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Ben Shapiro
52:352/27/26

Yes, We’re Making a Movie With JONATHAN MAJORS

TLDR

The Daily Wire announces a new action movie with Jonathan Majors, criticizing his prior 'cancellation' and discussing broader issues of political influence in entertainment and public discourse, including an impending US strike on Iran and political inconsistencies on both sides.

Takeways

The Daily Wire is making a movie with Jonathan Majors to challenge left-wing cultural dominance.

US-Iran tensions are high, with a potential US strike looming after failed negotiations.

The DOJ is suing UCLA for allegedly creating a hostile, antisemitic environment for Jewish staff and students.

The Daily Wire is producing a new action movie starring Jonathan Majors, arguing that his prior 'cancellation' was unjust and driven by ideological opposition, not his alleged crime. This move is framed as part of a larger effort to challenge left-wing cultural dominance in Hollywood, reflecting a sentiment also seen in reactions to Paramount acquiring Warner Brothers. The discussion extends to critiques of political figures like Gavin Newsom for 'normalizing' extremism and accusations of hypocrisy regarding free speech and judicial processes on both the left and right.

Daily Wire's Cultural Strategy

00:00:43 The Daily Wire is actively working to challenge the perceived left-wing dominance in the cultural space, announcing a new action movie starring Jonathan Majors. This project is seen as a way to 'uncancel' talented individuals like Majors, who faced professional repercussions over what is described as an 'empty conviction' for which he was largely exonerated, and Gina Carano previously. Critics on the left are reportedly upset by this collaboration not due to Majors' past, but because they oppose conservative outlets working with talented stars.

Hollywood Acquisitions & Political Backlash

00:05:59 Netflix has withdrawn its bid for Warner Brothers, leaving Paramount, led by David Ellison, poised to acquire the fabled studio for an extraordinary price, including a $7 billion regulatory termination fee if the deal fails. This acquisition, like The Daily Wire's move with Jonathan Majors, has drawn criticism from the left, who are characterized as being upset by any perceived loss of their 'total cultural dominance' in the entertainment industry, rather than the business merits of the deals themselves.

US-Iran Tensions & Trump's Stance

00:28:38 The US Embassy in Israel has advised staff to consider leaving due to the possibility of an impending US strike against Iranian nuclear facilities, following stalled negotiations where Iran rejected US demands to dismantle its nuclear program and ship out enriched uranium. This potential action is contextualized as President Trump's response to prior Iranian aggression and internal protests, aiming to project strength and deterrence without being perceived as manipulated by outside forces like Israel, contrary to some critics' assertions.

DOJ's Fight Against Antisemitism

00:40:40 The Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ), led by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, is prosecuting the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for fostering a hostile work environment for Jewish students and employees, violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The university is accused of tolerating antisemitic harassment, including swastikas and slurs, and failing to discipline offenders, which is contrasted with the enforcement of similar protections for other groups, highlighting perceived political inconsistency.