The Big Ben Show

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Miranda Devine & The Laptop From Hell Sep 13, 2021

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This week, Ben Domenech is joined by Miranda Devine, New York Post Columnist, and FOX News Contributor to discuss some of the major problems they see in reporting and modern media. Miranda shares her experience covering stories other mainstream media outlets won’t, and her thoughts on the lessons she’s taken away since 9/11. Miranda also shares insight into her new book, Laptop From Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech, and the Dirty Secrets the President Tried to Hide Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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MLB : A Look Back at Bill James's Predictions for the 2021 Season Sep 07, 2021

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This week, Ben takes a look back at a conversation with baseball writer and statistician, Bill James. Bill weighs in on which reforms the MLB can implement to improve game play and fan engagement. They also explore the intersection of politics and culture in professional sports, and Major League Baseball’s recent decision to move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta, Georgia in response to a Republican voting rights bill. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Ethan Strauss & Wearing Opinions On Your Sleeve Aug 30, 2021

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This week, Ben Domenech is joined by Golden State Warriors Beat Reporter for The Athletic and House of Strauss newsletter founder Ethan Strauss to discuss what political and cultural dynamics are affecting sports media. Ethan shares his perspective on why sports journalists and columnists speak out on social media as a moral authority when responding to events in society. He also explains how "wokeness" and the increase of drastically opposing viewpoints have changed the way people interact on media platforms. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Elbridge Colby & The True Purpose Of The American Government Aug 23, 2021

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This week, Ben Domenech is joined by Co-Founder and Principal of The Marathon Initiative Elbridge Colby to discuss America’s involvement in the Afghanistan crisis. Elbridge shares his take on President Joe Biden’s responses in a recent interview with George Stephanopoulos. He also shares his thoughts on American policy and the true purpose of our government. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Byron York "This Will Be Seen As A Failure Of The Commander-In-Chief" Aug 16, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Byron York, Fox News Contributor, and Chief Political Correspondent at The Washington Examiner. As Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, Byron breaks down the United States' presence in the region over the last 20 years. They discuss the actions of the Biden administration, the goals of previous administrations, and the long-term ramifications of this event on the way the Biden White House is covered in the press. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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FOX Across America's Jimmy Failla & The Irony Of New York Politics Aug 09, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Jimmy Failla, host of FOX Across America, a comedian, and former NYC cab driver. This week, Jimmy shares his perspective on politics as a native New Yorker, giving this week's episode a touch of comedy when discussing the ridiculousness of NY politics, and how they are rich with irony, personal conflict, and overall stupidity. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Savannah Edwards & Fighting The Culture War From TikTok Aug 02, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Savannah Edwards, aka @thisissavvy, a viral Tik-Tok content creator and social media influencer. On this episode, Savannah discusses her thoughts on our current socio-cultural moment, the importance of Patriotism and Christianity in her messages on the social media platform and the correct role of the American "free" press. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Darryl Cooper: The Man Behind That Viral 2020 Twitter Thread Jul 26, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Darryl Cooper, aka @martyrmade, the Host of The MartyrMade Podcast and Co-host of The Unraveling Podcast with Jocko Willink. Earlier this month, Darryl Cooper tweeted a thread about why supporters of President Trump believe the 2020 election was stolen. That thread went so viral, that Cooper's followers increased by the tens of thousands and Tucker Carlson read the tweets aloud on Tucker Carlson Tonight. On this episode, Ben and Darryl discuss the nuances of his thread, increased conservative distrust in institutions, the pitfalls of the American Left, and the current status of our political landscape. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Mike Gonzalez: What Cuba's Pro-Liberty Protests Reveal About The Left Jul 19, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher, and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Mike Gonzalez, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy Senior Fellow and Angeles T. Arredondo E Pluribus Unum Fellow at the Heritage Foundation. In this conversation, Mike and Ben discuss the pro-liberty protests in Cuba in response to the failings of the Cuban government, the Biden Administration's response to this outcry, and the influence of far-left groups like Black Lives Matter on these events. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Voddie Baucham Jr: A Citizen Of Another Kingdom Jul 12, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher, and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Voddie Baucham Jr, the author of "Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe," and other titles. In this conversation, Ben and Voddie discuss the secularization of American culture and the influence of Critical Race Theory on society. They also discuss what fatherhood and faith have taught them about our modern times. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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