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Andy McCarthy On Why The FBI Raided Mar-a-Lago Aug 11, 2022

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On this episode, Ben sits down with senior fellow at National Review Institute, former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and FOX News Contributor Andy McCarthy, to discuss his breakdown of what he believes the significance of the FBI's raid on Mar-a-Lago will be from a legal perspective. McCarthy breaks down where he believes the Department of Justice and the FBI may be going with investigations into former President Trump, and what sort of internal discussions may be going on inside those entities about whether to move forward with a case. Plus, they break down whether the former president can run in 2024 even if he is indicted.

Later, Ben gives his insights to the Mar-a-Lago raid and what he believes the political implications of it may be. Plus, he explains why he believes Attorney General Merrick Garland could be facing impeachment.

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Cassy Garcia, Abraham Enriquez & Where The Left Lost The Latino Vote Aug 08, 2022

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Cassy Garcia, Abraham Enriquez & Where The Left Lost The Latino Vote

On this episode, Ben sits down with the Republican nominee for Texas' 28th congressional district Cassy Garcia and Abraham Enriquez, Founder and President of Bienvenido, a non-profit dedicated to Hispanic voter outreach.Cassy, Abraham, and Ben break down why some recent polling is showing a severe shift to the right in voting habits as well as what issues are motivating this new trend, from faith and family to the economy and the border.

Later, Ben weighs in on why some of former President Trump's preferred candidates, with little political experience that have won their Senate primaries, may create an uphill battle for Republicans hoping to take back the Senate in November.

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Jeannette Cooper & The Psychology Of Transgenderism Aug 04, 2022

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On this episode, Ben sits down with Chicago mother Jeannette Cooper to share the story of her 12-year-old daughter, who she has not seen in nearly four years.

Jeannette explains the circumstances in which she lost custody of her daughter because she failed to understand her "gender identity" and describes the minimal amount of contact she has had with her daughter since losing custody in 2019. Later, Jeanette dives into the psychology and reasonings behind children abandoning their biological gender, and she outlines the legal steps that she has taken to reunite with her daughter.

Plus, Ben weighs in on the recent Senate vote to add Sweden and Finland into NATO, how this affects American foreign policy in Eastern Europe, and how the move signals a departure from Trump-era foreign policy for the Republican party.

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Ari Fleischer & Where The Media Lost Their Way Aug 01, 2022

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On this episode, Ben sits down with former White House Press Secretary and author Ari Fleischer, to discuss his new book Suppression, Deception, Snobbery, and Bias: Why the Press Gets So Much Wrong - And Just Doesn't Care.

Ben and Ari discuss the fundamentals of why the press is so overwhelmingly staffed by those with left-wing views, and how that ultimately benefits conservatives. Plus, they discuss Ari's involvement with the LIV golf league, and why he believes the league may be able to coexist with the PGA Tour.

Later, Ben discusses the criticism that the LIV Golf Tour has received, how LIV ties into the United States' relationship with Saudi Arabia, and how consumers can have the final say in how America interacts with foreign nations.

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Mark Brnovich, Jim Lamon & The Arizona Senate Primary Jul 28, 2022

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On this episode, Ben sits down with two of the three main Republican contenders for the Arizona Senate ahead of the August 2nd primary. Ben is joined by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, and then he sits down with businessman Jim Lamon to cover the main issues voters are looking at. From the Southern border and the economy, to how each campaign would handle Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) in the general, to what Republicans would do if they take back the Senate.

Later, Ben addresses the current leading candidate Blake Masters declining to be interviewed. Ben breaks down Masters' current strategy of not speaking with the press, as well as the uphill battles he believes Masters would face should he become the Republican nominee.

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Chad Pergram & What Really Happens Inside Congress Jul 25, 2022

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On this episode, Ben is joined by FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram to discuss what the 117th Congress may get done before the 2022 Midterm Elections. Chad sheds light on how the Congressional baseball game may be a place for critical deals to be brokered, as well as if the January 6th committee may subpoena Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's wife, Virginia Thomas.

Then, Chad explains why, even if the Republicans take back the House, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy doesn't have an easy path to becoming Speaker of the House and shares some of the anecdotes and insights from his over 20 years of experience covering Capitol Hill.

Later, Ben weighs in on why he believes as a culture, people need to return to leaning on liberty-based values in order to flourish most as a society.

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Morgan Ortagus & The Ruthlessness of Politics Jul 21, 2022

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On this episode, Ben sits down with former State Department Spokesperson in the Trump administration Morgan Ortagus to discuss her recent run for a Tennessee congressional seat and what she learned from running about the current state of politics.

Then, Ben and Morgan discuss the future of the America First policy agenda, as well as why Morgan believes Iran is on the path to obtaining a nuclear weapon. Plus, they weigh in on the state of foreign affairs today, and why she thinks President Biden's worldview is stuck in the 1990s.

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Tom Rinaldi & Baseball's Most Prolific Forgotten Tragedy Jul 18, 2022

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On this episode, Ben sits down with the winner of 16 Sports Emmy Awards and seven Edward R. Murrow Awards, FOX Sports journalist Tom Rinaldi to discuss his brand new podcast, Wesley, the story of the life and tragic death of former Major League Baseball player Lyman Wesley Bostock Jr.

Rinaldi breaks down his research and the compelling story of Wesley, the only player in MLB history to be murdered mid-season, and breaks down how he left a lasting impact on the game, so much that greats such as George Brett and Rod Carew still feel greatly affected by his death. Ben and Tom discuss the current state of sports media and gambling's new impact on the sports world.

Later, Ben shares why he believes President Biden may be at a tipping point, as even mainstream outlets are now aggressively questioning the president's effectiveness, and weighs in on who he believes may actually decide who the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee will be.

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Walter Russell Mead: Where Biden Gets It Wrong In The Middle East Jul 14, 2022

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On this episode, Ben sits down with Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship at Hudson Institute, Walter Russell Mead, to discuss his new book Arc Of The Covenant: The United States, Israel, and The Fate of The Jewish People. Mead outlines what mistakes he believes the Biden Administration has made in their Middle East diplomacy, as well as what he believes most people get wrong about America’s relationship with Israel.

Later, Ben explains why despite his policy successes, he is ready to move on from former President Donald Trump, and why voters may feel the same way.

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Delano Squires: How The Left Controls The National Conversation Jul 12, 2022

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On this episode, Ben sits down with contributor at The Blaze, Delano Squires, to discuss what is next for the country in the post-Roe era. Plus they talk about how the left dominates the national political narrative, and what conservatives can do to share their personal values.

Later, Ben revisits his conversation with Oliver Wiseman on the departure of Boris Johnson and ponders what could be next for Britain's political landscape.

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