The Ben Ferguson Podcast
If you hate the liberal media but love the 47th President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.
Episodes
1. Criticism of U.S. Olympic Athletes’ Political Statements
- Several U.S. Olympians expressed discomfort representing America due to political issues.
- Freestyle skier Hunter Hess said representing the U.S. brings “mixed emotions.”
- A viral photo and comments also show anti‑ICE sentiments.
- Media outlets (Washington Post, Reuters, Guardian) are portrayed as supportive of athletes’ criticism of America.
- This...
Netflix–Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition Debate 1. Senate Antitrust Hearing
- Congress is holding a hearing to examine Netflix’s proposed ~$70B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Core issues: competition, consumer harm, and market definition (streaming vs. all entertainment, including YouTube and social platforms).
2. Changing Media Landscape
- YouTube is now the #1 source of TV‑screen viewing tim...
1. Netflix Emphasizes American Job Creation
- Netflix highlights major growth in U.S. jobs: tripled its workforce in recent years.
- Filming now occurs in all 50 states and 1,200 locations, supporting:
- 140,000 production jobs
- $225 billion in economic output
- Netflix presents itself as expanding investment while others pull back.
2. New $1.2B New Jersey Studio Project
1. Virginia Politics & Redistricting
- Democrats in Virginia are moving quickly to enact policy changes after recent elections.
- The new Virginia congressional map heavily favors Democrats (projected 10D–1R), despite the state split being closer to 53% Democrat / 47% Republican.
- Comparisons to redistricting in Texas, California, and New England, arguing that both parties gerrymander but Virginia’s map is described...
1. Car Manufacturing & Deregulation
- The Trump administration repealed the Obama-era Endangerment Finding, which regulated greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles.
- Claim: Removing these regulations will reduce vehicle prices by ~$2,400 per car.
- Deregulation also removes:
- Mandatory tracking/reporting of greenhouse gas emissions by automakers
- Pressure to shift production toward electric vehicles
- The start–stop engin...
1. Fraud and Political Accountability
- Accusations that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison failed to act—and may have helped—during a massive fraud scandal involving the Feeding Our Future program.
- The scandal involved $9 billion in taxpayer money across programs, including $250 million in Feeding Our Future alone.
2. Connection Between Ellison and Fraudsters
- Senator Josh Hawley confronts ...
1. Minnesota AG Keith Ellison’s Senate Testimony
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was questioned in the Senate regarding alleged failures to prevent and address large‑scale fraud in the state’s Feeding Our Future program.
- Senators—primarily Josh Hawley—accused Ellison of:
- Ignoring whistleblower warnings as early as 2018–2019.
- Meeting with individuals later indicted for fraud and alleg...
1. Escalating U.S.–Iran Tensions
- President Trump repeatedly highlights U.S. military deployments—armadas, flotillas, and aircraft carriers—near Iran as leverage.
- Trump frames the buildup as a strategy to force negotiations and prevent war.
- Iran warns the U.S. that any attack could trigger a broader regional conflict.
2. Attempted Restart of Nuclear Negotiations
- U.S. Special Envoy Witkoff and Iran&r...
1. Large-Scale Individual Fraud Example
- A Los Angeles contractor, Alexander Suker, is accused of stealing $23 million intended to feed and house homeless individuals.
- Funds were allegedly used for luxury homes, cars, vacations, designer goods, and private schools, instead of homeless services.
2. Failure to Deliver Promised Services
- Suker was contracted to provide three meals per day to up to 600 homeless peopl...
1. Nancy Guthrie Disappearance – Major Developments
- New surveillance video recovered from a Nest camera shows an armed, masked male suspect on Nancy Guthrie’s property shortly before her disappearance.
- Multiple persons of interest are being questioned by the FBI.
- Cryptocurrency wallet tied to ransom notes has shown new activity, including at least one small transaction. Amount undisclosed, well below the $4–6...
1. Iran & Middle East Policy
- Trump warns Iran to “not be foolish” and to accept a new nuclear/missile deal.
- He signals possible deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East if negotiations fail.
- References Operation Midnight Hammer, the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites six months earlier, framing it as a precedent for future action.
- Iran insists negotiations be limited ...
1. The Case at the Supreme Court
- The case is Trump v. Vos Selections, argued on Nov. 5, 2025.
- Small businesses are challenging Trump-era tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
2. Central Legal Questions
1. Super Bowl & California “Jock Tax”
- NFL quarterback Sam Darnold, lost money after winning the Super Bowl due to California’s “jock tax.”
- California taxes non‑resident athletes based on “duty days” spent in the state, which for the Super Bowl week totaled around eight days.
- As a result, Darnold owed $249,000 in taxes, exceeding his $178,000 Super Bowl bonus, meaning he netted a lo...
1. Trump’s 2006 Call to Police About Epstein
- According to a 2019 FBI interview with the Palm Beach police chief, Donald Trump called the chief in 2006, saying:
- Epstein’s behavior with underage girls was widely known.
- Ghislaine Maxwell was “evil” and should be investigated.
- Trump said he left an event when he saw teenagers present and later banned Epstein from Mar‑a‑Lago.
2. C...
1. Super Bowl & Cultural Commentary
- The discussion opens with dismissive reactions to the Super Bowl halftime show, particularly focusing on Bad Bunny.
- The Celebrity political signaling is a cultural backlash as exaggerated or performative.
- Cultural change is being pushed by elites rather than organically embraced.
2. California Tax Policy Critique
- California’s tax system punishes high earners and vis...
1. Politicization of the Super Bowl Halftime Show
- The halftime show is no longer neutral entertainment but a platform for left-wing political messaging.
- Bad Bunny’s selection is framed as intentional ideological signaling rather than artistic choice.
- Many viewers allegedly opted out and watched an alternative, America-focused broadcast instead.
2. Criticism of Bad Bunny’s Political Activism
- Bad Bunny is ...
1. Super Bowl & Cultural Commentary
- The discussion opens with dismissive reactions to the Super Bowl halftime show, particularly focusing on Bad Bunny.
- The Celebrity political signaling is a cultural backlash as exaggerated or performative.
- Cultural change is being pushed by elites rather than organically embraced.
2. California Tax Policy Critique
- California’s tax system punishes high earners and vis...
1. Alleged Illegal Biolabs Linked to Chinese Nationals
- Authorities reportedly found thousands of vials, laboratory equipment, and genetically engineered mice, with samples labeled or testing positive for COVID‑19, HIV, hepatitis, malaria, herpes, and other pathogens.
- The FBI, DOJ, FDA, and Joint Terrorism Task Force are involved, treating the sites as hazardous and potential national security threats.
- The labs were allegedly u...
1. U.S.–Iran Tensions and Diplomacy
- President Trump emphasizes a strategy of military pressure paired with diplomacy, highlighting the deployment of major U.S. naval forces near Iran while keeping negotiations open.
- Planned talks in Istanbul between U.S. and Iranian officials are portrayed as a critical opportunity to prevent escalation after months of stalled diplomacy and recent regional conflict.
- A major obstacle rema...
1. Large-Scale Individual Fraud Example
- A Los Angeles contractor, Alexander Suker, is accused of stealing $23 million intended to feed and house homeless individuals.
- Funds were allegedly used for luxury homes, cars, vacations, designer goods, and private schools, instead of homeless services.
2. Failure to Deliver Promised Services
- Suker was contracted to provide three meals per day to up to 600 homeless peopl...
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