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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 33 MIN

Animal Shelter Slaughterhouse under El-Sayed plus Declassified Files Reignite Swalwell & Fang Fang

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In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show podcast Ben discusses controversy surrounding Abdul El-Sayed's record in Detroit, a report on Chinese exchange programs in American educational institutions, and newly declassified FBI documents concerning former Congressman Eric Swalwell and Chinese national Fang Fang. They examine claims about media scrutiny, foreign influence efforts, national security concerns, and the political implications of those developments. Questions are mounting around the record of Abdul El-Sayed during his time overseeing Detroit Animal Care and Control, while new reports and declassified documents are fueling broader debates about political accountability, foreign influence, and national security.This episode examines allegations surrounding euthanasia rates at Detroit’s animal control system during Abdul El-Sayed's tenure, concerns about media coverage of the issue, and what those questions could mean for voters evaluating his Senate campaign.The discussion then shifts to a report on Chinese government-backed educational exchange programs operating in U.S. schools and universities, with critics arguing those programs could be used to influence perceptions of China and expand the reach of the Chinese Communist Party. Topics Covered: Questions surrounding animal euthanasia rates under Abdul El-Sayed's leadership of Detroit's health department and animal control operations. Debate over media coverage of Abdul El-Sayed's record as he seeks higher office. A report identifying U.S. schools and universities participating in a Chinese government-backed exchange program. Concerns raised by critics about Chinese Communist Party influence in American education. Newly declassified FBI documents involving former Congressman Eric Swalwell and Fang Fang. Broader questions about foreign influence, election politics, and national security Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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