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
Episodes
February 19, 2026 • 109 mins
Former prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office. Trump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yet. Olympic update. Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial. Kurt Cobain's death declared a homicide by Seattle cop ordered to probe investigation.
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February 18, 2026 • 109 mins
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta face a jury trial over whether their products are addictive. Georgia father on trial, accused of giving son rifle before school shooting. Olympic update. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Colbert slams CBS for canning interview with Trump critic. U.S. and Iran tout progress in nuclear talks as supreme leader warns Trump over military buildup. 6 skiers rescued, 9 still missing after avalanche near Lake Tahoe.
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February 17, 2026 • 110 mins
Robert Duvall and Jessie Jackson pass away. Olympic update. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the US sending more ships close to Iran. Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from interviewing James Talarico on ‘The Late Show’. Georgia father Colin Gray on trial after son's deadly high school shooting. Another letter to TMZ claims to know where Nancy Guthrie is. Piracy boxes are back. AI taking over Hollywood jobs. Alexandria O...
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February 16, 2026 • 109 mins
Obama says aliens are ‘real,’ but aren’t in Area 51 in new interview. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Presidents Day. Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin. Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt leaves Hollywood flabbergasted.
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February 13, 2026 • 109 mins
Friday the 13th superstitions. Friday Sound Salad. People selling plasma to make ends meet. Olympics update. Fallout from Pam Bondi's testimony on the Epstein files. Valentine's Day traditions around the world. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest job numbers. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Reseach, talks about the big news stories of the week.
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February 12, 2026 • 109 mins
Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats over Epstein files at DOJ oversight hearing. FAA lifts El Paso flight restriction after US disables Mexican cartel drones that 'breached US airspace'. Norwegian biathlete admits to cheating on his girlfriend in post-win interview. Ukrainian Olympian disqualified over images of war dead on his helmet. Cybersecurity experts explain how surveillance footage of Nancy Guthrie's home was recovered. ...
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February 11, 2026 • 109 mins
FAA abruptly closes El Paso airspace for 10 days over unspecified security concerns. Man says he was detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie investigation and released. ICE and border officials grilled at hearing on killings of U.S. citizens. House Dem identifies ‘wealthy, powerful men’ DOJ redacted in Epstein files.
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February 10, 2026 • 109 mins
Congress to look at unreleased, unredacted Epstein files. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks what's happening in the middle east. Social media companies accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins. Nancy Guthrie remains missing despite her family’s response to purported ransom notes. Republicans clash over the Senate filibuster and Trump-backed voter ID bill. Trump losing support of voters without a college degre...
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February 9, 2026 • 109 mins
Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl 60. Olympic update. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. Super Bowl commercials. Search for Savannah Guthrie's mother enters second week.
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February 6, 2026 • 110 mins
Food prices for Super Bowl parties. Friday Sound Salad. Super Bowl statistics. More Epstein files released. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about market trends. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, talks about immigration. Savannah Guthrie's mom still missing, police share new ransom details.
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February 5, 2026 • 110 mins
Winter Olympics opening. Mark Malkoff, comedian, writer, and filmmaker and author of Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. Search for Nancy Guthrie, missing mother of Savannah Guthrie, enters 5th day. Trump touts 'softer touch' on immigration as federal force is reduced in Minnesota.
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February 4, 2026 • 110 mins
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein investigation. Partial government shutdown comes to an end, as negotiations over ICE funding begin. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier. More Epstein files released. Trump admin to withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota.
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February 3, 2026 • 109 mins
AI websites are now creating their own Facebook pages and acting like humans on social media. Savannah Guthrie's mother is now suspected of being kidnapped. Don Lemon appears on Jimmy Kimmel to spin story about his arrest. NASA delays Artemis II moon launch until March. TPUSA announces the lineup for their own Super Bowl Halftime Show headlined by Kid Rock. Will people be protesting the Super Bowl over the Bad Bunny halftime show? ...
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February 2, 2026 • 110 mins
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter. The DOJ dumps millions more Epstein Files on Friday. Chad shares an update on the state of the midterm elections on Midterm Monday. Chad recaps the wokest moments from last night's Grammy's. The SNAP program officially has new work requirements. A U.A.E. firm quietly took a stake in the Trump Family’s crypto company. A Democrat pulls a major upset in a deep red ...
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January 30, 2026 • 109 mins
Another winter system will swallow up the South over the weekend. President Trump announces the next Fed Chair. Time is running out to reach a nuclear deal with Iran. More youth leagues are experiencing a rise in fights between parents. Don Lemon ARRESTED by federal agents in connection with the Minnesota church invasion. Is another government shutdown inevitable? Have Trump's tariffs paid off?
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January 29, 2026 • 109 mins
Nashville has gone days without power with no end it sight as another winter storm approaches. TSA to start charging travelers without a REAL ID starting Sunday Feb. 1st. US population growth has slowed "significantly" in the last year over people not having children any more due to affordability and dating culture. New footage from the BBC shows Alex Pretti smashing ICE vehicles' taillights and spitting on ICE officers. Nipah viru...
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January 28, 2026 • 109 mins
Ilhan Omar is attacked at a town hall by a man with an unknown liquid. The White House finally admits there were some mistakes in the way the situation with Alex Pretti was handled in Minneapolis. The "Doomsday Clock" was moved closer to midnight. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. TikTok settles its social media addiction lawsuit ahead of a trial against Meta, YouTube.
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January 27, 2026 • 109 mins
Millions are still digging out of ice and snow while record cold temps freeze the country. The investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti continues. Ret. Major Mike Lyons joins Chad to discuss a possible war in China and the US' next steps in Iran. What's the true permanent fix to America's broken immigration system? TikTok's new owner is causing controversary. A jury will get to decide whether social media companies are liable...
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January 26, 2026 • 109 mins
A winter storm impacted millions over the weekend as snow and ice disrupt travel and bring down power lines. A man is fatally shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Seahawks and Patriots advance to Super Bowl LX. Buddhist monks continue their peace walks through winter weather. There is a new suggestion to replace the Punxsutawney groundhog.
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January 23, 2026 • 109 mins
Winter weather to slam the US. ICE detains four children from Minnesota school district, including 5-year-old. TikTok finalizes deal to keep operating in US. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Walking Monks update. Chad's NFL picks. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the latest in the stock market.
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