Ben Dennis

Byline with Ben Dennis

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Byline with Ben Dennis is a weekly interview series exploring how power moves through political communication and media. Hosted by journalist Ben Dennis, the show looks beyond the headlines to ask what’s really driving the moment — from messaging strategy to media incentives and institutional pressure. Rather than reacting to noise, Byline focuses on understanding how communication shapes democracy. New episodes every Monday.

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USAID Cuts Explained: What Foreign Aid Reductions Mean for America’s Global Power 07.11.2025 26:32

In this episode of Byline with Ben Dennis (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube), we dive into the sweeping cuts to longtime humanitarian efforts at USAID and their implications for America’s global standing. Ben interviews Asher Moss, Executive Director of the Alliance for American Leadership, to discuss the fallout from recent and massive cuts to USAID. Asher provides an insider’s perspective on how...

Fighting Political Violence & Heated Rhetoric: How Ethics & Everyone Can Play a Role 31.10.2025 30:44

On this episode of Byline with Ben Dennis , journalist Ben Dennis explores how Americans can push back against political violence and toxic polarization. His guest, Peter Loge — director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at George Washington University — unpacks how tech companies, politicians and voters can reflect on the role they play. With insight and humor, they reveal how e...

Bombing boats, White House demo, Putin talks scrapped 24.10.2025 13:45

This week on Byline with Ben Dennis , we’re unpacking a whirlwind of headlines — from former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s stunning 18-count indictment to new legal trouble for James Comey and New York’s Attorney General, all raising questions about political retaliation at the highest levels. Plus, inside President Trump’s controversial plan to demolish part of the White House East Wing...