Guy Benson Show

Marc Thiessen,Washington Post columnist, Fox News contributor, and former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down what goes into crafting a high-stakes address like Trump's upcoming joint session speech to Congress. Thiessen shared insights on how tonight's speech will compare to past presidential addresses, and Guy and Thiessen discussed speech "decorum" and  the Democrats' planned opposition to Trump's address. Thiessen also discussed the fallout from Trump and Zelensky's explosive meeting over the mineral deal, why it blew up in their faces, why the deal might not be dead just yet, and why Putin must agree to a ceasefire. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha MacCallum,Fox News anchor and executive editor of The Story, joined The Guy Benson Show today to preview Trump's highly anticipated speech tonight and why he appears "very upbeat" ahead of the address. They discussed the stock market's sharp reaction to Trump's newly implemented tariffs and the "promises made, promises kept" during his first six weeks in office. Plus, Martha and Guy discuss the stunning move by Democrats to vote against a widely supported bill protecting women's sports. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 03-03-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Katharine Ham,Fox News contributor, OutKick columnist, and co-host of the Getting Hammered and Normally podcasts, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the real impact of DOGE on National Parks and how their failure to effectively spend allotted funds under Trump exposes government waste. She also reacted to the outrage over DOGE's effect on federal funding and the "self own" that many of DOGE"s cuts make. Plus, MKH and Guy discuss the hilarious story of Democrats retreating to Loudoun County, VA, in an attempt to connect with "normal people" --and why MKH is "offering" to teach them how to be normal. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Goodwin,New York Post columnist, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's shocking announcement that he's running for mayor of NYC. Goodwin broke down Cuomo's long list of scandals--from sexual harassment allegations to his administration's deadly nursing home cover-up--and why his sudden pivot to center-right rhetoric rings hollow. Plus, what Cuomo's comeback bid means for current Governor Kathy Hochul as Rep. Ritchie Torres reportedly considers a run for her seat. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guy interviewed House Speaker Mike Johnson Monday afternoon during an event at Americans For Prosperity's Freedom Embassy in front of a live audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All "homestretch" segments from 02/24-02/28 with Guy Benson and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 02-28-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Bream, Fox News Sunday anchor and chief legal correspondent, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the shocking Oval Office spat between Zelensky, Trump, and JD Vance, saying she's "never seen anything like it." Bream broke down why the meeting between the world leaders fell apart--from the language barrier to body language--and what it could mean moving forward. Bream also analyzed Chief Justice John Roberts' decision to pause the foreign aid payments Trump had been ordered to make by a lower court, and previewed an upcoming SCOTUS case on workplace discrimination and sexuality. Plus, Bream and Benson take a look ahead at this week's edition of Fox News Sunday. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victor Davis Hanson, the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the shocking televised Oval Office meeting between Trump, Zelensky, and JD Vance, which spiraled into a shouting match and led to the cancellation of a minerals deal between Ukraine and the U.S. Hanson explained why the optics of the confrontation between the president, vice president, and Zelensky could be politically damaging for all parties involved. They also discussed Israel's war efforts, as reports indicate that the IDF is preparing to relaunch operations in Gaza within weeks following the return of the Bibas family's bodies from Hamas. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 02-27-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eylon Levy, former Israeli government spokesperson, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the worldwide mourning of the Bibas family, as the father delivered heartbreaking eulogies for his wife and children. Levy emphasized the urgency of securing the release of the remaining Israeli hostages still in Hamas captivity and the dire implications of their continued imprisonment. They also examined what's next for Gaza, as deep-seated hatred among Palestinians and Hamas may make a two-state solution impossible. Plus, why Israel's enemies will continue plotting to take hostages--and why Hamas must be completely eradicated. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron York, Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and Fox News contributor, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the shocking case of Charles Littlejohn, who stole Trump's tax returns (along with the tax information of hundreds of thousands of Americans) and walked away with only minor charges. York and Benson explained why this case is a prime example of Democrats weaponizing lawfare to their advantage. The pair also discussed the left's outrage over The Wall Street Journal's editorial shift toward a more pro-America, pro-freedom stance, as well as the broader decline in trust in legacy media--and why major outlets are scrambling to adapt. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 02-26-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacqui Heinrich, Senior Fox News White House Correspondent, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to the media's manufactured outrage over Elon Musk attending a cabinet meeting--despite Jill Biden literally leading one in the last administration. They also discussed the upcoming U.S.-Ukraine meeting this Friday and the potential mineral and economic deal on the table between the two nations. Heinrich also weighed in on the White House's controversial move to take control of the press pool from the WHCA, raising concerns about potential politicization, and addressed critiques from Ari Fleischer and others on media balance in today's press corps. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Homan, Border Czar for President Donald Trump, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the administration's remarkable success in reducing border crossings since taking office and the surge in morale among Border Patrol officers under Trump's leadership. He also detailed his recent conversation with AG Pam Bondi on the legal possibilities of jailing those who dox and interfere with ICE investigations. Plus, Homan explained how ICE and DHS are pushing back against sanctuary cities that continue to resist their enforcement efforts. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 02-25-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State and CIA Director, Fox News contributor, and author of Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss his new role as a fellow at Columbia and the controversy surrounding President Trump's decision to remove his security detail. They also covered the ongoing Ukraine-Russia negotiations, with Pompeo arguing he would have taken a firmer stance in labeling Russia the aggressor than the current Trump administration. Plus, he explained why the U.S. must remain steadfast in supporting Israel and countering Iran. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karol Markowicz, New York Post and Fox News columnist, co-author of Stolen Youth, and host of The Karol Markowicz Show and Normally with Mary Katharine Ham, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to Hamas leader, Mousa Abu Marzouk, now claiming he would have hesitated before launching the October 7 massacre if he had known Israel's response. Markowicz and Benson also discussed how Western media continues to frame Gaza's devastation and economic crash as Israel's fault, despite Hamas' provocation and indiscriminate violence in the region. Plus, Markowicz weighed in on Florida's governor's race after Ron DeSantis floated his wife, Casey DeSantis, as his successor. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 02-24-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices