The Chad Benson Show

US seizes oil tanker near Venezuela. Senate to vote on dueling health care proposals as ACA premium hikes loom. Michigan coach detained by police after firing for alleged 'inappropriate relationship' with staffer. University of Utah unveils first-of-its-kind revenue plan for athletics department. Erika Kirk pushes back on 'evil' conspiracies about husband's death. Worst Christmas song #4. Study finds some shoppers pay different prices for same groceries on Instacart.

People now using GoFundMe to afford food and basic necessities. Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia. Philip Rivers could become the third-oldest starting quarterback in NFL history. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday, Christmas edition. Trump trying to sell economic success. Travelers visiting the United States from countries like Britain, France, Germany and South Korea could soon have to undergo a review of up to five years of their social media history. Uncertainty over ACA subsidies persists as enrollment deadline looms.

The issue of affordability. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talk the latest in the Russian/Ukraine war. Cold weather sweeping across the US. 2026 World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle Will Feature Egypt and Iran. Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. attorney after disqualification. Nice guys finish last. Virginia liquor store trashed by drunk raccoon introduces new cocktails inspired by viral tipsy critter.

SCOTUS agrees to hear case on birthright citizenship. MTG sits down with 60 Minutes. Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors. College football playoff schedule released. The fight over redistricting.

Supreme Court allows Texas to use new congressional district map drawn to favor Republicans. FBI arrests suspect in investigation into pipe bombs planted near DNC, RNC before Jan. 6 attack. Candace Owens accepts TPUSA's challenge to discuss Charlie Kirk's assassination. 2026 World Cup selection. 59% of young people believe AI poses a threat to their job prospects. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the job market. Jim Kennedy.

The economy and affordability. Pentagon declares ‘TOTAL exoneration’ of Hegseth in Signal flap. Newly released video and photos show Epstein's private island home. Most searched for terms of 2025. Luigi Mangione returns to court on anniversary of assassination of United Healthcare CEO. Raccoon found passed out in bathroom of Virginia ABC Store after breaking in, ransacking shelves. FBI arrests suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case.

Republicans barely won in a Trump-friendly Tennessee district. With ‘Trump Accounts,’ your baby could qualify for $1,000. Winter storm warnings stretch across northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions. Comer targets Walz in new House investigation, citing nearly $1B in alleged Minnesota fraud. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. The ‘travel team trap’ that’s sapping parents’ time and bank accounts. Small business drive large 32K private payroll drop in November. Amazon Now. Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardon.

Oxford word of the year is "rage baiting". Luigi Mangione back in court as attorneys seek to exclude key evidence. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks latest in the Russia/Ukraine peace plan. Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee.

Cyber Monday. College football playoff picture. Minnesota government workers blame Walz for 'massive fraud' amid allegations against Somali community. US leads the world in shark attacks. Lawmakers warn Hegseth may have committed war crimes following second-strike report. Gas prices falling.

One of 2 Nation Guard members shot in DC on Wed has died. Suspect in Washington DC national guard shooting had ties to CIA. Black Friday Shopping. Thanksgiving football. Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies search home of Zelenskyy’s chief aide. Marjorie Taylor Greene elaborates further on why she is leaving Congress.

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2 National guard members in critical condition after shooting in D.C. Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly in confrontation over ‘illegal orders’ video. Trump pushes Ukraine, Russia on peace deal, but key issues are unresolved. Vatican warns against rise in polyamory. Gen Z is swapping booze for lattes, mocktails and ‘wellness’ drinks. Trump backs Kash Patel after report that he considered ousting the FBI director. UK bar bans solo drinkers.

Severe weather causing flight delays in Texas. Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. U.S. and Ukraine finalizing peace deal but Russia likely to reject changes. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the Ukraine peace deal. A rare 'Superman No. 1' comic book found in an attic fetches $9.12M. Majority of Americans say prices, inflation aren't as good as Trump administration makes them sound. Literacy rates declining in the US.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces plans to resign. Holiday travel tips.The cost of Thanksgiving dinner. Weekend movie box office numbers. Ukraine peace talks in Geneva 'productive and meaningful,' Rubio says. Etiquette lessons for Gen Z professionals.

Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan. Sharia law and Texas. US keeping the pressure up on Venezuela. Controversy over AI Christmas toys. Trump calls lawmakers' message to military to refuse illegal orders ‘seditious'. Transportation Department asks passengers to ‘dress with respect’ at airports. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital talks the economy. NASA releases new photos of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research.

Justice Department now has 30 days to post all the Epstein files. DOJ admits not all grand jury members saw the final version of the indictment against James Comey. Is America on the verge of collapse? U.S. issues travel warning for Japan as country deals with spike in bear attacks. Trump said to approve covert CIA operation in Venezuela. Americans increasingly unhappy. Real ID and travel.

Epstein files bill awaits Trump’s signature after clearing Congress. Cloudflare traces hours-long outage to one single file. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms. How the online extremist network 764 is threatening teen lives.

Trump says he will sign bill to release Epstein files if Congress passes it. Trump to welcome Saudi crown prince with offer of fighter jets, business deals. US judge says government 'missteps' may have tainted Comey case. Mike Lyons, military analyst talks about the meeting between Trump and MBS. Outage at Cloudflare disrupts access to some popular websites. The battle inside the MAGA movement. OJ Simpson’s estate accepts $58m claim from father of Ron Goldman.

Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene engage in war of words over Epstein investigation. Israeli leaders voice opposition to Palestinian state before UN Gaza vote. Trump considers talks with Venezuela's Maduro even as U.S. ramps up military pressure. Weekend movie box office numbers. NBA requests cell phones for multiple teams in sports betting probe. Holiday travel predictions. Chip Roy and other republicans push bill to block and deport Sharia law-adherent aliens. Affording a home becoming more difficult.

Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate. Starbucks unionized workers go on strike, demanding labor contract. Clash over healthcare subsidies threatens to reshape 2026 midterms. Congressional hemp restrictions threaten $28 billion industry, sending companies scrambling. Trump promises of direct checks test his economic message. US tariffs on coffee and bananas to ease under new trade deals. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the latest stock market trends. Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Research.