Verdict with Ted Cruz
Premiere Networks
Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 32min
Choosing Illegal Immigrants over Americans, a Surveillance Scandal Bigger than Watergate & The Great Voter ID Reversal Week In Review
A heated debate over DHS funding, TSA pay disruptions and the political fight around ICE funding. Plans to carve ICE out of appropriations and use reconciliation are discussed. Allegations of a large DOJ surveillance scandal called Arctic Frost and comparisons to Watergate are raised. Voter ID politics, contradictory Democratic votes, and midterm strategy round out the week in review.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 37min
Airport Chaos ENDING, DHS Partially Funded—the Inside Story plus Save America Act & Artic Frost
A tense breakdown of airport operations after TSA pay stopped and an emergency order averted wider chaos. A heated battle over DHS funding and the fate of ICE and border enforcement takes center stage. Voter ID politics and the SAVE Act spark debate over election rules. Allegations of broad DOJ subpoenas and surveillance raise comparisons to past political scandals.
Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 3min
Listen & Subscribe: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 26 2026
Maureen Callahan, journalist and bestselling author, offers brisk cultural commentary on the JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette series. Alex Berenson, investigative reporter known for independent crime coverage, breaks down manipulations in criminal‑justice cases. They discuss high‑profile violent crimes, sanctuary policy impacts, competency claims delaying prosecutions, and why the JFK Jr. story still captivates viewers.
Mar 26, 2026 • 13min
BONUS POD: Arctic Frost Unfrozen — What the Senate Just Revealed
A deep dive into claims that a DOJ probe called Arctic Frost became political surveillance aimed at conservatives. Discussion centers on alleged expansive subpoena tactics and aggressive timelines tied to Jack Smith. They outline sweeping records seizures, potential constitutional breaches, and comparisons framing the operation as larger than Watergate.
Mar 25, 2026 • 55min
Trey's Law — Protecting the Victims of Child Sex Abuse
Elizabeth Phillips, sibling and advocate who led the push for Trey’s Law after her brother’s abuse and death. She recounts Trey’s story and how NDAs silence child survivors. The conversation covers institutional cover ups at Kanakuk, pressure to sign settlements, a 19‑year‑old survivor speaking out under Missouri law, and the bipartisan effort to ban gagging children.
Mar 24, 2026 • 55min
Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 24 2026
Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee senator focused on law enforcement and public safety. Steve Yates, national-security expert on Iran and maritime chokepoints. They discuss coordinated federal surges that reportedly cut violent crime in Memphis. They also analyze strategic challenges in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s island tactics, and global energy risks.
Mar 24, 2026 • 11min
BONUS POD: Democrat Created TSA Shortage Triggers Nationwide Airport Crisis
Massive multi-hour airport lines and travelers missing flights become a national crisis. Staffing shortages and alleged DHS funding disputes are blamed for widespread TSA absenteeism. ICE agents are deployed to manage crowds and speed up processing. Political bargaining over funding is tied to voter ID, border rules, and other policy demands.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 37min
Airport Chaos as Dems Sacrifice TSA Workers & Flying Public to Protect Illegal Aliens plus Trump Ultimatum on Iran
Long airport security lines and staffing shortages after DHS funding lapsed. Financial hardship for TSA workers forced to rely on food banks and quit. Debate over which party blocked DHS funding and media framing of responsibility. Proposal to fund DHS minus ICE and use reconciliation to fund ICE long-term. Rising national security concerns with crowded airports and a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
Mar 21, 2026 • 36min
The Case is Made on the SAA, When the Bible Becomes a Campaign Prop and a Liberal Icon César Chávez Week In Review
A week in review of the Senate move on the Save America Act and the push for voter ID and citizenship checks. Discussion of immigration's alleged impact on election integrity. A segment on crypto in retirement accounts and a Bitcoin IRA interview. Examination of a Texas Senate nominee’s religious and cultural comments. Revelations about César Chávez and debate over leftist iconography.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 36min
Liberal Hypocrisy! — from NY Gov Kathy Hochul to Texas Candidate James Talarico, Joe Kent to Liberal Icon Cesar Chavez
They call out politicians reversing earlier positions on wealthy residents and state finances. They scrutinize a Texas candidate’s religious remarks, cultural stances, and vegan campaign in a barbecue state. They examine a former official’s sudden foreign policy turnaround and possible leaks. They revisit a landmark labor leader’s legacy amid serious abuse allegations.
