The Big Ben Show

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

ABC Caves on Kimmel as Affiliates Hold Out | The Big Ben Show

September 24, 2025 • 71 mins
Ben opens with the Kimmel saga and why affiliates, not just the FCC chatter, drove ABC’s decision. He breaks down Disney’s calculations, media double standards, and what this moment says about free speech and accountability. Lee Smith, journalist and author of “The China Matrix,” joins to unpack Gaza politics at the UN, Saudi leverage on a Palestinian state, and Qatar’s influence in the West. He also explains why tariffs and the...
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Why The Left Has To Lie About Charlie Kirk

September 17, 2025 • 88 mins
Ben opens with a personal reflection on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the media spin that followed, then digs into how we got here and what it means for free speech and civic life. Andy Ngo joins to unpack the online radicalization pipeline, Discord and Steam footprints, and why euphemisms for political violence keep spreading. Peter Hasson of the Washington Free Beacon breaks down how prominent voices amplified false c...
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Free Speech Under Attack: From Charlotte to the UK | The Big Ben Show

September 10, 2025 • 79 mins
Ben opens with the Charlotte light-rail killing of Irina Zyrutska, why legacy outlets tried to look away, and what that says about free speech, crime policy, and who gets to control the narrative. He connects the story to the broader fight over platform power and speech. Ben asks where we’d be without X’s openness and a political climate less tolerant of censorship. Winston Marshall, former Mumford and Sons Bandmember, then joins ...
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Trump’s Cartel War, Media Censorship, NFL preview w/Matt Taibbi & Mark Schlereth

September 3, 2025 • 74 mins
Donald Trump has launched a new war on the cartels, escalating U.S. military action after a Venezuelan drug boat linked to the Tren de Aragua cartel was destroyed, killing 11 members. Ben Domenech explains why this marks a dramatic shift in America’s fight against cartel power and what it could mean for the border. Then, NFL legend Mark Schlereth breaks down the biggest football storylines heading into the season — including whe...
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Hunter Biden’s Political Ambitions EXPOSED

August 27, 2025 • 66 mins
Another packed edition of The Big Ben Show — from chaotic family vacations and Janice Dean’s hurricane warning to Hunter Biden’s ambitions, Trump’s second term strategy, and the Democrats’ spiral on crime and chaos. First, Ben shares his own Griswold-style vacation story, complete with Janice Dean’s intervention, and a Busch Gardens roller coaster rescue. Then, Miranda Devine joins to break down Trump’s no-mercy approach in h...
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How California Is Failing Its People w/ Andrew Gruel

August 20, 2025 • 58 mins
Ben opens this week’s show with a viral chart that reveals just how far family formation has collapsed since the 1950s. He unpacks the economic pressures, housing policies, and cultural forces driving this historic shift. Then, Chef Andrew Gruel joins to expose California’s failures in rebuilding after devastating wildfires, how nonprofit funds are being wasted, and the crushing regulations that punish small businesses. From housi...
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Midterm Preview, Media Lies, and Summer of Sydney

August 13, 2025 • 60 mins
First, Ben dives into the early midterm battlegrounds — as Marsha Blackburn, Nancy Mace, and Roy Cooper jump into key races — and explains why Republicans cannot afford to coast despite a favorable Senate map.   Then, Brit Hume joins to dissect the media’s Russiagate failures, the ethics disaster of Jim Acosta’s AI “interview,” and the corrosive role of anonymous sources in Washington journalism.   Finally, culture writer Kat R...
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The Real Problem with Zohran Mamdani w/ Douglas Murray

August 6, 2025 • 61 mins
First, Ben breaks down the real threat of Mamdani: it's not just his radical platform, but the Democratic Party’s embrace of it as their future. Then Douglas Murray joins to discuss rising antisemitism, the West’s free speech collapse, and his viral showdown on Rogan over Israel. Finally: The Naked Gun is back and it might just save Hollywood comedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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From Sydney Sweeney to Steele Dossier w/ Byron York and Lucas Tomlinson

July 30, 2025 • 61 mins
The woke mob has a meltdown over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad. Then, Washington Examiner’s Byron York joins to dig into the latest “Russiagate” revelations, John Brennan’s central role, and why accountability remains elusive. Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson offers insight into the political fallout and analysis of the Commander's football and Wide Receiver drama. Finally, a full review of Marvel’s Fantastic Fo...
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Colbert Canceled, Hunter Unleashed w/ Mary Katharine Ham and Stephen Kent

July 23, 2025 • 56 mins
Following the cancellation announcement of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Ben describes the host's reaction to his firing after years of poor ratings and prolific verbal attacks on President Trump.   Outkick Columnist and Host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Katharine Ham, joins Ben to discuss Hunter Biden's return to the media. She notes that the Democrats cannot escape the Biden family as they continue to hurt their...
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Superman And The Swamp

July 16, 2025 • 69 mins
Ben shares his thoughts on James Gunn's Superman and explains why the latest installment falls short of the character's inspirational nature. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joins to discuss how Congress is working to advance President Trump's agenda, and how Republicans should campaign in the midterms to maintain and expand their majority. The Senator also details his Oklahoma ranch life and being a father to six kids. Then...
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Epstein Fallout & Third-Party Fantasy

July 9, 2025 • 70 mins
Ben provides his thoughts on the unanswered questions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files and America's trust in institutions. FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson joins to discuss the fallout from the Department of Justice's Epstein findings, tariffs, and the possibility of Elon Musk starting a third political party. Then, Hugh Hewitt, FOX News Contributor and Host of The Hugh Hewitt Show, provides his analysis on the fu...
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Sports, Hollywood, And Independence Day

July 2, 2025 • 65 mins
Ben kicks off this 4th of July edition of the Big Ben Show by discussing UPenn's ban on trans athletes and the latest developments with President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'. Sage Steele, Host of The Sage Steele Show, discusses the changing landscape of sports media, football, and Caitlin Clark. Then, author and playwright David Mamet shares his views on the media, the current political climate, and the current state of the...
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President Trump Pulls The Trigger On Iran

June 25, 2025 • 52 mins
Ben examines President Trump's decision to pull the trigger on Iran's nuclear program and discusses the results of the NYC mayoral primary. Senior Director of FDD's Iran Program Behnam Ben Taleblu provides his analysis of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Then, FOX News Senior National Correspondent Aishah Hasnie joins to talk Pacers, party divisions on Capitol Hill, and Senate Majority Leader Thune's leadership und...
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Will President Trump Go To War With Iran?

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. Then, Correspondent ...
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Democrats Whine About ICE As California Burns

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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Men Won't Stop Bullying Women In Sports

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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Democrats Have A Toxic Anti-Male Problem

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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Team Biden Gaslit America

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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How Covid Gaslit America

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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