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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May 13, 2026 • 34min
Chinese Communist Spies in the Democrat party, plus Virginia Redistricting Decision Causes Dem Meltdown
Allegations that Chinese operatives influenced U.S. officials and coordinated online propaganda. Claims of repeated spy incidents and recruitment tactics targeting political staff. Arguments that one party and allied institutions are especially vulnerable. A Virginia redistricting ruling that overturned a partisan map and sparked calls for dramatic institutional responses.
May 12, 2026 • 1h
Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 12 2026
Eric Schmitt, U.S. Senator from Missouri and former state attorney general, discusses redistricting, litigation, and national policy. He talks about gerrymandering and DOJ enforcement. He covers gas prices, energy policy, and Iran’s potential effects on supply. He outlines legal fights over social media and reforms for college sports.
May 12, 2026 • 12min
BONUS POD: Beijing in America's Backyard: a SoCal Mayor & an Operative Targeting a U.S. Lawmaker’s Aide
A former SoCal mayor is accused of acting as an undisclosed agent for China and running a Chinese‑language site used to push pro‑Beijing content. Prosecutors say officials coordinated messaging via WeChat and tracked engagement. A separate case describes a suspected operative offering cash to a House committee staffer for policy insights. Stories highlight alleged influence, media manipulation, and recruitment tactics.
May 11, 2026 • 34min
Ignorance & Ideology: AOC's Twisted Commie History of America
A fiery debate on claims that American history and the Revolution were misread to justify socialism. A challenge to the idea that billionaires’ wealth is inherently unearned, with examples of entrepreneurs who transformed industries. A dispute over who “created” U.S. democracy and how civil rights advanced. Concerns about detention systems and comparisons to historical authoritarian regimes.
May 9, 2026 • 33min
Liberals Kill Spirit, Tucker's Antichrist Talk & Cuban Island Intrigue w Squad Member Jayapaul Week In Review
A heated debate over a proposed Spirit Airlines bailout and its human toll. A dramatic recounting of a retiring pilot’s final flight and industry solidarity. A critique of Tucker Carlson’s controversial statements and declining credibility. Accusations surrounding Pramila Jayapal’s stance on Cuba and debates about U.S. policy. A personal anti-communism narrative and a vision for a post-communist Cuba.
May 8, 2026 • 34min
VA Dems Melting Down, facing Corruption Charges, plus Dems Embracing Communist Cuba & Neuralink’s Extraordinary Promise Curing Disability
A heated political scandal rundown covering DOJ probes and an FBI search tied to alleged corruption and controversial prosecutorial practices. A sharp critique of lawmakers advocating support for Cuba under a communist regime. A hopeful science segment exploring Neuralink brain implants and their potential to restore movement, speech, and vision.
May 7, 2026 • 1h 2min
CHECK OUT THE CLAY TRAVIS AND BUCK SEXTON SHOW
Jack Carr, bestselling thriller author and former naval officer, joins to talk about his new novel The Fourth Option and why he created a fresh protagonist. He discusses inspirations from Westerns and 1980s pop culture, TV and gaming adaptations, creative control in publishing versus Hollywood, and how his books caught the attention of actors and producers.
May 7, 2026 • 15min
BONUS POD: Trump’s New Counterterror Strategy Rewrites the Rules
A hardline counterterror plan focused on proactive, forceful action and lethal retaliation. Major attention on threats close to home, especially drug cartels and criminal networks in the Western Hemisphere. Strong link between border control and national security. Expanded lists of terrorism targets and readiness to use direct military strikes. Emphasis on preventing access to WMDs and rebuilding selective international partnerships.
May 6, 2026 • 38min
ANOTHER Massive Somali Fraud in Ohio plus Tucker Descends into Madness
They dig into a large-scale Medicaid home-care fraud ring centered in Ohio and explain how similar scams appear across multiple states. They examine how billing for in-home 'companionship' can be abused and point to shell companies and weak oversight. They also discuss a high-profile media figure's controversial statements and the fallout from those comments.
May 5, 2026 • 49min
BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 5 2026
Daniel Perez, Speaker of the Florida House and Cuban-American leader, discusses U.S. policy toward Cuba and Venezuela and Florida redistricting. He calls for keeping pressure on Cuba, assesses Venezuela’s fragile progress, and explains how population shifts shaped the new Florida map. Short, topical conversation on geopolitics and state politics.
