The Chad Benson Show

Another round of "No Kings" protests scheduled across the US this weekend. The intertwining of politics and religion. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #11. B-52s fly off coast of Venezuela in show of force by Trump. John Bolton at court to surrender to authorities after being indicted. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest market trends. Zelensky heads for Trump meeting to push for Tomahawk missiles.

President Trump threatens strikes on land in Venezuela. The Trump administration could slash more than 10,000 federal jobs during the government shutdown. Major US news outlets reject Pentagon's new press rules. Fallout over racist group chat reportedly involving leaders of Young Republicans groups. Supreme Court debate Louisiana redistricting case centering on Voting Rights Act. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #12. Record new car prices. Madagascar’s president is ousted in a military coup after weeks of youth-led protests. Sam Altman says OpenAI will allow "erotica" for adult users.

Trump hosts Argentine President Javier Milei after U.S. agrees to $20 billion bailout for country. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #13. Six killed after US strikes another boat off coast of Venezuela. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Marjorie Taylor Greene, tearing into her own party, says GOP men in Congress are ‘weak’. Shutdown starts to hit federal workers’ paychecks. Vile text messages from Young Republican group chat are exposed.

Government shutdown enters third week. Gaza ceasefire deal signed by mediators after hostages freed. Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks mid-east peace deal. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #14. New tariffs going into effect today. Measles cases on the rise.

All living Israeli hostages freed from Gaza as Trump addresses Knesset. Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops during shutdown. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #15. No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast. Americans using PTO to sleep, not vacation.

Israeli Cabinet approves ‘outline’ of deal to release all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Nobel Peace Prize goes to Maria Corina Machado, despite calls for Trump to receive the award. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Grand jury indicts N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James on bank fraud charges. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #16. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the future of AI. Dueling court hearings on National Guard deployments.

Hamas accepts Trump peace plan ending 2 years of war in Gaza, returning hostages. Suspect charged with igniting deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #17. More Americans getting their news from social media. Katie Porter’s viral videos plunge campaign into ‘disaster’.

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown. Attorney General Pam Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing. Ex-FBI Director James Comey to be arraigned after Trump called for his prosecution. Chad Scary Movie Countdown #18. Trials delayed for 2 Uvalde school police officers, 1 to be moved out of town. Supreme Court seems skeptical of Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy. Day 7 of government shutdown.

Israel marks two years since Hamas attack on October 7. Congress still at a stalemate ending the government shutdown. Supreme Court rejects appeal from Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the latest israel peace plan. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #19. Clashes at ICE facilities in Chicago and Portland as Trump orders in National Guard. Ex-QB Mark Sanchez now facing felony charge for altercation.

Potential hurdles litter road as Israel and Hamas head to Gaza peace talks. Trump seeks Texas National Guard deployments to Illinois, Oregon, other locations. Chad's Scary Movie Countdown #20. Senate returns in search of a deal on sixth day of federal government shutdown. Social media benefits from division.

Trump administration tells Congress the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with drug cartels after Venezuela boat strikes. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Chad's NFL picks. Government shutdown day 3. Latest poll shows a growing distrust in media. Updates from UK mass stabbing. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research.

No progress in ending the government shutdown. First deployment of National Guard to Memphis expected in next two weeks. U.K. synagogue car and stabbing attack leaves at least 2 dead on Yom Kippur. Local food banks brace for more demand amid government shutdown. Israel blocks main road to Gaza City, gives residents last chance to leave. Democrats are turning up the heat on Mike Johnson over a delay in the Epstein files vote. Elon Musk urges Netflix boycott over transgender-themed kids' show.

Congress fails to prevent a government shutdown. Hegseth uses rare meeting of generals to announce new military standards. Hamas under pressure as Trump issues deadline on Gaza peace plan. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. ICE arrests criminal alien serving as Des Moines Public Schools superintendent.

Trump secures Netanyahu's agreement to Gaza deal but Hamas support in question. Government could shut down at midnight. AI actress Tilly Norwood has Hollywood in an uproar. Trump, Hegseth to headline a highly unusual gathering of top military officials. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about the meeting called by Pete Hegseth and the proposed Gaza peace deal. Portland national guard. Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl halftime show.

2 more bodies found after Michigan church shooting led to devastating fire. Oregon sues to block Trump from deploying state’s National Guard in Portland. Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship. Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas shows due to health issues. Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race as Mamdani gains ground. NFL scores.

Comey indicted for alleged false statement, obstruction of justice. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. The rise of AI music. Chad's NFL picks. Hegseth orders hundreds of senior military officers to Virginia for highly unusual meeting. TikTok to continue to operate in the US. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks latest GDP numbers. UEFA heading to a vote next week on booting Israel from European soccer.

Why everyone thinks the Rapture is happening. Republicans push legislation to eliminate government shutdowns. Trump’s new Ukraine stance is meant to pressure Putin, officials say. Dallas ICE shooting fuels political blame game. Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after 27 were killed in floods. Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal on Thursday.

Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to late-night television from suspension. Secret Service says it dismantled extensive telecom threat in NYC area. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 2 detainees killed at Dallas ICE facility, 1 shooter found dead. Ryan Routh found guilty on all charges in Trump assassination attempt trial.

Jimmy Kimmel's show is returning to ABC on Tuesday, but not all stations will air it. Trump to address world leaders at United Nations today. Mike Lyons, military analyst, with the latest news from the Middle East. Trump makes unproven claims linking autism to Tylenol use by pregnant women. Report alleges Trump border czar Tom Homan accepted bag of $50K in FBI sting.

Charlie Kirk Arizona memorial draws record 90,000 people. Disruption continues at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports after cyber-attack. Trump administration set to tie Tylenol to autism risk. Trump calls on Attorney General Bondi to use power of the Justice Department more aggressively. NFL scores. U.S. will complete TikTok deal ‘in coming days’ and control its algorithm. The cost of the American Dream. Fat Bear Week.