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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
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Mike Lyons, Military Analyst, Talks About the Latest Negotiations with Iran
3d 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
4d 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
1w 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
1w 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.
Transcribe →US Launches Second Day of Strikes as Iran Responds with Attacks on Gulf Neighbors
2w ago01:50:01Tap to summarizeUS launches second day of strikes as Iran responds with attacks on Gulf neighbors. Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard' tonight and threatens to take Kharg Island. World Cup news. Explosive NYT report of Trump team’s Epstein panic.
Transcribe →Tehran Launches Retaliatory Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
2w ago01:49:58Tap to summarizeTehran launches retaliatory attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about inflation and gas prices. Brendan Sorsby granted injunction vs. NCAA, eligible to play in 2026 after gambling admission. Graham Platner to face Susan Collins for Maine Senate seat. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. World Cup news. Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without correct license.
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