The Big Ben Show

Will the Iran negotiations succeed, or is America heading toward a deeper conflict? Ben Domenech breaks down the JD Vance mission to Islamabad and why Hollywood has lost its soul with guest Andrew Klavan.

In this episode, Ben dives into the shifting political allegiances surrounding the President's second term before welcoming Fox News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson. Together, they provide an inside look at the high-stakes negotiations in Pakistan involving Vice President JD Vance and the looming threat of the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Next, Andrew Klavan joins the show to discuss his Edgar Award nomination, the anti-hero era of television, and why modern cinema struggles to depict true masculinity. Finally, Ben previews the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh and explains why he’s keeping a close eye on "journeyman" quarterbacks like Diego Pavia.

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On this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the circumstances facing the GOP as internal polling shows the Senate flipping and House Republicans losing the plot on the economy. Ben is joined by Elise Stefanik to discuss her new book, "Poisoned Ivies: The Inside Account of the Academic and Moral Rot of America's Elite Universities,” and the moral rot she witnessed during the historic hearings on campus antisemitism.

Later, Daily Wire White House Correspondent Mary Margaret Olohan breaks down the friction between Donald Trump and the Pope, the failed Iran negotiations in Islamabad, and the fallout from the Eric Swalwell resignation scandal.

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Is the Iran ceasefire a diplomatic victory or a temporary band-aid for the Masters?

In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the fallout of the Iran ceasefire deal. From the "Scottie Scheffler ceasefire" to the truth behind Trump’s controversial Easter weekend posts, Ben analyzes whether the U.S. successfully neutralized Tehran's nuclear threat or simply hit the pause button.

This week’s episode features insights from Lucas Tomlinson after returning from Dubai, strategic analysis from Rebeccah Heinrichs on the "rump regime," and Caitlin Doornbos on the Trump-Tucker Carlson fissure.

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Can a Republic built on rage survive the 21st century? Ben Domenech dives into the tragic murder of Stephanie Minter and the "trust policies" putting citizens at risk.

First, Ben Domenech is joined by legal expert Jonathan Turley to discuss his new book, Rage and the Republic, exploring how the "righteous rage" of Thomas Paine shaped America, and why modern "New Jacobins" are threatening that legacy.

 Next, Robby Soave joins Ben to break down the 50th anniversary of Survivor, the downfall of Star Wars, and why Hollywood won't stop fracking your favorite IP.

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The U.S. is depleting its missile stockpiles in the Iran conflict. Is Taiwan now at risk? Ben Domenech breaks down the strategic shift in the Indo-Pacific and the "Champagne Socialists" defending Cuba’s regime.

In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben welcomes Michael Sobolik (Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute) to discuss how the Iran war is affecting China’s global strategy and the critical depletion of U.S. Tomahawk and JASSM missiles. Next, legendary baseball historian and statistician Bill James joins the show to analyze the new MLB ABS challenge system, sports media, and the future of America’s pastime.

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Is the Vice President’s inner circle a political liability?

Ben Domenech explores the fallout of the ongoing Iran conflict and the "McCarthyite" climate surrounding foreign communications. Ben examines why the CIA and FBI are monitoring backchannels and whether these associations will haunt the GOP in 2028.

Later, global reporter Jamie Kirchick joins the show to discuss the "opportunism" of Rep. Ro Khanna and the shifting gatekeeping on the American Right. Plus, Dr. Aaron Kheriaty joins Ben to discuss "Making the Cut" and how to restore public trust in the medical establishment after years of over-centralization.

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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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