The Chad Benson Show

The Chad Benson Show

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. Learn more about The Chad Benson Show https://heliosmedia.us/chad-benson-show/

Episodes

Trump and the Economy

August 21, 2026 • 109 mins
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 Tennessee football player during middle school game. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management talks the latest market trends. GOP focusing on the wrong issues in the midterms.
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National Debt Reaches Grim $40 Trillion Milestone

August 20, 2026 • 109 mins
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 aide Natalie Harp.
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Trump Says No Talks Planned with Iran, Tehran Says Strait of Hormuz Still Shut

August 19, 2026 • 109 mins
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. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. American support for Russian/Ukraine conflict dropping. Televangelist claims aliens invaded her body, took her eggs. ZZ Top drummer dies after h...
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Primary Elections in the US

August 18, 2026 • 109 mins
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 fraternities. Tupac murder trail begins. More details emerge in the death of Hayden Panettiere. Dearborn ready for controversial activist's visit as city leaders urge calm a...
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Trump Urges Americans to Accept Higher Gas Prices Over Iran War

August 17, 2026 • 109 mins
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 office numbers. Cities removing Flock cameras. Jake Lang expects trouble during Dearborn visit. Tennessee 'Teacher of the Year' quits over pressure to change a grade.
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New Aircraft Carrier Going to Middle East Amid Questions Over Conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

August 14, 2026 • 109 mins
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 federal ‘receipts’ website, auditors find. Luigi Mangione to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO.
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New Storms Threaten Catastrophic Flood Zone in Indiana

August 13, 2026 • 109 mins
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 exiting as White House press secretary, will serve as outside Trump adviser. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks economic trends.
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Primary Election Results

August 12, 2026 • 109 mins
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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Primary Elections in the US

August 11, 2026 • 109 mins
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 threat. Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño prompts other food recalls. DiJonai Carrington breaks silence on Sophie Cunningham drama, bringing ‘white privilege’ concerns...
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Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy

August 10, 2026 • 110 mins
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 conditions. Ex-NBA player, GOP Senate hopeful Royce White to declare for WNBA Draft as transgender.
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The $20 Burrito

August 7, 2026 • 109 mins
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 stance on trans athletes not belonging in women's sports.
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Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, Talks About How Trump's Actions in Iran Affect the Markets

August 6, 2026 • 109 mins
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 contempt of Congress. Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed. The CEO of security solutions company Flock Safety accuses Deflock, which identifies the ...
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Latest Midterm Election Results

August 5, 2026 • 110 mins
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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Daily Marijuana Use Tops Cigarettes and Alcohol, New Report Says

August 4, 2026 • 109 mins
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 cyclosporiasis outbreak, health officials say. Ariana Grande ditches West End debut over ‘public scrutiny’ amid weight loss concerns.
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Iran Says No Talks Are Under Way with United States After Trump Calls Off Attacks

August 3, 2026 • 109 mins
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 popularity. Cost of daycare.
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Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Agreement as Part of Gaza Peace Plan

July 31, 2026 • 109 mins
Trump announces Hamas disarmament agreement as part of Gaza peace plan. Texas hemp regulations tighten, banning most THC products and raising fees. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Storm owner suspended after interaction with fans supporting Sophie Cunningham. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about what is causing fluctuation in oil prices. Spain’s prime minister rushes to defuse migrant crisis after 50,000...
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U.S. Economy Slowed in Second Quarter, but Consumers Continue to Spend

July 30, 2026 • 109 mins
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter, but consumers continue to spend. Rich Logis, Founder of Leaving MAGA, talks about his disillusionment with the MAGA movement. Rustout versus burnout. Netanyahu backs pressure-first strategy on Iran after Trump talks. Gas prices continue to rise.
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Iran Launches Missiles at U.S. Base for First Time Since Trump Paused Strikes

July 29, 2026 • 110 mins
Iran launches missiles at U.S. base for first time since Trump paused strikes. Anthony Fauci invokes fifth amendment right not to answer questions in Senate hearing on Covid-19. EBay, former executives to pay $56 million to couple sent cockroaches in harassment campaign. Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings.
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Military Analyst Mike Lyons Talks Iran, Israel and Ukraine

July 28, 2026 • 110 mins
Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about Iran, Israel and Ukraine. Shark Week dangers hit home as man is badly bitten while saving pregnant fiancée from harm. Massive earthquake in Japan. Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to push their agendas at White House meetings with Trump. Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in University of Idaho murders. Rand Paul releases Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary notes. FLOCK camera privacy concer...
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Shootout at Seattle Food Festival Kills 3

July 27, 2026 • 109 mins
Shootout at Seattle food festival kills 3. US and Iran pause attacks after days of escalation - as Trump 'giving talks some space'. Berlin police kill suspect in Pride festival attack after manhunt. Cyclosporiasis outbreak includes a cluster in 9 states. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy. Trump swipes at journalists and jokes about running for a 4th term at White House Correspondents’ dinner.
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