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.
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Abdul & Kamala Champion “Birthing People,” Right-Wing Socialism Would be a Disaster, and 1619 Project Founder Inadvertently Endorses School Choice
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine Kamala Harris’s appearance alongside Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, including remarks on
Sep 23 44 min
BONUS POD: The Democrats’ Radical Roadmap—Abolish, Defund, Target!
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses a political montage featuring statements from Democratic Socialists of America leaders and progress
Sep 22 14 min
College Sports, Radical Democrats & the Broken Ivy League
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the latest push to pass the Protect College Sports Act, the Senate vote count behind t
Sep 21 34 min
Cruz Torches CNN on Islamism, a 'GOOOOOALL' for College Sports Reform plus El-Sayed's Hamas Praise & Deleted Sermons Week In Review
In this Week In Review episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the difference between Islam and Islamism, revisit lessons from the 9/1
Sep 19 31 min
Bombshell Economic News the Media is Covering Up: We now have the HIGHEST Median Income Ever Recorded & the LOWEST Poverty Rate Ever Recorded, plus Talarico & El Sayed Caught in More Lies
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine newly released economic data showing record median household income, historically low
Sep 18 34 min
BONUS POD: DOJ Busts $10 Million California Daycare Fraud Scheme
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the Southern California daycare fraud case, the Justice Department's broader enforcement efforts, an
Sep 17 14 min
MASSIVE Victory for Student-Athletes & Fans as 3/4 of the Senate Votes for the Protect College Sports Act
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the Senate’s 74-vote bipartisan victory on the Protect College Sports Act, why Congres
Sep 16 39 min
BONUS POD: The AI Cold War Has Begun—Can America Beat China without Beating America?
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben argues that America is already engaged in an AI Cold War with Communist China and warns that slowing AI devel
Sep 15 21 min
A Game for the Ages: Texas STUNS Ohio State, plus CNN Pretends to be Bewildered by Islamism
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the growing momentum behind the Protect College Sports Act ahead of an expected Senate
Sep 14 34 min
The DNC's Leftward Lurch, to Abolish ICE and Beyond plus The Democratic Identity Crisis Week In Review
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 pol
Sep 12 26 min
9/11, Charlie Kirk's Murder and the Communists & Islamists taking over the Democrat Party
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 energ
Sep 11 33 min
BONUS POD: Zelensky Crowned the ‘Free World’ Leader as Democrats Ditch America
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
Sep 10 15 min
GOP Convention in Texas, plus Talarico Called for “Dismantling” Prisons & Argued All Religions are Equally True
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 l
Sep 9 33 min
BONUS POD: "Stay Home and We Lose" Trump’s Message to Republicans on November Showdown
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 encou
Sep 8 11 min
A Rare Conversation with Justice Clarence Thomas
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz reflects on the release of Cruz’s fifth book, discuss the inspiration behind the project, and examine key theme
Sep 7 1 h 27 min
Trump’s $65 Billion Venezuelan Oil Gambit, Dems got a Tallarico Problem & a 9/11 Conspiracy Convention Appearance by El-Sayed Week In Review
Trump-Venezuela Oil Deal
Trump has reached an agreement involving access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. Examines potential benefits for U.S. energy, jobs, a
Sep 5 31 min
#1 NYT Bestseller, plus Al Sayed Embraces 9/11 Truthers & China CAUGHT in Massive Espionage
Trump-Venezuela Oil Deal
An oil agreement involving Venezuela's estimated 65 billion barrels of oil. Examination of potential benefits for U.S. energy access, jobs, and
Sep 4 37 min
BONUS POD: Buyer’s Remorse? Carville Torches Hasan Piker as Dems Turn on Their Own
In this episode of 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the escalating conflict between Democratic Party veterans and influential voices on the far left, focusi
Sep 3 14 min
Trump Accounts Transform the Future plus Talarico Pledges to “Dismantle” Capitalism
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss a CEO roundtable focused on Trump Accounts, contributions pledged by business leaders
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the Supreme Court's decision allowing work on the White House ballroom project to proceed despite on
Sep 1 18 min
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The discussions are informative, engaging, and do a great job keeping me up to date on current political events. I appreciate the insight and perspective provided in each episode. Definitely one of the best political podcasts out there.
TheRealMatt2001 · May 2026
Ted and Ben do a tremendous job highlighting the biggest pieces of news out there three times a week and commentating on it in a way that is easily digestible for listeners and with a common sense approach that certainly appeals to broad audiences, including myself and independent listener that leans Republican, but doesn’t always vote that way. Ben asks Ted great questions about the subject at hand and it is always fascinating to hear Ted’s well articulated in depth responses. I also enjoy the way that they have structured these podcasts where in a short 30 to 35 minute timeframe, they will cover the most important two news topics and usually a great bit of fun drama in the media at the end. I would love to see this expand to a full hour although I know that’s probably a lot to ask for Ted Cruz And we greatly need his time and focus on the Senate floor, I appreciate him taking the time to deliberately talk to America three times a week in this very enlightening and highly recommend it to all areas of the political spectrum.
Christian Cappetta · Nov 2024
Love the honest, forthright insight from Senator Cruz. Only negative is the excessive amount of ads. You could endure the often excess of 5 minutes on the front end but the amount and length of the ads throughout almost make it impossible to listen.
Earn those sponsorship dollars, by all means! But dang, couldn’t you dial it back a little?
ShootNStuff · Sep 2024
The topics discussed and the information Cruz provides is important, but the show has lost its luster to the point I have mostly stopped listening. Over time, the ads have become way too much. In the latest episode: BRAZIL BANS X, 4 of the first 6 minutes were ads. In comparison, the longest ad break I’ve ever had on every other podcast is about 90 seconds. It’s simply ridiculous. Although I do like Ferguson, I miss Knowles. He just seems to control the flow of the conversation better. Asking a question and just letting Cruz talk. Ferguson interrupts Cruz way too much. So many times, Cruz is going on a great rant with juicy info and Ferguson will chime in for no reason to finish his sentence or ask another question.
-Jett- · Sep 2024
The content is pretty good when they are actually talking, but it seems like ads take up at least 2/3 of the shows time. Starts with ads, do the intro, more ads, talk a few minutes, more ads, and on and on and on. It’s been getting worse. I’m done listening to it.
RedneckEOD · Sep 2024
I really like the content of this podcast. I enjoy hearing Cruz’s perspective (although like any politician he is very self-aggrandizing), but the amount of ads continue to increase. I do not have the time to do this but I would suspect if you timed the content and the ads, there might be more ads than content. I never post reviews but I am posting this one in the hopes that after seeing just how many of us who enjoy the content can no longer tolerate the ads, they will make a change. I understand they need to generate money, but this is getting out of hand.
Cool guy 232467 · Sep 2024
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