Episodes
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America’s 250th and the Fight to Come | The Big Ben Show
On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech marks America’s 250th anniversary with a reflection on the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, the spirit of 1620, and why America’s founding still matters in an age of historical revisionism. Ben is then joined by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich…
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Iran Deal Doubts, Disney’s FCC Fight, & House Drama | The Big Ben Show
Ben Domenech breaks down the political fallout from the Trump administration’s Iran MOU, why the deal is drawing skepticism from Republicans, and what it could mean for the GOP coalition heading into the midterms. Then, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joins Ben to discuss Disney, broadcast licenses…
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The Iran Deal Fallout, Trump’s Use of Force, & Restoring Deterrence | The Big Ben Show
Is the new Iran deal a historic mistake, and is modern America repeating the fatal errors of Ancient Rome? Ben Domenech breaks down current foreign policy shifts with legendary historian Victor Davis Hanson. In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben unpacks his major reservations regarding the...
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Sec. Mullin’s DHS Cleanup, Victory Against Iran & CBS News’ Reckoning | The Big Ben Show
In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech examines Scott Pelley’s exit from CBS News and what it reveals about the collapse of trust in legacy media. Ben argues that the media class still has not learned the lessons of 2016 and continues to misunderstand the American people. Later, Sec....
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Negotiating With The Iranian Regime & The Senate Scandal Upending The Democrats | The Big Ben Show
In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech analyzes the escalating conflict with Iran and the severe damage done to the regime's nuclear and missile defense programs. Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz joins the show to share insider details on "Project Freedom" and…
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America at 250, China vs Faith, A Bad Iran Deal | The Big Ben Show
In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech breaks down the political fallout from President Trump’s Iran deal, what it means for America’s foreign policy, and why the outcome could become a defining test for Vice President JD Vance. Ben is joined by author and scholar Os Guinness to…
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Can Republicans Win The Midterms Despite Trump's War In Iran? | The Big Ben Show
In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the startling New York Times-Siena poll numbers revealing a country fractured by age. While older Americans largely support the President’s military actions in Iran, voters under 44 are opposed and deeply pessimistic about the economy....
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Dems Lose Big in Virginia, And Can California Be Saved? | The Big Ben Show
On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech opens with the fallout from the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision on Democrats’ redistricting push, the national reaction from party leaders and media figures, and why the fight over maps became a revealing test of political overreach. Next, Adam...
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Fraud, Redistricting, and the Senate in the Balance | The Big Ben Show
In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the persistence of fraud in federal and state welfare systems. Ben is joined by former Trump advisor Theo Wold to discuss the consequences for Democrats following the Supreme Court's VRA decision and the looming redistricting wars.…
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The Latest Trump Assassination Attempt Shows Radicalism Has Captured The Left | The Big Ben Show
Another attempt on President Trump’s life at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has exposed a chilling new reality: the "ordinariness" of political radicalization in America today. Ben Domenech dives into the manifesto of Cole Allen, whose rhetoric mirrors mainstream resistance language found...
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Trump Allies Apologize, The Iran Conflict, & Hollywood’s Moral Rot with Andrew Klavan
Will the Iran negotiations succeed, or is America heading toward a deeper conflict? Ben Domenech breaks down the JD Vance mission to Islamabad and why Hollywood has lost its soul with guest Andrew Klavan. In this episode, Ben dives into the shifting political allegiances surrounding the…
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GOP's November Doom? + Elise Stefanik on Elite College Rot | The Big Ben Show
On this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the circumstances facing the GOP as internal polling shows the Senate flipping and House Republicans losing the plot on the economy. Ben is joined by Elise Stefanik to discuss her new book, "Poisoned Ivies: The Inside Account of the...
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The Biggest Winners and Losers in the Iran Ceasefire
Is the Iran ceasefire a diplomatic victory or a temporary band-aid for the Masters? In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the fallout of the Iran ceasefire deal. From the "Scottie Scheffler ceasefire" to the truth behind Trump’s controversial Easter weekend posts, Ben...
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Jonathan Turley: What Thomas Paine Can Teach a Divided America | The Big Ben Show
Can a Republic built on rage survive the 21st century? Ben Domenech dives into the tragic murder of Stephanie Minter and the "trust policies" putting citizens at risk. First, Ben Domenech is joined by legal expert Jonathan Turley to discuss his new book, Rage and the Republic, exploring how the...
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Champagne Socialists, The China Iran Axis, And MLB Opening Day | The Big Ben Show
The U.S. is depleting its missile stockpiles in the Iran conflict. Is Taiwan now at risk? Ben Domenech breaks down the strategic shift in the Indo-Pacific and the "Champagne Socialists" defending Cuba’s regime. In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben welcomes Michael Sobolik (Senior Fellow at…
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Is The Anti-War Right Siding With America's Enemies? | The Big Ben Show
Is the Vice President’s inner circle a political liability? Ben Domenech explores the fallout of the ongoing Iran conflict and the "McCarthyite" climate surrounding foreign communications. Ben examines why the CIA and FBI are monitoring backchannels and whether these associations will haunt the…
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Media Lies About Islamic Terror In NYC & John Cornyn Turns Against The Filibuster | The Big Ben Show
The media doesn't want to tell the truth about the Gracie Mansion bombing, and Texas' Senior Senator runs to save his job. On this edition of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech dives into the escalating tensions in Iran and the "naive" political analysis surrounding President Trump’s military...
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Trump's Iran Campaign, Texas Going Blue, And How To Beat Propaganda | The Big Ben Show
Is Iran on the brink of collapse? Ben Domenech sits down with Ben Shapiro, Iran expert Behnam Ben Taleblu, and Buck Sexton to break down the decapitation strikes in the Middle East and the shocking results of the Texas Primaries. From the "fake moderation" of James Talarico to Donald Trump’s...
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USA's Epic Gold Win - And Is Iran Trump’s Next Target? | The Big Ben Show
Is the U.S. heading toward a kinetic conflict with Iran? Host Ben Domenech is joined by Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson and Fred Fleitz of the America First Policy Institute to break down the massive military buildup in the Middle East and the shifting "America First" doctrine in Trump’s second term.…
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AOC’s Munich Gaffes & The DHS Crisis | The Big Ben Show
On this edition of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech breaks down AOC’s recent trip to the Munich Security Conference, where her lack of foreign policy experience was on full display. Despite a "red carpet" rollout by the media, her answers on Taiwan and Venezuela geography suggest she may not…
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Is Trump Losing the Country? Abortion, Immigration, and The Biggest SOTU Ever
On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech covers the White House’s messaging problem, the political risk heading into the midterms, and why “being too online” can distort reality. Ben reacts to Ross Douthat’s argument that Trump is “losing the country,” then digs into how policy support…
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Prediction Markets, Epstein, and Making Good Christian Epics | The Big Ben Show
Ben Domenech dives into the high stakes of the Super Bowl, exploring the $2 billion gambling surge and the national security risks posed by unregulated prediction markets. He is joined by New York Post correspondent Lydia Moynihan to discuss the "quality of life" collapse in NYC under socialist...
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ICE Strife, CCP Imperialism, & Sports Media Rot
The American media landscape is no longer about excellence, it's about ideological capture. In this episode, Ben Domenech dissects the radical transformation of our institutions, from the shuttering of The Washington Post sports desk to the decline of late-night comedy into humorless activism.…
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Trump’s Greenland Gambit & ICE Efforts
On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech breaks down President Trump’s renewed push to “acquire” Greenland, framing it as a high-stakes Arctic security play amid China and Russia interest and a potential stress test for NATO. Next, he is joined by DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia…
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The Iran Endgame: Will The Protesters Die For Nothing?
Iran is at a breaking point, and the world is watching. Ben Domenech digs into the scale of Iran’s protests, the regime’s crackdown, internet shutdowns, and what “help is on the way” could realistically mean without U.S. boots on the ground. First, Behnam Ben-Taleblu from The Foundation for…
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Maduro Captured: What Happens Next?
In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech breaks down the high-risk U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and what it could mean for Venezuela’s future, U.S. foreign policy, and America’s posture in the Western Hemisphere. Ben reacts to Democratic criticism in the aftermath and…
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Holiday Special: What to Cook This Christmas with Chef Gruel | The Big Ben Show
Ben Domenech is joined by Chef Andrew Gruel for a special holiday edition of The Big Ben Show, covering Christmas cooking, last-minute kitchen gifts, and the state of food in America. Chef Gruel breaks down how to cook the perfect prime rib, what to look for when buying a rib roast, and the…
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Professionalized Spite On The Right
Ben Domenech breaks down the Candace Owens vs. Erika & Charlie Kirk feud and how “professionalized spite” and conspiracies are warping the modern right. He’s joined by Robby Starbuck to talk responsibility that comes with big platforms, DEI battles in corporate America, and why Congress is…
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Behind the Scenes at the FBI w/ Miranda Devine
Ben Domenech starts off today’s episode with a deep dive into political discourse in the United States, highlighting the Left's continued tendency to blame Conservative rhetoric while overlooking vitriol within their own party. Next, Miranda Devine joins the show to further explore her reporting…
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Somali Fraud, Narco Wars, & the SCOTUS Showdown
In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech breaks down the media frenzy over alleged “war crimes” tied to the Trump administration’s crackdown on narco-boats and why key details in early reporting didn’t hold up under scrutiny. Ben examines Senator Mark Kelly’s controversial comments, Pete...
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Thanksgiving Special: NFL Abroad, QBs, & Kitchen Playbooks
Ben breaks down his experience attending an NFL game in Madrid, what international fans get right, what they don’t, and why the league’s global ambitions may never capture the uniquely American spirit of football. Next, ESPN senior writer and bestselling author Seth Wickersham joins Ben to unpack...
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Kennedy Says Republicans Need to Change Direction or Risk Defeat
Senator John Kennedy joins Ben Domenech on The Big Ben Show to discuss his new book “How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will.” They dive into the state of American politics, the decline of civility in Congress, and how ideology has replaced common sense in D.C. Ben and...
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MAGA Chaos, Nigeria Violence, & Trump’s China Test
Ben Domenech breaks down the growing fractures inside the American right and whether we are witnessing the beginnings of a MAGA movement crack-up. He’s joined by Mariam Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to unpack the Christian persecution crisis in Nigeria, and by Michael…
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Democrats Are Now the Party of Socialists and Would-Be Assassins
Ben Domenech dives into New York City’s shocking election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani and what it reveals about the far-left takeover of the Democratic Party. National Review columnist Caroline Downey joins to unpack Gen Z’s role, class resentment, and how socialism is reshaping...
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AOC Insists She's Not Crazy, Plus NBA Scandals and VA Elections
Ben Domenech dives into America’s political and cultural chaos in this episode of The Big Ben Show. He opens with a sharp look at the Democratic Party’s growing internal divide and how progressive elites have lost touch with working-class voters. Next, journalist Ethan Strauss joins to unpack the...
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What It’s Like to Cover Trump’s Whirlwind
In this bonus episode of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech sits down with Brent Scher, editor-in-chief at The Daily Wire for a candid discussion on the future of journalism and political media. They explore how the news landscape is shifting, what independent media means for public trust, and…
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Winning the War, Losing a Generation: Israel, Sobriety & America’s Shift
In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech unpacks a defining question of our time: What happens when you win the war but lose a generation? Ben explores how Israel’s global image is shifting among Gen Z, young Christians, and American conservatives and why social media, faith, and foreign...
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Virginia's Election Heats Up, and the Lawfare Backlash with Peter Navarro
Ben kicks off with reaction to a breakthrough Middle East deal and why critics are suddenly quiet. Senior Editor of the Daily Caller, Amber Duke, joins to break down Virginia’s governor race, Spanberger’s debate stumbles, the Jay Jones text scandal, and how crime and school policies are driving...
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Maria Bartiromo on Trump, China, and Investing for Your Kids
Ben opens with the Virginia firestorm around attorney general candidate Jay Jones. He details the reported texts, plays the apology, and reacts to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s response. He also lays out why this controversy raises questions about early voting and accountability.Maria Bartiromo joins Ben...
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Shutdown Showdown with Nancy Mace and Brian Kilmeade
Ben opens on faith, family and the state of men in American life, pushing back on Hillary Clinton's narrative and explaining why a renewed admiration for strong fatherhood is rising. He ties it to recent cultural flashpoints and the reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death. Nancy Mace joins to break down...
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ABC Caves on Kimmel as Affiliates Hold Out | The Big Ben Show
Ben opens with the Kimmel saga and why affiliates, not just the FCC chatter, drove ABC’s decision. He breaks down Disney’s calculations, media double standards, and what this moment says about free speech and accountability. Lee Smith, journalist and author of “The China Matrix,” joins to unpack...
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Why The Left Has To Lie About Charlie Kirk
Ben opens with a personal reflection on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the media spin that followed, then digs into how we got here and what it means for free speech and civic life. Andy Ngo joins to unpack the online radicalization pipeline, Discord and Steam footprints, and why…
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Free Speech Under Attack: From Charlotte to the UK | The Big Ben Show
Ben opens with the Charlotte light-rail killing of Irina Zyrutska, why legacy outlets tried to look away, and what that says about free speech, crime policy, and who gets to control the narrative. He connects the story to the broader fight over platform power and speech. Ben asks where we’d be...
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Trump’s Cartel War, Media Censorship, NFL preview w/Matt Taibbi & Mark Schlereth
Donald Trump has launched a new war on the cartels, escalating U.S. military action after a Venezuelan drug boat linked to the Tren de Aragua cartel was destroyed, killing 11 members. Ben Domenech explains why this marks a dramatic shift in America’s fight against cartel power and what it could...
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Hunter Biden’s Political Ambitions EXPOSED
Another packed edition of The Big Ben Show — from chaotic family vacations and Janice Dean’s hurricane warning to Hunter Biden’s ambitions, Trump’s second term strategy, and the Democrats’ spiral on crime and chaos. First, Ben shares his own Griswold-style vacation story, complete with Janice...
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How California Is Failing Its People w/ Andrew Gruel
Ben opens this week’s show with a viral chart that reveals just how far family formation has collapsed since the 1950s. He unpacks the economic pressures, housing policies, and cultural forces driving this historic shift. Then, Chef Andrew Gruel joins to expose California’s failures in rebuilding...
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Midterm Preview, Media Lies, and Summer of Sydney
First, Ben dives into the early midterm battlegrounds — as Marsha Blackburn, Nancy Mace, and Roy Cooper jump into key races — and explains why Republicans cannot afford to coast despite a favorable Senate map. Then, Brit Hume joins to dissect the media’s Russiagate failures, the ethics disaster…
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The Real Problem with Zohran Mamdani w/ Douglas Murray
First, Ben breaks down the real threat of Mamdani: it's not just his radical platform, but the Democratic Party’s embrace of it as their future. Then Douglas Murray joins to discuss rising antisemitism, the West’s free speech collapse, and his viral showdown on Rogan over Israel. Finally: The…
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From Sydney Sweeney to Steele Dossier w/ Byron York and Lucas Tomlinson
The woke mob has a meltdown over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad. Then, Washington Examiner’s Byron York joins to dig into the latest “Russiagate” revelations, John Brennan’s central role, and why accountability remains elusive. Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson offers insight into the...
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Colbert Canceled, Hunter Unleashed w/ Mary Katharine Ham and Stephen Kent
Following the cancellation announcement of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Ben describes the host's reaction to his firing after years of poor ratings and prolific verbal attacks on President Trump. Outkick Columnist and Host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Katharine Ham, joins Ben to...
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