The Chad Benson Show

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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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Friday · 1 hr 50 min
Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, Escalating Canada Feud
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating Canada feud. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the top stories of the week. Jury deliberating in trial of Lindsay Clancy, US woman accused of killing her children. Nepal...
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Thursday · 1 hr 50 min
After Meta’s Landmark Settlement with State AGs, Legal Headaches Remain
After Meta’s landmark settlement with state AGs, legal headaches remain. Kim Kommando talks about who owns the data from Flock cameras. People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China. Tim Curry, 'The Rocky...
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Thursday · 1 hr 49 min
Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, country music icon, dies at 80. Sister of Lindsey Graham secures GOP Senate nomination. Texas Roadhouse says racism, food-tampering allegations are '100% a hoax'. Tariffs to increase prices for consumers. At least 1 in 4 NFL players who...
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Wednesday · 1 hr 49 min
Bessent Unveils Sweeping New Iran Sanctions but Delays Toughest Blow
Bessent unveils sweeping new Iran sanctions but delays toughest blow. Beef producers ‘disappointed’ by Trump tariff suspension. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about Trump's economic sanctions on Iran. NYPD detectives say sewer scavengers near Penn...
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Monday · 1 hr 50 min
‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran Puts Trading Partners in Crosshairs as Tehran Threatens Retaliation
‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran puts trading partners in crosshairs as Tehran threatens retaliation. Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada take effect as Carney vows to retaliate. Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are...
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August 22 · 1 hr 49 min
Trump and the Economy
Trump and the economy. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Hayden Panettiere death investigation. Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Defense nears end of its case as closing arguments loom. Teen charged after tackling Middle...
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August 20 · 1 hr 49 min
National Debt Reaches Grim $40 Trillion Milestone
National debt reaches grim $40 trillion milestone. Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial. Matt Cox talks about title theft. Tipping fatigue. Columbia House goes out of business. Ossoff escalates Trump feud after taunting president over...
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August 20 · 1 hr 49 min
Trump Says No Talks Planned with Iran, Tehran Says Strait of Hormuz Still Shut
Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut. Midterm primary election results. Rosie O’Donnell is guest hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’. Anti-Islam protesters, Dearborn community members attend city council meeting....
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August 18 · 1 hr 49 min
Primary Elections in the US
Primary elections in the US. Hayden Panettiere suffered from ‘really severe’ health issues in months leading up to death. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks Trump and Iran.14 charged in alleged cocaine trafficking ring tied to Penn State University...
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August 18 · 1 hr 49 min
Trump Urges Americans to Accept Higher Gas Prices Over Iran War
Trump urges Americans to accept higher gas prices over Iran war. Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36. Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Weekend movie box...
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August 14 · 1 hr 49 min
New Aircraft Carrier Going to Middle East Amid Questions Over Conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
New aircraft carrier going to Middle East amid questions over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln. GOP versus socialism. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Security measures for FLOCK cameras. DOGE overstated savings on...
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August 14 · 1 hr 49 min
New Storms Threaten Catastrophic Flood Zone in Indiana
New storms threaten catastrophic flood zone in Indiana and could create more floods across the Midwest. Multiple USS Lincoln sailors tried to go overboard amid dire conditions. ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves. Karoline Leavitt...
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August 13 · 1 hr 49 min
Primary Election Results
Primary election results. Partial solar eclipse will be visible in some US states. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Shark attack in Maine. Powerball reaches $1 billion.
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August 12 · 1 hr 49 min
Primary Elections in the US
Primary elections in the US. Mike Lyons, military analyst talks about China and Taiwan. Jury selection begins for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran...
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August 11 · 1 hr 50 min
Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy
Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. After three decades, a murder trial brings focus back to the legacy of Tupac Shakur. 18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak sickens 345. Summerween. Iran will open Strait of Hormuz with...
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August 8 · 1 hr 49 min
The $20 Burrito
The $20 burrito. Oil prices slide toward weekly loss as Iran-Oman Hormuz talks stall. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Latest jobs numbers. Flock controversy grows. Sophie Cunningham addresses the fallout over her...
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August 6 · 1 hr 49 min
Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, Talks About How Trump's Actions in Iran Affect the Markets
Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about how Trump's actions in Iran affect the markets. The branding of communism. ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a Florida man, lawsuit against OpenAI claims. Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in...
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August 6 · 1 hr 50 min
Latest Midterm Election Results
Latest midterm election results. Why are Americans turning toward socialism. Myspace owners plan to relaunch 2000s social media site. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday.
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August 4 · 1 hr 49 min
Daily Marijuana Use Tops Cigarettes and Alcohol, New Report Says
Daily marijuana use tops cigarettes and alcohol, new report says. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the latest on the Iran talks. Anti-Dodger hysteria reaches new heights after Tarik Skubal trade as MLB lockout looms. 2 deaths reported in...
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August 3 · 1 hr 49 min
Iran Says No Talks Are Under Way with United States After Trump Calls Off Attacks
Iran says no talks are under way with United States after Trump calls off attacks. Midterm Monday's w/Jim Kennedy. Weekend movie box office numbers. Trump rebukes Jeanine Pirro over decision to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case. Smoking regaining...
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