Guy Benson Show

Chairwoman Lisa McClain, who represents Michigan's 9th District and currently serves as Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss tonight's presidential address from Donald Trump and why she expects him to set the record straight on affordability and the accomplishments of the Trump administration. McClain weighed in on Democratic messaging around the economy, arguing that Democrats are trying to take credit for fixing problems that they themselves have created, particularly on healthcare and affordability issues. McLaughlin also discussed the broken promises of Obamacare and why Republicans are focused on lowering premiums and expanding choice for consumers. Finally, Benson and Rep. McClain discussed the importance of private-sector job growth over government-subsidized employment as the country works to climb out of the economic hole left by the Biden administration. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss several high-profile immigration and public safety cases, including the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant accused of crimes such as human trafficking and domestic violence who was freed despite DHS efforts to deport him. Benson and McLaughlin also discussed the outrageous case of Edis Renan Diaz, an illegal immigrant convicted of raping a disabled woman who was controversially praised by an Obama federal judge for his "family devotion" and willingness to do work others would not. McLaughlin also addressed the misleading portrayal of Sae Joon Park by a member of Congress, clarified the status of Guan Heng, and more. Listen below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-17-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri, who serves on the Judiciary Committee and chairs the Subcommittee on the Constitution, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the Trump administration's strikes against drug boats in the Caribbean and Latin America, pushing back on Democratic criticism by explaining why the actions are both legal and necessary. Schmitt also addressed the administration's renewed foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere and putting America first, targeting drug cartels and the opioid crisis at home, along with the bipartisan congressional briefings held to share intelligence and details surrounding the strikes. Senator Schmitt then weighed in on the importance of appointing and confirming Trump's judicial nominees, and outlined the Republican approach to healthcare reform. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America and The Coming Collapse of China, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the plight of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who has been convicted in a CCP kangaroo court in Hong Kong, why he must be released, and how the Chinese Communist Party is using his case to make an example of pro-Democracy protestors in Hong Kong. Chang and Benson also discussed the case of Guan Heng, who has been arrested and faces deportation back to China, warning that the CCP's track record suggests he could face torture or death because of his reporting on the Uyghur genocide. The conversation also covered the bizarre trend of wealthy Chinese citizens using U.S. surrogacy to produce hundreds of anchor children, and why American companies like iRobot are victims of Chinese intellectual property theft. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-16-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor for Fox News, Anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier (weeknights at 6pm), and best selling author of To Rescue the American Spirit, Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss a few different political headlines making the rounds today. Baier and Benson discussed the latest report from Axios that suggests that Kamala Harris is gearing up for another run for POTUS in 2028, with her still leading in many primary polls. The pair also discussed Trump's messaging towards the midterms in 2026, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Republican Governor of the great state of Arkansas, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss Arkansas leading the United States in net inbound migration percentage. Benson and Huckabee Sanders also discussed the rise of southern education, as the "Mississippi Miracle" has proven that back-to-basics education can improve numbers for youth education. Gov. Huckabee Sanders also discussed the importance to back the state of Israel and the importance of affirming our Jewish peers in their strive for religious safety. The pair also discussed whether Huckabee Sanders might throw her hat in the ring to run for POTUS in 2028 - and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former U.S. Senator, former university president, and Senior Fellow at AEI Ben Sasse, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss a few stories surrounding falling education standards and collegiate athletics. One story involves new University of California San Diego report showing incoming freshmen lacking basic middle-school-level math skills, which he says reflects a much deeper national problem in education. Sasse and Benson also discussed Harvard's stunning grade inflation and the rise in students at elite schools claiming disabilities to gain academic advantages. Finally, Sasse and Benson discussed the current overcorrections in NIL and the college football playoff system need to be reined in to restore balance so that college sports does not remain a "junior professional sports league." Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wowie! Does Gen Z really not understand these routine things from the 80's and 90's? Plus, Justin is getting married this weekend! What shenanigans will take place when Cookie meets her cartel friends south of the border? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-12-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran ever elected to the United States Senate and author of DAUGHTER OF THE HEARTLAND: My Ode to the Country that Raised Me, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the failed healthcare votes in the Senate, after both the Republican and Democratic proposals fell short earlier today. Ernst discussed why the Republican plan focuses on directing subsidies to citizens, not insurance companies, in order to stop the rampant Obamacare skimming and fraud that has flourished under Democratic leadership. Ernst also reacted to the disgusting messaging from Rep. Bennie Thompson who called the jihadist attack on National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. an "unfortunate accident." Benson and Sen. Ernst closed by discussing the pace of judicial nominations and why the Trump administration must move quickly to get their judges confirmed for the present term. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former U.S. Senator, former university president, and Senior Fellow at AEI Ben Sasse, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss a few stories surrounding falling education standards and collegiate athletics. One story involves new University of California San Diego report showing incoming freshmen lacking basic middle-school-level math skills, which he says reflects a much deeper national problem in education. Sasse and Benson also discussed Harvard's stunning grade inflation and the rise in students at elite schools claiming disabilities to gain academic advantages. Finally, Sasse and Benson discussed the current overcorrections in NIL and the college football playoff system need to be reined in to restore balance so that college sports does not remain a "junior professional sports league." Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-11-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Taylor Riggs, Co-anchor "The Big Money Show" on Fox Business Channel, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate cut today. Riggs explains exactly what that means for you, your wallet, and your financial future. The pair also discussed Trump's messaging on the affordability crisis and the debate surrounding Trump's approval of NVIDIA's chip sale to China, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-09-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Katharine Ham, Fox News Contributor, Outkick columnist, and co-author of End of Discussion, joined The Guy Benson Show today to address the unwarranted attacks and scrutiny aimed at Erika Kirk for defending her assassinated husband Charlie Kirk, and why the baseless conspiracy theories perpetuated by online personalities like Candace Owens are not only wrong but morally repugnant. MKH and Benson also walked through the political ideology of the killer, noting how a clearly leftist attacker has somehow been twisted by the media, just as the Congressional baseball shooter was. MK and Benson then discussed the CFP controversy, the importance of preserving playoff integrity, and why Notre Dame opting out of its bowl game cheats its players and is a weak move. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gianno Caldwell, Fox News Contributor, political analyst, and author of The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America's Violent Crime Crisis, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the tight mayoral race in Miami between Trump-backed Republican Emilio Gonzalez and DNC-backed Democrat Eileen Higgins. Caldwell detailed Higgins' support for policies like defunding the police and ending cash bail would make a booming city less safe. Benson and Caldwell also discussed a few shocking crime-related stories, like a repeat sex offender in Minneapolis being hit with "racist" charges, and a Portland stabbing acquittal surrounding race, and Caldwell stressed the importance of public safety over politics, especially in districts with liberal crime policy. Caldwell also spoke about losing his teenage brother to gun violence in Chicago, and explained how that tragedy drove him to launch the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety to fight for safer communities. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices