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

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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Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown. Attorney General Pam Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing. Ex-FBI Director James Comey to be arraigned after Trump called for his prosecution. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #18. Trials delayed for 2 Uvalde school police officers, 1 to be moved out of town. Supreme Court seems skeptical of Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy. Da...
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Israel marks two years since Hamas attack on October 7. Congress still at a stalemate ending the government shutdown. Supreme Court rejects appeal from Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the latest israel peace plan. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #19. Clashes at ICE facilities in Chicago and Portland as Trump orders in National Guard. Ex-QB Mark Sanchez now facing felony charge for altercation....
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Potential hurdles litter road as Israel and Hamas head to Gaza peace talks. Trump seeks Texas National Guard deployments to Illinois, Oregon, other locations. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #20. Senate returns in search of a deal on sixth day of federal government shutdown. Social media benefits from division. 
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Trump administration tells Congress the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with drug cartels after Venezuela boat strikes. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Chad's NFL picks. Government shutdown day 3. Latest poll shows a growing distrust in media. Updates from UK mass stabbing. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research. 
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No progress in ending the government shutdown. First deployment of National Guard to Memphis expected in next two weeks. U.K. synagogue car and stabbing attack leaves at least 2 dead on Yom Kippur. Local food banks brace for more demand amid government shutdown. Israel blocks main road to Gaza City, gives residents last chance to leave. Democrats are turning up the heat on Mike Johnson over a delay in the Epstein files vote. Elon M...
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Congress fails to prevent a government shutdown. Hegseth uses rare meeting of generals to announce new military standards. Hamas under pressure as Trump issues deadline on Gaza peace plan. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. ICE arrests criminal alien serving as Des Moines Public Schools superintendent. 
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Trump secures Netanyahu's agreement to Gaza deal but Hamas support in question. Government could shut down at midnight. AI actress Tilly Norwood has Hollywood in an uproar. Trump, Hegseth to headline a highly unusual gathering of top military officials. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about the meeting called by Pete Hegseth and the proposed Gaza peace deal. Portland national guard. Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl halftime show....
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2 more bodies found after Michigan church shooting led to devastating fire. Oregon sues to block Trump from deploying state’s National Guard in Portland. Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship. Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas shows due to health issues. Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race as Mamdani gains ground. NFL scores.
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Comey indicted for alleged false statement, obstruction of justice. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. The rise of AI music. Chad's NFL picks. Hegseth orders hundreds of senior military officers to Virginia for highly unusual meeting. TikTok to continue to operate in the US. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest GDP numbers. UEFA heading to a vote next week on booting Israel from European soccer. 
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September 25, 2025 110 mins
Why everyone thinks the Rapture is happening. Republicans push legislation to eliminate government shutdowns. Trump’s new Ukraine stance is meant to pressure Putin, officials say. Dallas ICE shooting fuels political blame game. Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after 27 were killed in floods. Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal on Thursday. 
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Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to late-night television from suspension. Secret Service says it dismantled extensive telecom threat in NYC area. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 2 detainees killed at Dallas ICE facility, 1 shooter found dead. Ryan Routh found guilty on all charges in Trump assassination attempt trial. 
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Jimmy Kimmel's show is returning to ABC on Tuesday, but not all stations will air it. Trump to address world leaders at United Nations today. Mike Lyons, military analyst, with the latest news from the Middle East. Trump makes unproven claims linking autism to Tylenol use by pregnant women. Report alleges Trump border czar Tom Homan accepted bag of $50K in FBI sting. 
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Charlie Kirk Arizona memorial draws record 90,000 people. Disruption continues at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports after cyber-attack. Trump administration set to tie Tylenol to autism risk. Trump calls on Attorney General Bondi to use power of the Justice Department more aggressively. NFL scores. U.S. will complete TikTok deal ‘in coming days’ and control its algorithm. The cost of the American Dream. Fat Bear Week. 
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After Kimmel suspension, Trump sets sights on Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Texas man accused of threatening NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Chad's NFL picks. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the Fed rate cut. FCC investigating Ticketmaster. 
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ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death. Fed announces first rate cut in nine months, signals more reductions to come. Lawmakers blast Kash Patel over Epstein files transparency. Gaza hit by telecoms blackout as Israeli tanks and infantry advance. Donald Trump joins royals for state banquet at Windsor as thousands protest against US president’s visit. Cracker Barrel expects f...
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty. Kash Patel defends record as FBI director and handling of Kirk case in tense hearing. Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 3 killed in US strike on 2nd alleged Venezuelan drug boat. 
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Looking for what motivated the killing of Charlie Kirk. Looksmaxxing and Transmaxxing. Trump signs order to send National Guard to Memphis for crime crackdown. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest in the Russia/Ukraine war. Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89. 
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Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns. Emmy Awards. IDF targets high-rise buildings as Gaza City offensive ramps up. US lawmakers introduce 'thought police' bill to strip citizens of passports over Israel criticism. Kash Patel criticized for his actions and posts during Charlie Kirk shooting investigation. NFL scores. 
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination in custody. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital Management, talks stagflation. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Research, reflects on a draining week. Economic concerns and the rise of poverty. The impact of sports on national unity. 
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