The Chad Benson Show

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.  

President Trump claims Jeffrey Epstein files are a 'Democrat hoax'. Florida surgeon general says state is moving to 'end all vaccine mandates'. Arrest of comedy writer over transgender posts sparks outcry in UK. Trump's strike on cartel vessel off Venezuela sends warning to Maduro. Latest jobs numbers. 

Trump to move Space Command headquarters to Alabama from Colorado. Republicans push for release of Epstein files as survivors speak on Capitol Hill. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Trump says he will deploy National Guard to Chicago but doesn't say when. Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela. McDonald's is cutting prices of its combo meals to convince customers it's affordable again. 

India, Russia vow to deepen trade ties, defying Trump's tariff threats over oil. Trump dispels health rumors, hits golf course. Chicago braces for ICE raids and possible troop deployment. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the meeting between India, China and Russia. Congress to tackle Epstein files controversy as it returns from recess. Afghanistan earthquake death toll passes 1,400 as Taliban appeal for aid. Why we need boredom. 

Minneapolis shooting being investigated as a hate crime. CDC crisis triggered by upcoming vaccine meeting, leading to director's firing and resignations. Air Force grants full military honors to Ashli Babbitt after military leadership under Biden denied request. Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. What not to say in a job interview. Trump uses ‘pocket rescission' to cancel $4.9bn in congressionally approved foreign aid.

MN school shooting being politicized. Trump admin. moving detainees out of "Alligator Alcatraz" after judge orders facility operations to wind down. A wave of active shooter hoaxes at universities brings panic and turmoil to the start of the school year. Consumer prices rise 2.7% annually in July, less than expected amid tariff worries. CDC director Susan Monarez fired by Trump administration. Holiday travel tips. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, talks about Gavin Newsom probable presidential run. 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. Cracker Barrel says it will go back to old logo amid redesign controversy. Epstein survivors plan to hold a news conference on Sept. 3. California parents find grim ChatGPT logs after son's suicide. Man arrested over flag burning near White House after Trump's executive order. Trump's 50% tariffs on India come into force as president puts pressure on country over buying Russian oil. 

Trump to allow 600,000 Chinese students entry to US for college as trade talks with China press on. Israeli strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital kills at least 20 people, including 5 journalists. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks Russia/Ukraine peace talks. Trump says he's removing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, citing his administration's allegations of mortgage fraud. Trump signs executive order directing DOJ to prosecute flag burning. Global mail carriers suspend U.S. deliveries amid confusion over new duties. 'Raise the Colors' campaign divides Britain amid immigration protests. 

President Trump considers deploying National Guard to other Democratic-led cities. Kilmar Abrego Garcia reports to ICE detention center in Baltimore. Florida ordered to undo Alligator Alcatraz due to environmental risks. Some National Guard troops are now armed in Washington, DC. 

Erik Menendez denied parole after yearslong fight for release. California now to decide on redistricting. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Over 100K Americans rush to join Trump's massive ICE hiring spree nationwide. John Bolton's home raided by federal agents. Gen Z cell phone addiction. Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy institute for Public Policy Research.

Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff. Hurricane Erin unleashing dangerous surf, rip currents along 2,000 miles of East Coast. Bed Bath and Beyond says 'no' to California, pulls zero punches outlining economic 'reality'. Russia says talks on Ukraine security guarantees must include Moscow. The Menendez brothers will have parole hearings this week after decades in prison. Cracker Barrel's controversial rebrand won't be stopped. 

Hurricane Erin threat prompts evacuations in North Carolina. Trump floats air support for Ukraine as part of security guarantees. Oklahoma rolls out a test for teacher applicants from California and New York. Trump escalates attacks against Smithsonian museums, says there's too much focus on ‘how bad slavery was'. 

Texas Democrats return to state as GOP presses on with redistricting. Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks but expected to stay offshore. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the meeting between Trump and Putin. Trump vows to end ‘corrupt' mail-in ballot system, voting machines. Newsmax settles Dominion election defamation case for $67m. 

Mixed reactions to Trump/Putin summit. Air Canada suspends restart plans after union defies return to work order. Ex FBI Director James Comey makes bizarre confession about Taylor Swift and President Trump in rambling video. Weekend movie box office numbers. Ukraine won't give up land that Russia doesn't already occupy, Zelensky says after Putin's demand. MTG shares video of woman in tears over financial stress. Gen Z rediscovering manual transmission vehicles. Texas Democrats return to the state, ending two-week standoff over redistricting. 

Donald Trump departs for Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin to discuss war in Ukraine. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy from the Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research. 

Democrats who fled Texas to block the GOP's redistricting effort plot their exit strategy. Trump says his administration looking at reclassifying marijuana. Trump names Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he'll host the awards show. Texas redistricting fight. Tropical Storm Erin expected to become a major hurricane. The rise of Democratic Socialism. Consumer Price Index. 

Conflicting DC crime statistics. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Documents released on Uvalde massacre show police chief did not follow training on active shooters. Suspect in shooting at North Austin Target had extensive criminal history. The cost of rushing a sorority. 

Trump announces federal takeover of DC police and mobilization of National Guard. Trump says he'll know if Putin wants peace deal with Ukraine soon into their Alaska meeting. Vance calls out Democrats over Epstein files, reignites push for transparency. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the upcoming summit with Trump and Putin over Ukraine. Suspect arrested after shooting at Texas Target kills at least three people. 

Putin and Trump will meet in Alaska to discuss ending Russia's war against Ukraine. Coding and AI. MLB welcomes its first female umpire. Trump considers deploying National Guard troops to DC to fight crime. AOL will stop offering dial-up internet service after more than 30 years in business. 

Trump presents data with economist Stephen Moore, days after BLS chief fired. Texas Democrats face deadline to return or face GOP expulsion lawsuit. Israel's security cabinet approves a plan to take over Gaza City. Trump threatens to have the Federal government take over DC. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the economy. Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research talks about Texas redistricting. 

South Park continues to mock the Trump administration. United Airlines sees massive delays with hundreds of U.S. flights grounded by technical issue. Trump to meet with Putin. Israel weighing its options in Gaza. Texas Republicans vote to arrest Democrats stalling redistricting vote. 

Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting. Coast Guard says Titan submersible deaths were preventable and faults company's CEO. 80th anniversary of  US atomic bombing of Hiroshima. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Americans feeling inflation at the grocery store. Mamdani polls higher than all NYC mayoral candidates combined in new poll. Denmark zoo asks people to donate unwanted pets to feed predators and imitate ‘natural food chain'. 

Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting. The costs of Trump's tariffs are starting to add up for Americans. NASA to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. The Mamdani effect: how his primary win is inspiring young progressives to run for office. TSA to add dedicated family lane at security checkpoints. 

President Trump continues his claims that job numbers were manipulated. Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump. What jobs will AI replace? Loni Anderson, star of "WKRP in Cincinnati" dies at 79. Tariffs making the price of consumer goods rise. Sydney Sweeney's Republican voter registration revealed amid jeans ad controversy. 

Trump unleashes sweeping new tariffs in a blow to global trade. Jobs not threatened by AI. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. How Trump's poll numbers on immigration have shifted as he has enacted his agenda. NTSB to wrap up final day of public hearings into deadly midair crash near DCA. Kerr County, Texas, lead emergency management official says he was asleep during deadly flooding. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institue for Public Policy Research, talks about Texas redistricting.

Delta flight diverted to Minneapolis after severe turbulence, leaving 25 people on board hospitalized. Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, opening door for 2028 presidential run. American's support for Benjamin Netanyahu sinking. Diddy requests overturn of conviction or new trial after 'discriminatory' use of law. Trump reaches tariff deal with South Korea. American Eagle stirs up controversy in Sydney Sweeney ad campaign. Adult summer camp. 

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, California after Russia earthquake. Record-breaking heat wave scorches Southeast US. Pressure on Trump grows as Greene joins MAGA voices criticizing Israel on Gaza. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. The Fed unlikely to cut rates. Stores now using surge pricing. Gentle parenting no longer popular. Texas redistricting. 

4 people killed in mass shooting at Midtown Manhattan office tower. Dangerous heat dome hits more than 150 million people across the US. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the latest on the Israel/ Hamas conflict. Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell plays model inmate as she seeks path out of prison. Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men. 

Trump reaches agreement with E.U. to impose 15% tariff, with exceptions for key industries. Ghislaine Maxwell received limited immunity during meetings with deputy attorney general. Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airport. Sydney Sweeney's new campaign draws fire for racial undertones. The latest disturbing Tik Tok trend. Trump rejects Netanyahu's claim that kids in Gaza aren't starving.

DOJ has ‘productive' meeting with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. DC #1 for worst traffic in the nation. Police using AI license plate readers. Hulk Hogan, wrestling legend, dies at 71. Chuck Mangione, Grammy-winning jazz superstar and composer, dies at 84. Paramount and Skydance merger approved. 

US judge rejects Trump administration's bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts. Texas flood survivors offer mixed reviews of FEMA as the agency awaits uncertain future. Idaho killer sentenced to life without parole. As MAGA world focuses on Epstein, Trump seeks focus on anything else.

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76. US House calls early summer recess to block voting on release of Epstein files. Committees set up for congressional redistricting in Texas. Bryan Kohberger will spend life in solitary confinement. White Girl Wednesday. 

Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia.Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump's urging. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show' actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning. Military Analyst Mike Lyons talks about the lastest in the Israel/Palistine conflict. Hunter Biden slams George Clooney in explosive rant after actor's politically-motivated move. Feds to ‘flood' NYC with immigration officials following shooting of Border Agent. MLK files released. 

CBS says decision to cancel ‘The Late Show' was ‘purely financial'. Trump calls for the release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury testimony. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after viral Coldplay ‘kiss cam' controversy. Suspect named in shooting of Border Patrol agent in New York City park. Urban Word of the Day. Latest Trump approval numbers.  Israeli forces kill 115 Palestinians in Gaza as 19 people starve to death. Officials say 3 people still missing from deadly July 4 Texas floods, down from nearly 100. Passenger Jet avoids midair collision with B-52. 

Trump denies writing letter to Jeffrey Epstein with drawing of a naked woman. CBS cancels ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert'. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research. 

Trump blasts 'stupid' and 'foolish' Republicans amid calls to reveal more Epstein files. Trump floats firing the Federal Reserve chair as White House criticism boils. Sneakflation. The Gen Z stare. 'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87. Robert P. George talks about his new book Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division. Disneyland celebrates 70th anniversary. 

Trump tries to move on amid Epstein files backlash as speaker calls for their release. Dems try blaming Trump for Texas flood death toll. Man arrested after macabre 'human skin teddy bear' left outside of Victorville business. National Hot Dog Day. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 7out of 10 Americans worried about money and inflation. Senate advances Trump's request to cancel billions in foreign aid, NPR and PBS funding.