The Big Ben Show
Each week Ben Domenech offers his perspective on the latest news of the day. With a new episode every week, the program welcomes politicians, authors, musicians and journalists for engaging interviews that go beyond the day’s headlines.
Episodes
June 18, 2025 • 81 mins
Ben discusses this weekend's 'No Kings' protests and unpacks the left's resistance to the future and AI.
FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson joins to discuss the latest developments out of the Israel-Iran conflict.
Former Speaker of the House and FOX News Contributor Newt Gingrich unpacks President Trump's historic reelection as detailed in his new book, Trump's Triumph: America's Greatest Comeback.
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June 11, 2025 • 58 mins
Ben unpacks how the Democrats' poor politics and leadership led to the chaos that's unfolding in California. He's later joined by FOX News National Correspondent Matt Finn to share his reporting on the riots in Los Angeles.
Then, Founder of Pirate Wires Mike Solana joins to discuss the tensions between the tech industry and the populist right when it comes to labor and emerging technologies.
Later, Ben and Dylan react to Gret...
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June 4, 2025 • 64 mins
Ben is joined by former U.S. national gymnast and founder of XX-XY Athletics Jennifer Sey to discuss the continued controversy surrounding transgender athletes in women's sports.
He's then joined by FOX News National Correspondent Griff Jenkins to unpack the status of President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in the Senate, and Elon Musk's reaction to the legislation since his departure from DOGE. They later discuss the media's co...
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May 28, 2025 • 54 mins
Ben discusses how the Democrats' denunciation of masculinity is hurting them with voters.
Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of Next Up with Mark Halperin unpacks the dangers of media groupthink and shares what he thinks the media is getting wrong in the political sphere today.
Then, FOX News Senior National Correspondent Aishah Hasnie joins with the latest updates on where President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill...
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May 22, 2025 • 65 mins
Ben unpacks the Biden administration's efforts to hide the truth about President Biden's cognitive decline from the American public.
He's joined by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to discuss the state of President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill', as well as his thoughts on his primary race in the 2026 election cycle.
He's then joined by FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich to discuss the media's role in downplay...
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May 15, 2025 • 67 mins
Ben breaks down the decline in faith in institutions, in the country, and in one another, particularly among young, Democrat voters.
He's then joined by Cygnal Pollster John Rogers to discuss the rise in friendship fall-outs after the 2024 election.
Author David Zweig joins to discuss the poor decisions made by American schools during the Covid pandemic and the consequences of those mistakes as detailed in his book, An Abunda...
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May 8, 2025 • 67 mins
Ben refreshes his podcast with a new objective and eyes on the future!
This week he weighs in on President Trump's proposed Hollywood tariffs and explains how it could revitalize America's film industry.
Then, FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson discusses his recent trip to Estonia and previews the President's upcoming Saudi Arabia visit. Later, they cover the potential for the new NFL stadium in Washington D.C.
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April 30, 2025 • 12 mins
When Ben interviewed President Trump in the Oval Office in February he asked if there was ever going to be a way to get the Washington Commanders back in D.C.?
This week, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an agreement with the team, bringing the franchise back to the nation's capital. The move to the site of the old RFK stadium is not without controversy - receiving pushback from progressives.
Ben discusses the political and...
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April 23, 2025 • 10 mins
It's been a difficult week for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after new reports alleged that he shared sensitive information on another Signal chat. But is the chaos in the Pentagon a result of different warring factions within the Department of Defense?
Ben unpacks the different motivations behind the attacks against Secretary Hegseth and explains the ways in which the second Trump administration will reshape America's approach ...
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April 16, 2025 • 11 mins
One of the most talked about faces in politics today isn't a politician, but instead, tech billionaire Elon Musk. Musk's loud approach to changing policy and elections has come with somewhat of a cost, forcing Republicans to reevaluate their relationship with the controversial yet influential figure.
In the world of politics, money talks. But when donors do the talking, what do American voters hear?
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April 9, 2025 • 14 mins
A week after Liberation Day, the global market has felt the aftershock of President Trump's tariffs. As Americans witness massive changes here at home, the White House says conversations with foreign leaders are also in the works that could reshape our trade partnerships and our economy.
How will President Trump's second administration usher in a new era of geopolitics?
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March 26, 2025 • 13 mins
The accidental leak of a National Security Signal chat to The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg has ignited fierce debate and conversation in Washington. While Goldberg is known for his long-standing opposition to President Trump, there is a real question of just how such pertinent information got into the wrong hands. Ben breaks down why it was so surprising that NSA Michael Waltz was the one in the wrong here, what this means for regul...
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March 19, 2025 • 14 mins
Last week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer surprised Democrats by defending the vote to avoid a government shutdown. Now, he is receiving major pushback from his party and is even canceling his book tour on Antisemitism.
Does Senator Schumer's weakened grip on leadership signal a shift toward younger, more radical Democrats, setting the stage for a significant transformation within the party?
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March 12, 2025 • 13 mins
With a looming government shutdown, Ben ponders how it could prove the validity of DOGE cuts. He notes that only 'essential' employees continue to work during a government shutdown while the rest are furloughed, and whether people will notice the shift in productivity, if there is any.
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March 5, 2025 • 14 mins
Ben reacts to President Trump's first address to the joint session of Congress, since his return to the White House. While he notes that the Democrats are currently without a real leader and lacking a cohesive response to the President's address, there is still a real question of whether the Republicans are indeed overstepping their mandate.
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February 26, 2025 • 11 mins
Ben comments on how the press and Democrats have zeroed in on Elon Musk’s actions at DOGE as a proxy to attack President Donald Trump. But will Democrats' attacks on Elon backfire, as some polls show a majority of Americans believe there is widespread waste, fraud and abuse in government?
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February 19, 2025 • 12 mins
Almost a full month into the second Trump administration, the pace has shocked the political world. Ben breaks down the firings and upcoming legislative agenda, from the flurry of executive orders to the Elon Musk-fueled disruption of government bureaucracy.
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February 5, 2025 • 16 mins
Ben analyzes the complexities of the USAID and how President Trump's plans for the agency will impact American interests abroad.
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January 29, 2025 • 15 mins
As media layoffs and organizational pivots begin following President Trump's return to the White House, Ben delivers a monologue going into detail on how this happened, and how it may shape the industry going forward.
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January 22, 2025 • 16 mins
Days into the second Trump Administration and the President is hitting the ground running. Ben gives his thoughts on a memorable inaugural weekend, highlighting the remarkable odds President Trump overcame to return to the Oval Office.
He also looks ahead to the 2026 midterms, forecasting what the slim Republican majority will be able to accomplish in Congress.
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