The Big Ben Show

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The Decades-Long Consequences Of COVID-19 Apr 26, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Martin Kulldorff, PhD and Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD. In this conversation, Dr. Kulldorff and Dr. Bhattacharya discuss how to improve trust in public health overall, the problems with mass lockdowns and COVID-19, and their thoughts on vaccinations and vaccine passports. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Adam Carolla & Our All Woke, No Joke Culture Apr 19, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes comedian, author and host of the Adam Carolla Show, Adam Carolla. In this conversation, Ben and Adam discuss the changing "woke" culture within the comedy world, Adam shares what would help late night television return to its former glory and what he believes is his key to success. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Bill James & The Future Of Baseball Apr 12, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes 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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Lionel Shriver & The Importance Of Difficult People Apr 05, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes American author and journalist, Lionel Shriver. In this conversation, Shriver explains why she believes Britons are reveling “in being ordered about and told what to do,” throughout the pandemic. They discuss Shriver's love of difficult people, those who question the rules, and the importance of liberty and freedom in the time of COVID-19. Later, Shriver previews her upcoming novel, Should We Stay Or Should We Go, available June 8th. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Sen. Josh Hawley & Power Of Populism Mar 29, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Senator Josh Hawley, (R-MO). In this conversation, Senator Hawley explains his legislative philosophy, his commitment to the preservation of conservative ideals and his interest in challenging corporate giants in big tech and big business. They also touch on his recent press coverage, including a piece in Reason Magazine calling his agenda "Toxic Populism." Finally, Senator Hawley gives his thoughts on the progressive left's culture war, a possible Left-Right populist alliance, and the Biden Administration's management of China and the southern border. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Abigail Shrier & Sex And Gender In America Mar 22, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes journalist and attorney Abigail Shrier, the author of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters. In this discussion, Shrier explains the startling numbers behind increased gender dysphoria among young women in the United States, the challenges she has faced in advocating for her work, and her testimony before congress on H.R.5, The Equality Act. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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David Shor & The Mathematics Of Winning Elections Mar 15, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes political data scientist David Shor, the Head of Data Science at OpenLabs R&D and a Senior Fellow at The Center for The American Progress Action Fund. In this discussion, David explains what the available data can tell us about the American electorate, partisanship, and candidacy in American elections over the last decade. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech

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Shelby Steele & The Consequences of Courage Mar 08, 2021

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Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech publisher, and co-founder of The Federalist this week as he welcomes author, race relations expert and Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, Shelby Steele. In this discussion, Shelby shares how the conversation around race has changed over his lifetime, he helps explain the difference between equality and equity in America and what he sees as some of the larger issues facing race in the country today.

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The Ben Domenech Podcast Trailer Mar 02, 2021

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Each week Ben Domenech offers his perspective on the latest news of the day. With a new episode available each Monday, the program will follow the publisher and co-founder of The Federalist as he welcomes politicians, authors, musicians and journalists for engaging interviews that go beyond the day’s headlines.

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