The Chad Benson Show

GOP leaders throw cold water on AI regulation despite apocalyptic industry warnings. A spreading war threatens Trump and MBS. McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization. Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration was partially funded by Russian oligarch, the couple confirms. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives a Middle East update. Gas prices remain high. Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

Saudi Arabia shutters major oil pipeline struck by drones from Iraq. Midterm Monday's w/Jim Kennedy. NFL weekend recap. Trump downplays the need to check AI development. Changes to SNAP benefits. Controversial Sydney Sweeny ad. Emmy nominees. 

25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on DC and NYC. NFL plays first game in Australia. Jim Kennedy talks about the week's top stories. Friday sound salad. Chad's NFL picks. Diesel prices at an all time high. Wheel of Surprise.  

Donald Trump promises $5,000 payouts if Republicans win midterms. NFL season starts. Apple’s long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo. Anthropic researcher quits, says AI 'could kill us all by the end of the decade'. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital Management, talks about the new Apple iPhone and high oil prices. 

NFL season stats tonight. US strikes five Iranian oil tankers. Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes. Lindsay Clancy jurors on holdout juror: 'He was very arrogant'. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Mom found guilty of abuse for letting 5-year-old walk outside alone. An Anthropic engineer resigns due to fear of AI. 

GOP holding mid term convention in Dallas. 5 people killed, 5 injured after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at MIA. Jim Kennedy discusses midterm races. Canada's 20% tariffs on US goods like milk, steel and golf clubs take effect. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks the latest from the Middle East. Gas prices still not coming down. Trump proposal would pay some parents to stay home with children. 

Gun control and immigration. Mark Davis, Marine Vet, remembers his experience on 9/11. Tensions run high in Lindsay Clancy trial amid drama over holdout juror. US military completes latest strikes against Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliation. Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS plan to restrict mail voting. 

Gloria Steinem, fierce feminist trailblazer, dies age 92. Labor Day travel. Jim Kennedy talks about the week's top stories. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks the Middle East and the bond market. Pete Hegseth and the Iran war. NBA docks Clippers 5 first-round picks, levies $30 million fine after Kawhi Leonard probe. NFL season starts. 

Tehran targets U.S. allies in Gulf after U.S. launched ‘large and powerful’ strikes on Iran. Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial is deadlocked, will continue deliberations. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Georgia police officer put on leave after family’s pet donkey killed during search. AI cams on trash trucks look for code violations. Bessent vows to 'asphyxiate' Iranian regime. 

What's happening in the stock market? Guilty verdict in Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder as jury convicts Duane Davis of orchestrating shooting. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the latest update on the Middle East. Lindsay Clancy jury enters fourth day of deliberations in murder trial. 2 dead, 1 missing after deadly Grand Canyon flash flood. The fight over data centers. Woman randomly stabs 2 people in New York City’s Times Square, killing 1, then is killed by police. 

A U.S. strike on Iran breaks a month-long lull, and Iran fires back. Trump just brokered a deal with the country sitting atop the world’s largest oil reserves. At least 1 dead, more than a dozen missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy. 

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating Canada feud. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the top stories of the week. Jury deliberating in trial of Lindsay Clancy, US woman accused of killing her children. Nepal flood rescue efforts intensify as death toll rises, with more than 1,000 people still missing. 6 months of the Iran war. The risk of AI

After Meta’s landmark settlement with state AGs, legal headaches remain. Kim Kommando talks about who owns the data from Flock cameras. People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China. Tim Curry, 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' actor, dead at 80. FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks market trends. 

Dolly Parton, country music icon, dies at 80. Sister of Lindsey Graham secures GOP Senate nomination. Texas Roadhouse says racism, food-tampering allegations are '100% a hoax'. Tariffs to increase prices for consumers. At least 1 in 4 NFL players who died in recent years had CTE, study finds. Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on $20B in US goods as trade war escalates. Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children. 

Bessent unveils sweeping new Iran sanctions but delays toughest blow. Beef producers ‘disappointed’ by Trump tariff suspension. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about Trump's economic sanctions on Iran. NYPD detectives say sewer scavengers near Penn Station are migrants. Functional unemployment. Target pulls 'offensive' Halloween costume critics accused of evoking blackface. At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds. 

‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran puts trading partners in crosshairs as Tehran threatens retaliation. Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada take effect as Carney vows to retaliate. Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. NFL players fighting to return to college football after suiting up in preseason games. Flock cameras and data centers. The dangers of E-bikes. 

Trump and the economy. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Hayden Panettiere death investigation. Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Defense nears end of its case as closing arguments loom. Teen charged after tackling Middle Tennessee football player during middle school game. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management talks the latest market trends. GOP focusing on the wrong issues in the midterms. 

National debt reaches grim $40 trillion milestone. Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial. Matt Cox talks about title theft. Tipping fatigue. Columbia House goes out of business. Ossoff escalates Trump feud after taunting president over aide Natalie Harp. 

Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut. Midterm primary election results. Rosie O’Donnell is guest hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’. Anti-Islam protesters, Dearborn community members attend city council meeting. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. American support for Russian/Ukraine conflict dropping. Televangelist claims aliens invaded her body, took her eggs. ZZ Top drummer dies after health issues.  

Primary elections in the US. Hayden Panettiere suffered from ‘really severe’ health issues in months leading up to death. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks Trump and Iran.14 charged in alleged cocaine trafficking ring tied to Penn State University fraternities. Tupac murder trail begins. More details emerge in the death of Hayden Panettiere. Dearborn ready for controversial activist's visit as city leaders urge calm and unity. Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction. 

Trump urges Americans to accept higher gas prices over Iran war. Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36. Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Weekend movie box office numbers. Cities removing Flock cameras. Jake Lang expects trouble during Dearborn visit. Tennessee 'Teacher of the Year' quits over pressure to change a grade. 

New aircraft carrier going to Middle East amid questions over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln. GOP versus socialism. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Security measures for FLOCK cameras. DOGE overstated savings on federal ‘receipts’ website, auditors find. Luigi Mangione to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO. 

New storms threaten catastrophic flood zone in Indiana and could create more floods across the Midwest. Multiple USS Lincoln sailors tried to go overboard amid dire conditions. ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves. Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary, will serve as outside Trump adviser. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks economic trends.  

Primary election results. Partial solar eclipse will be visible in some US states. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Shark attack in Maine. Powerball reaches $1 billion. 

Primary elections in the US. Mike Lyons, military analyst talks about China and Taiwan. Jury selection begins for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat. Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño prompts other food recalls. DiJonai Carrington breaks silence on Sophie Cunningham drama, bringing ‘white privilege’ concerns to WNBA. Misuse of FLOCK cameras. 

Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. After three decades, a murder trial brings focus back to the legacy of Tupac Shakur. 18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak sickens 345. Summerween. Iran will open Strait of Hormuz with conditions. Ex-NBA player, GOP Senate hopeful Royce White to declare for WNBA Draft as transgender. 

The $20 burrito. Oil prices slide toward weekly loss as Iran-Oman Hormuz talks stall. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Latest jobs numbers. Flock controversy grows. Sophie Cunningham addresses the fallout over her stance on trans athletes not belonging in women's sports. 

Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about how Trump's actions in Iran affect the markets. The branding of communism. ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a Florida man, lawsuit against OpenAI claims. Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed. The CEO of security solutions company Flock Safety accuses Deflock, which identifies the location of surveillance cameras, of being a 'terrorist organization'. Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran ministry says. Tucker Carlson unveils 10-point manifesto amid third-party speculation. 

Latest midterm election results. Why are Americans turning toward socialism. Myspace owners plan to relaunch 2000s social media site. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 

Daily marijuana use tops cigarettes and alcohol, new report says. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives the latest on the Iran talks. Anti-Dodger hysteria reaches new heights after Tarik Skubal trade as MLB lockout looms. 2 deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak, health officials say. Ariana Grande ditches West End debut over ‘public scrutiny’ amid weight loss concerns. 

Iran says no talks are under way with United States after Trump calls off attacks. Midterm Monday's w/Jim Kennedy. Weekend movie box office numbers. Trump rebukes Jeanine Pirro over decision to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case. Smoking regaining popularity. Cost of daycare. 

Trump announces Hamas disarmament agreement as part of Gaza peace plan. Texas hemp regulations tighten, banning most THC products and raising fees. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Storm owner suspended after interaction with fans supporting Sophie Cunningham. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about what is causing fluctuation in oil prices. Spain’s prime minister rushes to defuse migrant crisis after 50,000 cross from Morocco in a single day. 

U.S. economy slowed in second quarter, but consumers continue to spend. Rich Logis, Founder of Leaving MAGA, talks about his disillusionment with the MAGA movement. Rustout versus burnout. Netanyahu backs pressure-first strategy on Iran after Trump talks. Gas prices continue to rise. 

Iran launches missiles at U.S. base for first time since Trump paused strikes. Anthony Fauci invokes fifth amendment right not to answer questions in Senate hearing on Covid-19. EBay, former executives to pay $56 million to couple sent cockroaches in harassment campaign. Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings. 

Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about Iran, Israel and Ukraine. Shark Week dangers hit home as man is badly bitten while saving pregnant fiancée from harm. Massive earthquake in Japan. Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to push their agendas at White House meetings with Trump. Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in University of Idaho murders. Rand Paul releases Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary notes. FLOCK camera privacy concerns. Mamdani announces 30% discount on core set of goods at NYC-owned grocery stores. 

Shootout at Seattle food festival kills 3. US and Iran pause attacks after days of escalation - as Trump 'giving talks some space'. Berlin police kill suspect in Pride festival attack after manhunt. Cyclosporiasis outbreak includes a cluster in 9 states. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy. Trump swipes at journalists and jokes about running for a 4th term at White House Correspondents’ dinner. 

Is Trump looking to put boots on the ground in Iran? Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top stories. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks oil prices. Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers. Abuse of FLOCK camera information. Comi-con preview. FDA panel recommends loosening regulations for some peptides amid surge in interest. 

Oil tops $98 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi ships in Red Sea. Post-World Cup news. Tracking the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US. Fatal police shooting of man officials say was armed with knife prompts protests. Nashville Zoo hails Metro Council data center vote. 

The Pentagon, sinking billions into Iran war, is quickly running short on cash. Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium. Oil rises to over $95 a barrel. Iran war remains massively unpopular with Americans. NJ and election fraud. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. 

Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for tenth consecutive night. The FDA made a big reversal in its cyclosporiasis probe, but it still thinks iceberg lettuce is to blame. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks about China, Ukraine and Iran. American still list cost of living as their number one concern. Chinese "micro" dramas. 

4 US soldiers killed in the Middle East. Spain beats Argentina to win the World Cup. Tate brothers arrested. Midterm Monday's w/ Jim Kennedy. 

Trump gives an address on election security. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, breaks down this week's top story. Friday Sound Salad. World Cup update. 

US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation. Health officials urge caution as cyclosporiasis cases rise. World Cup update. Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech. 

U.S. launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. World Cup update. Tanmaxxing. Trump will speak on elections in primetime address. Mike Johnson warns of socialist, communist, ‘barbarians in the gate,’ during GOP briefing.   

Trump turns to blockade — and tolls — as U.S. and Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz. World Cup update. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about the US and Iran. Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine. 

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’. Midterm Mondays w/ Jim Kennedy. Some Texas Taco Bell locations remove fresh toppings amid parasite outbreak investigation. Brilyn Hollyhand, author of Make America Talk Again. Traffic through Strait of Hormuz plummets after US and Iran trade strikes. World Cup update. 

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return. World Cup update. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the week's top headlines. US launches no new strikes on Iran. Preliminary hearing for the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk. Cannabis Moms. 

U.S., Iran trade dozens more strikes in dangerous cycle. World Cup update. Graham Platner ends U.S. Senate campaign in Maine. "Freedom Fuel" gas stations, many with gas at $3.47 a gallon, opening up around Philadelphia area. Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75. Questions swirl over McConnell's hospitalization. Republicans ask WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from possible ‘racially motivated’ attacks. 

US hits more than 80 Iran targets, reimposes oil sanctions. World Cup update. More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Questions swirl over top US Republican McConnell's hospital stay. Neil the seal could face devastating end after causing havoc and 'respecting nothing'. 

Mike Lyons, military analyst, give the latest news from the Russian/Ukraine war. AI actors. US  knocked out of World Cup in a 4-1 loss to Belgium. Maine Democratic candidate for Senate Graham Platner weighs political future after rape accusation. Charlie Kirk’s widow faces his accused killer in court for the first time as prosecutors start presenting evidence. The controversy over FLOCK cameras.