Best Snarky Democrat Podcasts (2025)

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Superman And The Swamp 1:09:37

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19h ago1:09:37

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Ben shares his thoughts on James Gunn's Superman and explains why the latest installment falls short of the character's inspirational nature. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joins to discuss how Congress is working to advance President Trump's agenda, and how Republicans should campaign in the midterms to maintain and expand their majority. The Sen…

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Epstein Fallout & Third-Party Fantasy 1:10:07

8d ago1:10:07

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Ben provides his thoughts on the unanswered questions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files and America's trust in institutions. FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson joins to discuss the fallout from the Department of Justice's Epstein findings, tariffs, and the possibility of Elon Musk starting a third political party. Then, Hugh Hewitt, FOX New…

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Sports, Hollywood, And Independence Day 1:05:05

15d ago1:05:05

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Ben kicks off this 4th of July edition of the Big Ben Show by discussing UPenn's ban on trans athletes and the latest developments with President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'. Sage Steele, Host of The Sage Steele Show, discusses the changing landscape of sports media, football, and Caitlin Clark. Then, author and playwright David Mamet shares his …

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President Trump Pulls The Trigger On Iran 52:51

22d ago52:51

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Ben examines President Trump's decision to pull the trigger on Iran's nuclear program and discusses the results of the NYC mayoral primary. Senior Director of FDD's Iran Program Behnam Ben Taleblu provides his analysis of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Then, FOX News Senior National Correspondent Aishah Hasnie joins to talk Pacers, par…

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Will President Trump Go To War With Iran? 1:21:01

29d ago1:21:01

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Ben discusses this weekend's 'No Kings' protests and unpacks the left's resistance to the future and AI. FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson joins to discuss the latest developments out of the Israel-Iran conflict. Former Speaker of the House and FOX News Contributor Newt Gingrich unpacks President Trump's historic reelection as detailed in his …

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Democrats Whine About ICE As California Burns 58:15

1M ago58:15

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Ben unpacks how the Democrats' poor politics and leadership led to the chaos that's unfolding in California. He's later joined by FOX News National Correspondent Matt Finn to share his reporting on the riots in Los Angeles. Then, Founder of Pirate Wires Mike Solana joins to discuss the tensions between the tech industry and the populist right when …

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Men Won't Stop Bullying Women In Sports 1:04:19

1M ago1:04:19

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Ben is joined by former U.S. national gymnast and founder of XX-XY Athletics Jennifer Sey to discuss the continued controversy surrounding transgender athletes in women's sports. He's then joined by FOX News National Correspondent Griff Jenkins to unpack the status of President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in the Senate, and Elon Musk's reaction t…

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Democrats Have A Toxic Anti-Male Problem 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Ben discusses how the Democrats' denunciation of masculinity is hurting them with voters. Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of Next Up with Mark Halperin unpacks the dangers of media groupthink and shares what he thinks the media is getting wrong in the political sphere today. Then, FOX News Senior National Correspondent Aishah Hasnie…

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Team Biden Gaslit America 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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Ben unpacks the Biden administration's efforts to hide the truth about President Biden's cognitive decline from the American public. He's joined by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to discuss the state of President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill', as well as his thoughts on his primary race in the 2026 election cycle. He's then joined by FOX News Senior Wh…

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How Covid Gaslit America 1:07:00

2M ago1:07:00

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Ben breaks down the decline in faith in institutions, in the country, and in one another, particularly among young, Democrat voters. He's then joined by Cygnal Pollster John Rogers to discuss the rise in friendship fall-outs after the 2024 election. Author David Zweig joins to discuss the poor decisions made by American schools during the Covid pan…

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President Trump's Disruptive Diplomacy 1:07:43

2M ago1:07:43

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Ben refreshes his podcast with a new objective and eyes on the future! This week he weighs in on President Trump's proposed Hollywood tariffs and explains how it could revitalize America's film industry. Then, FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson discusses his recent trip to Estonia and previews the President's upcoming Saudi Arabia visit. Later,…

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Commanders Stadium Deal Exposes DC Political Fault Lines 12:57

3M ago12:57

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When Ben interviewed President Trump in the Oval Office in February he asked if there was ever going to be a way to get the Washington Commanders back in D.C.? This week, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an agreement with the team, bringing the franchise back to the nation's capital. The move to the site of the old RFK stadium is not without contro…

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The Warring Factions In The Department Of Defense 10:41

3M ago10:41

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It's been a difficult week for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after new reports alleged that he shared sensitive information on another Signal chat. But is the chaos in the Pentagon a result of different warring factions within the Department of Defense? Ben unpacks the different motivations behind the attacks against Secretary Hegseth and explains…

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Elon Musk Remains A Wild Card In American Politics 11:21

3M ago11:21

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One of the most talked about faces in politics today isn't a politician, but instead, tech billionaire Elon Musk. Musk's loud approach to changing policy and elections has come with somewhat of a cost, forcing Republicans to reevaluate their relationship with the controversial yet influential figure. In the world of politics, money talks. But when …

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The Aftershocks Of ‘Liberation Day’ 14:22

3M ago14:22

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A week after Liberation Day, the global market has felt the aftershock of President Trump's tariffs. As Americans witness massive changes here at home, the White House says conversations with foreign leaders are also in the works that could reshape our trade partnerships and our economy. How will President Trump's second administration usher in a n…

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The Group Chat Leak Heard Round The World 13:14

4M ago13:14

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The accidental leak of a National Security Signal chat to The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg has ignited fierce debate and conversation in Washington. While Goldberg is known for his long-standing opposition to President Trump, there is a real question of just how such pertinent information got into the wrong hands. Ben breaks down why it was so surpr…

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A Democratic Leadership Crisis Unfolds 14:10

4M ago14:10

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Last week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer surprised Democrats by defending the vote to avoid a government shutdown. Now, he is receiving major pushback from his party and is even canceling his book tour on Antisemitism. Does Senator Schumer's weakened grip on leadership signal a shift toward younger, more radical Democrats, setting the stage …

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The Looming Government Shutdown 13:41

4M ago13:41

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With a looming government shutdown, Ben ponders how it could prove the validity of DOGE cuts. He notes that only 'essential' employees continue to work during a government shutdown while the rest are furloughed, and whether people will notice the shift in productivity, if there is any. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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A Speech Only One Man Could Have Delivered 14:18

4M ago14:18

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Ben reacts to President Trump's first address to the joint session of Congress, since his return to the White House. While he notes that the Democrats are currently without a real leader and lacking a cohesive response to the President's address, there is still a real question of whether the Republicans are indeed overstepping their mandate. Learn …

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The Press Zeroes In On Elon Musk 11:28

5M ago11:28

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Ben comments on how the press and Democrats have zeroed in on Elon Musk’s actions at DOGE as a proxy to attack President Donald Trump. But will Democrats' attacks on Elon backfire, as some polls show a majority of Americans believe there is widespread waste, fraud and abuse in government? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a…

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A Month Of Shock and Awe 12:38

5M ago12:38

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Almost a full month into the second Trump administration, the pace has shocked the political world. Ben breaks down the firings and upcoming legislative agenda, from the flurry of executive orders to the Elon Musk-fueled disruption of government bureaucracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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What Is Going On With USAID? 16:49

5M ago16:49

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Ben analyzes the complexities of the USAID and how President Trump's plans for the agency will impact American interests abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Fox News Podcasts

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Where Will The Media Go After The Second Trump Administration? 15:40

6M ago15:40

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As media layoffs and organizational pivots begin following President Trump's return to the White House, Ben delivers a monologue going into detail on how this happened, and how it may shape the industry going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Fox News Podcasts

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A New Era In The Nation's Capitol 16:15

6M ago16:15

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Days into the second Trump Administration and the President is hitting the ground running. Ben gives his thoughts on a memorable inaugural weekend, highlighting the remarkable odds President Trump overcame to return to the Oval Office. He also looks ahead to the 2026 midterms, forecasting what the slim Republican majority will be able to accomplish…

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Fireworks On Capitol Hill To Confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet 16:16

6M ago16:16

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Ben breaks down the confirmation hearing of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, and how he was able to survive major blows from the Democrats and the media. Plus, he argues how Pete's fight for survival helped other nominees and could be the determining factor in President-elect Trump getting his entire cabinet confirmed. Ben also shares why…

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House Oversight Chairman James Comer: All The President's Money 32:12

6M ago32:12

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In his new book, All the President's Money: Investigating the Secret Foreign Schemes That Made the Biden Family Rich, House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) details the work that his committee has done to show how the Biden family profited off of their political power at the expense of the American taxpayer. Plus, Chairman Comer previews some …

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2024: The Best And Worst of Movies & Television 1:17:21

7M ago1:17:21

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As we ring in the New Year, Life Editor of The Spectator World, Ross Andersen weighs in on the most popular movies and television series from 2024. While noting some of the biggest hits of the year were Twisters and Shogun, they analyze why highly anticipated sequels such as Joker 2 and Moana 2 didn't quite hit the mark. Plus, they discuss their al…

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Eight Days in July That Changed Everything 24:17

7M ago24:17

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On this encore episode, Ben recalls one of the most monumental weeks in American political history in mid-July. It was a week that included former President Trump narrowly surviving an assassination attempt, accepting a Presidential nomination, and selecting a Vice-Presidential nominee all within around 52 hours. Plus, the wagons were circling Pres…

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Will Congress Avert A Government Shutdown? 16:27

7M ago16:27

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Ben argues why Congress' worst decisions are made when they're on tight deadlines to keep the government funded. With multiple Republican members of Congress leaving to serve in the Trump administration, Speaker Mike Johnson will now have to manage an even narrower majority. In the long term, that involves passing President-elect Trump's agenda, bu…

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Daniel Penny Is Free For This One Reason 32:56

7M ago32:56

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After months of controversy striking at the heart of New York City's crime crisis, Marine Veteran Daniel Penny had his manslaughter charge dismissed and was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide for the death of Jordan Neely. Nick Ohnell Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Rafael Mangual, has written extensively about urban crime and jai…

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David Harsanyi: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists 38:28

8M ago38:28

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Author David Harsanyi discusses his new book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists. David and Ben make their way from numerous examples, from COVID-19 to the coverup of President Biden's health, his eventual pardon of his son Hunter, and the Russian collusion hoax, to show that despite the constant mainstrea…

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Revisiting Ben's Thanksgiving Message 10:40

8M ago10:40

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On this Thanksgiving eve, Ben revisits a conversation where he draws on the history of Thanksgiving, from the Pilgrims on the Mayflower to President George Washington's creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, to explain why despite America's modern struggles, we still have a lot to be thankful for in our unique American experiment. Learn mo…

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President-elect Trump's Strategic Plan 14:28

8M ago14:28

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As President-elect Trump rolls out his cabinet, receiving both criticism and praise, Ben notes how the idea that the President-elect is simply picking who he sees on TV and who has been loyal is a flawed argument. Ben examines what cabinet picks really mean for the 2nd Trump Administration and reflects on President Biden's nominations. Learn more a…

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President-Elect Trump's Cabinet Takes Shape 20:46

8M ago20:46

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President-elect Trump's cabinet is forming at a much faster pace in comparison to his first administration. Ben notes how the first time around, there were members with solid resumes, but were in stark opposition to the President's agenda. Plus, Ben reacts to the President-elect's pick of FOX & Friends Weekend Co-Host and Veterans Advocate Pete Heg…

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How President-Elect Trump Pulled Off The Most Miraculous Of Comebacks 21:27

8M ago21:27

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Almost, four years ago, President Trump's political career looked dead in the water. Now he is the first President since Grover Cleveland to return to the White House after losing his reelection bid. Ben pontificates on how President Trump pulled it off, and how despite some of the nervousness among Republicans during the last week of the campaign …

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Election Day Expectations & What The Rest Of The World Thinks 37:35

9M ago37:35

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Do some across the world think former President Trump returning to the White House would be better for the global order than Vice President Harris? Deputy Editor of The Spectator, Freddy Gray notes that behind closed doors and across Europe, diplomats are recognizing a new world order reality that might be served better by the strength of President…

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Does Former President Trump Have The Edge? 12:22

9M ago12:22

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While it has become apparent that former President Donald Trump has the momentum in the race for the White House, it's unclear how it will all play out on election night. As the candidates make their closing arguments, Ben notes what insiders and experts are seeing. While internal polls show the Republicans primed to take the Senate, House, and the…

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Was Legalizing Sports Gambling A Mistake? 52:59

9M ago52:59

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As sports gambling has become widely legalized across the country and more accepted into the mainstream culture, fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing writer at The Atlantic, Charles Fain Lehman weighs in on why this social change may have more negative effects than positive. Lehman shares some alarming economic and social findings in …

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Two Weeks Until Election Day, Where Do We Stand? 30:08

9M ago30:08

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With two weeks left in the race for the White House, the candidates are making their closing arguments. Ben shares his conversation with Co-Host of The Fifth Column podcast, Kmele Foster on how the dynamics of the presidential race have changed in the month of October. Plus, they analyze media blitz strategies and what voting groups both sides will…

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The Presidential Candidates In The Final Stretch 33:27

9M ago33:27

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With under two weeks to go until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are trying different media blitz strategies to win over the last small sliver of Independent voters. Vice President Harris had a combative interview with FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier and decided not to attend the Al Smith dinn…

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Are Vice President Harris’ Closing Arguments Aligned With An Extreme Marxist Author? 19:57

9M ago19:57

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As Vice President Harris continues a media blitz that will include an interview tonight on Special Report with FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, Ben notes how extreme her closing arguments are in the race for the White House. Highlighting how her responses to race relations and the Israel-Hamas war are disturbingly aligned with extremist …

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Don’t Underestimate The Suburban Women Vote 26:11

9M ago26:11

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With both theTrump-Vance and Harris-Walz tickets trying to convince voters that they’re best fit to lead the country, what are both campaigns missing to seal the deal? Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) discusses the often forgotten but monumental impact of the suburban women vote and how the Trump-Vance campaign can regain that demographic. Plus, Ben…

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Vice President Harris Struggles With Basic Campaign Questions 16:47

9M ago16:47

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As the media blitz by Vice President Kamala Harris continues, Ben notes that as she struggles with answering basic questions expected of any presidential candidate, the excitement of 'vibes' behind the Harris-Walz campaign has severely worn off. Despite the Vice President’s marginal lead nationally, Ben explains the uphill battle she faces in the e…

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Why Are Gen Z Men More Religious? 34:27

10M ago34:27

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A recent New York Times poll recently showed that for the first time in modern history, young men are now more likely to attend church regularly than women. Ben notes that anecdotally, younger men are more interested in getting married and having families than their female counterparts. For a conversation on this, and how these trends ripple throug…

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Senator Vance Up To The Task, Governor Walz Not Up To The Job 25:32

10M ago25:32

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As the post day spin heats up after the Vice-Presidential Debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Ben gives his analysis on the debate. He shares why Senator Vance was able to outperform expectations despite being singled out by moderators and the press. Plus, he notes that Governor Walz looked to be unprepared and out…

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Snarky Jay: Hollywood Has Forgotten The Fans 36:39

10M ago36:39

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As the election reaches a fever pitch, Ben takes a step back from the horse race coverage to have a conversation with Cosplayer, YouTuber, and CEO of Catwoman, 'Snarky Jay.' They discuss some of the latest movies, ComiCon 2024, and why Hollywood producers at Disney and Marvel so often forget their most loyal fans in hopes of creating an audience th…

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2024 Senate Election Preview 19:21

10M ago19:21

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As the presidential race tightens and reaches a fever pitch, Ben takes a step back to look at prominent Senate races. Ben notes that not only does the map favor Republicans, but with some exception the GOP learned their lesson from the 2022 election cycle and has moved to nominate more palpable candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…

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Tim Ryan: Exactly What VP Harris Must Do To Win The Midwest 31:11

10M ago31:11

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As former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a razor-thin race, the rust-belt states hold the keys to the White House for vote parties. Ben is joined by former Ohio Congressman and 2020 presidential candidate Tim Ryan to discuss what Vice President Harris needs to do to win those states. Plus, Ryan weighs in with …

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An Assassination Attempt & A Bizarre Media Response 20:36

10M ago20:36

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Former President Trump survived a second assassination attempt over the weekend. Just two months after the first attempt, Ben responds to this jarring display of violence against the former President and why Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas bears the brunt of responsibility. Plus, Ben notes how Vice President Harris, White House Press…

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Where The Race Stands After The Debate 27:52

10M ago27:52

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As fallout from the ABC Presidential Debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continues, Ben sits down with ‘Washington Examiner’ Chief Political Correspondent Byron York to break down where the race stands. Given the moderator bias, they weigh in on how the standard era of network-moderated presidential debates…