Guy Benson Show

The Guy Benson Show 04-08-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ari Fleischer, former White House Press Secretary, Fox News Contributor, and President of Ari Fleischer Communications, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on the growing possibility of military action against Iran, emphasizing his trust in Trump's leadership in the region. He also unpacked the White House's mixed messaging on tariffs, arguing that Trump's true strategy may be more calculated than critics admit--and defended the former president's track record, especially regarding China. Fleischer also sounded off on the administration's move to control the White House press seating chart, saying it reveals a broader shift toward empowering alternative media. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Payne, host of Making Money on Fox Business, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the Trump administration's latest moves on tariffs--explaining why they appear to be more of a negotiation starting point than a final policy. Payne outlined Trump's three-pronged strategy for tariff outcomes and highlighted the often-overlooked "non-tariff barriers" that are being discussed behind the scenes as part of trade talks. He also weighed in on the public spat between Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, calling it a revealing snapshot of the broader debate over economic nationalism. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-07-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Riggs, co-anchor of The Big Money Show on Fox Business, joined The Guy Benson Show to break down the Trump administration's mixed messaging on tariffs--questioning whether they're being used as a funding mechanism or a negotiation tool. Riggs also discussed the feasibility of carving out exemptions for specific countries and why many are continuing to trust the author of, "The Art of the Deal" to make just that. You can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), a senior member of the Finance, Judiciary, and Intelligence Committees, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to Trump's tariff rollout, explaining why he views it as an effort to correct longstanding unfair trade practices from other countries. He and Benson also discussed the constitutional debate over tariff authority between Congress and the presidency, and the GOP's efforts to block what Cornyn warned would be a devastating tax hike impacting 62% of American taxpayers. The senator explained why he's holding out hope for one "big beautiful bill" to finalize Trump's budget resolution--and addressed speculation around a potential primary challenge in 2026. You can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Baier, chief political anchor for Fox News & anchor of Special Report joined Guy to discuss President Donald Trump's new tariffs, the success of Fox News, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All "homestretch" segments from 03/31-04/04 with Guy Benson and the team, plus Guy's interview with Todd Piro from Friday's Happy Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-04-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd Piro,co-host of "Fox and Friends First," joined the Guy Benson Show today for a lighthearted conversation during the Guy Benson Show Happy Hour. Piro and Guy discussed swapping producers for the show (sorry, Christine!), how Todd keeps a routine with such an early show, how Todd became a punching bag on Gutfeld!, and so much more. Listen to the full segment with Piro below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the Guy Benson Show, Guy reflected on Andrew Cuomo's disastrous COVID-19 record as Cuomo enters the lead in the mayoral race for New York City. Guy read from Sean Newman's (battalion chief with the Fire Department of New York City and husband of Janice Dean) recently published piece, "Cuomo's Covid Misrule Killed My Parents," and reflected on why Cuomo's cover-up might be even worse than his COVID policy. Guy urged New Yorkers to reflect on Cuomo's misdeeds and to remember the victims of his policies as the mayoral race goes into full swing. Listen to the full segment as one of today's Benson Bytes below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-03-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Brenberg, co-host of FOX Business' "The Big Money Show," joined Guy LIVE in studio for a wide-ranging discussion on Trump's "Liberation Day" and his new tariff policies. Will Trump's new policies benefit Americans in the long run? Or will his tariffs jack up prices and cause a global recession? Brenberg weighs in with Guy today, listen and watch the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor for Fox News and anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier, joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss his continued ratings dominance in cable news and what he's learned from interviewing key members of Trump's cabinet. They also broke down Special Report's interview with the DOGE team and the economic fallout from Trump's "Liberation Day," as markets react to his tariff policies. Baier weighed in on what these economic shifts could mean for the future of politics as we head towards midterms in 2026.. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04/02/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, now president of Young America's Foundation, joined The Guy Benson Show to break down the tough election night for conservatives in Wisconsin, where liberal Supreme Court judge Susan Crawford defeated conservative Brad Schimel. Walker discussed what went wrong for conservatives, what made the difference in Wisconsin compared to the special election in Florida, and what Republicans need to do to start winning these key races. Despite the setback, he pointed to a silver lining - the passage of a constitutional amendment in Wisconsin requiring voter ID. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Boothe, Fox News Contributor and host of The Truth with Lisa Boothe podcast, joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss Gavin Newsom's phony attempt to "cross the political aisle" with his new podcast--while simultaneously admitting that the Democratic Party has a "toxic" brand. She also weighed in on Newsom's latest woke policy, which ties speeding ticket fines to economic equity, and the odd rebrand that figures like Jasmine Crockett are bringing to the party. Boothe and Benson also broke down the results of last night's special elections in Wisconsin's Supreme Court and Florida's two House races, analyzing what they could signal for upcoming midterms. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-01-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss the Oversight Committee's probe into EPA grants distributed under the Biden administration, which many Republicans have labeled a "scam." He also provided insight into the process of calling an Oversight hearing, particularly when investigating an administration of one's own party. Comer weighed in on the breaking story involving Mike Waltz and his staff allegedly using personal Gmail accounts for government communication, as well as the debate over whether reconciliation in Congress should be pursued through one or two separate bills. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ricky Cobb, host of The Ricky Cobb Show on OutKick, joined The Guy Benson Show to preview his upcoming event at Wrigley Field for the Cubs' home opener in Chicago on April 4, where he'll be live at Roadhouse 66. Cobb also shared the origin story behind his popular Twitter account, Super70sSports, which has amassed a cult following for its humorous and nostalgic takes on sports and pop culture. Guy and Ricky's conversation turned to the controversy surrounding the Yankees' early-season success and their new "torpedo" bats that have caused many non-Yankee fans to become upset. Finally, Cobb weighed in on the new NFL overtime and touchback rules being implemented at the league meetings. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices