The Chad Benson Show

The Chad Benson Show

The Chad Benson Show is where humor meets the headlines. Each weekday, Chad breaks down politics, culture, and media madness with sharp insight, quick wit, and zero blowhard energy.It’s fun, thoughtful, and refreshingly commonsense — the news show for listeners tired of outrage and noise.

Episodes

January 5, 2026 110 mins
Deposed Venezuelan leader Maduro, wife to appear in New York court after U.S. capture. CES 2026. Ayatollah Khamenei plans to flee to Moscow if Iran unrest intensifies. Medical AI. Copyrights entering the public domain. 
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Trump Mobile delays gold-colored phone rollout. Mayor Mamdani signs five executive orders on first day in office. Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking. Congress failed to extend Obamacare subsidies. Trump says US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters. Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter found dead at San Francisco hotel. CBS News insider says the network knew the Hunter Biden laptop was verified. 
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December 31, 2025 109 mins
The Best of Chad Benson
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December 30, 2025 110 mins
Top news stories of 2025. Greene claims Trump said his ‘friends will get hurt’ on Epstein files. Trump threatens to 'knock the hell' out of Iran if they build weapons. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the Ukraine/Russia peace plan. Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Research gives a 2025 review. 2026 predictions. 
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Russia launches 'massive strike' on Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-U.S. talks. Bomb cyclone to bring blizzard conditions, icy travel to northeast. New Yorkers say goodbye to bad memories from 2025 in annual 'Good Riddance Day'. Trump says the U.S. took out a 'big facility' in Venezuela amid strikes on alleged drug boats. Iranian president: Country in ‘full-scale war’ with West. Search resumes for MH 370. DC pipe...
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US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria. Logan Paul to auction pristine $5.3M Pokémon card. The insane amount of money Mariah Carey makes a year from her famous Christmas jingle. Mom accidentally burns family Elf on the Shelf in oven. Congress set records in 2025, some more dubious than others. Officials recommend wearing masks during flu season. Most popular Christmas movies according to Rotten Tomatoes. Minn.'s Somal...
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Strip Club Offers Deals in Exchange for Donations to Toys for Tots. US warship nears Latin America amid rising tensions. Most hated Christmas movies. Postponed '60 Minutes' segment on Salvadoran prison is streamed by Canadian outlet. Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago. Joe Rogan Suggests Donald Trump Has 'Lost It'. More Epstein documents released. Government to garnish wages for student loan debt. Holiday tra...
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December 23, 2025 110 mins
Winter storms affecting holiday travel. Venezuela seeks UN meeting as Trump’s oil crackdown intensifies. NORAD Santa Tracker. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the next steps between the US and Venezuela. A Chadmark Christmas. GP-1 drugs now approved in pill form. Barry Manilow diagnosed again with cancer. New batch of Epstein files released. 
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Schumer accuses DOJ of breaking the law over redacted Epstein files. TSA and holiday travel. New flu variant causes rising cases nationwide. School bus driver responds to backlash after she was fired over 'English-only' sign. CBS postpones '60 Minutes' story on Trump deportees at the last minute. Japan's Christmas KFC tradition. Rep. Kevin Kiley sounds alarm on rising cost of youth sports in congressional hearing. Weekend movie box...
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Brown University and MIT shooting suspect found dead. DOJ faces Friday deadline to release remaining Epstein files. Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis, opening door to broader weed access. TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group. Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center. Flu cases spiking across the US. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the economy and the stock market. Jim...
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Trump attempts domestic reset with fast-paced White House address. The most dangerous states for Christmas. Academy awards moving to YouTube. Nick Reiner makes first court appearance after being charged with the murder of his parents. Search continues for Brown University shooter. More shoppers admit to stealing from self-checkout. Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director. 
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December 17, 2025 109 mins
Rob Reiner's son arrested for his murder. Steven Spielberg confirms new sci-fi film Disclosure Day. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday Christmas edition. Data centers causing energy rates to rise. Trump turns to primetime address to sell agenda. Plus-size park hoppers. House GOP will not allow amendment vote to extend ObamaCare subsidies. Trump orders naval blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers. 
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December 16, 2025 110 mins
Trump Criticizes Rob Reiner After His Death. FBI arrests 4 people they say were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the latest happenings in the Middle East. Worst Christmas song #1. GOP and the ACA.  
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Rob Reiner, wife found dead with apparent stab wounds inside Brentwood home. 15 killed in mass shooting in Sydney. Police release person of interest in shooting at Brown University. Worst Christmas song #2. What makes a great Christmas song? Stay-at-home-mom salary. 
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Senate blocks Democrats’ bill to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies. Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore accused of stalking victim 'for months' in police dispatch audio. Paul Limon, tech expert, talks AI, Disney and Sora. Worst Christmas songs #3. Indiana Senate Republicans reject Trump’s redistricting push. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management talks the economy and the stock market. 
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December 11, 2025 109 mins
US seizes oil tanker near Venezuela. Senate to vote on dueling health care proposals as ACA premium hikes loom. Michigan coach detained by police after firing for alleged 'inappropriate relationship' with staffer. University of Utah unveils first-of-its-kind revenue plan for athletics department. Erika Kirk pushes back on 'evil' conspiracies about husband's death. Worst Christmas song #4. Study finds some shoppers pay different pri...
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People now using GoFundMe to afford food and basic necessities. Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia. Philip Rivers could become the third-oldest starting quarterback in NFL history. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday, Christmas edition. Trump trying to sell economic success. Travelers visiting the United States from countries like Britain, France, Germany and South Korea could soon have to undergo a review of up to fiv...
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December 9, 2025 109 mins
The issue of affordability. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talk the latest in the Russian/Ukraine war. Cold weather sweeping across the US. 2026 World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle Will Feature Egypt and Iran. Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. attorney after disqualification. Nice guys finish last. Virginia liquor store trashed by drunk raccoon introduces new cocktails inspired by viral tipsy critter. 
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SCOTUS agrees to hear case on birthright citizenship. MTG sits down with 60 Minutes. Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors. College football playoff schedule released. The fight over redistricting.
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use new congressional district map drawn to favor Republicans. FBI arrests suspect in investigation into pipe bombs planted near DNC, RNC before Jan. 6 attack. Candace Owens accepts TPUSA's challenge to discuss Charlie Kirk's assassination. 2026 World Cup selection. 59% of young people believe AI poses a threat to their job prospects. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the job market. Jim Kennedy.
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