Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.

Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,&rdquo; you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Hosted by popular national radio host, podcaster and political commentator Ben Ferguson, The 47 Morning Update spotlights the latest news and political headlines, with a special focus on the President's administration, policies, and agenda.

Join Ben for unfiltered insights, exclusive interviews, and honest commentary you won’t get from the mainstream media. Ben takes you behind the scenes, covering the issues shaping America today - straight from the President’s Oval Office.

Don’t miss a single episode. New updates drop daily, Monday through Saturday. Subscribe now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you listen to podcasts—be informed, stay ahead, and join Ben on The 47 Morning Update!

Hosted by popular national radio host, podcaster and political commentator Ben Ferguson,&nbsp;The 47 Morning Update spotlights the latest news and political headlines, with a special focus on the President's administration, policies, and agenda.
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.
Don&rsquo;t miss a single episode. New updates drop daily, Monday through Saturday. Subscribe now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you listen to podcasts&mdash;be informed, stay ahead, and join Ben on The 47 Morning Update!

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

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

Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,&rdquo; you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.

Corporate Media Defends Cohen, Can Dems get Onboard w IVF & Blinken on Arming Israel Contrary to WH Week In Review

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/653cbd2b-b6be-4801-a502-b161005623c6/transcript

1. Purpose of the Book
The book aims to:

Tell Clarence Thomas’s personal life story, especially his rise from extreme poverty.
Explain his judicial philosophy and jurisprudence in plain, accessible language.
It is based on approximately 9.5 hours of exclusive, one‑on‑one interviews between Ted Cruz and Justice Thomas.
Cruz emphasizes that the book is written for non‑lawyers, including students and general readers.

2. Clarence Thomas’s Background and Life Journey
Grew up in severe poverty in Pin Point, Georgia, raised primarily by his grandfather.
Initially spoke a Gullah/Geechee dialect, not English.
Experienced racism, hardship, family conflict, and personal struggles, including anger and a period of heavy drinking.
Attended seminary with the intention of becoming a Catholic priest, later leaving due to disillusionment.
Educated at Holy Cross College and Yale Law School.
Underwent a major ideological transformation, moving from left‑wing Black Power activism to conservative principles over many years.

3. Professional Rise and Historic Achievements
Faced career obstacles due to perceptions surrounding affirmative action.
Worked under Republican Senator John Danforth, which became a turning point.
Served in:

The Reagan administration
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
Appointed in 1991 as the second Black Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
On track to become the longest‑serving Supreme Court justice in U.S. history (by 2028).

4. Judicial Philosophy (“Going Further”)
Thomas’s jurisprudence emphasizes:

Originalism and the original meaning of the Constitution
The belief that rights come from God/nature, not government
A color‑blind Constitution
Judicial restraint: judges should interpret and apply law, not create policy
His opinions are intentionally plain‑spoken and accessible, reflecting his background and respect for ordinary citizens.
The title Going Further reflects his tendency to push legal reasoning to its foundational principles rather than incremental change.

5. Confirmation Hearings and Public Attacks
The book examines the 1991 confirmation hearings, including:

Allegations by Anita Hill
Intense political and media attacks
Cruz draws parallels between Thomas’s hearings and later Supreme Court confirmations (e.g., Brett Kavanaugh).
Thomas is portrayed as enduring racialized hostility and vilification because of his conservative views.

6. Legacy and Moral Example
Clarence Thomas is presented as:

A model of personal resilience, discipline, and principle
Someone who maintained convictions despite decades of criticism
Cruz argues Thomas would be widely celebrated if he were liberal, but instead has been marginalized.
The book frames Thomas as a role model for principled living, not just for lawyers but for all Americans.

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/benfergusonshow

1. Purpose of the Book
<ul>
<li>The book aims to:
<ul>
<li>Tell Clarence Thomas&rsquo;s personal life story, especially his rise from extreme poverty.</li>
<li>Explain his judicial philosophy and jurisprudence in plain, accessible language.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>It is based on approximately 9.5 hours of exclusive, one‑on‑one interviews between Ted Cruz and Justice Thomas.</li>
<li>Cruz emphasizes that the book is written for non‑lawyers, including students and general readers.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Clarence Thomas&rsquo;s Background and Life Journey
<ul>
<li>Grew up in severe poverty in Pin Point, Georgia, raised primarily by his grandfather.</li>
<li>Initially spoke a Gullah/Geechee dialect, not English.</li>
<li>Experienced racism, hardship, family conflict, and personal struggles, including anger and a period of heavy drinking.</li>
<li>Attended seminary with the intention of becoming a Catholic priest, later leaving due to disillusionment.</li>
<li>Educated at Holy Cross College and Yale Law School.</li>
<li>Underwent a major ideological transformation, moving from left‑wing Black Power activism to conservative principles over many years.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Professional Rise and Historic Achievements
<ul>
<li>Faced career obstacles due to perceptions surrounding affirmative action.</li>
<li>Worked under Republican Senator John Danforth, which became a turning point.</li>
<li>Served in:
<ul>
<li>The Reagan administration</li>
<li>The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)</li>
<li>The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Appointed in 1991 as the second Black Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.</li>
<li>On track to become the longest‑serving Supreme Court justice in U.S. history (by 2028).</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Judicial Philosophy (&ldquo;Going Further&rdquo;)
<ul>
<li>Thomas&rsquo;s jurisprudence emphasizes:
<ul>
<li>Originalism and the original meaning of the Constitution</li>
<li>The belief that rights come from God/nature, not government</li>
<li>A color‑blind Constitution</li>
<li>Judicial restraint: judges should interpret and apply law, not create policy</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>His opinions are intentionally plain‑spoken and accessible, reflecting his background and respect for ordinary citizens.</li>
<li>The title Going Further reflects his tendency to push legal reasoning to its foundational principles rather than incremental change.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Confirmation Hearings and Public Attacks
<ul>
<li>The book examines the 1991 confirmation hearings, including:
<ul>
<li>Allegations by Anita Hill</li>
<li>Intense political and media attacks</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Cruz draws parallels between Thomas&rsquo;s hearings and later Supreme Court confirmations (e.g., Brett Kavanaugh).</li>
<li>Thomas is portrayed as enduring racialized hostility and vilification because of his conservative views.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. Legacy and Moral Example
<ul>
<li>Clarence Thomas is presented as:
<ul>
<li>A model of personal resilience, discipline, and principle</li>
<li>Someone who maintained convictions despite decades of criticism</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Cruz argues Thomas would be widely celebrated if he were liberal, but instead has been marginalized.</li>
<li>The book frames Thomas as a role model for principled living, not just for lawyers but for all Americans.</li>
</ul>
Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-47-morning-update-wit-258481252/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson</a> and <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-ben-ferguson-podcast%2Fid1386375601&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290104132%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RRil7WRhuVH0YkqvMtYlSMRSI71cvsxmUy24iRBm1e8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">The Ben Ferguson Show</a> 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:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40VerdictwithTedCruz%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290122821%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3fo08NMwfFSPoUyddyh3l8wtDuRi50hvzaET6sggVLw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="7">https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fverdictwithtedcruz&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290141425%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BXK2L1yrR8bmW7H3eLIkZLtG87TTP6YPUSPVv4wFWF8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="8">https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz</a>
X:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ftedcruz&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290159867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Jrwx6s7nfCMIA1o4itHy6t2Zzw9pwzf5v%2FkilDytM4g%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="9">https://x.com/tedcruz</a>
X:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbenfergusonshow&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290178175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=toMizYItYEpQnaEde%2BnCLJEal7XzVD%2BzvBtrHUIgbc4%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="10">https://x.com/benfergusonshow</a>

Ted's Brand-New Book—A Biography of Clarence Thomas, Telling his Incredible Life Story and his Historic Impact on our Nation

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/923c6e09-5301-4c00-935e-b423005d44b4/transcript

1. U.S. Military Pressure on Iran via the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S., under President Trump, is enforcing a naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz.
An Iranian‑flagged cargo ship allegedly attempted to run the blockade and was disabled by the U.S. Navy, boarded, and seized after warnings.
The action is deliberate, proportionate, and militarily precise, intended to deter further attempts.

2. Economic Warfare as Primary Strategy
The blockade is an economic weapon, not a prolonged war.
Iran is portrayed as losing hundreds of millions of dollars per day in exports and imports due to the blockade.
Oil exports—described as Iran’s economic lifeline—are emphasized as being almost entirely dependent on Gulf shipping routes.

3. Severe Impact on Iran’s Oil Sector
Iran has limited oil storage capacity; if exports stop, wells must be shut in.
Shutting in wells is described as causing permanent damage to oil fields (water coning), leading to lasting production losses.
This is presented as long‑term leverage that could cripple Iran’s future revenue even if sanctions end.

4. Currency Collapse and Domestic Economic Crisis
Iran’s currency (the rial) is described as undergoing hyperinflation.
Banks are reportedly limiting cash withdrawals to very small daily amounts.
Food prices and inflation are framed as spiraling, increasing public pressure on the regime.

5. Strategic Pressure on China
Because much of Iran’s oil allegedly goes to China, the blockade is also meant to force China to pressure Iran into negotiations.
The timing is framed as optimal due to oil supply rerouting and OPEC production adjustments minimizing global disruption.

6. Arrests and Enforcement Beyond the Battlefield
The arrest of an Iranian arms broker in the U.S. is cited as proof of aggressive global enforcement against Iranian weapons trafficking.
This supports the narrative that Iran is being squeezed financially, militarily, and legally at the same time.

7. Rejection of “Quagmire” Narrative
This is not another Iraq or Afghanistan:

No U.S. boots on the ground
Limited, targeted military actions
Defined economic and security goals
Critics, especially Democrats, are politically motivated rather than security‑focused.

Qatar’s Influence Campaign in the U.S. 8. Qatar as a Major Funder of U.S. Universities
Qatar is described as the largest foreign donor to U.S. universities over several decades.
Funding is framed as a tool to shape academic, cultural, and political opinion in its favor.

9. Connection to Campus Unrest
There is a correlation between universities receiving Qatari funding and anti‑Israel or antisemitic campus protests.
Universities are vulnerable to foreign influence due to financial incentives.

10. Hiring of Washington Lobbyists
Qatar‑linked organizations allegedly hired major D.C. PR and lobbying firms.
Purpose: reputation management, crisis response, and influencing Congress and the administration.
These efforts are framed as an attempt to “whitewash” Qatar’s alleged support for Hamas and Islamist movements.

11. Control Over Academic Speech
One example cited is a U.S. university campus in Qatar with contractual restrictions on criticizing the Qatari regime.
This is used to argue that financial dependence undermines academic freedom.

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/benfergusonshow

1. U.S. Military Pressure on Iran via the Strait of Hormuz
<ul>
<li>The U.S., under President Trump, is enforcing a naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz.</li>
<li>An Iranian‑flagged cargo ship allegedly attempted to run the blockade and was disabled by the U.S. Navy, boarded, and seized after warnings.</li>
<li>The action is deliberate, proportionate, and militarily precise, intended to deter further attempts.</li>
</ul>
2. Economic Warfare as Primary Strategy
<ul>
<li>The blockade is an&nbsp;economic weapon, not a prolonged war.</li>
<li>Iran is portrayed as losing hundreds of millions of dollars per day in exports and imports due to the blockade.</li>
<li>Oil exports&mdash;described as Iran&rsquo;s economic lifeline&mdash;are emphasized as being almost entirely dependent on Gulf shipping routes.</li>
</ul>
3. Severe Impact on Iran&rsquo;s Oil Sector
<ul>
<li>Iran has limited oil storage capacity; if exports stop, wells must be shut in.</li>
<li>Shutting in wells is described as causing permanent damage to oil fields (water coning), leading to lasting production losses.</li>
<li>This is presented as long‑term leverage that could cripple Iran&rsquo;s future revenue even if sanctions end.</li>
</ul>
4. Currency Collapse and Domestic Economic Crisis
<ul>
<li>Iran&rsquo;s currency (the rial) is described as undergoing hyperinflation.</li>
<li>Banks are reportedly limiting cash withdrawals to very small daily amounts.</li>
<li>Food prices and inflation are framed as spiraling, increasing public pressure on the regime.</li>
</ul>
5. Strategic Pressure on China
<ul>
<li>Because much of Iran&rsquo;s oil allegedly goes to China, the blockade is also meant to force China to pressure Iran into negotiations.</li>
<li>The timing is framed as optimal due to oil supply rerouting and OPEC production adjustments minimizing global disruption.</li>
</ul>
6. Arrests and Enforcement Beyond the Battlefield
<ul>
<li>The arrest of an Iranian arms broker in the U.S. is cited as proof of aggressive global enforcement against Iranian weapons trafficking.</li>
<li>This supports the narrative that Iran is being squeezed financially, militarily, and legally at the same time.</li>
</ul>
7. Rejection of &ldquo;Quagmire&rdquo; Narrative
<ul>
<li>This is not another Iraq or Afghanistan:
<ul>
<li>No U.S. boots on the ground</li>
<li>Limited, targeted military actions</li>
<li>Defined economic and security goals</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Critics, especially Democrats, are politically motivated rather than security‑focused.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Qatar&rsquo;s Influence Campaign in the U.S. 8. Qatar as a Major Funder of U.S. Universities
<ul>
<li>Qatar is described as the largest foreign donor to U.S. universities over several decades.</li>
<li>Funding is framed as a tool to shape academic, cultural, and political opinion in its favor.</li>
</ul>
9. Connection to Campus Unrest
<ul>
<li>There is a correlation between universities receiving Qatari funding and anti‑Israel or antisemitic campus protests.</li>
<li>Universities are vulnerable to foreign influence due to financial incentives.</li>
</ul>
10. Hiring of Washington Lobbyists
<ul>
<li>Qatar‑linked organizations allegedly hired major D.C. PR and lobbying firms.</li>
<li>Purpose: reputation management, crisis response, and influencing Congress and the administration.</li>
<li>These efforts are framed as an attempt to &ldquo;whitewash&rdquo; Qatar&rsquo;s alleged support for Hamas and Islamist movements.</li>
</ul>
11. Control Over Academic Speech
<ul>
<li>One example cited is a U.S. university campus in Qatar with contractual restrictions on criticizing the Qatari regime.</li>
<li>This is used to argue that financial dependence undermines academic freedom.</li>
</ul>
Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-47-morning-update-wit-258481252/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson</a> and <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-ben-ferguson-podcast%2Fid1386375601&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290104132%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RRil7WRhuVH0YkqvMtYlSMRSI71cvsxmUy24iRBm1e8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">The Ben Ferguson Show</a> 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:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40VerdictwithTedCruz%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290122821%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3fo08NMwfFSPoUyddyh3l8wtDuRi50hvzaET6sggVLw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="7">https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fverdictwithtedcruz&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290141425%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BXK2L1yrR8bmW7H3eLIkZLtG87TTP6YPUSPVv4wFWF8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="8">https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz</a>
X:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ftedcruz&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290159867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Jrwx6s7nfCMIA1o4itHy6t2Zzw9pwzf5v%2FkilDytM4g%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="9">https://x.com/tedcruz</a>
X:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbenfergusonshow&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290178175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=toMizYItYEpQnaEde%2BnCLJEal7XzVD%2BzvBtrHUIgbc4%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="10">https://x.com/benfergusonshow</a>

Trump Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz Putting Enormous Pressure on Iran plus Qatar Hires DC Lobbyists as the Heat Rises

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/48b04033-6100-4ba8-ab81-b41500564d34/transcript

1. Eric Swalwell Campaign Collapse
Eric Swalwell reportedly ended/suspended his campaign for California governor after multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
Allegations include sexual assault, rape, unwanted contact, and inappropriate behavior, some allegedly involving intoxicated individuals.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is described as opening a criminal investigation, raising potential legal exposure.
Around 50 former staffers publicly condemned Swalwell, suggesting alleged behavior was widely known.
Swalwell denies all allegations, calling them false and politically motivated.

2. Democratic Party Hypocrisy and Political Calculations
The speaker claims Democrats:

Are calling for Swalwell to suspend his campaign, but not resign from Congress, due to narrow House margins.
Act only when misconduct threatens electoral chances rather than out of concern for victims.
California’s “jungle primary” system is highlighted as a reason Democrats panicked, since two Republicans could theoretically advance to the general election.
The segment accuses Democrats of double standards, comparing Swalwell’s situation with other Democratic lawmakers allegedly facing ethics violations.

3. Republican Strategy: Reconciliation and Legislative Urgency
A Republican lawmaker argues this is the last realistic window to pass conservative priorities before likely midterm losses.
Advocates for a large-scale budget reconciliation bill with “tentpole” items such as:

Long-term funding for ICE and CBP
Preventing government shutdowns
Indexing capital gains taxes to inflation
Airport and TSA funding guarantees
Election integrity provisions tied to federal funding
Criticism of past Republican leadership (including Mitch McConnell) for failing to use reconciliation aggressively.

4. New York City Luxury Property Tax Criticism
Focuses on NYC politician (Mamdani) promoting a “pied-à-terre” tax on luxury second homes over $5 million.
The tax aims to raise $500 million annually to fund social programs.
Commentary portrays the policy as:

Anti-wealth, vindictive, and punitive
Likely to accelerate wealth and job flight from NYC
Examples cited include:

Ken Griffin (Citadel)
Elon Musk leaving California for Texas
Claims that high taxes drive businesses and wealthy individuals to lower-tax states, harming long-term economic health.

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/benfergusonshow

1. Eric Swalwell Campaign Collapse
<ul>
<li>Eric Swalwell reportedly ended/suspended his campaign for California governor after multiple sexual misconduct allegations.</li>
<li>Allegations include sexual assault, rape, unwanted contact, and inappropriate behavior, some allegedly involving intoxicated individuals.</li>
<li>The Manhattan District Attorney&rsquo;s Office is described as opening a criminal investigation, raising potential legal exposure.</li>
<li>Around 50 former staffers publicly condemned Swalwell, suggesting alleged behavior was widely known.</li>
<li>Swalwell denies all allegations, calling them false and politically motivated.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Democratic Party Hypocrisy and Political Calculations
<ul>
<li>The speaker claims Democrats:
<ul>
<li>Are calling for Swalwell to suspend his campaign, but not resign from Congress, due to narrow House margins.</li>
<li>Act only when misconduct threatens electoral chances rather than out of concern for victims.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>California&rsquo;s &ldquo;jungle primary&rdquo; system is highlighted as a reason Democrats panicked, since two Republicans could theoretically advance to the general election.</li>
<li>The segment accuses Democrats of double standards, comparing Swalwell&rsquo;s situation with other Democratic lawmakers allegedly facing ethics violations.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Republican Strategy: Reconciliation and Legislative Urgency
<ul>
<li>A Republican lawmaker argues this is the last realistic window to pass conservative priorities before likely midterm losses.</li>
<li>Advocates for a large-scale budget reconciliation bill with &ldquo;tentpole&rdquo; items such as:
<ul>
<li>Long-term funding for ICE and CBP</li>
<li>Preventing government shutdowns</li>
<li>Indexing capital gains taxes to inflation</li>
<li>Airport and TSA funding guarantees</li>
<li>Election integrity provisions tied to federal funding</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Criticism of past Republican leadership (including Mitch McConnell) for failing to use reconciliation aggressively.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. New York City Luxury Property Tax Criticism
<ul>
<li>Focuses on NYC politician (Mamdani) promoting a &ldquo;pied-&agrave;-terre&rdquo; tax on luxury second homes over $5 million.</li>
<li>The tax aims to raise $500 million annually to fund social programs.</li>
<li>Commentary portrays the policy as:
<ul>
<li>Anti-wealth, vindictive, and punitive</li>
<li>Likely to accelerate wealth and job flight from NYC</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Examples cited include:
<ul>
<li>Ken Griffin (Citadel)</li>
<li>Elon Musk leaving California for Texas</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Claims that high taxes drive businesses and wealthy individuals to lower-tax states, harming long-term economic health.</li>
</ul>
Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-47-morning-update-wit-258481252/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson</a> and <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-ben-ferguson-podcast%2Fid1386375601&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290104132%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RRil7WRhuVH0YkqvMtYlSMRSI71cvsxmUy24iRBm1e8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">The Ben Ferguson Show</a> 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:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40VerdictwithTedCruz%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290122821%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3fo08NMwfFSPoUyddyh3l8wtDuRi50hvzaET6sggVLw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="7">https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fverdictwithtedcruz&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290141425%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BXK2L1yrR8bmW7H3eLIkZLtG87TTP6YPUSPVv4wFWF8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="8">https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz</a>
X:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ftedcruz&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290159867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Jrwx6s7nfCMIA1o4itHy6t2Zzw9pwzf5v%2FkilDytM4g%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="9">https://x.com/tedcruz</a>
X:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbenfergusonshow&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290178175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=toMizYItYEpQnaEde%2BnCLJEal7XzVD%2BzvBtrHUIgbc4%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="10">https://x.com/benfergusonshow</a>

Swalwell Quits as Scandal Rips, Can Republicans Reconcile behind Reconciliation & the Tax Plan Sending NYC Packing Week In Review

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/820109d6-76d1-433a-bf9f-b4150055f668/transcript

Corporate Media Defends Cohen, Can Dems get Onboard w IVF & Blinken on Arming Israel Contrary to WH Week In Review

In 3 playlist(s)

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips