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BENSON BYTE: Dr. Abbas Milani Discusses the Future of the Iranian Regime Oct 23, 2025

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Dr. Abbas Milani, Research Fellow and Co-Director of the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution, as well as the Hamid and Christina Moghadam Director of Iranian Studies at Stanford University, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss how the Iranian regime has reached one of its weakest points in decades. He explained why Tehran has effectively lost control over its proxy groups, including the Iraqi Shiites, and now faces "enormous" challenges at home. Milani also shared his surprise at how swiftly Hezbollah collapsed after Israel wiped out its leadership and praised Israel's stunning success during its 12-day war with Iran. He noted that this was the very conflict Iran had been "asking for," and yet, it ended in humiliating defeat -- one that has fueled even greater hatred toward the regime among the Iranian people. You can listen to the full interview below!

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Top Democrat’s Shutdown Confession Oct 22, 2025

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The Guy Benson Show 10-22-2025

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BENSON BYTE: Bill Whalen Breaks Down Gavin Newsom's "Powerplay" Redistricting Scheme Oct 22, 2025

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Bill Whalen, the Virginia Hobbs Carpenter Distinguished Policy Fellow in Journalism and a Hoover Institution research fellow since 1999, joined the Guy Benson Show today live from the Hoover Institution to discuss California's dangerous Prop 50 campaign in the state. The proposition could single handedly create 5 new Democrat districts in the state in response to Texas' redistricting efforts, but many districts will be effected by extreme "powerplay" gerrymandering to help Gov. Gavin Newsom on the national stage. Listen to the full interview below.

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BENSON BYTE: Lt. Gen. HR McMaster Weighs in on Trump's Foreign Policy in His Second Term Oct 22, 2025

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H.R. McMaster, the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute, and a lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss President Trump's continued disruption of international norms and why McMaster believes that disruption has led to historic results in his second term. McMaster highlighted Trump's dominance on border security, U.S. energy independence, renewed pressure on Iran, and the successful return of hostages from Hamas captivity to their homes in Israel. McMaster also weighed in on the President's decision to militarily strike cartel boats allegedly smuggling drugs, saying he supports the mission but believes there must be "more transparency" around the strategy. Finally, McMaster closed by discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine, and why now, he says, is the moment to call Putin's bluff. Listen to the full interview below!

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SHE'S BACK: KJP’s Shameless Tour Oct 21, 2025

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The Guy Benson Show 10-21-2025

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BENSON BYTE: Sir Niall Ferguson Calls Trump the "Disrupter-In-Chief" Oct 21, 2025

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Sir Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, columnist for The Times and The Free Press, and best-selling author, joined The Guy Benson Show today as a knighted guest on the show. Ferguson discussed the knighthood process, from nomination to the moment you are told you will be knighted, and reflected on the significance of the honor. Ferguson also weighed in on President Trump's global record just a few months into his second term, saying you "cannot deny" the remarkable number of foreign and domestic policy achievements during the Trump administration, and explained why he's come to view Trump as "the Disrupter-in-Chief." Listen to the full interview below!

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BENSON BYTE: Ayaan Hirsi Ali Discusses the Dangers of Zohran Mamdani and the "Red-Green Alliance" Oct 21, 2025

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Ayaan Hirsi Ali, fellow at the Hoover Institution, best-selling author, founder of the Ayaan Hirsi Ali Foundation, and host of the Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss her upbringing as a Muslim in Somalia and Kenya and how her experiences with Islamic extremism ultimately led her to deconvert. Hirsi Ali explained the crucial difference between Muslims and Islamists, and reflected on the October 7th massacre and the strengthening of what she calls the "red-green alliance" to destroy the West. Hirsi Ali also discussed the alarming rise of antisemitism in the UK, where Jewish citizens increasingly face threats from violent Islamists. Ali and Benson wrapped the interview by addressing New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, arguing that the weaponization of the term "Islamophobia" has allowed his brand of radicalism to thrive. Listen to the full interview below!

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Exclusive: Condoleezza Rice One-On-One with Guy Oct 20, 2025

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The Guy Benson Show 10-20-2025

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BENSON BYTE: Kemi Badenoch, Tory Leader and member of UK Parliament, Joins the Guy Benson Show Oct 20, 2025

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Kemi Badenoch, Tory Leader and member of UK Parliament, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss current events and the state of UK politics. Badenoch discussed why Trump's leadership is something that is sorely needed in the U.K, as many across the pond desire a more conservative government. Benson and Badenoch also discussed several shocking free speech stories coming out of the UK, including a Jewish man who was questioned by UK police for openly wearing a Star of David. Benson and Badenoch also discussed the state of conservatism in the UK and how they are viewed by the country, and why she hopes a signifigant "vibe shift" can provide success for her party. Listen to the full interview below.

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Sunday Replay: Martha MacCallum, Editor and Anchor of "The Story" Oct 19, 2025

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SUNDAY REPLAY: On this week's Sunday Replay, we're looking back at our interview with Martha MacCallum!

Guy & Martha discussed her newsy interview w/ NY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Trump's meeting with Zelensky, + MORE! Listen!

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