The Chad Benson Show

Artemis II astronauts hold post mission press conference. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. Spirit Airlines might liquidate as surging jet fuel costs threaten bankruptcy exit. World Cup update. 

Pope says ‘world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants' amid feud with Trump's White House. Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues. White House under pressure after 10 scientists vanish or die in mystery cases. The psychology of indoctrination. World Cup news. More young men are attending religious services regularly. 

Iran pushes war narrative on social media with AI Lego videos trolling Trump. Camp Mystic owners back in courtroom for more flooding testimony. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Needing to rethink kids education. World Cup news. Swalwell, Gonzales resignations prompt bipartisan push to purge House members accused of misconduct. 

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives update on the middle east conflicts. Chad Benson presents "Couchtella". The effect of the declining US birthrate. Atlanta Scream Club helps participants blow off some steam. The Sunday Scaries. Colombia to euthanize dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar. 

Rory McIlroy wins Masters, first to repeat since Tiger Woods. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Artemis II returns safely to earth. Trump posts image of himself as Jesus after attacking Pope Leo. Trucking fleets shed old identities in scheme to evade federal enforcement. Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations. 

Artemis II to splashdown this evening. Pakistan in spotlight as US, Iran set for direct talks to end conflict. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, breaks down the week's top headlines. Scientists research the blood of a Wisconsin man bitten by snakes hundreds of times. The price of attending Cochella.

Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn't agree to his peace terms. LA residents outraged as Olympic presale tickets soar to exorbitant prices. Anthropic says newest AI model is too powerful to release to public. Artemis prepares for Friday splashdown. World Cup news. 

Trump, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire, plan to open Strait of Hormuz. Artemis II swings back around after completing record-setting moon flyby. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the effect of the cease fire on oil prices. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 

Michigan wins NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Artemis II takes crew the farthest from Earth. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about Trump and Iran. Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK. Trump threatens ‘whole civilization' of Iran ‘will die tonight,' drastically escalating war. CBS will hand Colbert's late-night time slot to ‘Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen'. 

Iran rejects temporary ceasefire as Trump sets deadline for reopening Strait of Hormuz. US rescues service member in Iran as strikes continue. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. Politics and religion. 

Iran claims photos show downed US fighter jet. Trump requests record-breaking budget of $1.5 trillion for Pentagon. Artemis II on its way to the moon. Trump fires US attorney general Pam Bondi. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about oil price fluctuations. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Research, breaks down this week's headlines. 

Artemis II launches into space. Pam Bondi fired as attorney general. Trump attends SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing. Trump gives address on Iran war. Former congressman claims he was briefed on secret human/alien hybrid breeding programs. 

Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first. Trump to address the nation about the Iran war. Supreme Court hears arguments in birthright citizenship case. Artemis II launching tonight for a trip around the moon. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, discusses market trends. History of April Fools Day. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday.

Lindsey Graham seen holding Disney bubble wand during theme park visit amid shutdown. The Iran war is triggering a global fertilizer shortage that could impact food prices everywhere. NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years. Disney adults. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the latest on the Iran war. Gas now averaging $4.00/gallon. 

NASA to launch Artemis II crew on flight around the moon this week. Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's energy facilities if deal not reached 'shortly'. Supreme Court prepares to review Trump executive order on birthright citizenship. Midterm Mondays with Jim Kennedy. 

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.