Podcast
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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Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations
May 401:49:58Tap to summarizeSpirit Airlines ceases operations. Weekend movie box office numbers. O.C. teen’s mother faces manslaughter charge in e-motorbike crash that killed 81-year-old. Midterm Monday with Jim Kennedy. World Cup history. Cherie DeVaux makes history as first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
Transcribe →Iran War Hits Authorization Threshold
May 201:49:57Tap to summarizeIran war hits authorization threshold. Friday Sound Salad. Us debt exceeds GDP. Social media trend has young people ‘speedrunning’ through the Church of Scientology. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. Driverless trucks take off in Texas. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the Iran war and oil prices.
Transcribe →Former FBI Director James Comey Charged with Threatening Trump's Life in Instagram Post
Apr 2901:49:58Tap to summarizeFormer FBI director James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post. King Charles delivers address to a joint session of Congress. Texas midterm polling numbers. World Cup news. Religion and aliens.
Transcribe →The Fight Over Data Centers in the US
Apr 2801:49:58Tap to summarizeThe fight over data centers in the US. Consumer prices still on the rise. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives an update on the Iran war and the Russian/Ukraine war. World Cup history. Melania Trump wants ABC to 'take a stand' against Jimmy Kimmel after 'hateful' joke.
Transcribe →Trump Likely Target of Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Says US Official
Apr 2801:49:55Tap to summarizeTrump was likely target of shooting at White House Correspondents' dinner, says US official. Suspect in custody had sent a manifesto to his family just before opening fire. King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship. Midterm Monday w/Jim Kennedy. Iran reportedly proposes Hormuz Strait deal to U.S. World Cup history.
Transcribe →Raiders Take Fernando Mendoza with No. 1 Pick in NFL Draft
Apr 2401:49:56Tap to summarizeRaiders take Fernando Mendoza with No. 1 pick in NFL draft. A Pentagon intelligence agency assessment says Iran still has significant military capabilities. House Oversight chair says some members support a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon. Friday Sound Salad. World Cup history. US ready to use force as Iran war enters new phase in Strait of Hormuz. Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks oil prices and Iran. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, breaks down the top headlines of the week.
Transcribe →U.S. Seizes Second Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil
Apr 2301:49:56Tap to summarizeU.S. Seizes Second Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil. Would Cup News. NFL draft tonight. Gasoline by the numbers. US plans to bail out Spirit Airlines. Court pauses redistricting in Virginia, day after voters approve new maps. Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift.
Transcribe →Trump Extends Ceasefire, Offering Time for Tehran to Unify Around a Proposal
Apr 2301:49:57Tap to summarizeTrump extends ceasefire, offering time for Tehran to unify around a proposal. At least 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation. DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud over secret funding of extremist groups. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. World Cup news. The Onion to take over Alex Jones' Inforwars and turn it into a parody site. Virginia passes re-districting referendum.
Transcribe →VA to Vote on Re-Districting Referendum
Apr 2101:49:55Tap to summarizeVA to vote on re-districting referendum. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks Trump and Iran negotiations. Red Lobster brings back Endless Shrimp, even after bankruptcy claims. World Cup news. The story of Paul Revere.
Transcribe →Trump Says Iran Deal to Be Signed 'Today' in Islamabad
Apr 2001:49:55Tap to summarizeTrump says Iran deal to be signed 'today' in Islamabad. Trump administration launches tariff refund system as first step in paying back billions. Trump’s sculpture garden of American heroes is unlikely to be ready for July 4. World Cup update. Officials unveil transit plan for NJ World Cup: $150 by train, $80 by shuttle. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. Major 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, prompting tsunami alerts.
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