The Chad Benson Show

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days. Friday Sound Salad. Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark lawsuit on social media safety. Organized religion being weaponized. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. Trump receives inaugural 'America First award' from Republican Party. Transgender women athletes banned from female events at Olympics by IOC. 

Meta found negligent in social media addiction trial. Uncertainty about what's going on in the Middle East. Law professor Mechele Dickerson talks about her new book The Middle-Class New Deal. Wait times at airports getting worse as TSA workers quit in droves. The rise of "Nothing Maxing."

Trump votes by mail in Florida election, while trying to ban the practice. Mail in ballots and voter fraud. Trump admin pitches 15-point Iran peace proposal as Pakistan offers to hold talks. Jury finds Meta's platforms are harmful to children in 1st wave of social media addiction lawsuits. MLB opening day with new challenge rules. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 

LaGuardia reopens after the crash that killed 2 and hurt dozens. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks the latest from Iran. Quadruple amputee pro cornhole player charged with murder in Maryland shooting. Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere. Jury begins deliberations in lawsuit New Mexico brought against Meta. Movie prop auction. ICE agents deployed to airports as TSA wait times grow. 

Fire truck collides with plane at LaGurdia, shutting down the airport. Rio mayor bans Chappell Roan from music event following ‘aggressive' incident with Jude Law's 11-year-old daughter. Midterm Mondays w/Jim Kennedy. Massachusetts loses billions after millionaire tax. Trump delays strikes on Iranian power plants after ‘very good' talks on ending war. 

The World Happiest Index. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. NCAA Tournament first round scores. How GLP-1 drugs are changing shopping. Chuck Norris dead at 86. 

US central bank predicts inflation rise from Iran war as oil prices surge again. Trump's former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent blames Israel for war with Iran and claims Tehran was not on verge of having nukes. Humanoid robot loses its mind in California restaurant, breaks dishes and dances. Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral music videos. March Madness could cost employers more than $12 billion in lost productivity. How musicians are making money. Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war. 

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war. TSA officers face financial hardship, long airport lines amid DHS shutdown. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday.  Candidate proposes new tax for OnlyFans creators in Florida. Allegations emerge against César Chávez, marches and events canceled. AI not taking trade jobs. Meteor over Ohio causes large boom heard as far away as Pennsylvania. 

Gas prices rising after release of oil reserves. Oscar winners. High risk for severe weather to erupt in the eastern US. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Elusive street artist Banksy's identity finally revealed. People preferring to not have kids. 

Driver dead after vehicle-ramming attack at Michigan synagogue. ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt. The Oscars and Razzies. Live Nation executives mocked 'stupid' concert-goers in emails where they bragged about how to best rip them off. As Iran pinches the Strait of Hormuz, American farmers are getting squeezed. Man in charge of classified space weapons program who knew all about America's UFO secrets is missing. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Caital, talks Iran and oil prices. Jim Kennedy recaps the headlines of the week. 

Latest update on the Iran war. MN bill would allow nursing home happy hours. People spending $150 billion a year for pet care. Iran's soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says. 'Sleepcations' are on the rise as Americans say they need rest. Fraudulent hospice centers in California still operating despite crackdown. 

Iran war brings new attacks on commercial ships. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo makes NBA history with 83-point game. Why people fall for conspiracy theories. IEA agrees to release record 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption. 

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation reaches settlement with Department of Justice over antitrust concerns. YouTube is now the world's largest media company. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives update on the Iran conflict. Family of Georgia teacher killed in prank gone wrong wants charges against teens dropped. Is Gen Z experiencing a religious revival? Government shutdown hits spring break travel with hours-long TSA lines. 

Gas prices continue to rise due to Iran conflict. Midterm Mondays w/Jim Kennedy. Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei supreme leader. Is AI rotting our brains?

Kristi Noem ousted from Homeland Security post amid recent turmoil. Daylight Savings Time. United Airlines will ban passengers who don't use headphones while flying. Alpine Divorce. Latest job numbers. Oil prices continue to climb, hitting their highest level in nearly 2 years. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about how the Iran war is affecting the stock market. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Research, talks about the headlines of the week.

Lou Holtz, coaching legend who led Notre Dame to title, dies. California's overregulation crisis. Video Burger war among fast food CEOs erupts on social media. Live Nation argues it's not a monopoly during DOJ antitrust trial. The cost to the US of the Iran war. Bettors wagered $54 million on Khamenei's death - now they're not getting paid. Why Gen Z is embracing physical media. 

Talarico wins Democratic nomination for Texas Senate seat; Republicans set for runoff. Trump's Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aims. Father of Georgia school shooting suspect found guilty of murder and manslaughter. DOJ takes Live Nation-Ticketmaster to court for antitrust trial. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Will Iran boycott the World Cup over US strikes and who might replace them? Jim Kennedy breaks down the Texas primary. 

US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel's plan to launch attack, Rubio says. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks latest US plans in Iran. Voters head to the polls for midterm elections, with high-stakes Senate primary in Texas. Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy missing over a month, $1M reward remains unclaimed. McDonalds's releases new Big Arch burger nationwide.  

War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran and Tehran and its proxies hit back. Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ‘70s, dies at age 86. Midterm Mondays. 

Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP ‘political theater'. Burger King rolls out employee assistance AI that listens in. The Pentagon's battle with Anthropic is really a war over who controls AI. Tampa airport teases pajama ban, triggering social media firestorm over dress code controversy. Bill Clinton set for Epstein deposition by House committee. White House 'circulating' 17-page executive order draft to declare emergency over voting. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest stock market trends. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, recaps the headline of the week. 

U.S. launches investigation after Cuba kills 4 on Florida boat. Hillary Clinton set for deposition with House Oversight Committee in Jeffrey Epstein probe. Uber adds air taxis to its app ahead of Dubai launch. Teen's extreme ‘self-improvement' tactics shock internet. The US and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva. Twenty-year-old to testify at US trial about harm from social media addiction. 

SOTU review. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations. Is religion making a comeback? One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. US Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won't resign despite explicit texts with staffer. Food delivery robot goes rogue, causes property damage at L.A. home. 

Trump to give State of the Union speech tonight. Former UK ambassador to US arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the latest issues in the Middle East. US tourists stuck in Mexican beach town after drug lord's killing sparks wave of violence. 

USA men's hockey wins gold in overtime thriller against Canada. Iran says ready for talks but will defend itself against US aggression. US citizens urged to ‘shelter in place' after Mexico drug lord's killing sparks wave of violence. Mid-term Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. Secret Service shoot armed man at Trump's Mar-a-Lago. 

Trump says he will declassify reports on UFOs. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has left a police station as he is released under investigation after 11 hours in custody. Friday Sound Salad. AI dating apps. US continuing to build up military near Iran. Olympic update. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks stock market trends. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, talks US/Iran relations. 

Former prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office. Trump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yet. Olympic update. Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial. Kurt Cobain's death declared a homicide by Seattle cop ordered to probe investigation. 

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta face a jury trial over whether their products are addictive. Georgia father on trial, accused of giving son rifle before school shooting. Olympic update. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Colbert slams CBS for canning interview with Trump critic. U.S. and Iran tout progress in nuclear talks as supreme leader warns Trump over military buildup. 6 skiers rescued, 9 still missing after avalanche near Lake Tahoe. 

Robert Duvall and Jessie Jackson pass away. Olympic update. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the US sending more ships close to Iran. Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from interviewing James Talarico on ‘The Late Show'. Georgia father Colin Gray on trial after son's deadly high school shooting. Another letter to TMZ claims to know where Nancy Guthrie is. Piracy boxes are back. AI taking over Hollywood jobs. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has sparked online ridicule after appearing to struggle when asked whether the US should commit troops to defend Taiwan if China invades. Girl sells record number of Girl Scout cookies. 

Obama says aliens are ‘real,' but aren't in Area 51 in new interview. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Presidents Day. Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin. Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt leaves Hollywood flabbergasted. 

Friday the 13th superstitions. Friday Sound Salad. People selling plasma to make ends meet. Olympics update. Fallout from Pam Bondi's testimony on the Epstein files. Valentine's Day traditions around the world. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest job numbers. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Reseach, talks about the big news stories of the week. 

Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats over Epstein files at DOJ oversight hearing. FAA lifts El Paso flight restriction after US disables Mexican cartel drones that 'breached US airspace'. Norwegian biathlete admits to cheating on his girlfriend in post-win interview. Ukrainian Olympian disqualified over images of war dead on his helmet. Cybersecurity experts explain how surveillance footage of Nancy Guthrie's home was recovered. Buddhist monks 108-day Walk for Peace set to end in Washington DC. What people are spending on Valentine's Day.  Latest jobs report. 

FAA abruptly closes El Paso airspace for 10 days over unspecified security concerns. Man says he was detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie investigation and released. ICE and border officials grilled at hearing on killings of U.S. citizens. House Dem identifies ‘wealthy, powerful men' DOJ redacted in Epstein files. 

Congress to look at unreleased, unredacted Epstein files. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks what's happening in the middle east. Social media companies accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins. Nancy Guthrie remains missing despite her family's response to purported ransom notes. Republicans clash over the Senate filibuster and Trump-backed voter ID bill. Trump losing support of voters without a college degree. 

Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl 60. Olympic update. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy.  Super Bowl commercials. Search for Savannah Guthrie's mother enters second week. 

Food prices for Super Bowl parties. Friday Sound Salad. Super Bowl statistics. More Epstein files released. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about market trends. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, talks about immigration. Savannah Guthrie's mom still missing, police share new ransom details. 

Winter Olympics opening. Mark Malkoff, comedian, writer, and filmmaker and author of Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. Search for Nancy Guthrie, missing mother of Savannah Guthrie, enters 5th day. Trump touts 'softer touch' on immigration as federal force is reduced in Minnesota. 

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein investigation. Partial government shutdown comes to an end, as negotiations over ICE funding begin. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier. More Epstein files released. Trump admin to withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota. 

AI websites are now creating their own Facebook pages and acting like humans on social media. Savannah Guthrie's mother is now suspected of being kidnapped. Don Lemon appears on Jimmy Kimmel to spin story about his arrest. NASA delays Artemis II moon launch until March. TPUSA announces the lineup for their own Super Bowl Halftime Show headlined by Kid Rock. Will people be protesting the Super Bowl over the Bad Bunny halftime show? Plastic surgery on young men has increased over 50%. Iran conditionally agrees to nuclear talks with US.

Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter. The DOJ dumps millions more Epstein Files on Friday. Chad shares an update on the state of the midterm elections on Midterm Monday. Chad recaps the wokest moments from last night's Grammy's. The SNAP program officially has new work requirements. A U.A.E. firm quietly took a stake in the Trump Family's crypto company. A Democrat pulls a major upset in a deep red district in Dallas TX.

Another winter system will swallow up the South over the weekend. President Trump announces the next Fed Chair. Time is running out to reach a nuclear deal with Iran. More youth leagues are experiencing a rise in fights between parents. Don Lemon ARRESTED by federal agents in connection with the Minnesota church invasion. Is another government shutdown inevitable? Have Trump's tariffs paid off?

Nashville has gone days without power with no end it sight as another winter storm approaches. TSA to start charging travelers without a REAL ID starting Sunday Feb. 1st. US population growth has slowed "significantly" in the last year over people not having children any more due to affordability and dating culture. New footage from the BBC shows Alex Pretti smashing ICE vehicles' taillights and spitting on ICE officers. Nipah virus fears trigger airport checks across Asia after India confirms two cases. “Ghost students” are enrolling in American universities, collecting student loans and grants and then disappearing with the cash.

Ilhan Omar is attacked at a town hall by a man with an unknown liquid. The White House finally admits there were some mistakes in the way the situation with Alex Pretti was handled in Minneapolis. The "Doomsday Clock" was moved closer to midnight. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. TikTok settles its social media addiction lawsuit ahead of a trial against Meta, YouTube.