The Chad Benson Show
Radio America
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...
Location:
Washington , DC
Networks:
Radio America
Description:
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 https://heliosmedia.us/chad-benson-show/
Twitter:
@chadbensonshow
Language:
English
Contact:
844-344-2423
Website:
http://chadbensonshow.com/
Episodes
Artemis II Astronauts Hold Post Mission Press Conference
4/17/2026
Artemis II astronauts hold post mission press conference. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. Spirit Airlines might liquidate as surging jet fuel costs threaten bankruptcy exit. World Cup update.
Duration:01:49:57
Pope Says ‘World Is Being Ravaged by a Handful of Tyrants’ Amid Feud with Trump’s White House
4/16/2026
Pope says ‘world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants’ amid feud with Trump’s White House. Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues. White House under pressure after 10 scientists vanish or die in mystery cases. The psychology of indoctrination. World Cup news. More young men are attending religious services regularly.
Duration:01:49:57
Iran Pushes War Narrative on Social Media with AI-Generated LEGO Videos Trolling Trump
4/15/2026
Iran pushes war narrative on social media with AI Lego videos trolling Trump. Camp Mystic owners back in courtroom for more flooding testimony. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Needing to rethink kids education. World Cup news. Swalwell, Gonzales resignations prompt bipartisan push to purge House members accused of misconduct.
Duration:01:49:57
Trump Explains His Reason for Posting Much-Criticized Meme
4/14/2026
Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives update on the middle east conflicts. Chad Benson presents "Couchtella". The effect of the declining US birthrate. Atlanta Scream Club helps participants blow off some steam. The Sunday Scaries. Colombia to euthanize dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Duration:01:49:56
Rory McIlroy Wins Masters, First to Repeat Since Tiger Woods
4/13/2026
Rory McIlroy wins Masters, first to repeat since Tiger Woods. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Artemis II returns safely to earth. Trump posts image of himself as Jesus after attacking Pope Leo. Trucking fleets shed old identities in scheme to evade federal enforcement. Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations.
Duration:01:50:00
Artemis II to Splashdown this Evening
4/10/2026
Artemis II to splashdown this evening. Pakistan in spotlight as US, Iran set for direct talks to end conflict. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, breaks down the week's top headlines. Scientists research the blood of a Wisconsin man bitten by snakes hundreds of times. The price of attending Cochella.
Duration:01:49:58
Trump Warns Strikes Will Resume if Iran Doesn't Agree to His Peace Terms
4/9/2026
Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn't agree to his peace terms. LA residents outraged as Olympic presale tickets soar to exorbitant prices. Anthropic says newest AI model is too powerful to release to public. Artemis prepares for Friday splashdown. World Cup news.
Duration:01:50:00
Artemis II Swings Back Around After Completing Record-Setting Moon Flyby
4/8/2026
Trump, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire, plan to open Strait of Hormuz. Artemis II swings back around after completing record-setting moon flyby. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the effect of the cease fire on oil prices. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday.
Duration:01:49:58
Michigan Wins NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
4/7/2026
Michigan wins NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Artemis II takes crew the farthest from Earth. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about Trump and Iran. Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK. Trump threatens ‘whole civilization’ of Iran ‘will die tonight,’ drastically escalating war. CBS will hand Colbert’s late-night time slot to ‘Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen’.
Duration:01:49:53
Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire as Trump Sets Deadline for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
4/6/2026
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire as Trump sets deadline for reopening Strait of Hormuz. US rescues service member in Iran as strikes continue. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. Politics and religion.
Duration:01:49:57
Iran Claims Photos Show Downed US Fighter Jet
4/3/2026
Iran claims photos show downed US fighter jet. Trump requests record-breaking budget of $1.5 trillion for Pentagon. Artemis II on its way to the moon. Trump fires US attorney general Pam Bondi. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about oil price fluctuations. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Research, breaks down this week's headlines.
Duration:01:49:59
Artemis II Launches into Space
4/2/2026
Artemis II launches into space. Pam Bondi fired as attorney general. Trump attends SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing. Trump gives address on Iran war. Former congressman claims he was briefed on secret human/alien hybrid breeding programs.
Duration:01:49:48
Trump Says Iran's President Asked for Ceasefire, But U.S. Wants Hormuz Strait Open First
4/1/2026
Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first. Trump to address the nation about the Iran war. Supreme Court hears arguments in birthright citizenship case. Artemis II launching tonight for a trip around the moon. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, discusses market trends. History of April Fools Day. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday.
Duration:01:49:57
Lindsey Graham Seen Holding Disney Bubble Wand During Theme Park Visit Amid Shutdown
3/31/2026
Lindsey Graham seen holding Disney bubble wand during theme park visit amid shutdown. The Iran war is triggering a global fertilizer shortage that could impact food prices everywhere. NASA begins the countdown for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years. Disney adults. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the latest on the Iran war. Gas now averaging $4.00/gallon.
Duration:01:50:08
NASA to Launch Artemis II Crew on Flight Around the Moon This Week
3/30/2026
NASA to launch Artemis II crew on flight around the moon this week. Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's energy facilities if deal not reached 'shortly'. Supreme Court prepares to review Trump executive order on birthright citizenship. Midterm Mondays with Jim Kennedy.
Duration:01:49:58
Trump Extends Deadline for Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz by 10 Days
3/27/2026
Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days. Friday Sound Salad. Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark lawsuit on social media safety. Organized religion being weaponized. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. Trump receives inaugural 'America First award' from Republican Party. Transgender women athletes banned from female events at Olympics by IOC.
Duration:01:49:59
Meta Found Negligent in Social Media Addiction Trial
3/26/2026
Meta found negligent in social media addiction trial. Uncertainty about what's going on in the Middle East. Law professor Mechele Dickerson talks about her new book The Middle-Class New Deal. Wait times at airports getting worse as TSA workers quit in droves. The rise of "Nothing Maxing."
Duration:01:49:51
Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Election, While Trying to Ban the Practice
3/25/2026
Trump votes by mail in Florida election, while trying to ban the practice. Mail in ballots and voter fraud. Trump admin pitches 15-point Iran peace proposal as Pakistan offers to hold talks. Jury finds Meta's platforms are harmful to children in 1st wave of social media addiction lawsuits. MLB opening day with new challenge rules. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday.
Duration:01:49:58
LaGuardia Reopens After the Crash that Killed 2 and Hurt Dozens
3/24/2026
LaGuardia reopens after the crash that killed 2 and hurt dozens. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks the latest from Iran. Quadruple amputee pro cornhole player charged with murder in Maryland shooting. Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere. Jury begins deliberations in lawsuit New Mexico brought against Meta. Movie prop auction. ICE agents deployed to airports as TSA wait times grow.
Duration:01:49:59
Fire Truck Collides with Plane at LaGuardia, Shutting Down the Airport
3/23/2026
Fire truck collides with plane at LaGurdia, shutting down the airport. Rio mayor bans Chappell Roan from music event following ‘aggressive’ incident with Jude Law’s 11-year-old daughter. Midterm Mondays w/Jim Kennedy. Massachusetts loses billions after millionaire tax. Trump delays strikes on Iranian power plants after ‘very good’ talks on ending war.
Duration:01:49:55