Podcast Summary: The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Episode Title: BIDEN Gets Played By Saudis As The Biden Economy Takes Another Hit, plus FBI Shocks The Courtroom With FISA Warrant Admission
Release Date: October 14, 2022
Host/Author: Premiere Networks
Description: Hosted by Ben Ferguson, a national radio host, podcaster, and political commentator, The 47 Morning Update delves into the latest news and political headlines, emphasizing the President's administration, policies, and agenda. The show offers unfiltered insights, exclusive interviews, and candid commentary, aiming to provide listeners with a behind-the-scenes look at the issues shaping America today.

1. Economic Concerns and Oil Policies

Ben Ferguson opens the episode by addressing the rising Consumer Price Index (CPI), which increased by 8.2% in September compared to the previous year. He criticizes the Biden administration for allegedly refusing to acknowledge economic problems. Ferguson highlights a purported misstep involving Saudi Arabia, where he claims President Joe Biden sought Saudi cooperation to stabilize oil prices but was met with resistance. Ferguson suggests that Saudi Arabia mocked Biden, undermining his efforts to manage oil production.

• Ben Ferguson [00:00]: "Consumer price index rose 8.2% in September... the Democrats want your gasoline prices not as high as they are now. They want them much, much higher."

Senator Ted Cruz responds by disputing Biden's narrative, labeling Biden's statements as "inaccurate" and "flat out lie." Cruz elaborates on the supposed deal between Israel and Lebanon over natural gas, accusing Biden of forcing Israel to concede 100% of the gas rights to Lebanon and Hezbollah. He argues that Biden's policies are undermining U.S. and Israeli security.

• Ted Cruz [02:11]: "Most of it's a flat out lie... Biden and the Democrats want your gasoline prices... they're over there saying, your president's a liar."

Cruz delves into a timeline of Biden's energy policies, asserting that regulatory decisions have consistently driven gasoline prices higher. He contrasts Biden's approach with former President Trump's strategies, particularly regarding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

• Ted Cruz [06:03]: "Biden, as part of this deal with Saudi Arabia... he cut a deal. I'm going to go raid the US taxpayers..."

2. Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Oil Prices

Cruz discusses the depletion of the SPR under Biden, stating that the reserve was reduced from 638 million barrels to 416 million barrels by September 30. He criticizes Biden for allegedly making clandestine deals with Saudi Arabia to manipulate oil prices for political gain.

• Ted Cruz [11:20]: "As of September 30, he has depleted the supply by 35%... mourn the emptiness."

Ferguson interjects with a personal anecdote about owning a Porsche, emphasizing his connection to everyday Americans affected by rising gas prices.

• Ben Ferguson [12:40]: "I have a four door Porsche Panamera... I'm a fast driver, okay?"

3. Recession Claims and Economic Definitions

Ferguson presents Biden's claim that a recession is unlikely, challenging this assertion by referencing traditional economic definitions. He argues that based on standard criteria—two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth—the U.S. is already in a recession.

• Ben Ferguson [22:18]: "There's no guarantee that they're going to be. I don't think there will be a recession."

Cruz agrees, explaining that the Biden administration has redefined "recession" to downplay economic downturns, manipulating definitions to fit political narratives.

• Ted Cruz [24:17]: "Senator, we're in it right now... George Orwell would be proud."

4. FBI's Handling of the Steele Dossier and FISA Warrants

Ferguson shifts focus to a controversial topic involving the FBI's handling of the Steele dossier. He alleges that the FBI offered former British spy Christopher Steele up to $1 million to validate the dossier's claims but proceeded with a FISA warrant against Carter Page regardless of Steele's inability to corroborate the information.

• Ben Ferguson [25:38]: "The FBI offered former British spy Christopher Steele up to a million bucks..."

Cruz elaborates on the allegations, criticizing the FBI and Department of Justice for politicizing investigations against Donald Trump. He references his upcoming book, Justice Corrupted, which delves into these claims.

• Ted Cruz [28:38]: "These guys wanted to get Donald Trump... the FBI's opposed Research team."

5. Border Security and Media Portrayals

The discussion transitions to border security issues, specifically criticizing the Biden administration's handling of the U.S. southern border. Ferguson cites instances where Border Patrol agents were misrepresented by the media, portraying them as using whips against migrants based on misleading photographs.

• Ben Ferguson [39:26]: "Images that make you think of how enslaved people were treated."

Cruz supports these claims, stating that the Homeland Security Secretary Kamala Harris deliberately misled the public to justify open border policies, leading to increased crime and humanitarian crises.

• Ted Cruz [44:30]: "Absolutely, yes. And I believe one of the very first things we should do... impeach him."

6. Medical Community and Political Indoctrination

In the final segment, Ferguson raises concerns about political indoctrination within medical schools, specifically highlighting a pledge recited by medical students at the University of Minnesota. He criticizes the inclusion of statements against white supremacy, colonialism, and the gender binary, arguing that such indoctrination undermines scientific and medical integrity.

• Ben Ferguson [54:07]: "This is an actual, real moment happening... what's happening in medical schools in this country."

Cruz echoes these sentiments, describing the pledge as "hardcore Marxist" and condemning medical institutions for prioritizing political agendas over scientific education.

• Ted Cruz [55:55]: "Anyone who listens to that, or even worse... it's honestly bad politics."

Conclusion

Ferguson wraps up the episode by emphasizing the perceived failures of the Biden administration across various sectors, urging listeners to share the podcast and support it against what he terms as "left-leaning" opposition. He underscores the importance of recognizing and combating what he views as systemic corruption and manipulation within government institutions and media outlets.

• Ben Ferguson [61:15]: "We're not compatible. We're not gonna be friends."

Notable Quotes:

• Ben Ferguson [00:00]: "Consumer price index rose 8.2% in September... the Democrats want your gasoline prices not as high as they are now. They want them much, much higher."

• Ted Cruz [02:11]: "Most of it's a flat out lie... Biden and the Democrats want your gasoline prices... they're over there saying, your president's a liar."

• Ted Cruz [06:03]: "Biden, as part of this deal with Saudi Arabia... he cut a deal. I'm going to go raid the US taxpayers..."

• Ben Ferguson [22:18]: "There's no guarantee that they're going to be. I don't think there will be a recession."

• Ted Cruz [24:17]: "Senator, we're in it right now... George Orwell would be proud."

• Ben Ferguson [25:38]: "The FBI offered former British spy Christopher Steele up to a million bucks..."

• Ted Cruz [28:38]: "These guys wanted to get Donald Trump... the FBI's opposed Research team."

• Ben Ferguson [39:26]: "Images that make you think of how enslaved people were treated."

• Ted Cruz [55:55]: "Anyone who listens to that, or even worse... it's honestly bad politics."

Disclaimer:
This summary reflects the viewpoints and statements made by Ben Ferguson and Senator Ted Cruz during the episode. The claims presented are based on the podcast's content and do not represent verified facts. Listeners are encouraged to consult multiple sources for a comprehensive understanding of the discussed topics.