Ami continues his firsthand AmericaFest 2025 recap with a deep dive into the tensions behind the scenes at Turning Point USA.

This episode unpacks:

• Ben Shapiro’s speech — and why it changed the room

• The growing divide between ideas and fandom

• How free speech absolutism gets stress-tested after victory

• Why naming the problem reduced tension instead of inflaming it

A clear-eyed look at leadership, responsibility, and what conservative politics risks becoming if it loses its bearings.

This is Part 2 of the AmericaFest series.