The World According To Ben Stein

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Author, Actor, Econmist, Lawyer Ben Stein & Four Brilliant guys sit down to discuss politics and other daily musings in this fun and brilliant podcast.

Judah Friedman, Ben Stein, Remso Martinez


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 589 EPISODES

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    The World According To Ben Stein podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking brilliant political commentary and historical insights. Hosted by the knowledgeable and articulate Ben Stein, along with co-host Judah Friedman, this podcast offers a refreshing perspective on current events. They tackle various issues with respect and thoughtfulness, even when they disagree. The podcast is a trusted source of information that provides valuable insights based on real information.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Ben Stein's vast historical knowledge and his ability to connect past events to present-day issues. His commentary provides a unique perspective that adds depth and context to the discussion. Additionally, the respectful and insightful conversations between Ben and Judah create an engaging dynamic that keeps listeners hooked.

    However, one aspect that could be improved upon is the audio quality for Ben's segments. Some listeners have noted that the audio for his portions could be clearer to enhance the overall listening experience.

    In conclusion, The World According To Ben Stein podcast is a treasure trove of knowledge and thoughtful analysis. It provides an invaluable perspective on current events, thanks to Ben Stein's historical expertise and Judah Friedman's excellent co-hosting skills. While there may be room for improvement in terms of audio quality, the content itself makes it well worth listening to for those seeking intelligent discussions on politics and history.



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    Latest episodes from The World According To Ben Stein

    Turbulence Aboard French Force One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 55:23


    On the May 27 edition of the podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft dissect the silence in the E.U. after the latest Russian attack on Kiev. Also, observations on the American anti-Semitic experience and more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    Two Standards, One People/Mideast Bows To Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 34:12


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, the amazing week of President Trump.

    Against Isolationist Advice, Trump Uses Passport.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 72:56


    On the May 13 edition of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein, the panel looks at globalism and America's role in the world under Donald Trump. Also, why does the world hate Israel so much, and what can be done about it? Finally, we discuss the importance of knowing history, understanding it in proper context, and how to evaluate your sources.

    Do Democrats Realize That Wasn't The Reverend Al Green?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 37:52


    Ben Stein and Judah Friedman discuss President Trump being our graceful orator in chief who also has an amazing sense of humor. Plus the world should be scared right no of The United States Of America because we have a President who means what he says and says what he means.

    Minerals For Peace Is A Good Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 44:51


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman are Joined by Larry Klayman to discuss, the immediate successes President Trump and his administration have achieved domestically and internationally.

    I am Nourished by Joy Reid's tears.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 47:54


    On the February 25, 2025, edition of #TheWolrdAccordingToBenStein -- I am nourished by Joy Reid's tears -- our panel looks at why Detroit stopped making cars people wanted and why government stopped being responsive to the people. Plus a potpourri of items designed to entertain and inform you.

    Ben Stein Is Not Quite Dead Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 57:19


    On the February 20, 2025, edition of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein, yes, Ben Stein Is Not Dead Yet. Our panel reviews the latest events in Israel and Gaza, the DOGE discoveries, and the deep state. Join @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft for the most entertaining hour on the Internet you'll find this week.

    I Double Dog Dare The Left To Challenge Homan.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 57:12


    On the November 26 episode, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, @TheRoffDraft walk through the problems with the Trump tariffs, the lie that is the climate change crisis, and more. On #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    RINOs, Enough With the Trumpsplaining: He Belongs on Mt. Rushmore.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 52:43


    On the November 19 edition of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein, our panel evaluates the Trump cabinet picks. A feast of excellence or a car full of clowns? @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft dissect the choices.

    219 And Counting... And Counting... And Counting... Anyone?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 55:30


    219 And Counting... And Counting... And Counting... Anyone?

    Trump...Wiles...Touchdown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 54:59


    Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to celebrate President's Trump decisive victory and bask in the glow of the forthcoming Golden Age. While we wish it was all rainbows and butterflies from here on out, it's not. We discuss some disturbing, antisemitic news coming from the increasingly desperate “Free Palestine” movement in Europe. January 20, 2025, cannot come fast enough for all of us and our allies. Plus, we discuss Gov. Newsom's purported resistance movement, Laticia James “fat ass”, and how excited we are for the Department of Government Efficiency — aka Elon Musk's government audit. We also talk about Susie Wiles as an amazing, appropriate, and obvious pick for President Trump's White House chief of staff. Plus, we discuss Kamala's concession speech, Tim Walz' tears, and how authenticity was a key factor in Tuesday's outcome:Trump is always Trump and no one really know who Kamala is to this day.

    I Just Had To Google Psyops. Thank You Iowa.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 50:35


    Ben Stein and Judah Friedman discuss the misinformation, disinformation and all information, the left is using to win an election they will lose.

    I'm Starting To Think The Left Really Hates Us.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 54:16


    On the October 31 edition of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein, a potpourri of items leading up to the inevitable. America stops voting next Tuesday. Will we still have a republic after they're done? @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft break it all down for you in less than an hour. Listen and comment. What have you got to lose?

    Next Tuesday, We'll Vote Out the Real ‘Garbage'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 59:02


    On the October 29 edition of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein, a discussion of President Joe Biden's assertion the people backing former President Donald J. Trump in this election are fascists, Nazis, and, as of Tuesday afternoon, garbage.

    Trump and the New Political and Cultural Realignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 51:13


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman what will the Left do after a President Trump victory. And remember so many died so we can vote, the least we can do for them is vote. The new cultural revolution and so much more.

    The Blue Wall Isn't Cracking, It's Already Rubble!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 60:08


    Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff, and newly published author, Mandy Gunasekara to discuss Kamala's flailing campaign and how President Trump has all the momentum going into these last two weeks. Plus, Ben asks hard questions about the driving forces behind a cultural and political revolution that we believe is beneficial for President Trump and his America first movement. We get into the polls – what to believe and what not to believe – shifting demographics of Trump support, and the difference between the Left and the Right's definition of opportunity. Mandy takes a moment to highlight her book, Y'all Fired: A Southern Belle's Guide to Restoring Federalism and Draining the Swamp, and Judah pressures the ranters to buy it on either Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Finally, we all believe in the power of prayer, and so much more.

    Was This Election Ever Close?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 28:34


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, can we just end the charade? Minus an even greater steal, this election is over.

    Harris Simply Doesn't Have the Votes — The Legal Ones, Anyway

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 59:45


    On the October 15 episode, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft analyze @RealDonaldTrump's interview with Bloomberg and the need for swift American rearmament. Plus more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein

    Two Massive Democrat Regrets: Forcing Musk To Buy Twitter. And No Primary.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 48:55


    On the October 10 episode, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft dissect the deep state's animosity towards Donald Trump and other supporters of our constitutional republic. On the latest edition of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    President Trump And His American Dream Team!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 43:28


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, the amazing team President Trump has managed to put together. Between Elon Musk, JD Vance, Harris and her team like kindergartener's. President Trump will win and restore peace and prosperity.

    JD Vance: The October Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 54:43


    On the October 2 edition of the podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft discuss war, peace, life, and death and the growing threat radical Islamic terror groups and regimes pose to humankind's survival. Also, was putting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on a national ticket such a good idea? All that and more on the latest episode of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    Do Americans Get A Sanctuary City?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 42:07


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, we are witnessing the fall of our Republic, and so many Americans simply do not care. Plus a whole lot more.

    Soros, the Evil Palindrome. Plus, Pollsters Committing Election Interference

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 52:08


    On the September 26 edition, our panel of @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft expose the data manipulation necessary to produce polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris with a substantial lead over former President Donald Trump as Election Day draws closer. And more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    Iran's Assassination Plans Are the Ultimate Election Interference

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 48:59


    Finding Honest Pollsters Is Like Fishing In Chernobyl! Yes a Couple Of Fish Survived.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 34:00


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, while we are for smaller government will Republican's please investigate the pollsters. And So much more on The Saturday Night Special Of The World According To Ben Stein.

    Are the Polls Setting Us Up for Another Big Steal? It's 46 Days Until the Election and 60 Days Until We Know the “Results”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 58:26


    On the September 19 edition of the podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft unpack the polls and show how they're slanted in a way to prepare people for a narrow Harris victory in November. Also, exploding pagers change the world. All that and more on the latest iteration of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    Israel Has Hezbollah By Balls. Plus, The Secret Service Forgot About The Service Part

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 53:41


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss the miracle that is Israel and how do we save the miracle that is America. Why are Republican's so bad at marketing, plus a whole lot more on The World According To Ben Stein.

    It Doesn't Take A Whistleblower To Know It Was A Media Hit Job.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 58:50


    You Don't Know Dick(Cheney)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 46:21


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, even when President Trump wins for the third time, the left will not stop it's assault on our Republic. Plus the snake that Dick Cheney is, plus so much more on the Saturday Night Special Of The World According To Ben Stein.

    Guns Don't Kill People, FBI Failures Do.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 48:11


    On the September 5 edition of the podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft delve into the failures of the FBI, forced busing, and integration only to conclude the government can rarely do anything right. All that and more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    Students And The Hamas Youth Are Back To School.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 58:50


    Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the consequences of cowards leading our country on personal safety, free speech, international standing (or lack thereof), open borders, and the economy. How the appropriate reaction to six hostages being murdered by terrorists is to be disgusted at the guys who pulled the trigger. We also discuss the latest lies from the Kamala campaign and want to remind the Governor of Wisconsin it's Tim Walz, not Tom (yikes). Plus, we dig through all the polling messaging and reveal its true purpose; even though President Trump is not a saint – who among us is – we believe he is the savior our country needs to get us back on track; and for Americans looking for truth or values, we suggest they look to God and not the highly bolshevized cadre of Hollywood. Plus so much more.

    Harris: Your Values Can't Change If You Don't Have Them.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 57:36


    On the August 29 edition of the #podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft explore the mind of Vice President Kamala Harris and where it might have gone. That, and more, on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    The Assassination Plot Failed. Back To Jack Smith.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 39:54


    Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss President Trump's re-indictment by Jack Smith, despite the recent Supreme Court smack down (quick refresher: SCOTUS interpreted presidential immunity broadly delivering a devastating blow to Mr. Smith's argument). Ben raises the point of double jeopardy and Judah makes clear that since they couldn't kill him, they are once again trying to put him in jail. We also discuss the Left's motivations for power, how conservatives can beat the media, and the importance of due process. Plus, so much more.

    The Left's Love Affair With Nazism.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 38:31


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, how we are the Party of life and The Left is the Part of deaf. Plus a whole lot more on this episode of The World According To Ben Stein.

    It's Inconceivable The Dems Know The Meaning Of Joy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 56:30


    On the August 22 edition of the podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft look down into the mouth of the Democratic National Convention and are horrified by what they find. Meanwhile, in the rest of the country, Trump continues to surge. All that and more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein

    Rigged Polls. Rigged Elections. The Democrat Way.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 52:13


    Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the never-ending stream of lies coming from the Harris-Walz campaign. In case you missed it, Tim Walz lied about his wife getting IVF. We thought the stolen valor problems were bad enough. Plus, Judah points out the false sense of momentum the Polymarket is generating for Kamala. As our behind-the-scenes pod consultant ‘Border G' has made clear, these polls don't just have a margin of error, they represent a margin of fraud. If you tune into the DNC Convention this week, you'll see it on full display (although we are not recommending you do so). Plus, so much more!

    The DNC Will Make Sanger Proud

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 44:36


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss how the left is truly the party of death. Plus a whole lot more on The Saturday Night Special Of The World According To Ben Stein.

    Republicans Telling President Trump to Stay On Message Is Oxymoronic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 50:02


    On the August 16 edition of The World According To Ben Stein our panel looks into how Vice President Kamala Harris thinks she can control prices when she can't even control what comes out of her mouth.

    Spreading Joy: Sounds Like The Beginning Of Porno Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 38:37


    Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss how the Harris-Walz slogan “spread the joy” is more fitting as the start of porno (in case you missed the new title of the show). They also discuss the growing instability in the middle east as Iran continues to reap the benefits of the Biden-Harris pro-Iranian stance, and the seriousness of the upcoming election. Plus, they discuss the two miracles that made the Elon and Trump's Spaces discussion happen on X. Ben provides an important history lesson of why Germany didn't' actually win the race to create the first nuclear bomb, and how this continues to be relevant today. Plus, so much more.

    Republicans One Question: Who Is Running The Government? Questioning The Vice President Might Help.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 50:31


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, how it might be more than a little be helpful to President Trump, if they got her out of her bunker. Plus don't believe the polls. Plus a whole lot more.

    We Are Experiencing The Most Massive Beta Test of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 48:02


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman, discuss what Republicans must do to help get President back in the Oval Office. And honestly they do not seem to be doing anything. Plus remember President Trump is still ahead let us make sure that continues.

    Are We Once Again Witnessing The Bradley Effect?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 52:24


    On the August 6, 2024, edition of the #podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman and @TheRoffDraft unpack the Democrat's vice presidential pick, dissect the reasons underlying American political apathy, and wonder about who's really in charge of America these days. All that and more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    How Many Hidden Non-Kamala Voters Are There

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 45:49


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, how imperative to the country and the world that President Trump win for a the third time.

    Denial Of Heritage For Political Expediency.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 59:07


    Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the real purpose of Project 2025 and why the Left-wing media has gone out of their way to distort it (hint, it starts and ends with politics). Plus, they talk about Kamala's recent “blackness,” the juxtaposition of the Trump Administration record and the DNC's anti-freedom platform. Mandy gives a short dissertation on the need for American energy independence, Ben provides historical context for why it matters, and Judah reminds us that we should all consider principles over personality when it comes to voting for the future of our country. Of course we talk about Israel, and so much more.

    17 Days Without A Press Conference Is Election Interference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 59:00


    On the July 30 edition of the podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft talk about how difficult it is to find information about the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump, President Joe Biden's effort to reform the Supreme Court for partisan reasons, and the opening of the Paris Olympic Games. All that and more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    It's Not Harris Who Scares Me: It's The Machine!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 56:15


    On the July 23 edition of Romania's most popular English-language podcast, @Ben Stein, @Judah Friedman, and @TheRoffDraft do a deep dive into the mechanics of conspiracy. How was Joe Biden pushed out, and by whom? And how did Kamala Harris maneuver her way in? More to the point, why hasn't anyone said anything about the curious silence following the attempted assassination of former (and possibly future) President Donald Trump? All that and more on the latest episode of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.

    Biden Is Really Furious Right Now For Part Of The Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 39:05


    Ben stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, how we are right now the greatest nation but a nation on the brink. Plus we are a week and a day from the assassination attempt and we still no about the shooter. We know that The rally was allowed to go on and that is gross negligence and a crime.

    How Crucial It Is That Trump Be Elected to Literally save America.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 31:10


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, how President Trump when reelected will be the savior of our Republic. Plus if the assassination story makes sense to anyone please let us know plus a whole lot more on The Saturday Night Special Of The World According To Ben Stein.

    How? Occam's Razor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 40:57


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, how in the year 2024 this was allowed to happen. How in The year 2024 a day and a half later we have not been updated.

    John Ondrasik(Five For Fighting). Does America Have 100 Years To Live?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 49:35


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman were joined by John Ondrasik from Five For Fighting to discuss, how each one of us can take part in saving our great Republic. Plus John's New incredible music and so much more.

    Biden Will Not Be Dropping Out Of The 3037 Vice Principal Race.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 18:53


    Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss how much longer Biden will be allowed to stay in the race.

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