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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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US Officials Downplay Text of the Iran Agreement
Jun 1801:49:59Tap 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
Jun 1701:50:01Tap 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
Jun 1601:49:56Tap 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
Jun 1201:49:58Tap 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
Jun 1101:50:01Tap 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
Jun 1101:49:58Tap 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.
Transcribe →Trump Attends NBA Finals
Jun 901:49:58Tap to summarizeTrump attends NBA finals. Defense rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial after days of emotional testimony. Mike Lyons, military analyst, with the latest updates on the Iran war. 44% of Americans say their financial situation is worse than a year ago. New screwworm could drive beef prices up even higher. World Cup news. Spencer Pratt eliminated from Los Angeles mayoral race.
Transcribe →Iran Declares End to Attacks Against Israel After First Exchange Since Ceasefire
Jun 801:50:01Tap to summarizeIran declares end to attacks against Israel after first exchange since ceasefire. Scott Pelley gives emotional first interview about '60 Minutes' firing. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Weekend movie box office numbers. World Cup news.
Transcribe →Oil Prices Set to Spike
Jun 601:49:58Tap to summarizeOil prices set to spike. Emotional testimony marks Day 1 of Karmelo Anthony murder trial in deadly Frisco track meet stabbing. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's headlines. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the oil market. World Cup news.
Transcribe →House Votes to Rebuke Trump Over War with Iran
Jun 401:50:00Tap to summarizeHouse votes to rebuke Trump over war with Iran. Jury seated in Karmelo Anthony murder trial a year after fatal track meet stabbing. Flesh-eating screwworm returns to U.S. after 60 years, threatening cattle herd. '60 Minutes' in turmoil after longtime correspondent Scott Pelley is fired. World Cup news. Trump compares D.C. reflecting pool to skyscrapers. SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship.
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