The Chad Benson Show

Gas prices at an all time high. Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest from the middle east. World Cup history. Trump Mobile phone release date remains uncertain. Is Netflix spying on you?

2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation. Skylab crews reported unexplained lights, ‘reddish object': UFO files. Mid Term Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport. Consumer prices still rising. Trump calls Iran's response to U.S. peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable'. World Cup history. Donald Trump speaks out after erecting 22-foot gold statue of himself at golf course. 

Purported Epstein suicide note released by judge. Data center approved in Utah despite community protests. Hantavirus latest updates: Confirmed cases rise to 5 from Dutch cruise ship. World Cup history. CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87. US awaits Iran's response to latest proposal to end war. 

Trump threatens ‘much higher level' attacks if no deal. Oil plunges, markets surge on report U.S. and Iran near deal to end war as gas prices jump past $4.50. Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor. Defy Trump, lose your seat: Indiana primary delivers a warning to GOP lawmakers. GOP includes $1B for Trump White House ballroom security in budget bill. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Religious leaders told 'prepare now' for UFO disclosure to unleash Bible-changing revelations. World Cup history. 

Hegseth and Caine say Iran war ceasefire is not over. Supreme Court temporarily restores ability to receive abortion drug mifepristone by mail. Little Caesar's testing drone delivery. World Cup history. Britney Spears accepts plea deal in connection to DUI. What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the latest on the Iran war. 

Spirit Airlines ceases operations. Weekend movie box office numbers. O.C. teen's mother faces manslaughter charge in e-motorbike crash that killed 81-year-old. Midterm Monday with Jim Kennedy. World Cup history. Cherie DeVaux makes history as first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. 

Iran war hits authorization threshold. Friday Sound Salad. Us debt exceeds GDP.  Social media trend has young people ‘speedrunning' through the Church of Scientology. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. Driverless trucks take off in Texas. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the Iran war and oil prices. 

Former FBI director James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post. King Charles delivers address to a joint session of Congress. Texas midterm polling numbers. World Cup news. Religion and aliens. 

The fight over data centers in the US. Consumer prices still on the rise. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives an update on the Iran war and the Russian/Ukraine war. World Cup history. Melania Trump wants ABC to 'take a stand' against Jimmy Kimmel after 'hateful' joke. 

Trump was likely target of shooting at White House Correspondents' dinner, says US official. Suspect in custody had sent a manifesto to his family just before opening fire. King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship. Midterm Monday w/Jim Kennedy. Iran reportedly proposes Hormuz Strait deal to U.S. World Cup history. 

Raiders take Fernando Mendoza with No. 1 pick in NFL draft. A Pentagon intelligence agency assessment says Iran still has significant military capabilities. House Oversight chair says some members support a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon. Friday Sound Salad. World Cup history. US ready to use force as Iran war enters new phase in Strait of Hormuz. Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks oil prices and Iran. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, breaks down the top headlines of the week.  

U.S. Seizes Second Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil. Would Cup News. NFL draft tonight. Gasoline by the numbers. US plans to bail out Spirit Airlines. Court pauses redistricting in Virginia, day after voters approve new maps. Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift. 

Trump extends ceasefire, offering time for Tehran to unify around a proposal. At least 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation. DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud over secret funding of extremist groups. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. World Cup news. The Onion to take over Alex Jones' Inforwars and turn it into a parody site. Virginia passes re-districting referendum.

VA to vote on re-districting referendum. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks Trump and Iran negotiations. Red Lobster brings back Endless Shrimp, even after bankruptcy claims. World Cup news. The story of Paul Revere. 

Trump says Iran deal to be signed 'today' in Islamabad. Trump administration launches tariff refund system as first step in paying back billions. Trump's sculpture garden of American heroes is unlikely to be ready for July 4. World Cup update. Officials unveil transit plan for NJ World Cup: $150 by train, $80 by shuttle. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. Major 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, prompting tsunami alerts. 

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.