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The Chad Benson Show, where sharp wit meets insightful commentary, and no topic is off-limits. Hosted by the ever-charming Chad Benson, this show is your one-stop shop for an electrifying mix of hard-hitting news, laugh-out-loud moments, and everything in between. For more information, visit radioamerica.com/chad-benson-show/

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Washington , DC

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Radio America

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The Chad Benson Show, where sharp wit meets insightful commentary, and no topic is off-limits. Hosted by the ever-charming Chad Benson, this show is your one-stop shop for an electrifying mix of hard-hitting news, laugh-out-loud moments, and everything in between. For more information, visit radioamerica.com/chad-benson-show/

Language:

English

Contact:

844-344-2423


Episodes
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Coast Guard Says Titan Submersible Deaths Were Preventable and Faults Company's CEO

8/6/2025
Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting. Coast Guard says Titan submersible deaths were preventable and faults company's CEO. 80th anniversary of US atomic bombing of Hiroshima. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Americans feeling inflation at the grocery store. Mamdani polls higher than all NYC mayoral candidates combined in new poll. Denmark zoo asks people to donate unwanted pets to feed predators and imitate ‘natural food chain’.

Duration:01:49:59

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Texas House Issues Arrest Warrants for Democrats Who Left State to Block Congressional Redistricting

8/5/2025
Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting. The costs of Trump's tariffs are starting to add up for Americans. NASA to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. The Mamdani effect: how his primary win is inspiring young progressives to run for office. TSA to add dedicated family lane at security checkpoints.

Duration:01:49:51

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President Trump Continues His Claims that Job Numbers Were Manipulated

8/4/2025
President Trump continues his claims that job numbers were manipulated. Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump. What jobs will AI replace? Tariffs making the price of consumer goods rise. Sydney Sweeney’s Republican voter registration revealed amid jeans ad controversy.

Duration:01:50:03

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Trump Unleashes Sweeping New Tariffs in a Blow to Global Trade

8/1/2025
Trump unleashes sweeping new tariffs in a blow to global trade. Jobs not threatened by AI. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. How Trump's poll numbers on immigration have shifted as he has enacted his agenda. NTSB to wrap up final day of public hearings into deadly midair crash near DCA. Kerr County, Texas, lead emergency management official says he was asleep during deadly flooding. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institue for Public Policy Research, talks about Texas redistricting.

Duration:01:49:57

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Delta Flight Diverted to Minneapolis After Severe Turbulence, leaving 25 People on Board Hospitalized

7/31/2025
Delta flight diverted to Minneapolis after severe turbulence, leaving 25 people on board hospitalized. Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, opening door for 2028 presidential run. American's support for Benjamin Netanyahu sinking. Diddy requests overturn of conviction or new trial after 'discriminatory' use of law. Trump reaches tariff deal with South Korea. American Eagle stirs up controversy in Sydney Sweeney ad campaign. Adult summer camp.

Duration:01:50:01

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Tsunami Waves Hit Hawaii, California After Russia Earthquake

7/30/2025
Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, California after Russia earthquake. Record-breaking heat wave scorches Southeast US. Pressure on Trump grows as Greene joins MAGA voices criticizing Israel on Gaza. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. The Fed unlikely to cut rates. Stores now using surge pricing. Gentle parenting no longer popular. Texas redistricting.

Duration:01:49:59

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4 People Killed in Mass Shooting at Midtown Manhattan Office Tower

7/29/2025
4 people killed in mass shooting at Midtown Manhattan office tower. Dangerous heat dome hits more than 150 million people across the US. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the latest on the Israel/ Hamas conflict. Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell plays model inmate as she seeks path out of prison. Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men.

Duration:01:50:01

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Trump Reaches Agreement with E.U. to Impose 15% Tariff, with Exceptions for Key Industries

7/28/2025
Trump reaches agreement with E.U. to impose 15% tariff, with exceptions for key industries. Ghislaine Maxwell received limited immunity during meetings with deputy attorney general. Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airport. Sydney Sweeney’s new campaign draws fire for racial undertones. The latest disturbing Tik Tok trend. Trump rejects Netanyahu's claim that kids in Gaza aren't starving.

Duration:01:49:55

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DOJ has ‘Productive’ Meeting with Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell

7/25/2025
DOJ has ‘productive’ meeting with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. DC #1 for worst traffic in the nation. Police using AI license plate readers. Hulk Hogan, wrestling legend, dies at 71. Chuck Mangione, Grammy-winning jazz superstar and composer, dies at 84. Paramount and Skydance merger approved.

Duration:01:50:01

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US Judge Rejects Trump Administration’s Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

7/24/2025
US judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts. Texas flood survivors offer mixed reviews of FEMA as the agency awaits uncertain future. Idaho killer sentenced to life without parole. As MAGA world focuses on Epstein, Trump seeks focus on anything else.

Duration:01:50:00

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Singer and Godfather of Heavy Metal, Dead at 76

7/23/2025
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76. US House calls early summer recess to block voting on release of Epstein files. Committees set up for congressional redistricting in Texas. Bryan Kohberger will spend life in solitary confinement. White Girl Wednesday.

Duration:01:49:59

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Trump's Spy Chief Claims the Obama Administration 'Manufactured' Intel on Russia

7/22/2025
Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia.Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump’s urging. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning. Military Analyst Mike Lyons talks about the lastest in the Israel/Palistine conflict. Hunter Biden slams George Clooney in explosive rant after actor's politically-motivated move. Feds to ‘flood’ NYC with immigration officials following shooting of Border Agent. MLK files released.

Duration:01:49:59

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CBS Says Decision to Cancel ‘The Late Show’ Was ‘Purely Financial'

7/21/2025
CBS says decision to cancel ‘The Late Show’ was ‘purely financial’. Trump calls for the release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury testimony. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after viral Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ controversy. Suspect named in shooting of Border Patrol agent in New York City park. Urban Word of the Day. Latest Trump approval numbers. Israeli forces kill 115 Palestinians in Gaza as 19 people starve to death. Officials say 3 people still missing from deadly July 4 Texas floods, down from nearly 100. Passenger Jet avoids midair collision with B-52.

Duration:01:49:59

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Trump Denies Writing Letter to Jeffrey Epstein with Drawing of a Naked Woman

7/18/2025
Trump denies writing letter to Jeffrey Epstein with drawing of a naked woman. CBS cancels ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research.

Duration:01:50:00

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Trump Blasts 'Stupid' and 'Foolish' Republicans Amid Calls to Reveal More Epstein Files

7/17/2025
Trump blasts 'stupid' and 'foolish' Republicans amid calls to reveal more Epstein files. Trump floats firing the Federal Reserve chair as White House criticism boils. Sneakflation. The Gen Z stare. 'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87. Robert P. George talks about his new book Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division. Disneyland celebrates 70th anniversary.

Duration:01:49:59

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Trump Tries to Move on Amid Epstein Files Backlash as Speaker Calls for Their Release

7/16/2025
Trump tries to move on amid Epstein files backlash as speaker calls for their release. Dems try blaming Trump for Texas flood death toll. Man arrested after macabre 'human skin teddy bear' left outside of Victorville business. National Hot Dog Day. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 7out of 10 Americans worried about money and inflation. Senate advances Trump's request to cancel billions in foreign aid, NPR and PBS funding.

Duration:01:49:59

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Gen Z and the Epstein Files

7/15/2025
Gen Z and the Epstein files. Thousands continue search for those missing following deadly floods in central Texas. Supreme Court says Trump's efforts to close the Education Department can continue. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks Trump, Russian and Ukraine. Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta during Cowboy Carter tour.

Duration:01:50:03

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FEMA Removed Dozens of Camp Mystic Buildings From 100-Year Flood Map Before Expansion

7/14/2025
FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion. Trump team defends ICE raid at California marijuana farm where children were allegedly found working. Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine. Trump still can't escape the Epstein file discussion. 40th anniversary of Live Aid. Trump readies blanket tariffs as he brushes off inflation worries. New flood threat complicates recovery efforts in Texas. New details emerge in Air India crash. Arizona resident dies of confirmed plague infection..

Duration:01:49:59

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The Miracle Files: Stolen From Her Bed: Bella's Abduction

7/11/2025
Join Emily Jones and Holly Worthington as they dive into this heart wrenching story of a child abduction. Five-year-old Bella was taken by someone her family trusted — a man they never expected, their father's roommate: Bill Mix. In a matter of moments, a normal day turned into every parent’s worst nightmare. As the Amber Alert spread across California and panic set in, one woman hundreds of miles away — Leisa Hilton in Utah — felt something was deeply wrong. LISTEN HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miracle-files/id1714203488

Duration:00:26:39

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Trump Visiting the Damage After Texas Flooding

7/11/2025
Trump visiting the damage after Teaxs flooding. Protester fires gun at federal agents in chaotic clash during California pot farm raid. Federal judge issues new nationwide block against Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Russia increasing attacks against Ukraine. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the latest stock market trends.

Duration:01:49:58