Episodi

  • The Latest Trump Assassination Attempt Shows Radicalism Has Captured The Left | The Big Ben Show
    Apr 29 2026
    Another attempt on President Trump’s life at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has exposed a chilling new reality: the "ordinariness" of political radicalization in America today. Ben Domenech dives into the manifesto of Cole Allen, whose rhetoric mirrors mainstream resistance language found across social media and legacy news outlets. Ben is joined by Byron York and examines the security failures at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and why the "post-Butler" world requires a permanent shift in presidential protection. Later, Elizabeth Pipko joins the show to discuss the lawfare strategy targeting the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms and shares her personal account of being targeted by the DOJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 12 min
  • Trump Allies Apologize, The Iran Conflict, & Hollywood’s Moral Rot with Andrew Klavan
    Apr 22 2026
    Will the Iran negotiations succeed, or is America heading toward a deeper conflict? Ben Domenech breaks down the JD Vance mission to Islamabad and why Hollywood has lost its soul with guest Andrew Klavan. In this episode, Ben dives into the shifting political allegiances surrounding the President's second term before welcoming Fox News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson. Together, they provide an inside look at the high-stakes negotiations in Pakistan involving Vice President JD Vance and the looming threat of the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Next, Andrew Klavan joins the show to discuss his Edgar Award nomination, the anti-hero era of television, and why modern cinema struggles to depict true masculinity. Finally, Ben previews the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh and explains why he’s keeping a close eye on "journeyman" quarterbacks like Diego Pavia. 🎙️ Listen and SUBSCRIBE for more candid conversations on speech,culture, media power and politics. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fRPRZRNC9O7S8u40CSk2D Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-ben-show/id1556479134 Follow The Big Ben Show on all social platforms: X: https://x.com/BigBenShowFox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenshowfox/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigBenShowFox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora
  • GOP's November Doom? + Elise Stefanik on Elite College Rot | The Big Ben Show
    Apr 15 2026
    On this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the circumstances facing the GOP as internal polling shows the Senate flipping and House Republicans losing the plot on the economy. Ben is joined by Elise Stefanik to discuss her new book, "Poisoned Ivies: The Inside Account of the Academic and Moral Rot of America's Elite Universities,” and the moral rot she witnessed during the historic hearings on campus antisemitism. Later, Daily Wire White House Correspondent Mary Margaret Olohan breaks down the friction between Donald Trump and the Pope, the failed Iran negotiations in Islamabad, and the fallout from the Eric Swalwell resignation scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 min
  • The Biggest Winners and Losers in the Iran Ceasefire
    Apr 8 2026
    Is the Iran ceasefire a diplomatic victory or a temporary band-aid for the Masters? In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the fallout of the Iran ceasefire deal. From the "Scottie Scheffler ceasefire" to the truth behind Trump’s controversial Easter weekend posts, Ben analyzes whether the U.S. successfully neutralized Tehran's nuclear threat or simply hit the pause button. This week’s episode features insights from Lucas Tomlinson after returning from Dubai, strategic analysis from Rebeccah Heinrichs on the "rump regime," and Caitlin Doornbos on the Trump-Tucker Carlson fissure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 5 min
  • Jonathan Turley: What Thomas Paine Can Teach a Divided America | The Big Ben Show
    Apr 1 2026
    Can a Republic built on rage survive the 21st century? Ben Domenech dives into the tragic murder of Stephanie Minter and the "trust policies" putting citizens at risk. First, Ben Domenech is joined by legal expert Jonathan Turley to discuss his new book, Rage and the Republic, exploring how the "righteous rage" of Thomas Paine shaped America, and why modern "New Jacobins" are threatening that legacy. Next, Robby Soave joins Ben to break down the 50th anniversary of Survivor, the downfall of Star Wars, and why Hollywood won't stop fracking your favorite IP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 15 min
  • Champagne Socialists, The China Iran Axis, And MLB Opening Day | The Big Ben Show
    Mar 25 2026
    The U.S. is depleting its missile stockpiles in the Iran conflict. Is Taiwan now at risk? Ben Domenech breaks down the strategic shift in the Indo-Pacific and the "Champagne Socialists" defending Cuba’s regime. In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben welcomes Michael Sobolik (Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute) to discuss how the Iran war is affecting China’s global strategy and the critical depletion of U.S. Tomahawk and JASSM missiles. Next, legendary baseball historian and statistician Bill James joins the show to analyze the new MLB ABS challenge system, sports media, and the future of America’s pastime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 11 min
  • Is The Anti-War Right Siding With America's Enemies? | The Big Ben Show
    Mar 18 2026
    Is the Vice President’s inner circle a political liability? Ben Domenech explores the fallout of the ongoing Iran conflict and the "McCarthyite" climate surrounding foreign communications. Ben examines why the CIA and FBI are monitoring backchannels and whether these associations will haunt the GOP in 2028. Later, global reporter Jamie Kirchick joins the show to discuss the "opportunism" of Rep. Ro Khanna and the shifting gatekeeping on the American Right. Plus, Dr. Aaron Kheriaty joins Ben to discuss "Making the Cut" and how to restore public trust in the medical establishment after years of over-centralization. 🎙️ Listen and SUBSCRIBE for more candid conversations on speech, culture, media power and politics. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fRPRZR... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow The Big Ben Show on all social platforms: X: https://x.com/BigBenShowFox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenshowfox Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigBenShowFox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 22 min
  • Media Lies About Islamic Terror In NYC & John Cornyn Turns Against The Filibuster | The Big Ben Show
    Mar 11 2026
    The media doesn't want to tell the truth about the Gracie Mansion bombing, and Texas' Senior Senator runs to save his job. On this edition of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech dives into the escalating tensions in Iran and the "naive" political analysis surrounding President Trump’s military strategy. Ben is joined by Rafael Mangual of the Manhattan Institute to break down a recent attempted terror attack outside New York’s Gracie Mansion, and why Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s "de-policing" platform poses a threat to public safety. Later, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joins the podcast to discuss his high-stakes runoff campaign, the urgent need for the Save America Act, and why he is now open to changing Senate filibuster rules to secure the border and protect election integrity. Ben also takes a hard look at the media's framing of voter ID laws and the absurd claims of disenfranchisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 13 min