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Oct 2, 2026 · 36:06
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss Cruz’s trip aboard Air Force One, President Trump’s campaign strategy heading into…
Oct 1, 2026 · 16:59
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben recounts the extraordinary chain of events that followed. From a wounded captain who managed to open the cockpit door…
Sep 30, 2026 · 40:00
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson sit down with Senator Eric Schmidt to discuss the years-long effort behind the Protect College Sports…
Sep 29, 2026 · 14:39
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the Southern California daycare fraud case, the Justice Department's broader enforcement efforts, and what…
Sep 28, 2026 · 31:21
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson analyze new polling showing increased support for socialism among Americans, particularly among…
Sep 26, 2026 · 29:29
In this episode of Week In Review Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss a study examining political donations by Princeton faculty, debate ideological diversity on college…
Sep 25, 2026 · 34:31
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine President Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, the strategic competition between the United…
Sep 24, 2026 · 15:04
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the key issues surrounding the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, including trade…
Sep 23, 2026 · 44:12
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine Kamala Harris’s appearance alongside Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, including remarks on…
Sep 22, 2026 · 14:24
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses a political montage featuring statements from Democratic Socialists of America leaders and progressive…
Sep 21, 2026 · 34:24
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the latest push to pass the Protect College Sports Act, the Senate vote count behind the…
Sep 19, 2026 · 31:14
In this Week In Review episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the difference between Islam and Islamism, revisit lessons from the 9/11 era,…
Sep 18, 2026 · 34:02
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine newly released economic data showing record median household income, historically low poverty…
Sep 17, 2026 · 14:35
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the Southern California daycare fraud case, the Justice Department's broader enforcement efforts, and what…
Sep 16, 2026 · 39:20
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the Senate’s 74-vote bipartisan victory on the Protect College Sports Act, why Congress…
Sep 15, 2026 · 21:57
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben argues that America is already engaged in an AI Cold War with Communist China and warns that slowing AI development…
Sep 14, 2026 · 34:26
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the growing momentum behind the Protect College Sports Act ahead of an expected Senate vote,…
Sep 12, 2026 · 26:29
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the DNC’s unanimous support for a resolution calling for the abolition of ICE, the…
Sep 11, 2026 · 33:52
A Republican convention in Dallas Discussion of a recent two-day Republican convention attended by Cruz and Ferguson. Cruz reflects on the convention's purpose of energizing…
Sep 10, 2026 · 15:53
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses Chris Coons’ remarks about American leadership, debate the role of Volodymyr Zelensky on the world…
Sep 9, 2026 · 33:50
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Ben and Ted discuss the upcoming election and a choice between Republican policy achievements and what the more progressive or left-wing…
Sep 8, 2026 · 11:30
A planned Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas , which Ben describes as a first-of-its-kind event intended to promote President Donald Trump's policies and encourage…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:27:10
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz reflects on the release of Cruz’s fifth book, discuss the inspiration behind the project, and examine key themes…
Sep 5, 2026 · 31:18
Trump-Venezuela Oil Deal Trump has reached an agreement involving access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil . Examines potential benefits for U.S. energy, jobs, and…
Sep 4, 2026 · 37:27
Trump-Venezuela Oil Deal An oil agreement involving Venezuela's estimated 65 billion barrels of oil. Examination of potential benefits for U.S. energy access, jobs, and long-term…
Sep 3, 2026 · 14:20
In this episode of 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the escalating conflict between Democratic Party veterans and influential voices on the far left, focusing on…
Sep 2, 2026 · 33:01
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss a CEO roundtable focused on Trump Accounts, contributions pledged by business leaders…
Sep 1, 2026 · 18:40
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the Supreme Court's decision allowing work on the White House ballroom project to proceed despite ongoing…
Aug 31, 2026 · 38:29
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss reported Chinese bot farm activity targeting the debate over AI data centers, the political…
Aug 29, 2026 · 1:21:29
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz reflects on the release of Cruz’s fifth book, discuss the inspiration behind the project, and examine key themes…
Aug 28, 2026 · 31:59
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the inspiration behind Cruz’s new book, the extensive interviews he conducted with…
Aug 27, 2026 · 15:27
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses Chris Coons’ remarks about American leadership, debate the role of Volodymyr Zelensky on the world…
Aug 26, 2026 · 52:31
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz presents part 2 of his one-on-one interview with Justice Clarence Thomas, covering the Justice’s views on…
Aug 25, 2026 · 14:26
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson Ben examines the Trump administration’s latest sanctions strategy against Iran, the significance of increased…
Aug 24, 2026 · 34:58
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz welcomes Justice Thomas for a rare and personal discussion about his life story, from growing up in segregated Georgia…
Aug 22, 2026 · 26:28
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the DNC’s unanimous support for a resolution calling for the abolition of ICE, the…
Aug 21, 2026 · 34:43
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the FBI's arrest of a New York woman accused of supporting ISIS and planning an attack on the…
Aug 21, 2026 · 17:42
In this edition of the 47 Morning Update, Ben Ferguson examines two stories he argues are drawing significant public attention. First, he discusses reports that federal agents…
Aug 20, 2026 · 16:17
In this episode of 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines America’s $40 trillion debt milestone, the Congressional Budget Office’s projections for future…
Aug 19, 2026 · 31:35
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss newly reported information about alleged Chinese espionage activities, claims surrounding Eric…
Aug 18, 2026 · 17:08
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses reports that Iran is threatening escalation as U.S. diplomacy remains stalled, including warnings involving…
Aug 17, 2026 · 35:01
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine newly reported details involving Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Troy Jackson in Maine, discuss…
Aug 15, 2026 · 32:04
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss challenges to current gender policies in women's sports, reactions to recent WNBA-related…
Aug 14, 2026 · 42:09
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz explains his decision to delete a prior episode after learning that an 82% miscarriage statistic tied to COVID…
Aug 13, 2026 · 16:14
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine the allegations surrounding the reported “Round River” assessment, the FBI’s…
Aug 11, 2026 · 10:42
A reported Iranian assassination threat against Donald Trump led to an extraordinary security operation following a NATO summit in Turkey, according to new reporting discussed in…
Aug 10, 2026 · 36:47
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson analyze the rise of democratic socialism within Democratic politics, debate anti-Israel activism on…
Aug 8, 2026 · 35:08
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Cruz and Ben break down the week's biggest political stories, assess debates shaping the Democratic Party, examine the…
Aug 7, 2026 · 35:08
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss a Senate hearing focused on the Muslim Brotherhood, allegations of ties between certain advocacy…
Aug 6, 2026 · 16:40
New polling shows continued majority support for the SAVE Act, a proposal that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Supporters argue…
Aug 5, 2026 · 31:19
A Michigan Democratic Senate primary becomes the starting point for a broader conversation about the ideological direction of the Democratic Party and whether activist movements…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:04:39
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some…
Aug 4, 2026 · 11:27
In this episode of the Ben Ferguson podcast we examine President Trump’s latest comments on Iran, the competing public statements coming from Washington and Tehran, and…
Aug 1, 2026 · 28:11
In the opening segment, Ben and Ted discuss reports about the DNC’s finances and internal party tensions, including fundraising concerns and leadership challenges ahead of…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:01:56
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some…
Jul 31, 2026 · 34:14
The episode opens with a discussion of reports and images from Spain showing large numbers of migrants entering the country from Morocco. Sen. Cruz argues that Europe is facing…
Jul 30, 2026 · 21:13
IN this episode Dr. Anthony Fauci’s appearance before a Senate hearing became the focus of intense scrutiny after he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights rather…
Jul 29, 2026 · 32:33
1. Zohran Mamdani and his New York City DSA Policies A city database published names and addresses of owners of certain high-value properties. The hosts characterize this as…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:03:18
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some…
Jul 28, 2026 · 14:35
1: Jack Smith Investigation and Congressional Referral The first portion of our podcast focuses on a referral made by Jim Jordan, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee,…
Jul 27, 2026 · 33:59
This news packed episode opens with an extensive discussion about alleged illegal fishing activities conducted by vessels linked to the Chinese Communist Party. The Senator…
Jul 25, 2026 · 30:23
1. Investigation of Chinese-Linked Activist Financier Neville Roy Singham Ted Cruz discusses a federal investigation into Neville Roy Singham , a wealthy businessman with alleged…
Jul 24, 2026 · 34:30
Democratic Party and DSA Discussion Cruz "the Democratic Party is increasingly influenced by the DSA and other far-left activists" He characterizes the DSA as Marxist and…
Jul 23, 2026 · 47:29
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some…
Jul 23, 2026 · 12:57
1: New York City Mayor and Benjamin Netanyahu Key Points The mayor initially suggested that New York City might be able to arrest Netanyahu under an International Criminal Court…
Jul 22, 2026 · 37:39
1. World Cup Final Experience Ted Cruz recounts attending the World Cup Final with his daughter, Katherine. He describes the event as a memorable father-daughter experience and…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:00:01
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some…
Jul 21, 2026 · 18:11
1. Trump Administration's 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods Main points: The administration argues that Canada has unfairly discriminated against U.S. products, particularly: American…
Jul 20, 2026 · 34:44
1. Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is an organization increasing in influence within the Democratic Party. The recent primary…
Jul 18, 2026 · 43:56
Lindsey Olin Graham (July 9, 1955 – July 11, 2026) was an American politician, attorney, and Air Force officer who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate from 2003…
Jul 17, 2026 · 16:08
1. Strait of Hormuz and Iran Conflict Key points discussed include: Claims that military confrontations between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing. Concerns about threats to…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:02:49
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some…
Jul 16, 2026 · 11:46
1. Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its policy platform: Socialist, communist, and Marxist in nature. A proposal to replace elements of the existing American…
Jul 15, 2026 · 35:02
1. Tribute to Lindsey Graham U.S. Senator 23 years in the Senate A veteran with 33 years of Air Force service An influential figure in Republican politics A close friend and ally…
Jul 14, 2026 · 46:45
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some…
Jul 14, 2026 · 15:56
1. U.S.–Iran Conflict Escalation President Donald Trump announces a renewed blockade targeting Iranian shipping. The U.S. is described as assuming a guardian role over the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 46:03
Lindsey Olin Graham (July 9, 1955 – July 11, 2026) was an American politician, attorney, and Air Force officer who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate from 2003…
Jul 11, 2026 · 30:57
Our podcast today focuses on several U.S. Supreme Court rulings involving presidential authority, birthright citizenship, and election procedures. The conversation examines…
Jul 10, 2026 · 35:44
Trump Investment Accounts are designed to give every eligible child in America an opportunity to participate in long-term wealth building through the power of compound growth.…
Jul 9, 2026 · 11:52
1. Breakdown of the Ceasefire & U.S. Military Response President Trump considers the ceasefire with Iran finished, citing frustration toward Iranian leadership. Diplomatic…
Jul 8, 2026 · 29:03
1. Allegations Against Graham Platner Sexual assault allegations. Claims of abusive behavior. Accusations of racism, misogyny, antisemitism, and extremist political beliefs.…
Jul 7, 2026 · 10:21
Sexual Assault Allegation A former partner, Jenny Racicot, accused Platner of entering her home while intoxicated and forcing himself on her despite her objections. The…
Jul 6, 2026 · 33:46
1. Celebration of America and National Pride America's 250-year history and achievements. Patriotism, family values, and traditional celebrations. The belief that the United…
Jul 4, 2026 · 34:07
1. Minnesota Fraud Investigation and Whistleblower Allegations Government fraud within Minnesota social service programs. Claims that Minnesota officials, including individuals…
Jul 3, 2026 · 35:15
1. Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary The courage of the 56 signers of the Declaration. The risks they took by declaring independence from Great Britain. The historical…
Jul 2, 2026 · 12:38
Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes SCOTUS's decision regarding transgender participation in women's sports. The ruling is protecting fairness for female athletes and…
Jul 1, 2026 · 59:40
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a wide-ranging, politically charged discussion centered on a major Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship, which dominates…
Jul 1, 2026 · 42:06
✅ Victories 1. Expansion of Presidential Power Case: Trump v. Slaughter Outcome: The Court overturned Humphrey’s Executor (a long-standing precedent). Meaning: The…
Jun 30, 2026 · 12:52
1. Religious Liberty Commission A commission formed in 2025 to evaluate threats to religious freedom. It conducted hearings and gathered testimony from over 100 witnesses. Its…
Jun 29, 2026 · 25:18
1. Healthcare Fraud Crackdown There has been a YUGE U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) healthcare fraud bust . Claims include: 455 individuals charged across 45 states $6.5 billion…
Jun 27, 2026 · 28:20
1. “Activist” District Attorney in Philadelphia Focuses on Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner He improperly seeks to overturn murder convictions He “confesses…
Jun 26, 2026 · 35:15
1. 🔥 Behind-the-Scenes Senate GOP Lunch with Donald Trump Key points: The meeting was “contentious,” “spirited,” and tense . Trump is angry at Republican…
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:02:20
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some…
Jun 25, 2026 · 16:12
1. FBI Operation Riptide & Law Enforcement Activity Crackdowns on cybercrime (credit card theft, ransomware, fraud schemes) Arrests and convictions for: Business email fraud…
Jun 24, 2026 · 37:47
1. 🗳️ Election Results and Political Trends New York City : Victories by socialist or far-left candidates in Democratic primaries Evidence that the Democratic Party is becoming…
Jun 23, 2026 · 16:00
1. Strait of Hormuz Situation Iran claimed multiple times that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz. However, actual shipping traffic continued , including oil and LNG tankers.…
Jun 22, 2026 · 33:27
AI is a transformational technology impacting education, business, law, and productivity. The U.S. and China are in a high-stakes race to dominate AI development with the U.S.…
Jun 20, 2026 · 33:00
1. Elon Musk, Capitalism, and Wealth Debate Capitalism vs. criticism: Free enterprise rewards value creation —people voluntarily buy products or invest. Critics are hostile…
Jun 19, 2026 · 36:46
1. 🇮🇷 Iran Nuclear Deal & Foreign Policy Concerns Key points: Discussion of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran . Strong criticism of a proposal that could…
Jun 18, 2026 · 55:57
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some…
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