The Ben Ferguson Podcast

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If you hate the liberal media but love the 47th President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

  1. 11h ago

    Democrats' Piker Headache Just Got Much Worse

    Hasan Piker and the Lindsay Clancy Case Ben discusses online commentator Hasan Piker's comments regarding the criminal case involving Lindsay Clancy, who admitted killing her three children in 2023. Examines the mistrial declared after jury deliberations and debates surrounding postpartum psychosis, criminal responsibility, and public reaction to the case. Connects Piker's views to broader political criticism of Democratic candidates and progressive activists. Political Connections to Abdul El-Sayed We review Hasan Piker's past campaign appearances with Michigan Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Argues that Democrats are attempting to distance themselves from Piker despite previous associations. AOC and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Covers news that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) renewed her membership in the Democratic Socialists of America. Discusses speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run and analyzes the relationship between AOC, the DSA, and the broader Democratic Party. Midterm Elections and Republican Strategy We review Republican messaging ahead of upcoming midterm elections. Discusses polling, President Donald Trump's political strategy, and a planned Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Texas Senate Race Detail spending by MAGA SP in support of Ken Paxton's Senate campaign against James Talarico. Highlights campaign advertisements centered on taxes, economic policy, and control of the U.S. Senate 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/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Democrats' Piker Headache Just Got Much Worse

  2. 11h ago

    "Stay Home and We Lose" Trump’s Message to Republicans on November Showdown

    A planned Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, which Ben describes as a first-of-its-kind event intended to promote President Donald Trump's policies and encourage voter turnout ahead of the November elections. President Donald Trump's Labor Day message, in which Trump predicts significant Republican victories in the upcoming midterms and criticizes Democrats. The historical difficulty of a party controlling both the presidency and Congress retaining its majorities during midterm elections. The segment references examples from 2002 and 1934. Recent polling, including a Harvard-Harris poll showing a narrow Republican advantage among likely voters. The Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Tallarico, presented as a key contest that could influence Senate control. Financial support from MAGA Inc., a Trump-aligned super PAC, which reportedly plans to spend $10 million promoting Ken Paxton and criticizing James Tallarico. Advertising messages focused largely on tax policy, with ads portraying Paxton as supporting tax reductions and criticizing Tallarico's voting record Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast 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/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "Stay Home and We Lose" Trump’s Message to Republicans on November Showdown

  3. 1d ago

    James Tallarico’s Biggest Liability? His Own Audio

    1. James Tallarico and Gun Control Tallarico used religious language to justify policy positions, particularly regarding restrictions on AR-15s and firearm ownership for young adults. The discussion references comments Tallarico made following the 2022 Uvalde school shooting and debates over Texas gun legislation. 2. Law Enforcement and Community Policing There are excerpts from a public event in which Tallarico responds to concerns about police treatment of minority communities and Juneteenth celebrations. Ferguson criticizes Tallarico's views on policing and contrasts them with his support for gun restrictions. 3. Tallarico's Broader Political Positions Ben reviews Tallarico's comments on topics including: The Green New Deal Capitalism Climate change Oil and gas policy in Texas Criminal justice reform Healthcare for undocumented immigrants The overall argument is that Tallarico's views are significantly left of mainstream Texas voters. 4. U.S.-Iran Conflict A major later segment covers reported U.S. military strikes against Iranian tankers and military infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz. The host describes a "tanker-for-tanker" policy attributed to President Trump and discusses Iranian retaliatory missile and drone attacks. 5. Canadian Security Story The final section discusses reports that the Canadian government awarded contracts to an individual allegedly linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), criticizing Canadian security and immigration oversight 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/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    James Tallarico’s Biggest Liability? His Own Audio

  4. 1d ago

    Trump's Canadian Tariff Attack plus Senate Showdown Turns Personal

    In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, the Trump administration's decision to impose new tariffs, Canada's planned response, and the potential economic consequences for manufacturers, businesses, workers, and consumers on both sides of the border. They also discuss comments made during the Michigan Senate race involving Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, Vice President JD Vance, and broader debates over the direction of the Democratic Party. Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have broken down, and new 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian goods are now in effect. The dispute marks a major escalation between two of North America's closest trading partners and raises questions about supply chains, manufacturing, consumer prices, and the future of cross-border commerce. The Trump administration argues that Canada has long protected key sectors of its economy while maintaining broad access to American markets. Canadian officials reject that characterization and say U.S. demands threatened Canadian sovereignty and independent trade policy. With Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, the conflict is moving beyond negotiation and into an active trade confrontation.  Topics Covered: Collapse of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations New 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports Canada's planned retaliatory tariff measures Potential impacts on manufacturing and supply chains Trump administration's argument for reciprocal trade policies Controversy involving Abdul El-Sayed and JD Vance Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast 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/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump's Canadian Tariff Attack plus Senate Showdown Turns Personal

  5. 1d ago

    A Rare Conversation with Justice Clarence Thomas

    In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz reflects on the release of Cruz’s fifth book, discuss the inspiration behind the project, and examine key themes from Clarence Thomas’s life. They cover Thomas’s childhood, his formative relationship with his grandfather, his experiences with racism, his years as a student activist, his return to faith, and the judicial philosophy that has defined more than three decades on the Supreme Court. Cruz also discusses the significance of Thomas’s confirmation battle and why he believes Thomas’s legacy will continue to shape American jurisprudence for generations.  Senator Ted Cruz’s new book, Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas, became an Amazon bestseller upon release. In this episode, Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss why he chose to write a biography of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, what he learned during hours of personal interviews, and why he believes Thomas’s life story is one of the most important and overlooked in America today. The conversation follows the podcast’s exclusive two-part interview with Justice Thomas and explores the personal, intellectual, and judicial journey that shaped one of the most consequential figures in modern American law. Cruz explains why Thomas’s rise from poverty in rural Georgia to the Supreme Court remains deeply relevant, and why he wanted to make that story accessible to readers beyond legal and political circles.  Topics Covered: The release and early success of Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas Clarence Thomas’s upbringing in Pin Point, Georgia, and rise from poverty His intellectual journey from student radicalism to conservative legal thought The influence of faith, family, and education on his development Thomas’s Supreme Court jurisprudence and approach to writing opinions The confirmation hearings, Anita Hill allegations, and their lasting political impact 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/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Rare Conversation with Justice Clarence Thomas

  6. 2d ago

    China’s Secret Cargo Surveillance Fleet plus CBS Drops 9/11 Bombshell on MI Senate Democra

    China and Alleged Espionage Activities A Chinese state-owned shipping company COSCO (referred to in the transcript as “Costco”) may have used commercial vessels to collect intelligence on military communications and other strategic information. Chinese cyber operations, including “Salt Typhoon” and “Volt Typhoon,” as well as espionage cases involving former U.S. Navy personnel. Coverage of Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed CBS News reports about deleted social media posts by Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan. It discusses his past comments related to the September 11 attacks, COVID-19, U.S. foreign policy, and criticism directed at his political positions and associations. Discussion of Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico James Talarico, a Texas Democratic candidate, has said some questionable things in the past, statements regarding Christianity, immigration policy, Muslims in Texas, school vouchers, and religion in public life. The segment presents these issues as evidence of broader ideological trends within the Democratic Party 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/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    China’s Secret Cargo Surveillance Fleet plus CBS Drops 9/11 Bombshell on MI Senate Democra

  7. 3d ago

    The Left Eats Its Own as Mid-Term Panic Sets In

    Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico and his past comments about Christianity, immigration policy, and support for Muslim communities. The speaker argues that Tallarico's positions reflect broader trends within the Democratic Party. James Carville's criticism of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and left-wing commentator Hasan Piker. The speaker presents this as evidence of internal conflict or "buyer's remorse" among Democratic leaders regarding the party's progressive wing. Discussion of whether Democratic leaders are distancing themselves from socialists because of ideological differences or concerns about upcoming elections. Plus Ben discusses immigration enforcement, highlighting a Department of Homeland Security operation in New York that reportedly led to over 2,100 arrests of undocumented immigrants with criminal histories. The speaker argues this demonstrates the importance of immigration enforcement and criticizes sanctuary policies. Brief coverage of U.S.-Iran tensions, including discussion of reported U.S. military strikes and statements attributed to President Trump warning Iran against retaliatory action 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/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Left Eats Its Own as Mid-Term Panic Sets In

  8. 3d ago

    Will Democrats Stop Trump's Agenda?

    Potential Midterm Election Outcomes  Ben discusses Democratic hopes of regaining control of the House and Senate and argues that such a result could hinder President Donald Trump's policy agenda.  ICE Operations in New York   A Department of Homeland Security operation called "Operation Rotten Apple," which reportedly led to more than 2,100 arrests of undocumented immigrants with criminal histories in New York. The discussion emphasizes criticism of sanctuary city policies and local officials who allegedly did not cooperate with federal immigration authorities.  U.S. and Iran Tensions   The episode reports on statements attributed to President Trump regarding potential military escalation with Iran following missile attacks against U.S. forces and subsequent American strikes. The host summarizes Trump’s warnings and Fox News reporting on the situation.  Supreme Court Ruling on White House Ballroom Construction   A substantial portion of the episode covers a reported 5-4 Supreme Court decision allowing construction of a proposed White House ballroom and related facilities to continue while legal challenges proceed. Bent characterizes the ruling as a significant victory for President Trump and discusses the court's reasoning regarding legal standing  Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast 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/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If you hate the liberal media but love the 47th President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

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