
The Chad Benson Show
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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/
Episodes(40 episodes)
Rory McIlroy Wins Masters, First to Repeat Since Tiger Woods
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.
Published: Apr 14, 2026Duration: 1h 50m 0s
Artemis II to Splashdown this Evening
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.
Published: Apr 11, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 58s
Trump Warns Strikes Will Resume if Iran Doesn't Agree to His Peace Terms
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.
Published: Apr 10, 2026Duration: 1h 50m 0s
Artemis II Swings Back Around After Completing Record-Setting Moon Flyby
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.
Published: Apr 9, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 58s
Michigan Wins NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
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’.
Published: Apr 8, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 53s
Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire as Trump Sets Deadline for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
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.
Published: Apr 7, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 57s
Iran Claims Photos Show Downed US Fighter Jet
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.
Published: Apr 4, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 59s
Artemis II Launches into Space
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.
Published: Apr 3, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 48s
Trump Says Iran's President Asked for Ceasefire, But U.S. Wants Hormuz Strait Open First
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.
Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 57s
Lindsey Graham Seen Holding Disney Bubble Wand During Theme Park Visit Amid Shutdown
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.
Published: Apr 1, 2026Duration: 1h 50m 8s
NASA to Launch Artemis II Crew on Flight Around the Moon This Week
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.
Published: Mar 31, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 58s
Trump Extends Deadline for Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz by 10 Days
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.
Published: Mar 27, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 59s
Meta Found Negligent in Social Media Addiction Trial
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."
Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 51s
Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Election, While Trying to Ban the Practice
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.
Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 58s
LaGuardia Reopens After the Crash that Killed 2 and Hurt Dozens
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.
Published: Mar 25, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 59s
Fire Truck Collides with Plane at LaGuardia, Shutting Down the Airport
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.
Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 55s
The World Happiest Index
The World Happiest Index. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the headlines of the week. NCAA Tournament first round scores. How GLP-1 drugs are changing shopping. Chuck Norris dead at 86.
Published: Mar 20, 2026Duration: 1h 50m 0s
US Central Bank Predicts Inflation Rise from Iran War as Oil Prices Surge Again
US central bank predicts inflation rise from Iran war as oil prices surge again. Trump’s former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent blames Israel for war with Iran and claims Tehran was not on verge of having nukes. Humanoid robot loses its mind in California restaurant, breaks dishes and dances. Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral music videos. March Madness could cost employers more than $12 billion in lost productivity. How musicians are making money. Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war.
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 59s
Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war. TSA officers face financial hardship, long airport lines amid DHS shutdown. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Candidate proposes new tax for OnlyFans creators in Florida. Allegations emerge against César Chávez, marches and events canceled. AI not taking trade jobs. Meteor over Ohio causes large boom heard as far away as Pennsylvania.
Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 1h 50m 1s
Gas Prices Rising After Release of Oil Reserves
Gas prices rising after release of oil reserves. Oscar winners. High risk for severe weather to erupt in the eastern US. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Elusive street artist Banksy’s identity finally revealed. People preferring to not have kids.
Published: Mar 16, 2026Duration: 1h 50m 3s