The Ben Ferguson Podcast

A criminal referral targeting former Special Counsel Jack Smith and new allegations involving communications from members of Congress take center stage in this episode. The discussion focuses on claims that investigators obtained records involving dozens of lawmakers during the Trump investigations and the questions now being raised about transparency, accountability, and the limits of federal investigative power. The episode also ...

New allegations from Volodymyr Zelenskyy claim that Russia may have helped Iran identify and target U.S. military positions in the Middle East. If substantiated, the claims could reshape how policymakers view the connections between the war in Ukraine, Iranian military activity, and broader geopolitical alliances. At the same time, newly released diary entries attributed to Anthony Fauci are drawing renewed scrutiny. The entries, r...

In the opening segment, Ben and Ted discuss reports about the DNC’s finances and internal party tensions, including fundraising concerns and leadership challenges ahead of upcoming elections. The conversation focuses on what those developments could mean for Democratic political strategy and organization. Later, Cruz and Ferguson turn to newly discussed materials related to Anthony Fauci’s handling of COVID-19. They arg...

The episode opens with a discussion of reports and images from Spain showing large numbers of migrants entering the country from Morocco. Sen. Cruz argues that Europe is facing the consequences of immigration policies similar to those previously debated in the United States, while Ben Ferguson compares the situation to past scenes at the U.S. southern border. 

The conversation then shifts to Anthony Fauci’s congressional...

A surge of migrants entering Spain from Morocco and Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress drive this episode’s discussion. The conversation focuses on immigration, border enforcement, political responses in Europe and the United States, and the legal and political fallout surrounding pandemic-era decisions.We compare recent events in Spain to prior border debates in the United States, ar...

The episode opens with a discussion of reports and images from Spain showing large numbers of migrants entering the country from Morocco. Sen. Cruz argues that Europe is facing the consequences of immigration policies similar to those previously debated in the United States, while Ben Ferguson compares the situation to past scenes at the U.S. southern border. 

The conversation then shifts to Anthony Fauci’s congressional...

IN this episode Dr. Anthony Fauci’s appearance before a Senate hearing became the focus of intense scrutiny after he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights rather than answer lawmakers’ questions about COVID-era policies, decision-making, and government transparency. The hearing also featured disputes between committee members, attorneys, and witnesses, highlighting the ongoing political and public debate surroun...

IN this episode Dr. Anthony Fauci’s appearance before a Senate hearing became the focus of intense scrutiny after he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights rather than answer lawmakers’ questions about COVID-era policies, decision-making, and government transparency. The hearing also featured disputes between committee members, attorneys, and witnesses, highlighting the ongoing political and public debate surroun...

1. Zohran Mamdani and his New York City DSA Policies

• A city database published names and addresses of owners of certain high-value properties.
• The hosts characterize this as "doxxing" and argue it could expose property owners to harassment or threats.
• Mamdani's proposal for city-run grocery stores selling goods below typical market prices is criticized as a socialist or communist policy.
• The hosts argue that government-run sto...

Funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham was a dedicated public servant, loyal friend, and influential statesman whose impact reached far beyond South Carolina and the U.S. Senate. His service honored not only his decades of leadership in American politics and foreign policy, but also his personal qualities—his humor, toughness, and ability to build lasting relationships across political and international boundaries. ...

1. Zohran Mamdani and his New York City DSA Policies

• A city database published names and addresses of owners of certain high-value properties.
• The hosts characterize this as "doxxing" and argue it could expose property owners to harassment or threats.
• Mamdani's proposal for city-run grocery stores selling goods below typical market prices is criticized as a socialist or communist policy.
• Ted and Ben argue that government-run s...

1. Russia, Iran, Ukraine, and U.S. Military Security

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims Russia has been helping Iran target U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
• According to the report, Ukrainian intelligence allegedly found evidence that Russian satellite imagery of U.S. facilities was provided to Iran.
• The commentator argues that if true, this would represent a major escalation and suggests that conflicts in Uk...

1: Jack Smith Investigation and Congressional Referral 

The first portion of our podcast focuses on a referral made by Jim Jordan, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, asking the Department of Justice to consider possible prosecution of former Special Counsel Jack Smith. The referral alleges Smith may have provided misleading testimony to Congress concerning records obtained during investigations related to former Presid...

1. Berlin Pride Parade Attack

Key themes:

• Immigration and border policies.
• Discussion of Islamic extremism and ISIS-inspired attacks.
• Accusations that media organizations are minimizing or "whitewashing" the nature of terrorist attacks.
• LGBTQ+ communities regarding extremism.

2. Immigration Enforcement in Houston

Topics include:

• Arrests of undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions.
• Statistics about gang affi...

1: Berlin Pride Attack 

• A van was allegedly driven into a crowd attending the event.
• Multiple people were injured and at least one person was reported killed.
• The suspect was described as a 21-year-old who allegedly had a history of criminal activity and ties to Islamist extremism.
• The suspect was later located by police and reportedly killed during a confrontation with law enforcement.
• Commentary in the segment argues th...

This news packed episode opens with an extensive discussion about alleged illegal fishing activities conducted by vessels linked to the Chinese Communist Party. The Senator argues that Chinese distant-water fishing fleets operate on a massive scale, engaging in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing that harms marine ecosystems, depletes fish populations, damages local fishing industries, and relies on forced labor prac...

1. Medicaid Oversight and State Funding Reviews
   • Covers statements from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding the deferral of more than $1 billion in Medicaid-related payments to California and Minnesota.
   • Focuses on the use of AI, analytics, and documentation reviews to identify potentially fraudulent or high-risk claims.
   • Includes remarks attributed to Dr. Mehmet Oz and federal health officials concerning Medicaid auditing and acco...

1. We open the podcast with a discussion of the U.S. Treasury Department preventing nearly $99 million in federal payments connected to deceased recipients from being distributed. The broader concern is about government waste and estimated improper payments across federal programs. The reasons behind the stoppage of federal payments is enhanced payment verification systems, expanded use of Treasury's "Do Not Pay" program, and ...

1. New Jersey Voter Registration Issue

   • Approximately 6,660 non-citizens were "mistakenly" registered to vote through New Jersey's motor vehicle registration system between June 2023 and June 2024.
   • It states that fewer than 400 of those individuals may have voted.
   • The characterization of the problem as a mere "software error" suggests it reflects broader failures in election administration.

2. Criticism of New Jersey Le...