In this video, I discuss the impact that many of history’s most renowned writers have had on my work and on my worldview. I hope you find something truthful and relatable to your own life experience, and since it is New Years Day, I wish you a Happy New Year. - - - Today's Sponsor: Balance of Nature - New and existing customers can go to https://balanceofnature.com and get 50% off the Whole Health System FOR LIFE. - - - 🎄✨ DAILY WIRE CHRISTMAS SALE IS HERE! ✨🎄 🎁 https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Batya Ungar-Sargon, host of Batya! on NewsNation, joins me a fascinating discussion about how Trump's policies mirror old-school leftism. I'm not sure I agree but I'm excited to hear Batya make her case. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: PreBorn! - Help save babies from abortion and donate today at https://preborn.com/KLAVAN - - - DailyWire+: 🎄✨ DAILY WIRE CHRISTMAS SALE IS HERE! ✨🎄 🎁 https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bishop Robert Barron, Founder of Word On Fire Catholic Ministry, joins me for a riveting conversation about the importance of embodying the Christmas spirit, especially in a world where Christian persecutions are on the rise. - - - Today's Sponsor: Wild Alaskan - Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/KLAVAN - - - 🎄✨ DAILY WIRE CHRISTMAS SALE IS HERE! ✨🎄 🎁 https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm reviewing this year in film. Was it a good year? Was it awful? Stay tuned to find out. - - - Today's Sponsors: ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/andrewklavanshow - - - DailyWire+: 🎄✨ DAILY WIRE CHRISTMAS SALE IS HERE! ✨🎄 🎁 https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deep dive into the wisdom of the greatest Christmas story outside the Bible, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Ep. 1260 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez - - - Today's Sponsors: Helix - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get an exclusive discount. Beam - Go to https://shopbeam.com/klavan, use code KLAVAN at checkout, and get up to 40% off for a limited time. Daily Wire Shop - Go to https://dailywire.com/shop today. Balance of Nature - New and existing customers can go to https://balanceofnature.com and get 50% off the Whole Health System FOR LIFE. - - - DailyWire+: 🎄✨ DAILY WIRE CHRISTMAS SALE IS HERE! ✨🎄 🎁 https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships Finally, Friendly Fire is here! No moderator, no safe words. Now available at https://www.dailywire.com/show/friendly-fire Save the Klavan by shopping my merch here: https://bit.ly/3hCo8Kw - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3B5RI1j  Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D7AzXp  Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TXNt08  Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Rtfifp - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A week of high-profile killing is a sign of the times. But what is the sign really saying? Ep. 1259 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez - - - Today's Sponsors: StopBox USA - Not only do you get 10% Off your entire order when you use code ANDREWKLAVAN at https://stopboxusa.com/ANDREWKLAVAN, but they are also giving you Buy One Get One Free for their StopBox Pro. #stopboxpod #ad Policygenius - Head to https://policygenius.com/KLAVAN to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. Wild Alaskan - Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/KLAVAN Home Title Lock - Use promo code KLAVAN at https://HomeTitleLock.com and you’ll get a FREE Title History Report AND a FREE TRIAL of their Million Dollar TripleLock Protection. Balance of Nature - New and existing customers can go to https://balanceofnature.com/pages/lock-in-for-life and get 50% off the Whole Health System FOR LIFE. - - - DailyWire+: 🎄✨ DAILY WIRE CHRISTMAS SALE IS HERE! ✨🎄 🎁 https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships Finally, Friendly Fire is here! No moderator, no safe words. Now available at https://www.dailywire.com/show/friendly-fire Save the Klavan by shopping my merch here: https://bit.ly/3hCo8Kw - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3B5RI1j  Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D7AzXp  Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TXNt08  Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Rtfifp - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once again, my producer is engaging in torture by forcing mind-numbing, soul crushing TikToks onto me. Only this time, the TikTokers vocalize their contempt of Christmas and the Christmas spirit. This should be fun to watch. - - - Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/andrewklavanshow - - - 🎄✨ DAILY WIRE CHRISTMAS SALE IS HERE! ✨🎄 🎁 https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas Sonnier, founder of Bonfire Legend and producer of the new film Frontier Crucible, joins me for an inspiring conversation about what conservatives must do to plant their flags in the moviemaking business. Watch Frontier Crucible here: https://www.amazon.com/Frontier-Crucible-Travis-Mills/dp/B0FYTJTKNF - - - Today's Sponsor: Home Title Lock - Use promo code KLAVAN at https://HomeTitleLock.com and you’ll get a FREE Title History Report AND a FREE TRIAL of their Million Dollar TripleLock Protection. - - - 🎄✨ DAILY WIRE CHRISTMAS SALE IS HERE! ✨🎄 🎁 https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles, Andrew Klavan, and special guest Batya Ungar-Sargon debate the merits of Islamophobia, Europe’s security issues, and what the West is facing. They break down Trump’s first year back in office and roast the worst movies they sat through. Ep. 05 - - - Today's Sponsors: American Financing - Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/FriendlyFire or call (866) 891-3262 today! APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers.  Call for details about credit costs and terms. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org PreBorn! - Help save babies from abortion and donate today at https://preborn.com/FIRE or dial #250 and say keyword ‘BABY’ Balance of Nature - New and existing customers can go to https://balanceofnature.com/pages/lock-in-for-life and get 50% off the Whole Health System FOR LIFE. Kalshi - Visit https://kalshi.com/friendlyfire to see live prediction markets and sign up today to trade on the outcomes that matter most to you. Jeremy’s Razors - Visit https://jeremysrazors.com - - - 🎄✨ DAILY WIRE CHRISTMAS SALE IS HERE! ✨🎄 🎁 https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Washington, in Hollywood, in the hearts of individuals, revolution is on the way. Ep.1258 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez - - - Today's Sponsors: Beam - Try Beam's best-selling Dream Powder and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/KLAVAN and use code KLAVAN at checkout. Balance of Nature - New and existing customers can go to https://balanceofnature.com/pages/lock-in-for-life and get 50% off the Whole Health System FOR LIFE. PreBorn! - Help save babies from abortion at https://preborn.com/KLAVAN Home Title Lock - Use promo code KLAVAN at https://HomeTitleLock.com and you’ll get a FREE Title History Report AND a FREE TRIAL of their Million Dollar TripleLock Protection. Ethos - Get your free life insurance quote at https://Ethos.com/KLAVAN - - - DailyWire+: 🎄✨ LET’S KICK OFF THE CHRISTMAS SALE! ✨🎄 Campaign Dates: 12/10/2025 – 1/5/2026 Bring out the cocoa, cue the carols, and crank up the cheer — because the DailyWire+ Christmas Sale is officially here! https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe 🎁 Santa came early: ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships Finally, Friendly Fire is here! No moderator, no safe words. Now available at https://www.dailywire.com/show/friendly-fire Save the Klavan by shopping my merch here: https://bit.ly/3hCo8Kw - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3B5RI1j  Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D7AzXp  Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TXNt08  Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Rtfifp - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Trump right that Somalia is a terrible country? Well, these TikTokers have something to say about that. Is what they have to say intelligent? Don't make me laugh. But do watch my reaction here. - - - Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/andrewklavanshow - - - 🎄✨ LET’S KICK OFF THE CHRISTMAS SALE! ✨🎄 Campaign Dates: 12/10/2025 – 1/5/2026 Bring out the cocoa, cue the carols, and crank up the cheer — because the DailyWire+ Christmas Sale is officially here! https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe 🎁 Santa came early: ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Toto, host of the Hollywood In Toto podcast, joins me for a compelling discussion about the decline of Hollywood's influence over American culture. Check out Christian Toto's website: https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/ - - - Today's Sponsor: Helix - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get an exclusive discount. - - - 🎄✨ LET’S KICK OFF THE CHRISTMAS SALE! ✨🎄 Campaign Dates: 12/10/2025 – 1/5/2026 Bring out the cocoa, cue the carols, and crank up the cheer — because the DailyWire+ Christmas Sale is officially here! https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe 🎁 Santa came early: ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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During the slow news season, a re-energized Democrat news media drops a steaming pile of journalism. Ep.1257 Purchase your copy of "After That, The Dark" here: https://amzn.to/47D4WEE - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez - - - Today's Sponsors: Beam - Go to https://shopbeam.com/WIRE and use code WIRE for up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. Ethos - Get your free life insurance quote at https://Ethos.com/KLAVAN ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/klavan Helix - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get an exclusive discount. PreBorn! - Help save babies from abortion at https://preborn.com/KLAVAN - - - DailyWire+: Once a year, every year, we give you our best deal of the year. And it’s happening right now. DailyWire+ memberships are 50% off. https://dailywire.com/blackfriday Finally, Friendly Fire is here! No moderator, no safe words. Now available at https://www.dailywire.com/show/friendly-fire Save the Klavan by shopping my merch here: https://bit.ly/3hCo8Kw - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3B5RI1j  Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D7AzXp  Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TXNt08  Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Rtfifp - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, I react to Gen Z slang and simultaneously wonder whether civilization is screwed or not. - - - Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/klavan - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Rindsberg, founder and editor of NPOV, is an important journalist who's been uncovering the conspiracy between Google and Wikipedia to elevate fringe left-wing ideology, while simultaneously suppressing conservative information. You'll be blown away by what you hear in this interview. - - - Today's Sponsors: Home Title Lock - Use promo code KLAVAN at https://HomeTitleLock.com and you’ll get a FREE Title History Report AND a FREE TRIAL of their Million Dollar TripleLock Protection. Wild Alaskan Salmon - Go to https://wildalaskan.com/KLAVAN for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. - - - YouTube: @ashleyrindsbergmedia and @npovmedia Instagram: @ashleyrindsberg and @npovmedia X/Twitter: @AshleyRindsberg and @npovmedia Listeners can read more of Ashley’s work on Wikipedia here: https://npov.substack.com/ - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Curious which James Bond movies are the best in the series? Well, you've come to the right place because I know exactly which ones are the best, and which ones suck. Once a year, every year, we give you our best deal of the year. And it’s happening right now. DailyWire+ memberships are 50% off. https://getdwplus.com/blackfridayKLAVANYT - - - Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/klavan - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once a year, every year, we give you our best deal of the year. And it’s happening right now. DailyWire+ memberships are 50% off. https://getdwplus.com/blackfridayKLAVANYT Movie director, Cyrus Nowrasteh, joins me for a discussion about his amazing new film, "Sarah's Oil." - - - Today's Sponsor: Balance of Nature - Go to https://balanceofnature.com/pages/podcasters and use promo code KLAVAN for 35% off your first order PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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