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The Chad Benson Show

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The Chad Benson Show, where sharp wit meets insightful commentary, and no topic is off-limits. Hosted by the ever-charming Chad Benson, this show is your one-stop shop for an electrifying mix of hard-hitting news, laugh-out-loud moments, and everything in between.

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Episodes

Food prices up 9% over last year

Food prices up 9% last year. Energy prices at an all-time high. Lockdown continues in Shanghai. Push for use of E-15 in wake of high gas prices. Mike Lyons, military analyst, with the latest on the war in Ukraine. 5 shot, unexploded devices found at NYC train station. Lizzo and body positivity. Millennials and Gen Z want different things from employers. California wants to institute a 4-day work week.

Apr 12, 20221 hr 48 min

Russia replaces top commander in Ukraine

Russia replaces top commander in Ukraine. US heading into possible recession. Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters. Elon Musk turns down position on Twitter's board of directors. Will Smith gets 10-year ban from all Academy events. US border crisis continues. Kmart closing one of the last remaining locations. Covid lockdown in Shanghai. QB Dwayne Haskins killed in a traffic accident. Tik Tok Brain.

Apr 11, 20221 hr 50 min

Massive Ukrainian civilian casualties since start of Russian invasion

Massive Ukrainian civilian casualties since start of Russian invasion. Food shortages widespread. Conspiracy theories regarding The Masters golf tournament. The Weather Channel is the most trusted media source. RI school district removing AP courses because they are not equitable. MLB to wire pitchers to send signals. Sean Penn guests on Sean Hannity show. Continuing crisis on US border. Cracker Jack introduces Cracker Jill.

Apr 07, 20221 hr 50 min

Russian atrocities uncovered in Ukraine

Russian atrocities uncovered in Ukraine. Speculation of the US entering the conflict. Kyrsten Sinema talks about the end of Title 42. Tiger Woods will play in The Masters. Economic slowdown. Biden and student loan relief. Fox caught after biting lawmaker on Capitol Hill. Woke Wednesday.

Apr 06, 20221 hr 50 min

Even more sanctions imposed on Russia

Even more sanctions imposed on Russia. Elon Musk becomes largest shareholder of Twitter. Kansas wins NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Kourtney Kardashian marries Travis Barker. Tiger Woods warming up to play in The Masters. Burger King sued over size of Whopper. Republican senators Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney announced Monday night they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Apr 05, 20221 hr 50 min

Ukraine's President gives message during Grammy Awards

Ukraine's President gives message during Grammy Awards. List of Grammy winners. Lynyrd Skynyrd releases song for Ron DeSantis. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives Ukraine war update. Weekend box office numbers. Tiger Woods teases that he might play in The Masters. Biden's border issues. Sacramento shooting. Drag queen summer camp. Taylor Hawkins toxicology report.

Apr 04, 20221 hr 50 min

Biden still blaming Putin for high gas prices in U.S.

Biden still blaming Putin for high gas prices in U.S. Biden now needs to deal with immigration issues. Russia continues to shell Ukrainian cities. Movies opening this weekend. Biden releasing 1 billion barrels of oil a day from the Strategic Reserve. More fallout from new Florida bill. Grammy awards this weekend. Students do not want to return to the classroom. Latest jobs numbers.

Apr 01, 20221 hr 50 min

Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after slapping Chris Rock but refused

Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after slapping Chris Rock but refused. Disney and the "Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida. Bruce Willis "stepping away" from acting because of health condition. Putin "scaling back" in Ukraine. Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices. California discussing reparations. Stories surfacing that Russia may be shooting down their own aircraft. Booster shots approved for those over 50.

Mar 31, 20221 hr 50 min

Inflation still a huge issue

Inflation still a huge issue. Biden administration releases proposed budget. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives insight into Russia's next move in Ukraine. Woke Wednesday. Refugees from Ukraine fleeing to Poland. People still reacting to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.

Mar 30, 20221 hr 50 min

Craig Collins filling in

Craig Collins filling in. Biden says he was not calling for Russian regime change. Buying returned Amazon items. Fast food workers quit on Tik Tok. Teaching Critical Race Theory in schools. Out of date slang terms. Comments on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. Trump shoots a hole in one. Biden's proposed wealth tax.

Mar 29, 20221 hr 50 min

Craig Collins filling in

Craig Collins filling in. Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars over a joke about his wife. Trump pretty much says he is going to run again. Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies unexpectedly. Sanctions on Russia. Most popular bread. NCAA Tournament update. E-scooter sales soar with rising gas prices. Trump holds another rally. Rick Lenkov, Legal Face-Off, talks about the SCOTUS confirmation hearings.

Mar 28, 20221 hr 50 min

Questions about Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine

Questions about Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine. War in Ukraine causing prices to rise 7%. NBC News softens photo of Lia Thomas to make it more feminine. NCAA Tournament upsets. Chad's Academy Award picks. States with the greatest number of residents leaving. Employees want to keep working from home. Poland receives 2 million refugees fleeing Ukraine war.

Mar 25, 20221 hr 50 min

Madeleine Albright dies from cancer at 84

Madeleine Albright dies from cancer at 84. Voters think US should be doing more to help Ukraine repel Russia. Biden attending emergency NATO summit. Ketanji Brown Jackson cannot define "woman" in confirmation hearing. NCAA Tournament update. Kyrie Irving can play basketball again with vaccine mandate lifted.

Mar 24, 20221 hr 50 min

Stalemate between Russia and Ukraine

Stalemate between Russia and Ukraine. Confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson continue. Disney workers walk out over Florida bill. Woke Wednesday. Top female tennis player retires at 25. What people are looking for the most in employment. Pet weddings. New Covid variant.

Mar 23, 20221 hr 50 min

Biden traveling to Brussels to meet with NATO leaders

Biden traveling to Brussels to meet with NATO leaders. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives his opinion on Putin's next move in Ukraine. Investigation into Chinese airline crash. Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings Day 2. Woke-ism as a business. Who to blame for rising gas prices. Deshaun Watson v. Colin Kaepernick. Al Michaels leaving NBC for Amazon. Shelling continues in Mariupol.

Mar 22, 20221 hr 50 min

Day 26 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Day 26 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Justice Clarence Thomas hospitalized with an infection. NCAA Sweet Sixteen. Chinese jet crashes with 132 people on board. Gas prices going back up. Weekend movie box office numbers. Hypersonic weapons. The world's most boring person. Confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson to start. Kanye West's Grammys performance cancelled.

Mar 21, 20221 hr 50 min

Upsets in the NCAA Tournament

Upsets in the NCAA Tournament. Biden meeting with Chinese president. 13-year-old was driving truck in Texas crash that killed 9, including New Mexico college golfers. Russia attacks closer to NATO territory. Happiest places on the planet to live. Movies opening this weekend. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives update on Ukraine and Russia. Big Tech censorship.

Mar 18, 20221 hr 50 min

Immigration issues

Immigration issues. Russia continues shelling Ukrainian cities. Jussie Smollett released from jail after only 5 days. NCAA Tournament starts. Biden blaming gas prices on Putin. Netflix testing program to prevent password sharing. U.S. sending more aid and weapons to Ukraine. Free range kids. St. Patrick's Day.

Mar 17, 20221 hr 50 min

Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives address to U.S. Congress and Canadian Parliament

Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives address to U.S. Congress and Canadian Parliament. Shrinkflation. Push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Woke Wednesday. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives latest news out of Ukraine. Controlling prices. Japan hit with massive earthquake.

Mar 16, 20221 hr 50 min

Latest from Ukraine

Latest from Ukraine. Teacher fired for reading a children's book to children. Dolly Parton declines nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Average price of gas is now $4.30 nationwide. John Cleese gets cut off at SXSW talk. The Oppressed Olympics. Crazy Kanye.

Mar 15, 20221 hr 50 min

National Napping Day

National Napping Day. Russian invasion of Ukraine enters third week. Tom Brady comes out of retirement after only 60 days. Weekend box office numbers. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives an update on Ukraine. Elon Musk challenges Vladmir Putin.

Mar 14, 20221 hr 50 min

Americans stressed over Russia-Ukraine war

Americans stressed over Russia-Ukraine war. MLB and players reach an agreement ending the lockout. Byron York, chief political correspondent Washington Examiner talks about inflation and Ukraine. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail. Biden set to revoke Russia’s most favored nation trade status. California officials raided preschool, interviewed 2-year-olds over mask policies. New on streaming this weekend. Census undercounting certain groups.

Mar 11, 20221 hr 50 min

Kamala Harris in Poland

Kamala Harris in Poland. Ukrainian resistance to Russia remains strong. Economic sanctions on Russia from multiple countries and companies. Recipient of transplanted pig heart dies. Consumer prices still rising. Burglary tourism. Rory Johnston, Managing Director and Market Economist at Price Street Inc, talks about the oil market and prices. MLB lockout continues.

Mar 10, 20221 hr 50 min

Antarctica's most famous shipwreck, the Endurance, found after 106 years

Antarctica's most famous shipwreck, the Endurance, found after 106 years. US Army Patriot missile batteries moving to Poland. Woke Wednesday. Russell Wilson traded to Broncos, Aaron Rodgers staying with Green Bay. More companies stop doing business with Russia. US dismisses Polish plan to transfer fighter jets to US for delivery to Ukraine. Military expert Mike Lyons gives an update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Get a pep talk from a child.

Mar 09, 20221 hr 50 min

Shell Oil ceases doing business in Russia

Shell Oil ceases doing business in Russia. Biden to ban Russian oil imports over Ukraine war. NFL suspends Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley for at least 2022 season for betting on games. Oil prices still rising. Wheat prices soaring. Are you agreeable?

Mar 08, 20221 hr 50 min

Gas prices still rising

Gas prices still rising. WNBA player detained in Russia for drugs. New Sony Walkman. Russia continues attack on Ukraine. Weekend box office numbers. McDonald's and Pepsi still operating in Russia. MLB lockout continues. Mike Lyons, military analyst, gives an update on the Russia/Ukraine situation.

Mar 07, 20221 hr 50 min

Russia attacks Ukrainian nuclear power plant

Russia attacks Ukrainian nuclear power plant. Gas prices soaring. Russian oligarch places $1 million bounty on Putin. Russia shuts down all independent media.

Mar 04, 20221 hr 50 min

3rd largest Ukranian city falls to the Russians

3rd largest Ukranian city falls to the Russians. Oil prices continue to soar. Task Force KleptoCapture, an interagency law enforcement task force dedicated to enforcing sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Redefining masculinity. Jet Blue pilot arrested for being drunk before a flight. Military analyst Mike Lyons with the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 03, 20221 hr 50 min

Biden's first State of the Union Address

Biden's first State of the Union address. Economic sanctions imposed against Russia. Easy puzzle stumps Wheel of Fortune contestants. MLB cancels first 2 series of the season. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute of Public Policy Research, breaks down the SOTU. Ash Wednesday.

Mar 02, 20221 hr 50 min
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