Ben argues why Congress' worst decisions are made when they're on tight deadlines to keep the government funded.
With multiple Republican members of Congress leaving to serve in the Trump administration, Speaker Mike Johnson will now have to manage an even narrower majority. In the long term, that involves passing President-elect Trump's agenda, but in the ... Show More
Jul 1
America’s 250th and the Fight to Come | The Big Ben Show
On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech marks America’s 250th anniversary with a reflection on the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, the spirit of 1620, and why America’s founding still matters in an age of historical revisionism. Ben is then joined by former Speaker of the Hous ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 24
Iran Deal Doubts, Disney’s FCC Fight, & House Drama | The Big Ben Show
Ben Domenech breaks down the political fallout from the Trump administration’s Iran MOU, why the deal is drawing skepticism from Republicans, and what it could mean for the GOP coalition heading into the midterms. Then, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joins Ben to discuss Disney, broad ... Show More
52m 26s
Jun 17
The Iran Deal Fallout, Trump’s Use of Force, & Restoring Deterrence | The Big Ben Show
Is the new Iran deal a historic mistake, and is modern America repeating the fatal errors of Ancient Rome? Ben Domenech breaks down current foreign policy shifts with legendary historian Victor Davis Hanson. In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben unpacks his major reservations ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2023
Why the Government is About to Shut Down
<p>A showdown between House Republicans and their leader, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is heading toward a government shutdown.</p><p>Carl Hulse, chief Washington correspondent for The Times, explains the causes and consequences of the looming crisis.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www ... Show More
25m 3s