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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Feb 4, 2026 • 35min
Islamist Terrorists Tipping Point in Iran & Netflix Trying to Buy Warner Brothers
A fiery look at a rising West African security threat allegedly backed by Iran. A debate over diplomatic caution versus labeling and counterterrorism. A warning that Iran may be at a domestic tipping point and calls to support protesters. Concerns about a massive Netflix–Warner deal, foreign funding, and cultural influence on U.S. media.
Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 2min
BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 3 2026
A fast-paced rundown of defense and aerospace innovation, from Arsenal of Freedom tours to AI, drone warfare, and hypersonics. A look at Silicon Valley’s renewed ties to the Pentagon and the manufacturing race with China. Commercial space’s rapid commercialization and private space ambitions get attention. The show also touches on released Epstein documents, music culture, and light Super Bowl banter.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 12min
BONUS POD: Why the Netflix–Warner Bros Merger Is a Vote for American Jobs & Freedom
Discussion frames film and TV as a strategic tool for projecting U.S. values and countering authoritarian influence. Debate over China’s media control and platform risks like TikTok appears throughout. The merger is defended as protecting hundreds of thousands of American production jobs and enabling big investments like a $1B studio. Concerns about foreign state investments reshaping media narratives are highlighted.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 31min
Very Short Shutdown, Multi-Million-Dollar Detransitioner Lawsuit & Trump Pulls out of 66 UN Agencies
Discussion of a short, limited federal government shutdown and which services keep running. Breakdown of a landmark $2 million detransitioner malpractice verdict and its potential legal ripple effects. Examination of a major U.S. pullback from dozens of United Nations agencies and the budget and policy arguments behind the move.
Jan 31, 2026 • 26min
The Five-Year-Old his Parents didn't Want, Trump's Wealth-Building Revolution & Media makes Violent Offender a Saint Week In Review
They unpack a disputed ICE headline about a child and how media framing shaped public reaction. They argue political motives are driving immigration narratives and predict a DHS funding fight will trigger a shutdown. They explore a plan to seed youth savings accounts to build long‑term wealth. They examine media coverage of a Minneapolis shooting and alleged image manipulation.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 35min
Trump Accounts Launched to Help America's Kids Save & Invest Millions plus Media Lie about Minneapolis Violence
They explain a new child savings plan with seed grants, annual contributions, and S&P 500 investments. They discuss employer matches, philanthropy funding, and examples of big donors. They argue the accounts build financial ownership and long-term opportunity. They critique media coverage of Minneapolis, spotlighting misreported incidents and deceptive imagery.
Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 4min
Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Jan 29 2026
They react to new video footage that they say changes the narrative around Alex Pretti. They critique media rushes to judgment and compare modern controversies to past scandals like Duke lacrosse. They discuss AI, social platforms, and how tools like X and Grok shift information flow. They debate targeted immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, and accountability for violent protesters.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 14min
BONUS POD: The Files, the Phones, the Ballots all in Federal Hands Now
A rapid dive into an FBI search of Fulton County election records and seized devices tied to 2020 vote disputes. A separate story examines newly surfaced video of Alex Pretti’s confrontation with federal agents and the circumstances around his death. Claims about foreign influence on U.S. elections via Mexican consulates are raised. The segment critiques mainstream media narratives about both incidents.
Jan 28, 2026 • 1h
BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Jan 28 2026
Mark Halperin, veteran political journalist and media analyst, offers sharp takes on Trump 2.0, policy hurdles, and media branding. Joe LaVornia, Treasury counselor and former Wall Street economist, explains the new “Trump Accounts” plan, compound interest projections, employer contribution rules, and how policy, productivity, and AI could shape inflation and markets. Fast-paced political and economic conversation with plenty of practical policy detail.
Jan 28, 2026 • 31min
Honoring and Remembering My Tia Sonia
Tia Sonia, a Cuban exile who lived through the Revolution, imprisonment, and life rebuilding in the U.S. shares vivid memories. She recalls leaving Cuba in 1962, the gap between Castro’s promises and daily deprivation, state surveillance and indoctrination, risking imprisonment to resist, and returning with scarce aid for family members.
