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. Learn more about The Chad Benson Show https://heliosmedia.us/chad-benson-show/

Episodes

James Talarico Holds Town Hall in Texas

October 15, 2026 • 109 mins
James Talerico holds Town Hall in Texas. Latest midterm polling numbers. Paul Limon, Fatty Acid Studio, talks about the advancement of AI. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown. Trump rallying for candidates in AZ and MT. Diesel prices spike again. Kelly Clarkson's feud with Brooklyn store escalates as owner says she 'put us in danger' and raises bird's price to $15m.
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Katie Zacharia's Debut Shows the Pitfalls and Possibilities of White House Press Secretary's Role

October 14, 2026 • 109 mins
Katie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown. Inflation still on the rise. Horse-drawn carriages in New York City expected to be outlawed. Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct. US threatens to suspend intel sharing, weapons purchases if Ukraine continues Russia energ...
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Immigration Agents Search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Home

October 13, 2026 • 109 mins
Immigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home. Witnesses describe horrifying moment when man was killed on the Six Flags Goliath roller coaster. AL PITRELLI looks back on TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's 1996 Formation and 30th Anniversary tour. Chad's voicemails. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the possibility of livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown. Crew searching for Amelia Ear...
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22 Days Until Midterm Elections

October 12, 2026 • 110 mins
22 Days until midterm elections. Thousands of Florida households without power after Hurricane Isaias. Midterm Monday's /w Jim Kennedy. Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia. James Talarico resurfaces after extended absence as his campaign pushes back. Man killed by tiger in England after entering enclosure at wildlife park. Christa Pike discharged from the hospital and back in prison. The history of ...
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Should the Fort Hood Execution Be Livestreamed?

October 9, 2026 • 109 mins
Should the Fort Hood Execution Be Livestreamed? Bronx ICE Shooting. Hurricane Isaias. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Finally Friday Sounds. Jim Kennedy Talks Execution Debate, Debt, and Trump. Midterm Rumors and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Donor Controversy. Chad Scary Movie Countdown
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Chad's Scary Movie Countdown

October 8, 2026 • 110 mins
Chad scary movie countdown. Texas execution. Midterm update. Terror attack stopped in MN. San Jose tells food pantry it must shut down.
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Christa Pike Conscious and Speaking After Botched Execution

October 7, 2026 • 109 mins
Christa Pike conscious and speaking after botched execution. Russian lab worker's suspected plague death leaves experts puzzled. Halloween candy prices up 32%. Chad Scary Movie Countdown. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Betting on the Second Coming.
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Russia Says Worker at Anti-Plague Institute Died from Pneumonia of Undetermined Origin

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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Siberian Flu

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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Christa Pike Is in Critical Condition After Failed Execution in Tennessee

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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Trump Stumping for Ken Paxton in Texas

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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Israel-Bound Plane Pilot Stabbed by Co-Pilot, Causing Jet to Plunge 18K Feet

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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Latest Midterm Polling

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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Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Draw Bipartisan Scrutiny Ahead of Midterms

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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Trump's State Dinner for Xi Features a Long List of Tech Titans

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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Trump, Xi Expected to Talk Taiwan, AI, Trade and Iran as DC Summit Kicks Off

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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Republicans Distancing Themselves from Trump

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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Trump Blocks MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House Over 'Fake News'

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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Controversial Converse Ad

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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Finally Friday Sounds

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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