The Chad Benson Show

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

December 5, 2025 109 mins
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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The economy and affordability. Pentagon declares ‘TOTAL exoneration’ of Hegseth in Signal flap. Newly released video and photos show Epstein's private island home. Most searched for terms of 2025. Luigi Mangione returns to court on anniversary of assassination of United Healthcare CEO. Raccoon found passed out in bathroom of Virginia ABC Store after breaking in, ransacking shelves. FBI arrests suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case. 
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Republicans barely won in a Trump-friendly Tennessee district. With ‘Trump Accounts,’ your baby could qualify for $1,000. Winter storm warnings stretch across northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions. Comer targets Walz in new House investigation, citing nearly $1B in alleged Minnesota fraud. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. The ‘travel team trap’ that’s sapping parents’ time and bank accounts. Small business drive large 32K ...
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December 2, 2025 109 mins
Oxford word of the year is "rage baiting". Luigi Mangione back in court as attorneys seek to exclude key evidence. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks latest in the Russia/Ukraine peace plan. Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. 
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December 1, 2025 109 mins
Cyber Monday. College football playoff picture. Minnesota government workers blame Walz for 'massive fraud' amid allegations against Somali community. US leads the world in shark attacks. Lawmakers warn Hegseth may have committed war crimes following second-strike report. Gas prices falling. 
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November 28, 2025 109 mins
One of 2 Nation Guard members shot in DC on Wed has died. Suspect in Washington DC national guard shooting had ties to CIA. Black Friday Shopping. Thanksgiving football. Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies search home of Zelenskyy’s chief aide. Marjorie Taylor Greene elaborates further on why she is leaving Congress. 
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November 28, 2025 109 mins
The Best of Chad Benson
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2 National guard members in critical condition after shooting in D.C. Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly in confrontation over ‘illegal orders’ video. Trump pushes Ukraine, Russia on peace deal, but key issues are unresolved. Vatican warns against rise in polyamory. Gen Z is swapping booze for lattes, mocktails and ‘wellness’ drinks. Trump backs Kash Patel after report that he considered ousting the FBI directo...
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November 25, 2025 110 mins
Severe weather causing flight delays in Texas. Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. U.S. and Ukraine finalizing peace deal but Russia likely to reject changes. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the Ukraine peace deal. A rare 'Superman No. 1' comic book found in an attic fetches $9.12M. Majority of Americans say prices, inflation aren't as good as Trump admi...
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces plans to resign. Holiday travel tips.The cost of Thanksgiving dinner. Weekend movie box office numbers. Ukraine peace talks in Geneva 'productive and meaningful,' Rubio says. Etiquette lessons for Gen Z professionals. 
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Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan. Sharia law and Texas. US keeping the pressure up on Venezuela. Controversy over AI Christmas toys. Trump calls lawmakers' message to military to refuse illegal orders ‘seditious'. Transportation Department asks passengers to ‘dress with respect’ at airports. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital talks the economy. NASA releases new photos of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. J...
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Justice Department now has 30 days to post all the Epstein files. DOJ admits not all grand jury members saw the final version of the indictment against James Comey. Is America on the verge of collapse? U.S. issues travel warning for Japan as country deals with spike in bear attacks. Trump said to approve covert CIA operation in Venezuela. Americans increasingly unhappy. Real ID and travel. 
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Epstein files bill awaits Trump’s signature after clearing Congress. Cloudflare traces hours-long outage to one single file. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms. How the online extremist network 764 is threatening teen lives. 
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Trump says he will sign bill to release Epstein files if Congress passes it. Trump to welcome Saudi crown prince with offer of fighter jets, business deals. US judge says government 'missteps' may have tainted Comey case. Mike Lyons, military analyst talks about the meeting between Trump and MBS. Outage at Cloudflare disrupts access to some popular websites. The battle inside the MAGA movement. OJ Simpson’s estate accepts $58m clai...
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Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene engage in war of words over Epstein investigation. Israeli leaders voice opposition to Palestinian state before UN Gaza vote. Trump considers talks with Venezuela's Maduro even as U.S. ramps up military pressure. Weekend movie box office numbers. NBA requests cell phones for multiple teams in sports betting probe. Holiday travel predictions. Chip Roy and other republicans push bill to block and deport ...
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Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate. Starbucks unionized workers go on strike, demanding labor contract. Clash over healthcare subsidies threatens to reshape 2026 midterms. Congressional hemp restrictions threaten $28 billion industry, sending companies scrambling. Trump promises of direct checks test his economic message. US tariffs on coffee and bananas to ease under new trade deals. Zach ...
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US government reopens after longest-ever shutdown. House Democrats release new Epstein emails referencing Trump. US mints final 1-cent coins after over 230 years in circulation. The No. 1 country song in the US right now is AI-generated. Trump, who slapped an extra $100,000 on the H-1B visa, now says there aren’t enough talented people in the U.S. to fill jobs. Grijalva Signs Epstein Petition, Starting Clock Toward a Vote. 
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Congress inches towards ending shutdown with no extension of ACA subsidies. Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in the Caribbean in latest escalation of Trump’s war on cartel boats. Laura Ingraham clashes with Donald Trump in Fox News interview. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Why socialism is becoming popular with young people. Trump mentioned in newly released Epstein emails.
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Senate approves shutdown ending legislation, sending bill to the House for a vote. Chuck Schumer faces mounting calls from Democrats to resign as Senate leader. FAA cutting flights by 6% due to staffing shortages. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about Trump meeting with the Syrian president in DC. Veterans Day. Ghislaine Maxwell gets special treatment in prison, Rep. Jamie Raskin says a whistleblower told him. Supreme Court to ...
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Senate takes a big first step to end government shutdown. Trump proposes 50-year mortgages to help homebuyers. Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election. Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis L. Ortiz indicted for allegedly rigging pitches in MLB betting scheme. 50 years since the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Thousands massacred in Sudan amid growing humanitarian crisis. Millions on al...
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