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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 Showhttps://heliosmedia.us/chad-benson-show/

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110:00

US and Iran 'Very Close' to Deal but 'Not There Yet'

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/29

US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet'. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top headlines. Artists dropping out of Freedom 250 fest. Scripps Spelling Bee finals. World Cup news. Friday Sound Salad.

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110:00

Spencer Pratt vs. Karen Bass

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/29

Spencer Pratt vs. Karen Bass. Spider-Noir review – Nicolas Cage’s stylish take on the superhero as a 1940s detective is huge fun. Google information security engineer charged with using inside information to make $1M on Polymarket. World Cup news. Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies. Justice Department investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury.

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109:58

Primary Election Results

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/28

Primary election results. Midterm breakdown w/ Jim Kennedy. Exhibit combining Pokémon and real fossils opens at Chicago Field Museum. World Cup news. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks Iran and oil prices. Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war

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109:57

Mike Lyons, Military Analyst, Talks the Latest from...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/27

Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest from the middle east. Primary elections. World Cup news. Trump's health in question. Gas 50 cents away from an all-time high.

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109:50

Omar Silent When Confronted on Alleged Ties to...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/23

Omar silent when confronted on alleged ties to massive Minnesota fraud scandal. Britney Spears offered to make lasagna for police in DUI arrest. House Republicans pull vote on Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass. Trump slams 'total jerk' Stephen Colbert with parting 'Late Show' shot. Substitute teacher who was found passed out drunk in middle school pickup line had a 0.376 BAC and a bottle of Skol vodka in her car. Midterm polling. FBI seeks US-wide access to license

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109:58

Supreme Leader Says Enriched Uranium Must Stay in Iran

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/22

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran. US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, breaks down this week's top headlines. Trump's $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough. World Cup news. Jailed for 37 days for posting a meme of Pres. Trump, Tenn. man reaches settlement for civil rights violation. Movies opening this weekend. Memorial Day

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110:00

Trump-Backed Navy SEAL Vet Delivers Major Blow to...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/20

Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet delivers major blow to Massie in fiery GOP primary. World Cup history. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Teenagers behind mass shooting in San Diego rushed at mosque ‘fully armored’. The side effects of GLP-1 drugs.

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110:03

Mike Lyons, Military Analyst, Gives His Opinion on...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/19

Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives his opinion on Trump's actions in Iran. Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury. Judge blocks evidence from Luigi Mangione backpack in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case. World Cup news. 2 arrested after person breaks into Punch the monkey’s enclosure in Japan.

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109:58

Anniversary of Mt. St. Helen's Eruption

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/18

Anniversary of Mt. St. Helen's eruption. Trump, top officials and faith leaders headline historic ‘Rededicate 250’ rally on National Mall. In every corner of the country, the middle class struggles with affordability. Luigi Mangione prosecutors can use gun and notebook as evidence, judge rules. World Cup history. Swatch stores shutter amid long lines for highly anticipated collaboration release. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy.

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109:59

Trump Returns from China Summit

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/15

Trump returns from China summit. Jim Kennedy breaks down this week's headlines. US math and reading scores declining. Supreme Court allows abortion pill to remain available by mail nationwide. Trump wants birthright citizenship changes. World Cup news. Friday Sound Salad. Cuba running out of fuel.

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109:59

Xi Hails US-China Relations as World’s Most...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/15

Xi hails US-China relations as world’s most consequential, but warns Trump on Taiwan. World Cup Half-Time show announced. Utah woman who wrote book on grief gets life without parole for killing husband. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks market trends. Political generational divide.

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110:00

Trump Arrives in China to Meet with Xi in Beijing

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/14

Trump arrives in China to meet with Xi in Beijing. World Cup history. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Climbing Mt. Everest. Trump says he’s not thinking about Americans’ finances ‘even a little bit’ in Iran talks.

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110:02

Gas Prices at an All-Time High

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/12

Gas prices at an all time high. Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest from the middle east. World Cup history. Trump Mobile phone release date remains uncertain. Is Netflix spying on you?

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109:57

2 Passengers Test Positive for Hantavirus, Third...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/12

2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation. Skylab crews reported unexplained lights, ‘reddish object’: UFO files. Mid Term Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport. Consumer prices still rising. Trump calls Iran’s response to U.S. peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’. World Cup history. Donald Trump speaks out after erecting 22-foot gold statue of himself at golf

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109:55

Trump says Retaliatory Strikes on Iranian Targets...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/09

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110:10

Purported Epstein Suicide Note Released by Judge

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/08

Purported Epstein suicide note released by judge. Data center approved in Utah despite community protests. Hantavirus latest updates: Confirmed cases rise to 5 from Dutch cruise ship. World Cup history. CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87. US awaits Iran’s response to latest proposal to end war.

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109:58

Trump Threatens ‘Much Higher Level’ Attacks If No Deal

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/06

Trump threatens ‘much higher level’ attacks if no deal. Oil plunges, markets surge on report U.S. and Iran near deal to end war as gas prices jump past $4.50. Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor. Defy Trump, lose your seat: Indiana primary delivers a warning to GOP lawmakers. GOP includes $1B for Trump White House ballroom security in budget bill. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Religious leaders told 'prepare now' for UFO disclosure to unleash Bible-changing revelations. World

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109:56

Hegseth and Caine Say Iran War Ceasefire Is Not Over

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/05

Hegseth and Caine say Iran war ceasefire is not over. Supreme Court temporarily restores ability to receive abortion drug mifepristone by mail. Little Caesar's testing drone delivery. World Cup history. Britney Spears accepts plea deal in connection to DUI. What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the latest on the Iran war.

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109:58

Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/04

Spirit Airlines ceases operations. Weekend movie box office numbers. O.C. teen’s mother faces manslaughter charge in e-motorbike crash that killed 81-year-old. Midterm Monday with Jim Kennedy. World Cup history. Cherie DeVaux makes history as first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.

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109:57

Iran War Hits Authorization Threshold

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/05/02

Iran war hits authorization threshold. Friday Sound Salad. Us debt exceeds GDP. Social media trend has young people ‘speedrunning’ through the Church of Scientology. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. Driverless trucks take off in Texas. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the Iran war and oil prices.

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