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The Chad Benson Show is where humor meets the headlines. Each weekday, Chad breaks down politics, culture, and media madness with sharp insight, quick wit, and zero blowhard energy.It’s fun, thoughtful, and refreshingly commonsense — the news show for...

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Washington , DC

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Radio America

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The Chad Benson Show is where humor meets the headlines. Each weekday, Chad breaks down politics, culture, and media madness with sharp insight, quick wit, and zero blowhard energy.It’s fun, thoughtful, and refreshingly commonsense — the news show for listeners tired of outrage and noise. Learn more about The Chad Benson Show https://heliosmedia.us/chad-benson-show/

Language:

English

Contact:

844-344-2423


Episodes
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Trump Extends Deadline for Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz by 10 Days

3/27/2026
Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days. Friday Sound Salad. Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark lawsuit on social media safety. Organized religion being weaponized. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. Trump receives inaugural 'America First award' from Republican Party. Transgender women athletes banned from female events at Olympics by IOC.

Duration:01:49:59

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Meta Found Negligent in Social Media Addiction Trial

3/26/2026
Meta found negligent in social media addiction trial. Uncertainty about what's going on in the Middle East. Law professor Mechele Dickerson talks about her new book The Middle-Class New Deal. Wait times at airports getting worse as TSA workers quit in droves. The rise of "Nothing Maxing."

Duration:01:49:51

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Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Election, While Trying to Ban the Practice

3/25/2026
Trump votes by mail in Florida election, while trying to ban the practice. Mail in ballots and voter fraud. Trump admin pitches 15-point Iran peace proposal as Pakistan offers to hold talks. Jury finds Meta's platforms are harmful to children in 1st wave of social media addiction lawsuits. MLB opening day with new challenge rules. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday.

Duration:01:49:58

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LaGuardia Reopens After the Crash that Killed 2 and Hurt Dozens

3/24/2026
LaGuardia reopens after the crash that killed 2 and hurt dozens. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks the latest from Iran. Quadruple amputee pro cornhole player charged with murder in Maryland shooting. Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere. Jury begins deliberations in lawsuit New Mexico brought against Meta. Movie prop auction. ICE agents deployed to airports as TSA wait times grow.

Duration:01:49:59

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Fire Truck Collides with Plane at LaGuardia, Shutting Down the Airport

3/23/2026
Fire truck collides with plane at LaGurdia, shutting down the airport. Rio mayor bans Chappell Roan from music event following ‘aggressive’ incident with Jude Law’s 11-year-old daughter. Midterm Mondays w/Jim Kennedy. Massachusetts loses billions after millionaire tax. Trump delays strikes on Iranian power plants after ‘very good’ talks on ending war.

Duration:01:49:55

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The World Happiest Index

3/20/2026
The World Happiest Index. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. NCAA Tournament first round scores. How GLP-1 drugs are changing shopping. Chuck Norris dead at 86.

Duration:01:50:00

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US Central Bank Predicts Inflation Rise from Iran War as Oil Prices Surge Again

3/19/2026
US central bank predicts inflation rise from Iran war as oil prices surge again. Trump’s former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent blames Israel for war with Iran and claims Tehran was not on verge of having nukes. Humanoid robot loses its mind in California restaurant, breaks dishes and dances. Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral music videos. March Madness could cost employers more than $12 billion in lost productivity. How musicians are making money. Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war.

Duration:01:49:59

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Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War

3/18/2026
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war. TSA officers face financial hardship, long airport lines amid DHS shutdown. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Candidate proposes new tax for OnlyFans creators in Florida. Allegations emerge against César Chávez, marches and events canceled. AI not taking trade jobs. Meteor over Ohio causes large boom heard as far away as Pennsylvania.

Duration:01:50:01

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Gas Prices Rising After Release of Oil Reserves

3/16/2026
Gas prices rising after release of oil reserves. Oscar winners. High risk for severe weather to erupt in the eastern US. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Elusive street artist Banksy’s identity finally revealed. People preferring to not have kids.

Duration:01:50:03

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Driver Dead After Vehicle-Ramming Attack at Michigan Synagogue

3/13/2026
Driver dead after vehicle-ramming attack at Michigan synagogue. ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt. The Oscars and Razzies. Live Nation executives mocked 'stupid' concert-goers in emails where they bragged about how to best rip them off. As Iran pinches the Strait of Hormuz, American farmers are getting squeezed. Man in charge of classified space weapons program who knew all about America's UFO secrets is missing. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Caital, talks Iran and oil prices. Jim Kennedy recaps the headlines of the week.

Duration:01:50:00

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Latest Update on the Iran War

3/12/2026
Latest update on the Iran war. MN bill would allow nursing home happy hours. People spending $150 billion a year for pet care. Iran's soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says. 'Sleepcations' are on the rise as Americans say they need rest. Fraudulent hospice centers in California still operating despite crackdown.

Duration:01:49:59

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Iran War Brings New Attacks on Commercial Ships

3/11/2026
Iran war brings new attacks on commercial ships. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo makes NBA history with 83-point game. Why people fall for conspiracy theories. IEA agrees to release record 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption.

Duration:01:49:58

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Ticketmaster Parent Live Nation Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Antitrust Concerns

3/10/2026
Ticketmaster parent Live Nation reaches settlement with Department of Justice over antitrust concerns. YouTube is now the world’s largest media company. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives update on the Iran conflict. Family of Georgia teacher killed in prank gone wrong wants charges against teens dropped. Is Gen Z experiencing a religious revival? Government shutdown hits spring break travel with hours-long TSA lines.

Duration:01:50:00

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Gas Prices Continue to Rise Due to Iran Conflict

3/9/2026
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?

Duration:01:49:55

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Kristi Noem Ousted from Homeland Security Post Amid Recent Turmoil

3/6/2026
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.

Duration:01:49:57

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Lou Holtz, Coaching Legend Who Led Notre Dame to Title, Dies

3/5/2026
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.

Duration:01:49:59

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Talarico Wins Democratic Nomination for Texas Senate Seat; Republicans Set for Runoff

3/4/2026
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.

Duration:01:49:57

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US Strikes on Iran Triggered by Israel’s Plan to Launch Attack, Rubio Says

3/3/2026
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.

Duration:01:49:59

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War Widens as Israeli and US Planes Pound Iran and Tehran and Its Proxies Hit Back

3/2/2026
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.

Duration:01:50:01

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Hillary Clinton Derides Her Epstein Deposition as GOP ‘Political Theater’

2/27/2026
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.

Duration:01:49:58