Guy Benson Show

Dagen McDowell, anchor and analyst on the Fox Business Network and co-host of The Bottom Line with Dagen McDowell at 6 PM ET, joined The Guy Benson Show today to provide updates on the volatile economy as markets dipped again following a brief recovery sparked by Trump's 90-day tariff pause. McDowell broke down the Trump administration's mixed messaging on tariffs and explained why that confusion continues to rattle the market. She also argued that the path to economic stability will require the administration to start striking public deals with key allies. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), the longtime senator from South Dakota and newly minted majority leader as of January 2025, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the House’s passage of the Senate’s version of the budget resolution—calling it a critical step forward in advancing President Trump’s economic agenda. Thune emphasized the importance of finalizing the budget to prevent tax hikes on everyday Americans and outlined what comes next in the legislative process. He also weighed in on the future of the TikTok ban, as Trump extends the app’s operation despite the law on the books. Finally, Benson and Thune closed out by reflecting on his first 100 days leading the Senate GOP. Listen to and read the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-10-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-09-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordon Chang, author of the newly released Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America and a leading voice on Chinese aggression, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the looming trade war as Trump lifts most tariffs--except those aimed squarely at China. Chang explained how Trump's strategy is effectively enlisting the rest of the world in an economic confrontation with Beijing, and how China is already retaliating. He also warned about the growing threat of espionage by Chinese nationals posing as students in the U.S., raising alarms about national security vulnerabilities. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief at The Federalist, Fox News Contributor, and co-author of Justice on Trial, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss why the far left continues to foster an environment that tolerates--if not encourages--political violence, as new updates emerge in the assassination attempt on Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She argued that violence has become "baked into the culture" of progressive protest movements, and slammed the media for normalizing it. Hemingway also tore into the journalists who spent years covering up President Biden's cognitive decline--only to now report on it for profit. Plus, she gave a sneak peek at her upcoming book. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-08-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Payne, host of Making Money on Fox Business, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the Trump administration's latest moves on tariffs--explaining why they appear to be more of a negotiation starting point than a final policy. Payne outlined Trump's three-pronged strategy for tariff outcomes and highlighted the often-overlooked "non-tariff barriers" that are being discussed behind the scenes as part of trade talks. He also weighed in on the public spat between Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, calling it a revealing snapshot of the broader debate over economic nationalism. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ari Fleischer, former White House Press Secretary, Fox News Contributor, and President of Ari Fleischer Communications, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on the growing possibility of military action against Iran, emphasizing his trust in Trump's leadership in the region. He also unpacked the White House's mixed messaging on tariffs, arguing that Trump's true strategy may be more calculated than critics admit--and defended the former president's track record, especially regarding China. Fleischer also sounded off on the administration's move to control the White House press seating chart, saying it reveals a broader shift toward empowering alternative media. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-07-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Riggs, co-anchor of The Big Money Show on Fox Business, joined The Guy Benson Show to break down the Trump administration's mixed messaging on tariffs--questioning whether they're being used as a funding mechanism or a negotiation tool. Riggs also discussed the feasibility of carving out exemptions for specific countries and why many are continuing to trust the author of, "The Art of the Deal" to make just that. You can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), a senior member of the Finance, Judiciary, and Intelligence Committees, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to Trump's tariff rollout, explaining why he views it as an effort to correct longstanding unfair trade practices from other countries. He and Benson also discussed the constitutional debate over tariff authority between Congress and the presidency, and the GOP's efforts to block what Cornyn warned would be a devastating tax hike impacting 62% of American taxpayers. The senator explained why he's holding out hope for one "big beautiful bill" to finalize Trump's budget resolution--and addressed speculation around a potential primary challenge in 2026. You can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Baier, chief political anchor for Fox News & anchor of Special Report joined Guy to discuss President Donald Trump's new tariffs, the success of Fox News, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All "homestretch" segments from 03/31-04/04 with Guy Benson and the team, plus Guy's interview with Todd Piro from Friday's Happy Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the Guy Benson Show, Guy reflected on Andrew Cuomo's disastrous COVID-19 record as Cuomo enters the lead in the mayoral race for New York City. Guy read from Sean Newman's (battalion chief with the Fire Department of New York City and husband of Janice Dean) recently published piece, "Cuomo's Covid Misrule Killed My Parents," and reflected on why Cuomo's cover-up might be even worse than his COVID policy. Guy urged New Yorkers to reflect on Cuomo's misdeeds and to remember the victims of his policies as the mayoral race goes into full swing. Listen to the full segment as one of today's Benson Bytes below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd Piro,co-host of "Fox and Friends First," joined the Guy Benson Show today for a lighthearted conversation during the Guy Benson Show Happy Hour. Piro and Guy discussed swapping producers for the show (sorry, Christine!), how Todd keeps a routine with such an early show, how Todd became a punching bag on Gutfeld!, and so much more. Listen to the full segment with Piro below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-04-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-03-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Brenberg, co-host of FOX Business' "The Big Money Show," joined Guy LIVE in studio for a wide-ranging discussion on Trump's "Liberation Day" and his new tariff policies. Will Trump's new policies benefit Americans in the long run? Or will his tariffs jack up prices and cause a global recession? Brenberg weighs in with Guy today, listen and watch the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor for Fox News and anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier, joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss his continued ratings dominance in cable news and what he's learned from interviewing key members of Trump's cabinet. They also broke down Special Report's interview with the DOGE team and the economic fallout from Trump's "Liberation Day," as markets react to his tariff policies. Baier weighed in on what these economic shifts could mean for the future of politics as we head towards midterms in 2026.. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices