Political Discussion – “Schumer Shutdown”:


Ferguson argues that Democrats, led by Senator Chuck Schumer, are responsible for keeping the government closed.


They portray Republicans as trying to reopen the government, while Democrats allegedly refuse.


President Trump is praised for redirecting Defense Department funds to pay service members during the shutdown — presented as undermining Democrats’ political strategy.


Democrats want taxpayer-funded health care for undocumented immigrants and are motivated by political self-preservation rather than governance.


They assert the shutdown will last until after the “No Kings Rally,” described as a left-wing anti-Trump protest in D.C.


We describe the hardship for unpaid federal workers.


The conversation emphasizes that Democrats’ alleged political games are causing unnecessary suffering.

 


Tribute Segment – Charlie Kirk’s Memorial:


The second half of the podcast focuses on Charlie Kirk’s posthumous Medal of Freedom ceremony.


Ben recounts the event in emotional, spiritual terms, highlighting Erica Kirk’s (his widow’s) public forgiveness of Kirk’s killer.


He frames this as a Christian act of grace and gospel testimony.


The conversation portrays Kirk as a “martyr for truth and freedom,” comparing him to historical figures like Socrates, Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr.


President Trump’s remarks are quoted extensively, celebrating Kirk as a visionary and moral hero.


The discussion closes with reflection on Kirk’s influence on youth, his faith, and his perceived role as a symbol of conservative moral strength.

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Political Discussion &ndash; &ldquo;Schumer Shutdown&rdquo;:
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Ferguson argues that Democrats, led by Senator Chuck Schumer, are responsible for keeping the government closed.
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They portray Republicans as trying to reopen the government, while Democrats allegedly refuse.
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President Trump is praised for redirecting Defense Department funds to pay service members during the shutdown &mdash; presented as undermining Democrats&rsquo; political strategy.
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Democrats want taxpayer-funded health care for undocumented immigrants and are motivated by political self-preservation rather than governance.
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They assert the shutdown will last until after the &ldquo;No Kings Rally,&rdquo; described as a left-wing anti-Trump protest in D.C.
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We describe the hardship for unpaid federal workers.
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The conversation emphasizes that Democrats&rsquo; alleged political games are causing unnecessary suffering.
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Tribute Segment &ndash; Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s Memorial:
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The second half of the podcast focuses on Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s posthumous Medal of Freedom ceremony.
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Ben recounts the event in emotional, spiritual terms, highlighting Erica Kirk&rsquo;s (his widow&rsquo;s) public forgiveness of Kirk&rsquo;s killer.
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He frames this as a Christian act of grace and gospel testimony.
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The conversation portrays Kirk as a &ldquo;martyr for truth and freedom,&rdquo; comparing him to historical figures like Socrates, Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr.
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President Trump&rsquo;s remarks are quoted extensively, celebrating Kirk as a visionary and moral hero.
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The discussion closes with reflection on Kirk&rsquo;s influence on youth, his faith, and his perceived role as a symbol of conservative moral strength.
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Join Ben for unfiltered insights, exclusive interviews, and honest commentary you won&rsquo;t get from the mainstream media. Ben takes you behind the scenes, covering the issues shaping America today - straight from the President&rsquo;s Oval Office.
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Democrat Shutdown Enters Day 14 as Charlie Kirk Remembered & Receives Medal of Freedom

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