Guy Benson Show Zombie Wokeness Won’t Die
Oct 12, 2026
Dave Rubin, political commentator and author; Audrey Fahlberg, Free Press correspondent; and Mary Katharine Ham, journalist and Fox News contributor, join a lively discussion. Topics include wokeness’s attempted comeback, Shane Gillis’s cancellation backlash, immigration enforcement, Texas politics, campaign finance questions, and Europe’s radicalization crisis. Energy prices, Russia, Iran, and an unforgettable football tie also make the agenda.
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Selective Journalism Deepens The Trust Deficit
- Benson and Ham distrust both an online rumor and the campaign’s explanation for James Tallarico’s thirteen-day absence.
- They argue journalism’s reluctance to investigate Democratic candidates deepens the public’s trust deficit.
Energy Restrictions Drive Blue State Prices Higher
- Steve Moore argues that Democrats campaign against high energy costs while pursuing policies that restrict fossil fuels.
- He compares state prices, noting that blue states generally impose higher gasoline and electricity costs.
Russian Fuel Could Reward Putin’s Bad Faith
- Benson opposes Trump’s proposed Russian diesel purchase as legally questionable and strategically shortsighted.
- He argues that rewarding Moscow gives Putin leverage while wrongly framing Ukraine as the obstacle to peace.
