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Stephen Moore, Distinguished Fellow in Economics at the Heritage Foundation, founder of Club for Growth, Wall Street Journal writer, and author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again, joined The Guy Benson Show today to explain why he blasted Bloomberg for claiming Illinois is outperforming Texas, and he pointed to the mass exodus of residents and wealth from blue states as proof of failed economic policies. Moore also weighed in on a clip of Sen. Elizabeth Warren's push for higher taxes on billionaires, calling it economically destructive and tone-deaf to the reasons wealthy Americans are fleeing. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief at The Federalist, Fox News Contributor, and co-author of Justice on Trial, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the latest developments in the unraveling of the RussiaGate scandal, and Mollie highlighted what she says are possible crimes by Democrats and others that may still fall within the statute of limitations. She also dismissed Democratic complaints about GOP redistricting efforts in Texas as hypocritical, pointing to their own failed redistricting push in New York just last year. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 08-06-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Concha, Fox News contributor and author of the new book The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump's Big Beautiful Campaign, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to Jim Acosta's bizarre and uncomfortable interview with an AI-generated version of a school shooting victim, a choice that has been panned on the left and right alike. Guy and Concha also discussed Greg Gutfeld being invited to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and how that move challenges the late-night lefty bubble that has long boxed out Gutfeld. Plus, Concha weighed in on the outrage from the radical left over Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle jeans ad - listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Karl Rove, former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, author of The Triumph of William McKinley, Wall Street Journal columnist, and Fox News contributor, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on the redistricting fight in Texas and the Democrats' dramatic decision to flee to Illinois. Rove Discussed the irony in fleeing to a state that is ironically one of the most gerrymandered in the country under Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Rove also offered an early preview of the upcoming midterm elections and what both parties should expect heading into next year, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 08-05-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 08-04-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Levin, host of Life, Liberty & Levin and The Mark Levin Show, and author of the forthcoming book On Power, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss why the true debate in America isn't just about rights or liberty, but power itself. Levin laid out why the left's obsession with centralized authority must be confronted head-on, especially by younger generations, and why language is the left's most powerful (and deceptive) weapon. Levin also broke down the ongoing cultural war between America's founding ideals, Marxism, wokeism, and radical Islamism. Listen to the full interview with Levin below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trey Gowdy, former U.S. Representative from South Carolina, former federal prosecutor, and host of Sunday Night in America and The Trey Gowdy Podcast, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest in the Texas redistricting standoff, as Democrats flee to Illinois in protest. Gowdy breaks Governor Abbott's legal options for expelling them from the State House, and the real-world chances of bribery charges being filed to compel their return. He also weighed in on the ongoing Russia collusion scandal, accusing FBI leadership of withholding documents from the House's intel investigation while he was in Congress, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who serves on the Senate Homeland Security and Armed Services Committees, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to President Trump's call for the firing of the labor statistics chief following disappointing labor stats and weak job numbers. Sen. Scott slammed Fed Chair Jerome Powell for what he described as a partisan handling of inflation and interest rates. He also criticized Senate Democrats for their stunning vote to block aid to Israel, and laid out what Republicans can do to break the Senate logjam preventing Trump's nominees from moving forward. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 08-01-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bill Melugin, an Los Angeles-based correspondent for FOX News Channel, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the latest on immigration enforcement, including how Democrats continue to undermine Trump's ICE policies. Melugin detailed the staggering lack of attention from the left on violent crimes committed by criminal illegal immigrants, as many US congressman on the left continue to fight for alleged criminals like Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Bill also addressed activist judges blocking the administration's efforts to end temporary protections, and he also highlighted the reckless and partisan push from Democrats to ban ICE agents from wearing masks. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), author of Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to explosive new revelations in the Russiagate scandal, including evidence that the Obama administration invented the Russia collusion narrative. Cruz also sounded off on Democrats' obstruction of Trump's executive nominees as Trump moves to advance his agenda in his second term. Finally, Sen. Cruz slammed the majority of Senate Democrats for voting to withdraw aid from Israel, arguing the war could end tomorrow if Hamas simply laid down their arms. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor for Fox News, anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier, and author of the upcoming book To Rescue The American Spirit (out this October and available for preorder now), joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss Fox News' dominant ratings performance, which now surpasses the major broadcast networks in primetime, including on Bret's own show. Guy and Bret also analyzed Kamala Harris' strategic decision to forgo a California gubernatorial bid, fueling speculation about a potential third run for the presidency in 2028 after her failure in 2024. Plus, Baier discussed his new personal TikTok account and shared why he believes an American deal for the app is likely coming soon. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-31-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rep. Beth Van Duyne, the U.S. representative for Texas's 24th congressional district since 2021, joined the Guy Benson Show today for the first time to discuss a new bill that she is introducing to curb rioting in the United States. Rep. Van Duyne also discussed the controversy surrounding Texas' redistricting and why Democrats only cry foul when redistricting might take away Dem seats, but never when they are using it for their own benefit. Listen to the full interview with Rep. Van Duyne below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lauren Simonetti, a reporter for the FBN since September 2011, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss Fed Chair Jerome Powell's decision to not cut federal interest rates. Simonetti also discussed the latest on the glowing GDP and Job Reports, respectively, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-30-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-29-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-28-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-25-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former longtime NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, now host of The Michele Tafoya Podcast, joined The Guy Benson Show today to preview the upcoming NFL season and what fans should (and shouldn't) take away from the NFL preseason as training camps kick off. Tafoya and Benson also discussed the Olympic Committee's new policy banning biological men from competing in women's events, and this move aligns the Olympics with Donald Trump's policies ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Finally, the pair discussed the growing visibility of jealousy within the WNBA toward Caitlin Clark, as the young phenom continues to elevate the league's profile. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-24-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where does the fault really lie in the Gaza humanitarian crisis? It is Hamas? The UN? Reverend Johnnie Moore joins us on the Guy Benson Show today to share his shocking story of blocked aid and misplaced blame. Listen above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senator Roger Marshall, MD (R-KS), joined The Guy Benson Show today to react live to the breaking Wall Street Journal report that Donald Trump was notified in May of being named in the Epstein files, but the story also emphasizes that simply being listed among hundreds of names does not equate to evidence of wrongdoing. Marshall blasted Democrats for seizing on stories like this as a distraction from their lack of substantive policy, even attempting to repeal Trump's newly passed "Big Beautiful Law," which he warned would harm everyday Americans. Sen. Marshall also pushed back on the Left's false claims suggesting the "Big Beautiful Law" would strip healthcare coverage from vulnerable populations who are unable to work. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andrew McCarthy, Fox News Contributor, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the ongoing saga surrounding Mahmoud Khalil and what the future of the deportation case against him may be. McCarthy also weighed in on Tulsi Gabbard's recent release of information tied to Russiagate, and he weighed in on whether these revelations truly break new ground or could result in criminal exposure for the Obama administration. Plus, Andy offered sharp criticism of the renewed focus on the Epstein files and why he believes revisiting the case ultimately harms Republicans. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-23-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate and author of DAUGHTER OF THE HEARTLAND: My Ode to the Country that Raised Me, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss her vote for the Big Beautiful Law and why the law is crucial to keeping taxes lower for Iowans and Americans across the country. Sen. Ernst also broke down where the U.S. is trimming spending through its recession-related legislation, noting that even small cuts matter. Benson and Ernst also discussed on her work shaping the NDAA, with key efforts to strengthen military recruitment and rein in secretive spending. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jimmy Failla, host of Fox Across America on Fox News Radio and Fox News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla, and author of Cancel Culture Dictionary: An A to Z Guide to Winning the War on Fun, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the liberal meltdown over the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the bizarre display from celebrities and late-night hosts who rolled in to last night's taping. Failla explained why the move doesn't faze him, or Gutfeld!, for that matter, and why true comedians aren't threatened by the collapse of the late-night echo chamber. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-22-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Miranda Devine, Fox News Contributor, NY Post Columnist, Author of "THE BIG GUY: How a President and His Son Sold Out America," and host of Pod Force One with Miranda Devine, joined the Guy Benson Show to give her first reaction to Hunter Biden's viral interview with Andrew Callaghan of Channel 5. Hunter Biden slammed many in the Democratic party for their treatment of his family and his father, and Miranda called his reaction "uncut." Miranda and Guy also discussed released information about the 2016 Russia collusion hoax, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tomi Lahren, Host of "Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick & Fox News Contributor, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest madness out of the WNBA where players slammed Caitlin Clark and her alleged lack of involvement in the "Pay Us What You Owe Us" t-shirt stunt at the WNBA All-Star Game. Tomi Lahren also gave her 6-month review of the Trump presidency so far and weighed in on a hilarious admission by Democrats in Illinois, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-21-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Concha, Fox News Contributor & author of the new book The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump's Big Beautiful Campaign Hardcover, joined the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Tom Shillue to discuss the latest in media news. Joe and Shillue kicked off their discussion by slamming Joy Reid and her latest appearance on Piers Morgan. The pair also discussed the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's The Late Show, and why media companies should slim fat and learn lessons from hit shows like Gutfeld. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-18-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson from Iowa's Second Congressional District and member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Select Committee on China, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the Senate-passed recissions bill that will defund public media like NPR and PBS. Hinson discussed the passage of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and the benefit that it will bring Iowans, and she also weighed in on the potential of an open Senate seat in the state of Iowa. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Comfortably Smug, co-host of the Ruthless podcast variety progrum, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss and introduce his show, Ruthless, to the Guy Benson Show audience now that the progrum is a part of the Fox News family. Guy and Smug discussed another individual with a podcast, part-time California Governor Gavin Newsom, his current media tour, and whether the "fellas" of Ruthless would invite Newsom to come on the show. Listen to the full interview with Smug below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-17-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Josh Kraushaar, Fox News Radio Political Analyst & Editor-In-Chief of Jewish Insider, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest in political news across the country. First, Guy and Josh addressed Zohran Mamdani and why his take on the phrase "globalize the intifada" encourages violence against Jews. The pair also discussed the passage of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and what the impact of the bill will have on Trump's popularity and Republican success at the midterms. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Charles C. W. Cooke, Senior writer at National Review and host of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss SCOTUS Justice Kentaji Brown Jackson and her judicial activism from the bench. Cooke says that Jackson's activism has shown her radicalism as she has received firm critiques from both sides of the political aisle. The pair also discussed the defunding of NPR through the Senate's latest round of recissions, and NPR CEO Katherine Maher's bizarre Capitol Hill testimonies. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-16-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-15-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Saving Elephants | Millennials defending & expressing conservative values
On July 6 Saving Elephants assembled an august team of commentators to commemorate the advent of the United States turning the big 2-4-9! With only one year to go until the nation is 250 years old, the group reflects on the foundational ideas of America, whether she's succeed or failed at those aspirations, and what the future holds for this most exceptional of nations. Meet the panelists: Lura Forcum Lura Forcum leads the Independent Center, the nation's go-to organization for information, research, and engagement with independent voters, representing those who are fed up with partisan politics and feel politically homeless. Lura holds a PhD in marketing and consumer psychology from Indiana University (Kelley School of Business). She's studied social cognition and brands, focusing on the factors that lead consumers to respond to brands as if they were people and the outcomes of doing so. Prior to becoming president of the Independent Center, Lura was the Director of Marketing and Communications at the State Policy Network. Jeffery Tyler Syck From jtylersyck.com Jeffery Tyler Syck is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Pikeville. Tyler's academic research focuses on the development of American democracy and the history of political ideologies. He is the editor of the forthcoming book “A Republic of Virtue: The Political Essays of John Quincy Adams” and is completing a second book manuscript entitled “The Untold Origins of American Democracy.” This second book describes how the political debates between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson forever altered the republic created by the American founders – leaving behind an increasingly majoritarian democracy. His essays and articles on politics, philosophy, and history have appeared in several public facing publications including Law and Liberty, Persuasion, and the Louisville Courier-Journal. Tyler's academic work has recently been published in the journal Pietas. A native of Pike County Kentucky, Tyler's political thought and writing are strongly shaped by the culture of Appalachia. With their tightly knit communities, the mountains of Appalachia have instilled in him a love of all things local. As such his writing most often advocates for a rejuvenation of local democracy and a renaissance of rural culture. Tyler received a Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts in Government from the University of Virginia. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Government and History from Morehead State University where he graduated with honors. About Eric Kohn From americasfuture.org Eric Kohn is Chief Executive Officer at America's Future, the premier nationwide network of liberty-minded young leaders. For more than 10 years, he led the organization's Chicago chapter. Prior to joining AF, Eric was Chief Marketing Officer at Empower Illinois. He has also previously served as Director of Marketing & Communications at the Acton Institute, and Director of Community Management at the Illinois Policy Institute. He was also the Founder and CEO of Curious Task Strategies, a public affairs consulting firm. Eric is a producer of the award-winning film The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom, the 2022 documentary feature from the Acton Institute. From 2019 to 2021, he co-hosted Sources with Knowledge along with Joe Kaiser on AM 560 The Answer in Chicago. From 2022 to 2023, he was the interim host of the nationally syndicated radio program Beyond the Beltway with Bruce DuMont, on which he was also a regular program guest and guest host. He previously hosted The Eric Kohn Program on AM 1530 WJJG, and has guest-hosted the nationally syndicated The Guy Benson Show, Illinois Watchdog Radio, and Chicago's Morning Answer. Eric grew up in Belleville, Ill., and is a graduate of Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. He lives in Grand Rapids, Mich., with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys (or attempts to enjoy) watching New York Rangers hockey, which he also writes and podcasts about for Blueshirt Banter.
The Guy Benson Show 07-14-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gregg Jarrett, Legal and political analyst for Fox news and author of the book "Trial of the Century," joined the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Harry Hurley to discuss the federal criminal investigation against James Comey and John Brennan into the "Russia collusion hoax." Jarrett predicted where this investigation might go, and he also weighed in on the politicization of Trump's strikes against Iran. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-11-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Concha, Fox News Contributor & author of the new book The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump's Big Beautiful Campaign Hardcover, joined the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Harry Hurley to discuss the latest attacks on ICE agents at the hands of antifa and radical leftist protestors. Harry and Joe discuss the Dems continued refusal to condemn attacks against ICE agents, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dr. Nicole Saphier, Board Certified Medical Doctor, Senior Fox News Medical Contributor & bestselling author, joined the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Harry Hurley to discuss a bevy of medical issues. Dr. Saphier discussed Biden doctor Kevin O'Connor's choice to plead the fifth when asked about what he knew about Biden's health. Dr. Saphier also weighed in on RFK Jr.'s efforts as HHS secretary and the resistance to removing food dyes from foods by MARS and other companies. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Miranda Devine, Fox News Contributor, NY Post Columnist, Bestselling Author, and host of the brand-new podcast Pod Force One, joined guest host Harry Hurley on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss her latest rare interview with Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The pair discussed the interview and Wiles' take on Trump surviving the infamous Butler assassination attempt. The pair also discussed Devine's "divine intervention" take on the assassination attempt, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Guy Benson Show 07-10-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices