

Verdict with Ted Cruz
Premiere Networks
Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.
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Oct 8, 2022 • 30min
The Future of Verdict
We are just a month out from the midterm elections, our very own Senator is on a 17-state bus tour to take back America, and the next phase of politics is on the horizon—as is the next phase of this show. In sunny Las Vegas, Senator Ted Cruz is joined in person by Michael Knowles to share a major announcement about the future of Verdict. With America’s best podcast audience to thank, Verdict sprouted from its humble roots in a DC basement over two years ago to grow into one of America’s most important and recognized political podcasts. Today, podcasting’s favorite pair reflects on the rise of Verdict and sets a course for an even bigger future.--You’ll have more energy and feel healthier when you take Field of Greens. Get 15% off your first order and another 10% off when you subscribe for recurring orders. Use promo code CACTUS at https://fieldofgreens.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2022 • 27min
The Cloakroom Preview: Supreme Court Showdown Over Big Tech
This is a special preview of The Cloakroom, a series made exclusively for Verdict+. Join Senator Ted Cruz and Liz Wheeler each week as they pull back the curtain on the philosophy that informs our political debates, the stories that are reshaping our culture, and the legal principles at play on America’s stage and beyond. Become a Verdict+ subscriber to get exclusive access: https://verdictwithtedcruz.com/plus.A major Supreme Court battle over Big Tech censorship seems to be looming as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secures a major victory for free speech, preventing social media networks from censoring individuals based on viewpoints. Today on The Cloakroom, Senator Cruz joins Liz to examine this incredibly important decision, discuss who is behind this masterpiece, and look at what’s still to come for the battle against censorship. Plus, the Senator responds to Chrissy Teigen's claims that she had an abortion—not a miscarriage as originally stated.--You’ll have more energy and feel healthier when you take Field of Greens. Get 15% off your first order and another 10% off when you subscribe for recurring orders. Use promo code CACTUS at https://fieldofgreens.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 2022 • 56min
Biden in His Own Words
Grandpa Joe’s “60 Minutes” interview is making waves in exactly the way you would expect. In this interview hot off the airwaves, Joe Biden not just once, but multiple times breaks with official U.S. policy (intentionally or unintentionally) and causes an uproar. Today, Senator Ted Cruz joins Michael Knowles to respond to the wildest—and we mean wildest—moments from this freewheeling sit down, an interview which begs the question: if this is what made it to air, what hit the cutting room floor? Plus, the president of Iran denies the Holocaust, an unprecedented number of Republican Latinas run for Congress, and the Left loses their mind over Martha’s Vineyard migrants.--Diversify your savings with American Hartford Gold and get up to $1,500 of free silver PLUS a free safe today. Text CACTUS to 6-5-5-3-2 or call 855-768-1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2022 • 48min
Migrant Madness
Are pants on fire in the White House yet? Karine Jean-Pierre can’t stop talking about everyone’s favorite podcast from the podium as she shamelessly lies about illegal immigration and condemns Republicans for giving the liberal elites a taste of their own medicine. And that’s only the start of the madness from this week! Senator Ted Cruz joins Michael Knowles to break it all down—from a mind-boggling objection to common-sense legislation to a (very controversial) upcoming vote and the telling details behind the end of a new journalism bill.--Diversify your savings with American Hartford Gold and get up to $1,500 of free silver PLUS a free safe today. Text CACTUS to 6-5-5-3-2 or call 855-768-1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2022 • 25min
The Cloakroom Preview: An Intentionally Anti-Democratic Voting System
This is a special preview of The Cloakroom, a series made exclusively for Verdict+. Join Senator Ted Cruz and Liz Wheeler each week as they pull back the curtain on the philosophy that informs our political debates, the stories that are reshaping our culture, and the legal principles at play on America’s stage and beyond. Become a Verdict+ subscriber to get exclusive access: https://verdictwithtedcruz.com/plus.Republicans lost a seat in the House last week as Sarah Palin was defeated by a Democrat. But this wasn’t for a lack of voters choosing to elect Palin, rather it was a result of Alaska’s anti-democratic jungle primaries and ranked-choice voting. Senator Cruz joins Liz on The Cloakroom to share his top-down analysis of this election system and examine how it came to be in the first place. Plus, what are the chances the new assault rifle ban passes the Senate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2022 • 38min
Crapping In America's Coffee
The Semi-Fascist Social Club convenes to break down Biden's new anti-MAGA strategy, unveiled this week. And what a week it has been. Karine Jean-Pierre calls Americans who don't agree with Biden's lawless power grabs and feckless leadership "threats to democracy." The White House outright lies about what is happening on our southern border. Radical "doctors" get caught admitting to performing graphic transgender mutilations on shockingly young children. Biden's woke Pentagon plants continue their bid to destroy America's fighting forces. All this, and Bernie Sanders now features our very show in his campaign videos. So how do we stop the destruction of our country, our freedom, and everything we hold dear?Apply to bring Verdict to your campus this fall at https://yaf.org/verdict.--Diversify your savings with American Hartford Gold and get up to $1,500 of free silver PLUS a free safe today. Text CACTUS to 6-5-5-3-2 or call 855-768-1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 2022 • 30min
Reverse Robin Hood
The White House moves to rain cash down on slackers at the expense of hardworking Americans in what might be one of the largest transfers of wealth from the poor to the rich in American history. Senator Ted Cruz joins Michael Knowles to discuss the scary reality of Biden's $300 billion plan to “cancel” student loan debt. And because we apparently give money anybody and everybody now, “I surrender” Joe is also on a mission to revive Obama’s plan to give nukes to Iran—talk about a disaster waiting to happen. Plus, does defeated Congresswoman Liz Cheney have a vendetta against our very own Senator?Apply to bring Verdict to your campus this fall at https://yaf.org/verdict.--Diversify your savings with American Hartford Gold and get up to $1,500 of free silver PLUS a free safe today. Text CACTUS to 6-5-5-3-2 or call 855-768-1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 2022 • 47min
Fishing and Fednapping and Fabrication, Oh My!
And you thought it couldn’t get any worse. In a grim followup to last week’s exposé on the corruption at Biden’s DOJ that led to the FBI raid on President Trump’s home, Senator Ted Cruz joins Michael Knowles to share what we now know about the motives, facts, and lies that surround this unprecedented abuse of power by the Feds. And are we really surprised? This on the heels of federal agents entrapping citizens in a plot to kidnap and murder Gretchen Whitmer, and new questions about the FBI’s role in January 6th and the purported pipe bombs in D.C. Plus, “former Republican” Michael Steele grovels for pennies at the woke alters of MSNBC and Knowles responds to The Atlantic’s claim that praying the Rosary is “extremist."Apply to bring Verdict to your campus this fall at https://yaf.org/verdict.--Diversify your savings with American Hartford Gold and get up to $1,500 of free silver PLUS a free safe today. Text CACTUS to 6-5-5-3-2 or call 855-768-1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 2022 • 51min
The Department of Injustice
Merrick Garland "will not stand" for attacks on the integrity of Biden’s DOJ and FBI! But just one question—what the heck happened to the rule of law? As the Attorney General turns the FBI into his personal political tool and raids Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Senator Ted Cruz joins Michael Knowles to break down the consequences of this completely unprecedented move, including what it means for 2024, and expose the utter double-standard the Left is operating under. And speaking of weaponizing the federal government, Dems vote to double (yes, DOUBLE) the size of the IRS… to process our tax returns faster? Certainly not. The Biden Administration is out for blood, and this is simply their next move.--Diversify your savings with American Hartford Gold and get up to $1,500 of free silver PLUS a free safe today. Text CACTUS to 6-5-5-3-2 or call 855-768-1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 2022 • 26min
The Cloakroom Preview: What if China Invades Taiwan?
This is a special preview of The Cloakroom, a series made exclusively for Verdict+. Join Senator Ted Cruz and Liz Wheeler each week as they pull back the curtain on the philosophy that informs our political debates, the stories that are reshaping our culture, and the legal principles at play on America’s stage and beyond. Become a Verdict+ subscriber to get exclusive access: https://verdictwithtedcruz.com/plus.The White House completely botches Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan, increasing tensions with China and possibly setting up an all-out war. Senator Ted Cruz joins Liz Wheeler on The Cloakroom to contemplate the chances of China invading Taiwan, explain the enormous impacts that would have on the world, and consider how America could respond. Plus, back in the United States Senate, the Senator sends Jon Stewart (and all of Twitter) on a dishonest tirade over funding for a burn pit bill, and everyone watches for Kyrsten Sinema’s next move on the Inflation Reduction Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.