Guy Benson Show

The Guy Benson Show 06-18-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), one of Israel's most vocal Democratic defenders in Congress, joined The Guy Benson Show today to explain why he supports Israel's preemptive strikes against Iran, where Torres says that the strikes are in the best interest of the United States and the free world. Torres emphasized Iran's bloody history against Americans and warned against allowing the world's top state sponsor of terrorism to go nuclear. Torres said that Israel should attempt to destroy Fordo themselves, but said that he would support the U.S. intervening in a limited capacity to assist. Guy and Torres then weighed in on the NYC mayoral race and warned of the dangers if Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC mayoral race, and didn't mince words in calling Governor Kathy Hochul "the least effective executive" on the face of the earth when asked why he'd consider running for governor of New York. Listen below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Abbas Milani, research fellow and co-director of the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution, joined The Guy Benson Show today to share his personal and expert reaction to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. As an Iranian native, he explained why he thinks Netanyahu struck at the right moment, while Iran was weakened and "fooled by their own rhetoric." Milani also noted the growing number of Iranians who quietly yearn for regime change, and made a passionate case for a future Iranian government focused on innovation over nuclear weapons and peace with for both Israel and Palestine. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 06-17-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pathetic Senator Padilla took to the floor of the Senate to cry more about his recent removal from a DHS briefing as he shockingly disrupted the otherwise peaceful meeting... and Guy had some words for him in this special BENSON BYTE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, joined The Guy Benson Show today to explain why Israel's preemptive strikes on Iran's nuclear program should matter to every American and, in his words, to "everyone who's interested in freedom." He addressed speculation surrounding "future surprises" Iran may face as Israel presses forward, and responded to Donald Trump's recent warning that Ayatollah Khamenei is "no longer safe." Ambassador Leiter also honored two Israeli embassy workers tragically murdered in Washington, D.C., underscoring the rising antisemitism across the globe. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 06-16-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda Devine, Fox News Contributor, New York Post columnist, author of The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America, and host of Pod Force One, joined The Guy Benson Show today to talk about her brand new podcast, including her exclusive sit-down with Donald Trump, where they covered everything from parenting to his favorite music. Devine also broke down Trump's backing of Israel's strike on Iran, noting that while he would've preferred pursuing a nuclear/trade deal, he's taking the threat seriously. Plus, Devine defended Trump's ramp-up of ICE enforcement in liberal cities, arguing it's not political retribution. just smart targeting of areas where federal law is being openly obstructed. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eli Lake, reporter for The Free Press, host of the "Breaking History" podcast, and contributing editor at Commentary, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the overwhelming (almost biblical) success of Israel's preemptive strikes against Iranian nuclear sites and leadership. Lake explained how former President Trump played a critical behind-the-scenes role in aiding Israel's operation, and pushed back against the fringe voices on the right now calling Trump "Israel's poodle." Lake and Benson also outlined how this conflict could reset the power balance in the Middle East without dragging the U.S. into another nation-building mission, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) joined Guy on the show Thursday to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill, and also provided his initial reaction to Senator Alex Padilla being removed from Kristi Noem's press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All "homestretch" segments from 06/09-06/13 with Guy Benson and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 06-13-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Rantz, host of The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH in Seattle/Tacoma and author of What's Killing America, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to Israel's targeted strike on Iran amid Tehran's continued pursuit of nuclear weapons and why Rep. Pramila Jayapal's defense of the Iranian regime is so typical of the far-left. Rantz also previewed the upcoming "No Kings" protests, warning that while some attendees may be peaceful, Soros-backed factions are likely to incite violent unrest. Guy and Jason also warned New Yorkers about the radical agenda of Zohran Mamdani and what his rise could mean for the future of the city, drawing apt comparison to Rantz's own Seattle, WA. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, Fox News Contributor and author of Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down Israel's precision strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure and why they were not only necessary, but masterfully executed. Pompeo explained how close Iran was to amassing weapons-grade uranium, why the U.S. benefits from Israel taking the lead against the regime in Tehran, and how a twisted Iranian regime is still trying to kill him and other former Trump officials. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 06-12-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew McCarthy, Fox News Contributor, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on Senator Alex Padilla's removal from a DHS briefing, and McCarthy explained why Padilla's claims of oversight don't hold legal water when he isn't in the legislature. McCarthy also unpacked the legal merits of President Trump's mobilization of the National Guard in California amid the LA riots, pushing back on claims from Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass that the move is unlawful. Finally, McCarthy and Benson sounded the alarm on NYC Councilman Zohran Mamdani's radical leftist positions and discussed the risks if Mamdani is elected to be the mayor of NYC. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota joined The Guy Benson Show today to walk through the Senate's ongoing process of refining the House-passed Big Beautiful Bill, and he highlighted efforts to find deeper spending cuts while still helping President Trump deliver on key campaign promises. Thune also explained how closely he's coordinating with Speaker Mike Johnson to ensure Republicans don't lose their razor-thin House majority over changes to the bill. Thune also briefly weighed in on the reported removal of Senator Alex Padilla from a DHS briefing and the violence in CA over ICE raids, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 06-11-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ritland is the heart behind The Warrior Dog Foundation (and its founder). He recognized the need and had the vision to create an organization with the capability, capacity and willingness to care for our country’s retired working K9’s. He served as a Navy SEAL for 12 years, including serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and numerous special operations missions during his career. He also served as a Naval Special Warfare Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) Trainer for the West Coast SEAL teams. His experience prompted him to write three New York Times Best Selling books: Trident K9 Warriors, Navy SEAL Dogs, and TEAM Dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Jim Jordan, Republican from Ohio, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the ongoing riots in Los Angeles and why the left's continued support for illegal immigrants and violent rioters signals the deep collapse from within the Democratic Party. Jordan also weighed in on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, expressing optimism that the Senate will pass it without watering it down (and why the Senate may make it more conservative). Finally, Rep. Jordan touched on the upcoming Judiciary Committee hearings focused on Democratic governors and their controversial sanctuary state policies. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices