The Chad Benson Show
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The Chad Benson Show is where humor meets the headlines. Each weekday, Chad breaks down politics, culture, and media madness with sharp insight, quick wit, and zero blowhard energy.It’s fun, thoughtful, and refreshingly commonsense — the news show for listeners tired of outrage and noise.
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Episodes
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- Widespread Microsoft Outage · 1 h 50 minWidespread Microsoft outage. Friday Sound Salad. Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO amid reports of extramarital affairs. Jim Kennedy talks about the top stories of the week…
- Nvidia’s Stock Drops as Board Reportedly Prepares to Remove CEO Jensen Huang · 1 h 49 minNvidia’s stock drops as the board reportedly prepares to remove CEO Jensen Huang. First black senator elected in Mississippi in more than 140 years. Video of horses boarding…
- Veterans Day · 1 h 50 minVeterans Day. Isaac Saul talks about his news site Tangled News. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Ole Miss student seen making offensive gestures on video doorbell footage. Veterans Day…
- Florida Sanctuary Uses Drone to Feed Chimp Trapped by Floodwater · 1 h 50 minFlorida sanctuary uses drone to feed chimp trapped by floodwater. Hegseth impeachment effort begins in House, focused on Iran war. California voters reject wealth tax on…
- Trump Says Deportations Were ‘Too Tough’ and Hurt Him During the Midterms · 1 h 50 minTrump says deportations were ‘too tough’ and hurt him during the midterms. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair with alleged Chinese spy. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of…
- GOP Midterm Fallout Continues as Republicans Distancing Themselves from Trump · 1 h 50 minGOP midterm fallout continues as Republicans distancing themselves from Trump. Jim Kennedy talks about the stories of the week. Friday Sound Salad. LIV Golf is done after 5 years…
- Republicans Trying to Figure Out What Went Wrong in the Midterms · 1 h 49 minRepublicans trying to figure out what went wrong in the midterms. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the midterms and its effect on the market. Starbucks beginning to…
- Dems Capture House and Senate in Midterm Elections · 1 h 49 minDems capture House and Senate in midterm elections. Jim Kennedy breaks down the election results. Is MAGA now done?
- Midterm Election Battles w/ Jim Kennedy · 1 h 49 minMidterm election battles w/ Jim Kennedy. New details emerge in Florida plane crash. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the latest on the Iran war. Man catches $1 million fish.
- Last Day Before Election Day · 1 h 49 minLast day before Election Day. Midterm Monday / w Jim Kennedy. Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street. Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers amid Michigan Democratic…
- Trump Cancels Weekend Rallies in Iowa and Kansas in Favor of Holding Numerous Tele-Rallies · 1 h 49 minJim Kennedy gives latest midterm update. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown. Trump cancels weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas in favor of holding numerous…
- Mary Peltola's Campaign Involved in Recruiting 2nd Dan Sullivan to Run in Alaska Senate Race · 1 h 49 minDemocrat Mary Peltola's campaign was involved in recruiting a man with the same name as Dan Sullivan to run for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat. New study suggests 3 in 4 former NFL…
- Israel Election · 1 h 50 minIsrael election. Midterm update with Jim Kennedy. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown. At least 31 dead and 80 injured after two trains collide in Spain. Florida mom arrested after she…
- Early Voting at Record Highs Across the US · 1 h 50 minFinal week of campaigns before midterm voting. Early voting at record highs across the US. Anthropic files for IPO. Israel election. Military analyst Mike Lyons. Chad's Scary…
- Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy · 1 h 49 minMidterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown. Seasonal hiring trends. Blanche defends Trump-ordered lawsuit over Alaska Senate election certification. Deeply…
- Midterms Getting Closer · 1 h 50 minMidterms getting closer. Oil and gas prices up. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy talks about the top stories of the week. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown. New Air BnB rules. Chad's…
- Rising Auto Loan Delinquencies Reflect the K-Shaped Economy · 1 h 50 minRising auto loan delinquencies reflect the K-shaped economy. U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-midterm attack on Iran. Meta ordered to pay $25 billion penalty in…
- Criticism Grows Over Ramaswamy Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton's Mother · 1 h 49 minCriticism grows over Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother. The history of negative political ads. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Christina…
- Federal Prosecutors Accuse 28 Green Card Holders of Illegally Registering or Voting · 1 h 50 min2 weeks until midterm elections. Federal prosecutors accuse 28 green card holders of illegally registering or voting. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about Trump siding with…
- 15 Days Until Midterm Voting · 1 h 49 min15 days until midterm voting. Mob informant may have helped O.J. Simpson at murder scene. France moves to impose curfews as it reels from worst violence in years. Midterm…
- 3 Children, 1 Teacher Killed in Shooting at Elementary School in Oregon · 1 h 50 min3 children, 1 teacher killed in shooting at elementary school in Oregon. Talarico out-fundraising Paxton in Texas. US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran. Friday…
- James Talarico Holds Town Hall in Texas · 1 h 49 minJames Talerico holds Town Hall in Texas. Latest midterm polling numbers. Paul Limon, Fatty Acid Studio, talks about the advancement of AI. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown. Trump…
- Katie Zacharia's Debut Shows the Pitfalls and Possibilities of White House Press Secretary's Role · 1 h 49 minKatie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown. Inflation still on the…
- Immigration Agents Search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Home · 1 h 49 minImmigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home. Witnesses describe horrifying moment when man was killed on the Six Flags Goliath roller coaster. AL PITRELLI looks…
- 22 Days Until Midterm Elections · 1 h 50 min22 Days until midterm elections. Thousands of Florida households without power after Hurricane Isaias. Midterm Monday's /w Jim Kennedy. Trump faces growing backlash over plans to…
- Should the Fort Hood Execution Be Livestreamed? · 1 h 49 minShould the Fort Hood Execution Be Livestreamed? Bronx ICE Shooting. Hurricane Isaias. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Finally Friday Sounds. Jim Kennedy Talks…
- Chad's Scary Movie Countdown · 1 h 50 minChad scary movie countdown. Texas execution. Midterm update. Terror attack stopped in MN. San Jose tells food pantry it must shut down.
- Christa Pike Conscious and Speaking After Botched Execution · 1 h 49 minChrista Pike conscious and speaking after botched execution. Russian lab worker's suspected plague death leaves experts puzzled. Halloween candy prices up 32%. Chad Scary Movie…
- Russia Says Worker at Anti-Plague Institute Died from Pneumonia of Undetermined Origin · 1 h 50 minRussia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died. Mike Lyons, military analyst gives the latest updates from the middle east…
- Siberian Flu · 1 h 50 minSiberian flu. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. NFL scores. Tennessee Correction commissioner to resign days after botched execution of Christa Pike. Expedition to South Pacific…
- Christa Pike Is in Critical Condition After Failed Execution in Tennessee · 1 h 50 minChrista Pike is in critical condition after failed execution in Tennessee. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the top stories of the week. Chad's NFL picks. New job…
- Trump Stumping for Ken Paxton in Texas · 1 h 49 minTrump stumping for Ken Paxton in Texas. Zach Abraham talks about the latest market trends. Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection…
- Israel-Bound Plane Pilot Stabbed by Co-Pilot, Causing Jet to Plunge 18K Feet · 1 h 49 minIsrael-bound plane pilot stabbed by co-pilot, causing jet to plunge 18K feet. Trump gathers with AI leaders and floats ‘self-regulation’ as the way to deal with the technology’s…
- Latest Midterm Polling · 1 h 49 minLatest midterm polling. Senate passes Protect College Sports Act with decisive vote. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest news from the middle east wars. Chelsea…
- Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Draw Bipartisan Scrutiny Ahead of Midterms · 1 h 50 minTaxpayer-funded Trump ads draw bipartisan scrutiny ahead of midterms. 5 men arrested over suspected attack at a U.S.-run air force base are British nationals. Powerful nor’easter…
- Trump's State Dinner for Xi Features a Long List of Tech Titans · 1 h 50 minTrump's state dinner for Xi features a long list of tech titans. Latest midterm polls. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy talks about the top stories of the week. Chad's NFL picks…
- Trump, Xi Expected to Talk Taiwan, AI, Trade and Iran as DC Summit Kicks Off · 1 h 49 minTrump, Xi expected to talk Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as DC summit kicks off. Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Zach Abraham, Bulwark…
- Republicans Distancing Themselves from Trump · 1 h 49 minRepublicans distancing themselves from Trump. Reality vs. Rhetoric. Media takes Trump to court over revoked WH access. China’s Xi kicks off state visit to Washington on Wednesday…
- Trump Blocks MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House Over 'Fake News' · 1 h 49 minTrump blocks MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House over 'fake news'. Paramount/Warner Bros. merger. Flock camera debate continues. Short Kings. The new words added to the…
- Controversial Converse Ad · 1 h 49 minControversial Converse ad. Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy. Data centers and water usage.
- Finally Friday Sounds · 1 h 50 minFinally Friday sounds. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Saudi cancels some oil cargoes after pipeline hit, top buyer chasing…
- Truckers Feeling the Pain of High Diesel Prices · 1 h 50 minTruckers feeling the pain of high diesel prices. Trump has been making more stock trades than all of Congress combined. 'Fat Bear Week' to return with internet voting on Alaska's…
- Heating Oil Prices Up 30% · 1 h 49 minGOP leaders throw cold water on AI regulation despite apocalyptic industry warnings. Heating oil prices up 30%. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. High diesel prices keeping food prices…
- GOP Leaders Throw Cold Water on AI Regulation Despite Apocalyptic Industry Warnings · 1 h 49 minGOP leaders throw cold water on AI regulation despite apocalyptic industry warnings. A spreading war threatens Trump and MBS. McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time…
- Saudi Arabia Shutters Major Oil Pipeline Struck by Drones from Iraq · 1 h 49 minSaudi Arabia shutters major oil pipeline struck by drones from Iraq. Midterm Monday's w/Jim Kennedy. NFL weekend recap. Trump downplays the need to check AI development. Changes…
- 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on DC and NYC · 1 h 49 min25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on DC and NYC. NFL plays first game in Australia. Jim Kennedy talks about the week's top stories. Friday sound salad. Chad's NFL…
- Donald Trump Promises $5,000 Payouts If Republicans Win Midterms · 1 h 49 minDonald Trump promises $5,000 payouts if Republicans win midterms. NFL season starts. Apple’s long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo. Anthropic…
- NFL Season Starts Tonight · 1 h 49 minNFL season stats tonight. US strikes five Iranian oil tankers. Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes. Lindsay Clancy jurors on holdout…
- GOP Holding Midterm Convention in Dallas · 1 h 49 minGOP holding mid term convention in Dallas. 5 people killed, 5 injured after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at MIA. Jim Kennedy discusses midterm races. Canada's 20% tariffs…
- Gun Control and Immigration · 1 h 49 minGun control and immigration. Mark Davis, Marine Vet, remembers his experience on 9/11. Tensions run high in Lindsay Clancy trial amid drama over holdout juror. US military…
