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Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia joined The Guy Benson Show today to share her reaction to the disturbing assassination of Charlie Kirk, why it should cause the nation to pause, and why extreme political rhetoric against the other side of the aisle must be toned down. Sen. Capito and Guy also discussed the Senate's "nuclear option" to change chamber rules in order to get President Trump's nominees confirmed in the face of the left's historic taboo blockade. Capito further weighed in on the potential "overcorrection" among some conservatives who are becoming more heavily anti-vaccine toward children in response to COVID-era mandates. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor for Fox News, anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier weeknights at 6 PM, and author of To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment as well as the upcoming new book coming out October 21, To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today. Baier shared how, as both a journalist and a father, he broke the heartbreaking news of Charlie Kirk's assassination to his kids and why the tragedy has caused him to reflect on his upcoming book tour. Baier explained how lessons from history and America's past presidents can offer insight on how the American spirit can be lifted. Baier also discussed President Trump's second military strike against narco-terrorists off the coast of Venezuela, and the troubling escalation as Russia allegedly sends drones over Poland and Romania in order to test NATO's resolve. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Marc Thiessen, Washington Post columnist & Fox News Contributor, joined Guy Friday afternoon to discuss the outside reaction of the Charlie Kirk assassination and shares what words someone can say that would justify them getting fired from their job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 09-12-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marc Thiessen, columnist at The Washington Post, Fox News contributor, and fellow at the American Enterprise Institute joined The Guy Benson Show today to reflect on the passing of Charlie Kirk and the legacy he leaves behind. Thiessen emphasized the importance of honoring that legacy by continuing the fight for conservative speech on college campuses and beyond, noting that while we cannot respond to Charlie's death, we can and must respond with Charlie's love and commitment to open dialogue. He also addressed those despicable individuals celebrating Kirk's death and why real-world repercussions, including the potential loss of jobs, are both likely and necessary. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 09-11-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Riley Gaines, host of the Gaines for Girls Podcast on OutKick, best-selling author, and TPUSA contributor, joined The Guy Benson Show today to reflect on her friendship with Charlie Kirk. She shared how their connection began after her competition against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, when Kirk and TPUSA were among the first to offer her support. Gaines spoke about the mentorship she found in Kirk, why he was always someone she could turn to for advice, and the way he carried himself as a Christian who treated everyone with respect. Gaines also discussed the broader impact of TPUSA and argued that Charlie's work uniquely inspired young people, even saying, "I do not think Donald Trump would be president without Charlie Kirk." Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, a former MMA fighter who serves on the Senate Committees on Armed Services, Environment and Public Works, and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, joined The Guy Benson Show today to reflect on the evil assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah. Mullin spoke about the Charlie Kirk he knew personally as a close friend, father, and follower of Jesus, and he and Guy discussed the urgent need to stop the rising tide of political violence that is plaguing the nation. The senator also briefly addressed the president's nomination process, explaining why Senate Republicans are turning to the "nuclear option" to push Trump's nominees through as Democrats grind the process to a historic halt. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 09-10-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who serves on the Senate Homeland Security and Armed Services Committees, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest economic report revealing that jobs numbers were revised downward, signaling an even weaker economy at the close of Joe Biden's term. He reacted to Israel's military strikes in Doha that killed top Hamas leaders, and weighed in on Leader John Thune's talk of employing the "nuclear option" to push President Trump's nominees through the Senate as Democrats continue stalling tactics. Senator Scott also outlined his leadership in pursuing an investigation into the Pacific Palisades fire and California's response to rebuilding efforts, and explained why he believes changing Florida's vaccine protocols is unnecessary. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Homan, President Trump's Border Czar and former Acting ICE Director, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest developments in Operation Midway Blitz and the effort to finish the ICE operations launched during Trump's first term. Homan also responded to Mika Brzezinski's inflammatory comments made to him on Morning Joe accusing ICE of "disappearing people," and pushed back on the dangerous rhetoric framing ICE agents as the "Gestapo" which he said puts law enforcement officers at risk every single day. Homan also responded to the left's rhetoric claiming that ICE is "racially profiling" criminals that they arrest, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Kennedy, host of the Kennedy Saves the World podcast @Kennedynation, joined The Guy Benson Show today to celebrate her birthday and share details from her weekend festivities and last night's celebration. She also recounted some of her wild birthday stories from her early 20s, including nearly getting fired for licking a microphone next to Rudy Giuliani and being surprised with a private jet courtesy of Kiefer Sutherland. Kennedy and Benson then turned to the viral Phillies "Karen" incident, where she argued that the "Karen" has already faced punishment for her actions, and that she doesn't need to be cancelled any further. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Katharine Ham, FOX News Contributor, Outkick Columnist, and co-author of End of Discussion, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the horrific crime in Charlotte where a Ukrainian refugee was murdered by an allegedly schizophrenic man who had 14 prior arrests. MKH explained why Democrat policies of releasing repeat offenders led to this preventable tragedy and criticized the shocking response from the city's mayor, who seemingly thanked the media for not covering the story. Ham also broke down why Democrats are stuck in a political trap, as crime is a real and growing concern for voters, yet acknowledging it would mean admitting failure in their own policies. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kat Timph, co-host of Gutfeld!, Fox News Contributor and best selling author joined for "Fridays with Kat" this week to discuss her haters and craziness happening at Harvard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All "homestretch" segments from 09/02-09/05 with Guy Benson and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 09-05-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Bream, chief legal correspondent and anchor of Fox News Sunday (check your local listings), host of the hit podcast Livin' the Bream and bestselling author of The Love Stories of the Bible Speak: Biblical Lessons on Romance, Friendship, and Faith, joined The Guy Benson Show today to highlight the stark difference in mainstream media coverage of Supreme Court justices depending on which president appointed them. She also broke down the legal debate surrounding Trump's implementation of tariffs and examined the legality of his military strike against a Tren de Aragua smuggling boat, noting why his designation of the cartels as terrorist organizations is so significant. Bream also previewed what's ahead on Fox News Sunday, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kat Timpf, Fox News Contributor, co-host of Gutfeld! and author of I Used To Like You Until...(How Binary Thinking Divides Us), joined The Guy Benson Show today to open up about how she's using humor to deal with the trauma that she's experienced, as well as the shocking hate she's faced for being so open about it. Guy and Kat also weighed in on the shocking story that Harvard is artificially inflating grades, and Kat shared her personal childhood dream of attending and why she believes the culture is shifting away from Ivy League schools being seen as the best option for students. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices