Absolutely one of the most interesting discussions of culture, entertainment, politics and religion I’ve heard in ages. One of Shapiro’s best.

"House Of Games" is legitimately one of the greatest movies of all time. Mamet's brilliant.

David Mamet - WOW what a guest! I very much like his wife and daughter as actors too. What a talented family 😊.

"All government comes down to the hedge police." -David Mamet This is great. I would like to buy him a beer and bend his ear for an hour or two.

David Mamet is an old school real man. Good for you Ben, for bringing David to the show. Good job man

His book on acting True and False is a gem for anyone interested in the art.

God bless David Mamet for REDBELT. Underrated af.

Always a Mamet fan without ever having heard him speak. Somehow I was afraid that he would turn out to be an effete Harvard intellectual. How wonderful to find out he is a hard working, plain speaking, common sense kind of solid American. Maybe even a fellow Deplorable? Great interview!

I could listen to David Mamet for hours. Brilliant, funny, an excellent orator. An American gem.

David Mamet brought me to theatre. Did his play Speed the Plow at Wisdom Bridge in Chicago in 89-90. Met the man. Nothin but class in the old school sense.

GALAXY QUEST!!!! I love this man so much. My wife and I quote Galaxy quest almost every single day.

"Only three people subscribe to The New York Times, and two of them own parrots." - had me rolling.

a big sigh of relief that Mamet is not a leftist.

'Oleana' is one of the best plays I've ever read.

Great interview! I love David Mamet. House of games and The Spanish prisoner are two of my favorite movies.

I am so happy with Mamet's answer the the last question. Rather than list off a few favorite plays as I'm sure he's done many times and anyone can easily Google up, he just talks about what he wants to talk about and is much more entertaining for it. Even though I would have been happy to hear his favorite plays, that was better. Better to out something new out to the public. I think it's a great skill of experienced interviewees to give entertaining answers to boring questions and to know when it's appropriate to to ignore a point. I don't mean the equivocations of politicians who seek to avoid saying anything of substance, for this is the opposite. This is when people free to speak don't give a direct answer to a question for the purpose of giving a _more_ meaningful and substantive answer.

I read his short play Oleanna maybe 15 yrs ago and wow was he ahead of his time.

Great, great stuff. See _Spartan_ (2004) written by David Mamet. Superb, undervalued film.

This David Mamet is quite an interesting character. He seems to have a genuine sense of decency and morals in stark contrast to the Hollywood environment he so long worked in.

@36:00 "Bernie Sanders was kicked out of a commune for not working enough." That's just brilliant and needs to be made viral.

Only Those who obviously have never signed a payroll hate the commercials. I used to always mute during the ads but now I know who all of these companies are. I love that Ben is not too proud to pitch his sponsors. keep it up Ben! Fight the good fight One interview at a time!

Ben shapiro: name your top 5 favorite plays. David: well you see Ben, I love popcorn

David Mamet is our greatest American writer, and a national treasure, and should be told so every day. His new novel CHICAGO is goddamn fantastic. 100x better than diminutive women at affordable rates.

Brilliant playwright and writer, but an even more likable human being. Podcasts like these are why CNN are becoming legacy media. ☺️

This guy is my new hero - 70 years old - a conservative - razor sharp mind - looks 20 years younger.

I swear to show this better every week Ben great show!!

Please do one with Ron and/or Rand Paul. Hash it out about foreign military policy. It’s one of the few topics where I feel unsure of what is right.

43:10 reminds of a joke that goes "What do you get when you cross a Jehovah's Witness with a Unitarian? Answer: Someone who knocks on doors for no apparent reason.

Lol at the end Ben: "What are your favourite plays" Mamet: "The thing about plays, is theres no popcorn. I love popcorn!" Ben: "Hahaha great answer"

Instructive. I wish Democrats would be listening.

GlenGarry Glen ross is a play/movie that everyone should see. Best written dialogue you will ever hear.

I really like the Sunday special....

David Mamet is so cool, when he goes to bed, sheep count him.

I love David Mamet. Spartan (2004), such an overlooked movie.

OMG, I’ve watched most, if not all of these Sunday Specials. And this one is by far the most insightful and impactful (if that’s a real real word now) of the lot. It was a true pleasure to listen to David’s wisdom and experience of the world. At the risk of sounding overly patronizing, I truly feel he perfectly nailed it when it comes to what is happening in our culture and his perspective exemplifies how a balanced person can and should approach our current world from a westerner’s perspective.

This is a magnificent interview! Thank you Ben and David!!! Holy crap!!! David is sheer genius and a modern day Shakespeare!!! I’m better for watching this interview! God bless you both. I’m black, is it ok to like two Jews talking? Who gives a damn! I love you both! Last time I saw such a beautiful back and forth was Buckley and Sowell. You’re doing great work guys and gals at Daily. Thank you again and again!

Mamet has some great lectures on Masterclass on dramatic writing. It's good stuff.

I think this was a difficult interview for Ben although he handled it well. Mr. Mamet was not so quick to follow Ben's lead but made his own points when he wanted to. Interesting look at Mr. Mamet and really a pat on the back for Ben.

Great Interview!

His glasses match the lights decor!!😆

Great interview! I was a big fan of The Unit.

Get Norm Macdonald, Ben! If you manage to do that your Sunday Specials may literally become as big as Joe Rogan’s Podcasts or at least make a huge jump.

I’ve always liked his movies-nobody writes dialogue better than Mamet-but I had no idea of his beliefs. I’m a bigger Mamet fan now.

David Mamet is quite possibly the GOAT of American playwrights. And with Quentin Tarantino, a possible contender for the GOAT of screenwriting.

First and foremost, I am a big David Memet fan after listening to him at Masterclass. Second, knowing what he knows about storytelling and the distinctions of revealing character through action, it's no wonder that he see right through the bs. “They are speaking to manipulate us, whether they know it or not, to sidestep our process of observations, cause all we know about a person’s character in real life is what they do.” -David Mamet, in Masterclass Dramatic Writing. He has a keen eye for truth and a keen eye for manipulation.

David Mamet likes super troopers…fuck yeah haha

Bernie Sanders was kicked out of a commune for not working enough. LOL How lazy do you have to be to accomplish that?

Dammit Ben. I was hoping to not be reminded that I'm dying. All I wanted was a pleasant Sunday interview. :'(

If it's hateful to you don't do it to your neighbor.

OMG super troopers!!! A cult film! And David Mamet likes it! Yesssss

Mamet is one of the brightest minds of our time and deserved this interview! Hope it was longer and they can upload an uncut version!

These Sunday specials are really great. Was expecting just another daily wire type show but these interviews are so much more.

David Mamet is a very wise man.

Holy crap! You get great guests. I was already a fan of David Mamet and then I find out he loves "Galaxy Quest"?!! Mind blown!

His dodge of the last question was DELIGHTFUL.

Sunday specials ♡

Love these, keep'em comin'.

Powerhouse mind and writing talent. Great admiration.

Thank you for this. God I love Mamet’s stuff.

Halfway through... This interview is friggin great. I just became a David Mamet fan.

Superb conversation, one of Ben's best. Mamet is one of the bravest men in show business.

America's greatest living writer. I knew he couldn't be a real leftie when I saw Oleanna.

Communism: When I was a teacher, I needed a reading program. My school had no money to buy one. At the end of the year Principal said that we had $5,000 we must spend or lose. "I need a reading program so I can teaching reading!" "Sorry," Principal said, "State department says we have to buy paper clips and rulers." Every teacher said, "We don't need paperclips and rulers!" No reading program for my students.

Ben this is the best thing on KZfaq right now. Keep the conversation going!

Amazing interview! Thanks to both Shapiro and Mamet. I hope you KZfaqrs recognize the most important part of this vid, which begins with Shapiro's set-up at 20:33 and ends at 23:50 where Mamet wraps up some wonderful deconstruction of "social justice" economics.

The great Tucker Carlson and Thomas Sowell getting respect from Mr. Mamet. I can live with this.

sunday special is my new best thing in the world! always looking forward to the next sunday.

This is the best Sunday Special so far.

David Mamet is a genius. I wish he'd make more movies like "House of Games" again.

I love how David Mamet stopped being a leftist when his leftist friends started criticizing Israel! Jews like Mamet and Shapiro need to stick together!

I used to get the "smart ass" comment. I couldn't resist replying "Fine. I'll do the smart ass thing. You do the dumb ass thing and we'll see how it works out." I probably couldn't have gotten away with it if I weren't a lot larger than most people.

Good interview Ben!

2020 sounds great with me! Why wait? You the man. Ben Shapiro for 2020. AWAKEN AMERICA.

Really good discussion!

23:27 - "Social justice is fascism. That's what It means" Couldn't explain it better.

My two favorite living jews in the same place!!!!! YES!!!

The common saying is, when the world forgets about the devil, they all become EASY prey. When the world forgets/rejects God, the prey worships the predator.

I was a Mamet fan before I had heard of him, from The Verdict and The Untouchables.

I have been waiting for this interview. Two amazing minds.

I get the impression Mamet doesn't really care that much about Hollywood anymore.

Beautiful interview

It's possible that Mr. Mamet genuinely does love 'Galaxy Quest'. Possible

This is a great show. Thank you Ben and Daily Wire

*My ALL TIME personal favorite screenwriter and genius. Nearly everyone in MY entire life has always agreed. Just such a tremendous list of amazing works over time. I doubt I have ever been such an avid student of anyone else (I used to study how he would write works even as relatively unknown as "Spartan" & grew up on it!).*

In my experience. I was raised as a Christian in a small town. Every Sunday my mother made us go to church. As I grew up and my family interacted with the church I noticed all the gossip and drama that was being created amongst the members and people that viewed as role models as a child I saw them fall in to less then respectable standing. I then realized the hypocrisy of the church. I stopped going. Fast forward 20 years and I tried to go back. But I realized that no one at the church remembered me each week. Ibwould go in and people would see me as a visitor. Fact is no one remembered you unless you were putting money in the offering try. No one there cared about my spiritual health or my relationship with go all they wanted was for me to put money in the tray and they could care less of what happen to me. In a nutshell that is why less people are going to church. People have realized that churches are nothing but a piggy bank. I can worship in my own home. Fellowship is pretty much dead anymore.

The "Hedge Police". Brilliant. And spot on. I have been trying to count all of the police departments I see in NYC and on Long Island. The town police, the state police, the county police, the MTA police, the NYC police, the Amtrack police; the NJ Transit police; I probably missed one or two. Yet, crime in New York is up. In Manhattan, homeless everywhere. Trash and dog poop everywhere. Subways are a place to go if you need to get mugged; who needs Dr. Kavorkian when all you need to do is stand close to the tracks and wait for some nut case to push you? Why so many police departments but growing crime? Simple: it's NY. Maximum government. It's that simple.

I’ve respected him for years. I was so surprised to learn he is conservative, but not really. He’s very intelligent and a free thinker. So, it really makes sense. He does not identify as Republican, which also makes sense.

I just wish I was as well articulated as this man.

i haven't heard the interview yet, but i salute Mr. Shapiro for finding another outstanding intellect, Mr. Mamet for civil discourse on this fine sunday show

EXCELLENT Episode! FANTASTIC guest! Thanks!

The snozberries taste like snozberries.

What a brilliant dude! Thoroughly enjoyed this interview.

I hope Ben brings up Mamet's Oleanna and how prescient that writing was.

Dear Ben Shapiro, Can you make the Sunday Special longer?

This dude is 70. wtf.

I'm interested in reading his political essays and book. He's a wonderful playwright. Cool Dude.

You guys are the best. Thank you💖

Love it

Awesome interview.

"but first..." -70 second skip- "ok so..."