The Big Ben Show

On this encore episode... Does the Biden family corruption go straight to the top? House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) weighs in on developments concerning alleged bribery schemes between the Biden family and foreign entities. Plus, Congressman Comer lays out how decisions President Biden made both during this current administration and the Obama administration were directly affected by pa...

As Monumental Sports & Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis is poised to move both the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals from Capital One Arena in downtown D.C. to a new arena in Northern Virginia, he has received criticism from local politicians. However, Ben refutes this pushback, and highlights D.C.'s crime crisis and the lack of competent leadership on the part of Mayor Bowser. Follow Ben on...

After a controversial, and what some are calling, antisemitic SNL cold open, depicting Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) grilling the Presidents of elite universities, Ben responds in kind, explaining why the show's live audience remained silent during this segment when usually cold opens are known to invoke laughter. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

American Diplomat, Secretary of State under President Nixon and Ford, and Political Scientist Henry Kissinger died last week at the age of 100. While Kissinger was a controversial figure in American politics, many argue that it is undeniable that he shaped modern foreign policy. Ben takes a look at the life of Kissinger, from his rise to political office in the Nixon Administration to his ideologi...

As the ceasefire allowing hostages to be released into Israel has now been extended for two more days, New York Businessman Seth Sklar, who just returned from Israel, accounts for the situation on the ground as well as how the Jewish community is dealing with antisemitic rhetoric throughout the United States. Later, Ben is joined by Jewish Insider Reporter, Haley Cohen, who shares some of the inco...

As Americans head into Thanksgiving week, Ben draws on the history of Thanksgiving, from the Pilgrims on the Mayflower to President George Washington's creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, to explain why despite America's modern struggles, we still have a lot to be thankful for in our unique American experiment. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

As a New York Times/Siena Poll shows former President Trump leading President Biden in multiple key swing states, the calls to replace Biden on the Democratic ticket look far more serious today than just a few weeks ago. This, as Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that he will not seek re-election for his seat in 2024, but rather will be "traveling the country and speaking out, to see if there i...

As Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) stands strong on his commitment to blockade military nominees, he did state after a closed-door GOP conference meeting that he would be open to five or six options to eventually allow the nominations through. Senator Tuberville joins Ben to discuss why he is maintaining the holds and what it would take for him to change his stance. The Senator, and former Auburn...

As late-night television falls from the cultural relevance and political influence it once enjoyed, Ben uses the recent controversy surrounding comedian Hasan Minaj's bending of the truth to highlight where comedy can once again regain its stride. Plus, he explains how the newly anointed host of 'After Midnight', Taylor Tomlinson has done so well in a comedic world that values identity politics ov...

Ben weighs in on the newly elected Speaker of the House Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) and explains why he has drawn fierce criticism from left-wing voices such as former White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki. Plus, Ben explains what having a new Speaker means from the war on Israel as well as some concerning comments from a member of 'The Squad' about where America's loyalties should lie. Follo...

Today, Ben shares an insightful history of the role of Speaker of the House. He details what changes in the role led to the dilemma of the House of Representatives being without a Speaker today. Ben spells out how the vast changes made during the reigns of Speaker Tip O'Neil and Speaker Newt Gingrich fundamentally altered the role of the House in American government. Plus, Ben weighs in on where S...

As the War in Israel enters its second week, Ben shares some of the concerning rhetoric and actions he's seen against Israel and the Jewish people since the Hamas attacks. The sentiment comes from politicians, activists, and especially across college campuses nationwide. Ben shares a sharp rebuke, offers his opposing views, and outlines how the war could play out. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech...

Today, Ben unveils his new podcast format, where he will be providing you with unique insights, opinions, and commentaries on all of the most important and impactful issues of the day. As the nation of Israel reels from the deadly Hamas terrorist attacks, killing at least 900 people and injuring thousands, Ben lays out why the ability of Hamas and their sponsors to carry out such an attack is a di...

As the border crisis makes its way north and big-city mayors struggle to deal with the influx of migrants, Ben sits down with the Assistant Director of Federal Affairs at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Selene Rodriguez.  Selene gives Ben and the listeners an inside look at the staggering details of what she is seeing going on in Texas, from the number of people coming across the border, as we...

Recent polling data consistently shows President Biden's support among voters declining steadily, as the country continues the slow crawl toward the 2024 Presidential Election.   Ben is joined by the Executive Editor of The Common Sense Society Christopher Bedford as they discuss the possibility of a primary challenger facing off against President Biden and the administration's policy failures.  ...

With a potential government shutdown looming on October 1st, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is looking to thread the needle to pass the necessary legislation to fund the government, while fending off a potential motion to vacate the Speaker's Chair by members of his own party. This, all while Republicans have begun an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Ben is joined by FOX News Senior Congressional...

Just over two years have passed since the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan that saw a quick Taliban takeover and the death of 13 Marines. The images of refugees clinging to the wings of planes taking off from the Kabul International Airport still encapsulate the fateful withdrawal. Ben sits down with a Justice Department Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and helps to lead the House F...

With just hours to go until the 2023 NFL Season kicks off FOX Sports NFL Sideline Reporter Jennifer Hale gets you ready for all aspects of the upcoming football season. Ben and Jennifer discuss the biggest headlines from Aaron Rodgers's arrival to the New York Jets, what unexpected teams are poised to make a deep postseason run, and why this could be Patriots head coach Bill Belichick's final seas...

As post-debate polling shows slight movement in the race for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination, Ben revisits a conversation with the now-candidate and former Vice President of The United States Mike Pence. They discuss the need to highlight fiscal responsibility as the nation faces a severe debt crisis in the near future, and social security insolvency further down the road. Plus, Vice P...

As the stakes continue to rise for GOP Presidential candidates following the first Republican Presidential Primary Debate, Ben is joined by Host of Tomi Lahren Is Fearless on Outkick, Tomi Lahren to discuss how the state of the race has changed. Plus, they discuss Tomi's meteoric rise in conservative media, how she has changes, and what she has learned over the years. Later, Ben gives his take on...

With just 48 hours until the first 2024 Republican Debate, hosted by the FOX News Channel, eight candidates have reached the donor and polling threshold. Former Texas Congressman, Former CIA Officer, and 2024 GOP Presidential Candidate Will Hurd is not one of those candidates.  The former Congressman explains why, despite not yet meeting those requirements, he is the most qualified person for the...

As a newcomer to Washington, D.C., Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has faced critics in the press and left-wing circles, most recently for holding up the nomination of military officials, he sits down with Ben to address why. Plus, he shares the work bipartisan work he is doing with Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) on the new NCAA NIL (name-in-likeness) legislation that provides a framework for the paym...

Independent Journalist and Author Matt Taibbi discusses his beginnings in media, his role in the release of the Twitter Files, and outlines his frustrations with the current landscape of print and digital media.   Matt also touches upon Missouri V. Biden, the case alleging that the Biden Administration violated free speech rights when it requested social media companies suppress the Hunter Biden l...

Former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles persist as he pleads not guilty to his third indictment. Ben sits down with FOX News Contributor & former Federal Prosecutor Andy McCarthy for an in-depth analysis on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case against the former President in federal court. Andy and Ben weigh in on how these federal charges will impact former President Trump’s spot as the leadi...

As the world's financial systems becomes increasingly digital in the 21st century, Ben sits down with Former Investment Banker and New York Times Best-selling Author Carol Roth to discuss her new book You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back.  They discuss how modern monetary theory went from a fringe economic hypothesis to the modus operandi of central...