The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Hosted by popular national radio host, podcaster and political commentator Ben Ferguson, The 47 Morning Update spotlights the latest news and political headlines, with a special focus on the President's administration, policies, and agenda. Join Ben for unfiltered insights, exclusive interviews, and honest commentary you won’t get from the mainstream media. Ben takes you behind the scenes, covering the issues shaping America today - straight from the President’s Oval Office. Don’t miss a single episode. New updates drop daily, Monday through Saturday. Subscribe now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you listen to podcasts—be informed, stay ahead, and join Ben on The 47 Morning Update!

Episodes

October 29, 2025 19 mins
  • Use of Autopen for Official Documents

    • The House Oversight Committee is investigating President Biden’s use of an autopen to sign executive orders and pardons.
    • Allegations suggest that Biden may not have been directly involved in the decision-making process for these documents.
  • Claims of Cognitive Decline

    • Representative James Comer and others allege a “cover-up” of President Biden’s co...
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1. Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Personal Journey:

  • Born in Somalia in 1969, raised in a Muslim household.
  • Fled to the Netherlands in 1992 to escape a forced marriage.
  • Became a Dutch citizen, studied political science, and served in the Dutch Parliament.
  • Transitioned from Islam to atheism, and later converted to Christianity.
  • Currently a research fellow at the Hoover Institution and founder of the AHA Foundation.

2. Defining Po...

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1. Ninth Circuit Court Ruling on National Guard Deployment in Portland

  • The podcast discusses a legal victory for former President Donald Trump, where the Ninth Circuit Court allowed him to deploy the National Guard to Portland.
  • It criticizes left-leaning media, particularly MSNBC, for their reaction to the ruling.
  • The court's decision is framed as a validation of Trump's authority under 10 U.S.C. § 12406, which allows the...
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1. Military Escalation

  • The USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group (including five destroyers and nine aircraft squadrons) are being deployed to the U.S. Southern Command region.
  • The deployment is described as a response to intensified drug trafficking, particularly involving fentanyl and cocaine.
  • The Pentagon claims the goal is to “detect, monitor, and disrupt illicit actors” threatening U.S. safety and prosperity...
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1. Radicalization of the Democratic Party

  • The hosts argue that the Democratic Party has moved from moderate liberalism (e.g., Bill Clinton) to embracing far-left ideologies.
  • They claim that figures like Mamdani, AOC, and Bernie Sanders represent a dangerous shift toward communism and anti-American sentiment.

2. Criticism of Zohran Mamdani

  • Cruz and Ferguson scrutinize Mamdani’s background, including his father&...
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1. Immigration Enforcement

  • 480,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested in the first nine months of Trump’s administration.
  • 70% of those arrested had criminal convictions or pending charges.
  • Specific cases of individuals with serious criminal histories (e.g., murder, sexual assault, DUI) who were deported or incarcerated.

2. Sanctuary Cities & Political Opposition

  • Sanctuary cities and the “radical l...
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1. Christian Persecution in Nigeria

Senator Cruz highlights what he describes as a massive and underreported crisis involving the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Key points include:

  • Over 50,000 Christians killed since 2009.
  • 18,000 churches and 2,000 schools burned, allegedly by extremist groups like Boko Haram and ISIS in West Africa.
  • Accusations that some Nigerian government officials are complicit or negligent in addre...
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🧩 1. Political Weaponization of Federal Agencies (Operation Arctic Frost):

  • Operation Arctic Frost was a DOJ/FBI investigation launched in April 2022, described as a “Sensitive Investigative Matter.”
  • It allegedly targeted Donald Trump, Republican senators, and GOP-aligned organizations under the pretext of investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
  • Senator Chuck Grassley claims to have obtained documents ...
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1. Government Shutdown and Federal Worker Pay

  • The episode opens with a discussion of a government shutdown, referred to as the “Schumer shutdown.”
  • Senator Cruz criticizes Democrats for voting against legislation that would have paid essential federal workers during the shutdown.
  • He highlights specific Democratic senators who voted in favor (Warnock, Ossoff, Fetterman) and criticizes the rest for voting against it.
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1. Purpose of the Sanctions

  • The sanctions aim to cripple Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine by targeting its oil revenue, which is a major source of economic and military support.
  • The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control stated the move is intended to degrade Russia’s war machine and economy.

2. Political Context

  • The sanctions follow a canceled meeting between Trump and Putin, ...
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  • Political Surveillance Allegations:

    • The document centers on claims that Jack Smith, under the direction of the Biden Department of Justice (DOJ), conducted surveillance on Republican lawmakers.
    • Specifically, Senator Ted Cruz and eight other Republican senators, along with one House member, allegedly had their phone metadata subpoenaed during investigations related to the January 6th Capitol events and broader election in...
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1. DOJ Subpoenas and Alleged Political Surveillance

  • Senator Cruz reveals that Jack Smith, Special Counsel under the Biden DOJ, subpoenaed his phone records as part of an investigation into events surrounding January 6th.
  • Cruz was not initially listed among the nine Republican senators whose records were obtained because his phone provider, AT&T, refused to comply with the subpoena, citing constitutional protections under t...
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1. Immigration Enforcement

  • 480,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested in the first nine months of Trump’s administration.
  • 70% of those arrested had criminal convictions or pending charges.
  • Specific cases of individuals with serious criminal histories (e.g., murder, sexual assault, DUI) who were deported or incarcerated.

2. Sanctuary Cities & Political Opposition

  • Sanctuary cities and the “radical l...
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1. Alleged Threat Against Donald Trump

  • Kash Patel, former Trump official, claims the Secret Service discovered a “hunting stand” with a direct line of sight to where Trump exits Air Force One in Palm Beach, Florida.
  • The FBI is investigating the incident, which is framed as a potential assassination attempt.
  • This follows two previous alleged attempts on Trump’s life:
    • The Butler, PA rally shooting in July ...
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1. Allegations of George Soros Funding Anti-Trump “No Kings” Rallies

  • Ben and Sen Cruz explain that recent anti-Trump rallies, branded as “No Kings,” were not grassroots movements but were funded by George Soros through his Open Society Foundations.
  • They cite financial connections between Soros and progressive organizations like Indivisible, which allegedly helped organize the rallies.
  • The podcast critic...
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🕊️ 1. The Charlie Kirk Memorial Segment

  • The first half centers on Donald Trump posthumously awarding Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

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1. Middle East Peace Agreement & U.S. Foreign Policy

  • The discussion opens with praise for Donald Trump’s foreign policy—his “peace through strength” approach ended a two-year war, freed hostages, and prevented globa...

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  • The Book and Its Premise (Order Eric's new Book HERE!)

    • Under Siege is presented as Eric Trump’s account of what is “the greatest governmental corruption th...

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  • The Book and Its Premise (Order Eric's new Book HERE!)

    • Under Siege is presented as Eric Trump’s account of what is “the greatest governmental corruption th...

1. DHS and Cartel Threats

  • Shifts focus to U.S. homeland security.

  • Reports that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified Read more

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