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The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson
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…
Episodes
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonAfter American Deaths in the Middle East, Trump takes the Gloves Off
Trump's Proposal on Sanctions President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to expand a proposed Russia sanctions bill to include Iran. The proposal is…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonDSA Madness, Blanche Confirmation, Biden Corruption & Communist Propaganda
1. Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is an organization increasing in influence within the Democratic Party. The…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonFraud, Waste, Skip—It's a Democrat No-Show plus AOC Too Moderate? DSA is Reshaping the Democratic Party
1. Democrats Skipping a Fraud Hearing Democratic members did not attend the hearing. The hearing examined billions of dollars allegedly lost through fraud in…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonLindsey Graham's American Legacy of Loyalty, Laughter and Leadership
Lindsey Olin Graham (July 9, 1955 – July 11, 2026) was an American politician, attorney, and Air Force officer who represented South Carolina in the U.S…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonTrump Swaps Shipping Fees for Gulf Investment Bonanza
1. Strait of Hormuz and Iran Conflict Key points discussed include: Claims that military confrontations between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing. Concerns about…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonLook OUT Freedom...Here comes The DSA and their "Plan" for America
1. Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its policy platform: Socialist, communist, and Marxist in nature. A proposal to replace elements of the existing…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonBOOM! Inflation's Biggest Drop in Years Shakes the Narrative
1. U.S. Inflation Report and Economic Performance A recent U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing a significant decline in inflation. Economists…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonLindsey Graham Guest-Hosts Verdict Flashback
1. Tribute to Lindsey Graham U.S. Senator 23 years in the Senate A veteran with 33 years of Air Force service An influential figure in Republican politics A…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonTrump Vows Crushing Response to Iran plus Darline Graham Nordone Heads to the Senate
1. U.S.–Iran Conflict Escalation President Donald Trump announces a renewed blockade targeting Iranian shipping. The U.S. is described as assuming a…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonRemebering a Good Man, and a Good Friend & Senator, Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham Lindsey Olin Graham (July 9, 1955 – July 11, 2026) was an American politician, attorney, and Air Force officer who represented South…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonRemembering my Friend Lindsey Graham: Who he was as a Person & Why he left such an Extraordinary Legacy
Lindsey Olin Graham (July 9, 1955 – July 11, 2026) was an American politician, attorney, and Air Force officer who represented South Carolina in the U.S…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonExit Platner, Enter Panic—Democrats Hit the Eject Button in Maine
Political Crisis and Party Strategy Democrats are scrambling to save a potentially important Senate seat after losing their nominee. Impact of Public…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonTrump Gets Green Light to Clean House, Mamdani's 'Gloom and Doom' American Vision & Birthright Citizenship Hits a SCOTUS Wall Week In Review
Our podcast today focuses on several U.S. Supreme Court rulings involving presidential authority, birthright citizenship, and election procedures. The…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonFraudulent Hands in the K–12 Classroom Cookie Jar
Trump admin has found $225 million in suspected K–12 education fraud uncovered by investigators. Funds intended for educational purposes were diverted…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonHistoric Week Launching Trump Accounts for every Kid in America—the Inside Story behind this Landmark Victory
Trump Investment Accounts are designed to give every eligible child in America an opportunity to participate in long-term wealth building through the power of…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonTrump's got Beef & Draws the Line: “We're Done Dealing w Iran”
1. Breakdown of the Ceasefire & U.S. Military Response President Trump considers the ceasefire with Iran finished, citing frustration toward Iranian…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonDemocrat Party Loyalty Ends Where Polls Begin plus Iran Tests Trump, Here's the Response
1: Graham Platner and Democratic Party Democratic candidate is facing accusations from multiple women. Democrats are abandoning Platner not because of moral…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonPlatner Implosion Reveals Utter Hypocrisy of National Democrats
1. Allegations Against Graham Platner Sexual assault allegations. Claims of abusive behavior. Accusations of racism, misogyny, antisemitism, and extremist…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonRising Socialist Star One Day, Democrats Rush for the Exits the Next
Sexual Assault Allegation A former partner, Jenny Racicot, accused Platner of entering her home while intoxicated and forcing himself on her despite her…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonTrump Celebrated America, Mamdani Focused on Its Faults—One Nation, Two Narratives
Trump's Message American exceptionalism and national pride. Optimism about the country's future. Military strength, freedom, faith, and economic achievement…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonCelebrating America’s Greatness and Answering the Call to Defeat the Communists Taking over the Democrat Party
1. Celebration of America and National Pride America's 250-year history and achievements. Patriotism, family values, and traditional celebrations. The belief…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonGhost Enrollees Haunt Obamacare as $10 Billion Fraud Crisis Erupts
1. Scale of Fraud Over 1 million ACA enrollees allegedly have no Social Security number on file ~$10 billion per year in taxpayer losses due to fraud or…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonMinnesota Fraud Whistleblowers Hunted, the Fight for the Future of College Athletics & Controversial DA Practices in PA Week In Review
1. Minnesota Fraud Investigation and Whistleblower Allegations Government fraud within Minnesota social service programs. Claims that Minnesota officials…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonAs America Turns 250, WHY do Democrats now HATE Everything we Stand For
1. American Patriotism and National Identity America should celebrate its history and achievements as it approaches its 250th anniversary. There are 2…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonHappy Birthday America: Celebrating What is Extraordinary about our Great Nation
1. Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary The courage of the 56 signers of the Declaration. The risks they took by declaring independence from Great…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonDemocrats Double Down on Trans Athletes Ahead of Midterms
Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes SCOTUS's decision regarding transgender participation in women's sports. The ruling is protecting fairness for…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonBirthright Battle Ends—High Court Delivers Major Blow to Trump Agenda
1. Birthright Citizenship Case The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 against an executive order by President Trump that sought to limit automatic citizenship for…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonUnderstanding the Historic Supreme Court Victories & Losses this Week
✅ Victories 1. Expansion of Presidential Power Case: Trump v. Slaughter Outcome: The Court overturned Humphrey’s Executor (a long-standing precedent)…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonFREEDOM VS. MANDATES: The Fight Over Faith, Jobs and Vaccines
1. Religious Liberty Commission A commission formed in 2025 to evaluate threats to religious freedom. It conducted hearings and gathered testimony from over…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonWorkhorse in DC—Mullen Channels Relentless Pace at DHS, already Ahead of 2025
1. 📈 Increased Deportations The 2026 deportation numbers are rapidly surpassing 2025 totals, even midway through the year. Deportations are happening at a…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonBONUS POD: Billions Stolen, War Paused & a Communist Mayoral Candidate goes for DC
1. Healthcare Fraud Crackdown There has been a YUGE U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) healthcare fraud bust. Claims include: 455 individuals charged across 45…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonFrom Cybercrime, Medicare/Caid Scams to Drone Terror Plots—Patel's FBI is Getting it DONE!
1. Healthcare Fraud Crackdown Massive schemes uncovered across multiple states. Examples include: An $89 million case involving unnecessary cardiovascular…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonActivist DA in Philly Releases Criminals 'wit' LUV, Biden-Judge 'Sparkles' helping Illegals Vote & 2 YUGE Victories in SCOTUS Week In Review
1. “Activist” District Attorney in Philadelphia Focuses on Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner He improperly seeks to overturn murder convictions He…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonReligion Rewritten—a New Face for the Democratic Party
1. Who is James Talarico? Not a moderate, despite his public messaging A “radical progressive activist” Someone who misuses Christianity for…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonFiery Trump Lunch with Senate GOP plus Three Blockbuster Supreme Court WINS on Second Amendment & Immigration
1. 🔥 Behind-the-Scenes Senate GOP Lunch with Donald Trump Key points: The meeting was “contentious,” “spirited,” and tense. Trump is…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonOperation Riptide RIPS through Fraud plus No Media Attention to Gavin Newsom
1. FBI Operation Riptide & Law Enforcement Activity Crackdowns on cybercrime (credit card theft, ransomware, fraud schemes) Arrests and convictions for…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonJudge Sparkle (not a typo) Sooknanan Pulls Plug on Election Verification System
1. Court Ruling Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan ruled against the use of the SAVE database. The ruling cited: Privacy concerns Protection of voting rights It argued…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonElection Night: Socialists win in NYC, Conservatives win in SC & GA plus Radical Judge Bars Trump from Preventing Illegals from Voting
1. 🗳️ Election Results and Political Trends New York City: Victories by socialist or far-left candidates in Democratic primaries Evidence that the Democratic…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonClosed? Not Even Close—Oil Keeps Moving, but So Do Red Flags
1. Strait of Hormuz Situation Iran claimed multiple times that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz. However, actual shipping traffic continued, including oil…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonIran continues to play FAFO games w President Trump & the World
1. 🕊️ “Peace Through Strength” Military pressure Economic sanctions Diplomatic leverage ⚠️ Conditional Trust & Risk Iran could fail to sign…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonChina Communists Funding Anti-AI Propaganda, plus Soros DAs Releasing Murderers
AI is a transformational technology impacting education, business, law, and productivity. The U.S. and China are in a high-stakes race to dominate AI…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonGlobal Markets Cheer Trump-Iran Breakthrough as Vance goes after Critics of New Deal
1. Market Reaction to the Iran Deal Financial markets respond very positively to the announcement of a U.S.–Iran agreement. Major indices rise…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonMusk becomes Liberal's Public Enemy #1, Georgia Election Turning Heads & College Sports Bill a Reality Week In Review
1. Elon Musk, Capitalism, and Wealth Debate Capitalism vs. criticism: Free enterprise rewards value creation—people voluntarily buy products or invest…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonGabbard EXPOSES COVID Cover-Up Claims plus Fraud Heads to Massachusetts
1. Allegations About COVID-19 Origins & Gain-of-Function Research Newly declassified intelligence allegedly reveals: U.S. government funding of biological…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonIran Deal—Don’t Give Billions to Lunatics who want to Kill us plus College Sports bill Gets BIG Bipartisan Vote
1. 🇮🇷 Iran Nuclear Deal & Foreign Policy Concerns Key points: Discussion of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran. Strong criticism of a proposal…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonTrump's Peace Through Power—or Iranian Power Play
🧩 1: Iran Deal Analysis Trump frames the deal as a major success, claiming it: Prevents Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons Ends a military conflict Reopens…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonInside the Shockwaves of the Iran Deal as Strait Reopens & Markets Explode
1. Economic Impact of the Deal Oil prices dropped sharply (from crisis highs around $118 to below $80 per barrel) Stock markets rallied Investors interpreted…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonIran DEAL! What’s in it? Plus Shocking Georgia Election Results
1. Georgia Election Discussion: Focuses on the Republican primary for Georgia governor. Ted Cruz discusses his endorsement of Rick Jackson over Burt Jones…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonIran Deal Sealed, Oil Prices Reeled
No Upfront Financial Incentives Iran does not receive direct U.S. funds. Economic benefits come only if Iran complies with the agreement. Conditional Sanctions…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonCOUNTDOWN TO SIGNING—Iran Deal Nears Finish Line Amid High Stakes
1. 🕊️ Claimed U.S.–Iran Deal The text asserts that a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran is essentially complete, awaiting formal signing. Core…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonElon is a Trillionaire, Capitalism is Extraordinary & Leftists Lose their Minds
1. Celebration of Elon Musk & Capitalism The speakers frame Musk’s success as: Proof of free-market capitalism working effectively A result of…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonCOVID Classrooms Crash Kids’ Futures plus Small Businesses Power Hiring Surge
1. COVID‑19 and Education Impact The document argues that remote learning during the pandemic harmed children significantly, especially academically. It…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonMiddle East Talks Teeter on the Brink, Waltz plays Spy Games in Minnesota & the Shocking Search for Missing Migrant Kids Week In Review
1. 🇮🇷 Iran, Israel, and U.S. Foreign Policy There were escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran, including missile exchanges and Israeli…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonActBlue CEO Refuses to Answer Questions on Foreign Funds
1. ActBlue Investigation Allegations ActBlue is a major Democratic fundraising platform. The CEO pleaded the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during congressional…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonActBlue Pleads the Fifth on Hiding Foreign Campaign Donations, SPLC Dodges on Funding the KKK & DHS Finds 146,000 Missing Children
1. ActBlue Investigation Allegations ActBlue is a major Democratic fundraising platform. The CEO pleaded the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during congressional…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonWH Shakes Up Immigration Policy & 5% of UN Workforce under possible Investigation
1. Immigration Green Card Policy Debate There is a new policy requiring some green card applicants to apply from abroad. Administration View: Closes loopholes…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonSenator Cruz HAILS HEROISM in First Ever Drone Boat Rescue at Sea
A U.S. AH-64 Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz (off Oman) during a patrol. The two crew members survived and were stranded in the water. A…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonHistoric Drone Rescue of American Soldiers Shot Down in Iran, plus Minnesota Dems Hired Private Investigators to Target Fraud Whistleblowers
1. Drone Rescue of U.S. Soldiers in Iran American soldiers being shot down or stranded in Iran A rescue mission using drones, possibly highlighting advanced…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonReading, Writing…Failing—Pandemic Fallout Leaves Kids Falling Behind Fast
1️⃣ Impact of COVID-19 on Education and Child Well‑being Remote learning during COVID-19 caused significant academic harm to children. Students experienced…
The 47 Morning Update with Ben FergusonSmall Business Surge Signals Rising Confidence in Economy
1. Positive Interpretation of Economic Data The U.S. economy is performing exceptionally well. A key data point highlighted: 172,000 jobs added in May…