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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 Show

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109:53

Another Winter System Will Swallow Up the South Over...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/30

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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109:57

Nashville Goes Days Without Power with No End in...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/29

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 virus fears trigger airport checks across Asia after India confirms two

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109:57

Ilhan Omar Attacked at Town Hall by Man with Unknown...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/28

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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109:56

Millions Still Digging Out of Ice and Snow While...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/27

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 for getting their users HOOKED.

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109:44

Winter Storm Impacts Millions Over the Weekend

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/26

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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109:58

ICE Detains Four Children from Minnesota School...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/24

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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109:57

Major Snowstorm to Hit the US

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/23

Major snowstorm to his the US. US House panel votes to hold Clintons in contempt over Epstein subpoenas. "Burping' your home. Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours. Oscar nominations. Vance to visit Minneapolis amid ICE crackdown.

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109:59

Trump Speaks at Davos Amid Heightened Tensions with...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/22

Trump speaks at Davos amid heightened tensions with Europe over Greenland. Major winter storm to blast millions across the South with dangerous ice, snow. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. ‘Peanut butter’ raises expected for certain jobs and sectors in 2026. Jessica is now the new Karen.

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109:59

Indiana Wins the College Football Championship...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/21

Indiana wins the College football championship capping a perfect season. Trump links Greenland push to Nobel Peace Prize slight. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks unrest in Iran. India surpasses China as the world's most populous country.

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109:55

ICE Protestors Disrupt Minnesota Worship Service

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/20

ICE protestors disrupt Minnesota worship service. Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weather. NFL playoff games. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Trump threatens NATO allies with tariffs over resistance to Greenland acquisition. Calls by Iranians for US strike grow as Trump delays action. ‘Grandma hobbies’ have young people embracing analog activities. Trump orders active duty troops to prepare for Minnesota deployment. College football championship game.

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109:59

Trump Pitches Direct Payments to Consumers for Health...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/16

Trump pitches direct payments to consumers for health care. Friday Sound Salad. Another government shutdown possible in 15 days. Streamflation. Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the latest moves by the Federal Reserve. Buddhist monks walking 2,300 miles from Texas to DC. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, talks about the major news stories of the week.

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109:58

US Pulls Some Personnel From Key Middle East Bases...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/16

US pulls some personnel from key Middle East bases amid Iran tensions. Federal agent shoots, wounds man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis. Republicans vow to block Trump from seizing Greenland by force. World Cup fans banned from US travel may be unable to root for teams in person. AI in Hollywood. Communism vs. Capitalism.

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109:59

Donald Trump Touts Economy, Downplays Costs in...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/15

Donald Trump touts economy, downplays costs in Michigan speech. Iranian authorities say some 2,000 people killed in protests. Timothy Busfield surrenders to authorities on child sex abuse charges. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony. Vance and Rubio to hold meeting on Greenland. Claudette Colvin, American pioneer of the 1950s civil rights movement dies at 86.

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109:58

GOP Seems to be Winning the Culture War

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/13

GOP seems to be winning the culture war. Transgender athlete bans get Supreme Court review in landmark case. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the US next steps in Venezuela. Authorities announce major bust in Canada's biggest gold heist ever. Fed's Powell denies perjury amid Congress probe on $2.5bn headquarters renovation. Bill and Hillary refuse to testify in Epstein probe. About 200 Texas A&M courses could change due to new restrictions on teaching gender, race.

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109:59

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell Under Criminal Investigation

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/13

US Fed chair Jerome Powell under criminal investigation. Trump says Tehran wants to talk as U.S. weighs military options. NFL Wild Card weekend. Poll flashes warning signs for Democrats, as most Americans call them out of touch. Golden Globe awards. Bad flu season getting worse; skyrocketing cases set state record. Cars stolen in U.S. are being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover. Latest on Iran protests as pressure mounts on the regime.

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109:57

ICE Shooting in Portland, OR

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/10

Ice shooting in Portland, OR. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, talks news of the week. CES Day 4 highlights. Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities. Houses passes ACA subsidies; fate of bill murky in Senate. Is the American Dream dead? People regaining weight after stopping GLP-1's. Latest jobs report.

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109:58

Minneapolis Reacts to Fatal Shooting of Woman by...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/08

Minneapolis responds to fatal shooting of woman by federal agent. CES day 4 highlights. Los Angeles smacked with over a dozen wrongful death lawsuits from Palisades fire victims. RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top. US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic and 2nd tanker. Trump floats the idea of buying Greenland. Carl Sagan on critical thinking.

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109:59

U.S. Seizes Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Linked to...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/07

Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland. California residents face brutal choice one year after Los Angeles fires destroyed their lives. Uvalde trial halted after key witness changes testimony. CES day 3 highlights. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after weekslong pursuit.

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109:57

After Venezuela, Donald Trump points a Finger at...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/06

After Venezuela, Donald Trump points a finger at Greenland. Trial begins for officer accused of failing to protect children during Uvalde shooting. The latest from the Consumer Electronics Show. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about Trump's actions in Venezuela. Health officials slash the number of vaccines recommended for all kids.

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110:00

Deposed Venezuelan Leader Maduro, Wife to Appear in...

The Chad Benson Show ·

2026/01/05

Deposed Venezuelan leader Maduro, wife to appear in New York court after U.S. capture. CES 2026. Ayatollah Khamenei plans to flee to Moscow if Iran unrest intensifies. Medical AI. Copyrights entering the public domain.

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