The Chad Benson Show

Schumer accuses DOJ of breaking the law over redacted Epstein files. TSA and holiday travel. New flu variant causes rising cases nationwide. School bus driver responds to backlash after she was fired over 'English-only' sign. CBS postpones '60 Minutes' story on Trump deportees at the last minute. Japan's Christmas KFC tradition. Rep. Kevin Kiley sounds alarm on rising cost of youth sports in congr...

Brown University and MIT shooting suspect found dead. DOJ faces Friday deadline to release remaining Epstein files. Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis, opening door to broader weed access. TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group. Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center. Flu cases spiking across the US. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks th...

Trump attempts domestic reset with fast-paced White House address. The most dangerous states for Christmas. Academy awards moving to YouTube. Nick Reiner makes first court appearance after being charged with the murder of his parents. Search continues for Brown University shooter. More shoppers admit to stealing from self-checkout. Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director. 

Rob Reiner's son arrested for his murder. Steven Spielberg confirms new sci-fi film Disclosure Day. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday Christmas edition. Data centers causing energy rates to rise. Trump turns to primetime address to sell agenda. Plus-size park hoppers. House GOP will not allow amendment vote to extend ObamaCare subsidies. Trump orders naval blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers. 

Trump Criticizes Rob Reiner After His Death. FBI arrests 4 people they say were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the latest happenings in the Middle East. Worst Christmas song #1. GOP and the ACA.  

Rob Reiner, wife found dead with apparent stab wounds inside Brentwood home. 15 killed in mass shooting in Sydney. Police release person of interest in shooting at Brown University. Worst Christmas song #2. What makes a great Christmas song? Stay-at-home-mom salary. 

Senate blocks Democrats’ bill to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies. Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore accused of stalking victim 'for months' in police dispatch audio. Paul Limon, tech expert, talks AI, Disney and Sora. Worst Christmas songs #3. Indiana Senate Republicans reject Trump’s redistricting push. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management talks the economy and the stock market. 

US seizes oil tanker near Venezuela. Senate to vote on dueling health care proposals as ACA premium hikes loom. Michigan coach detained by police after firing for alleged 'inappropriate relationship' with staffer. University of Utah unveils first-of-its-kind revenue plan for athletics department. Erika Kirk pushes back on 'evil' conspiracies about husband's death. Worst Christmas song #4. Study fi...

People now using GoFundMe to afford food and basic necessities. Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia. Philip Rivers could become the third-oldest starting quarterback in NFL history. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday, Christmas edition. Trump trying to sell economic success. Travelers visiting the United States from countries like Britain, France, Germany and South Korea could soon ha...

The issue of affordability. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talk the latest in the Russian/Ukraine war. Cold weather sweeping across the US. 2026 World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle Will Feature Egypt and Iran. Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. attorney after disqualification. Nice guys finish last. Virginia liquor store trashed by drunk raccoon introduces new cocktails inspi...

SCOTUS agrees to hear case on birthright citizenship. MTG sits down with 60 Minutes. Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors. College football playoff schedule released. The fight over redistricting.

Supreme Court allows Texas to use new congressional district map drawn to favor Republicans. FBI arrests suspect in investigation into pipe bombs planted near DNC, RNC before Jan. 6 attack. Candace Owens accepts TPUSA's challenge to discuss Charlie Kirk's assassination. 2026 World Cup selection. 59% of young people believe AI poses a threat to their job prospects. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, ta...

The economy and affordability. Pentagon declares ‘TOTAL exoneration’ of Hegseth in Signal flap. Newly released video and photos show Epstein's private island home. Most searched for terms of 2025. Luigi Mangione returns to court on anniversary of assassination of United Healthcare CEO. Raccoon found passed out in bathroom of Virginia ABC Store after breaking in, ransacking shelves. FBI arrests sus...

Republicans barely won in a Trump-friendly Tennessee district. With ‘Trump Accounts,’ your baby could qualify for $1,000. Winter storm warnings stretch across northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions. Comer targets Walz in new House investigation, citing nearly $1B in alleged Minnesota fraud. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. The ‘travel team trap’ that’s sapping parents’ time and bank accoun...

Oxford word of the year is "rage baiting". Luigi Mangione back in court as attorneys seek to exclude key evidence. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks latest in the Russia/Ukraine peace plan. Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. 

Cyber Monday. College football playoff picture. Minnesota government workers blame Walz for 'massive fraud' amid allegations against Somali community. US leads the world in shark attacks. Lawmakers warn Hegseth may have committed war crimes following second-strike report. Gas prices falling. 

One of 2 Nation Guard members shot in DC on Wed has died. Suspect in Washington DC national guard shooting had ties to CIA. Black Friday Shopping. Thanksgiving football. Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies search home of Zelenskyy’s chief aide. Marjorie Taylor Greene elaborates further on why she is leaving Congress. 

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2 National guard members in critical condition after shooting in D.C. Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly in confrontation over ‘illegal orders’ video. Trump pushes Ukraine, Russia on peace deal, but key issues are unresolved. Vatican warns against rise in polyamory. Gen Z is swapping booze for lattes, mocktails and ‘wellness’ drinks. Trump backs Kash Patel after report that he...

Severe weather causing flight delays in Texas. Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. U.S. and Ukraine finalizing peace deal but Russia likely to reject changes. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the Ukraine peace deal. A rare 'Superman No. 1' comic book found in an attic fetches $9.12M. Majority of Americans say prices, inf...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces plans to resign. Holiday travel tips. The cost of Thanksgiving dinner. Weekend movie box office numbers. Ukraine peace talks in Geneva 'productive and meaningful,' Rubio says. Etiquette lessons for Gen Z professionals. 

Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan. Sharia law and Texas. US keeping the pressure up on Venezuela. Controversy over AI Christmas toys. Trump calls lawmakers' message to military to refuse illegal orders ‘seditious'. Transportation Department asks passengers to ‘dress with respect’ at airports. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital talks the economy. NASA releases new photo...

Justice Department now has 30 days to post all the Epstein files. DOJ admits not all grand jury members saw the final version of the indictment against James Comey. Is America on the verge of collapse? U.S. issues travel warning for Japan as country deals with spike in bear attacks. Trump said to approve covert CIA operation in Venezuela. Americans increasingly unhappy. Real ID and travel. 

Epstein files bill awaits Trump’s signature after clearing Congress. Cloudflare traces hours-long outage to one single file. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms. How the online extremist network 764 is threatening teen lives. 

Trump says he will sign bill to release Epstein files if Congress passes it. Trump to welcome Saudi crown prince with offer of fighter jets, business deals. US judge says government 'missteps' may have tainted Comey case. Mike Lyons, military analyst talks about the meeting between Trump and MBS. Outage at Cloudflare disrupts access to some popular websites. The battle inside the MAGA movement. OJ...