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Second GOP debate tonight

Second GOP debate tonight. North Korea to expel U.S. soldier Travis King who crossed border. Woke Wednesday. Hollywood writers to return to work after WGA leaders vote to end strike. Target says it will close nine stores in major cities across four states because of theft. Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth by up to $2.2 billion, New York judge rules. Ali Bradley, NewsNation, Southwest correspondent, talks about what is really happening on the Southwest border. Parents are using AirTags to track their kids. Amazon.com set to meet with US FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuit. Colin Kaepernick pens letter to Jets, requests to be signed to New York's practice squad.

1h 49m
Sep 27
Biden, Trump to woo union workers in Michigan as auto strikes grow

Biden, Trump to woo union workers in Michigan as auto strikes grow. National EAS test. Travis Kelce jerseys spike 400% in sales - at $175 EACH - after Taylor Swift saw him play for Kansas City Chiefs. Possible Government shutdown in 5 days. A push for a 4 day work week. Bob Menendez remains defiant amid bribery charges and calls to resign. What is Silent Walking? Student loan scams on the rise as October repayment date approaches.

1h 49m
Sep 26
Biden approval rating hits new low

Biden approval rating hits new low. Hollywood screenwriters and studios reach tentative deal to resolve strike. Pressure grows on Bob Menendez to resign from Senate after indictment. Second GOP debate coming up. GM, Stellantis dealers and customers face dwindling parts as UAW strike expands. Weekend box office movie numbers. California CARE Court takes aim at severe mental illness. More than 200 Oakland businesses plan to strike on Tuesday, demand public safety resources.

1h 49m
Sep 25
Americans increasingly dread the current political climate

Americans increasingly dread the current political climate. The US obesity problem. Biden administration takes steps to remove medical bills from credit reports. Baltimore's failing schools. Biden announces $325 million in Ukraine aid during Zelensky visit. Migrant border crossing into the US at a record high. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the fear of running out of money in retirement. Bret Baier interviews MBS.

1h 49m
Sep 22
Federal Reserve decides not to raise rates

Federal Reserve decides not to raise rates. Former Capitol police chief Steven Sund testifies about Jan 6 security failures. Negligence lawsuit filed over Google Maps after man died driving off a collapsed bridge. More Americans living paycheck to paycheck. The immigrant population in the U.S. is climbing again, setting a record last year. Yet another threat of a government shutdown. Optimal age of happiness. AI lawsuits.

1h 49m
Sep 21
Only 16% of Americans trust the federal government

Only 16% of Americans trust the federal government. Zelensky to visit Congress on Thursday. UAW demanding four-day work week as strike continues. Protesters in Staten Island block bus carrying illegal immigrants. Woke Wednesday. 'Alien corpses' in Mexico undergo CT scan. 13-year-old girl attacked by woman at McDonalds, bystanders take video instead of intervening. Alabama band director tased by police after high school football game.

1h 49m
Sep 20
Debris reportedly found in South Carolina after F-35 stealth fighter jet disappearance

Debris reportedly found in South Carolina after F-35 stealth fighter jet disappearance. UAW strike enters day 5 with new deadline to reach deal with Big 3 set. Biden to press allies for Ukraine aid to beat back Russian invasion in U.N. speech. The cost of raising a child today. Plane carrying 5 Americans freed from Iran lands in US. Russell Brand sexual assault allegations countered with conspiracy theories.

1h 49m
Sep 19
UAW strike enters fourth day, how will it affect the economy?

UAW strike enters fourth day, how will it affect the economy? Iran releases five Americans in prisoner exchange. UK police urged to investigate sex assault allegations against comedian Russell Brand. Drew Barrymore says she won't resume talk show amid strikes after backlash. Trump appears on Meet the Press. F-35 fighter jet missing after pilot ejects during 'mishap'.

1h 49m
Sep 18
UAW strikes begin as deadline passes with no agreement

UAW strikes begin as deadline passes with no agreement. Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges. NASA UAP report finds no evidence of "extraterrestrial" UFOs, but some encounters still defy explanation. MGM reeling from cyber 'chaos' 5 days after attack as Caesars Entertainment says it was hacked too. Chad's NFL picks. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the difference between a Bull and Bear. Electronic device detox. Trump sits down for an interview with Megyn Kelly. Movies opening this weekend.

1h 49m
Sep 15
UAW prepares to strike at Detroit Three automakers, rejects new offers

UAW prepares to strike at Detroit Three automakers, rejects new offers. Federal judge says DACA is illegal in ruling likely headed for Supreme Court. US judge freezes New Mexico governor's gun ban. Continuing effects of inflation. A ufologist claims to show 2 alien corpses to Mexico's Congress. Chicago Teachers Union president enrolled child in private school. NSYNC teases first new song in over 20 years. Men and dating. Biden admin strikes deal with Iran to swap prisoners, release $6 billion in frozen funds.

1h 49m
Sep 14
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces formal Biden impeachment inquiry

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces formal Biden impeachment inquiry. Apple iPhone to switch to USB-C charging. Escaped Pennsylvania inmate Danelo Cavalcante now in custody. Woke Wednesday. Brady Bunch house sells for $3.2 million. Auto workers threaten strike.

1h 49m
Sep 13
Aaron Rodgers carted off field less than 5 minutes into Jets debut

Aaron Rodgers carted off field less than 5 minutes into Jets debut. McDonald's ditches self-serve soda fountains. Trump asks Judge Tanya Chutkan to recuse herself from federal 2020 election subversion case. McCarthy to green light Biden impeachment inquiry this week. Man hoarding incandescent lightbulbs after ban. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia for possible arms talks with Putin. Biden falsely claims he was at Ground Zero ‘the next day’ after 9/11.

1h 49m
Sep 12
Biden's approval rating down to 39%

Biden's approval rating down to 39%. White House staff abruptly end Biden's rambling Vietnam press conference. New Mexico Governor suspends right to carry firearms in Albuquerque. Weekend movie box office numbers. Remembering the victims of 9/11. NFL season kicks off with strong ratings. Earthquake devestates Morocco.

1h 49m
Sep 11
Nikki Haley rising in the polls

Nikki Haley rising in the polls. Climate Change protests at the US Open. DeSantis has heated exchange with audience member over Jacksonville shooting. Highland Park cancels ‘poverty simulation' event ‘due to public feedback'. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, talks about the latest happenings in the stock market. Jimmy Fallon apologizes to staff after toxic workplace allegations. Controversial parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke formally charged with felony child abuse. Coast Guard arrests a man trying to run a giant hamster wheel across the Atlantic.

1h 49m
Sep 08
Age still an issue in upcoming elections

Age still an issue in upcoming elections. Federal prosecutors plan to indict Hunter Biden by the end of the month. NFL season starts today. Mayor Eric Adams says asylum seeker crisis "will destroy New York City". Harvard University ranked worst for free speech. Rolling Stones launch ‘Hackney Diamonds,’ their first new album in almost two decades.

1h 49m
Sep 07
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for Jan. 6 attack

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for Jan. 6 attack. COVID numbers on the rise as new variant spreads. Woke Wednesday. McConnell reportedly not suffering from stroke or seizures, says Capitol doctor. Alex Murdaugh seeks new trial, alleges jury tampering. Ron DeSantis losing donors. NFL season starts Thursday.

1h 49m
Sep 06
Chinese spies gained access to US military bases by posing as tourists

Chinese spies gained access to US military bases by posing as tourists. Weekend movie box office numbers. First lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid. Kim Jong Un may soon meet with Putin in Russia for arms talks. Colorado boy not backing down after he was kicked out of class for Gadsden flag. The return of a mask mandate? Possible UAW strike.

1h 49m
Sep 05
The Best of Chad Benson

The Best of Chad Benson

1h 49m
Sep 05
The Best of Chad Benson

The Best of Chad Benson

1h 49m
Sep 01
McConnell freezes again while speaking with reporters

McConnell freezes again while speaking with reporters. Florida begins to assess damage after Hurricane Idalia. Weird baby names from last year. Price of school supplies up 20 percent. Burger King lawsuit. Flash mob of thieves hits Signal Hill Home Depot, leaves with $5,000 in power tools. Loan defaults again on the rise. Return of a mask mandate? Brian Noonan of WTMJ radio talks news of the day.

1h 49m
Aug 31
Families of service members killed in 2021 Kabul airport attack demand accountability

Families of service members killed in 2021 Kabul airport attack demand accountability from Biden. Trump may not attend arraignment in Fulton County. President Biden admits Inflation Reduction Act failed to lower costs for Americans. White Sox game shooting happened after fan snuck gun into stadium. Massive Emergency Alert System test scheduled for October. Nepo home ownership. X to allow paid political ads. RFK Jr. not invited to any shows on major news networks. Complaints of strong marijuana smell at US Open.

1h 49m
Aug 30
Biden makes unproven claim that he was a civil rights activist

Biden makes unproven claim that he was a civil rights activist. The National Archives possesses about 5,400 emails and records linked to President Joe Biden’s email aliases. Armed robbers rob Chicago TV crew reporting on armed robberies. Airline launches ‘only adult’ section. Hurricane Idalia strengthens as it targets Florida for Wednesday landfall. Mom will not allow her teen to get a job. New poll shows Americans think Biden is too old to run again. The Urban Doom Loop.

1h 49m
Aug 29
Former Ukraine prosecutor makes explosive claims against Joe and Hunter Biden

Former Ukraine prosecutor makes explosive claims against Joe and Hunter Biden in new interview. Bob Barker, longtime host of ‘The Price Is Right,’ dead at 99. California wins Little League World Series 6-5 over Curacao. Gen Zers using flip phones in effort to disconnect from smartphones. DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist attack. Vivek Ramaswamy says he would've certified the 2020 election results.

1h 49m
Aug 28
Trump arrested in Georgia

Trump arrested in in Georgia. What the GOP and the Democrats consider safe cities. Movies opening this weekend. WB delaying new movies due to writers strike. New strain of Covid emerges. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, discusses current market trends.

1h 49m
Aug 25
GOP debate recap

GOP debate recap. Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly killed in plane crash with no survivors. Trump skips debate for interview with Tucker Carlson. Gen Z terrified of using the phone. Trump replaces top Georgia lawyer ahead of surrender. Teacher arrested for being drunk during school hours. Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research, breaks down the GOP debate.

1h 49m
Aug 24
First GOP debate tonight

First GOP debate tonight. Two weeks after Lahaina wildfire, total number of deaths remains elusive with 100s still missing. Woke Wednesday. Fyre Festival 2. Used car prices at an all-time high. India makes historic uncrewed landing on the moon's south pole. Rudy Giuliani prepares to surrender.

1h 49m
Aug 23
Biden visits Maui after wildfires

Biden visits Maui after wildfires. Trump skipping GOP debate for interview with Tucker Carlson. Classic Queen song left off of new greatest hits album. Search for the missing continues in Maui. Drug use on the rise in older Americans. Manufactured racism. Suspect named in fatal shooting of California store owner over a Pride flag.

1h 49m
Aug 22
Hilary batters California after making landfall in Mexico

Hilary batters California after making landfall in Mexico. Trump plans to skip GOP debate. Biden to visit fire-ravaged Maui on Monday as search efforts continue. Weekend box office numbers. Hidden city ticketing.

1h 49m
Aug 21
Maui emergency chief resigns following criticism of wildfire response

Maui emergency chief resigns following criticism of wildfire response. Hurricane Hilary now Category 4 storm on path to Southern California. Movies opening this weekend. Trump cancels press conference on election fraud claims, citing attorneys' advice. Trump seeks trial on election interference charges in 2026.

1h 49m
Aug 18
Where is the US economy heading?

Where is the US economy heading? Gene-edited pig kidney transplanted into brain-dead patient 1 month ago is still functioning. ChatGPT bias. Ukraine’s counteroffensive inches forward. Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' Hits No. 1. Seearch for missing persons in Maui continues.

1h 49m
Aug 17