Ben discusses how the Democrats' denunciation of masculinity is hurting them with voters. 

Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of Next Up with Mark Halperin unpacks the dangers of media groupthink and shares what he thinks the media is getting wrong in the political sphere today.

Then, FOX News Senior National Correspondent Aishah Hasnie joins with the latest updates on where President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' stands in the Senate.

Later, Christine previews her risky flight out of Newark Airport.

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Ben unpacks the Biden administration's efforts to hide the truth about President Biden's cognitive decline from the American public.

He's joined by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to discuss the state of President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill', as well as his thoughts on his primary race in the 2026 election cycle.

He's then joined by FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich to discuss the media's role in downplaying concerns in the final months of Joe Biden's presidency.

Later, the Big Ben Crew talk Andor, school plays, and whether Dylan is getting fired.

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Ben breaks down the decline in faith in institutions, in the country, and in one another, particularly among young, Democrat voters.

He's then joined by Cygnal Pollster John Rogers to discuss the rise in friendship fall-outs after the 2024 election.

Author David Zweig joins to discuss the poor decisions made by American schools during the Covid pandemic and the consequences of those mistakes as detailed in his book, An Abundance of Caution.

Later, Ben reacts to Taylor Swift's involvement in Blake Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

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Ben refreshes his podcast with a new objective and eyes on the future!

This week he weighs in on President Trump's proposed Hollywood tariffs and explains how it could revitalize America's film industry.

Then, FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson discusses his recent trip to Estonia and previews the President's upcoming Saudi Arabia visit. Later, they cover the potential for the new NFL stadium in Washington D.C.

Later, Ben reacts to Bill Burr's take on politics, the Newark Airport outage, and plans for Mother's Day.

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When Ben interviewed President Trump in the Oval Office in February he asked if there was ever going to be a way to get the Washington Commanders back in D.C.?

This week, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an agreement with the team, bringing the franchise back to the nation's capital. The move to the site of the old RFK stadium is not without controversy - receiving pushback from progressives.

Ben discusses the political and cultural significance of this deal and explains how the project can revitalize the neglected area.

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It's been a difficult week for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after new reports alleged that he shared sensitive information on another Signal chat. But is the chaos in the Pentagon a result of different warring factions within the Department of Defense?

Ben unpacks the different motivations behind the attacks against Secretary Hegseth and explains the ways in which the second Trump administration will reshape America's approach to foreign policy.

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One of the most talked about faces in politics today isn't a politician, but instead, tech billionaire Elon Musk. Musk's loud approach to changing policy and elections has come with somewhat of a cost, forcing Republicans to reevaluate their relationship with the controversial yet influential figure.

In the world of politics, money talks. But when donors do the talking, what do American voters hear?

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A week after Liberation Day, the global market has felt the aftershock of President Trump's tariffs. As Americans witness massive changes here at home, the White House says conversations with foreign leaders are also in the works that could reshape our trade partnerships and our economy. 

How will President Trump's second administration usher in a new era of geopolitics?

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The accidental leak of a National Security Signal chat to The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg has ignited fierce debate and conversation in Washington. While Goldberg is known for his long-standing opposition to President Trump, there is a real question of just how such pertinent information got into the wrong hands. Ben breaks down why it was so surprising that NSA Michael Waltz was the one in the wrong here, what this means for regular DC communication on apps like this, and why this was the first major wake-up call for a White House that had been scandal-free for the first two months. 

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Last week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer surprised Democrats by defending the vote to avoid a government shutdown. Now, he is receiving major pushback from his party and is even canceling his book tour on Antisemitism.  

Does Senator Schumer's weakened grip on leadership signal a shift toward younger, more radical Democrats, setting the stage for a significant transformation within the party?

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