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The Chad Benson Show

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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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The Media Portrayal of Joe Biden

5/14/2025
The media portrayal of Joe Biden. Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson among players reinstated by MLB in historic decision. Sean Combs case testimony. Taco Bell opens in Ireland.

Duration:01:49:59

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US, China Pause Tariff War

5/13/2025
LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on Spotify: The Chad Benson Show | Podcast on Spotify Apple: The Chad Benson Show - Podcast - Apple Podcasts WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: Chad Benson Show TV - YouTube US, China pause tariff war. Trump faces backlash of Maga faithful over plan to accept plane gift from Qatar. NBA lottery. FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying at Newark airport after multiple issues. Trump signs an order to reduce drug prices. Sex-trafficking case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs begins. Kanye West’s ‘Heil Hitler’ song blocked from streaming platforms. Immigration protests in NJ.

Duration:01:50:01

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US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs for 90 Days

5/12/2025
US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days. Trump to sign order to cut some U.S. drug prices to match those abroad. Trump says last living American hostage Edan Alexander will be released by Hamas. Trump in talks to accept luxury jet from Qatar's royal family.

Duration:01:49:42

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First American Pope Elected

5/9/2025
First American Pope elected. Trump announces trade deal with UK. Friday Sound Salad. The cost for a family of 4 to go to Disneyland. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Joe Biden appears on The View. Burger King accused of ‘Deceptive Practices’ in class action lawsuit.

Duration:01:50:05

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Black Smoke Means No New Pope After Morning Conclave Votes

5/8/2025
Black smoke means no new pope after morning conclave votes. Pakistan accuses India of "serious provocation," as nuclear-armed neighbors accuse each other of new attacks. Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters taken into custody after demonstration at Columbia University. China says it's considering trade talks with U.S., but demands canceled tariffs. Netflix is getting its first facelift in 12 years.

Duration:01:49:58

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India Strikes Pakistan Over Tourist Killings, Pakistan Says It Will Retaliate

5/7/2025
India strikes Pakistan over tourist killings, Pakistan says it will retaliate. Cardinals meet in Rome to elect a new Pope. Trump says he's unsure whether people in the U.S. are entitled to due process rights. Woke Wednesday. Hundreds of investigations opened into online network '764' that preys on teens. REAL ID takes effect today.

Duration:01:49:59

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Trump Offers Illegal Immigrants $1,000 to 'Self-Deport'

5/6/2025
Trump offers illegal immigrants $1,000 to 'self-deport'. Papal conclave to begin tomorrow. New book details the effect covid school shutdowns had on kids. Jury selection begins in P Diddy trial. Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default after years-long pause. 24 hours before REAL ID regulations go into effect.

Duration:01:50:00

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Trump Rejects Concerns About Prices and Economic Uncertainty as He Defends His Agenda

5/5/2025
Trump rejects concerns about prices and economic uncertainty as he defends his agenda. Student loan defaults on the rise. Real ID deadline approaching. Weekend movie box office numbers. Trump announces 100% tariff on all foreign-produced movies. Texas school choice. China signals openness to trade talks. President Trump floats idea of reopening Alcatraz prison. Papal conclave to begin Wednesday. Visa wants to do your shopping through AI. Sold-out musical about alleged CEO-killer Luigi Mangione to premiere in San Francisco.

Duration:01:49:58

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Trump Replaces Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser

5/2/2025
Trump replaces Mike Waltz as national security adviser. China ‘evaluating’ US offer to engage in trade negotiations. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Movies opening this weekend. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research. REAL ID deadline.

Duration:01:49:59

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Baseball Fan in Critical Condition After 21-Foot Fall From Stands at Pirates-Cubs Game

5/1/2025
Baseball fan in critical condition after 21-foot fall from stands at Pirates-Cubs game. In Cabinet meeting Trump touts deportation numbers, attacks judges. U.S. and Ukraine sign landmark minerals deal after months of fraught negotiations. Trump immigration policies, deportation tactics draw legal challenges. New media in the White House press pool. Jason Whitlock talks about the movie Sinners.

Duration:01:50:00

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Latest Trump Approval Polls

4/30/2025
Latest Trump approval polls. Possible toy shortage for the holidays due to tariffs on China. Woke Wednesday. Unpacking the Un F America Tour Controversy. Fart walking. Trump's interview on ABC turns fiery when discussing approach to tariffs, deportations. Vatican preparing for the Papal Conclave.

Duration:01:49:59

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Michigan Democrat Files Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

4/29/2025
Trump's first hundred days. Who wins in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla? Michigan Democrat files articles of impeachment against Trump.

Duration:01:50:01

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Trump's First 100 Days in Office

4/28/2025
Trump's first 100 days in office. Pope Francis' funeral. Milwaukee judge arrested by FBI after helping illegal alien evade ICE. 'Sinners' film dominating box office. 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

Duration:01:49:40

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Business Owners Concerned About Supply Chain Disruptions

4/25/2025
Business owners concerned about supply chain disruptions. NFL draft. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Russia unleashes deadliest Kyiv air attack this year. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research.

Duration:01:49:59

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Challenging the Media Narrative

4/24/2025
Challenging the media narrative. Cardinals arrive in Rome to prepare for the Papal Conclave. Trump administration looking at $5,000 'baby bonus' to incentivize public to have more children. Andre Agassi to make pro pickleball debut at US Open Pickleball Championships. Zelenskyy pushes back on ceding Ukrainian land in potential peace deal ahead of London talks. Dozen US states sue to stop ‘insane’ policy as president threatens more global levies.

Duration:01:50:01

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The Cultural Impact of YouTube

4/23/2025
The cultural impact of YouTube. Pope Francis to lay in state at the Vatican for 3 days. Woke Wednesday. Supreme Court weighs if Maryland parents can opt kids out of LGBTQ books in school. Oscars now requiring members to watch any movie they are voting on. FDA to remove petroleum based dyes from foods. Elon Musk to step back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge. The Right to Repair.

Duration:01:50:00

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After Pope Francis’ Death, Debates Begin Over His Successor

4/22/2025
After Pope Francis’ death, debates begin over his successor. Pete Hegseth lashes out at new reporting. Democrats are lining up to defend Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite immigration politics traditionally favoring Republicans. Earth Day. Southern California mayor says he wants to ‘purge’ homeless population by giving them ‘all the fentanyl they want’.

Duration:01:49:58

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Pope Francis Dies at 88

4/21/2025
Pope Francis dies at 88. Pentagon chief Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen war plans in second Signal chat. House Democrats land in El Salvador, demand Abrego Garcia's return. US Supreme Court halts deportation of Venezuelans under wartime law. Crime Bingo. Festivalgoers infuriated by Coachella’s toxic influencer culture.

Duration:01:49:41

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Maryland Sen Van Hollen Meets Kilmar Abrego García in El Salvador

4/18/2025
Maryland Sen Van Hollen meets Kilmar Abrego García in El Salvador. Deputy sheriff's son kills two at Florida State University. RFK seeks the 'environmental' cause of autism. Easter falling on 4/20. Father of track meet stabbing victim escorted from press conference with suspect’s family. Beyoncé ticket prices are dropping because it hasn’t sold out — and fans are mad. Young people turning to religion. Burnout vacations.

Duration:01:51:01

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Blue State Senator Flies to El Salvador to Visit Deported Migrant in Prison, Only to Be Denied

4/17/2025
Blue state senator flies to El Salvador to visit deported migrant in prison, only to be denied. Gayle King disappointed by backlash to Blue Origin flight, accuses critics of sexism. Harvard weighs its next moves amid the federal funding standoff. Fyre Festival 2 postponed just weeks ahead of scheduled kick-off date. Texas House gives initial approval to school voucher bill. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. The UK Supreme Court rules that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.

Duration:01:49:57