Guy Benson Show

Mary Katharine Ham, Fox News Contributor, Outkick Columnist, and co-author of End of Discussion, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the expanded College Football Playoff as Alabama and Oklahoma tee off tonight, Ben Shapiro publicly calling out Candace Owens and why setting boundaries within the conservative movement matters, shocking cases tied to illegal immigration including a Soros-backed Fairfax prosecutor. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-18-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dagen McDowell, anchor and analyst on the Fox Business Network and co-host of The Bottom Line with Dagen McDowell & Brian Brenberg (6 PM ET), joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the positive reaction to lower-than-expected inflation numbers, and why prices and inflation were better controlled under President Trump's economic policies. McDowell and Benson discussed last night's comments by President Trump and his optimism about strong economic growth and the potential for an economic boom. Dagen also shared her hopes for a strong economy in 2026, driven by technology investment, and she discussed why fears around AI and automation eliminating jobs may be overstated as new industries and opportunities emerge. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-17-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chairwoman Lisa McClain, who represents Michigan's 9th District and currently serves as Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss tonight's presidential address from Donald Trump and why she expects him to set the record straight on affordability and the accomplishments of the Trump administration. McClain weighed in on Democratic messaging around the economy, arguing that Democrats are trying to take credit for fixing problems that they themselves have created, particularly on healthcare and affordability issues. McLaughlin also discussed the broken promises of Obamacare and why Republicans are focused on lowering premiums and expanding choice for consumers. Finally, Benson and Rep. McClain discussed the importance of private-sector job growth over government-subsidized employment as the country works to climb out of the economic hole left by the Biden administration. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss several high-profile immigration and public safety cases, including the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant accused of crimes such as human trafficking and domestic violence who was freed despite DHS efforts to deport him. Benson and McLaughlin also discussed the outrageous case of Edis Renan Diaz, an illegal immigrant convicted of raping a disabled woman who was controversially praised by an Obama federal judge for his "family devotion" and willingness to do work others would not. McLaughlin also addressed the misleading portrayal of Sae Joon Park by a member of Congress, clarified the status of Guan Heng, and more. Listen below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-16-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America and The Coming Collapse of China, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the plight of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who has been convicted in a CCP kangaroo court in Hong Kong, why he must be released, and how the Chinese Communist Party is using his case to make an example of pro-Democracy protestors in Hong Kong. Chang and Benson also discussed the case of Guan Heng, who has been arrested and faces deportation back to China, warning that the CCP's track record suggests he could face torture or death because of his reporting on the Uyghur genocide. The conversation also covered the bizarre trend of wealthy Chinese citizens using U.S. surrogacy to produce hundreds of anchor children, and why American companies like iRobot are victims of Chinese intellectual property theft. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri, who serves on the Judiciary Committee and chairs the Subcommittee on the Constitution, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the Trump administration's strikes against drug boats in the Caribbean and Latin America, pushing back on Democratic criticism by explaining why the actions are both legal and necessary. Schmitt also addressed the administration's renewed foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere and putting America first, targeting drug cartels and the opioid crisis at home, along with the bipartisan congressional briefings held to share intelligence and details surrounding the strikes. Senator Schmitt then weighed in on the importance of appointing and confirming Trump's judicial nominees, and outlined the Republican approach to healthcare reform. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 12-15-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices