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Ben is in the Fox News Radio studios to take your calls on Trump's new lawyer Emmet Flood, the ongoing Mueller investigation and Trump's plans for a "Space Force".

This week Ben catches you up on the latest in the world of politics and speaks with Lawrence B. Jones III (11:57) about Kanye West and how both the right and the left fail to serve the black community, followed by an interview with pro wrestler Sean Waltman (X-Pac) on the male-only "Greatest Royal Rumble" in Saudi Arabia, libertarianism, and more (33:08). Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Surf Shimmy Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week Ben & Marcus discuss Mike Pompeo's meeting with Kim Jong Un, the growing incel community and their association with the van attack in Toronto and the debate over raising the minimum wage. Go to http://stamps.com click on the Radio Microphone and enter TOPHAT for a 4 week trial. There’s no reason not to join! Get yours at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tophat Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Surf Shimmy, Whiskey on the Mississippi, Zig Zag Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben & Marcus recap George Stephanopoulos's interview with James Comey, Sean Hannity's connection to Michael Cohen and the ongoing developments in Syria. Thanks to Stitch Fix for sponsoring this episode. Hurry to http://stitchfix.com/tophat to get started NOW! Keep all 5 items in your box and you’ll get 25% off your entire purchase! Thanks to The Black Tux for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://theblacktux.com/tophat for $20 off your purchase. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Surf Shimmy,Private Eye, Bossa Antigua, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben is in the Fox News Radio studios discussing and taking your calls on Zuckerberg, Syria, Paul Ryan's retirement and more. He is joined by Fox News Correspondant Peter Doocy to discuss the Zuckerberg testimony (35:04), sex worker Nadia White to discuss the repercussions of the SESTA/FOSTA bill (52:51), Mike Baker to talk Syria (1:28:00), Fox News Producer Jake Gibson to discuss Trump's meeting with Rod Rosenstein (1:55:03) and Mark Ryavec to discuss Los Angeles' newest strategy to combat the homelessness epidemic (2:13:30). Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Marcus speak with Sarah Lyons (Vice) to discuss her new article "Racists Are Threatening to Take over Paganism" and the rise of occultism on both sides of the aisle and then interview sex worker and activist Sam on the SESTA-FOSTA bill and how it's anticipated to put sex workers in increased danger and the restrictions it puts on free speech. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben takes your calls in the Fox News Radio studios and discusses sanctuary cities, the national guard moving to the border, the ongoing Facebook scandal and more. He is joined by Juan Williams to talk immigration and the border wall (18:00) and by Brooke Rogers to discuss her recent article "Hiding Cosmo is no win for #MeToo" (1:27:15). Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben is joined by Saman Arbabi to discuss Trump's foreign policy and overall global destabilization and interviews Professor Thomas Holbrook on the upcoming midterm elections and how the changing demographics of America are influencing politics. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben & Marcus discuss the Republican tax bill, this past weekend's March for our Lives and the upcoming government census. There’s no reason not to join! Get yours at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tophat Thanks to Mack Weldon for sponsoring this episode. Go to http://mackweldon.com and get 20% off using promo code: TOPHAT. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring this episode. Go to http://stamps.com and use promo code TOPHAT to start your free trial. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this bonus episode Ben is back in the Fox News Radio studio to take listener calls about changing gender norms in the workplace, Trump's opioid plan and he interviews Mike Baker about the nomination of Gina Haspel for CIA director (interview at 1:57:00). Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben & Marcus discuss the ramping up of the war on drugs, the spread of misinformation online and the firing of Andrew McCabe. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben & Marcus discuss the upcoming meeting with Jong-un, the Florida gun bill, the Stormy Daniels scandal and conclude by reading some listener emails.  Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1 This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon; receive 20% off your entire order by going to MackWeldon.com and entering the code "TOPHAT". Feelin Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben & Marcus discuss the steel & aluminum tariffs, a possible NRA-Russian collusion link and Sam Nunberg's bombshell interview. Please consider taking our short & confidential survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/zWIuM2TaYOO9KsBi1

Ben & Marcus discuss Paul Manafort, the Democratic memo and Trump's stance on jail time and execution for drug offenses.

Ben & Marcus discuss the Parkland shooting and the resulting student-driven activist response, the most recent indictments and Russian troll farms; this episode concludes with an interview with Dr. Robert Fitrakis on the Russian indictments and the vulnerability of voting machines.

Ben and Marcus are joined by Molly Knefel to discuss immigration, the CRUMBS act and the state of education. Correction: Fiat Chrysler paid their employees $120 million in bonuses.

Ben and Marcus catch you up on the budget deal, the most recent and briefest government shut down, and the Nunes memo.

Ben and Marcus discuss the State of the Union address, dynasty politics and how much milk Joe Kennedy drinks.

Ben & Marcus discuss the internet echo chamber, the fall out from the government shut down, and discuss the upcoming midterm elections. Then Ben interviews Dr. Jocelyn Elise Crowley on her newest book "Gray Divorce: What We Lose and Gain from Mid-Life Splits".

Ben & Marcus discuss the criminal justice system, the potential government shutdown, and the current scandals circling the president; this episode concludes with an interview with the wrongfully convicted prison reform activist, author Anthony Graves.