The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Swatting Incidents : A series of swatting attacks targeted conservative commentators and journalists starting from March 11th. Swatting involves making false emergency calls to prompt SWAT teams to descend on unsuspecting victims. At least 15 conservative figures have been swatted within a week, leading to concerns about domestic terrorism and attempted murder. The FBI, Attorney General, and Secre...

Elon Musk's Impact : Musk's significant influence in various sectors, including government and technology. Comparison between the mess found at Twitter and the federal government. Federal Government Inefficiencies : Discussion on the inefficiencies and waste within the federal government. Examples of wasteful expenditures, such as excessive software licenses and unused credit cards. Issues with go...

Dismantling the Department of Education : President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the federal Department of Education. The initiative aims to return education control to families and states, rather than federal bureaucracies. The order directs the Secretary of Education to facilitate the closure of the department while ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of services and progr...

Domestic Terrorism Against Tesla : We discuss the recent surge in violence and arson targeting Tesla, which Elon Musk has described as unprecedented coordinated violence against a peaceful company. We highlight the political context, suggesting that the Democratic Party is characterized by anger and hatred, particularly towards figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Mentioning specific incidents...

Department of Education : Trump announced plans to shut down the Department of Education, criticizing its performance and advocating for education to be managed by individual states. He emphasized that this move would not disrupt public schooling but would allow states to tailor education to their needs. The speech highlighted poor performance rankings of the U.S. in education compared to other co...

Mars Exploration : Elon Musk predicts humans will set foot on Mars by 2029. Possibility of finding ruins of an alien civilization or subterranean microbial life on Mars. Emphasis on building a self-sustaining city on Mars to ensure survival even if Earth faces catastrophic events. Technological Advancements : Musk believes a self-sustaining settlement on Mars can be achieved in 20 years. Importanc...

Mars Exploration and Colonization : Elon Musk predicts humans will set foot on Mars by 2029. He emphasizes the importance of building a self-sustaining city on Mars to ensure survival even if Earth faces catastrophic events. Technological advancements needed for a self-sustaining settlement include recreating Earth's industrial base on Mars. Alien Life : Musk is skeptical about finding alien life...

Biden's Pardons and the Auto Pen Controversy : Trump claims that Biden's pardons for January 6th committee members are invalid because they were signed using an auto pen, suggesting Biden was unaware of the pardons 1 . Trump argues that the use of the auto pen might indicate illegal activity and calls for an investigation 1 . Counter-Terrorism Efforts : Trump has intensified counter-terrorism acti...

Introduction and Setting : The podcast is recorded at the White House with Elon Musk as a special guest. Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson introduce the episode and highlight Musk's significant impact in the first fifty days of the new administration. Federal Government and Waste : Musk discusses the inefficiencies and waste he found in the federal government compared to Twitter. Examples include excessiv...

Introduction and Setting : The podcast is recorded at the White House with Elon Musk as a special guest. Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson introduce the episode and highlight Musk's significant impact in the first fifty days of the new administration. Federal Government and Waste : Musk discusses the inefficiencies and waste he found in the federal government compared to Twitter. Examples include excessiv...

Job Gains for Native-Born Americans : We discuss a new jobs report showing significant job gains for native-born Americans under Donald Trump's administration. It highlights that 284,000 more Americans are working, while 87,000 fewer foreign-born workers are employed. This shift is contrasted with the previous administration's policies, which allegedly favored foreign workers. Fraudulent Loans Dur...

Immigration Policy and Self-Deportation App : The Trump administration has repurposed the controversial CBP One app, initially used by the Biden administration to facilitate migrant entry, into a self-deportation app called CBP Home. This app allows illegal immigrants to register for self-deportation, with the promise of potential legal re-entry in the future if they comply. Anti-Semitism and Coll...

Hunter Biden's Financial Troubles : We detail Hunter Biden's financial struggles post-presidency, including slow sales of his memoir and artwork, and legal issues related to his laptop. Hunter Biden's court filings reveal significant debts and a request to drop a lawsuit due to lack of funds.     2. Sanctuary Cities : We talk on sanctuary city policies, highlighting cases where loca...

Terror-Linked Migrants : The episode starts with a discussion about the release of nearly 100 terror-linked migrants into the United States in 2024 by the Biden administration. Tulsi Gabbard, now the Director of National Intelligence, revealed that these individuals were known to be linked to terrorist organizations but were released after being arrested. Take It Down Act : Senator Cruz talks abou...

Government Shutdown : The host discusses the likelihood of a government shutdown due to Senate Democrats blocking a GOP funding bill. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, criticizes Democrats for their stance, suggesting they are doing it for political reasons to hurt Donald Trump. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argues that the GOP's funding bill was drafted without Democratic input, leading...

Fraudulent Loans to Children : The Department of Government Oversight (DOGE) discovered that the Small Business Administration (SBA) granted approximately 5,600 loans worth $312 million to borrowers listed as eleven years old or younger 1 . These loans were issued over a two-year period (2020-2021) and involved incorrect Social Security numbers 1 . Loans to Centenarians : The SBA also issued over...

Pro-Hamas Protesters and Democratic Support : The podcast criticizes Democrats for defending pro-Hamas protesters who have been arrested for disrupting college campuses with anti-Semitic protests. It argues that the Democratic Party supports these protesters, which the hosts believe is a stance against Jewish students and Israel. Biden Administration's Financial Mismanagement : The podcast discuss...

Border Security Secured the border : Border crossings down by over 95%. Lake and Riley Act : Legislation to protect Americans from crimes by illegal immigrants. Deportation of criminals : Mass deportation of illegal immigrant killers, rapists, and drug dealers. Fentanyl crisis : Addressing the fentanyl crisis. Closed parole loophole : Ending the abuse of the illegal immigrant parole scheme. Border...

Trump's Commitment to Addressing Campus Radicalization : Donald Trump, during his campaign and presidency, promised to hold universities accountable for not stopping anti-Semitic and violent protests. He specifically targeted Columbia University, which faced significant anti-Semitic protests following Hamas's attack on Israel. #FederalFunding Cuts : The Trump administration announced the rescissio...

Anti-Semitism at Columbia University : The podcast highlights the rise of anti-Semitic protests at Columbia University, particularly following Hamas's October 7th attack on Israel. Columbia University faced criticism for not protecting Jewish students, leading to the resignation of its president, Menu Shaffique. The Trump administration has cut off $400 million in federal funding to Columbia Unive...

Highlights of Trump's Speech : President Trump emphasized his early accomplishments and his vision for the future. Key issues addressed include securing the border, lowering taxes, restoring American manufacturing, fighting crime, and national security. Trump presented these policies in an emotional and personal way. Criticism of Democrats' Reactions : The podcast criticizes Democrats for their la...

Zelensky's Visit to the White House : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the White House was deemed unsuccessful as he left without securing additional support. Zelensky's subsequent meetings with European leaders were highlighted, emphasizing Europe's role in supporting Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's proposal for a Ukraine peace plan was discussed, stressing the nee...

Terrorist Releases : Under Joe Biden's leadership, nearly 100 terror-linked migrants were deliberately released into U.S. communities in 2024. Tulsi Gabbard, named Director of National Intelligence by Donald Trump, held a press conference highlighting these issues, emphasizing the need for a unified effort to ensure national security. Border Security : The influx of over 21 million illegal immigra...

Terror-Linked Migrants : The episode starts with a discussion about the release of nearly 100 terror-linked migrants into the United States in 2024 by the Biden administration. Tulsi Gabbard, now the Director of National Intelligence, revealed that these individuals were known to be linked to terrorist organizations but were released after being arrested. Take It Down Act : Senator Cruz talks abou...

  1. Public Approval : A CBS poll indicated that 76% of viewers approved of Trump's address. 91% of viewers felt Trump addressed issues they cared about. 74% found the address presidential, informative, and entertaining. 71% found the speech inspiring. Content of the Speech : Trump highlighted his accomplishments since his inauguration and emphasized that his administration was just getting s...