The Ben Ferguson Podcast

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

December 19, 2025 29 mins

1. ACA Marketplace Fraud

  • GAO (miswritten as “GOA”) found “significant fraud vulnerabilities” where fictitious applicants with “fake or invalid Social Security numbers” were still approved for subsidies. It says “nearly all of the fake applicants were accepted.”
  • Duplicate subsidy payments, repeated payments tied to the same SSN, and “tens of thousands” of subsidies con...
Mark as Played
  • Inflation Drop as a Surprise

    • Inflation fell sharply to 2.7%, described as a “tumble” rather than a gradual decline.
    • This is a direct contradiction to warnings from economists and political opponents who predicted Trump’s policies would cause inflation to spike.
  • Energy Dominance

    • Major factor behind falling inflation.
    • Trump administration rolled back federal barriers, accelerated drilling app...
Mark as Played
December 19, 2025 35 mins
  • Border Security

    • Illegal immigration reportedly dropped by 99%.
    • $100 billion invested in border security infrastructure (wall, technology, personnel).
    • Claimed economic benefits: reduced housing costs and rents due to deportations.
  • Working Families Tax Cut (formerly “One Big Beautiful Bill”)

    • Permanent extension and expansion of Trump-era tax cuts.
    • Specific provisions:
      • No taxes on tips, overtim...
Mark as Played
  • Economic Recovery & Affordability

    • Trump has reversed inflation and lowered prices on essentials (gas, groceries, energy).
    • Promises largest tax cuts in U.S. history, including:
      • No tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security.
      • Families projected to save $11,000–$20,000 annually.
      • Anticipated largest tax refund season ever next spring.
    • Secured $18 trillion in investment, tied to tariffs and reshoring of m...
Mark as Played
  • Economic Agenda

    • Promises of major tax relief starting in 2026:
      • No tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security for most Americans.
      • Projected savings: $11,000–$20,000 per family annually.
      • Anticipated largest tax refund season ever next spring.
    • Emphasis on record investment inflows, job creation, and tariff leverage.
    • Goal: “Greatest economy in history.”
  • Military Support

    • Announcement...
Mark as Played

1. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Fraud and Waste

  • Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: a preliminary GAO watchdog report reveals systemic fraud in ACA insurance exchanges.
  • Findings:
    • Federal auditors submitted 24 fake applications; 23 were approved for subsidies.
    • Fake enrollees received thousands of dollars monthly in taxpayer-funded subsidies.
    • $94 million paid to insurers for deceased individuals.
    • 68,000 Social Secur...
Mark as Played
  • Lack of Probable Cause

    • Internal FBI emails reportedly show that agents, particularly from the Washington Field Office, did not believe they had sufficient evidence to justify a search warrant.
    • Agents suggested alternative approaches, such as negotiating with Trump’s attorneys, rather than conducting a raid.
  • DOJ Pressure and Decision

    • Despite internal resistance, DOJ leadership pushed forward. Attorney G...
Mark as Played

1. Foiled Terror Attack in Los Angeles

  • Incident: FBI arrested five suspects allegedly planning coordinated New Year’s Eve bombings in Los Angeles.
  • Group: Identified as the Turtle Island Liberation Front, described as a radical pro-Palestinian, anti-American extremist group.
  • Details:
    • Planned attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at five locations.
    • Four suspects arrested in Lucerne Valley while testing bom...
Mark as Played

Overview of the Incident

  • The FBI disrupted a credible and imminent domestic terrorist threat targeting Southern California on New Year’s Eve.
  • Four individuals were arrested in the Los Angeles area; a fifth suspect was later apprehended in New Orleans.
  • The suspects were linked to a radical anti-government group called Turtle Island Liberation Front (TILF) and its extremist faction, Order of the Black Lotus.

Det...

Mark as Played
  • Crime Data Manipulation in Washington, D.C.

    • Investigations by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the House Oversight Committee revealed that crime statistics were deliberately misclassified by the Metropolitan Police Department.
    • The outgoing police chief, Pamela Smith, allegedly pressured commanders to report lower crime figures, downgrade serious offenses, and even retaliated against those who tried to report accurate...
Mark as Played
  • Incident Summary

    • A terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach during a Jewish holiday event attended by over 1,000 people.
    • Casualties: At least 12 people were killed (including one attacker) and 29 injured. Victims included children and a rabbi.
    • Attackers were a father and son, aged 50 and 24, motivated by anti-Semitic ideology.
    • Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were found near the scene.
    • A heroic bystander disarmed one ...
Mark as Played
  • President Trump’s Address

    • Expressed condolences for victims of all three attacks.
    • Confirmed details:
      • Australia: 11 dead, 29 wounded in an anti-Semitic attack; praised a heroic bystander who disarmed a shooter.
      • Brown University: 2 killed, 9 injured during an exam review session; suspect is a 24-year-old man from Wisconsin, detained with two handguns.
      • Syria: 3 U.S. service members killed, 3 injured in an ISIS at...
Mark as Played
  • Tragic events highlighted
    • Rob Reiner & spouse killed in Los Angeles, allegedly by their son, who reportedly struggled with addiction and mental illness; attribution is said to be from “People magazine,” with police not yet confirming details.
    • Brown University shooting: 2 dead, 9 injured in an economics exam-prep class; a suspect was later found at a hotel south of Providence; motive and affiliation are des...
Mark as Played
  • Fraud Investigations in Minnesota

    • Investigations have begun on an alleged large-scale fraud involving pandemic aid programs (e.g., Feeding Our Future) and Somali-American community members.
    • Treasury Department, IRS, and FinCEN actions are tightening money transfer verifications.
  • Scale of Losses & Evidence

    • CBS News reported lavish spending by convicted fraudsters (luxury cars, cash boxes).
    • Claims losses e...
Mark as Played

1. Illegal Immigration and Sanctuary States

  • Sanctuary states (Illinois, California, New York) are releasing undocumented immigrants charged with serious crimes instead of honoring ICE detainers.
  • Statistics:
    • Illinois released 1,800 illegal aliens charged with crimes (including murder, assault, sex crimes).
    • Over 4,000 active ICE detainers reportedly ignored.
  • Specific Cases: Individuals were involved in kidnapping, se...
Mark as Played
  • Fraud Allegations

    • Claims Somali-American individuals and organizations misappropriated billions in taxpayer funds, especially COVID-era aid programs like school meal initiatives.
    • References the Feeding Our Future scandal, estimating losses at $300 million and citing lavish spending (luxury cars, Maldives honeymoon, $270k cash box).
  • Federal Investigations

    • States the Treasury Department, IRS, and FinCEN are in...
Mark as Played
  • Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Debate

    • Senator Ted Cruz discusses his decade-long effort to have the Muslim Brotherhood designated as a terrorist organization.
    • Explains legislative strategy shift from a “top-down” global designation to a “bottom-up” affiliate-first approach.
    • Mentions bipartisan support, Trump administration’s executive order, and resistance from State Department off...
Mark as Played

1. Black Lives Matter Embezzlement Case

  • Focuses on Reverend Tee Sharia Moore Dickerson, Executive Director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City, charged with:
    • Wire fraud and money laundering involving $3.15 million in misappropriated funds.
  • Allegations:
    • Diverted bail funds and donations into personal accounts from 2020 to 2025.
    • Spent money on luxury travel (Jamaica, Dominican Republic), retail shopping, food de...
Mark as Played

1. Welfare Usage Among Somali Refugees

  • Based on Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) data analyzed by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS):
    • 81% of Somali-headed households in Minnesota use one or more forms of welfare.
    • Breakdown:
      • 27% on cash welfare
      • 54% on food stamps
      • 73% on Medicaid
  • For households with children, the numbers are even higher:
    • 89% on welfare
    • 86% on Medicaid
    • 62% o...
Mark as Played

1. National Security Concerns

  • We open with alarming claims that 18,000 known or suspected terrorists have entered the U.S. during the Biden administration, allegedly due to lax border security.
  • The source cited is testimony from Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing.
  • Specific examples include Afghan nationals linked to terrorist organizations who entered ...

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Advertise With Us

Host

Ben Ferguson

Ben Ferguson

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.