The Ben Domenech Podcast
Each week Ben Domenech offers his perspective on the latest news of the day. With a new episode available twice weekly, the program welcomes politicians, authors, musicians and journalists for engaging interviews that go beyond the day’s headlines.
Episodes
September 26, 2023 • 38 mins
Recent polling data consistently shows President Biden's support among voters declining steadily, as the country continues the slow crawl toward the 2024 Presidential Election.
Ben is joined by the Executive Editor of The Common Sense Society Christopher Bedford as they discuss the possibility of a primary challenger facing off against President Biden and the administration's policy failures.
Later, they talk about the looming ...
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September 19, 2023 • 28 mins
With a potential government shutdown looming on October 1st, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is looking to thread the needle to pass the necessary legislation to fund the government, while fending off a potential motion to vacate the Speaker's Chair by members of his own party. This, all while Republicans have begun an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Ben is joined by FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram to brea...
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September 12, 2023 • 51 mins
Just over two years have passed since the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan that saw a quick Taliban takeover and the death of 13 Marines. The images of refugees clinging to the wings of planes taking off from the Kabul International Airport still encapsulate the fateful withdrawal.
Ben sits down with a Justice Department Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and helps to lead the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s investi...
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September 9, 2023 • 45 mins
With just hours to go until the 2023 NFL Season kicks off FOX Sports NFL Sideline Reporter Jennifer Hale gets you ready for all aspects of the upcoming football season.
Ben and Jennifer discuss the biggest headlines from Aaron Rodgers's arrival to the New York Jets, what unexpected teams are poised to make a deep postseason run, and why this could be Patriots head coach Bill Belichick's final season in New England. Plus, Jennifer s...
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September 5, 2023 • 31 mins
As post-debate polling shows slight movement in the race for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination, Ben revisits a conversation with the now-candidate and former Vice President of The United States Mike Pence. They discuss the need to highlight fiscal responsibility as the nation faces a severe debt crisis in the near future, and social security insolvency further down the road. Plus, Vice President shares his opinion on why ...
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August 29, 2023 • 32 mins
As the stakes continue to rise for GOP Presidential candidates following the first Republican Presidential Primary Debate, Ben is joined by Host of Tomi Lahren Is Fearless on Outkick, Tomi Lahren to discuss how the state of the race has changed. Plus, they discuss Tomi's meteoric rise in conservative media, how she has changes, and what she has learned over the years.
Later, Ben gives his take on the changing dynamics of the prima...
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August 22, 2023 • 45 mins
With just 48 hours until the first 2024 Republican Debate, hosted by the FOX News Channel, eight candidates have reached the donor and polling threshold. Former Texas Congressman, Former CIA Officer, and 2024 GOP Presidential Candidate Will Hurd is not one of those candidates.
The former Congressman explains why, despite not yet meeting those requirements, he is the most qualified person for the job, and why he believes his messa...
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August 17, 2023 • 24 mins
As a newcomer to Washington, D.C., Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has faced critics in the press and left-wing circles, most recently for holding up the nomination of military officials, he sits down with Ben to address why.
Plus, he shares the work bipartisan work he is doing with Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) on the new NCAA NIL (name-in-likeness) legislation that provides a framework for the payment of college athletes, which Sena...
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August 15, 2023 • 65 mins
Independent Journalist and Author Matt Taibbi discusses his beginnings in media, his role in the release of the Twitter Files, and outlines his frustrations with the current landscape of print and digital media.
Matt also touches upon Missouri V. Biden, the case alleging that the Biden Administration violated free speech rights when it requested social media companies suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story.
Later, Ben weighs in...
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August 8, 2023 • 44 mins
Former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles persist as he pleads not guilty to his third indictment.
Ben sits down with FOX News Contributor & former Federal Prosecutor Andy McCarthy for an in-depth analysis on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case against the former President in federal court. Andy and Ben weigh in on how these federal charges will impact former President Trump’s spot as the leading 2024 Republican presidential ca...
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August 1, 2023 • 49 mins
As the world's financial systems becomes increasingly digital in the 21st century, Ben sits down with Former Investment Banker and New York Times Best-selling Author Carol Roth to discuss her new book You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back. They discuss how modern monetary theory went from a fringe economic hypothesis to the modus operandi of central banking in the 21st century.
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July 25, 2023 • 57 mins
Today, Ben is joined by Author and Commentator Christopher Rufo to discuss his new book, America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything. Chris sheds light on the hidden history of left-wing intellectuals and activists who systematically took control of America's institutions to undermine them. He also outlines an agenda for how Republicans, from everyday citizens to donors can work to implement their value...
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July 18, 2023 • 53 mins
As former President Donald Trump continues to fend off attacks from former cabinet members, former Governor of Texas and Secretary of Energy under President Donald Trump Rick Perry weighs in on the work he has been doing on energy and sports gambling since leaving his post as Secretary. Plus, Governor Perry tells stories from his time in the Trump Administration, as well as lessons learned from a Bible study group organized by cabi...
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July 11, 2023 • 47 mins
Today, Ben shares with listeners some of his own listening and reading habits, and brings on one of his favorite writers, Ethan Strauss, former ESPN reporter and author of The House Of Strauss Substack, to discuss the rise of influencers across college sports, and how the changing trends will affect amateur sports.
Later, Ben discusses some of his frustrations with the direction of modern-day sports coverage.
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July 4, 2023 • 26 mins
On this July 4th Weekend, Ben shares some readings he finds relevant to the nation's day of birth and the current political moments. A few of the selections include President George Washington, political philosopher Alexander De Tocqueville, and abolitionist and author Frederick Douglass.
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June 27, 2023 • 27 mins
Does the Biden family corruption go straight to the top? House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) weighs in on the latest developments in regard to alleged bribery schemes between the Biden family and foreign entities. Plus, Congressman Comer lays out how decisions President Biden made both during this current administration and the Obama administration was directly affected by payments that were made to his family.
Plus, Ben an...
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June 20, 2023 • 44 mins
Today, Ben sits down with former Secretary of the Interior in the Trump Administration, David Bernhardt, to discuss his new book, You Report to Me: Accountability for the Failing Administrative State.
Ben and David discuss how the Washington D.C. swamp really works and reveals how unaccountable power has quietly concentrated in the administrative state over the last two decades. Drawing on his experiences working under two admin...
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June 13, 2023 • 43 mins
Ben and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) have a wide-ranging conversation covering a wide variety of issues Rubio lays out in his new book 'Decades of Decadence: How Our Spolied Elites Blew America's Inheritance of Liberty, Security, and Prosperity. In the book, Rubio explains elites’ attacks on what he calls the four key elements of American strength: good local jobs, stable families, geographical communities, and a sovereign nation th...
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June 7, 2023 • 24 mins
As the news of the stunning PGA and LIV Golf merger breaks, Ben sits down with FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, who shares his inside knowledge of how the deal went down and how he thinks it will play out for the game of golf.
Plus, Ben explains why the saga could have implications even larger than the game of golf.
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June 6, 2023 • 46 mins
On this episode, Ben sits down with former Speaker of the House and 2012 GOP Presidential Candidate, Newt Gingrich, to discuss his new book, March To The Majority: The Real Story Of The Republican Majority. Drawing on his time as Speaker and vast knowledge of history and politics, Speaker Gingrich illuminates new paths to victory for Republicans, and how they can build a winning coalition in 2024 and beyond.
Later, Ben breaks down ...
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