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.

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June 10, 2026 57 mins
In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech examines Scott Pelley’s exit from CBS News and what it reveals about the collapse of trust in legacy media. Ben argues that the media class still has not learned the lessons of 2016 and continues to misunderstand the American people. Later, Sec. Mullin joins the show to discuss why he left the Senate for DHS, the effort to clean up the Department of Homeland Security, the Bid...
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In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech analyzes the escalating conflict with Iran and the severe damage done to the regime's nuclear and missile defense programs. Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz joins the show to share insider details on "Project Freedom" and what the closure of the Strait of Hormuz really means for Americans. Later, Washington Free Beacon reporter Jon Levine joins Ben to address...
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In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech breaks down the political fallout from President Trump’s Iran deal, what it means for America’s foreign policy, and why the outcome could become a defining test for Vice President JD Vance. Ben is joined by author and scholar Os Guinness to discuss his new book, “A Freedom Like No Other: America 250 and the Restoration of the American Republic,” the crisis o...
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In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the startling New York Times-Siena poll numbers revealing a country fractured by age. While older Americans largely support the President’s military actions in Iran, voters under 44 are opposed and deeply pessimistic about the economy. Fox News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume weighs in on whether the war is a strategic victory or a failure and the potential for a...
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On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech opens with the fallout from the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision on Democrats’ redistricting push, the national reaction from party leaders and media figures, and why the fight over maps became a revealing test of political overreach. Next, Adam Carolla joins the show to explain why California has become nearly impossible to rebuild, especially in Malibu and the Palisa...
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In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the persistence of fraud in federal and state welfare systems. Ben is joined by former Trump advisor Theo Wold to discuss the consequences for Democrats following the Supreme Court's VRA decision and the looming redistricting wars. Later, 4-time Emmy award-winning journalist turned Senate candidate Michele Tafoya joins the show to discuss her campaign in Minnesota, the c...
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Another attempt on President Trump’s life at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has exposed a chilling new reality: the "ordinariness" of political radicalization in America today. Ben Domenech dives into the manifesto of Cole Allen, whose rhetoric mirrors mainstream resistance language found across social media and legacy news outlets. Ben is joined by Byron York and examines the security failures at the White Hou...
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Will the Iran negotiations succeed, or is America heading toward a deeper conflict? Ben Domenech breaks down the JD Vance mission to Islamabad and why Hollywood has lost its soul with guest Andrew Klavan. In this episode, Ben dives into the shifting political allegiances surrounding the President's second term before welcoming Fox News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson. Together, they provide an inside look at the high-stakes negotiat...
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On this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the circumstances facing the GOP as internal polling shows the Senate flipping and House Republicans losing the plot on the economy. Ben is joined by Elise Stefanik to discuss her new book, "Poisoned Ivies: The Inside Account of the Academic and Moral Rot of America's Elite Universities,” and the moral rot she witnessed during the historic hearings on campus antisem...
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Is the Iran ceasefire a diplomatic victory or a temporary band-aid for the Masters? In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the fallout of the Iran ceasefire deal. From the "Scottie Scheffler ceasefire" to the truth behind Trump’s controversial Easter weekend posts, Ben analyzes whether the U.S. successfully neutralized Tehran's nuclear threat or simply hit the pause button. This week’s episode fe...
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Can a Republic built on rage survive the 21st century? Ben Domenech dives into the tragic murder of Stephanie Minter and the "trust policies" putting citizens at risk. First, Ben Domenech is joined by legal expert Jonathan Turley to discuss his new book, Rage and the Republic, exploring how the "righteous rage" of Thomas Paine shaped America, and why modern "New Jacobins" are threatening that legacy.  Next, Robby S...
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The U.S. is depleting its missile stockpiles in the Iran conflict. Is Taiwan now at risk? Ben Domenech breaks down the strategic shift in the Indo-Pacific and the "Champagne Socialists" defending Cuba’s regime. In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben welcomes Michael Sobolik (Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute) to discuss how the Iran war is affecting China’s global strategy and the critical depletion of ...
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Is the Vice President’s inner circle a political liability? Ben Domenech explores the fallout of the ongoing Iran conflict and the "McCarthyite" climate surrounding foreign communications. Ben examines why the CIA and FBI are monitoring backchannels and whether these associations will haunt the GOP in 2028. Later, global reporter Jamie Kirchick joins the show to discuss the "opportunism" of Rep. Ro Khanna and the shifting g...
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The media doesn't want to tell the truth about the Gracie Mansion bombing, and Texas' Senior Senator runs to save his job. On this edition of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech dives into the escalating tensions in Iran and the "naive" political analysis surrounding President Trump’s military strategy. Ben is joined by Rafael Mangual of the Manhattan Institute to break down a recent attempted terror attack outside New Yor...
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Is Iran on the brink of collapse? Ben Domenech sits down with Ben Shapiro, Iran expert Behnam Ben Taleblu, and Buck Sexton to break down the decapitation strikes in the Middle East and the shocking results of the Texas Primaries. From the "fake moderation" of James Talarico to Donald Trump’s decisive military action against the IRGC, Ben dives deep into the strategies shaping 2026. Ben also explores Buck Sexton's new book,...
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Is the U.S. heading toward a kinetic conflict with Iran? Host Ben Domenech is joined by Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson and Fred Fleitz of the America First Policy Institute to break down the massive military buildup in the Middle East and the shifting "America First" doctrine in Trump’s second term. In this episode: Ben dives into the "Midnight Hammer" style air power currently assembling in the region and why negotiators...
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On this edition of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech breaks down AOC’s recent trip to the Munich Security Conference, where her lack of foreign policy experience was on full display. Despite a "red carpet" rollout by the media, her answers on Taiwan and Venezuela geography suggest she may not be the serious candidate the Democratic establishment is hoping for. Later, Fox News’ Bill Melugin joins the show ...
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On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech covers the White House’s messaging problem, the political risk heading into the midterms, and why “being too online” can distort reality. Ben reacts to Ross Douthat’s argument that Trump is “losing the country,” then digs into how policy support can still lose the narrative. Plus, Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony L...
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Ben Domenech dives into the high stakes of the Super Bowl, exploring the $2 billion gambling surge and the national security risks posed by unregulated prediction markets. He is joined by New York Post correspondent Lydia Moynihan to discuss the "quality of life" collapse in NYC under socialist policies, the tragic consequences of ending forced-shelter laws for the homeless, and the ongoing media battle over ICE operations in Minne...
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The American media landscape is no longer about excellence, it's about ideological capture. In this episode, Ben Domenech dissects the radical transformation of our institutions, from the shuttering of The Washington Post sports desk to the decline of late-night comedy into humorless activism. Ben is joined by Fox News Congressional Correspondent Bill Melugin to pull back the curtain on the internal strife within the Department ...
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