The Big Ben Show

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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