Guy Benson Show

Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel (Michael) Leiter, joined The Guy Benson Show today to recap last week's high-level meetings between Israeli leaders and the Trump administration, including discussions on the growing threat from the Houthis and the looming danger of a nuclear Iran. Leiter also addressed the uncertain future of Gaza, especially as Arab nations continue to refuse Palestinian refugees. In a deeply personal moment, he shared about the heartbreaking loss of his son, who was killed over a year ago in Gaza while rescuing hostages from Hamas. Guy and Leiter condemned the global rise in antisemitism and pushed back on international critics of Israel who continue to project the corrupted morality of Israel's surrounding states onto Israel itself. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dagen McDowell, anchor and analyst on the Fox Business Network and co-host of The Bottom Line with Dagen McDowell at 6 PM ET, joined The Guy Benson Show today to provide updates on the volatile economy as markets dipped again following a brief recovery sparked by Trump's 90-day tariff pause. McDowell broke down the Trump administration's mixed messaging on tariffs and explained why that confusion continues to rattle the market. She also argued that the path to economic stability will require the administration to start striking public deals with key allies. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), the longtime senator from South Dakota and newly minted majority leader as of January 2025, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the House’s passage of the Senate’s version of the budget resolution—calling it a critical step forward in advancing President Trump’s economic agenda. Thune emphasized the importance of finalizing the budget to prevent tax hikes on everyday Americans and outlined what comes next in the legislative process. He also weighed in on the future of the TikTok ban, as Trump extends the app’s operation despite the law on the books. Finally, Benson and Thune closed out by reflecting on his first 100 days leading the Senate GOP. Listen to and read the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-09-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordon Chang, author of the newly released Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America and a leading voice on Chinese aggression, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the looming trade war as Trump lifts most tariffs--except those aimed squarely at China. Chang explained how Trump's strategy is effectively enlisting the rest of the world in an economic confrontation with Beijing, and how China is already retaliating. He also warned about the growing threat of espionage by Chinese nationals posing as students in the U.S., raising alarms about national security vulnerabilities. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief at The Federalist, Fox News Contributor, and co-author of Justice on Trial, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss why the far left continues to foster an environment that tolerates--if not encourages--political violence, as new updates emerge in the assassination attempt on Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She argued that violence has become "baked into the culture" of progressive protest movements, and slammed the media for normalizing it. Hemingway also tore into the journalists who spent years covering up President Biden's cognitive decline--only to now report on it for profit. Plus, she gave a sneak peek at her upcoming book. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ari Fleischer, former White House Press Secretary, Fox News Contributor, and President of Ari Fleischer Communications, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on the growing possibility of military action against Iran, emphasizing his trust in Trump's leadership in the region. He also unpacked the White House's mixed messaging on tariffs, arguing that Trump's true strategy may be more calculated than critics admit--and defended the former president's track record, especially regarding China. Fleischer also sounded off on the administration's move to control the White House press seating chart, saying it reveals a broader shift toward empowering alternative media. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices