The Chad Benson Show

Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock. Elon Musk dramatically steps down from DOGE in shock move. Another plane has to return due to smell of smoke. Amazon looking to buy TikTok. Chinese social media app RedNote. Man accused of unlawfully keeping 7 tigers.

Republicans win special election in Florida but lose Wisconsin. Trump declares "Liberation Day". Val Kilmer dies at 65. Attorney General Pam Bondi directs prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione. Potential effects of Trump's tariffs. Cory Booker makes history with longest Senate floor speech in protest of Trump agenda. Widespread layoffs, purge of leadership underway at U.S. health agencies. Woke Wednesday. Hooter's files for bankruptcy.

Special elections in many US states. Trump signs executive order targeting ticket price-gouging. Trump has dubbed April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ for his tariffs. April Fools Day. Immigration and extremism. The film industry leaving California for cheaper locations.

President Trump's auto, reciprocal tariffs take effect this week. Trump says he’s considering ways to serve a third term as president. Greenland's prime minister says US will not 'get' island. Weekend movie box office numbers. MLB and torpedo bats. Food prices still on the rise. Signalgate tensions remain high for some lawmakers. Elon Musk hands out $1 million payments after Wisconsin Supreme Court declines request to stop him. Work habits of Gen Z. Fyre Fest 2 founder switches locations with just weeks to go.

Do Americans care about the Signalgate leaked military chat? Americans very concerned about rising food prices. Friday Sound Salad. Trump administration detains Turkish student at Tufts, revokes visa. The woman who killed Tejano music icon Selena in 1995 has been denied parole. Dems call for Pete Hegseth to resign after Signal leak. Many feared dead as powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hits Myanmar with tremors felt across the region. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Tesla vandalism.

Pete Hegseth says Signal chat had no ‘war plans’. Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on cars, ramping up trade war. USDA lifts pause on energy funds, but applicants advised on fixing climate, DEI concerns. 'Snow White' producer's son slams Rachel Zegler for hurting film with 'politics'. Branding in politics. Man arrested after allegedly ramming ATV into parked Tesla vehicles. Baseball season gets underway. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Reseach. talks political branding.

Congress erupts over stunning Trump admin leak. Jasmine Crockett draws GOP rebuke for calling Greg Abbott 'Governor Hot Wheels'. Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce; Washington seeks easing of sanctions. Woke Wednesday. Soda-Gate. NPR, PBS heads answer lawmakers' allegations of bias. Consumers urged to delete 23andMe data as bankruptcy sparks privacy fears.

Trump team accidentally texts Yemen ‘war plans’ to journalist at The Atlantic. Voters fleeing high tax states. Attack on Tesla vehicles increasing. Judge reaffirms order blocking Trump from using wartime powers for deportations. Door Dash introducing a layaway plan. US infrastructure ratings.

Chad attends a Tesla protest. U.S. Postal Service workers protest outside Huntington Station post office against potential privatization. George Foreman dies at 76. MAGA Influencers Targeted by 'Swatting' Calls.

Attorney General Pam Bondi accuses 3 Tesla vandals of ‘domestic terrorism’ after string of attacks. Trump signs order to dismantle US education department. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy, Kenndey Institute for Public Policy Research, talks about the continuing decline of California. Controversial Snow White movie opens this weekend. Electrical fire closes Heathrow airport. Wheel of Surprise. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, discusses the economy with Chad.

Trump to sign order today aimed at eliminating Education Department. Judge warns of consequences if Trump administration violated deportation order. TSA reminds public of REAL ID enforcement deadline. Israeli strikes kill dozens as military launches first ground campaign since ceasefire collapsed. No big revelations in released JFK files. Anthony Mackie says that we have been living through the "death of American male". Social Security changes to include in-person identity checks. March Madness.

Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire. Trump urges immigrants to ‘self-deport’ in new social media campaign. Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination. SpaceX Dragon successfully splashes down, returning NASA astronauts back to Earth. Court hearing on deportations moves ahead despite Justice Department objection. Woke Wednesday.

Trump to release 80,000 pages of JFK files. French politician says US should return Statue of Liberty. Israel launches waves of strikes on Gaza with more than 400 reportedly killed. Putin and Trump set to discuss Russia's demands for a Ukraine ceasefire deal. Workers reporting increased levels of burnout. Weaponized migration.

Trump administration deports Venezuelans despite court order. Houthi militia unsuccessfully retaliates after it said U.S. strikes on Yemen killed 53. Violent tornadoes hit parts of U.S. as severe storms kill at least 40. Stranded astronauts expected to return to earth Tuesday. The rise of AI companions. As anger builds over Elon Musk, showroom protests grow nationwide. Trump claims Biden pardons are 'VOID,' alleging they were signed via autopen.

Many Americans see Trump's actions on economy as too erratic, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds. Friday Sound Salad. Trump to use 'Alien Enemies Act' to supercharge deportations, target gangs. Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated. Protests at Trump Tower. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research.

Americans and economic uncertainty. Kremlin aide dismisses U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire proposal. Republicans facing a tough battle to pass a continuing resolution in the Senate. Tesla faces vandalism and protests amid backlash against Elon Musk. Track athlete facing charges after hitting her competitor with a baton. Arrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is not about free speech. Fear of flying is hurting ticket sales after multiple plane crashes.

Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff. Judge says Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can't be deported from U.S. as protesters call for his release. US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire. TikTok expands Family Pairing feature with new parental controls. Rosie O'Donnell has moved to Ireland and only plans to return to US when it’s ‘safe’. Woke Wednesday. Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom. CR passes the House, now goes to the Senate.

Are Republicans now the party of the working class? Global stock markets register heavy falls as White House tries to talk up Trump tariffs. X hit with massive cyber attack. Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia student protests. Loch Ness research centre is hiring a full-time Nessie hunter. Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine will attend US peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Congress trying to pass CR to avoid shutdown.

Trump declines to rule out recession amid tariffs’ effects on markets. Federal government shutdown looming. Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister. Sleep-maxing. The debate over school funding.

Fetterman calls out Democrats for 'unhinged petulance' during Trump address. The debate over daylight savings time. Investigation into Trump assasination attempt. Trump threatens Russia with 'large scale' sanctions. New jobs report. The continuing fight to close the Department of Education.