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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 34 MIN

Radicalism: Terror Plot in New York, Extreme Democrat Candidates, Nike Stock Plummets after Embracing Wokeness & Hasan Piker Islamist Threat

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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the FBI's arrest of a New York woman accused of supporting ISIS and planning an attack on the New York State Capitol, the financial and cultural fallout surrounding Nike's corporate activism, controversial statements and positions from Democratic Senate candidates James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed, and questions surrounding national security concerns related to commentator Hasan Piker and reports about his brother's work on sensitive aerospace and defense projects. An alleged ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting the New York State Capitol has renewed concerns about domestic radicalization, political extremism, and national security. Federal authorities say the suspect planned a mass-casualty attack and was stopped before the plot could be carried out. The case raises broader questions about how extremist ideologies spread and the challenges facing law enforcement. The episode also examines growing debates over corporate activism, the financial struggles facing Nike, and the political direction of several high-profile Democratic Senate candidates. Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson argue that radical political movements are gaining influence in politics, culture, and public discourse. Topics Covered: FBI investigation into an alleged ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting the New York State Capitol Domestic radicalization, online extremism, and national security concerns Nike’s stock decline and the debate over corporate activism and consumer backlash Statements and policy positions associated with James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed Antisemitism, religious questions, and ideological divisions in American politics Hasan Piker, Democratic alliances, and concerns involving sensitive defense-related work The Bottom Line: Ted Cruz argues that radical political and ideological movements are becoming more influential across politics, culture, and public institutions. He contends that the alleged terror plot, corporate activism controversies, and emerging political figures reflect a broader shift that Americans should take seriously. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast 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 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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