Ben Shapiro maintains that capitalism is superior to socialism at providing societal benefits such as healthcare and increasing life expectancy.

“it turns out the best way for people to get widespread healthcare is called capitalism which has increased the longevity and lifespan of human beings on planet Earth by decades while socialism has killed literally hundreds of millions of people.”

Stephen A. Smith states he is a proud capitalist and is skeptical of socialism as a viable system for the United States.

“I'm unapologetic about the fact that I'm a proud capitalist. I ain't apologizing for that for to for that to a damn soul. I am very very reluctant and hesitant to imagine that socialism in the United States of America is something that is going to work.”