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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 conservativ... more

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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson break down Barack Obama’s campaign speech in Ohio, debate the legacy of the Obama-Iran nuclear deal, discuss the political impact of inflation and economic pressures on voter... more

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In this episode of the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the allegations surrounding Alaska's Senate race, discuss media coverage from CNN, CBS News, and ABC News, review comments from Attorney General Todd Blanche and President Donal... more

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Episode: Communist China Comes to Washington, Democrat Hasan Piker wants to Put Americans in Chinese Jails & Talarico “Pastor” Says She Doesn’t Believe in Jesus
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Hosts

Ted Cruz
Host of Verdict with Ted Cruz; U.S. Senator (Texas)
Ben Ferguson
Co-host; media host associated with The Ben Ferguson Show

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 50k ratings
  • Ted is great, Ben needs work

    I have been listening to this podcast for several months. Ted Cruz is great and is very insightful in his observations. However, BF is too gloating, prideful, and interjects too much for a higher rating for this podcast. BF frequently treats the audience like they are dumber than him.

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    DowJ25000
    United States8 days ago
  • A fraudulent “conservative” “Christian” neocon is what this man is.

    Tel Aviv Ted is an AIPAC owned Israel first boot licker.

    Defense contractors love neocons.

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    Iamlight
    United States9 days ago
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    hackasaurus
    United States13 days ago
  • Great Show

    Love Your Podcasts Sen Cruz!! What You stand for is sorely needed in Today’s Troubling World 🙏🙏

    Sir, if You have any room on Your prayer list, could You say a prayer for my ExWife Joy Lynn and two daughters, Sunny Glynn and Zoee Lynn! They need Jesus!! I failed during the marriage to show Him! I struggle/suffer with anxiety/sin!😔Thank You!!

    Victor Glenn Crockett

    4 Years USMC 🦅🌎⚓️

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    Victor Crockett
    United States16 days ago
  • It’s true!!!

    Teddy’s first job was playing Mighty Mouse!! He’s certainly a cartoonish buffoon. The mouse became fat rat!! Traitor.

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    ReddyFreddy3000
    United States17 days ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the thorough, insider-style political analysis and clear stances on issues.
Some listeners note the show's engaging debate style despite frequent ad breaks.
Fans often praise Ted Cruz's depth of knowledge and constitutional framing, though critiques arise around interruptions during dialogue.

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The Overwhelming Evidence that Abdul El-Sayed Supports the Muslim Brotherhood
Q: So why are you guys making a big deal out of it? That's how the media is going to talk about this. So let's debunk that right now. How do you get on these committees?
Cruz says party leaders control committee assignments and that Chuck Schumer could place a Democratic senator on committees such as Intelligence or Armed Services.
The Overwhelming Evidence that Abdul El-Sayed Supports the Muslim Brotherhood
Q: And that is, if you become a United States Senator, there is not a mechanism, from what I understand, and I'm asking you, you're in the Senate, to say to someone, hey, you can't get classified information. If you're a Senator, you automatically get access to it, especially if you're on one of these committees as you described it. And if there is someone in the US. Senate that, again, heaven forbid, is an actual threat to our national security the way that you're describing it with El-Sayed, and its connections, how in the world did we get to a point where this could become a real reality?
Cruz says senators receive access by virtue of election and do not go through a separate clearance process. He explains that party leaders assign committee seats and that the Intelligence Committee oversees classified intelligence activities.
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Q: What does the unrest in France suggest about political movements in the United States?
Cruz argues that radical political groups are supporting the unrest in France and says similar dynamics could appear in the United States. He links the protests to immigration and ideological activism, while criticizing Democrats for embracing economic explanations of the unrest.
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Q: What were the Trump Accounts designed to do, and why was automatic enrollment important?
Cruz says the accounts were created to give children investment accounts seeded with $1,000 for newborns and able to receive charitable cash and stock contributions. Automatic enrollment ensures children have accounts to receive gifts and lets investment growth begin earlier, including for children whose families might not proactively open accounts.
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Q: Why do you believe it is a good thing that the Allies won World War II?
Jacob Rees-Mogg says the war was a fight of good against evil and defended sovereign borders, freedom, and the conditions that support prosperity.

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A sharp, opinionated political show anchored by a U.S. senator and a seasoned broadcaster. Episodes consistently tackle current events through a conservative lens, mixing policy critique, parliamentary maneuvering, and culture-war topics with bold takes and provocative comparisons. Notable traits include high-velocity debates, frequent guest voices across politics and media, and promotional segments tied to the hosts' broader conservative causes. For potential listeners or sponsors, the program offers clear, assertive frames on policy, elections, and national security, often weaving in pop-culture references to illustrate points and energize the audience.

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2. Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg
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5. Hassan Piker
6. Mike Lee
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