Guy Benson Show

Former Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, Fox News Contributor and author of Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to the ongoing persecution of Christians in Africa and the genocide unfolding in Sudan, and Pompeo emphasized the importance of standing for essential American ideals globally like the freedom of religion. Pompeo also weighed in on President Trump’s recent strikes against cartel drug boats in the Pacific, saying the President’s aggressive actions are justified and necessary to protect American interests. Finally, Pompeo discussed the expansion of the Abraham Accords with the addition of Kazakhstan, and why he has hope that more countries could join the pact. 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 go on "widow defense" for Erika Kirk amid a wave of vile online conspiracy theories targeting her in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death. Mary Katharine discussed why so many are eager to pile on a strong conservative woman, and why some of the attacks seem rooted in resentment towards a strong, female leader. Mary Katharine also addressed Candace Owens' "evil crusade" amplifying baseless claims about Kirk and his death, and highlighted Erika Kirk's emotional plea on Jesse Watters Primetime for compassion, prayer, and restraint online. MKH and Guy then discussed the ongoing government shutdown and the "idiocy"  of grinding the government to a halt over Obamacare subsidies. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 11-06-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Elise Stefanik, Republican congresswoman representing New York's 21st district and author of the upcoming book Poisoned Ivies: The Inside Account of the Academic and Moral Rot at America's Elite Universities (April 2026), joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the growing radicalism in New York politics that has reared it's ugly head with Zohran Mamdani's election in NYC. Rep. Stefanik discussed how Governor Kathy Hochul's enabling and endorsement of him signal just how far the party has strayed, and Stefanik explained why Hochul's embrace of the far left will cost her dearly in Upstate New York, showing she's lost touch with everyday Democrats and New Yorkers. Rep. Stefanik also addressed the disturbing rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses, calling out the lack of leadership accountability that's pushing some Democrats to side with Republicans. Finally, Stefanik hinted that a major announcement about her own potential run for governor is coming "very, very soon," and y

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate and author of Daughter of the Heartland: My Ode to the Country that Raised Me, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the now record-breaking government shutdown, which has become the longest in U.S. history. Sen. Ernst weighed in on the fiery exchange between Senators Moreno and Rosen, where Moreno thrashed Rosen for refusing to acknowledge that Democrats are the real holdouts in the ongoing shutdown, as they are actively holding out votes for a clean CR. Ernst also reacted to the Trump administration's latest military strikes targeting cartel boats in international waters, and she ended the interview by discussing her new bill aimed at selling off vacant federal buildings to save taxpayer money. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 11-05-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha MacCallum, executive editor and anchor of The Story on Fox News, co-anchor of Fox News Politics, and author of Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage, and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima, joined The Guy Benson Show today to unpack the results from last night's off-year elections in NYC, NJ, and VA. MacCallum discussed the New Jersey governor's race and why Democrats' blowout win over Jack Ciattarelli caught many off guard, especially as Ciattarelli appeared close in the most recent polling. MacCallum analyzed how young and Latino voters appeared to swing back toward Democrats after previously moving towards Trump in 2024, and why economic and foreign policy issues may have played a key role in the Democrats' sweep. MacCallum also weighed in on Zohran Mamdani's tone-shifting victory speech, which leaned heavily into identity politics and grievance narratives. Finally, MacCallum explained how California's Prop 50 has once again flipped the redistricting debate on its head following Texas' redi

Ben Shapiro, co-founder of The Daily Wire and host of The Ben Shapiro Show, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the results of last night's off-year elections, which saw Democrats notch major victories across the country, including in NJ, VA, and NYC. Shapiro analyzed Zohran Mamdani's election in New York, warning that Mamdani will "run this city directly into the ground" if he can implement his policies. Shapiro and Benson also addressed the disturbing rise of antisemitism amongst a faction of the right, and explained why it is both morally essential and politically prudent for conservatives to confront and reject extremist elements within their own ranks. Listen and watch the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 11-04-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler, representing New York's 17th District, joined The Guy Benson Show today on Election Day to discuss why Zohran Mamdani's potential election in New York would be "disastrous," not only for the city but for Democrats across the country. Lawler detailed Mamdani's radical positions and history like his stance against police, his violent rhetoric against Jewish communities, and more, warning that the Democratic Party's embrace of such extremism risks pulling them towards their leftist base. Rep. Lawler also weighed in on the ongoing government shutdown, blasting Democrats for their incoherent messaging and refusal to vote for a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Lt. Governor candidate John Reid joined The Guy Benson Show today as voters head to the polls in today's off-year election in Virginia. Reid discussed the tightening polls in his race, as well as the  gubernatorial and AG contests featuring Winsome Earle Sears and Attorney General Jason Miyares, respectively, emphasizing that momentum is building for Republicans statewide. Reid encouraged strong turnout in SW Virginia, warning that every vote will matter in pushing back against the radicalism and violent rhetoric on display from Democrats like Jay Jones, the Democratic candidate for AG in VA who wished violence on political opponents. Reid also recounted his so-called "debate" with his opponent, who has refused to engage with him meaningfully on the issues, and made one final appeal for Virginians to get out and vote today. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 11-03-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Glenn Youngkin of the Commonwealth of Virginia joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest on the state of Virginia, including tomorrow's gubernatorial election and the ongoing redistricting fight in VA. On the ongoing redistricting battle in Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin discussed how nonpartisan voter representation is being overridden by partisan maneuvering by Democrats in the state. Youngkin called out Abigail Spanberger for flipping her stance on redistricting after receiving major financial backing from the very effort she once criticized. Gov. Youngkin also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones, whose vile texts wishing death on political opponents have drawn widespread outrage, praising Attorney General Jason Miyares for taking a firm stand and shared numbers encouraging to Miyares' race. Youngkin also discussed the heated gubernatorial race between Winsome Earle-Sears and Spanberger, explaining why he believes Sears can make up ground in the

Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss what's next for the CR to reopen the government as Democrats drag the government shutdown towards record lengths. Leader Thune discussed why the shutdown might need to be rewritten to extend the deadline, and why Dems are still beholden to their leftist base and fear retribution if they reopened the government. Thune also discussed why he disagrees with President Trump's call to end the filibuster, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Riley Gaines, host of “Gaines for Girls Podcast” on OutKick, best-selling author, and Turning Point USA Contributor, joined Guy on Thursday after her viral X spat with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to address that and other democrat spokespeople attacking her online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All "homestretch" segments from 10/27-10/31 with Guy Benson and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-31-2025 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 share the story behind her spot-on Great British Bake Off themed Halloween costume with her husband. She also weighed in on the ongoing government shutdown, blasting Democrats for refusing to pass a clean CR and holding Americans' SNAP benefits hostage. Ham explained why President Trump's push to eliminate the filibuster to reopen the government is a bad idea, and would effectively reward Democrats for their shutdown antics. Mary Katharine also broke down the high-stakes Virginia gubernatorial race between Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears and why Jason Miyares could defy expectations and beat scandal-plagued Democrat Jay Jones. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda Devine, Fox News Contributor, New York Post columnist, author of The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America, and host of the hit podcast Pod Force One, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the ongoing genocide of Christians in Sudan, a humanitarian crisis the media is shockingly ignoring. Devine and Benson contrasted the silence surrounding Sudan with the left's loud, evidence-free outcry over alleged "genocide" in Israel, spotlighting the hypocrisy of activists like Greta Thunberg who have disdain for the lone Jewish state. Miranda also weighed in on the Biden autopen scandal, where the president's signature was allegedly used to mass-pardon individuals without his consent or knowledge, and reacted to the left's meltdown over Trump's privately funded, useful new White House ballroom. Finally, she previewed her latest Podforce One interview with Vice President JD Vance. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-30-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices