Guy Benson Show

The Guy Benson Show 11-10-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Riley Gaines, host of “The Riley Gaines Podcast” on OutKick, best-selling author, and TPUSA contributor, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the Charlie Kirk murder trial being set for June 2028. Benson and Gaines break down the backlash and rhetoric coming from the left surrounding the assassination, including the latest Dave Chappelle joke and comments made about his death across multiple podcasts. They also dive into the debate over males competing in women's sports and discuss California's new marriage legislation, among other topics. Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deke Letson, 10-year Army and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, as well as founder of Veterans Exploration Therapy, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to share his personal experience with PTSD, and the journey that led to his recovery. Letson, who joined the Army in 2003, self-isolated when he returned home from serving after a decade, and experienced an intense period. Later, he went into detail about how a wedding in Panama five years later caused his delayed onset PTSD to emerge, and the system and bureaucratic failures of the Veteran Affairs when he sought help. Plus, Letson shared with Guy hitting rock bottom in 2018, and how he founded the Veterans Exploration Therapy Organization. Listen to the full interview with Letson and Benson here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 11-09-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ambassador Michael McFaul, the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the Russia–Ukraine war and President Donald Trump's comments on 60 Minutes Sunday night. Benson and McFaul discuss how the president's comments may come across to the American people. They also talk about how President Trump has handled the Russia–Ukraine war, and McFaul criticizes the stance Trump has taken. He mentions the war crimes President Putin has committed in Ukraine, specifically citing attacks on civilians. All that and much more. Listen here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Kraushaar, Fox News Radio Political Analyst & Editor in Chief of Jewish Insider, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to give his post mortem analysis on the midterms— calling Democrats’ victory the “most historic landslide” he witnessed. Kraushaar and Benson then identified reasons for Republican losses, such as inflation, affordability, and other key issues being unaddressed, and discussed how gerrymandering in states such as North Carolina and Texas backfired. Kraushaar then delved into ongoing Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska, potential Democratic leadership fights and tensions, and more. Listen to the full interview with Kraushaar and Benson here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's #guybensonshow Sunday Replay, we're looking back at Guy’s conversation with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent! Sec. Bessent touched on inflation surrounding food and rent prices, how immigration enforcement opened up more jobs for American citizens, his approach to his role, and more. Listen at GuyBensonShow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The team gave their Halloween recap, and Guy’s election day started with a bang over a bizarre coffee-ordering experience. PLUS, how did Cookie become best friends with her uber driver, and give them her phone number? Tune in for that, and MORE on this week's Bonus Benson. 🎧! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 11-06-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marc Thiessen, columnist at The Washington Post, Fox News contributor, fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and co-host of the podcast What the Hell Is Going On? Making Sense of the World, previously served as chief speechwriter to President George W. Bush and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, joined The Guy Benson Show today to recap the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. Thiessen also breaks down the upcoming dynamics between Republicans and Democrats over the next two years. Plus, Benson and Thiessen discuss the fallout and criticism surrounding JD Vance’s viral post, and much more. Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brit Hume, Chief Political Analyst for Fox News Channel, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to analyze Tuesday’s major electoral victory for Democrats, with Brit calling it a significant shift in the political landscape. Benson and Hume then compared and contrasted Tuesday night to other Republican losses, specifically 1994 when Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives for the first time in 40 years, discussed whether Trump is a “lame duck” president, potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election, and more. Listen to the full interview with Hume and Benson here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 11-05-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Domenech, Fox News contributor, joined The Guy Benson Show today to talk about the post–Election Day blame game going on among Republicans. Domenech and Benson look at all the reasons behind Tuesday’s blue wave and what could have been done to prevent it. They dive into the war in Iran and how that played a large role in the swing toward Democrats. Domenech also gives his heated thoughts on Vice President JD Vance and his recent post. All that and much more. Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Katherine Ham Outkick Columnist, co-author of the book "End of Discussion," and best friend of the program, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on the results of Tuesday night’s midterm elections, and overwhelming blue wave. Mary Katherine compared it to the 2016 presidential election when the “blue wall crumbled,” and blamed multiple factors in driving voter dissatisfaction: inflation, gas prices, and affordability. Benson and Ham then analyzed campaigns, such as Republican Senator Cindy-Hyde Smith for Mississippi Senate, who’s response to high beef prices became a viral liability, North Carolina’s volatility, and more. Listen to the full interview with Mary Katherine and Benson here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 11-04-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Bevan, co-founder and executive editor of RealClearPolitics, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the results of Election Night and what they mean for Republicans going forward. Benson and Bevan look at some of the silver linings to be found, while Bevan discusses exit polls showing an overwhelming left-leaning vote among independents. They also examine other voter breakdowns that led to last night's results. Additionally, Bevan discusses the accuracy of pre-election polling and how to view polls going forward, plus much more. Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, writer for the WSJ, and author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the results of last night’s midterm elections, and how the economy played a role. Moore argued that, although the U.S. economy is strong with a growing GDP and the lowest poverty rate in 50 years, there was a critical disconnect: voters’ financial situations. Benson and Moore then shifted to President Trump’s tariff policies, which voters strongly disliked based on exit polling data, and more. Listen to the full interview with Moore and Benson here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 11-3-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, MD (R-KS) (@RogerMarshallMD), member of the Senate Committees on Agriculture, Finance, HELP, and Budget, joined The Guy Benson Show on Election Day to encourage voters across the country to get out to the polls. Senator Marshall and Guy Benson discussed the high-stakes Senate race in Kansas, the critical importance of voter turnout, the impact of President Trump's recent rally, and the key differences between Marshall and his opponent. Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sen. Jon Husted, the Junior Senator from Ohio, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to give voters his final pitch in his Senate race. Sen. Husted gives his perspective on what he has seen as far as early voting turnout, and urges his fellow Ohioans to go out and vote. Benson and Husted then discuss Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown, who Husted calls “the failed system,” as well as the differences in their key policies such as immigration, and voting. Listen to the full interview with Sen. Husted and Benson below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 11-02-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor for Fox News & Anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier, weeknights at 6pm & author of the book "The Case For America: An Argument on Behalf of Our Nation," joined us on the Guy Benson Show today for a discussion on tomorrow night’s midterm elections. Baier and Benson touch on the latest poll for seven key Senate races, showing Democrats leading all seven races, as well as their thoughts on races in Maine, Ohio, Florida, and South Carolina. Baier then explains Fox News' polling methodology, we hear Guy’s predictions on three possible outcomes, and more. Listen to the full interview with Baier and Benson below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Bessent, businessman, investor, and currently the 79th United States Secretary of the Treasury, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the United States economy, specifically inflation surrounding areas such as food and rent prices. Benson and Bessent discussed the job market and how deportations and immigration enforcement have opened up more jobs for American citizens. They also addressed the new fraud whistleblower program that Bessent spoke on the other day and the goals of this program. Finally, Bessent talked about his communication style, his approach to his role, and much more. Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's #guybensonshow Sunday Replay, we're looking back at Guy’s conversation with Maine Senator Susan Collins! Sen. Collins, who is in a tight Senate race with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, discussed his endorsement by the Democratic Socialists of America, and more. Listen at GuyBensonShow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guy receives an exciting new title: Hall of Fame inductee! He and best friend Dan D’Uva, play-by-play broadcaster for the Vegas Golden Knights, discussed getting inducted into their high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame, and what that night meant to them. Plus, does the gang have any spooky plans for Halloween? Why does Cookie feel sentimental? Tune in for that, and MORE on this week's Bonus Benson. 🎧! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-30-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) joined The Guy Benson Show today to talk about his key senate race in Alaska. Senator Sullivan also addresses the controversy surrounding the other Dan Sullivan placed on the ballot. Benson and Sullivan talk about his opponent Mary Peltola and her role in the controversy. They discuss how this may affect the outcome during Tuesday election and what should happen next. Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Johnson, a retired attorney from Minnesota and co-founder of the conservative Power Line blog, joined The Guy Benson Show today to share details on his investigation on U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, which began in 2016. Johnson pointed out the marriage fraud allegations that Rep. Omar married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi in 2009, who is rumored to be her brother, as well as the discovery of two marriages through Minnesota’s online marriage database. Benson and Johnson then discussed other irregularities, such as changes in her name and date of birth, finance irregularities from her 2019 campaign, and more. Listen to the full interview with Johnson and Benson below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-29-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sen. Rick Scott, (R-FL), Senator from Florida and member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Budget Committee, Armed Services Committee, and Foreign Relations Committee, joined The Guy Benson Show today for a discussion on the Senate race in his state of Florida. Sen. Scott emphasized the importance of early voting, and noted that Republicans haven’t turned out in typical levels yet. Benson and Sen. Scott then touch on Democratic nominee Angie Nixon’s response on whether Cuba is a dictatorship, saying she’d “have to take their word for it,” the dramatic political shift in Florida, how political figures such as Hasan Piker and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have influenced the Democratic Party, and more. Listen to the full interview with Sen. Scott and Benson below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) joined The Guy Benson Show today to talk about his crucial race for Texas Governor. Benson and Abbott discussed his opponent's radical voting record surrounding border security, law enforcement, and taxation. Abbott highlighted Texas's recent economic success, noting that the state leads America in job creation. They also discussed the impact President Trump is having on the midterm elections during his recent campaign events. Abbott concluded with a message to voters, among other topics. Listen here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-28-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss her Senate race in Maine. With just six days until Election Day, Collins remains in a tight race against her opponent, Troy Jackson. Benson and Collins discussed Jackson's endorsement by the Democratic Socialists of America. Collins also broke down her record and accomplishments as Maine’s senator, as well as her vision for the state's future. Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hon. Karl Rove, senior advisor and deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush, Fox News contributor, and Wall Street Journal columnist, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to a bombshell exposé from The New York Times involving Alaska Democrats. Rove explains that they recruited a candidate with the same name as incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan to confuse voters, and was a coordinated effort involving the Democratic campaign, Democratic Senatorial Committee, and a super PAC. Benson and Rove then go over a suspicious campaign mailer in Texas promoting libertarian candidate Ted Brown for U.S. Senate, the South Carolina Senate race, and more. Listen to the full interview with Rove and Benson below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-27-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Bevan, co-founder and executive editor of RealClearPolitics, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to break down election polling, and the makeup of voters for the midterms. Bevan shed some light on the controversy involving Wedgewood Polls— a polling firm that fabricated data— and a lack of vetting standards in the polling industry. With Benson, he elaborated on the rigorous vetting process for RealClearPolitics, discussed a blue wave vs. red wave scenario, macro factors of this election, and more. Listen to the full interview with Bevan and Benson below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda Devine—Fox News Contributor, NY Post Columnist, Author of "THE BIG GUY: How a President and His Son Sold Out America," and host of the hit podcast “Podforce One”—joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest hit piece against Elon Musk. Devine and Benson break down Kara Swisher talking on her podcast about arresting Elon Musk, as well as a vulgar clip attacking Musk. They also discuss threats from Senator Elissa Slotkin directed at young people who want to join the Trump administration or conservative politics. Additionally, Devine dives into voter fraud and election security with just 7 days until the midterm elections, along with much more. Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-26-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Fahey, former Acting ICE Director and former federal prosecutor, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to walk us through the investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, with allegations including a falsified birth name, marriage fraud involving her brother, as well as passport and identity fraud. Benson and Fahey then discuss a significant ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that allows ICE to detain illegal immigrants without bond, its effects on deportations, a recent incident involving an illegal immigrant defacing an Iwo Jima war memorial in Virginia, and more. Listen to the full interview with Fahey and Benson below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former longtime NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya—host of The Michele Tafoya Podcast and Republican candidate for the Minnesota State Senate—joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss her high-stakes race with just eight days until the midterms. Tafoya and Benson break down key highlights from her recent debate against opponent Peggy Flanagan, discuss rising gang violence in Minnesota, and address recent shootings near high school events. They also discuss the backing of each of the candidates, that and much more. Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's #guybensonshow Sunday Replay, we're looking back at Guy’s conversation with Former Secretary of State and CIA Director, Mike Pompeo! Sec. Pompeo provided details on his new geopolitical and global strategy firm, CNQ Global Advisors, gave his assessment of Steve Witkoff’s comments referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian,” and more. Listen at GuyBensonShow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gang reacts to a Democratic candidate’s boozy interview, and Cookie is buzzing with excitement about seeing her beloved Jets! Plus, Guy and Owen discuss their plans to attend a hockey game after the show, but Cookie felt the need to get involved somehow. Tune in for that, and MORE on this week's Bonus Benson. 🎧! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-23-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Lowry, editor of National Review and author of The Case for Nationalism, joined guest host Harry Hurley on The Guy Benson Show to discuss the latest developments surrounding Ilhan Omar. Lowry breaks down the controversies surrounding her name and marriage, including Omar’s response in a recent interview when asked whether she married her brother. Hurley and Lowry also discuss how the controversy could unfold and share their perspectives on the results of the midterm elections. All that and more! Listen Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Rantz, host of the Jason Rantz Show on Seattle Red 770AM and author of the book What's Killing America: Inside the Radical Left's Tragic Destruction of Our Cities, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Harry Hurley to talk about the latest in Washington state, and the midterms. Rantz criticizes a Seattle judge for releasing the 15-year-old suspect of a mass shooting on home detention, and the city’s broken criminal justice system. Both Hurley and Rantz discuss Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against opponent Amy Acton— featuring her estranged mother— and how it damaged his campaign. Plus, they give their midterm election predictions for states such as Iowa, Michigan, Maine, and Minnesota. Listen to the full interview with Rantz and Hurley below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-22-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade, co-host of “Fox & Friends,” host of “One Nation,” host of “The Brian Kilmeade Show,” and bestselling author, joined us on The Guy Benson Show today for an insightful conversation on American history, and foreign policy. Kilmeade provided some insight into his new book, “Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle – Six Founders Who Shaped America's Revolutionary Democracy,” and recounted the story of the Louisiana Purchase. Also in the conversation, Benson and Kilmeade focus on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, President Zelenskyy’s interview with Kilmeade from this week, President Trump’s strategy of engaging with Putin and Xi, and more. Listen to the full interview with Kilmeade and Benson below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State and CIA Director, Fox News contributor, and author of NEVER GIVE AN INCH: Fighting for the America I Love, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the launch of his new geopolitical and global strategy firm, CNQ Global Advisors. Benson and Pompeo break down Steve Witkoff’s comments referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian.” Pompeo also criticizes a new deal to waive sanctions and sell diesel to Russia, arguing that it undermines American interests. Plus, they discuss U.S.-Israel relations, the evolving European political landscape, and much more! Listen to the full interview here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-21-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newt Gingrich, Fox News contributor, former Speaker of the House, and author of the new book America’s Golden Age: Trumpism and an Era of Limitless Possibilities, joined the show today to discuss his latest release, why he wrote it, and the ideas behind it. Gingrich explores why many Americans remain pessimistic despite periods of long-term success. He and Benson also discuss the controversies and future of artificial intelligence and data centers. Plus, Gingrich shares his predictions for the upcoming midterm elections and much more. Listen to the full interview here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices