The Podcast Movement conference is taking place this week in Dallas, and one unexpected appearance has created additional noise.
Syndicated conservative radio and podcast host Ben Shapiro made an appearance in the conference’s expo center. Shapiro’s unscheduled visit resulted in an apology being issued by the conference.
Podcast Movement acknowledged they sold The Daily Wire — the conservative outlet Shapiro co-founded with filmmaker Jeremy Boreing — a booth in the expo area due to their presence in the podcasting space. They didn’t expect, however, for Shapiro to make an appearance at the conference.
The conference later concluded no Daily Wire hosts, producers, or representatives were scheduled to appear on any of the panels.
In response, Shapiro — who tops the news podcast charts — sarcastically said he was “literally shaking right now”.
