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. Learn more about The Chad Benson Show https://heliosmedia.us/chad-benson-show/
Episodes
October 6, 2026 • 110 mins
Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died. Mike Lyons, military analyst gives the latest updates from the middle east wars. Jim Bakker dead at 86. Chad's horror movie countdown. Cornell protesters demand university president resign over handling of alleged frat-house gang rape. Trump allows cheaper, dyed diesel on highways to blunt historic fuel cost spike ahead of midterms....
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October 5, 2026 • 110 mins
Siberian flu. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. NFL scores. Tennessee Correction commissioner to resign days after botched execution of Christa Pike. Expedition to South Pacific could solve Amelia Earhart mystery. Taco Bell marathon. Flock cameras still causing an uproar. Trump stumping for GOP midterm candidates. Yemen announces military action against Iran-backed Houthis.
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October 2, 2026 • 110 mins
Christa Pike is in critical condition after failed execution in Tennessee. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the top stories of the week. Chad's NFL picks. New job numbers report.
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October 1, 2026 • 109 mins
Trump stumping for Ken Paxton in Texas. Zach Abraham talks about the latest market trends. Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt. Texas battleground election. 33 days until the big midterm elections. Hypersomnia.
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September 30, 2026 • 109 mins
Israel-bound plane pilot stabbed by co-pilot, causing jet to plunge 18K feet. Trump gathers with AI leaders and floats ‘self-regulation’ as the way to deal with the technology’s dangers. Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team's tactics. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Toddler takes loaded gun to Michigan daycare.
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September 29, 2026 • 109 mins
Latest midterm polling. Senate passes Protect College Sports Act with decisive vote. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest news from the middle east wars. Chelsea handed fine but avoids points deduction for making 'undisclosed payments' of $62M. GoFundMe for Texas man who went viral hauling bags for wife’s cancer bills is removed over ‘factual’ issues. Guys and dating. Lindsay Clancy returns to cour...
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September 28, 2026 • 110 mins
Taxpayer-funded Trump ads draw bipartisan scrutiny ahead of midterms. 5 men arrested over suspected attack at a U.S.-run air force base are British nationals. Powerful nor’easter lashes East Coast with rain, flooding and wind. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy. NFL scores. Two giant pandas arrive in Atlanta from China after Xi-Trump summit. Kansas Livestock Association warns ICE raids are hurting beef industry. Granny with 24k ...
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September 25, 2026 • 110 mins
Trump's state dinner for Xi features a long list of tech titans. Latest midterm polls. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy talks about the top stories of the week. Chad's NFL picks. Heating oil up 80%. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Dolly Parton Day. Texas now putting Flock cameras on trash trucks.
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September 24, 2026 • 109 mins
Trump, Xi expected to talk Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as DC summit kicks off. Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital Management, talks about the economy. Dolly Parton's family fighting over her estate. Idaho officials solved a cold case that may have a connection to the infamous 1982 ‘Tylenol murders’. ‘Many’ pilots, flight attendants are furrie...
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September 23, 2026 • 109 mins
Republicans distancing themselves from Trump. Reality vs. Rhetoric. Media takes Trump to court over revoked WH access. China’s Xi kicks off state visit to Washington on Wednesday with a rare planeside welcome from Trump. Six Flags' X2 roller coaster left riders with brain injuries, lawsuits allege. One-Hit wonder Wednesday. Gas averaging $4.92/gallon. The dangers of Kratom.
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September 22, 2026 • 109 mins
Trump blocks MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House over 'fake news'. Paramount/Warner Bros. merger. Flock camera debate continues. Short Kings. The new words added to the dictionary. Trump to speak at the UN.
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September 21, 2026 • 109 mins
Controversial Converse ad. Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy. Data centers and water usage.
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September 18, 2026 • 110 mins
Finally Friday sounds. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Saudi cancels some oil cargoes after pipeline hit, top buyer chasing alternatives. Chad's NFL picks.
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September 17, 2026 • 110 mins
Truckers feeling the pain of high diesel prices. Trump has been making more stock trades than all of Congress combined. 'Fat Bear Week' to return with internet voting on Alaska's chunkiest ursine ahead of hibernation. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital Management, talks about the economy.
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September 16, 2026 • 109 mins
GOP leaders throw cold water on AI regulation despite apocalyptic industry warnings. Heating oil prices up 30%. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. High diesel prices keeping food prices high. Artists leaving Ed Sheeran tour in support of Macklemore.
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September 15, 2026 • 109 mins
GOP leaders throw cold water on AI regulation despite apocalyptic industry warnings. A spreading war threatens Trump and MBS. McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization. Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration was partially funded by Russian oligarch, the couple confirms. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives a Middle East update. Gas prices remain high. Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran's to...
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September 14, 2026 • 109 mins
Saudi Arabia shutters major oil pipeline struck by drones from Iraq. Midterm Monday's w/Jim Kennedy. NFL weekend recap. Trump downplays the need to check AI development. Changes to SNAP benefits. Controversial Sydney Sweeny ad. Emmy nominees.
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September 11, 2026 • 109 mins
25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on DC and NYC. NFL plays first game in Australia. Jim Kennedy talks about the week's top stories. Friday sound salad. Chad's NFL picks. Diesel prices at an all time high. Wheel of Surprise.
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September 10, 2026 • 109 mins
Donald Trump promises $5,000 payouts if Republicans win midterms. NFL season starts. Apple’s long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo. Anthropic researcher quits, says AI 'could kill us all by the end of the decade'. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital Management, talks about the new Apple iPhone and high oil prices.
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September 9, 2026 • 109 mins
NFL season stats tonight. US strikes five Iranian oil tankers. Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes. Lindsay Clancy jurors on holdout juror: 'He was very arrogant'. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Mom found guilty of abuse for letting 5-year-old walk outside alone. An Anthropic engineer resigns due to fear of AI.
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