The Chad Benson Show

Still no end in sight for ending the government shutdown. Dodgers win 2025 MLB World Series. Thwarted terrorist attack: Michigan attorneys say there was no attack planned despite FBI claims. Explosion at Harvard Medical School appears to have been intentional, authorities say. Mid-term elections tomorrow. China will make ‘substantial' purchases of U.S. soybeans and should avoid 100% tariff. Trump says there 'could be' US troops on the ground in Nigeria, or air strikes. Affordability and child care. The dangers of AI ChatBots. The problems with supermarket self-checkouts. Traffic worsening as return-to-the office rules take effect. 

SNAP benefits to expire today as the government enters the 30th day of being shut down. This weekend marks the return to Standard Time. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #1. Trump calls for Republicans to scrap the Senate filibuster and end the shutdown. King Charles strips his brother Andrew of ‘prince' title and evicts him from royal mansion. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital talks China, trade and stocks. 

U.S. Military to Assist Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts in Jamaica. US military strikes another boat in the Pacific, killing 4. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #2. Who is actually receiving SNAP benefits? Trump directs Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons. Charges dropped against Lexington man arrested over Facebook meme of Donald Trump. Dems still pushing to extend health care subsidies. 

Hurricane Melissa makes second landfall in Cuba after lashing Jamaica with catastrophic flooding, brutal winds. Governor Newsom sues Trump Administration for illegally withholding SNAP food benefits. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #3. Turkey to discipline referees after uncovering mass betting scandal. New details revealed in NBA betting scandal. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Texas attorney general sues Tylenol company over autism claims. Lab monkeys infected with herpes and Hepatitis C escape following truck crash. Toronto outlasts Dodgers to even World Series. 

Flight delays persist as air traffic controllers face work without pay. After 18 innings, Dodgers prevail over Blue Jays in World Series game 3. Hurricane Melissa is set to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm since records began. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the situation with Venezuela and South America. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #4. Widespread ref gambling problem in Turkish soccer. Kids, sports and burnout. 

Government shutdown enters its 27th day. Trump says U.S., China close to trade deal ahead of Xi talks. Hurricane Melissa to intensify into Category 5 storm as it barrels towards Jamaica. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #5. Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris. US keeping up pressure on Venezuela. 

34 charged in NBA, poker gambling cases include Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and alleged mob figures. Placing the blame for the government shutdown. Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #6. Trump says he "may go back to Congress" on Venezuela land strikes. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the AI bubble. Latest inflation numbers. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, talks Trumps plans for Venezuela. 

Trump's pressure on Venezuela raises spectre of coup or invasion. Manhunt underway for 4 suspects after heist of 'priceless' jewelry at Louvre in Paris. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #7. Meat prices up. Detroit pastor under fire after publicly demanding $2,000 from parishioner who only offered a $1,200 donation. 

Trump demands $230 million from DOJ over past investigations. Paris museum reopens three days after crown jewels stolen in daring heist. People who vote against their own interests. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #8. Government shutdown enters 22nd day. White House says no plan for Trump-Putin summit. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 

Amazon says AWS cloud service is back to normal after outage disrupts businesses worldwide. US-Australia rare earth deal targets China's stronghold. Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal charges claiming selective prosecution. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the AWS outage and how the US could be vulnerable to more. Dodgers and Blue Jays set to play in the World Series. Trump breaks ground on massive White House ballroom. Donald Trump looking into commuting Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' sentence this week. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #9. 

Israel-Hamas ceasefire resumes after weekend clashes. Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum. Anti-Trump protests across the US. Disgraced former congressman George Santos released from prison in New Jersey. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #10. Trump calls Colombia's Petro an ‘illegal drug leader' and announces tariffs and an end to US aid. Halloween costs up from last year. Medical community changes the definition of obese. 

Another round of "No Kings" protests scheduled across the US this weekend. The intertwining of politics and religion. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #11. B-52s fly off coast of Venezuela in show of force by Trump. John Bolton at court to surrender to authorities after being indicted. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest market trends. Zelensky heads for Trump meeting to push for Tomahawk missiles.  

President Trump threatens strikes on land in Venezuela. The Trump administration could slash more than 10,000 federal jobs during the government shutdown. Major US news outlets reject Pentagon's new press rules. Fallout over racist group chat reportedly involving leaders of Young Republicans groups. Supreme Court debate Louisiana redistricting case centering on Voting Rights Act. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #12. Record new car prices. Madagascar's president is ousted in a military coup after weeks of youth-led protests. Sam Altman says OpenAI will allow "erotica" for adult users.  

Trump hosts Argentine President Javier Milei after U.S. agrees to $20 billion bailout for country. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #13. Six killed after US strikes another boat off coast of Venezuela. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Marjorie Taylor Greene, tearing into her own party, says GOP men in Congress are ‘weak'. Shutdown starts to hit federal workers' paychecks. Vile text messages from Young Republican group chat are exposed. 

Government shutdown enters third week. Gaza ceasefire deal signed by mediators after hostages freed. Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks mid-east peace deal. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #14. New tariffs going into effect today. Measles cases on the rise.  

All living Israeli hostages freed from Gaza as Trump addresses Knesset. Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops during shutdown. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #15. No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast. Americans using PTO to sleep, not vacation. 

Israeli Cabinet approves ‘outline' of deal to release all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Nobel Peace Prize goes to Maria Corina Machado, despite calls for Trump to receive the award. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Grand jury indicts N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James on bank fraud charges. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #16. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the future of AI. Dueling court hearings on National Guard deployments. 

Hamas accepts Trump peace plan ending 2 years of war in Gaza, returning hostages. Suspect charged with igniting deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #17. More Americans getting their news from social media. Katie Porter's viral videos plunge campaign into ‘disaster'. 

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown. Attorney General Pam Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing. Ex-FBI Director James Comey to be arraigned after Trump called for his prosecution. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #18. Trials delayed for 2 Uvalde school police officers, 1 to be moved out of town. Supreme Court seems skeptical of Colorado's ban on conversion therapy. Day 7 of government shutdown. 

Israel marks two years since Hamas attack on October 7. Congress still at a stalemate ending the government shutdown. Supreme Court rejects appeal from Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the latest israel peace plan. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #19. Clashes at ICE facilities in Chicago and Portland as Trump orders in National Guard. Ex-QB Mark Sanchez now facing felony charge for altercation. 

Potential hurdles litter road as Israel and Hamas head to Gaza peace talks. Trump seeks Texas National Guard deployments to Illinois, Oregon, other locations. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #20. Senate returns in search of a deal on sixth day of federal government shutdown. Social media benefits from division. 

Trump administration tells Congress the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with drug cartels after Venezuela boat strikes. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Chad's NFL picks. Government shutdown day 3. Latest poll shows a growing distrust in media. Updates from UK mass stabbing. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research. 

No progress in ending the government shutdown. First deployment of National Guard to Memphis expected in next two weeks. U.K. synagogue car and stabbing attack leaves at least 2 dead on Yom Kippur. Local food banks brace for more demand amid government shutdown. Israel blocks main road to Gaza City, gives residents last chance to leave. Democrats are turning up the heat on Mike Johnson over a delay in the Epstein files vote. Elon Musk urges Netflix boycott over transgender-themed kids' show. 

Congress fails to prevent a government shutdown. Hegseth uses rare meeting of generals to announce new military standards. Hamas under pressure as Trump issues deadline on Gaza peace plan. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. ICE arrests criminal alien serving as Des Moines Public Schools superintendent. 

Trump secures Netanyahu's agreement to Gaza deal but Hamas support in question. Government could shut down at midnight. AI actress Tilly Norwood has Hollywood in an uproar. Trump, Hegseth to headline a highly unusual gathering of top military officials. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about the meeting called by Pete Hegseth and the proposed Gaza peace deal. Portland national guard. Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl halftime show. 

2 more bodies found after Michigan church shooting led to devastating fire. Oregon sues to block Trump from deploying state's National Guard in Portland. Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship. Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas shows due to health issues. Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race as Mamdani gains ground. NFL scores.

Comey indicted for alleged false statement, obstruction of justice. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. The rise of AI music. Chad's NFL picks. Hegseth orders hundreds of senior military officers to Virginia for highly unusual meeting. TikTok to continue to operate in the US. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest GDP numbers. UEFA heading to a vote next week on booting Israel from European soccer. 

Why everyone thinks the Rapture is happening. Republicans push legislation to eliminate government shutdowns. Trump's new Ukraine stance is meant to pressure Putin, officials say. Dallas ICE shooting fuels political blame game. Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after 27 were killed in floods. Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal on Thursday. 

Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to late-night television from suspension. Secret Service says it dismantled extensive telecom threat in NYC area. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 2 detainees killed at Dallas ICE facility, 1 shooter found dead. Ryan Routh found guilty on all charges in Trump assassination attempt trial. 

Jimmy Kimmel's show is returning to ABC on Tuesday, but not all stations will air it. Trump to address world leaders at United Nations today. Mike Lyons, military analyst, with the latest news from the Middle East. Trump makes unproven claims linking autism to Tylenol use by pregnant women. Report alleges Trump border czar Tom Homan accepted bag of $50K in FBI sting. 

Charlie Kirk Arizona memorial draws record 90,000 people. Disruption continues at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports after cyber-attack. Trump administration set to tie Tylenol to autism risk. Trump calls on Attorney General Bondi to use power of the Justice Department more aggressively. NFL scores. U.S. will complete TikTok deal ‘in coming days' and control its algorithm. The cost of the American Dream. Fat Bear Week. 

After Kimmel suspension, Trump sets sights on Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Texas man accused of threatening NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Chad's NFL picks. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the Fed rate cut. FCC investigating Ticketmaster. 

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over remarks about Charlie Kirk's death. Fed announces first rate cut in nine months, signals more reductions to come. Lawmakers blast Kash Patel over Epstein files transparency. Gaza hit by telecoms blackout as Israeli tanks and infantry advance. Donald Trump joins royals for state banquet at Windsor as thousands protest against US president's visit. Cracker Barrel expects fewer patrons after failed logo rebrand. Dodo bird one step closer to coming back from extinction. 

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty. Kash Patel defends record as FBI director and handling of Kirk case in tense hearing. Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 3 killed in US strike on 2nd alleged Venezuelan drug boat. 

Looking for what motivated the killing of Charlie Kirk. Looksmaxxing and Transmaxxing. Trump signs order to send National Guard to Memphis for crime crackdown. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest in the Russia/Ukraine war. Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89. 

Trump says he'll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns. Emmy Awards. IDF targets high-rise buildings as Gaza City offensive ramps up. US lawmakers introduce 'thought police' bill to strip citizens of passports over Israel criticism. Kash Patel criticized for his actions and posts during Charlie Kirk shooting investigation. NFL scores. 

Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination in custody. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital Management, talks stagflation. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Research, reflects on a draining week. Economic concerns and the rise of poverty. The impact of sports on national unity. 

Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event, manhunt for shooter still ongoing. 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Urban Word of the Day. Hellfire missile bounces off mysterious orb in stunning UAP footage shown to Congress. 

Israel targets Hamas leadership in Qatar strike. ICE protests in Chicago. Trump reportedly weighing military strikes in Venezuela. FBI, DOT launch probes into killing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on NC train. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Trump says signature on birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein is not his. Gen Z gender divide in politics. Pay gap between men and women growing wider. 

Trying to make sense of the North Carolina train murder. Pig kidney transplants and the ethics of selling organs. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks the latest from the Russia/Ukraine conflict, U.S. military action in Venezuela, and Israel's next move in Gaza. Jeffrey Epstein's 50th "Birthday Book." 3I Atlas and UAPs. Couple celebrates first baby girl born into the family in 108 years. Americans who who have positive view of capitalism slips to 54% according to new Gallup poll.

Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities. Woman killed in stabbing attack on commuter train. After issuing 'last warning' to Hamas, Trump eyes Gaza deal 'soon'. Russia launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine. NFL scores. Where the Epstein files release effort stands as victims push for information from Trump, Congress. Multiple people killed in shooting attack on Jerusalem bus. 2 Powerball jackpot winners. 

Latest jobs report. RFK Jr and top Dem clash during heated Senate hearing. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's NFL picks. Trump's DOJ considering banning trans people from buying guns. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks trade and China.