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Congressman McHenry & Fighting China Economically Feb 14, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) to discuss how the United State government must combat the Chinese Communist Party from a financial perspective. Plus, the Congressman explains how lawmakers can better message the Tik Tok problem, as well as how to handle the United State Government's fiscal problems.

Later, Ben touches upon the reporting of Gabe Kaminsky from the Washington Examiner, and how he uncovered the United States government was funding non-profit organizations, whose work focused on targeting right-wing media organizations and pundits.

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Chad Pergram & The State Of Capitol Hill Feb 07, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram. Ben and Chad discuss what they have learned about President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling negotiations, the latest on the fallout from the Chinese spy balloon, as well as outlining what to expect from the 2023 State of the Union address.

Later, Ben previews President Biden's second State of the Union Address.

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Eli Lake & The Future Of American Foreign Policy Jan 31, 2023

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On this episode, Ben revisits a conversation with the Host of The Re-Education Podcast and a Fellow at the Clements Center for National Security at The University of Texas at Austin, Eli Lake. In a selection from Ben's time filling in as the host of The Guy Benson Show on FOX Talk, Ben and Eli discuss the current state of the China-Russia relationship, and how the world is at a crucial stage in what could determine the future of international order.

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Mike Pompeo & Righting America's Place In The World Jan 24, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with former CIA Director and Secretary of State under President Donald Trump, Mike Pompeo, to discuss his new book, Never Give An Inch. Secretary Pompeo details why he believes China is the United States' greatest geopolitical threat. Plus, he outlines the importance of the work he did on Iranian and North Korean nuclear proliferation, as well as preventing Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine while President Trump was in office.

Secretary Pompeo explains what a new Republican president could do in 2025 to reform the careerist bureaucratic nature of the State Department and sheds light on whether he may be planning a run for the presidency.

Later, Ben discusses the recent birth of his second child and the importance of attentive parenthood.

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Aaron Kheriaty & The Biden Administration's Censorship Regime Jan 17, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with the Author of The New Abnormal: The Rise of the Biomedical Security State, Dr. Aaron Kheriaty who explains how the Biden Administration has worked hand in hand with tech companies to censor their political opponents.

Later, Ben gives his take on the significance of President Biden's classified documents scandal, and how he is still being shielded by mainstream media outlets.

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Kevin Roberts & The New Generation Of Congressional Leadership Jan 09, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with The President of The Heritage Foundation, Kevin Roberts to discuss how the election of Speaker Kevin McCarthy finally came together, and what significant effects the new House Rules Committee changes will have on the House of Representatives' ability to govern. They discuss what major changes to government spending Americans may see in the new Congress, as well as what influence the Heritage Foundation may have on this.

Later, Ben explains why he believes Speaker Kevin Mccarthy's tenure may last the full two years and potentially beyond, despite many in Washington ballparking a term of around 8 months.

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Brian Kilmeade & Political Predictions For 2023 Jan 02, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with FOX & Friends co-host and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, Brian Kilmeade, to discuss where they believe the year 2023 will play out politically from the Speaker of the House elections, to who they believe may do better than expected in the 2024 presidential primaries, as well as what Republicans will do with their new narrow majority in Congress.

Later, Ben gives a detailed analysis of how Congress will change in 2023.

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Vivek Ramaswamy & Why He's Still Fighting Corporate Wokeism Dec 26, 2022

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As Elon Musk's reign as CEO of Twitter dominates national headlines, Ben revisits a conversation with tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to put the takeover into a larger context.

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Tom Homan & The Southern Border Crisis Dec 19, 2022

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On this episode, Ben sits down with former Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Tom Homan to discuss the current state of the Southern border crisis as the Title XLII pandemic-era border restrictions are set to be lifted later this week. Homan explains how the current crisis was caused by politics alone, as well as highlighting the dangers of the cartel and the border's direct effect on the fentanyl crisis.

Later, Ben wraps up the year and expands upon where he believes the country faces the largest issues in the current political moment.

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Liz Wheeler & Revaluating The Conservative Movement Dec 12, 2022

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On this episode, Ben is joined by the Host of The Liz Wheeler Show, Liz Wheeler, to discuss the impact of the midterm elections on the conservative movement and the future of the party. Liz argues that Republicans have successfully won public opinion on critical cultural issues. However, she says that electoral strategy and candidate quality cost Republicans. Ben and Liz discuss what changes can be made in the future to remedy the disappointing results.

Later, Ben draws on his background knowledge of the state of Arizona to give his perspective on Senator Kyrsten Sinema's decision to leave the Democratic party and register as an Independent.

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