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Each week Ben Domenech offers his perspective on the latest news of the day. With a new episode every week, the program welcomes politicians, authors, musicians and journalists for engaging interviews that go beyond the day’s headlines.
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Ben unpacks how the Democrats' poor politics and leadership led to the chaos that's unfolding in California. He's later joined by FOX News National Correspondent Matt Finn to share his reporting on the riots in Los Angeles.
Then, Founder of Pirate Wires Mike Solana joins to discuss the tensions between the tech industry and the populist right when it comes to labor and emerging technologies.
Later, Ben and Dylan react to Greta Thunberg's deportation from Israel and Justin Baldoni's dismissed lawsuit against Blake Lively.
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Ben is joined by former U.S. national gymnast and founder of XX-XY Athletics Jennifer Sey to discuss the continued controversy surrounding transgender athletes in women's sports.
He's then joined by FOX News National Correspondent Griff Jenkins to unpack the status of President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in the Senate, and Elon Musk's reaction to the legislation since his departure from DOGE. They later discuss the media's coverage of the terror attack in Boulder, CO.
Later, Ben, Dylan, and Christine talk Pacers, and Taylor Swift's buy back of her master recordings.
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Ben discusses how the Democrats' denunciation of masculinity is hurting them with voters.
Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of Next Up with Mark Halperin unpacks the dangers of media groupthink and shares what he thinks the media is getting wrong in the political sphere today.
Then, FOX News Senior National Correspondent Aishah Hasnie joins with the latest updates on where President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' stands in the Senate.
Later, Christine previews her risky flight out of Newark Airport.
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Ben unpacks the Biden administration's efforts to hide the truth about President Biden's cognitive decline from the American public.
He's joined by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to discuss the state of President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill', as well as his thoughts on his primary race in the 2026 election cycle.
He's then joined by FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich to discuss the media's role in downplaying concerns in the final months of Joe Biden's presidency.
Later, the Big Ben Crew talk Andor, school plays, and whether Dylan is getting fired.
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Ben breaks down the decline in faith in institutions, in the country, and in one another, particularly among young, Democrat voters.
He's then joined by Cygnal Pollster John Rogers to discuss the rise in friendship fall-outs after the 2024 election.
Author David Zweig joins to discuss the poor decisions made by American schools during the Covid pandemic and the consequences of those mistakes as detailed in his book, An Abundance of Caution.
Later, Ben reacts to Taylor Swift's involvement in Blake Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
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Ben refreshes his podcast with a new objective and eyes on the future!
This week he weighs in on President Trump's proposed Hollywood tariffs and explains how it could revitalize America's film industry.
Then, FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson discusses his recent trip to Estonia and previews the President's upcoming Saudi Arabia visit. Later, they cover the potential for the new NFL stadium in Washington D.C.
Later, Ben reacts to Bill Burr's take on politics, the Newark Airport outage, and plans for Mother's Day.
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When Ben interviewed President Trump in the Oval Office in February he asked if there was ever going to be a way to get the Washington Commanders back in D.C.?
This week, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an agreement with the team, bringing the franchise back to the nation's capital. The move to the site of the old RFK stadium is not without controversy - receiving pushback from progressives.
Ben discusses the political and cultural significance of this deal and explains how the project can revitalize the neglected area.
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It's been a difficult week for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after new reports alleged that he shared sensitive information on another Signal chat. But is the chaos in the Pentagon a result of different warring factions within the Department of Defense?
Ben unpacks the different motivations behind the attacks against Secretary Hegseth and explains the ways in which the second Trump administration will reshape America's approach to foreign policy.
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One of the most talked about faces in politics today isn't a politician, but instead, tech billionaire Elon Musk. Musk's loud approach to changing policy and elections has come with somewhat of a cost, forcing Republicans to reevaluate their relationship with the controversial yet influential figure.
In the world of politics, money talks. But when donors do the talking, what do American voters hear?
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A week after Liberation Day, the global market has felt the aftershock of President Trump's tariffs. As Americans witness massive changes here at home, the White House says conversations with foreign leaders are also in the works that could reshape our trade partnerships and our economy.
How will President Trump's second administration usher in a new era of geopolitics?
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The accidental leak of a National Security Signal chat to The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg has ignited fierce debate and conversation in Washington. While Goldberg is known for his long-standing opposition to President Trump, there is a real question of just how such pertinent information got into the wrong hands. Ben breaks down why it was so surprising that NSA Michael Waltz was the one in the wrong here, what this means for regular DC communication on apps like this, and why this was the first major wake-up call for a White House that had been scandal-free for the first two months.
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Last week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer surprised Democrats by defending the vote to avoid a government shutdown. Now, he is receiving major pushback from his party and is even canceling his book tour on Antisemitism.
Does Senator Schumer's weakened grip on leadership signal a shift toward younger, more radical Democrats, setting the stage for a significant transformation within the party?
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With a looming government shutdown, Ben ponders how it could prove the validity of DOGE cuts. He notes that only 'essential' employees continue to work during a government shutdown while the rest are furloughed, and whether people will notice the shift in productivity, if there is any.
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Ben reacts to President Trump's first address to the joint session of Congress, since his return to the White House. While he notes that the Democrats are currently without a real leader and lacking a cohesive response to the President's address, there is still a real question of whether the Republicans are indeed overstepping their mandate.
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Ben comments on how the press and Democrats have zeroed in on Elon Musk’s actions at DOGE as a proxy to attack President Donald Trump. But will Democrats' attacks on Elon backfire, as some polls show a majority of Americans believe there is widespread waste, fraud and abuse in government?
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Almost a full month into the second Trump administration, the pace has shocked the political world. Ben breaks down the firings and upcoming legislative agenda, from the flurry of executive orders to the Elon Musk-fueled disruption of government bureaucracy.
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1Ben analyzes the complexities of the USAID and how President Trump's plans for the agency will impact American interests abroad.
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As media layoffs and organizational pivots begin following President Trump's return to the White House, Ben delivers a monologue going into detail on how this happened, and how it may shape the industry going forward.
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Days into the second Trump Administration and the President is hitting the ground running. Ben gives his thoughts on a memorable inaugural weekend, highlighting the remarkable odds President Trump overcame to return to the Oval Office.
He also looks ahead to the 2026 midterms, forecasting what the slim Republican majority will be able to accomplish in Congress.
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Ben breaks down the confirmation hearing of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, and how he was able to survive major blows from the Democrats and the media.
Plus, he argues how Pete's fight for survival helped other nominees and could be the determining factor in President-elect Trump getting his entire cabinet confirmed.
Ben also shares why he thinks Republicans should let Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) speak at every confirmation hearing.
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@8:45 KH seems to not need to answer for the flip flops.
@6:50 ... Biden has established to precedent of dumping people into cities, so Abbott is doing the same.
@42:28 Putin: You need a war????? Hold my beer .... error... Vodka.
@8:00 We see many past and modern day causes with contrasting protests, from Civil Rights, Vax Mandates, Abortion..... Each acting out their courage. But then it would seem that time is what sifts through the issues over the longer term to reveal what side was acting with virtue .... whether it was the victir or not.
Brilliant opening monologs on Fox tonight. More please!