HeyJaredVerdict with Ted Cruz
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.
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- 67
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- Sep 12, 2026
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- Apple #66 · US
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- Jul 4, 2026
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The DNC's Leftward Lurch, to Abolish ICE and Beyond plus The Democratic Identity Crisis Week In Review (opens the original)
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the DNC’s unanimous support for a resolution calling for the abolition of ICE, the political implications of that vote, and how immigration enforcement has become a major dividing line between Republicans and Democrats. They also examine public statements attributed to Abdul El-Sayed's sister, concerns about ideological activism in higher education, questions raised about the family ties of political commentator
9/11, Charlie Kirk's Murder and the Communists & Islamists taking over the Democrat Party (opens the original)
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A Republican convention in Dallas Discussion of a recent two-day Republican convention attended by Cruz and Ferguson. Cruz reflects on the convention's purpose of energizing voters ahead of upcoming midterm elections. The transcript includes a lengthy excerpt of Cruz's convention speech about election stakes, political ideology, and national security concerns. The anniversaries of 9/11 and Charlie Kirk's death The hosts mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and discuss
Zelensky Crowned the ‘Free World’ Leader as Democrats Ditch America (opens the original)
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In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses Chris Coons’ remarks about American leadership, debate the role of Volodymyr Zelensky on the world stage, examine Democratic positions on ICE and immigration enforcement, and analyze reports involving CARE Action, the Unity and Justice Fund, and support for candidates including Abdul El-Sayed. They also explore campaign fundraising, voter mobilization efforts, and what these developments could mean for the 2026 midterm electi
GOP Convention in Texas, plus Talarico Called for “Dismantling” Prisons & Argued All Religions are Equally True (opens the original)
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Ben and Ted discuss the upcoming election and a choice between Republican policy achievements and what the more progressive or left-wing direction within the Democratic Party. Much of the latter half of the podcast is devoted to examining statements and positions attributed to Talarico Republican statements regarding taxes, border security, law enforcement, energy policy, and economic issues. Media coverage of the convention, including criticism of major
"Stay Home and We Lose" Trump’s Message to Republicans on November Showdown (opens the original)
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A planned Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas , which Ben describes as a first-of-its-kind event intended to promote President Donald Trump's policies and encourage voter turnout ahead of the November elections. President Donald Trump's Labor Day message , in which Trump predicts significant Republican victories in the upcoming midterms and criticizes Democrats. The historical difficulty of a party controlling both the presidency and Congress retaining its majorities during midterm el
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