Guy Benson Show

Howard Kurtz, media and political analyst and host of the Media Buzzmeter podcast, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss Bari Weiss' new leadership role at CBS News and the backlash she's faced from the left simply for not being an outward ideological progressive. Kurtz explained how Weiss' early efforts to restore credibility in newsrooms are already frustrating some activists who view basic fact-checking as political bias. Kurtz also weighed in on how President Trump continues to dominate media coverage of the government shutdown while Democrats appear increasingly disorganized and leaderless. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karol Markowicz, columnist for the New York Post and Fox News, and co-author (with Bethany Mandel) of Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the newly brokered Middle East deal, which she called "a miracle." Markowicz and Guy discussed why many doubted Hamas hostages would ever return home, and she explained why this moment reaffirms her decision to support President Trump and his foreign policy approach. Markowicz also pushed back on the left's attempts to claim credit for his historic peace agreement and highlighted how the "ceasefire now" activists have revealed their true motives. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bethany Mandel, co-author of the bestselling book Stolen Youth and host of The Mom Wars podcast, joined The Guy Benson Show today to share her reaction to the release of hostages held by Hamas. A passionate advocate for the hostage families, Mandel described the emotional relief for herself and the hostage families following the return of the living hostages. Mandel also highlighted the heroism and sacrifice of the hostages, many of whom saved others before being taken, and pushed back against absurd media narratives claiming Hamas treated hostages better than Gazans, despite the hostages' trauma, abuse, and malnourishment. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eli Lake, reporter at The Free Press, host of the Breaking History podcast, and contributing editor at Commentary, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss while return of hostages from Hamas is incredible, the job of restructuring Gaza is far from finished. Lake explained why Hamas's terror infrastructure must be dismantled and its tunnels destroyed, and Lake also praised Trump's continued foreign policy achievements this term. Lake and Benson also reacted to the disturbing protests against a ceasefire in Israel, which he said reveal a faction of the left that never cared about ending the war, only about targeting Jewish people. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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You know what it is. This week's Bonus Benson features Cookie's new nickname after ANOTHER equipment gaffe, her shocking Halloween costume controversy, a boys day, + MORE. Listen above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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 for a deeply personal and candid conversation. Kat and Guy discussed Guy's recent skin cancer diagnosis and successful melanoma removal, and the importance of self checks when it has also come with Kat's own experience with breast cancer, her double mastectomy, and her ongoing recovery. The two reflected on the complex emotions that come with surviving serious illness, including feeling guilty for having "less severe" outcomes than others, and the importance of early detection. Kat also opened up about her full-page New York Times Style feature, the insecurities she's faced following reconstruction surgery, and the cruel backlash she received from readers who suggested she "deserved" cancer because of her work at Fox News. The conversation closed on a hopeful note as Kat shared how motherhood and watching her baby boy grow have brought new meaning and joy to her life (and how Cheems is fairing with the new member of the family). Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Nicole Saphier, Board Certified Medical Doctor, Senior Fox News Medical Contributor, and bestselling author of Panic Attack: Playing Politics with Science in the Fight Against COVID-19, joined The Guy Benson Show today for an important conversation on skin cancer awareness. In light of Guy's recent melanoma diagnosis and successful removal, Dr. Saphier emphasized the life-saving importance of self-checks and early detection. She shared her own experience with basal cell skin cancers, noting how catching them early made all the difference. Dr. Saphier also walked through practical steps for identifying abnormal moles and warned that delaying dermatologist visits, even for "minor" concerns, can prove dangerous. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today during the final hour of the Guy Benson Show, Guy took a break from our regularly scheduled programming to share a health update and to give a PSA on skin cancer. Following a recent skin cancer diagnosis, Guy detailed his diagnosis, removal, and treatment process of a melanoma. Guy also emphasized the importance in self-checking for skin abnormalities and for visiting your dermatologist regularly, and you can listen to the full segment below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to the disturbing text messages released by Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones, in which Jones allegedly wished death upon a political opponent. Miyares said such disturbing comments should be disqualifying for anyone seeking public office, especially for someone running to be Virginia's top law enforcement official. Miyares also voiced concern over the deafening silence from Democrats who have refused to condemn Jones' remarks. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jack Ciattarelli, Republican candidate for Governor in the state of New Jersey, joined the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Harry Hurley to weigh in on the state of the gubenetorial race on the day of the final debate with Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill. Ciattarelli is closing in on Sherrill's thin lead in the Garden State, as New Jersey could potentially elect it's first Republican governor since Chris Christie. Listen to the fulll interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Concha, Fox News Contributor & author of The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump's Big Beautiful Campaign, joinied guest host Harry Hurley on the Guy Benson Show today and reacted to the viral interview between CA gubentorial candidate Katie Porter and a local journalist. The interview went south when Porter refused to answer questions, and Concha also reacted to the increasingly left leaning Democratic party. Concha called AOC and her extremist wing of the Democratic party as "adolecent." Listen below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) joined The Guy Benson Show today on the second anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel, reflecting on the enduring lessons from that day and the importance of unwavering U.S. support for Israel and why terrorist groups cannot remain in power. Thune also reacted to the stunning revelation that the FBI has been spying on and tracking GOP senators, calling it a dangerous overreach that demands immediate congressional oversight and accountability. Thune also weighed in on the appalling scandal out of Virginia involving Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones, who reportedly sent text messages wishing death upon the state's Speaker of the House. Finally, Thune discussed the ongoing Schumer Shutdown, arguing that Democrats are squarely to blame for refusing to pass a clean continuing resolution to keep the government open. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 reflect on the second anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel, when Hamas terrorists slaughtered hundreds of innocent festivalgoers and took countless others hostage. Ernst underscored the importance of standing firmly with Israel and ensuring such evil is never forgotten. Sen. Ernst also weighed in on the ongoing government shutdown, blasting Democrats for refusing to vote on a simple, clean continuing resolution. Guy and Sen. Ernst also reacted to the shocking story of an illegal immigrant being hired as the superintendent of the Des Moines School District. Finally, Sen. Ernst discussed her reasoning for not seeking re-election to the Senate and her confidence in Rep. Ashley Hinson as a strong potential successor for Iowa's seat. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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