Guy Benson Show

Combat-wounded Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny “Joey” Jones turned a traumatic, life-changing disability into a personal mission to improve the lives of all veterans. Known to his friends as “Triple J,” Jones was raised in Dalton, GA and enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school. During his eight years of service, he worked as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (bomb) Technician, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan on separate tours. During his last deployment to Afghanistan, Jones was responsible for disarming and destroying 80+ improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and thousands of pounds of other unknown bulk explosives. During that tour on August 6, 2010, he stepped on and initiated an IED, resulting in the loss of both of his legs above the knee and severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists. He recovered at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington D.C. Focusing on overcoming adversity, finding a positive perspective in dire situations, leaning on those around you, and finding strength in yourself and your community, Joey now serves at the Chief Spokesperson for Zac Brown’s Southern Ground and Military director and spokesperson for Camp Southern Ground. Joey regularly appears as an outspoken, yet insightful military analyst for Fox News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 06-18-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), one of Israel's most vocal Democratic defenders in Congress, joined The Guy Benson Show today to explain why he supports Israel's preemptive strikes against Iran, where Torres says that the strikes are in the best interest of the United States and the free world. Torres emphasized Iran's bloody history against Americans and warned against allowing the world's top state sponsor of terrorism to go nuclear. Torres said that Israel should attempt to destroy Fordo themselves, but said that he would support the U.S. intervening in a limited capacity to assist. Guy and Torres then weighed in on the NYC mayoral race and warned of the dangers if Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC mayoral race, and didn't mince words in calling Governor Kathy Hochul "the least effective executive" on the face of the earth when asked why he'd consider running for governor of New York. Listen below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Abbas Milani, research fellow and co-director of the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution, joined The Guy Benson Show today to share his personal and expert reaction to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. As an Iranian native, he explained why he thinks Netanyahu struck at the right moment, while Iran was weakened and "fooled by their own rhetoric." Milani also noted the growing number of Iranians who quietly yearn for regime change, and made a passionate case for a future Iranian government focused on innovation over nuclear weapons and peace with for both Israel and Palestine. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 06-17-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, joined The Guy Benson Show today to explain why Israel's preemptive strikes on Iran's nuclear program should matter to every American and, in his words, to "everyone who's interested in freedom." He addressed speculation surrounding "future surprises" Iran may face as Israel presses forward, and responded to Donald Trump's recent warning that Ayatollah Khamenei is "no longer safe." Ambassador Leiter also honored two Israeli embassy workers tragically murdered in Washington, D.C., underscoring the rising antisemitism across the globe. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pathetic Senator Padilla took to the floor of the Senate to cry more about his recent removal from a DHS briefing as he shockingly disrupted the otherwise peaceful meeting... and Guy had some words for him in this special BENSON BYTE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 06-16-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eli Lake, reporter for The Free Press, host of the "Breaking History" podcast, and contributing editor at Commentary, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the overwhelming (almost biblical) success of Israel's preemptive strikes against Iranian nuclear sites and leadership. Lake explained how former President Trump played a critical behind-the-scenes role in aiding Israel's operation, and pushed back against the fringe voices on the right now calling Trump "Israel's poodle." Lake and Benson also outlined how this conflict could reset the power balance in the Middle East without dragging the U.S. into another nation-building mission, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda Devine, Fox News Contributor, New York Post columnist, author of The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America, and host of Pod Force One, joined The Guy Benson Show today to talk about her brand new podcast, including her exclusive sit-down with Donald Trump, where they covered everything from parenting to his favorite music. Devine also broke down Trump's backing of Israel's strike on Iran, noting that while he would've preferred pursuing a nuclear/trade deal, he's taking the threat seriously. Plus, Devine defended Trump's ramp-up of ICE enforcement in liberal cities, arguing it's not political retribution. just smart targeting of areas where federal law is being openly obstructed. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices