The Chad Benson Show

The Chad Benson Show

New, Fresh, Exciting Take on the Events and Top News of the Day.

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March 24, 2025 109 mins
Chad attends a Tesla protest. U.S. Postal Service workers protest outside Huntington Station post office against potential privatization. George Foreman dies at 76. MAGA Influencers Targeted by 'Swatting' Calls. 
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Attorney General Pam Bondi accuses 3 Tesla vandals of ‘domestic terrorism’ after string of attacks. Trump signs order to dismantle US education department. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy, Kenndey Institute for Public Policy Research, talks about the continuing decline of California. Controversial Snow White movie opens this weekend. Electrical fire closes Heathrow airport.  Wheel of Surprise. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, discuss...
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Trump to sign order today aimed at eliminating Education Department. Judge warns of consequences if Trump administration violated deportation order. TSA reminds public of REAL ID enforcement deadline. Israeli strikes kill dozens as military launches first ground campaign since ceasefire collapsed. No big revelations in released JFK files. Anthony Mackie says that we have been living through the "death of American male". Social Secu...
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Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire. Trump urges immigrants to ‘self-deport’ in new social media campaign. Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination. SpaceX Dragon successfully splashes down, returning NASA astronauts back to Earth. Court hearing on deportations moves ahead despite Justice Department objection. Woke Wednesday. 
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Trump to release 80,000 pages of JFK files. French politician says US should return Statue of Liberty. Israel launches waves of strikes on Gaza with more than 400 reportedly killed. Putin and Trump set to discuss Russia's demands for a Ukraine ceasefire deal. Workers reporting increased levels of burnout. Weaponized migration.  
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Trump administration deports Venezuelans despite court order. Houthi militia unsuccessfully retaliates after it said U.S. strikes on Yemen killed 53. Violent tornadoes hit parts of U.S. as severe storms kill at least 40. Stranded astronauts expected to return to earth Tuesday.  The rise of AI companions. As anger builds over Elon Musk, showroom protests grow nationwide. Trump claims Biden pardons are 'VOID,' alleging they were sign...
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Many Americans see Trump's actions on economy as too erratic, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds. Friday Sound Salad. Trump to use 'Alien Enemies Act' to supercharge deportations, target gangs. Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated. Protests at Trump Tower. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research. 
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March 13, 2025 109 mins
Americans and economic uncertainty. Kremlin aide dismisses U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire proposal. Republicans facing a tough battle to pass a continuing resolution in the Senate. Tesla faces vandalism and protests amid backlash against Elon Musk. Track athlete facing charges after hitting her competitor with a baton. Arrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is not about free speech. Fear of flying is hurting ticket sales after m...
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Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff. Judge says Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can't be deported from U.S. as protesters call for his release. US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire. TikTok expands Family Pairing feature with new parental controls. Rosie O'Donnell has moved to Ireland and only plans to return to US when it’s ‘safe’. Woke Wednesd...
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Are Republicans now the party of the working class? Global stock markets register heavy falls as White House tries to talk up Trump tariffs. X hit with massive cyber attack. Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia student protests. Loch Ness research centre is hiring a full-time Nessie hunter. Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine will attend US peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Congress trying to pa...
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Trump declines to rule out recession amid tariffs’ effects on markets. Federal government shutdown looming. Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister. Sleep-maxing. The debate over school funding. 
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Fetterman calls out Democrats for 'unhinged petulance' during Trump address. The debate over daylight savings time. Investigation into Trump assasination attempt. Trump threatens Russia with 'large scale' sanctions. New jobs report. The continuing fight to close the Department of Education. 
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House to hold censure vote against Democrat Al Green after he disrupted Trump's address. Trump to order US Education Department abolished. Trump announces one-month delay of US tariffs for cars from Canada, Mexico. Price of eggs still rising. Boston mayor grilled as misinformation flies at sanctuary cities hearing. Dems looking for a "relatable" message for voters. 
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Democrats embarrass themselves during Trump's speech to Congress. Democratic Rep. Al Green removed after disrupting Trump's speech. Dems continue to lack leadership. 6 confirmed tornadoes cause widespread damage across Texas. The Wheel of Surprise with Trump's speech. Trump touts ‘important’ letter from Zelensky amid push to smooth relations. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital.
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US tariffs on Canada and Mexico take effect as China takes aim at US farm exports. Trump to lay out domestic and foreign policy agenda in address to Congress. Pope Francis off mechanical ventilation, stabilizing after breathing crises. Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's cause of death still under investigation. Canada's Ontario threatens to cut off electricity, critical mineral supply over U.S. tariffs. Boston mayor, top cop cri...
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Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup. Oscar winners. Israel says it will block aid going into Gaza until Hamas agrees to ceasefire extension. 
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No new bombshells in Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files. Friday Sound Salad. Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US. Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa suffered no external trauma as autopsies are completed. Zelensky lands in US ahead of crucial meeting with Trump. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. 
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February 27, 2025 110 mins
Jake Tapper promoting his new book. Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home. Nationwide economic blackout on Feb. 28 aims to clapback at major corporations backtracking on DEI. Jeffrey Epstein flight logs and files listing ‘a lot of names’ to be released. Trump says US will sell $5 million ‘gold card’ to wealthy foreigners. Egg-flation. Texas child is first reported US measles death in a decade as outbrea...
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House budget plan advances to final floor vote. US strikes a deal with Ukraine that includes access to its rare earth minerals. More than100 intelligence staffers to be fired over sexually explicit texts. FBI says 21-year-old planned attack on Texas police similar to 2016 Dallas ambush. Another close call with 2 jets in Chicago. Woke Wednesday. NFL looking to ban the "tush push". Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy Institute for Public Poli...
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February 25, 2025 109 mins
Latest economic outlook poll. Pope Francis in critical condidtion. Denny's joins Waffle House in adding an egg surcharge. Trump and Macron meet to discuss solutions to the Russia/Ukraine war. Trump and tariffs. Fyre Festival 2 tickets go on sale as Billy McFarland attempts to come back from 2017 disaster. DOGE's Elon Musk says federal employees must document their work or resign. Another plane has mechanical issues while in flight....
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