Ben Ferguson, one of America’s leading political commentators and popular national radio personality, has hosted his syndicated weekend show, “The Ben Ferguson Show,” for the past 20 years. He also hosts the daily “Ben Ferguson Podcast”, one of the fastest-growing conservative podcasts in the country. Additionally, he serves as a FOX News political commentator, an American commentator on ITV’s “Good Morning Britain,” and hosts an afternoon talk show each weekday at 5 p.m. on 600 WREC in Memphis, TN. From 2012 to 2015, Ferguson hosted the #1 mid-morning radio show from 9 - 11 a.m. on weekdays in Dallas, Texas on WBAP-AM. He began his radio career in his hometown of Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 13, which made him the youngest radio talk show host in the country when the national show debuted in 2004 and the youngest nationally-syndicated host at the age of 20. His first book, a political work, “It’s My America, Too,” published by William Morris/Harper Collins in 2004 was named "a top choice read" by USA Today.

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The End of the Age of Terror and a New Dawn for the Middle East

Trump Victory in the Middle East signing his Historic Peace Agreement

1. Historic Peace Agreement

Israel and Hamas ending a war that began in October 2023. We celebrate Trump’s role in brokering the deal, presenting it as a moment of global significance—“the end of the age of terror and death” and “a new dawn for the Middle East.”


2. Key Events Described

  • Hostage exchange: Hamas releases the final 20 living Israeli hostages; Israel releases 1,900 Palestinian prisoners.

  • Return of remains: The bodies of several deceased hostages are repatriated.

  • Ceasefire and framework: The plan involves partial Israeli troop withdrawal, establishment of a technocratic Gaza administration (not Hamas-controlled), and disarmament conditions.

  • Humanitarian aid: Large-scale relief efforts in Gaza are emphasized.

  • International involvement: Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and others serve as guarantors; a reconstruction and aid summit is held in Egypt.


3. Trump’s Role and Statements

Trump was the chief architect and hero of the peace accord.

  • He calls it “the greatest assemblage of countries in terms of wealth and power.”

  • He refers to it as the “granddaddy of them all” among peace efforts.

  • The text includes his speech excerpts on Air Force One and before the Israeli parliament (Knesset).


4. Reactions and Praise

The piece highlights unusually bipartisan and international praise:

  • Hillary Clinton commends Trump’s efforts, calling the deal “a really significant first step.”

  • Major news outlets—CBS and NBC—report on it with positive framing, using phrases like “historic peace deal” and “landmark diplomatic success.”

  • Netanyahu is quoted calling Trump “the greatest friend the State of Israel has ever had.”

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Israeli Hostages are Home after 2yrs in Captivity

  • Hostage Release Operation

    • The Red Cross is facilitating the transfer of hostages held underground in Gaza for over two years.

    • The first seven hostages have been handed over, with the full release expected by noon (Israel time).

    • In exchange, Israel is releasing about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including:

      • 250 serving long sentences,

      • 1,700 detained during the conflict, and

      • The remains of 28 deceased hostages.

  • Emotional and Symbolic Scenes in Israel

    • Large crowds have gathered in Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, watching and waiting as news unfolds.

    • Reporters describe waves of emotion — joy, grief, and unity — as Israelis of all backgrounds come together.

    • A clock marking the days of captivity symbolizes national trauma and hope for closure.

  • Political and Diplomatic Acknowledgments

    • Benjamin Netanyahu is quoted praising President Trump, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff for their diplomatic efforts.

    • Trump’s involvement is portrayed as crucial to achieving the deal, with comparisons implying that the Biden administration failed to achieve similar results.

    • Kushner emphasizes the bravery of Israeli soldiers and the strategic military actions that pressured Hamas into negotiation.

  • Global Reaction

    • The transcript includes praise from Hillary Clinton, who commends Trump’s administration and Arab leaders for working toward a 20-point peace plan.

    • Clinton frames it as a first step toward ceasefire and reconstruction of Gaza, emphasizing long-term peace and security.

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Welcome Home Sons of Israel!

  • Hostage Release Operation

    • The Red Cross is facilitating the transfer of hostages held underground in Gaza for over two years.

    • The first seven hostages have been handed over, with the full release expected by noon (Israel time).

    • In exchange, Israel is releasing about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including:

      • 250 serving long sentences,

      • 1,700 detained during the conflict, and

      • The remains of 28 deceased hostages.

  • Emotional and Symbolic Scenes in Israel

    • Large crowds have gathered in Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, watching and waiting as news unfolds.

    • Reporters describe waves of emotion — joy, grief, and unity — as Israelis of all backgrounds come together.

    • A clock marking the days of captivity symbolizes national trauma and hope for closure.

  • Political and Diplomatic Acknowledgments

    • Benjamin Netanyahu is quoted praising President Trump, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff for their diplomatic efforts.

    • Trump’s involvement is portrayed as crucial to achieving the deal, with comparisons implying that the Biden administration failed to achieve similar results.

    • Kushner emphasizes the bravery of Israeli soldiers and the strategic military actions that pressured Hamas into negotiation.

  • Global Reaction

    • The transcript includes praise from Hillary Clinton, who commends Trump’s administration and Arab leaders for working toward a 20-point peace plan.

    • Clinton frames it as a first step toward ceasefire and reconstruction of Gaza, emphasizing long-term peace and security.

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PEACE in the Middle East-Hostages Freed under Historic Trump Agreement

BREAKING NEWS: 7 of the 20 October 7 hostages RELEASED!

  • Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson praise Trump’s leadership, portraying him as uniquely capable of achieving peace through strength.

  • They contrast this with Biden’s and Obama’s foreign policy, which they characterize as weak and enabling of terrorism.

  • The Red Cross is facilitating the transfer of hostages held underground in Gaza for over two years.

  • The first seven hostages have been handed over, with the full release expected by noon (Israel time).

  • In exchange, Israel is releasing about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including:

    • 250 serving long sentences,

    • 1,700 detained during the conflict, and

    • The remains of 28 deceased hostages.

  • Endorsements & Reactions

    • The podcast includes audio clips & quotes from Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Benjamin Netanyahu, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff.

    • Clinton is depicted as praising Trump’s deal (a rare bipartisan gesture), while Obama’s response is described as “classless” for not naming Trump.

  • Foreign Policy Narrative

    • Trump’s bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities and his “peace through strength” doctrine are credited for pressuring Hamas into negotiations.

    • The Biden administration is blamed for previous instability, alleged funding to Iran, and a weak stance toward Israel.

  • Government Shutdown Continues:
  • U.S. government shutdown goes on, the “Schumer shutdown”, as Democrats keep prolonging it. When will it end? We discuss it.

  • Closing Remarks – The episode ends with Cruz offering religious gratitude (“Praise God”) and both hosts congratulating Trump, Netanyahu, and Israel.

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Israel-Hamas and Trump's Art of the Deal

🕊️ 1. The “Trump Gaza Peace Deal” Narrative

  • The first two-thirds of the podcast revolve around a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by former President Donald Trump.

  • Ben describes this as a “historic peace deal” ending a two-year war in Gaza, involving multiple nations (Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, etc.), and resulting in the release of hostages and withdrawal of Israeli troops.

  • We repeatedly emphasizes that mainstream (“corporate”) media—including CNN anchors like Anderson Cooper and Abby Phillip—are praising Trump for achieving peace where previous presidents failed.

  • The tone is celebratory, nationalistic, and highly complimentary toward Trump, portraying him as a decisive leader whose “peace through strength” approach succeeded after others (notably Joe Biden) failed.

  • It references public celebrations, calls for Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and widespread international cooperation allegedly under his leadership.

🇮🇱 Section 2: The Hamas–Israel Peace Deal

  • Reports claim that Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and peace plan led by Donald Trump, to be signed in Egypt.

  • Trump is quoted describing the deal as a “historic and everlasting peace”, involving the release of all Israeli hostages taken during the October 7, 2023 attacks, and Israeli troop withdrawals from Gaza.

  • The document portrays this as a major diplomatic breakthrough, crediting Trump for uniting Arab and Muslim nations behind the plan.

  • Family members of hostages are included in a recorded phone call, expressing emotional gratitude toward Trump, reinforcing his image as a “peacemaker.”


🕊️ Section 3: Trump’s Broader Vision

  • Trump discusses creating a “Council of Peace” to rebuild Gaza with financial help from wealthy Arab nations.

  • He also ties the Middle East peace process to his domestic policy agenda, emphasizing law and order, crime reduction, and urban renewal in U.S. cities like Washington, D.C.

  • Ben praises these efforts and portrays Trump’s leadership as transformative both internationally and domestically.


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From Comey, to Jack Smith & 8 Senators Spied Upon, the WH is Exposing the Deep State

1. FBI Spied on Republicans:

  • The FBI performed a “toll analysis” (a term for examining phone call records and metadata) on eight Republican senators and one congressman.

  • This was supposedly part of a secretive investigation codenamed “Arctic Frost”.

  • The surveillance allegedly occurred after Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago raid and during Jack Smith’s investigation into Trump and the January 6th events.

The senators targeted include:

Lindsey Graham, Bill Haggerty, Josh Hawley, Dan Sullivan, Tommy Tuberville, Ron Johnson, Cynthia Lummis, and Marsha Blackburn — with Representative Mike Kelly also mentioned.

  • An introductory narrator asserting the FBI’s wrongdoing.

  • Quoted remarks from Senators Ron Johnson, Chuck Grassley, Bill Haggerty, and others, condemning the alleged surveillance.

  • Repeated claims that this represents “weaponization of government” and “political persecution.”

  • Statements linking this case to prior alleged abuses under the Obama administration and investigations into Trump.

🧩 2. Government “Weaponization” and Political Retaliation

The first section describes a Senate hearing involving:

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi testifying before the Senate.

  • Senator Josh Hawley accusing the Biden administration, the DOJ, and the FBI of “weaponizing” federal agencies against Republicans.

  • Claims include:

    • FBI phone tapping of Republican senators (e.g., Lindsey Graham, Marsha Blackburn).

    • Surveillance of conservative organizations such as Turning Point USA.

    • Targeting of Catholics, parents at school board meetings, and pro-life activists.

  • Bondi asserts that “weaponization under Donald Trump has ended,” suggesting this scene takes place under a new Trump administration that is “restoring justice.”

Story 3 – “FBI Abuse and Cover-Up”

The Deep State Rabbit Hole gets Deeper

1. FBI Spied on Republicans:

  • The FBI performed a “toll analysis” (a term for examining phone call records and metadata) on eight Republican senators and one congressman.

  • This was supposedly part of a secretive investigation codenamed “Arctic Frost”.

  • The surveillance allegedly occurred after Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago raid and during Jack Smith’s investigation into Trump and the January 6th events.

The senators targeted include:

Lindsey Graham, Bill Haggerty, Josh Hawley, Dan Sullivan, Tommy Tuberville, Ron Johnson, Cynthia Lummis, and Marsha Blackburn — with Representative Mike Kelly also mentioned.

  • An introductory narrator asserting the FBI’s wrongdoing.

  • Quoted remarks from Senators Ron Johnson, Chuck Grassley, Bill Haggerty, and others, condemning the alleged surveillance.

  • Repeated claims that this represents “weaponization of government” and “political persecution.”

  • Statements linking this case to prior alleged abuses under the Obama administration and investigations into Trump.

Story 2 – “FBI Abuse and Cover-Up”

  • FBI Director Kash Patel has fired agents involved in tracking phone calls of eight Republican senators and one congressman during a supposed investigation led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

  • It describes a hidden vault of subpoenaed communication records, suggesting a deliberate cover-up under the previous administration’s Department of Justice.

  • The text portrays Patel as a whistleblower uncovering “deep state” corruption and restoring transparency.

  • Senator Josh Hawley is quoted condemning the investigation as an abuse of power “beyond Watergate”, calling for a special counsel.

  • The narrative concludes that the FBI and DOJ were weaponized against political opponents and that new leadership is “unsealing the vault” to expose them.

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Blue City Crime Chaos, it's a Schumer Shutdown & Leftist Judicial Bias at its Best Week In Review

1. “Blue City Chaos” and Crime Policies

  • Discussion of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about crime in major U.S. cities.

  • The claim: 18 of the 20 most crime-ridden cities are run by Democrats.

  • Criticism of “Soros-backed” district attorneys and “soft-on-crime” policies, particularly around bail reform, downgrading felonies, and early release of offenders.

  • Examples cited: Alvin Bragg (New York), Deborah Gonzalez (Georgia), John Chisholm (Wisconsin).

  • The narrative: Progressive criminal justice reforms are increasing violent crime.

  • Senator Cruz promotes his proposed Clean DC Act, aiming to reverse DC’s 2022 crime laws.

  • Argues that defunding police and reducing penalties have worsened crime.

  • Mentions that Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in DC reduced murder rates by 58%.

  • The conversation portrays Democrats as anti-police and Republicans as restoring safety.

3. Government Shutdown Debate

  • Discussion shifts to the federal government shutdown, framing Democrats as the cause.

  • The senator claims Republicans voted repeatedly to reopen the government with a “clean CR (continuing resolution).”

  • Blames Chuck Schumer and the far left for the stalemate, asserting they demand “health care for illegal immigrants.”

  • References CBS polling data showing low Democratic favorability, with top public perceptions being “weak” and “extreme.”

3. Judge Sentencing & Brett Kavanaugh Assassination Attempt

  • Strong reaction to the sentencing of Nicholas Roske, who plotted to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

  • The judge, Deborah Boardman (a Biden appointee), is accused of issuing a lenient 8-year sentence (instead of 30) allegedly because the defendant was transgender.

  • The conversation characterizes this as leftist judicial bias and calls for her impeachment.

  • Senator Cruz says this demonstrates dangerous partisanship and failure to protect the rule of law.

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The Trump Gaza Peace Deal Narrative plus Kash Patel goes after the Deep State

🕊️ 1. The “Trump Gaza Peace Deal” Narrative

  • The first two-thirds of the podcast revolve around a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by former President Donald Trump.

  • Ben describes this as a “historic peace deal” ending a two-year war in Gaza, involving multiple nations (Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, etc.), and resulting in the release of hostages and withdrawal of Israeli troops.

  • We repeatedly emphasizes that mainstream (“corporate”) media—including CNN anchors like Anderson Cooper and Abby Phillip—are praising Trump for achieving peace where previous presidents failed.

  • The tone is celebratory, nationalistic, and highly complimentary toward Trump, portraying him as a decisive leader whose “peace through strength” approach succeeded after others (notably Joe Biden) failed.

  • It references public celebrations, calls for Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and widespread international cooperation allegedly under his leadership.

⚖️ 2. Deep State and Political Retaliation

  • Claims that the FBI and DOJ under prior administrations (Biden/Jack Smith) illegally subpoenaed phone records of Republican senators.

  • Portrays the new FBI Director Kash Patel as a hero uncovering deep corruption and vowing transparency.

  • Mentions that the FBI “fired agents” who were part of this alleged misconduct.

  • New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted for mortgage fraud

  • Commentary from CNN’s Jake Tapper and Adam Kinzinger is cited, though the content appears fabricated or heavily reimagined to fit the host’s framing.

  • The tone frames Trump as restoring justice and the “rule of law,” while “the deep state” and the political left are being exposed and punished.

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