Friendly Fire: Gavin for President, Greenland for Sale

January 16, 2026

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The Format: Casual panel chat with banter-heavy debate, blending political analysis, personal anecdotes, and humorous tangents on a Daily Wire show called Friendly Fire.
The Key Players:
- Ben Shapiro: Host who just interviewed California Gov. Gavin Newsom; shares insider details and leads on 2028 election prospects.
- Matt Walsh: Co-host promoting his new historical doc series; dives into provocative takes on slavery and surprisingly backs annexing Greenland.
- Drew (Michael Knowles vibe): Adds witty, contrarian energy with Southern perspectives and heritage discussions.
- Chemistry crackles with inside jokes, roasts (e.g., Matt wielding a fake sword), and rapid-fire pushback.
The Vibe: Fun and irreverent—educational conservative commentary laced with edgy humor, mock outrage, and "water cooler" zingers on hot-button politics.

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1 `(00:00)` **🎙️ Ben Shapiro's Interview with Gavin Newsom**
2 `(06:44)` **Newsom's Tax Policy Evasion**
3 `(07:52)` **Newsom Moderates on ICE and Radical Rhetoric**
4 `(09:08)` **Gavin Newsom's 2028 Presidential Prospects**
5 `(13:56)` **JD Vance vs. Gavin Newsom in Hypothetical Matchup**
6 `(22:55)` **JD Vance's 2028 Positioning and Foreign Policy**
7 `(28:16)` **Defining MAGA and Trump's Coalition**

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Will Gavin Newsom be the next president? Ben Shapiro gives the juicy details.

Matt Walsh calls for civil rights for white people.

Where is all the desire to own Greenland coming from?

Find out inside an all-new Friendly Fire tonight at 5 PM ET on The Daily Wire.

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