Episodes

  • Champagne Socialists, The China Iran Axis, And MLB Opening Day | The Big Ben Show

    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 hr and 11 mins
  • Is The Anti-War Right Siding With America's Enemies? | The Big Ben Show

    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 hr and 22 mins
  • Media Lies About Islamic Terror In NYC & John Cornyn Turns Against The Filibuster | The Big Ben Show

    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 hr and 13 mins
  • Trump's Iran Campaign, Texas Going Blue, And How To Beat Propaganda | The Big Ben Show

    Trump's Iran Campaign, Texas Going Blue, And How To Beat Propaganda | The Big Ben Show
    Mar 4 2026
    Is Iran on the brink of collapse? Ben Domenech sits down with Ben Shapiro, Iran expert Behnam Ben Taleblu, and Buck Sexton to break down the decapitation strikes in the Middle East and the shocking results of the Texas Primaries. From the "fake moderation" of James Talarico to Donald Trump’s decisive military action against the IRGC, Ben dives deep into the strategies shaping 2026. Ben also explores Buck Sexton's new book, Manufacturing Delusion, to expose how elite propaganda and brainwashing are used to control the American mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • USA's Epic Gold Win - And Is Iran Trump’s Next Target? | The Big Ben Show

    USA's Epic Gold Win - And Is Iran Trump’s Next Target? | The Big Ben Show
    Feb 25 2026
    Is the U.S. heading toward a kinetic conflict with Iran? Host Ben Domenech is joined by Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson and Fred Fleitz of the America First Policy Institute to break down the massive military buildup in the Middle East and the shifting "America First" doctrine in Trump’s second term. In this episode: Ben dives into the "Midnight Hammer" style air power currently assembling in the region and why negotiators are frustrated with Tehran's refusal to budge. Plus, a deep dive into the chaos in Mexico following the death of cartel leader El Mencho and what it means for border security. Finally, Ben celebrates Team USA’s "gutsy" Olympic Gold medal win over Canada which was a historic 46 years in the making Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • AOC’s Munich Gaffes & The DHS Crisis | The Big Ben Show

    AOC’s Munich Gaffes & The DHS Crisis | The Big Ben Show
    Feb 18 2026
    On this edition of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech breaks down AOC’s recent trip to the Munich Security Conference, where her lack of foreign policy experience was on full display. Despite a "red carpet" rollout by the media, her answers on Taiwan and Venezuela geography suggest she may not be the serious candidate the Democratic establishment is hoping for. Later, Fox News’ Bill Melugin joins the show in the studio to provide an inside look at the growing instability within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They discuss the future of Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, the shift in mass deportation tactics under Tom Homan, and the "drip-drip" of negative media stories impacting the administration's internal stability. Finally, Ben dives into the "Late Night Chaos" at CBS. Stephen Colbert is railing against his own network over an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Was it a Trump-led conspiracy or just a simple FCC "Equal Time" rule? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Is Trump Losing the Country? Abortion, Immigration, and The Biggest SOTU Ever

    Is Trump Losing the Country? Abortion, Immigration, and The Biggest SOTU Ever
    Feb 11 2026
    On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech covers the White House’s messaging problem, the political risk heading into the midterms, and why “being too online” can distort reality. Ben reacts to Ross Douthat’s argument that Trump is “losing the country,” then digs into how policy support can still lose the narrative. Plus, Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony List, joins to break down the surge in abortions post-Dobbs, the abortion pill (mifepristone) regulatory fight, and why pro-lifers are demanding a return to in-person dispensing rules that were rolled back during COVID. Later, author Lionel Shriver joins the show to discuss her new novel “A Better Life,” immigration, the literary world’s politics, and why fiction avoids telling the “settled population” side of the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Prediction Markets, Epstein, and Making Good Christian Epics | The Big Ben Show

    Prediction Markets, Epstein, and Making Good Christian Epics | The Big Ben Show
    Feb 4 2026
    Ben Domenech dives into the high stakes of the Super Bowl, exploring the $2 billion gambling surge and the national security risks posed by unregulated prediction markets. He is joined by New York Post correspondent Lydia Moynihan to discuss the "quality of life" collapse in NYC under socialist policies, the tragic consequences of ending forced-shelter laws for the homeless, and the ongoing media battle over ICE operations in Minnesota. The conversation shifts to the culture war in cinema with film producer Dallas Sonnier, who breaks down the making of the Daily Wire’s epic seriesThe Pendragon Cycle. Sonnier details why Hollywood’s "ideological bankruptcy" has created a vacuum for conservative creators and explains his commitment to practical effects over "AI slop". Ben concludes with a sharp critique of the Washington Post following a massive wave of layoffs and the shuttering of its iconic sports section. 🎙️ 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins