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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BONUS POD: The Feds Just came Knockin' on Ilhan Omar's Door
#19 trending · Politics
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses the federal search of Ilhan Omar’s residence, review the history of allegations that have surrounde
Oct 13 18 min
In Defense of Western Civilization: Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg One-on-One
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson welcome Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg for a wide-ranging discussion about his recent viral interview wit
Oct 12 53 min
Tucker needs Some Help, USAID Stops & Republicans in other Countries WIN plus Mamdani's October 7 Disaster Week In Review
In this episode of Verdict Week in Review with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss Tucker Carlson's recent commentary on Russia, World War II-era politica
Oct 10 33 min
Mamdani Disgraces himself on Anniversary of October 7, Trump Accounts Opened for 70 Million Kids & Campaigning with Trump in Texas
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the controversy surrounding Zohran Mamdani’s October 7 anniversary statement, reaction
Oct 9 37 min
BONUS POD: Apple Hid It, Gmail Buried It, and the GOP, along w Voters Paid the Price
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses new reports alleging that Apple News failed to prominently feature stories about the Democratic Nat
Oct 8 15 min
Terrorist Nidal Hasan to be Executed by Military Firing Squad, plus When USAID Funding Halted, Marxists STOPPED WINNING in Latin America
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine President Trump's approval of Hasan's execution and revisit the 2009 Fort Hood massacr
Oct 7 38 min
BONUS POD: The Visa Overstay Crisis Perpetrated by the Biden Admin
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben breaks down the Inspector General’s findings and discuss what they believe the report reveals about immigrati
Oct 6 20 min
Tucker Loses his Mind—Says He Wishes Hitler Had Won WWII, plus Mamdani Wants to Arrest Bibi
In this episode of Verdict w Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson, the Senator talks about a controversial exchange involving Tucker Carlson and British politician Jacob Rees-Mogg h
Oct 5 31 min
Dems’ Message "Impeach Everything First! Govern Later?", What Happens AFTER Protect College Sports Act Passes & Tallarico Heads to Center, then Doubles Back Week In Review
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson break down comments from Democratic lawmakers on impeachment and immigration, discuss polling
Oct 3 32 min
Trump Campaigns in Texas, School Choice Victory, Talarico Caught on Tape & Terror Attack Heroically Stopped
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss Cruz’s trip aboard Air Force One, President Trump’s campaign strategy heading into the
Oct 2 36 min
BONUS POD: Pilot Stabbed, Plane Plunges, Heroes Take Over at 30,000 Feet
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben recounts the extraordinary chain of events that followed. From a wounded captain who managed to open the cock
Oct 1 16 min
Massive Bipartisan WIN to Save College Sports
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson sit down with Senator Eric Schmidt to discuss the years-long effort behind the Protect College
Sep 30 40 min
BONUS POD: The Fraud Epidemic: Trump's DOJ Targets Billions in Stolen Tax Dollars
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 29 14 min
Dems Embrace Socialism & Open Borders plus UK Terror Plot Foiled
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson analyze new polling showing increased support for socialism among Americans, particularly amon
Sep 28 31 min
Princeton the One-Party Campus, Super Kamala to the Rescue plus James Talarico's so called 'Church' Week In Review
In this episode of Week In Review Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss a study examining political donations by Princeton faculty, debate ideological diversity on co
Sep 26 29 min
Communist China Comes to Washington, Democrat Hasan Piker wants to Put Americans in Chinese Jails & Talarico “Pastor” Says She Doesn’t Believe in Jesus
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine President Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, the strategic competition between the Unite
Sep 25 34 min
BONUS POD: Trump Heads Into High-Stakes Xi Summit With Everything on the Table
In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the key issues surrounding the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, including trade
Sep 24 15 min
Abdul & Kamala Champion “Birthing People,” Right-Wing Socialism Would be a Disaster, and 1619 Project Founder Inadvertently Endorses School Choice
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
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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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