Guy Benson Show

Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri, who serves on the Judiciary Committee and chairs the Subcommittee on the Constitution, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the Trump administration's strikes against drug boats in the Caribbean and Latin America, pushing back on Democratic criticism by explaining why the actions are both legal and necessary. Schmitt also addressed the administration's renewed foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere and putting America first, targeting drug cartels and the opioid crisis at home, along with the bipartisan congressional briefings held to share intelligence and details surrounding the strikes. Senator Schmitt then weighed in on the importance of appointing and confirming Trump's judicial nominees, and outlined the Republican approach to healthcare reform. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-15-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor for Fox News, Anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier (weeknights at 6pm), and best selling author of To Rescue the American Spirit, Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss a few different political headlines making the rounds today. Baier and Benson discussed the latest report from Axios that suggests that Kamala Harris is gearing up for another run for POTUS in 2028, with her still leading in many primary polls. The pair also discussed Trump's messaging towards the midterms in 2026, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Republican Governor of the great state of Arkansas, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss Arkansas leading the United States in net inbound migration percentage. Benson and Huckabee Sanders also discussed the rise of southern education, as the "Mississippi Miracle" has proven that back-to-basics education can improve numbers for youth education. Gov. Huckabee Sanders also discussed the importance to back the state of Israel and the importance of affirming our Jewish peers in their strive for religious safety. The pair also discussed whether Huckabee Sanders might throw her hat in the ring to run for POTUS in 2028 - and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former U.S. Senator, former university president, and Senior Fellow at AEI Ben Sasse, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss a few stories surrounding falling education standards and collegiate athletics. One story involves new University of California San Diego report showing incoming freshmen lacking basic middle-school-level math skills, which he says reflects a much deeper national problem in education. Sasse and Benson also discussed Harvard's stunning grade inflation and the rise in students at elite schools claiming disabilities to gain academic advantages. Finally, Sasse and Benson discussed the current overcorrections in NIL and the college football playoff system need to be reined in to restore balance so that college sports does not remain a "junior professional sports league." Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wowie! Does Gen Z really not understand these routine things from the 80's and 90's? Plus, Justin is getting married this weekend! What shenanigans will take place when Cookie meets her cartel friends south of the border? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-12-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-11-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former U.S. Senator, former university president, and Senior Fellow at AEI Ben Sasse, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss a few stories surrounding falling education standards and collegiate athletics. One story involves new University of California San Diego report showing incoming freshmen lacking basic middle-school-level math skills, which he says reflects a much deeper national problem in education. Sasse and Benson also discussed Harvard's stunning grade inflation and the rise in students at elite schools claiming disabilities to gain academic advantages. Finally, Sasse and Benson discussed the current overcorrections in NIL and the college football playoff system need to be reined in to restore balance so that college sports does not remain a "junior professional sports league." Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran ever elected to the United States Senate and author of DAUGHTER OF THE HEARTLAND: My Ode to the Country that Raised Me, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the failed healthcare votes in the Senate, after both the Republican and Democratic proposals fell short earlier today. Ernst discussed why the Republican plan focuses on directing subsidies to citizens, not insurance companies, in order to stop the rampant Obamacare skimming and fraud that has flourished under Democratic leadership. Ernst also reacted to the disgusting messaging from Rep. Bennie Thompson who called the jihadist attack on National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. an "unfortunate accident." Benson and Sen. Ernst closed by discussing  the pace of judicial nominations and why the Trump administration must move quickly to get their judges confirmed for the present term. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-10-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Riggs, Co-anchor "The Big Money Show" on Fox Business Channel,  joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate cut today. Riggs explains exactly what that means for you, your wallet, and your financial future.  The pair also discussed Trump's messaging on the affordability crisis and the debate surrounding Trump's approval of NVIDIA's chip sale to China, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-09-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Katharine Ham, Fox News Contributor, Outkick columnist, and co-author of End of Discussion, joined The Guy Benson Show today to address the unwarranted attacks and scrutiny aimed at Erika Kirk for defending her assassinated husband Charlie Kirk, and why the baseless conspiracy theories perpetuated by online personalities like Candace Owens are not only wrong but morally repugnant. MKH and Benson also walked through the political ideology of the killer, noting how a clearly leftist attacker has somehow been twisted by the media, just as the Congressional baseball shooter was. MK and Benson then discussed the CFP controversy, the importance of preserving playoff integrity, and why Notre Dame opting out of its bowl game cheats its players and is a weak move. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gianno Caldwell, Fox News Contributor, political analyst, and author of The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America's Violent Crime Crisis, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the tight mayoral race in Miami between Trump-backed Republican Emilio Gonzalez and DNC-backed Democrat Eileen Higgins. Caldwell detailed Higgins' support for policies like defunding the police and ending cash bail would make a booming city less safe. Benson and Caldwell also discussed a few shocking crime-related stories, like a repeat sex offender in Minneapolis being hit with "racist" charges, and a Portland stabbing acquittal surrounding race, and Caldwell stressed the importance of public safety over politics, especially in districts with liberal crime policy. Caldwell also spoke about losing his teenage brother to gun violence in Chicago, and explained how that tragedy drove him to launch the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety to fight for safer communities. Listen to the full interview below! Learn

The Guy Benson Show 12-08-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former longtime NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, host of the Michele Tafoya Podcast, joined The Guy Benson Show today to dig into the massive fraud and theft scandal in Minneapolis involving over $1 billion stolen from taxpayers by, predominantly, Somali Americans in the state. Tafoya and Benson also discussed the questions surrounding Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and campaign contributions tied to the perpetrators. Tafoya and Benson also discussed the racism accusations coming from figures like Ilhan Omar if her involvement in the fraud scandal is questioned, despite legitimate questions surrounding her potential involvement. Tafoya also weighed in on Tim Walz's outrage over being called the "r-word," contrasting it with his own history of spreading smears about Donald Trump and JD Vance and making light of political violence. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Brenberg, Co-host of The Big Money Show and The Bottom Line, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down President Trump's shift in messaging on affordability, moving from dismissing it as a non-issue to emphasizing that it's real but rooted in Biden-era failures. Brenberg and Benson then turned to discussing Trump's newly announced assistance for American farmers and why Trump needs to continue the push to open markets for long-term, sustainable growth. Brenberg also examined the shifting housing market and why entry-level homes may soon become more attainable for Gen Z and younger buyers. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Matt Van Epps won a special election in Tennessee district 7, defeating Aftyn Behn who has been dubbed "the AOC of Tennessee". Van Epps joined Guy hours after being sworn into the House of Representatives Thursday to discuss his new position, his election, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All "homestretch" segments from 12/01-12/04 with Guy Benson and the team, plus 12/05's homestretch with guest host Harry Hurley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices