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Bill Bennett discusses the news of the day and why it matter. Clear and candid conversations with special guests who are "in the know".

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    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 403 EPISODES

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    The Bill Bennett Show podcast is a true gem in the world of knowledge and wisdom. With rational discussions on important issues facing our country, it is a pleasure to listen to. Bill does an excellent job of sharing his insights and bringing on guests who provide valuable perspectives.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the broad scope of topics covered. From current events like the coronavirus pandemic to deep dives into history and politics, there is something for everyone. The guests are highly qualified and offer depth of knowledge, making each episode informative and thought-provoking. The discussions are relevant, timely, and filled with intelligent insights.

    However, the only complaint about this podcast is that there aren't enough episodes. Given the quality of content and the importance of these discussions, it would be great to have more frequent episodes. Nonetheless, each episode is worth the wait as they provide a much-needed source of truth in today's world.

    In conclusion, The Bill Bennett Show podcast is a superb source of knowledge for anyone interested in rational discussions on important matters. Bill's expertise combined with his well-qualified guests create a responsible and respectful platform for enlightening conversations. It is refreshing to find a podcast dedicated to thoughtful analysis and insight. Keep up the great work!



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    Latest episodes from The Bill Bennett Show

    Bennett Is Back!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 59:24


    After a brief hiatus, Bill is back and welcomes Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy. They discussed the new Pope, the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the continued war in Ukraine and the impact of tariffs on the economy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Overview of Pres. Trump's Fast Pace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 50:57


    Bill welcomed Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy back to the show to discuss President Trump's fast pace work as he gets America back on track. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Trump Blitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 45:57


    Bill welcomed John Hinderaker on the show to share his thoughts on Trump's fast paced blitz in his first few weeks in office. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Inauguration & Early Immigration Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 39:10


    Bill shared his thoughts on the inauguration of President Trump and invited Mark Krikorian on the show to discuss the early action taken by the President regarding illegal immigration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Scholars & Sense (January 2025 Edition): Bill Bennett, Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 56:12


    It's time again for the monthly Scholars and Sense edition of the show. Bill, Victor and Conrad talk about the California fires and what we can expect from the early days of the second Trump administration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Looking Ahead to 2025 with Byron York

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 56:38


    Bill welcomed Byron York to the show to discuss the terrorist attack in New Orleans, look back at 2024 and ahead into 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Merry Christmas 2024!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 9:29


    Just ahead of the Christmas holiday, Bill and Claude shared some thoughts on this mini episode! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Scholars & Sense (December 2024 Edition): Bill Bennett, Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 56:47


    Bill welcomed Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson for the December 2024 Scholars and Sense edition of the Bill Bennett Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump, the Courts & the Culture with Leonard Leo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 42:59


    Bill welcomed Leonard Leo to the show for the first time to discuss his role as an advisor to President Trump regarding the courts in his first term and the current state of the American culture. Leonard Leo. He's the Chairman of CRC Advisors, Founder of Marble Freedom Trust and Co-Chairman of the Federalist Society. He has assisted Presidents Bush and Trump consulting with them on judicial nominations.  Marble Freedom Trust raises money for conservative groups, orgs and projects. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Marc Andreessen Drops Bomb On Rogan Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 10:14


    Bill invited Joel Farkas on the show to talk about the latest revelation from Marc Andreessen regarding the Dems plan for big government. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Happy Thanksgiving!!! Mrs. Bennett's Table Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 11:48


    As our yearly tradition, here are Mrs. Bennett's table rules for Thanksgiving with a little twist this year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Wins!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 28:52


    As promised, Bill welcome Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy to discuss Trump's big win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Election Day Special!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 41:57


    Bill welcomed Joel Farks and Brian Kennedy for an election day special edition of the Bill Bennett Show. You can find all Brian Kennedy's writings by clicking here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Latest Election Polls with Sean Trende

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 23:03


    Bill welcomed Sean Trende on the show to break down the House, Senate and Presidential election polls. Sean Trende is the Senior Election Analyst for Real Clear Politics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Scholars & Sense (October 2024 Edition): Bill Bennett, Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 43:52


    Conrad provided an international look on the US Presidential election, they took a look at the Senate races for 2024 and Kamala's effort to essentially hide until election day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Iran Bombing Israel & VP Debate Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 15:07


    Bill shared his thoughts on the Vice Presidential debate from last week and Iran bombing Israel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is American Support of Israel Dwindling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 49:28


    Bill welcomed Joel Farkas and Briand Kennedy to the show to talk about Israel's war, where is American support and why is this not a bigger issue for the 2024 Presidential Campaign. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Email Time: Education, Election, DEI & Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 14:17


    Bill and Claude responds to your emails and social media messages. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2nd Assassination Attempt on Trump: Initial Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 3:16


    Bill recorded a quick "Mini Episode" to share his thoughts on the 2nd assassination attempt on President Trump's life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump vs Harris Debate Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 34:08


    Bill and Claude discussed the Trump/Harris debate and shared their thoughts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Harris and Walz CNN Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 23:16


    Bill shares his thoughts on the Harris/Walz CNN interview. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Conversation with Steve Wynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 43:32


    Bill welcomed back a familiar voice to the show, Steve Wynn. Steve is an American real estate developer, art collector, luxury casino and hotel developer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Who Is The Real Gov. Walz?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 48:13


    Bill welcomed John Hinderaker to the show who has first hand experience of Gov. Walz's policies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Emails & News of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 17:12


    On this mini episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill discussed a few news items on his mind and responded to some emails. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Biden's Out, Harris' In, What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 57:24


    Bill welcomed Byron York on the show to discuss all the latest changes in the 2024 Presidential Election. As Bill mentioned, here is the link to Pres. Ronald Reagan's farewell address. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Assassination Attempt Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 32:38


    Bill invited Brian Kennedy and Joel Farkas on the show to get their immediate thoughts on the assassination attempt on former President Trump's life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Do The Dems Actually Have a Better Candidate Than Biden?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 39:26


    Multiple threats facing Israel, the likelihood of a fair election and President Biden is a problem for the not only the Democrats but for the liberal mainstream media as well. The Diminishing Likelihood of a Fair Election - Brian Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Debate Recap & Supreme Court Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 23:48


    Bill shares his thoughts on the presidential debate and two Supreme Court decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Scholars & Sense (June Edition): Bill Bennett, Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 36:20


    Bill Bennett, Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson had their monthly roundtable where they discussed the upcoming presidential debate, November's election and the world's stage becoming more dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    American Resolve for National Defense & Fair Elections?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 47:46


    Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy joined Bill for their monthly roundtable. This was recorded on Dday and they used that special day of remembrance as the foundation of their discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Israel v. Hamas with Elliott Abrams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 44:10


    Bill welcomed Elliott Abrams to the show to discuss the Israel/Hamas war, it's domestic fallout and the political implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Verdict & Emails

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 26:45


    On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill shared his thoughts on the Trump verdict and responded to some emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Memorial Day Special 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 6:23


    On this Memorial Day special edition of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill shared one of his favorite speeches, "Our Hearts Were Touched With Fire" by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Scholars & Sense (May Edition): Bill Bennett, Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 31:16


    On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, the Scholars and Sense edition, Victor was away on his book tour. Bill and Conrad discussed China and Russia getting cozy, Israel's commitment to defeat Hamas and the Trump trials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Necessary Correction and Counter Revolution with Heather Mac Donald

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 39:37


    Bill welcomed Heather Mac Donald back to the show to discuss the implications of universities lowering standards in the name of DEI, if she's seeing pushback against identity politics and the root of these pro-Hamas protests. CLICK HERE for the piece Heather and Bill mentioned in the show. Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. She's also the author of the book "When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bennett Podcast Mini Episode: Bill's TV Appearances

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 11:32


    Heading into the weekend, Claude is sharing two television appearances by Bill where he shares his thoughts on the pro Hamas protests on college campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Protests Erupts at UCLA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 19:14


    Bill invited Joel Farkas, a UCLA alumnus, to talk about the anti-Israel protest at UCLA and other U.S. universities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Protests On Campus, Trump Trial & 2024 Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 53:36


    Bill welcomed Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy back to the show to discuss the anti-Israel protests across the country, the state of higher education in the U.S., the trials facing former president Trump and election security ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Brian Kennedy is President of the American Strategy Group. He is also the Chairman of the Committee on the Present Danger: China. Joel Farkas is a Director of the American Strategy Group. Bill is a fellow at the American Strategy Group in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bennett Podcast Mini Episode: Anti-Israel Protest on College Campuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 5:25


    In this mini episode we share audio from a recent appearance on Fox News Channel where Bill explained what must be done at these Universities regarding the anti-Israel protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Israel, Iran & Trump Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 22:21


    Bill shared his thoughts on Iran attacking Israel, President Biden's flip flopping on his support of Israel and Donald Trump's "Hush Money" trial. Bill also briefly spoke about the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Problems for Biden, Migrant Crime & Masters Preview with Byron York

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 31:45


    Bill spoke with Byron York about crime committed by illegal immigrants in America, the growing political issues the Biden administration is facing. Of course Bill could not let Byron go without begrudgingly getting a Masters preview. Byron York is a Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Fox News Contributor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is China Still The Biggest Threat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 43:16


    Bill shared Easter thoughts heading into this most Holy weekend. He also spoke with Gordon Chang about the threat to the U.S. and the world posed by China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Headlines, Emails & Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 30:57


    Bill and Claude goes over some headlines and respond to a few emails. We'd like to that our sponsor Surf Shark for today's episode. https://surfshark.deals/BILLBENNETT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why Are Students Skipping School?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 11:05


    Heading into the weekend Bill & Claude share audio from Bill's appearance on Varney and Company (Fox Business Channel) where he discussed why students are not showing up at school. Monday Bill and Claude will respond to email and discuss some headlines that caught Claude's attention. We'd like to that our sponsors Surf Shark for today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Scholars & Sense (March 2024 Edition): Bill Bennett, Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 54:55


    Bill welcomed Victor Davis Hanson and Conrad Black on the show for their monthly "Scholars & Sense" edition of the Bill Bennett Show. They spoke about the State of the Union speech, the increase of students missing school, is China less of the threat now and other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Immigration Situation with Mark Krikorian

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 46:49


    Bill spoke with Mark Krikorian to get an update on the southern boarder, Biden's lack of action and what America will be in 4 years with another Biden administration. Mark Krikorian is Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Emails & News of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 24:19


    Bill takes some time this episode to respond to some emails. He also addressed issues such as the border crisis, crime in our cities and the possibility of a brokered convention for the Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    "It's Still America" with John Hinderaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 63:01


    John Hinderaker joined the show to discuss a politically motivated attack on his offices. He also shared his thoughts on the 2024 presidential elections, abortion, border security and crime in American cities. John Hinderaker is one of the founders of Power Line and the President of the Center of the American Experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Need for Election Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 39:46


    Bill spoke with Brian Kennedy about lessons learned from the New Hampshire primary, how we can ensure a safe and secure 2024 election, and the television series, "The Chosen". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Iowa Results, Emails and Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 23:04


    Bill shares his thoughts on the news of the day, discussed the implications of the Iowa caucus results and responded to a few of your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    "When Race Trumps Merit" with Heather Mac Donald

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 51:45


    Bill spoke with Heather Mac Donald about her book, "When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives". Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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