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The Chad Benson Show
Hosted by Radio America · EN
The Chad Benson Show is where humor meets the headlines. Each weekday, Chad breaks down politics, culture, and media madness with sharp insight, quick wit, and zero blowhard energy.It’s fun, thoughtful, and refreshingly commonsense — the news show for listeners tired of outrage and noise.
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Learn more about The Chad Benson Show
https://heliosmedia.us/chad-benson-show/
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At Least 164 Dead After Powerful Earthquakes Hit Venezuela
3d ago01:50:00Tap to summarizeAt least 164 dead after powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela. Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy days after Texas flood report. Time capsule to be buried in Philadelphia for 250th anniversary of U.S., will be opened in 2276. World Cup update. Slate unveils bare bones $25K electric truck to be built in America. Recent SCOTUS decisions.
Transcribe →Trump Keeps Claiming Iran Made Concessions
4d ago01:50:01Tap to summarizeTrump keeps claiming Iran made concessions while Iran keeps denying them. Socialist "earthquake" leaves Democrats reeling in NY. World Cup news. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. World Cup tourists fall in love with Buc-ee’s. Brooklyn coffee shop that targeted Jewish congressman faces DOJ probe after reported tax, health code issues. Trump cancels plan to sign major housing bill as he fights with Congress over the SAVE Act.
Transcribe →Mike Lyons, Military Analyst, Talks About the Latest Negotiations with Iran
5d ago01:50:03Tap to summarizeMike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest negotiations with Iran. World Cup update. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool cleanup continues as crews tackle algae. Trump’s repeated dismissal of the MAGA base is catching up to him. The battle over data centers continues. Music mogul Clive Davis dies.
Transcribe →First Round of US-Iran Talks Ends with Encouraging Progress, Mediators Say
6d ago01:49:59Tap to summarizeFirst round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say. Keir Starmer announces resignation, UK to get sixth PM in seven years. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Weekend movie box office numbers. Trump fears looking like Herbert Hoover. World Cup update. As Reflecting Pool paint peels and Trump blames vandals, authorities make arrests. Bear attacks in Japan
Transcribe →Israel Strikes Targets in Lebanon as US-Iran Talks in Switzerland Called Off
1w ago01:49:40Tap to summarizeIsrael strikes targets in Lebanon as US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off. World Cup news. Star-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump. Starbucks iced coffee contains too much ice, not enough coffee, lawsuit claims. Luigi Mangione withdraws plans to use psychiatric defense in state murder case. Popular sandwich chain ends Chick-fil-A’s 11-year run atop fast-food rankings. Juneteenth. Trump's SAVE America Act shows signs of life in the Senate despite Republican revolt.
Transcribe →Iran Deal Signing Gets Ships Moving in Strait of Hormuz, but Big Challenges Remain
1w ago01:49:59Tap to summarizeIran deal signing gets more ships moving in Strait of Hormuz, but big challenges remain. World Cup update. NBA victory parade in NYC. The culture war and sports. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top headlines
Transcribe →US Officials Downplay Text of the Iran Agreement
2w ago01:49:59Tap to summarizeUS officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. World Cup update. Feds reveal details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event with explosive drones.
Transcribe →Mike Lyons, Military Analyst, Talks About the Middle East and the Iran Deal
2w ago01:50:01Tap to summarizeMike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the Middle East and the Iran deal. Airlines not planningon lower fares during the summer travel season. Details of Iran deal still unclear. FBI stops drone plot targeting UFC event at White House. Was Jesus an alien? Britain announces sweeping ban on most social media for children under 16. World Cup update.
Transcribe →World Cup Update
2w ago01:49:56Tap to summarizeWorld Cup update. U.S. and Iran reach deal to extend ceasefire and open strait. Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files, detailing mysterious orb sightings. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. NY Knicks win NBA Championship. Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO. Hooters aims to rebrand as family-friendly restaurant. Lawrence, KS welcomes Algeria World Cup fans with block party.
Transcribe →Trump Claims Breakthrough in Iran Deal Talks as He Calls off Planned Strikes
2w ago01:49:58Tap to summarizeTrump claims breakthrough in Iran deal talks as he calls off planned strikes. SpaceX sets $135 IPO price ahead of Friday Nasdaq debut. Friday Sound Salad. Breaking down the week's headlines w/ Jim Kennedy. World Cup update. The battle over data centers. Jack Tomczak, Citizens for Americans Voting, talks about municipalities that allow non-citizens to vote.
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