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Rep. Kevin Kiley, who represents California's 3rd Congressional District, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and the Democrats' refusal to support a clean continuing resolution. Kiley pushed back on what he called Schumer's "manufactured crisis," arguing that Democrats are once again trying to score political points with the far left rather than negotiate responsibly. He also called out the hypocrisy of Democrats denying that taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants is part of their platform, despite championing that very idea back in 2020. Benson and Rep. Kiley then turned to California politics, where Kiley sounded the alarm on Governor Gavin Newsom's latest effort to gerrymander the state and wipe out remaining conservative districts, using voter confusion to advance a deceptive ballot initiative. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Reid, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the shocking scandal involving Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones, who sent text messages saying he wished current Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert had “two bullets” in his head, along with wishing Gilbert's wife could watch her own children die in her arms. Reid expressed outrage over the silence from Virginia Democrats, including gubernatorial candidate Abagail Spanberger, who have refused to condemn Jones or call for him to drop out of the race. He also noted that many Democrats who voted early are now expressing deep regret over their decision. Reid detailed the disturbing pattern of escalating political violence on the left, from this scandal to the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, and what it says about the state of our political discourse. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Pompeo, former U.S. secretary of state and CIA director, joined Guy on Friday after Hamas reportedly says it will release the remaining hostages after President Trump's ultimatum. Pompeo also gives his thoughts on the war between Russia and Ukraine as well as the recent scare involving the CCP when the members of the United Nations met in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All "homestretch" segments from 09/29-10/03 with Guy Benson and the team, plus one with guest host Tom Shillue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-03-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Griff Jenkins, co-host of Fox and Friends Weekend, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to break down the latest on the failed votes in the Senate that would have reopened the Federal government. As Democrats continue to blame Republicans for the government shutdown, they continue their pattern of "no" votes to prevent the government from reopening under a "Clean" continuing resolution. Listen to the full interview below! 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 for a wide-ranging conversation on foreign policy and national security. Pompeo weighed in on President Trump's pitched plan to end the conflict in Gaza, along with his brand new Sunday ultimatum, arguing the proposal offers the best hope for Gazans, Palestinians, and Israel, even though Hamas may never abandon its terrorist mindset. Sec. Pompeo also addressed the troubling rise of global antisemitism, including an attack in the UK on Yom Kippur, before turning to the war in Ukraine and the growing intelligence partnership between Washington and Kyiv that is enabling strikes deep inside Russian territory. Pompeo and Benson also detailed the CCP's foiled effort to target New York City's cell grid, as well as the potential TikTok deal that could finally force Beijing to relinquish control of the platform's algorithm, a development that would help quell many national security fears. Listen below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tomi Lahren, host of Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick and a Fox News Contributor, joined The Guy Benson Show today with guest host Tom Shillue to weigh in on the ongoing government shutdown, arguing that Chuck Schumer and the old guard of the Democratic Party are being held hostage by the demands of their younger, more radical wing. Lahren also discussed President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to Portland as ANTIFA riots continue, and why Democratic governors’ resistance to federal help makes little sense given the state of their cities. Lahren and Shillue also reacted to the announcement that Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Mark Harris, freshman Republican Congressman from North Carolina's 8th district and a member of the House Judiciary Committee, the Committee on Education and Workforce, and the House Committee on Agriculture, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the ongoing government shutdown, what it means for everyday Americans, and how his constituents are responding to the shutdown. Harris also explained why he decided to run for Congress as a newcomer to Washington and what he hopes to accomplish. He reflected on the tragic killing of Logan Federico and her father's passionate vow to seek justice, and outlined legislation he has introduced aimed at curbing crime by cracking down on repeat offenders who are too often released under Democrat-backed policies. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-02-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 10-01-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim Strassel, Potomac Watch columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Fox News Contributor, and author of The Biden Malaise: How America Bounces Back from Joe Biden's Dismal Repeat of the Jimmy Carter Years, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down Chuck Schumer's government shutdown and why it is directly hurting broad swaths of government workers while giving Vought and the Trump admin an opening for mass firings. Strassel explained why the "collective insanity" of the left has led Democrats to abandon their stance on clean CRs, and how the move is really about coddling the far left so Schumer has a message to run on when facing possible primary challenges. Strassel and Benson also broke down why the assassination of Charlie Kirk is now being used by universities as an excuse to shut down right-wing speech under the guise of "security concerns." Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who serves on the Finance, Judiciary, and Intelligence Committees, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the government shutdown led by Democrats, and why the Republicans are refusing to negotiate while the government is shut down. Benson and Sen. Cornyn discussed why Chuck Schumer and Democratic leadership are doing exactly what Barack Obama himself once preached against more than a decade ago. The pair also reacted to the dangerous, inflammatory rhetoric from the left that is fueling political violence across the country, including the recent shooting that targeted ICE agents in Dallas. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin McCarthy, former Speaker of the House, joined The Guy Benson Show today to explain why Democrats will likely force a government shutdown on September 30th at midnight. McCarthy argued that Chuck Schumer and Democratic leadership feel threatened and are refusing to pass a clean continuing resolution, bowing instead to the pressure of a vocal, influential faction of the far left that threatens to bring new leadership to the party. Benson and McCarthy then discussed pointed the hypocrisy of the Democrats, noting that Dems are now embracing the exact same tactics that Barack Obama once condemned Republicans for using during his presidency. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Failla, host of Fox Across America on Fox News Radio and Fox News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla, as well as author of Cancel Culture Dictionary: An A to Z Guide to Winning the War on Fun, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss a bevy of topics. Failla also weighed in on the bizarre story out of the UK touting the supposed benefits of first cousin marriage to placate certain groups, the media's silence on a "MAGA Gallows" display compared to their frenzy over the Bubba Wallace hoax, and the outrage over Bad Bunny being named this year's Super Bowl halftime act. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 09-30-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 09-29-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), who serves on the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, Judiciary Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Armed Services Committee, and is the author of The Mind of a Conservative Woman: Seeking the Best for Family and Country, joined The Guy Benson Show today to slam Democrats for refusing to pass a clean funding bill, a "ridiculous" move as a government shutdown looms. Sen. Blackburn also argued that Democrats' push to provide healthcare for illegal immigrants is part of their long-term agenda is radical and doesn't address the need to get America's "fiscal house in order." Blackburn previewed the incoming federal task force being deployed to Memphis with Trump and numerous agencies to clean up the city and highlighted her new legislation to protect police and ICE officers from dangerous doxxing threats against them and their families. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eli Lake, reporter at The Free Press and contributing editor at Commentary, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on the new potential deal between Israel, Hamas, and others. Lake explained why the deal will almost certainly be rejected by Hamas, but noted the interesting possibility that the proposal could weaken Hamas in the eyes of many world leaders. He also broke down how Hamas remains so backward that they view Palestinian deaths as "worth it," citing their refusal to acknowledge the ultimate failure of the October 7th massacre or accept repeated ceasefire offers. Benson and Lake also discussed the recent "ArabCon" event, where dismissive punchlines about condemning massacres, underscored the dangerous mindset of many on that side. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices