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The World According To Ben Stein

Ben Stein, Judah Friedman
Donald Trump
Israel
Biden Administration
Republican Party
Iran
Hamas
Kamala Harris
Democratic Party
Anti-Semitism
Constitution
Joe Biden
Trump
Inflation
Trump Administration
Middle East
United States
Biden
Democrat Party
Ukraine
FBI

Author, Actor, economist, lawyer, professor of law and economics, columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Presidential speechwriter, multi Emmy Award winning game show host, investment advisor, and America’s humble servant and Co-host of The World According To Ben Stein, published writer for many well renowned publications, former nationally syndicated radio host and addiction specialist, Judah Fri... more

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On the July 15, 2026 edition of the podcast, @BenStein and his guests @Judah friedman and @TheRoffDraft discuss the facts and conspiracies surrounding the death of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, whether price controls are need, and just when Vic... more

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman are joined by Peter Roff to discuss the state of the nation and the world.

On the June 23 edition of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft discuss the war with #Iran, the #MOU, what went wrong and how @RealDonaldJTrump lost his #mojo and how he gets it back,

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman dicuss, The Only Deal With The Islamic Republic, Is Ending The Islamic Republic.

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Peter Rothen
Writer for many outlets
Chicago-based journalist
Episode: In Loving Memory Of My Friend Lindsey Graham
Armand Roth
Reader and commentator introduced as a guest
Roth Draft
Episode: President Trump And His Speech For The Ages.
Peter Rolf
Episode: Thank God For President Trump
Peter Roff
Political commentator and journalist
Episode: Next Tuesday, We’ll Vote Out the Real ‘Garbage’
Peter Roth
Guest discussing election integrity and the political landscape
Episode: Two Massive Democrat Regrets: Forcing Musk To Buy Twitter. And No Primary.
Benjamin Jeremy Stein
Actor, economist, and writer
Episode: Are the Polls Setting Us Up for Another Big Steal? It’s 46 Days Until the Election and 60 Days Until We Know the “Results”
John Ondrasik
Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter and frontman of Five For Fighting
Five For Fighting
Episode: John Ondrasik(Five For Fighting). Does America Have 100 Years To Live?
Mandy Gunasekara
A political commentator and former government official
Episode: Raging Fools
Mandy Gunasegra
Future senator from Mississippi
Running for political office
Episode: Let's Call These Protestors What They Are: Terrorists!

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Ben Stein
Host with deep background in economics, law, and public commentary; central figure in the show's conservative-leaning discourse.
Judah Friedman
Co-host known for pragmatic, sharp analysis and strong presence alongside Ben Stein.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 494 ratings
  • Ben is awesome!

    I love hearing Ben’s wise perspectives. His non-fiction books have helped me out a lot in dark times of my life and the fiction ones are good too! Ben is a national treasure. I also love the chemistry between Ben and Judah (and the Daily Cheat Sheet is awesome too). I owe Ben a lot from the wise advice he gives on the podcast and books. Thank you! I love you guys. 😃

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tegana42*
    United States7 months ago
  • Hi

    Ben!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bible nerd x 3
    United States8 months ago
  • National Treasure

    Ben Stein is intelligent, kind, insightful and funny. When I miss an episode I feel lost lol. So much I’d love to say but I’ll end with a thank you to Ben and Judah for their time and knowledge. Thank you guys for being out there. God Bless America and God Bless Ben Stein 🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zzzzzz12346789
    United States2 years ago
  • Upgrade Ben’s Audio

    I look forward to every new podcast brilliant commentary my only wish is there was better audio for Ben.Love from Here❤️🇺🇸🌊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blown acl
    United States3 years ago
  • Ben and Judah and Peter with adult takes on today s headlines. never miss an episode.

    Audible
    5
    colleen mc donald
    United States3 years ago

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CAN WE LET TRUMP BE TRUMP? Give The Guy A Break. Let Him Enjoy It.
Q: Can I give you a better example?
The speaker argues that the current situation reflects deep-seated issues in American healthcare.
Will Schiff Get The Shiv? Is Senator Pencil Neck Headed To Prison?
Q: What do we as Americans believe about our role in the world?
It's important to reflect on how history will remember us based on our actions towards the powerless.
Will Schiff Get The Shiv? Is Senator Pencil Neck Headed To Prison?
Q: What is America's national security interest here?
Defending allies and stopping genocide aligns with human rights interests.
How The Juice Helped Propel Our Legal Nightmare
Q: Did he ever ask about the cutlery?
No, he didn't; as far as I was concerned, he was a fine human being.
Is It A Jury List Or A Dating Profile? Plus Columbia Is Looking Like Columbia.
Q: Who is exactly is voting for Sherrod Brown in your state?
The response identifies the inner city and labor unions as key voter bases for Sherrod Brown in Ohio.

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The show features long-running hosts debating national defense, foreign policy, and domestic politics with a strong pro-America stance and a blunt, combative tone. Episodes frequently hinge on U.S. foreign policy decisions, Israel and Iran, NATO, and media narratives, often weaving in historical references and contemporary political theater. Viewers can expect a tightly opinionated, ideologically conservative perspective, with respect for traditional geopolitical alliances and skepticism toward liberal policy directions. Noteworthy is the blend of history, current events, and unapologetic advocacy for bold defense and political action, which can be especially engaging for listeners who favor direct, viewpoint-heavy discussions and want to u... more

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