In this episode, Ben Ferguson examines the rapid growth in Social Security number issuance connected to work authorization programs, the Congressional Budget Office's estimates regarding immigration-related public spending, and the broader economic debate surrounding immigration policy. He also reviews claims regarding federal benefit usage and the financial impact on state and local governments. The episode then turns to national security, focusing on Secretary Mullin's statements about terrorist arrests, asylum processing, identity fraud, and the administration's efforts to strengthen border security through what officials describe as a smarter and more technologically advanced system.

New data on immigration, taxpayer costs, and national security is fueling fresh debate over the consequences of the Biden administration’s border and work authorization policies. According to figures discussed in this episode, millions of non-citizens received Social Security numbers after obtaining federal work authorization between 2021 and 2024. Critics argue the program expanded dramatically during the Biden years and contributed to growing costs for taxpayers through government benefits, healthcare programs, and other public services. At the same time, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the Trump administration has arrested more than 2,220 known terrorists inside the United States, a figure he argues highlights the security vulnerabilities created by previous immigration enforcement policies. The administration is also promoting a new border security strategy built around surveillance technology, drones, layered physical barriers, and what officials describe as a more aggressive enforcement approach.

Topics Covered:
Social Security numbers issued through work authorization programs
Immigration-related spending estimates from the Congressional Budget Office
Medicaid and other public benefit debates
DHS claims regarding more than 2,220 known terrorist arrests
Smart wall technology, drones, and border surveillance systems
Immigration enforcement priorities under the Trump administration

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In this episode, Ben Ferguson examines the rapid growth in Social Security number issuance connected to work authorization programs, the Congressional Budget Office's estimates regarding immigration-related public spending, and the broader economic debate surrounding immigration policy. He also reviews claims regarding federal benefit usage and the financial impact on state and local governments. The episode then turns to national security, focusing on Secretary Mullin's statements about terrorist arrests, asylum processing, identity fraud, and the administration's efforts to strengthen border security through what officials describe as a smarter and more technologically advanced system.
New data on immigration, taxpayer costs, and national security is fueling fresh debate over the consequences of the Biden administration&rsquo;s border and work authorization policies. According to figures discussed in this episode, millions of non-citizens received Social Security numbers after obtaining federal work authorization between 2021 and 2024. Critics argue the program expanded dramatically during the Biden years and contributed to growing costs for taxpayers through government benefits, healthcare programs, and other public services. At the same time, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the Trump administration has arrested more than 2,220 known terrorists inside the United States, a figure he argues highlights the security vulnerabilities created by previous immigration enforcement policies. The administration is also promoting a new border security strategy built around surveillance technology, drones, layered physical barriers, and what officials describe as a more aggressive enforcement approach.
Topics Covered:
<ul>
<li>Social Security numbers issued through work authorization programs</li>
<li>Immigration-related spending estimates from the Congressional Budget Office</li>
<li>Medicaid and other public benefit debates</li>
<li>DHS claims regarding more than 2,220 known terrorist arrests</li>
<li>Smart wall technology, drones, and border surveillance systems</li>
<li>Immigration enforcement priorities under the Trump administration</li>
</ul>
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If you hate the liberal media but love the 47th President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

If you hate the liberal media but love the&nbsp;47th&nbsp;President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

THIS PODCAST GIVE YOU WHAT THE BIASED MEDIA WON'T!

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

Millions of Illegals Got Soc. Sec. Numbers, American Taxpayers Got the Bill

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In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast, Ben examines the growing political fallout surrounding Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign, discuss newly highlighted social media posts involving alleged family connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, and analyze the significance of a federal search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's residence. They also review the history of allegations connected to Omar's immigration and marital records, the public responses from political leaders, and the broader questions surrounding federal investigations, political accountability, and media coverage.

The Michigan Senate race is facing new scrutiny after Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed's public denial of family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood collided with previously reported social media posts attributed to a family member. The controversy has quickly become a flashpoint in one of the country's most closely watched Senate contests, raising questions about political accountability, media coverage, and how voters evaluate allegations involving candidates and their families. At the same time, federal agents executed a search warrant at the Washington, D.C., home of Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing federal investigation. The development has intensified debate over immigration-related allegations that have followed Omar for years, while supporters argue she is being politically targeted. 

Topics Covered:
The Michigan Senate race and scrutiny surrounding Abdul El-Sayed
Reported social media posts attributed to El-Sayed's half-sister
Allegations involving family connections to the Muslim Brotherhood
Federal search warrant executed at Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington residence
Immigration, documentation, and marriage-related allegations connected to Omar
Reactions from President Trump, Democratic leaders, and federal officials

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In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast, Ben examines the growing political fallout surrounding Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign, discuss newly highlighted social media posts involving alleged family connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, and analyze the significance of a federal search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's residence. They also review the history of allegations connected to Omar's immigration and marital records, the public responses from political leaders, and the broader questions surrounding federal investigations, political accountability, and media coverage.
The Michigan Senate race is facing new scrutiny after Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed's public denial of family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood collided with previously reported social media posts attributed to a family member. The controversy has quickly become a flashpoint in one of the country's most closely watched Senate contests, raising questions about political accountability, media coverage, and how voters evaluate allegations involving candidates and their families. At the same time, federal agents executed a search warrant at the Washington, D.C., home of Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing federal investigation. The development has intensified debate over immigration-related allegations that have followed Omar for years, while supporters argue she is being politically targeted.&nbsp;
Topics Covered:
<ul>
<li>The Michigan Senate race and scrutiny surrounding Abdul El-Sayed</li>
<li>Reported social media posts attributed to El-Sayed's half-sister</li>
<li>Allegations involving family connections to the Muslim Brotherhood</li>
<li>Federal search warrant executed at Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington residence</li>
<li>Immigration, documentation, and marriage-related allegations connected to Omar</li>
<li>Reactions from President Trump, Democratic leaders, and federal officials</li>
</ul>
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El-Sayed's Family Ties, Omar's Federal Raid and Election-Year Democrat Chaos

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Questions surrounding James Talarico's unexplained absence from the campaign trail have become a major story in Texas politics. After initially attributing his disappearance to the flu, conflicting public statements about where he received treatment have fueled new scrutiny, speculation, and debate as early voting approaches. Ben examines the timeline of Talarico’s absence, the competing explanations offered by the candidate and his campaign, and reports involving an Ohio mental health facility that have intensified public interest in the story. Ferguson argues that the issue is less about illness itself and more about transparency, accountability, and whether voters are receiving clear answers during the final stretch of a high-profile Senate campaign.The episode also shifts to Michigan's Senate race, where a contentious debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed featured sharp clashes over foreign policy, campaign funding, political associations, and media coverage. Ferguson highlights several exchanges from the debate and argues that voters deserve greater scrutiny of candidates' backgrounds and public statements.In this episode, Ben Ferguson examines the growing controversy surrounding James Talarico's disappearance from the campaign trail, the questions created by conflicting explanations about his illness and treatment, and the political implications for a closely watched Texas Senate race. He also breaks down the heated Michigan Senate debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, focusing on disputes over foreign policy, candidate credibility, and the role of the media in vetting political claims.

Topics Covered:
James Talarico's absence from the campaign trail and the resulting political controversy.
Conflicting accounts regarding Talarico’s flu diagnosis and medical treatment.
Reports involving the Lindner Center of Hope in Mason, Ohio, and the questions they raised.
The impact of candidate transparency and health disclosures on voter confidence.
The Michigan Senate debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed.
Foreign policy, campaign funding, and media scrutiny in key 2026 Senate races.

 

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Questions surrounding James Talarico's unexplained absence from the campaign trail have become a major story in Texas politics. After initially attributing his disappearance to the flu, conflicting public statements about where he received treatment have fueled new scrutiny, speculation, and debate as early voting approaches. Ben examines the timeline of Talarico&rsquo;s absence, the competing explanations offered by the candidate and his campaign, and reports involving an Ohio mental health facility that have intensified public interest in the story. Ferguson argues that the issue is less about illness itself and more about transparency, accountability, and whether voters are receiving clear answers during the final stretch of a high-profile Senate campaign.The episode also shifts to Michigan's Senate race, where a contentious debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed featured sharp clashes over foreign policy, campaign funding, political associations, and media coverage. Ferguson highlights several exchanges from the debate and argues that voters deserve greater scrutiny of candidates' backgrounds and public statements.In this episode, Ben Ferguson examines the growing controversy surrounding James Talarico's disappearance from the campaign trail, the questions created by conflicting explanations about his illness and treatment, and the political implications for a closely watched Texas Senate race. He also breaks down the heated Michigan Senate debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, focusing on disputes over foreign policy, candidate credibility, and the role of the media in vetting political claims.
Topics Covered:
<ul>
<li>James Talarico's absence from the campaign trail and the resulting political controversy.</li>
<li>Conflicting accounts regarding Talarico&rsquo;s flu diagnosis and medical treatment.</li>
<li>Reports involving the Lindner Center of Hope in Mason, Ohio, and the questions they raised.</li>
<li>The impact of candidate transparency and health disclosures on voter confidence.</li>
<li>The Michigan Senate debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed.</li>
<li>Foreign policy, campaign funding, and media scrutiny in key 2026 Senate races.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
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The Story Behind Tallarico's Missing Weeks plus Debate Breakdown of Mike Rogers & El-Sayed

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In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast, Ben discusses allegations of technology platforms influencing political visibility, the impact of fundraising email filtering on campaigns, and concerns about how information reaches voters during election cycles. They also examine a recently disrupted ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting Minnesota's Mall of America, review a series of terrorism-related arrests across the United States, and discuss ongoing concerns about domestic security. The episode concludes with a conversation marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel. Ben speaks with Yael Eckstein, President and Global CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, about rising antisemitism, support for Israel, and the growing participation in the organization's Flags of Fellowship initiative.

New allegations about Big Tech's role in shaping political information and fundraising are raising fresh questions about election influence. Ben also examines claims that Apple News sidelined coverage of the Democratic National Committee's financial struggles, while new research suggests Republican fundraising emails may have been disproportionately routed to spam folders by major email providers. 

Topics Covered:
Media Research Center allegations involving Apple News and DNC coverage
Research on fundraising emails, spam filtering, and political campaigns
The DNC's reported financial challenges and fundraising concerns
The FBI's disruption of an alleged ISIS-inspired attack at the Mall of America
Recent terrorism-related investigations and arrests across the U.S.
Yael Eckstein on October 7 remembrance, antisemitism, and Flags of Fellowship

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In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast, Ben discusses allegations of technology platforms influencing political visibility, the impact of fundraising email filtering on campaigns, and concerns about how information reaches voters during election cycles. They also examine a recently disrupted ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting Minnesota's Mall of America, review a series of terrorism-related arrests across the United States, and discuss ongoing concerns about domestic security. The episode concludes with a conversation marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel. Ben speaks with Yael Eckstein, President and Global CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, about rising antisemitism, support for Israel, and the growing participation in the organization's Flags of Fellowship initiative.
New allegations about Big Tech's role in shaping political information and fundraising are raising fresh questions about election influence. Ben also examines claims that Apple News sidelined coverage of the Democratic National Committee's financial struggles, while new research suggests Republican fundraising emails may have been disproportionately routed to spam folders by major email providers.&nbsp;
Topics Covered:
<ul>
<li>Media Research Center allegations involving Apple News and DNC coverage</li>
<li>Research on fundraising emails, spam filtering, and political campaigns</li>
<li>The DNC's reported financial challenges and fundraising concerns</li>
<li>The FBI's disruption of an alleged ISIS-inspired attack at the Mall of America</li>
<li>Recent terrorism-related investigations and arrests across the U.S.</li>
<li>Yael Eckstein on October 7 remembrance, antisemitism, and Flags of Fellowship</li>
</ul>
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Apple Buried the News, Gmail Buried the Emails-The Story Voters Never Saw

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Millions of Illegals Got Soc. Sec. Numbers, American Taxpayers Got the Bill

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