The Chad Benson Show

Gas prices continue to rise due to Iran conflict. Midterm Mondays w/Jim Kennedy. Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei supreme leader. Is AI rotting our brains?

Kristi Noem ousted from Homeland Security post amid recent turmoil. Daylight Savings Time. United Airlines will ban passengers who don't use headphones while flying. Alpine Divorce. Latest job numbers. Oil prices continue to climb, hitting their highest level in nearly 2 years. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about how the Iran war is affecting the stock market. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Research, talks about the headlines of the week.

Lou Holtz, coaching legend who led Notre Dame to title, dies. California’s overregulation crisis. Video Burger war among fast food CEOs erupts on social media. Live Nation argues it's not a monopoly during DOJ antitrust trial. The cost to the US of the Iran war. Bettors wagered $54 million on Khamenei’s death - now they’re not getting paid. Why Gen Z is embracing physical media.

Talarico wins Democratic nomination for Texas Senate seat; Republicans set for runoff. Trump's Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aims. Father of Georgia school shooting suspect found guilty of murder and manslaughter. DOJ takes Live Nation-Ticketmaster to court for antitrust trial. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Will Iran boycott the World Cup over US strikes and who might replace them? Jim Kennedy breaks down the Texas primary.

US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel’s plan to launch attack, Rubio says. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks latest US plans in Iran. Voters head to the polls for midterm elections, with high-stakes Senate primary in Texas. Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy missing over a month, $1M reward remains unclaimed. McDonalds's releases new Big Arch burger nationwide.

War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran and Tehran and its proxies hit back. Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ‘70s, dies at age 86. Midterm Mondays.

Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP ‘political theater’. Burger King rolls out employee assistance AI that listens in. The Pentagon’s battle with Anthropic is really a war over who controls AI. Tampa airport teases pajama ban, triggering social media firestorm over dress code controversy. Bill Clinton set for Epstein deposition by House committee. White House 'circulating' 17-page executive order draft to declare emergency over voting. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest stock market trends. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, recaps the headline of the week.

U.S. launches investigation after Cuba kills 4 on Florida boat. Hillary Clinton set for deposition with House Oversight Committee in Jeffrey Epstein probe. Uber adds air taxis to its app ahead of Dubai launch. Teen’s extreme ‘self-improvement’ tactics shock internet. The US and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva. Twenty-year-old to testify at US trial about harm from social media addiction.

SOTU review. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations. Is religion making a comeback? One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. US Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won't resign despite explicit texts with staffer. Food delivery robot goes rogue, causes property damage at L.A. home.

Trump to give State of the Union speech tonight. Former UK ambassador to US arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the latest issues in the Middle East. US tourists stuck in Mexican beach town after drug lord’s killing sparks wave of violence.

USA men's hockey wins gold in overtime thriller against Canada. Iran says ready for talks but will defend itself against US aggression. US citizens urged to ‘shelter in place’ after Mexico drug lord’s killing sparks wave of violence. Mid-term Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. Secret Service shoot armed man at Trump's Mar-a-Lago.

Trump says he will declassify reports on UFOs. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has left a police station as he is released under investigation after 11 hours in custody. Friday Sound Salad. AI dating apps. US continuing to build up military near Iran. Olympic update. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks stock market trends. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, talks US/Iran relations.

Former prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office. Trump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yet. Olympic update. Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial. Kurt Cobain's death declared a homicide by Seattle cop ordered to probe investigation.

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta face a jury trial over whether their products are addictive. Georgia father on trial, accused of giving son rifle before school shooting. Olympic update. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Colbert slams CBS for canning interview with Trump critic. U.S. and Iran tout progress in nuclear talks as supreme leader warns Trump over military buildup. 6 skiers rescued, 9 still missing after avalanche near Lake Tahoe.

Robert Duvall and Jessie Jackson pass away. Olympic update. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the US sending more ships close to Iran. Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from interviewing James Talarico on ‘The Late Show’. Georgia father Colin Gray on trial after son's deadly high school shooting. Another letter to TMZ claims to know where Nancy Guthrie is. Piracy boxes are back. AI taking over Hollywood jobs. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has sparked online ridicule after appearing to struggle when asked whether the US should commit troops to defend Taiwan if China invades. Girl sells record number of Girl Scout cookies.

Obama says aliens are ‘real,’ but aren’t in Area 51 in new interview. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Presidents Day. Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin. Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt leaves Hollywood flabbergasted.

Friday the 13th superstitions. Friday Sound Salad. People selling plasma to make ends meet. Olympics update. Fallout from Pam Bondi's testimony on the Epstein files. Valentine's Day traditions around the world. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest job numbers. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Reseach, talks about the big news stories of the week.

Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats over Epstein files at DOJ oversight hearing. FAA lifts El Paso flight restriction after US disables Mexican cartel drones that 'breached US airspace'. Norwegian biathlete admits to cheating on his girlfriend in post-win interview. Ukrainian Olympian disqualified over images of war dead on his helmet. Cybersecurity experts explain how surveillance footage of Nancy Guthrie's home was recovered. Buddhist monks 108-day Walk for Peace set to end in Washington DC. What people are spending on Valentine's Day. Latest jobs report.

FAA abruptly closes El Paso airspace for 10 days over unspecified security concerns. Man says he was detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie investigation and released. ICE and border officials grilled at hearing on killings of U.S. citizens. House Dem identifies ‘wealthy, powerful men’ DOJ redacted in Epstein files.

Congress to look at unreleased, unredacted Epstein files. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks what's happening in the middle east. Social media companies accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins. Nancy Guthrie remains missing despite her family’s response to purported ransom notes. Republicans clash over the Senate filibuster and Trump-backed voter ID bill. Trump losing support of voters without a college degree.