The Chad Benson Show

De Blasio hit with historic fine over use of NYPD for presidential run. Support for Black Lives Matter falling. The fear of AI. The gender of vegetables. Activists push for referendum to put ‘Cop City’ on ballot in Atlanta. 21-year-old guardsman indicted on six counts after allegedly posting classified documents online. Tip fatigue. Taking stimulants like Adderall without ADHD decreases productivi...

Blinken set for high-stakes China trip this weekend as U.S. pushes for a 'thaw'. China scientist concedes Wuhan lab leak theory for first time. Homelessness in the US. Bud Light no longer the top beer in the US. Ukraine attacks the front line; Russia says big losses inflicted. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez files to run for president in 2024. US Open begins.

Trump claims ‘political persecution’ in speech after arraignment. Vegas Golden Knights win 2023 Stanley Cup. Woke Wednesday. Vivek Ramaswamy challenges other GOP candidates to promise Trump a pardon. Flag Day. San Francisco mall owner hands property back to bank as exodus continues.

What’s going to happen when Donald Trump shows up for his arraignment? Denver Nuggets win NBA Championship. Gavin Newsom spars with Fox News host Hannity over Biden, immigration and the economy. Inflation rose at a 4% annual rate in May, the lowest in 2 years. Pat Sajak to retire from Wheel of Fortune. Slowjamastan.

Trump commits to stay in US presidential race even if convicted. 'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski died by suicide in prison medical center. Recovering in hospital, child survivors share harrowing details of 40 days in Amazon. Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's former prime minister, has died at the age of 86. Daniel Penny denies trying to kill homeless man Jordan Neely on NYC subway. Netflix password sharing cra...

Donald Trump indicted on 7 counts in classified documents probe. Las Vegas family claims to see aliens after several report something falling from sky. Movies opening this weekend. Cuba gives China permission to build spying facility on island. Zack Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the best ways to save for retirement. Man killed by shark in Egypt.

The growing GOP presidential field. Canadian wildfire smoke triggers 'hazardous' air quality alerts, grounds airplanes in U.S. WWE legend Iron Sheik dead at 81. Trump lawyers told by DOJ he is the target of investigation. Russia losing ground in Ukraine. The folly of ESG investing. Tupac Shakur gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Cuba gives China permission to build spying facility on island.

Controversy over PGA/LIV Golf merger. Mike Pence enters presidential race. Woke Wednesday. Hollywood actors union overwhelmingly votes to strike. Tucker Carlson premieres first show on Twitter. Salary transparency.

Ukrainian offensive ‘taking place in several directions,’ says official. Sen. Tim Scott appears on The View. You need a Boycott Binder! Military whistleblower claims U.S. has UFO retrieval program. Apple reveals its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, starting at $3,499. Adams floats idea of New Yorkers housing migrants in 'private residences'. PGA tour to merge with LIV Golf. Chris Christe fomally...

OPEC oil production cuts could mean higher gas prices in US. Jet fighters scrambled to chase small plane that eventually crashed in VA. China accuses US of ‘provocation’ after near collision of warships. Apple releases new VR headset. The threat of AI. Weekend movie box office numbers. Homelessness on the west coast. Allstate the latest insurance company to stop issuing home insurance in Californi...

Biden falls on stage at US Air Force Academy commencement. Scripps Spelling Bee winner. The growing culture war. Ukraine steps up attacks against Russia. Latest job numbers. Movies opening this weekend. Lizzo threatens to quit music, locks Twitter account after latest wave of body-shaming. Senate passes debt limit bill. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the commercial real estate market.

Debt ceiling bill moves to the Senate. Jury finds Danny Masterson guilty on 2 counts in rape retrial. Why 'bed rotting' is the newest hot self-care trend for lazy Gen Zers. Man in a dress working in the dress store for little girls at Disneyland. Retail stores facing rising theft. State Farm no longer providing home insurance in California. NASA holds public meeting on UFOs ahead of final report.

Debt ceiling deal to prevent default narrowly passes. 1st big test in key House committee. Experts are warning AI could lead to human extinction. Chris Christie to announce GOP presidential campaign next week. Woke Wednesday. Clayton Kershaw did not agree with Dodgers' honor for LGBTQ+ group. Ukraine war comes to Moscow as drones strike both capitals. Passenger recalls ‘terrifying’ experience aboa...

Congress races to pass debt ceiling bill ahead of Monday deadline. Paying to work. DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa as he steps up criticism of Trump. Bed rotting. The case for a third political party. Horrific video shows nearly 40 teens viciously attacking off-duty Marines on California beach. Drones strike Moscow in first attack on Russian capital’s residential areas since Ukrai...

The Best of Chad Benson

Trump versus DeSantis. Memorial Day travel. Debt ceiling negotiators race to cement final deal before deadline. Target loses $9B in week following boycott calls over LGBTQ-friendly kids clothing. Movies opening this weekend. The effects of a US default. Good Samaritan stops bank robbery with a hug. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, discusses retirement money management. San Francisco Mayor London Bre...

Ron DeSantis announces presidential bid in a glitch-ridden Twitter 'disaster'. Tina Turner dies at 83. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the latest news from the Russian/Ukraine war. 'Brady Bunch' home for sale. Man receives electrodes in brain to allow him to walk again.

Ron DeSantis will launch his presidential bid with Elon Musk on Twitter. Still no deal on the US debt ceiling. Will Trump supporters defect to DeSantis? Woke Wednesday. Netflix password-sharing crackdown rolls out in the U.S. Professor fired for holding a machete to reporter's neck after destroying student's pro-life display. A year after Uvalde, officers who botched response face few consequences...

19-year-old man crashes U-Haul into security barrier near White House. GOP Sen. Tim Scott announces 2024 presidential bid. Damage to kids done by social media. Biden and McCarthy are projecting optimism, but there's still no debt limit deal. Jeff Bezos gets engaged. Pride month clothing. The issues Americans will be voting on.

Debt ceiling deadline days aways with no resolution yet. Brooks Koepka wins PGA Championship. Holiday travel for Memorial Day weekend expected to be heavy with lower gas prices. Tim Scott due to announce 2024 presidential bid. Zelensky arrives in Hiroshima for last-minute visit to G7 summit. Biden, Eric Adams split over immigration and crime. Weekend movie box office numbers.

Debt ceiling theatrics. Disney pulls out of $1 billion Florida project. Zelensky to attend G7 summit in an attempt to firm up support for Ukraine. AI technology and Alzheimer's. Chinese comedian in trouble for joke about military. Adidas using men to model women's swimsuits. Dianne Feinstein's health issues. Oscar Mayer announces name change.

DeSantis plans to announce his presidential run next week. NYC mayor wants Sanctuary City law reviewed. Thursday night movie openings. Poll suggest this is the worst time to buy a home. Pentagon leaker was warned about mishandling classified docs, prosecutors say. Montana becomes first state to ban TikTok. Retail theft on the rise. Calls to ban chocolate and strawberry milk from schools. Florida i...

Biden is going to have to negotiate with Kevin McCarthy over the debt ceiling. Woke Wednesday. Topless dancers unionize in California. Taco Bell wants to trademark "Taco Tuesday". Archaeologists uncover 400-year-old skeleton in Maryland. More US immigration issues.

Durham report on Trump-Russia investigation released. Anti-capitalist ‘pay what you can’ café in Toronto closes after one year in business. FDA changes rules to allow dogs at outdoor seating sections in restaurants. Writers Guild won’t picket 2023 Tony Awards, but denies interim agreement for show. Outrage grows over vets evicted from New York hotels to house migrants. Florida teacher under invest...

No immediate spike in border entries following Title 42’s end. Elon Musk steps down as CEO of Twitter. Weekend movie box office numbers. UK promises more aid to Ukraine as Zelensky visits London. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks current market trends. Daniel Penny charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely. Still no deal on what to do with the debt ceiling. Car travel...