Guy Benson Show

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Gordon Chang, author of the newly released Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America and a leading voice on Chinese aggression, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the looming trade war as Trump lifts most tariffs--except those aimed squarely at China. Chang explained how Trump's strategy is effectively enlisting the rest of the world in an economic confrontation with Beijing, and how China is already retaliating. He also warned about the growing threat of espionage by Chinese nationals posing as students in the U.S., raising alarms about national security vulnerabilities. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief at The Federalist, Fox News Contributor, and co-author of Justice on Trial, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss why the far left continues to foster an environment that tolerates--if not encourages--political violence, as new updates emerge in the assassination attempt on Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She argued that violence has become "baked into the culture" of progressive protest movements, and slammed the media for normalizing it. Hemingway also tore into the journalists who spent years covering up President Biden's cognitive decline--only to now report on it for profit. Plus, she gave a sneak peek at her upcoming book. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-08-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ari Fleischer, former White House Press Secretary, Fox News Contributor, and President of Ari Fleischer Communications, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on the growing possibility of military action against Iran, emphasizing his trust in Trump's leadership in the region. He also unpacked the White House's mixed messaging on tariffs, arguing that Trump's true strategy may be more calculated than critics admit--and defended the former president's track record, especially regarding China. Fleischer also sounded off on the administration's move to control the White House press seating chart, saying it reveals a broader shift toward empowering alternative media. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Payne, host of Making Money on Fox Business, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the Trump administration's latest moves on tariffs--explaining why they appear to be more of a negotiation starting point than a final policy. Payne outlined Trump's three-pronged strategy for tariff outcomes and highlighted the often-overlooked "non-tariff barriers" that are being discussed behind the scenes as part of trade talks. He also weighed in on the public spat between Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, calling it a revealing snapshot of the broader debate over economic nationalism. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guy Benson Show 04-07-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Riggs, co-anchor of The Big Money Show on Fox Business, joined The Guy Benson Show to break down the Trump administration's mixed messaging on tariffs--questioning whether they're being used as a funding mechanism or a negotiation tool. Riggs also discussed the feasibility of carving out exemptions for specific countries and why many are continuing to trust the author of, "The Art of the Deal" to make just that. You can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), a senior member of the Finance, Judiciary, and Intelligence Committees, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to Trump's tariff rollout, explaining why he views it as an effort to correct longstanding unfair trade practices from other countries. He and Benson also discussed the constitutional debate over tariff authority between Congress and the presidency, and the GOP's efforts to block what Cornyn warned would be a devastating tax hike impacting 62% of American taxpayers. The senator explained why he's holding out hope for one "big beautiful bill" to finalize Trump's budget resolution--and addressed speculation around a potential primary challenge in 2026. You can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Baier, chief political anchor for Fox News & anchor of Special Report joined Guy to discuss President Donald Trump's new tariffs, the success of Fox News, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices