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

June 5, 2026 109 mins
Oil prices set to spike. Emotional testimony marks Day 1 of Karmelo Anthony murder trial in deadly Frisco track meet stabbing. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's headlines. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the oil market. World Cup news. 
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House votes to rebuke Trump over war with Iran. Jury seated in Karmelo Anthony murder trial a year after fatal track meet stabbing. Flesh-eating screwworm returns to U.S. after 60 years, threatening cattle herd. '60 Minutes' in turmoil after longtime correspondent Scott Pelley is fired. World Cup news. Trump compares D.C. reflecting pool to skyscrapers. SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship. 
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Karen Bass to face runoff election amid tough challenge from Spencer Pratt. CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer. Iran targets Kuwait and Bahrain as US conducts new strikes in latest test of peace talks. Trump names housing chief Bill Pulte acting intelligence director, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trad...
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June 2, 2026 109 mins
LA Mayoral election today. Scott Pelley accuses CBS News’ Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’. UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the US's next steps with Iran. AI film making. World Cup news. 
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Trump says Iran must reopen Strait of Hormuz, demands tougher nuclear terms. Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250. Midterm Mondays w/ im Kennedy. Kane Parsons becomes youngest director with a no. 1 film as 'Backrooms' tops box office. World Cup news. Ex-US attorney general defends Epstein files handling in congressional probe. Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cas...
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US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet'. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top headlines. Artists dropping out of Freedom 250 fest. Scripps Spelling Bee finals. World Cup news. Friday Sound Salad. 
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May 28, 2026 110 mins
Spencer Pratt vs. Karen Bass. Spider-Noir review – Nicolas Cage’s stylish take on the superhero as a 1940s detective is huge fun. Google information security engineer charged with using inside information to make $1M on Polymarket. World Cup news. Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies. Justice Department investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury. 
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May 27, 2026 109 mins
Primary election results. Midterm breakdown w/ Jim Kennedy. Exhibit combining Pokémon and real fossils opens at Chicago Field Museum. World Cup news. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks Iran and oil prices. Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
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Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest from the middle east. Primary elections. World Cup news. Trump's health in question. Gas 50 cents away from an all-time high. 
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Omar silent when confronted on alleged ties to massive Minnesota fraud scandal. Britney Spears offered to make lasagna for police in DUI arrest. House Republicans pull vote on Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass. Trump slams 'total jerk' Stephen Colbert with parting 'Late Show' shot. Substitute teacher who was found passed out drunk in middle school pickup line had a 0.376 BAC and a bottle of Skol vodka...
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Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran. US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, breaks down this week's top headlines. Trump's $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough. World Cup news. Jailed for 37 days for posting a meme of Pres. Trump, Tenn. man reaches settlement for civil r...
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Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet delivers major blow to Massie in fiery GOP primary. World Cup history. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Teenagers behind mass shooting in San Diego rushed at mosque ‘fully armored’. The side effects of GLP-1 drugs. 
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Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives his opinion on Trump's actions in Iran. Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury. Judge blocks evidence from Luigi Mangione backpack in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case. World Cup news. 2 arrested after person breaks into Punch the monkey’s enclosure in Japan.
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Anniversary of Mt. St. Helen's eruption. Trump, top officials and faith leaders headline historic ‘Rededicate 250’ rally on National Mall. In every corner of the country, the middle class struggles with affordability. Luigi Mangione prosecutors can use gun and notebook as evidence, judge rules. World Cup history. Swatch stores shutter amid long lines for highly anticipated collaboration release. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy. 
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May 15, 2026 109 mins
Trump returns from China summit. Jim Kennedy breaks down this week's headlines. US math and reading scores declining. Supreme Court allows abortion pill to remain available by mail nationwide. Trump wants birthright citizenship changes. World Cup news. Friday Sound Salad. Cuba running out of fuel. 
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Xi hails US-China relations as world’s most consequential, but warns Trump on Taiwan. World Cup Half-Time show announced. Utah woman who wrote book on grief gets life without parole for killing husband. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks market trends. Political generational divide. 
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Trump arrives in China to meet with Xi in Beijing. World Cup history. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Climbing Mt. Everest. Trump says he’s not thinking about Americans’ finances ‘even a little bit’ in Iran talks. 
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May 12, 2026 110 mins
Gas prices at an all time high. Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest from the middle east. World Cup history. Trump Mobile phone release date remains uncertain. Is Netflix spying on you?
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2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation. Skylab crews reported unexplained lights, ‘reddish object’: UFO files. Mid Term Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport. Consumer prices still rising. Trump calls Iran’s response to U.S. peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’. World Cup history. Donald Trump sp...
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