The Chad Benson Show
The Chad Benson Show, where sharp wit meets insightful commentary, and no topic is off-limits. Hosted by the ever-charming Chad Benson, this show is your one-stop shop for an electrifying mix of hard-hitting news, laugh-out-loud moments, and everything in between. For more information, visit radioamerica.com/chad-benson-show/
Episodes
November 5, 2025 • 109 mins
Dems sweep in mid-term elections. SCOTUS to hear new case regarding Trump tariffs. UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville airport kills at least 9. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Still no resolution to government shutdown.
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November 4, 2025 • 109 mins
Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney dies aged 84. Millions of Americans brace for healthcare insurance costs to spike. Election Day across the country. Controversy over Tucker Carlson interview reveals conservative movement's conflict over antisemitism. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks Trump, Venezuela and Nigeria. Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages. This is why Trump!
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November 3, 2025 • 109 mins
Still no end in sight for ending the government shutdown. Dodgers win 2025 MLB World Series. Thwarted terrorist attack: Michigan attorneys say there was no attack planned despite FBI claims. Explosion at Harvard Medical School appears to have been intentional, authorities say. Mid-term elections tomorrow. China will make ‘substantial’ purchases of U.S. soybeans and should avoid 100% tariff. Trump says there 'could be' US troops on ...
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October 31, 2025 • 109 mins
SNAP benefits to expire today as the government enters the 30th day of being shut down. This weekend marks the return to Standard Time. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #1. Trump calls for Republicans to scrap the Senate filibuster and end the shutdown. King Charles strips his brother Andrew of ‘prince’ title and evicts him from royal mansion. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital talks China, trade and stocks.
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October 30, 2025 • 109 mins
U.S. Military to Assist Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts in Jamaica. US military strikes another boat in the Pacific, killing 4. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #2. Who is actually receiving SNAP benefits? Trump directs Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons. Charges dropped against Lexington man arrested over Facebook meme of Donald Trump. Dems still pushing to extend health care subsidies.
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October 29, 2025 • 109 mins
Hurricane Melissa makes second landfall in Cuba after lashing Jamaica with catastrophic flooding, brutal winds. Governor Newsom sues Trump Administration for illegally withholding SNAP food benefits. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #3. Turkey to discipline referees after uncovering mass betting scandal. New details revealed in NBA betting scandal. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Texas attorney general sues Tylenol company over autism claims. ...
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October 28, 2025 • 109 mins
Flight delays persist as air traffic controllers face work without pay. After 18 innings, Dodgers prevail over Blue Jays in World Series game 3. Hurricane Melissa is set to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm since records began. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the situation with Venezuela and South America. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #4. Widespread ref gambling problem in Turkish soccer. Kids, sports and burnout.
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October 27, 2025 • 109 mins
Government shutdown enters its 27th day. Trump says U.S., China close to trade deal ahead of Xi talks. Hurricane Melissa to intensify into Category 5 storm as it barrels towards Jamaica. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #5. Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris. US keeping up pressure on Venezuela.
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October 24, 2025 • 110 mins
34 charged in NBA, poker gambling cases include Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and alleged mob figures. Placing the blame for the government shutdown. Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #6. Trump says he "may go back to Congress" on Venezuela land strikes. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the AI bubble. Latest inflation num...
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October 23, 2025 • 109 mins
Trump's pressure on Venezuela raises spectre of coup or invasion. Manhunt underway for 4 suspects after heist of 'priceless' jewelry at Louvre in Paris. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #7. Meat prices up. Detroit pastor under fire after publicly demanding $2,000 from parishioner who only offered a $1,200 donation.
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October 22, 2025 • 109 mins
Trump demands $230 million from DOJ over past investigations. Paris museum reopens three days after crown jewels stolen in daring heist. People who vote against their own interests. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #8. Government shutdown enters 22nd day. White House says no plan for Trump-Putin summit. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday.
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October 21, 2025 • 109 mins
Amazon says AWS cloud service is back to normal after outage disrupts businesses worldwide. US-Australia rare earth deal targets China's stronghold. Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal charges claiming selective prosecution. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the AWS outage and how the US could be vulnerable to more. Dodgers and Blue Jays set to play in the World Series. Trump breaks ground on massive White House ballroom. ...
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October 20, 2025 • 109 mins
Israel-Hamas ceasefire resumes after weekend clashes. Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum. Anti-Trump protests across the US. Disgraced former congressman George Santos released from prison in New Jersey. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #10. Trump calls Colombia's Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and announces tariffs and an end to US aid. Halloween costs up from last year. Medical community changes the definition...
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October 17, 2025 • 109 mins
Another round of "No Kings" protests scheduled across the US this weekend. The intertwining of politics and religion. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #11. B-52s fly off coast of Venezuela in show of force by Trump. John Bolton at court to surrender to authorities after being indicted. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest market trends. Zelensky heads for Trump meeting to push for Tomahawk missiles.
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October 16, 2025 • 109 mins
President Trump threatens strikes on land in Venezuela. The Trump administration could slash more than 10,000 federal jobs during the government shutdown. Major US news outlets reject Pentagon's new press rules. Fallout over racist group chat reportedly involving leaders of Young Republicans groups. Supreme Court debate Louisiana redistricting case centering on Voting Rights Act. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #12. Record new car pri...
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October 15, 2025 • 109 mins
Trump hosts Argentine President Javier Milei after U.S. agrees to $20 billion bailout for country. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #13. Six killed after US strikes another boat off coast of Venezuela. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Marjorie Taylor Greene, tearing into her own party, says GOP men in Congress are ‘weak’. Shutdown starts to hit federal workers’ paychecks. Vile text messages from Young Republican group chat are exposed.
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October 14, 2025 • 110 mins
Government shutdown enters third week. Gaza ceasefire deal signed by mediators after hostages freed. Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks mid-east peace deal. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #14. New tariffs going into effect today. Measles cases on the rise.
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October 13, 2025 • 109 mins
All living Israeli hostages freed from Gaza as Trump addresses Knesset. Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops during shutdown. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #15. No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast. Americans using PTO to sleep, not vacation.
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October 10, 2025 • 110 mins
Israeli Cabinet approves ‘outline’ of deal to release all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Nobel Peace Prize goes to Maria Corina Machado, despite calls for Trump to receive the award. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Grand jury indicts N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James on bank fraud charges. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #16. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the future of AI. Dueling court hearings on National G...
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October 9, 2025 • 110 mins
Hamas accepts Trump peace plan ending 2 years of war in Gaza, returning hostages. Suspect charged with igniting deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #17. More Americans getting their news from social media. Katie Porter’s viral videos plunge campaign into ‘disaster’.
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