The media doesn't want to tell the truth about the Gracie Mansion bombing, and Texas' Senior Senator runs to save his job.

On this edition of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech dives into the escalating tensions in Iran and the "naive" political analysis surrounding President Trump’s military strategy. Ben is joined by Rafael Mangual of the Manhattan Institute to break down a recent attempted terror attack outside New York’s Gracie Mansion, and why Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s "de-policing" platform poses a threat to public safety.

Later, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joins the podcast to discuss his high-stakes runoff campaign, the urgent need for the Save America Act, and why he is now open to changing Senate filibuster rules to secure the border and protect election integrity. Ben also takes a hard look at the media's framing of voter ID laws and the absurd claims of disenfranchisement.

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Is Iran on the brink of collapse? Ben Domenech sits down with Ben Shapiro, Iran expert Behnam Ben Taleblu, and Buck Sexton to break down the decapitation strikes in the Middle East and the shocking results of the Texas Primaries.

From the "fake moderation" of James Talarico to Donald Trump’s decisive military action against the IRGC, Ben dives deep into the strategies shaping 2026. Ben also explores Buck Sexton's new book, Manufacturing Delusion, to expose how elite propaganda and brainwashing are used to control the American mind.

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Is the U.S. heading toward a kinetic conflict with Iran? Host Ben Domenech is joined by Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson and Fred Fleitz of the America First Policy Institute to break down the massive military buildup in the Middle East and the shifting "America First" doctrine in Trump’s second term.

In this episode: Ben dives into the "Midnight Hammer" style air power currently assembling in the region and why negotiators are frustrated with Tehran's refusal to budge. Plus, a deep dive into the chaos in Mexico following the death of cartel leader El Mencho and what it means for border security.

Finally, Ben celebrates Team USA’s "gutsy" Olympic Gold medal win over Canada which was a historic 46 years in the making

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On this edition of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech breaks down AOC’s recent trip to the Munich Security Conference, where her lack of foreign policy experience was on full display. Despite a "red carpet" rollout by the media, her answers on Taiwan and Venezuela geography suggest she may not be the serious candidate the Democratic establishment is hoping for.

Later, Fox News’ Bill Melugin joins the show in the studio to provide an inside look at the growing instability within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They discuss the future of Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, the shift in mass deportation tactics under Tom Homan, and the "drip-drip" of negative media stories impacting the administration's internal stability.

Finally, Ben dives into the "Late Night Chaos" at CBS. Stephen Colbert is railing against his own network over an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Was it a Trump-led conspiracy or just a simple FCC "Equal Time" rule?

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On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech covers the White House’s messaging problem, the political risk heading into the midterms, and why “being too online” can distort reality. Ben reacts to Ross Douthat’s argument that Trump is “losing the country,” then digs into how policy support can still lose the narrative.

Plus, Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony List, joins to break down the surge in abortions post-Dobbs, the abortion pill (mifepristone) regulatory fight, and why pro-lifers are demanding a return to in-person dispensing rules that were rolled back during COVID.

Later, author Lionel Shriver joins the show to discuss her new novel “A Better Life,” immigration, the literary world’s politics, and why fiction avoids telling the “settled population” side of the story.

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Ben Domenech dives into the high stakes of the Super Bowl, exploring the $2 billion gambling surge and the national security risks posed by unregulated prediction markets. He is joined by New York Post correspondent Lydia Moynihan to discuss the "quality of life" collapse in NYC under socialist policies, the tragic consequences of ending forced-shelter laws for the homeless, and the ongoing media battle over ICE operations in Minnesota.

The conversation shifts to the culture war in cinema with film producer Dallas Sonnier, who breaks down the making of the Daily Wire’s epic seriesThe Pendragon Cycle. Sonnier details why Hollywood’s "ideological bankruptcy" has created a vacuum for conservative creators and explains his commitment to practical effects over "AI slop".

Ben concludes with a sharp critique of the Washington Post following a massive wave of layoffs and the shuttering of its iconic sports section.

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The American media landscape is no longer about excellence, it's about ideological capture. In this episode, Ben Domenech dissects the radical transformation of our institutions, from the shuttering of The Washington Post sports desk to the decline of late-night comedy into humorless activism.

Ben is joined by Fox News Congressional Correspondent Bill Melugin to pull back the curtain on the internal strife within the Department of Homeland Security and the fallout from the Alex Pretti shooting.

Then, Winston Marshall joins the program to discuss the "soft imperialism" of the CCP and why Greenland has become the strategic frontline in the face of Chinese global ambitions.

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On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech breaks down President Trump’s renewed push to “acquire” Greenland, framing it as a high-stakes Arctic security play amid China and Russia interest and a potential stress test for NATO.

Next, he is joined by DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin for a wide-ranging interview on ICE operations, clashes with sanctuary jurisdictions, officer safety, detention standards, and the administration’s push to change how immigration enforcement is covered and understood.

Finally, the episode also features an in-studio conversation with Brad Wilcox on the growing “dumb phone” movement, smartphone addiction, teen mental health, and school phone restrictions.

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Iran is at a breaking point, and the world is watching. Ben Domenech digs into the scale of Iran’s protests, the regime’s crackdown, internet shutdowns, and what “help is on the way” could realistically mean without U.S. boots on the ground.

First, Behnam Ben-Taleblu from The Foundation for Defense of Democracies explains why this moment feels different from past uprisings, how the IRGC may signal cracks, and what U.S. policy tools could matter most. 

Then, amid rising antisemitism and collapsing trust in elite institutions, Jordan Hirsch of Palantir lays out a provocative proposal: a Jewish “sovereign wealth fund” investing directly in America’s strategic industries to show tangible national value in a transactional era.

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In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech breaks down the high-risk U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and what it could mean for Venezuela’s future, U.S. foreign policy, and America’s posture in the Western Hemisphere. Ben reacts to Democratic criticism in the aftermath and explains why the Trump administration framed the mission as a law-enforcement-style capture instead of an assassination.

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