In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast, Ferguson examines comments from figures including Troy Jackson, Chris Murphy, Abdul El-Sayed, Gabe Vasquez, William Lawrence, Jamie Ager, and Roy Cooper, while also discussing media coverage, polling ahead of the 2026 midterms, Republican fundraising advantages, and concerns over government expansion. He closes with a discussion of a Massachusetts proposal involving post-birth home visits for new parents, arguing that it raises questions about privacy, parental rights, and government oversight.  What would Democrats do if they regain power after the 2026 midterm elections? Ben argues that voters do not need to speculate because, in his view, Democratic candidates and elected officials are already telling the public exactly where they stand on policing, healthcare, taxation, immigration, and government authority. Throughout the episode, Ferguson plays a series of clips from Democratic politicians and candidates, highlighting statements on Medicare for All, defunding police departments, higher taxes on top earners, immigration policy, and criminal justice reform. He contends that these positions reflect a broader shift toward the party’s progressive wing and argues that voters should take those policy proposals seriously.  Topics Covered: Medicare for All and the future of private health insurance Defunding police and criminal justice reform proposals Tax policy, capitalism, and progressive economic arguments Immigration, border security, and pathways to citizenship 2026 midterm polling, fundraising, and media narratives Massachusetts home-visit program for new parents and government oversight Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines statements from Democratic leaders about potential investigations and impeachment efforts, discuss Speaker Mike Johnson’s warning about the stakes of the upcoming midterm elections, and debate what a change in congressional control could mean for the Trump administration, cabinet officials, donors, and political allies.  Democrats are signaling what they would do if they regain control of Congress after the midterms, and the conversation is extending beyond President Donald Trump himself. Recent comments from Democratic lawmakers have fueled debate over whether future congressional investigations could target members of the Trump administration and cabinet officials. The controversy intensified after remarks suggesting that impeachment efforts could be directed not only at Trump, but also at key figures serving in his administration. Supporters view such oversight as a legitimate congressional tool, while critics argue it would represent a broader expansion of political and legal warfare.  Topics Covered: Comments from Democratic lawmakers on investigating and potentially impeaching cabinet secretaries The role of congressional oversight and impeachment powers Speaker Mike Johnson’s warning about the consequences of losing the midterms Concerns over political investigations, lawfare, and government weaponization Debate surrounding the Democratic Socialists of America platform The political stakes of the upcoming midterm elections Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Week In Review Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss a study examining political donations by Princeton faculty, debate ideological diversity on college campuses, analyze comments from academics and university leaders, and connect those trends to contemporary Democratic politics. They also review Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign, his previous support for the uncommitted movement during the 2024 presidential cycle, Kamala Harris’s appearance on the campaign trail, and the broader political fight over DEI, progressive activism, and messaging ahead of the midterm elections. The episode concludes with a discussion of Texas Democrat James Talarico, his public image as a moderate Christian, and criticism of views expressed by leaders associated with his longtime church community. A new study on political donations at Princeton University found that none of its full-time faculty contributed to Republican candidates during the 2023 and 2024 election cycles. Ted Cruz argues the findings reflect a broader ideological shift within higher education and what he describes as the growing influence of university culture on today’s Democratic Party. The conversation expands beyond academia to the 2026 Michigan Senate race, where Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed welcomed former Vice President Kamala Harris to campaign with him. Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine El-Sayed’s past support for Michigan’s “uncommitted” movement, the political implications of Harris’s involvement, and ongoing debates surrounding DEI policies and progressive political messaging.  Topics Covered: Princeton faculty political donation data and ideological diversity in higher education Commentary from Jonathan Turley on universities, free speech, and faculty hiring Yale, Harvard, and broader debates over political representation on college campuses Abdul El-Sayed, Kamala Harris, and Michigan’s 2026 Senate race The “uncommitted” movement and disagreements within Democratic coalition politics James Talarico, religion in politics, and controversy surrounding church leadership statements Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast, Ben examines Democratic proposals involving immigration enforcement, border security, and public benefits for migrants, while also discussing the political implications of those policies ahead of future elections. He then turns to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, exploring new economic projections, the role of data centers and semiconductor technology, and why the hosts argue AI has become a central front in America’s competition with China.  A growing fight inside the Democratic Party over immigration enforcement is colliding with a broader debate about America’s economic future. As some Democratic lawmakers push proposals to redirect immigration enforcement funding and reshape federal immigration policy, supporters and critics are framing the debate in dramatically different terms. At the same time, a massive wave of artificial intelligence investment is transforming the U.S. economy. New projections suggest trillions of dollars could flow into AI infrastructure over the coming years, raising major questions about economic growth, productivity, global competition, and America’s race with China.  Topics Covered: Democratic proposals involving ICE, CBP, and immigration enforcement Debate over funding priorities related to migrants and public benefits Border security, illegal immigration, and electoral politics AI infrastructure investment and projections of a $10.3 trillion buildout China’s competition with the United States in artificial intelligence Data centers, productivity growth, and AI’s impact on the American economy Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines Democratic proposals involving immigration enforcement, border security, and public benefits for migrants, while also discussing the political implications of those policies ahead of future elections. He then turns to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, exploring new economic projections, the role of data centers and semiconductor technology, and why the hosts argue AI has become a central front in America’s competition with China.  A growing fight inside the Democratic Party over immigration enforcement is colliding with a broader debate about America’s economic future. As some Democratic lawmakers push proposals to redirect immigration enforcement funding and reshape federal immigration policy, supporters and critics are framing the debate in dramatically different terms. At the same time, a massive wave of artificial intelligence investment is transforming the U.S. economy. New projections suggest trillions of dollars could flow into AI infrastructure over the coming years, raising major questions about economic growth, productivity, global competition, and America’s race with China.  Topics Covered: Democratic proposals involving ICE, CBP, and immigration enforcement Debate over funding priorities related to migrants and public benefits Border security, illegal immigration, and electoral politics AI infrastructure investment and projections of a $10.3 trillion buildout China’s competition with the United States in artificial intelligence Data centers, productivity growth, and AI’s impact on the American economy Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine President Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, the strategic competition between the United States and China, the race for AI supremacy, China’s role in supporting Iran, and efforts to secure the release of dissidents and prisoners held by authoritarian regimes. They also discuss recent political controversies involving progressive activists and Democratic candidates, along with a closely watched Senate race in Texas. President Trump’s high-profile meeting and state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping put the U.S.-China rivalry at the center of the global conversation. With leading American CEOs in attendance and artificial intelligence emerging as a defining strategic battleground, the discussion focused on far more than diplomacy. The stakes include economic leadership, technological dominance, supply chain security, and the future values that shape AI around the world. At the same time, concerns over China’s relationship with Iran, the status of political dissidents, and ongoing geopolitical competition added another layer of urgency to the talks. Senator Ted Cruz argues that the challenge posed by China is the most significant long-term geopolitical issue facing the United States and discusses why he believes American leadership is critical in the decades ahead.  Topics Covered: President Trump’s meeting and state dinner with Xi Jinping The U.S.-China competition over artificial intelligence and technology China’s economic, military, and geopolitical ambitions China’s support for Iran and the impact of Iranian oil exports The cases of Jimmy Lai and other political dissidents imprisoned by authoritarian governments Political debates surrounding Hasan Piker, Abdul El-Sayed, and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast, Ben breaks down the geopolitical stakes surrounding the Trump-Xi meeting, the reported Chinese connection to Iran's military targeting capabilities, the economic leverage China holds through trade and rare earth minerals, and the broader competition between Washington and Beijing over technology, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and global influence.  A high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to shape the next phase of U.S.-China relations. With new allegations that Chinese-linked entities provided satellite imagery used by Iran before a deadly attack that killed three American service members in Jordan, the summit arrives amid growing tensions over national security, trade, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and fentanyl. The episode also examines explosive remarks from Iran's president at the United Nations, where he portrayed Iran as a victim of terrorism while accusing the United States and Israel of aggression. Ferguson contrasts those claims with Iran's record in the region and discuss why Tehran's relationship with Beijing is becoming an increasingly critical issue for American policymakers.  Topics Covered: Iran's president's controversial speech at the United Nations Reports linking Chinese entities to satellite imagery used by Iran before a deadly attack in Jordan The upcoming Trump-Xi meeting and its national security implications China's economic support of Iran through oil purchases The race between the United States and China for AI and semiconductor leadership Taiwan, trade negotiations, rare earth minerals, and fentanyl enforcement Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the key issues surrounding the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, including trade negotiations, China's role in the rare earth minerals market, the accelerating competition over artificial intelligence and advanced semiconductors, concerns over fentanyl precursors entering global supply chains, and the ongoing tensions surrounding Taiwan. They also discuss criticism of high-level engagement with China and review comments from Marco Rubio defending direct diplomacy between the world's two largest economies. As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a major U.S.-China summit, the meeting could shape the trajectory of trade, technology, national security, and global economic competition. From tariffs and rare earth minerals to artificial intelligence and Taiwan, the discussions carry consequences that reach far beyond diplomacy.At the center of the talks is a fundamental question: can the United States secure meaningful concessions from China on trade, technology, and supply chain vulnerabilities while maintaining strategic leverage? The outcome could influence everything from manufacturing and semiconductors to military preparedness and economic stability. Topics Covered: Prospects for a new U.S.-China trade agreement and tariff negotiations China's dominance in rare earth minerals and supply chain leverage The race for leadership in artificial intelligence and advanced semiconductor technology National security concerns involving technology transfer and industrial espionage Efforts to address fentanyl precursor chemicals originating from China Taiwan's strategic importance and its role in the global semiconductor industry Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Sow Podcast, Ben discusses President Trump’s push to keep more diesel in the United States, the economic pressures facing farmers and truckers, the debate over energy exports, and the competing arguments from lawmakers, governors, and industry leaders. They also examine Trump’s address to the United Nations, his America First vision for U.S. leadership, and his comments on Iran, Ukraine, and America’s role on the global stage. Record diesel prices are driving a new policy fight in Washington, with President Trump publicly backing the idea of limiting U.S. diesel exports to keep more fuel at home. As farmers, truckers, and businesses face rising costs, the administration is examining whether a full or partial export restriction could provide relief for American consumers.Supporters argue that American-produced diesel should be prioritized for Americans before being sold overseas, especially as global demand surges because of geopolitical conflicts and disruptions in energy markets. Opponents, including parts of the energy industry, warn that restricting exports could create unintended consequences, reduce refinery output, and potentially raise prices instead of lowering them. Topics Covered: President Trump’s support for potential diesel export restrictions and the administration’s review of policy options. How record diesel prices impact agriculture, trucking, supply chains, and consumer costs. Efforts by lawmakers and state leaders to prioritize American energy for domestic use. Arguments from the energy industry against export bans and concerns about refinery production. The connection between global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions involving Iran, and fuel markets. Trump’s United Nations speech outlining his America First foreign policy and warning that Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines President Trump's remarks at the United Nations, his argument that American power has strengthened the nation's position abroad, and his warning to Iran regarding its nuclear ambitions. They also break down a growing debate in Washington over soaring diesel prices, including proposals to limit diesel exports, competing arguments from lawmakers and the energy industry, and the potential impact on American farmers, truckers, businesses, and consumers. President Donald Trump used his United Nations address to argue that American strength, economic growth, and a foreign policy centered on "America First" are reshaping the global landscape. He presented a vision of U.S. leadership built on leverage, deterrence, and a willingness to act when diplomacy falls short.The speech also featured a direct message to Iran. Trump argued that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon and discussed the possibility of a future agreement while emphasizing that U.S. policy would not be dictated by political considerations surrounding upcoming elections. Topics Covered: • President Trump's United Nations address and his "America First" foreign policy message • U.S. economic claims, job growth, investment, and national competitiveness • Iran, nuclear negotiations, and Trump's warning that Tehran will never obtain a nuclear weapon • Record diesel prices and their impact on agriculture, transportation, and consumers • Republican proposals to restrict diesel exports or provide fuel relief measures • The debate between energy producers and policymakers over whether export limits would lower prices or reduce refinery output Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.