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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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:49:57
Latest midterm polling. Senate passes Protect College Sports Act with decisive vote. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest news from the middle east wars. Chelsea…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:50:00
Taxpayer-funded Trump ads draw bipartisan scrutiny ahead of midterms. 5 men arrested over suspected attack at a U.S.-run air force base are British nationals. Powerful nor’easter…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:50:00
Trump's state dinner for Xi features a long list of tech titans. Latest midterm polls. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy talks about the top stories of the week. Chad's NFL picks.…
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:49:48
Trump, Xi expected to talk Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as DC summit kicks off. Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Zach Abraham, Bulwark…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:49:57
Republicans distancing themselves from Trump. Reality vs. Rhetoric. Media takes Trump to court over revoked WH access. China’s Xi kicks off state visit to Washington on Wednesday…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:49:59
Trump blocks MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House over 'fake news'. Paramount/Warner Bros. merger. Flock camera debate continues. Short Kings. The new words added to the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:49:59
Controversial Converse ad. Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy. Data centers and water usage.
Sep 19, 2026 · 1:50:00
Finally Friday sounds. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Saudi cancels some oil cargoes after pipeline hit, top buyer chasing…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:50:01
Truckers feeling the pain of high diesel prices. Trump has been making more stock trades than all of Congress combined. 'Fat Bear Week' to return with internet voting on Alaska's…
Sep 16, 2026 · 1:49:59
GOP leaders throw cold water on AI regulation despite apocalyptic industry warnings. Heating oil prices up 30%. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. High diesel prices keeping food prices…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:49:54
GOP leaders throw cold water on AI regulation despite apocalyptic industry warnings. A spreading war threatens Trump and MBS. McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:49:58
Saudi Arabia shutters major oil pipeline struck by drones from Iraq. Midterm Monday's w/Jim Kennedy. NFL weekend recap. Trump downplays the need to check AI development. Changes…
Sep 12, 2026 · 1:49:57
25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on DC and NYC. NFL plays first game in Australia. Jim Kennedy talks about the week's top stories. Friday sound salad. Chad's NFL…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:49:58
Donald Trump promises $5,000 payouts if Republicans win midterms. NFL season starts. Apple’s long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo. Anthropic…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:49:59
NFL season stats tonight. US strikes five Iranian oil tankers. Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes. Lindsay Clancy jurors on holdout…
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:49:59
GOP holding mid term convention in Dallas. 5 people killed, 5 injured after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at MIA. Jim Kennedy discusses midterm races. Canada's 20% tariffs…
Sep 5, 2026 · 1:49:53
Gun control and immigration. Mark Davis, Marine Vet, remembers his experience on 9/11. Tensions run high in Lindsay Clancy trial amid drama over holdout juror. US military…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:49:55
Gloria Steinem, fierce feminist trailblazer, dies age 92. Labor Day travel. Jim Kennedy talks about the week's top stories. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the Middle East…
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:49:58
Tehran targets U.S. allies in Gulf after U.S. launched ‘large and powerful’ strikes on Iran. Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial is deadlocked, will continue deliberations. One-Hit…
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:49:48
What's happening in the stock market? Guilty verdict in Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder as jury convicts Duane Davis of orchestrating shooting. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:49:58
A U.S. strike on Iran breaks a month-long lull, and Iran fires back. Trump just brokered a deal with the country sitting atop the world’s largest oil reserves. At least 1 dead,…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:50:00
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating Canada feud. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the top stories of the week. Jury deliberating in…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:50:00
After Meta’s landmark settlement with state AGs, legal headaches remain. Kim Kommando talks about who owns the data from Flock cameras. People from more than 30 countries are…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:49:57
Dolly Parton, country music icon, dies at 80. Sister of Lindsey Graham secures GOP Senate nomination. Texas Roadhouse says racism, food-tampering allegations are '100% a hoax'.…
Aug 26, 2026 · 1:49:58
Bessent unveils sweeping new Iran sanctions but delays toughest blow. Beef producers ‘disappointed’ by Trump tariff suspension. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about Trump's…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:50:00
‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran puts trading partners in crosshairs as Tehran threatens retaliation. Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada take effect as Carney vows to retaliate. Trump…
Aug 22, 2026 · 1:49:59
Trump and the economy. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Hayden Panettiere death investigation. Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Defense nears end…
Aug 20, 2026 · 1:49:57
National debt reaches grim $40 trillion milestone. Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial. Matt Cox talks about title theft. Tipping fatigue. Columbia House goes…
Aug 20, 2026 · 1:49:59
Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut. Midterm primary election results. Rosie O’Donnell is guest hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’. Anti-Islam…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:49:59
Primary elections in the US. Hayden Panettiere suffered from ‘really severe’ health issues in months leading up to death. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks Trump and Iran.14…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:49:58
Trump urges Americans to accept higher gas prices over Iran war. Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36. Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:49:57
New aircraft carrier going to Middle East amid questions over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln. GOP versus socialism. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:49:57
New storms threaten catastrophic flood zone in Indiana and could create more floods across the Midwest. Multiple USS Lincoln sailors tried to go overboard amid dire conditions.…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:49:59
Primary election results. Partial solar eclipse will be visible in some US states. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Shark attack in Maine. Powerball reaches $1 billion.
Aug 12, 2026 · 1:49:58
Primary elections in the US. Mike Lyons, military analyst talks about China and Taiwan. Jury selection begins for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. Trump…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:50:02
Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. After three decades, a murder trial brings focus back to the legacy of Tupac Shakur. 18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak…
Aug 8, 2026 · 1:49:59
The $20 burrito. Oil prices slide toward weekly loss as Iran-Oman Hormuz talks stall. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Latest jobs numbers.…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:49:55
Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about how Trump's actions in Iran affect the markets. The branding of communism. ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a Florida man,…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:50:02
Latest midterm election results. Why are Americans turning toward socialism. Myspace owners plan to relaunch 2000s social media site. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday.
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:49:58
Daily marijuana use tops cigarettes and alcohol, new report says. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the latest on the Iran talks. Anti-Dodger hysteria reaches new heights after…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:49:59
Iran says no talks are under way with United States after Trump calls off attacks. Midterm Monday's w/Jim Kennedy. Weekend movie box office numbers. Trump rebukes Jeanine Pirro…
Aug 1, 2026 · 1:49:59
Trump announces Hamas disarmament agreement as part of Gaza peace plan. Texas hemp regulations tighten, banning most THC products and raising fees. Jim Kennedy breaks down the…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:49:58
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter, but consumers continue to spend. Rich Logis, Founder of Leaving MAGA, talks about his disillusionment with the MAGA movement. Rustout…
Jul 30, 2026 · 1:50:01
Iran launches missiles at U.S. base for first time since Trump paused strikes. Anthony Fauci invokes fifth amendment right not to answer questions in Senate hearing on Covid-19.…
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:50:01
Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about Iran, Israel and Ukraine. Shark Week dangers hit home as man is badly bitten while saving pregnant fiancée from harm. Massive earthquake…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:49:57
Shootout at Seattle food festival kills 3. US and Iran pause attacks after days of escalation - as Trump 'giving talks some space'. Berlin police kill suspect in Pride festival…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:49:56
Is Trump looking to put boots on the ground in Iran? Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks oil prices. Trump…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:49:58
Oil tops $98 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi ships in Red Sea. Post-World Cup news. Tracking the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US. Fatal police shooting of man…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:49:59
The Pentagon, sinking billions into Iran war, is quickly running short on cash. Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium. Oil rises to over…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:49:58
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for tenth consecutive night. The FDA made a big reversal in its cyclosporiasis probe, but it still thinks iceberg lettuce…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:50:02
4 US soldiers killed in the Middle East. Spain beats Argentina to win the World Cup. Tate brothers arrested. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy.
Jul 18, 2026 · 1:49:57
Trump gives an address on election security. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, breaks down this week's top story. Friday Sound Salad. World Cup update.
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:49:59
US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation. Health officials urge caution as cyclosporiasis cases rise. World Cup update. Trump to allege Chinese meddling…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:49:57
U.S. launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. World Cup update. Tanmaxxing. Trump will speak on elections in primetime address. Mike Johnson warns of…
Jul 15, 2026 · 1:49:57
Trump turns to blockade — and tolls — as U.S. and Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz. World Cup update. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about the US and Iran. Colombian…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:49:59
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Some Texas Taco Bell locations remove fresh toppings amid parasite outbreak…
Jul 11, 2026 · 1:50:04
Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return. World Cup update. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top headlines. US launches no…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:50:02
U.S., Iran trade dozens more strikes in dangerous cycle. World Cup update. Graham Platner ends U.S. Senate campaign in Maine. "Freedom Fuel" gas stations, many with gas at $3.47…
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:49:56
US hits more than 80 Iran targets, reimposes oil sanctions. World Cup update. More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation. One-Hit…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:50:02
Mike Lyons, military analyst, give the latest news from the Russian/Ukraine war. AI actors. US knocked out of World Cup in a 4-1 loss to Belgium. Maine Democratic candidate for…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:50:00
Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. Weekend movie box office numbers. 'Supergirl' flop…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:50:01
US advances in the World Cup. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. 4th of July spending. Climber couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building antenna for…
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:49:57
Trump’s financial disclosures reveal windfall for the president. Trump responds to reports he's considering resuming all-out war with Iran amid denuclearization talks. One-Hit…
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:49:59
Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest from Iran. Mexican Batman. SCOTUS decisions. World Cup update. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:49:58
Great American State Fair begins in Washington D.C. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. July 4th travel. World Cup update. Heat wave grips Europe, reigniting debate over AC. Trump…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:50:00
Number of people killed in Venezuela earthquakes more than doubles to 589, with almost 3,000 injured. YouTube the largest streaming site. Iran attacks cargo ship. Zach Abraham,…
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:50:00
At least 164 dead after powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela. Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy days after Texas flood report. Time capsule to be buried in Philadelphia for 250th…
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:50:01
Trump keeps claiming Iran made concessions while Iran keeps denying them. Socialist "earthquake" leaves Democrats reeling in NY. World Cup news. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. World…
Jun 24, 2026 · 1:50:03
Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest negotiations with Iran. World Cup update. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool cleanup continues as crews tackle algae. Trump’s…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:49:59
First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say. Keir Starmer announces resignation, UK to get sixth PM in seven years. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy.…
Jun 20, 2026 · 1:49:40
Israel strikes targets in Lebanon as US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off. World Cup news. Star-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump.…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:49:59
Iran deal signing gets more ships moving in Strait of Hormuz, but big challenges remain. World Cup update. NBA victory parade in NYC. The culture war and sports. Jim Kennedy…
Jun 18, 2026 · 1:49:59
US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. World Cup update. Feds reveal details of…
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:50:01
Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the Middle East and the Iran deal. Airlines not planningon lower fares during the summer travel season. Details of Iran deal still…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:49:56
World Cup update. U.S. and Iran reach deal to extend ceasefire and open strait. Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files, detailing mysterious orb sightings. Midterm Mondays w/…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:49:58
Trump claims breakthrough in Iran deal talks as he calls off planned strikes. SpaceX sets $135 IPO price ahead of Friday Nasdaq debut. Friday Sound Salad. Breaking down the…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:50:01
US launches second day of strikes as Iran responds with attacks on Gulf neighbors. Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard' tonight and threatens to take Kharg Island. World Cup…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:49:58
Tehran launches retaliatory attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about inflation and gas prices. Brendan Sorsby granted injunction vs. NCAA,…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:49:58
Trump attends NBA finals. Defense rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial after days of emotional testimony. Mike Lyons, military analyst, with the latest updates on the Iran war.…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:50:01
Iran declares end to attacks against Israel after first exchange since ceasefire. Scott Pelley gives emotional first interview about '60 Minutes' firing. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim…
Jun 6, 2026 · 1:49:58
Oil prices set to spike. Emotional testimony marks Day 1 of Karmelo Anthony murder trial in deadly Frisco track meet stabbing. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:50:00
House votes to rebuke Trump over war with Iran. Jury seated in Karmelo Anthony murder trial a year after fatal track meet stabbing. Flesh-eating screwworm returns to U.S. after…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:50:00
Karen Bass to face runoff election amid tough challenge from Spencer Pratt. CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer. Iran targets…
Jun 3, 2026 · 1:49:59
LA Mayoral election today. Scott Pelley accuses CBS News’ Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’. UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker. Mike…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:49:58
Trump says Iran must reopen Strait of Hormuz, demands tougher nuclear terms. Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250. Midterm Mondays…
May 29, 2026 · 1:50:00
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.…
May 29, 2026 · 1:50:00
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…
May 28, 2026 · 1:49:58
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…
May 27, 2026 · 1:49:57
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.
May 23, 2026 · 1:49:50
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…
May 22, 2026 · 1:49:58
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…
May 20, 2026 · 1:50:00
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…
May 19, 2026 · 1:50:03
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…
May 18, 2026 · 1:49:58
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…
May 15, 2026 · 1:49:59
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…
May 15, 2026 · 1:49:59
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…
May 14, 2026 · 1:50:00
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…
May 12, 2026 · 1:50:02
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…
May 12, 2026 · 1:49:57
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…
May 9, 2026 · 1:49:55
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