Guy Benson Show

Charles C. W. Cooke, senior writer at National Review and host of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, joined The Guy Benson Show to react to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's aggressive remarks about Republicans. Cooke explained why this kind of rhetoric undermines any effort to seriously counter Trump's political dominance from the Democrats. Benson and Cooke also discussed new polling showing Trump slipping on economic approval nearly 100 days into his second term, and the Democrats' tendency to elevate deeply flawed figures as heroes of their movement. Cooke also discussed his skepticism toward Trump's proposed tax overhaul, which would eliminate all income taxes for those earning under $200k, funded entirely by tariffs. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-28-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Concha, Fox News Contributor and author of the new book The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump's Big Beautiful Campaign, out tomorrow, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the success of Trump's 2024 campaign and why he shifted from backing DeSantis to supporting Trump as the race unfolded. Concha shared stories from the campaign trail, including Trump's unconventional stops from Gutfeld! to McDonald's, and teased an exclusive interview with Trump featured in his new release. They also broke down the self-congratulatory White House Correspondents' Dinner, noting the absence of both comedy and Trump. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victor Davis Hanson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution specializing in classics and military history, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss Trump's recent talks with Zelensky in Italy and what the future holds for the Russia-Ukraine war. Hanson explained why he believes a deal between Russia and Ukraine is likely, with Trump's potential use of secondary boycotts as a key pressure point. He also weighed in on how Trump could leverage major trade deals to reduce tariffs, the Democrats' inconsistent definitions of lawfare, and their tone-deaf approach to lecturing countries like El Salvador. Finally, Hanson blasted the left's manufactured outrage over Trump "not listening" to the Supreme Court, pointing out how Biden openly defied rulings when it suited him. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Melugin, national correspondent for Fox News Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All "homestretch" segments from 04/21-04/25 with Guy Benson and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-25-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Failla, host of Fox Across America and Fox News Saturday Night, joined The Guy Benson Show today fresh off a night at the iconic NYC restaurant Rao’s, where he recounted one particular interaction with a famous female singer. Guy and Jimmy then turned to politics and Pete Buttigieg’s odd media blitz defending “good government,” despite his Department of Transportation being riddled with inefficiencies. Failla also weighed in on a viral story out of Brown University, where a student is facing backlash for sending a DOGE inspired email questioning what administrators actually do all day. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marc Thiessen, Washington Post columnist, Fox News contributor, AEI fellow, and co-host of the podcast What the Hell Is Going On, joined The Guy Benson Show to assess the current state of the Democratic Party as AOC seems to eye a possible presidential run. Thiessen warned that the party's continued shift left, including elevating David Hogg's pact to primary incumbent Democrats, only highlights why Trump is back in office. Thiessen and Guy also detailed the uncovered internal friction between Biden, Obama, and Harris, and called out Democrats for their newfound concern over the rule of law amid the ongoing immigration crisis. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-24-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Melugin, national correspondent for Fox News Channel, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss his breaking report about an illegal immigrant who, after serving just three years for a deadly DUI crash that killed two 19-year-olds, was released from prison. Melugin explained the outcry this case has sparked, including sharp reactions from the California government and AG Pam Bondi, who are now responding by pursuing the migrant with an ICE detainer request. He also shared a major update on the Abrego-Garcia deportation case, revealing Garcia was pulled over while driving a vehicle registered to a convicted human trafficker, raising serious new questions about previous human trafficking allegations. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Gasparino, senior correspondent for FOX Business Network and author of Go Woke, Go Broke: The Inside Story of the Radicalization of Corporate America, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down his recent reporting on potential trade deals aimed at navigating the Trump tariff battles currently rocking U.S. relations around the globe. Gasparino described the volatility rattling the stock market as reports and even social media posts send it soaring or plummeting. He also warned that if Trump initiates a trade war with China, it could ultimately do more harm to American farmers than it does to Beijing. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-23-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clay Travis, founder of Outkick.com and Fox News Contributor, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the Abrego Garcia deportation case, calling out the left for turning a criminal with gang ties into a martyr. Travis argued that progressive leaders should prioritize the needs and safety of American citizens rather than championing illegal migrants with dangerous records. He also weighed in on a new poll exposing deep distrust in the media and shared what steps the press must take to begin restoring public confidence. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bethany Mandel, co-author of the bestselling book Stolen Youth and host of The Mom Wars podcast, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to a major Supreme Court case that could have sweeping implications for parental rights. Mandel explained how the case centers on whether religious parents can be forced to expose their children to LGBT content in public schools, and why the broader school board system has failed to protect families with traditional values. She also noted how Randi Weingarten and KJB's stance may be inadvertently helping make the case for school choice. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-22-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Moore, Distinguished Fellow in Economics at the Heritage Foundation, founder of Club for Growth, Wall Street Journal writer, and author of Trumponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive Our Economy, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the ongoing Trump trade war and the market's surprising surge despite tariff concerns. Moore said there's a "50/50" shot at a recession on the horizon, but emphasized that he never bets against Trump's economic instincts, and that Trump could have a Reagan-like recovery. Moore also warned Republicans against backing a tax hike on the wealthy, pointing to data from Trump's first term showing that government revenue actually increased after tax cuts. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Riley Gaines, OutKick.com host, host of the Gaines for Girls podcast, and author of Swimming Against the Current: Fighting for Common Sense in a World That's Lost its Mind, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on AG Pam Bondi's new lawsuit against the state of Maine for refusing to enforce Trump's executive order protecting women's sports. She also addressed the UK court ruling affirming that trans women are not the same as biological women and the disturbing death threats author JK Rowling has received for defending that view. Finally, Gaines and Benson discussed a troubling report that Nike may be funding a study involving puberty blockers and monitoring their impact on children's athletic performance. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-21-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), who represents New York's 11th District, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to the disgraceful field of candidates lining up for the next NYC mayoral race. Malliotakis also slammed New York Attorney General Letitia James over the growing scandal surrounding alleged fraud from the anti-Trump official. She also discussed her legislation aimed at cracking down on universities that allow antisemitism to fester on campus, and wrapped with the latest developments surrounding Trump's "big beautiful" reconciliation bill and budget package. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices