The Chad Benson Show, where sharp wit meets insightful commentary, and no topic is off-limits. Hosted by the ever-charming Chad Benson, this show is your one-stop shop for an electrifying mix of hard-hitting news, laugh-out-loud moments, and everything in between. For more information, visit radioamerica.com/chad-benson-show/
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Israeli Cabinet Approves ‘Outline’ of Deal to Release All Remaining Hostages Held by Hamas
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1:50:04Israeli 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 A…
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Hamas Accepts Trump Peace Plan Ending 2 Years of War in Gaza, Returning Hostages
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1:50:02Hamas 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’.By Radio America
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Trump Administration Threatens No Back Pay for Federal Workers in Shutdown
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1:49:58Trump 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 o…
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Israel Marks Two Years Since October 7th Attack
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1:49:58By Radio America
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Potential Hurdles Litter Road as Israel and Hamas Head to Gaza Peace Talks
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1:49:58By Radio America
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Trump Admin Tells Congress U.S. in "Armed Conflict" with Venezuelan Drug Cartels
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1:50:02Trump 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 Ke…
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No Progress in Ending the Government Shutdown
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1:50:00No 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 a…
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Congress Fails to Prevent a Government Shutdown
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1:50:03Congress 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.By Radio America
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Trump Secures Netanyahu's Agreement to Gaza Deal but Hamas Support in Question
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1:49:59Trump 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…
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2 More Bodies Found After Michigan Church Shooting Led to Devastating Fire
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1:50:062 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 grou…
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Comey Indicted for Alleged False Statement, Obstruction of Justice
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1:49:58Comey 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 h…
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Why Everyone Thinks the Rapture Is Happening
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1:50:00Why 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 d…
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Jimmy Kimmel Defends Free Speech as He Returns to Late-Night Television from Suspension
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1:50:01Jimmy 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.…
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Jimmy Kimmel Returning to ABC on Tuesday, But Not All Stations Will Air
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1:50:00Jimmy 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…
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Charlie Kirk Arizona Memorial Draws Record 90,000 People
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1:49:57Charlie 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 day…
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After Kimmel Suspension, Trump Sets Sights on Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers
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1:50:01After Kimmel suspension, Trump sets sights on Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Texas man accused of threatening NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Chad's NFL picks. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the Fed rate cut. FCC investigating Ticketmaster.By Radio America
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ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Show Indefinitely Over Remarks About Charlie Kirk’s Death
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1:49:59ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death. Fed announces first rate cut in nine months, signals more reductions to come. Lawmakers blast Kash Patel over Epstein files transparency. Gaza hit by telecoms blackout as Israeli tanks and infantry advance. Donald Trump joins royals for state banquet a…
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Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged with Aggravated Murder, Could Face Death Penalty
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1:50:05Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty. Kash Patel defends record as FBI director and handling of Kirk case in tense hearing. Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 3 killed in US strike on 2nd alleged Venezuelan drug boat.By Radio America
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Looking For What Motivated the Killing of Charlie Kirk
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1:49:59Looking for what motivated the killing of Charlie Kirk. Looksmaxxing and Transmaxxing. Trump signs order to send National Guard to Memphis for crime crackdown. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the latest in the Russia/Ukraine war. Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89.…
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Trump Says He’ll Send National Guard to Memphis to Address Crime Concerns
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1:49:59Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns. Emmy Awards. IDF targets high-rise buildings as Gaza City offensive ramps up. US lawmakers introduce 'thought police' bill to strip citizens of passports over Israel criticism. Kash Patel criticized for his actions and posts during Charlie Kirk shooting investigation. NFL sc…
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination in Custody
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1:49:45Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination in custody. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital Management, talks stagflation. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Research, reflects on a draining week. Economic concerns and the rise of poverty. The impact of sports on national unity.By Radio America
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Charlie Kirk Shot and Killed at Utah Event, Manhunt for Shooter Still Ongoing
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1:50:02Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event, manhunt for shooter still ongoing. 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Urban Word of the Day. Hellfire missile bounces off mysterious orb in stunning UAP footage shown to Congress.By Radio America
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Israel Targets Hamas Leadership in Qatar Strike
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1:50:06Israel targets Hamas leadership in Qatar strike. ICE protests in Chicago. Trump reportedly weighing military strikes in Venezuela. FBI, DOT launch probes into killing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on NC train. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Trump says signature on birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein is not his. Gen Z gender divide in politics. Pay ga…
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Trying to Make Sense of the North Carolina Train Murder
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1:49:43Trying to make sense of the North Carolina train murder. Pig kidney transplants and the ethics of selling organs. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks the latest from the Russia/Ukraine conflict, U.S. military action in Venezuela, and Israel's next move in Gaza. Jeffrey Epstein's 50th "Birthday Book." 3I Atlas and UAPs. Couple celebrates first baby gi…
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Trump Walks Back Chicago 'War' Threat, but Vows to 'Clean Up' Cities
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1:49:59Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities. Woman killed in stabbing attack on commuter train. After issuing 'last warning' to Hamas, Trump eyes Gaza deal 'soon'. Russia launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine. NFL scores. Where the Epstein files release effort stands as victims push for information from Trump, Congr…
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Latest jobs report. RFK Jr and top Dem clash during heated Senate hearing. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's NFL picks. Trump’s DOJ considering banning trans people from buying guns. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks trade and China.By Radio America
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President Trump Claims Jeffrey Epstein Files Are a 'Democrat Hoax'
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1:49:58President Trump claims Jeffrey Epstein files are a 'Democrat hoax'. Florida surgeon general says state is moving to 'end all vaccine mandates'. Arrest of comedy writer over transgender posts sparks outcry in UK. Trump’s strike on cartel vessel off Venezuela sends warning to Maduro. Latest jobs numbers.…
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Trump to Move Space Command Headquarters to Alabama from Colorado
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1:50:02Trump to move Space Command headquarters to Alabama from Colorado. Republicans push for release of Epstein files as survivors speak on Capitol Hill. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Trump says he will deploy National Guard to Chicago but doesn't say when. Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela. McDonald’s is cutting price…
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India, Russia Vow to Deepen Trade Ties, Defying Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Oil
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1:50:00India, Russia vow to deepen trade ties, defying Trump’s tariff threats over oil. Trump dispels health rumors, hits golf course. Chicago braces for ICE raids and possible troop deployment. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the meeting between India, China and Russia. Congress to tackle Epstein files controversy as it returns from recess. Afg…
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Minneapolis Shooting Being Investigated as a Hate Crime
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1:50:04Minneapolis shooting being investigated as a hate crime. CDC crisis triggered by upcoming vaccine meeting, leading to director’s firing and resignations. Air Force grants full military honors to Ashli Babbitt after military leadership under Biden denied request. Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. What n…
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MN School Shooting Being Politicized
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1:49:59MN school shooting being politicized. Trump admin. moving detainees out of "Alligator Alcatraz" after judge orders facility operations to wind down. A wave of active shooter hoaxes at universities brings panic and turmoil to the start of the school year. Consumer prices rise 2.7% annually in July, less than expected amid tariff worries. CDC directo…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Get Engaged
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1:49:59Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. Cracker Barrel says it will go back to old logo amid redesign controversy. Epstein survivors plan to hold a news conference on Sept. 3. California parents find grim ChatGPT logs after son's suicide. Man arrested over flag burning near White House after Trump's executive order. Trump’s 50% tariffs on India …
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Trump to Allow 600,000 Chinese Students Entry to US for College as Trade Talks with China Press On
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1:50:03Trump to allow 600,000 Chinese students entry to US for college as trade talks with China press on. Israeli strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital kills at least 20 people, including 5 journalists. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks Russia/Ukraine peace talks. Trump says he's removing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, citing his administration’s allegatio…
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President Trump Considers Deploying National Guard to Other Democratic-Led Cities
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1:49:59President Trump considers deploying National Guard to other Democratic-led cities. Kilmar Abrego Garcia reports to ICE detention center in Baltimore. Florida ordered to undo Alligator Alcatraz due to environmental risks. Some National Guard troops are now armed in Washington, DC.By Radio America
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Erik Menendez Denied Parole After Yearslong Fight for Release
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1:50:00Erik Menendez denied parole after yearslong fight for release. California now to decide on redistricting. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Over 100K Americans rush to join Trump's massive ICE hiring spree nationwide. John Bolton's home raided by federal agents. Gen Z cell phone addiction. Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy institute for Public…
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Texas House Passes GOP Redistricting Plan After Weeks-Long Standoff
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1:50:00Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff. Hurricane Erin unleashing dangerous surf, rip currents along 2,000 miles of East Coast. Bed Bath and Beyond says 'no' to California, pulls zero punches outlining economic 'reality'. Russia says talks on Ukraine security guarantees must include Moscow. The Menendez brothers will ha…
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Hurricane Erin Threat Prompts Evacuations in North Carolina
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1:49:59Hurricane Erin threat prompts evacuations in North Carolina. Trump floats air support for Ukraine as part of security guarantees. Oklahoma rolls out a test for teacher applicants from California and New York. Trump escalates attacks against Smithsonian museums, says there’s too much focus on ‘how bad slavery was’.…
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Texas Democrats Return to State as GOP Presses on with Redistricting
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1:50:00Texas Democrats return to state as GOP presses on with redistricting. Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks but expected to stay offshore. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the meeting between Trump and Putin. Trump vows to end ‘corrupt’ mail-in ballot system, voting machines. Newsmax settles Dominion election de…
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Mixed Reactions to Trump/Putin Summit
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1:49:59Mixed reactions to Trump/Putin summit. Air Canada suspends restart plans after union defies return to work order. Ex FBI Director James Comey makes bizarre confession about Taylor Swift and President Trump in rambling video. Weekend movie box office numbers. Ukraine won’t give up land that Russia doesn’t already occupy, Zelensky says after Putin’s …
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Donald Trump Departs for Alaska to Meet Vladimir Putin to Discuss War in Ukraine
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1:49:56Donald Trump departs for Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin to discuss war in Ukraine. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy from the Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research.…
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Democrats Who Fled Texas to Block the GOP's Redistricting Effort Plot Their Exit Strategy
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1:49:57Democrats who fled Texas to block the GOP's redistricting effort plot their exit strategy. Trump says his administration looking at reclassifying marijuana. Trump names Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he'll host the awards show. Texas redistricting fight. Tropical Storm Erin expected to become a major hurricane. The rise of Dem…
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Conflicting DC crime statistics. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Documents released on Uvalde massacre show police chief did not follow training on active shooters. Suspect in shooting at North Austin Target had extensive criminal history. The cost of rushing a sorority.By Radio America
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Trump Announces Federal Takeover of DC Police and Mobilization of National Guard
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1:49:59Trump announces federal takeover of DC police and mobilization of National Guard. Trump says he'll know if Putin wants peace deal with Ukraine soon into their Alaska meeting. Vance calls out Democrats over Epstein files, reignites push for transparency. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about the upcoming summit with Trump and Putin over Ukraine.…
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Putin and Trump Will Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ending Russia's War Against Ukraine
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1:49:56Putin and Trump will meet in Alaska to discuss ending Russia's war against Ukraine. Coding and AI. MLB welcomes its first female umpire. Trump considers deploying National Guard troops to DC to fight crime. AOL will stop offering dial-up internet service after more than 30 years in business.By Radio America
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Trump Presents Data with Economist Stephen Moore, Days After BLS Chief Fired
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1:49:59Trump presents data with economist Stephen Moore, days after BLS chief fired. Texas Democrats face deadline to return or face GOP expulsion lawsuit. Israel’s security cabinet approves a plan to take over Gaza City. Trump threatens to have the Federal government take over DC. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the economy. Jim Kennedy of the Kenne…
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South Park Continues to Mock the Trump Administration
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1:50:01South Park continues to mock the Trump administration. United Airlines sees massive delays with hundreds of U.S. flights grounded by technical issue. Trump to meet with Putin. Israel weighing its options in Gaza. Texas Republicans vote to arrest Democrats stalling redistricting vote.By Radio America
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Coast Guard Says Titan Submersible Deaths Were Preventable and Faults Company's CEO
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1:49:59Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting. Coast Guard says Titan submersible deaths were preventable and faults company's CEO. 80th anniversary of US atomic bombing of Hiroshima. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Americans feeling inflation at the grocery store. Mamdani polls higher than all NYC m…
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Texas House Issues Arrest Warrants for Democrats Who Left State to Block Congressional Redistricting
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1:49:51Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting. The costs of Trump's tariffs are starting to add up for Americans. NASA to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. The Mamdani effect: how his primary win is inspiring young progressives to run for office. TSA to add dedicated family lane at secur…
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President Trump Continues His Claims that Job Numbers Were Manipulated
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1:50:03President Trump continues his claims that job numbers were manipulated. Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump. What jobs will AI replace? Loni Anderson, star of "WKRP in Cincinnati" dies at 79. Tariffs making the price of consumer goods rise. Sydney Sweeney’s Republican voter registration revealed amid jeans ad …
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Trump Unleashes Sweeping New Tariffs in a Blow to Global Trade
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1:49:57Trump unleashes sweeping new tariffs in a blow to global trade. Jobs not threatened by AI. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. How Trump's poll numbers on immigration have shifted as he has enacted his agenda. NTSB to wrap up final day of public hearings into deadly midair crash near DCA. Kerr County, Texas, lead emergency management official says he was asl…
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