

The Ben and Emil Show
Ben and Emil
Hosted by Ben Cahn and Emil DeRosa -- a licensed Wall Street trader and his skeptical best friend -- The Ben and Emil Show highlights the funnier side of the business, political, and financial world. Ben and Emil dive deep into the hilarious underbelly of our economy. It's an insightful, hilarious, and occasionally chaotic way to learn about finance, business, and politics. Get bonus content on benandemilshow.com.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 16min
BAES 137: ICE is Out of Control!
This week Emil is stuck in New York and we're talking all about the shooting of Alex Pretti, including and especially how the right wing apparatus reacted, how the Trump administration put its spin on it, and how maybe this will finally lead to a change in tone from the White House. This week's bonus is a fun one. Support us and get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com
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__ SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY: That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w
Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU
Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc
Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw
Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM
We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U
***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g
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Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 18min
BAES 136: GREENLAND: The Fart of the Deal
Dive into the chaos of Trump's Greenland acquisition saga, where humor meets international intrigue. Explore Europe's economic countermeasures and the potential fallout of Trump's posturing. Unpacked are the strategic implications of Greenland in the Arctic, coupled with reactions from Nordic nations defending its sovereignty. Tensions simmer as local views clash with global ambitions, while market consequences loom. Wrap it up with playful jabs at Trump's rhetoric and a look at shifting global alliances as the hosts navigate this bizarre geopolitical landscape.

Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 19min
BAES 135: FED WARS: POWELL STRIKES BACK
The head of the Fed is pushing back against Trump’s accusations, stirring up intense political dialogue. They also critique the Golden Globes and discuss the backlash over NYC's hastily launched token. Powell’s defense of the Fed's independence ignites a lively debate on how markets react to political noise. In a lighter vein, the hosts poke fun at meme coins and the recent rug pull in NYC. Expect surprising insights into political accountability and an entertaining take on pop culture!

Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 24min
BAES 134: Venezuela- What Just Happened?
Well, we went into Venezuela and plucked out their leader. In this episode we lay out the entire thing and explain the who, what, when, where, and why. Stay tuned sweeties.
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***Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on our TOP MOVIES OF 2025:
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SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY:
That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w
Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU
Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc
Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw
Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM
We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U
***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g
***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa
***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com
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Jan 1, 2026 • 1h 9min
BAES 133: Our 2025 Bingo Card Review + New Predictions for 2026
Hello everyone and happy new year! In this episode we're reviewing what we got right and what we got wrong in our 2025 predictions, plus a few predictions for the year ahead. Enjoy.
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***Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on CHRISTMAS MOVIES:
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**CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa
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SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY:
That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w
Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU
Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc
Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw
Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM
We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U
***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g
***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa
***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com
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Dec 24, 2025 • 1h 6min
BAES 132: BAG TALK: BEHIND THE BAG PODCAST
You asked and we delivered: today's episode is all about bags. Emil walks us through the various bags he has, what they're good for, and also Ben shows us what he's working with. Enjoy. Merry Christmas.
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Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us!
***Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on CHRISTMAS MOVIES:
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**CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa
Support us and get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com
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SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY:
That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w
Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU
Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc
Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw
Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM
We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U
***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g
***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa
***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 6min
BAES 131: How to Capitalize on the SpaceX IPO
Elon will finally probably become a trillionaire next year when his big ol' rocket company SpaceX goes public. Speculation suggests they'll debut at a modest $1.5 trillion dollar valuation. But there ARE some other ways to play this so PAY ATTENTION! Plus we have updates on the Paramount/Netflix/WBD front. Also, Ben is sick.
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SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY:
That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w
Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU
Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc
Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw
Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM
We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U
***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g
***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa
***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 18min
BAES 130: Netflix v. Paramount: Who Will Win
The streaming wars are heating up as Paramount makes a bold $30 billion bid for Warner Bros, leaving Netflix in a competitive frenzy. Ben and Emil dissect the timeline of this corporate chess game, revealing who stands to gain from the shake-up. They tackle the implications of Hollywood's consolidation, examining the potential cultural risks and the dynamics of creative freedom. Adding to the drama are concerns over regulatory scrutiny and the influence of backers like Saudi investors. It's a riveting analysis of a rapidly changing industry landscape!

Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 12min
BAES 129: The Crying Billionaires are Crying Again
Our sweet sensitive tech overlords are crying again! It's David Sacks again this time, and all his butt buddies are coming out of the woodwork to show their undying support for him. We'll dig into the reasons why.
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SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY:
That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w
Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU
Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc
Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw
Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM
We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U
***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g
***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa
***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 16min
BAES 128: The Global Crisis Nobody's Talking About
Jon Millstein joins us this week to talk all about climate change and how America is totally dropping the ball and completely ignoring renewables and the very real climate crisis we're still barreling toward.
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Support us and get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com
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SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY:
That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w
Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU
Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc
Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw
Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM
We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U
***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g
***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa
***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com
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