The World According To Ben Stein

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the TRUTH finally coming out about January 6th and how the so-called J6 Committee was a complete sham. Plus we discuss the continued fallout from a weak president across the globe and how republicans need to prioritize principles over personality when it comes to getting behind the man who could actually fix the very real problems Americans now face — President Trump — and so much more.

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, Trump is the people's choice and it is time the establishment realizes that. The quicker they do if ever, the chances of us winning in 2024, will be far greater. Plus inflation is a killer with no end in sight. There is nothing romantic about communism yet so many have been indoctrinated into believing it is. Plus so much more.

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the need for more empathy, love and respect for others. Plus, we discuss how the Biden Administration can’t be bothered with doing their actual jobs like securing the border, adequately defending U.S. interests abroad, and showing up for communities in need like East Palestine, Ohio. Finally, we discuss how Trump is #winning, again and there is a special bonus - if you ever wondered how Ben and Judah met, they fill you in.

On the February 28 edition of #TheWorldAccordingtoBenStein, we take a look at why Chicago voters have been so willing for so long to vote in ways that don’t connect to their best interests. The solution, says @BenStein, is to not be scared. That, inflation and the bad housing numbers, why the GOP has been slow off the mark to hold hearings in the House, #NationalPancakeDay, and other topics of interests with @JudahFriedman and @TheRoffDraft on the latest podcast.

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, the hoax that was global warming and the fake 1000 year drought. The fake science and statistics that is the religion of the left. Plus why free speech is so important. What exactly did Scott Adams say that was racist? Plus the pros and cons of being married, and why do people not set people up anymore? And so much more.

The February 23 edition of The World According to Ben Stein starts with a trip to the breakfast bar, with Ben Stein, Judah Friedman, and Peter reviewing the inanity inherent in the complaints the grievance lobby has lodged against @BenStein for his wistful comments concerning a hearty Aunt Jemima meal. Then it’s off to Hollywood where we talk about movies, why no one eats out anymore at restaurants, and why Peter needs to write a screenplay. Finally, a brief discussion about Biden’s Israel policy and how so much of what is wrong today in the region should be laid at the feet of former President Jimmy Carter. That and viewer mail, upcoming on The World According to Ben Stein.

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the effects of woke corporate culture in society and the ongoing war against Aunt Jemimah as well other corporate icons. Is erasure the path for progress? We don’t think so either. Plus we discuss the consequences of weak leadership from the White House and the destabilizing effects that is having on our security interests both here and abroad.

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss the disgraceful ways this regime is treating are closest ally, Israel. Why does a Jew who can defend themselves scare the left do much? Plus we get into the invasion at the Border. The struggles that the average citizen is going through right now so unnecessarily. And If you know someone who is struggling we beg of you to reach out.

On the Feb. 16 edition of The World According to Ben Stein we go to the movies as @BenStein, @Judah Friedman, and @TheRoffDraft talk about Communists in Hollywood, then and now … Blacklisting … the U.S. State Department prepares to give it to Israel in the back at the United Nations … Books you have to read … TV you have to watch … And why its better to play with electric trains than balloons that go thousands of feet into the air. All that in 60 minutes and Andy Rooney on the latest edition of The World According to Ben Stein.

On the February 14 edition of the podcast the doctor - @BenStein – cohost @JudahFriedman and columnist @theroffdraft “speak of the pompatus of love” because it’s Valentine’s Day. Hope “Dear Wifey” is watching. Plus Pete Buttigieg’s gaffe in East Palestine, Ohio, safety and race and why America is becoming a racial dictatorship, Whoopi Goldberg puts her foot in her mouth – AGAIN – football players defending the unborn, staff changes at the White House that have everyone wondering when the adults will be in charge, and more on America’s favorite new podcast, The World According to Ben Stein

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss race relations in America. Why are most not willing to be honest about what we are witnessing. Pus what the hell is China doing? How did we let our missile defense systems become so out of date. And we remember those who helped us greatly.

On the Thursday, February 9 edition of the podcast, @BenStein and @JudahFriedman – joined by Newsweek columnist Peter Roff (@TheRoffDraft) break down what’s left of the U.S. border with Mexico, take on the idea that it’s racist to defend your country’s territorial integrity and stand up for the decency of the American people. All that and more, plus a special bonus giveaway for eligible subscribers on The World According to Ben Stein

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the importance of an informed and engaged electorate and the invasion of our southern border. That’s right, we said invasion because we are in the business of stating the truth and you should be too. Also not everything is about race, why Majorkas should be impeached and much much more.

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss why fatherhood is so important. Why staying married is so important. Yes its not politically correct to say this but children need a father. 80 percent of people in prisons grew up without a father. And the number is staggering in the African American community and no one talks about it. My Friends just because you ignore an issue it does not mean it does not exist.

On the February 2 – Groundhog Day edition of The World According to Ben Stein, @BenStein and @JudahFriedman and their guest @TheRoffDraft travel to #Ukraine and back with stops along the way that bring #FrankSinatra, #Israel, #China, and the #ChineseSurveilanceBalloon into the conversation. That and the importance of teaching your children history and not turning the responsibility for it over to someone else. All on Thurday’s podcast – A signpost up ahead is calling: “Next stop – The World According to Ben Stein”

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the frightening growth of anti-semitism in Europe and America as well as Biden officials unwillingness to call out anti-Israel terrorists. Plus we discuss why the Tyre Nichols murder is not about race and how the path to getting this country back on track is through the nuclear family and a relationship with God.

On the Thursday, January 26 edition of the podcast, Ben Stein and Judah Friedman are joined by Newsweek contributing editor Peter Roff (@theroffdraft) for an in-depth discussion of the situation in Ukraine and the U.S. response – including President Joe Biden’s promise to send a score or more of high tech American –made, ass-kicking Abrams M-1 tanks even though the Pentagon says there aren’t enough to spare. That and a personal story from the JudahFiles on The World According to Ben Stein

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss Jobe Biden and Mike Pence’s “consensual" relationship with the law, call AOC out for spewing absolute nonsense, and how most of America’s economic problems would be solved if President Biden would stop trying to “ban all fossil fuels.” They also discuss the importance of informed debate and speaking of relationships, Judah gives us insight into the perils of a conservative trying to date.

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss the damage that Biden is not only doing to our country but too the world. Plus will President Trump ever get the recognition for his countless achievements. Why are the oil companies not fighting back against the anti-fracking movement? Will congress have the time to investigate Biden the DOJ and so on? And this country needs God.

On the Thursday, January 19 edition of the podcast, Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman are joined by Newsweek contributing editor Peter Roff (@theroffdraft) for a wide-ranging discussion on issues from the Supreme Court’s failure to identify the leaker of the Dobbs opinion to fracking to the security of the State of Israel and back again. Watch The World According to Ben Stein on most of these CBS stations.

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the lack of journalistic curiosity surrounding the Biden Administration, especially when it comes to Hunter’s alleged corruption, why Americans have largely lost the ability to debate, and the effect of politics in everything. Plus Judah makes fun of animals and Ben calls him out for his insensitivities. Don’t worry, no animals got hurt during the recording of this show.

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss the story that makes no sense. How did the documents end up in three different places? Does anyone in the media want to get to the bottom of the story? Did Hunter sell info for his dalliances? It is are time to speculate and yes It's fun.

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Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by Newsweek columnist and veteran political writer Peter Roff to discuss why this past week was so important for America. Republicans are not mindless drones and we disagree with each other. Plus we now have a Republican message and platform to run on. Plus so much more.

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by Kris Ruby of Ruby Media Group and Ben Boychuk of American Greatness to discuss how Twitter used machine learning and artificial intelligence to flag potential "disinformation." Ruby shared her findings, including screenshots of keywords Twitter would flag for moderation. Why would Twitter care whether users are sharing American flag emojis? We explore that question and more—including the First Amendment implications of social media companies' collusion with the federal government. Sorry, we had technical difficulties and couldn't live stream this episode.

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman welcome back Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the chaos in the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy's prospects of becoming speaker. Also: 28 percent of Americans think COVID vaccines have killed people. Plus: The FBI and the New Year's Eve machete attack in New York City.

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, yes this has been a rough year for many Americans, but we will survive and we will triumph. Plus we take a look at Ben Stein memory lane and the many historical events Ben has not only been a part of but lived through.

Judah Friedman really wanted to talk about Pete Buttigieg and the Southwest Airlines fiasco. But if you understand nothing else about this show, it's that it really is "the World According to Ben Stein." So when Mandy Gunasekara mentioned TikTok, Ben had questions. Just how dangerous is TikTok? How much influence do the Communist Chinese have? American Greatness Managing Editor Ben "Big Bear" Boychuk had a few things to say, too. Listen and let us know what you think.

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, Whoopi Goldberg embodies the ignorance of history of millions of Americans. She's 67. A Baby Boomer. She's straight out of a Sam Cooke song. "Don't know much about history"? She knows nothing! Her Jewish friend doesn't know whether Jews are a race or a religion. The generations that have followed the Boomers are worse. Millennials and Gen Z know less than nothing in many cases. How many Americans know it was illegal to be a Jew in Nazi Germany? How many Americans know that Jimmy Carter's decision to allow the Shah of Iran to be deposed was one of the worst foreign policy blunders of the 20th century?

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, why it is so important to greet people with a smile and wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Plus we know the real history and that is America is the Jewel of the world. Plus Love truly does win out.

American Greatness Managing Editor Ben "Big Bear" Boychuk returns as Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman discuss the abominable omnibus spending bill and the 18 Republicans who voted for it. Also: The FBI "reimbursed" Twitter more than $3.5 million in its censorship scheme. Did the bureau pay other social media companies? And all Ben wants for Christmas is justice for the January 6 defendants.

Mandy Gunasekara once again joins Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman to discuss the January 6 select committee's findings, including the recommendation to charge President Trump with crimes stemming from the events of the day. Also: The FBI paid Twitter millions in taxpayer money for "administrative costs" in its censorship scheme. And the NAACP president says all he wants for Christmas is "Donald Trump in handcuffs." Listen!

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by Newsweek columnist and veteran political writer Peter Roff to discuss, it does not exist if the search engines say it doesn't. How many Americans know about the laptop? How many Americans know about the collusion between Twitter and The FBI. Its not about Americans not caring, it's about Americans not knowing. How many Americans know that Fauci has been on the wrong side of two pandemics?

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, the madness of reparations. The Death Of curiosity in our country. How is it that we still do not know the origins of Covid. Plus a whole lot more.

Tonight on “The World According to Ben Stein” we’ll be discussing Sam Brinkman-Fried’s arrest in the Bahamas and the unfolding FTX crypto Ponzi scheme. Turns out, there is a campaign finance corruption angle involving our friends, the Democrats! Also: the Cambridge Dictionary is changing the definitions of “man” and “woman.” And will Alejandro Mayorkas be the first to be fired from the Biden Administration? Mandy Gunasekara will be joining us.

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by Newsweek columnist and veteran political writer Peter Roff to discuss the Twitter files and the end of the Constitution, Elon Musk's bravery, and the few reporters who've dared report on the story. Ben and Peter explore the historical context of when and how Twitter censorship emerged—it did not just suddenly evolve. When did the government turn against the people and what's next?

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman are joined again by Mandy Gunasekara to discuss a true dope giving a killer mastermind back in return for a dope head. Did Joe Biden even have the power to exchange a Russian arms dealer for WNBA player Brittney Griner? Ben asks why anyone would want to become president, and Mandy has the answer. Plus: Why are the government and the FDA making the ordinary citizen feel like addicts for needing medication? Finally: It is not time to give up on President Trump yet.

Ben stein and cohost Judah Friedman are joined by Mandy Gunasekara to discuss, there will be no Pulitzers for Musk and Taibbi, yes we were validated but no one will be punished. Plus it’s not the war on drugs it’s the war against people who need drugs. Is it time to legalize drugs and take Big government out of the business of regulation.

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are again joined by American Greatness Managing Editor Ben "Big Bear" Boychuk to debunk the Ultimate Big Lie that Donald Trump is an anti-Semite. While Republicans are falling over themselves to denounce the president for his choice of dinner guests, the Left is marching on. Plus: Ben explains why cryptocurrency is a fraud and warns of an imminent race war.

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss facts to counteract the leftist lies that have been imposed upon us, from race, science, COVID, fracking, the climate, and so much more. Republicans need to learn how to fight and articulate their message if they ever want to win again. Plus it was Saturday night and we had a little fun talking college sports and movies and, yes, our youth can be saved

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, the importance of living in an attitude of gratitude. On this Thanksgiving/Birthday special love and forgiveness is truly the answer. We might not see it right now but this great country will strive and survive..

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by American Greatness Managing Editor Ben "Big Bear" Boychuk to discuss the Georgia Senate runoff. If Florida Governor Ron DeSantis really wants to run for president in 2024, why isn't he stumping for Herschel Walker? What is it about Georgia Democrats that set them apart from other voters? Why are Republicans so passive in the face of political aggression? And much more!

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, why are Republicans so addicted to losing? Do they suffer from Stockholm Syndrome? We also discussed the great achievements of President Trump, and good for him for not agreeing to have any part of the new "Special Council". Where the hell are the Republican's to defend him. Plus we got a history lesson about Huey Long, and when will Republicans go on the offense. Also yes the Democrat's are the party of hate and they hate that we are not.

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined once again by American Greatness Managing Editor Ben Boychuk to discuss Donald Trump's big announcement, why Ron DeSantis may not be ready for a presidential campaign, and how Republicans in Congress can shed light on the Biden Administration's incompetence and corruption. Plus: the mystery of Gen Z voters and why Americans don't vote for safety.

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara and Gabriella Hoffman Senior Fellow with Independent Women's Forum to discuss, the Announcement. President and his announcement. Plus we get into the crazy anomalies of the midterm elections. Why are the remaining house seats being slow rolled? And what is the Republican platform to take back this country and can they stay on message.

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss, with so many jumping off the Trump train, minus us of course, do you believe DeSantis could have helped lead the party to victory? How do we solve the mail in ballot dilemma? Why is it once again that certain states stopped counting, and will Republicans Show up for the next election. Is Truth dead? Lastly why is it the math just does not add up?

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by contributing editor, Newsweek columnist and veteran political writer Peter Roff to discuss the shocking midterm elections. How is it possible that the last states to count their ballots are the most significant? How much did abortion shape the outcome? Is it true that Americans are embracing a culture of death?

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara and American Greatness Managing Editor Ben Boychuk to discuss the midterm election results . . . or, at least, what little we knew at the time we recorded the episode! Even if the red wave turns out not to be humungous, there is still plenty the new Republican majorities can accomplish.

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss why it is so important to get out and vote. We need to beat the algorithms and the counters and, of course, the dead people. So many fought and died so we could get the vote—it's the least we can do to honor them. Leave your apathy at home. Let us honor those that died and those who still fight.