Today, Ben sits down with former Secretary of the Interior in the Trump Administration, David Bernhardt, to discuss his new book, You Report to Me: Accountability for the Failing Administrative State. Ben and David discuss how the Washington D.C. swamp really works and reveals how unaccountable power has quietly concentrated in the administrative state over the last two decades. Drawing on his experiences working under two administrations, David details how President Trump's enabling leadership ...
Jun 20, 2023•45 min
Ben and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) have a wide-ranging conversation covering a wide variety of issues Rubio lays out in his new book 'Decades of Decadence: How Our Spolied Elites Blew America's Inheritance of Liberty, Security, and Prosperity. In the book, Rubio explains elites’ attacks on what he calls the four key elements of American strength: good local jobs, stable families, geographical communities, and a sovereign nation that serves as a beacon of freedom and prosperity. Plus, he weighs o...
Jun 13, 2023•43 min
As the news of the stunning PGA and LIV Golf merger breaks, Ben sits down with FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, who shares his inside knowledge of how the deal went down and how he thinks it will play out for the game of golf. Plus, Ben explains why the saga could have implications even larger than the game of golf. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 07, 2023•25 min
On this episode, Ben sits down with former Speaker of the House and 2012 GOP Presidential Candidate, Newt Gingrich, to discuss his new book, March To The Majority: The Real Story Of The Republican Majority. Drawing on his time as Speaker and vast knowledge of history and politics, Speaker Gingrich illuminates new paths to victory for Republicans, and how they can build a winning coalition in 2024 and beyond. Later, Ben breaks down the many dynamics of the 2024 Presidential Election, specifically...
Jun 06, 2023•47 min
Recorded just hours before Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden reached a deal on the debt ceiling, Ben sits down with Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) to discuss the inside scoop on the negotiations. Plus, they discuss the fallout from the Durham report. Later, they discuss some of the intricacies of Republican party politics in Arizona, and what Republicans can do moving forward to make the state red again. Then, Ben shares his Memorial Day message. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Lea...
May 30, 2023•39 min
Today, Ben is joined by Cause of Action attorney, Eric Bolinder, in a case on behalf of New Jersey fishermen who challenge the federal government's attempt to unlawfully force them to pay monitoring fees without congressional approval. The case would challenge the 'Chevron' precedent and could significantly change federal agencies' power scope. Breaking down a complex case in a digestible fashion, Ben and Eric explain why normally, federal bureaucrats have a significant advantage in court agains...
May 23, 2023•36 min
On this episode, Ben sits down with Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) to discuss his new book Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs. Senator Hawley argues that the character of men and the male virtue that goes along with it is a necessary ingredient to a functioning society and a healthy, free republic. Later, Ben shares his thoughts on a potential looming presidential announcement from Florida Governor Ron Desantis as well as the past weekend's campaign events in Iowa. Follow Ben on Twitter: @...
May 16, 2023•40 min
Author Evan Nierman joins Ben to discuss his new book, The Cancel Culture Curse: From Rage to Redemption in a World Gone Mad. They discuss why cancel culture has become so pervasive in American life, as well as how specifically to fight back against it. Later, Ben discusses what some recently released polling means for the current media and political landscape. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 09, 2023•39 min
Today, Ben sits down with Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, Corey DeAngelis to discuss the President of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten's troublesome Capitol Hill testimony as well as the battle for school choice. Later, they dive into Corey's new book, Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools are Failing Today's Students. Later, Ben gives his latest analysis on the 2024 Presidential Election. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad cho...
May 02, 2023•36 min
Ben is joined by the 47th Vice President Of The United States Michael Richard Pence. Ben and the former Vice President discuss the need to highlight fiscal responsibility as the nation faces a severe debt crisis in the near future, and social security insolvency further down the road. Plus, Vice President shares his opinion on why he believes some January 6th protestors have been unfairly painted with a broad brush and the need for real election integrity. Later, he explains how as President he ...
Apr 25, 2023•38 min
Ben sits down with former Michigan Congressman Peter Meijer to give an inside look at what he believes America's greatest challenges are from an institutional, political, and cultural perspective. Drawing from his term in Congress and military service, Peter discusses what he believes are the biggest structural flaws in the current partisan environment, and whether or not those can be solved with a new generation of leaders. Later, Ben uses an insider's perspective to give a less on how Washingt...
Apr 18, 2023•51 min
Ben sits down with The Vice Chairman of the America First Policy Institute Center for American Security, Frederick Fleitz. They discuss where a future administration could build upon former President Trump's foreign policy accomplishments. Plus, they look at how leaders can go about thinning out a federal bureaucracy that would work to undermine America First policies at every turn. Later, Ben gives his perspective on the dueling opinions coming out of a Washington, D.C., and Texas court on the ...
Apr 11, 2023•42 min
On this episode, Ben sits down with the Host of The Re-Education Podcast and Fellow at the Clements Center for National Security at The University of Texas at Austin, Eli Lake. They discuss the merits of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Plus, they examine how this will affect the 2024 Presidential Election. Later, Ben provides insight on how D.A. Bragg’s case against former President Trump could impact the republic. Follow Ben on Twitter: @B...
Apr 06, 2023•35 min
On this episode, Ben sits down with former South Carolina Congressman and Host of The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy. Ben and Trey discuss how politics have changed since they began following politics. Plus, Trey gives an inside look at the halls of Capitol Hill and explains the uphill challenges of fixing many of Congress' broken institutions. Later, Ben breaks down just how the indictment of former President Donald Trump will change American politics. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn mo...
Apr 04, 2023•48 min
On this episode, Ben sits down with FOX News Legal Analyst & George Washington University Law Professor, Jonathan Turley, to discuss the legal intricacies of how the potential indictment of former President Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg could play out. Plus, Turley explains how he has handled holding right-of-center opinions in an increasingly unwelcoming academic world. Professor Turley later explains why either President Biden or former President Trump could one day issue a ...
Mar 28, 2023•39 min
On this episode, Ben sits down with former Indiana Congressman and President of Club For Growth, David McIntosh, to discuss his organization's influence on the current political scene. Ben and David discuss the work the organization is doing to help their preferred candidates get elected and enact fiscally conservative policies. Later, Ben weighs in on the latest developments of a potential indictment and arrest of former President Donald Trump. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about...
Mar 21, 2023•42 min
On this episode, Ben sits down with the former Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council under President Trump, and the Host of Kudlow on FOX Business, Larry Kudlow, to discuss why he believes the U.S. economy faces a potential crisis. Later, Ben weighs in on whether or not it would be a prudent decision to utilize the U.S. Military to address the Southern border crisis. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Mar 14, 2023•40 min
On this episode, Ben sits down with Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, J.D. Haltigan, to discuss the rise of depression in young adults, weighing factors such as culture, social media, and partisan politics. Later, Ben discusses a viral moment from Bill Maher's TV show between Russell Brand and MSNBC Host John Heilemann to shed light on why left-of-center media has a major blindspot and why they have lost the trust of a vast portion of the American public. Follow Ben...
Mar 07, 2023•43 min
On this episode, Ben is joined by former CNN Executive, Steve Krakauer, to discuss his new book, Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People. They discuss how this bias came about, and what can be done to improve mainstream newsrooms' covering of critical issues going forward. Later, Ben explains how an echo chamber of left-leaning newsrooms led to the false labeling of the Wuhan lab leak theory as a 'right-wing conspiracy.' Follow Ben on Twitter: ...
Feb 28, 2023•46 min
On this episode, Ben sits down with the assistant editor of The Claremont Review of Books and The American Mind at the Claremont Institute, Spencer Klavan, to discuss his new book, How to Save the West: Ancient Wisdom for 5 Modern Crises. Ben and Spencer delve into issues of media accuracy, western values, truth, and meaning. Plus, they discuss how A.I. will change the political landscape. Later, Ben pontificates about American parenthood and the lack of community in American life. Follow Ben on...
Feb 21, 2023•44 min
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 ...
Feb 14, 2023•39 min
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. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Feb 07, 2023•34 min
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. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more a...
Jan 31, 2023•20 min
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 ...
Jan 24, 2023•35 min
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. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Jan 17, 2023•51 min
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 Spea...
Jan 09, 2023•36 min
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. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn ...
Jan 02, 2023•32 min
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. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 26, 2022•38 min
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 u...
Dec 19, 2022•22 min
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 knowled...
Dec 12, 2022•47 min
