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The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

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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.

Don’t miss a single episode. New updates drop daily, Monday through Saturday. Subscribe now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you listen to podcasts—be informed, stay ahead, and join Ben on The 47 Morning Update!

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  • CNN Sparks Outrage Over ICE App, Inside the Boldest Tax Bill in U.S. History & Trump Eyes Fed Shake-Up
    Jul 5 2025

    🔍 1. ICE Tracking App Controversy

    • Topic: A segment criticizing CNN for covering an app called Ice Block, which allows users to report and share ICE agent sightings.
    • Concerns Raised:
      • The app is seen by critics as endangering ICE agents.
      • Former ICE Director Tom Homan and others accuse CNN of promoting violence against federal officers.
      • The app is described as “disgusting” and potentially illegal, with calls for DOJ investigation.

    💰 2. Major Tax and Immigration Bill

    • Overview: A detailed rundown of a new bill passed by the Senate, described as a major win for the “America First” agenda.
    • Key Provisions:
      • Largest tax cut in U.S. history for middle and working-class Americans.
      • No tax on tips, overtime, Social Security, or American-made auto loans.
      • Permanent increase to the child tax credit.
      • Massive investment in border security and immigration enforcement:
        • Deportation of at least 1 million illegal immigrants annually.
        • Hiring of thousands of ICE, Customs, and Border Patrol agents.
        • Completion of Phase 2 of the border wall.
      • Cuts to green energy funding and federal program waste.
      • Military modernization and Coast Guard upgrades.
      • Emphasis on energy independence through domestic oil, gas, and nuclear power.

    📉 3. Trump vs. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

    • Conflict: Trump is calling for Powell’s resignation, criticizing the Fed’s refusal to lower interest rates.
    • Claims:
      • Trump blames Powell for high interest costs and economic stagnation.
      • He suggests replacing Powell with one of several potential candidates.
      • Trump is reportedly considering announcing a successor before Powell’s term ends in 2026.

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    17 mins
  • Trump WINS at SCOTUS, Reshaping the Learning Landscape & What Moviegoers Love and Critics Ignore Week In Review
    Jul 5 2025

    🏛️ Legal and Judicial Topics

    1. Universal Injunctions & Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

      • Discussion of a legal challenge to President Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship.
      • Criticism of universal (nationwide) injunctions issued by district judges.
      • Praise for a recent 6-3 Supreme Court decision (authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett) that limits the use of such injunctions.
    2. Parental Rights in Education

      • Supreme Court case involving Montgomery County, Maryland, where parents challenged a mandatory LGBTQ+ curriculum for young children.
      • The Court ruled 6-3 in favor of parental rights, allowing parents to opt their children out based on religious grounds.

    📚 Education Policy and School Choice

    • Expansion of 529 Savings Plans
      • Legislation to allow up to $20,000 annually for K–12 education expenses.
    • Federal Tax Credit for School Scholarships
      • Up to $1,700 tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations.
      • States must opt in; Texas expected to participate.

    💰 Legislation and Budget Negotiations

    • Discussion of a major bill involving:
      • Medicaid reforms (slowing growth, work requirements).
      • Debt ceiling extension through President Trump’s term.
      • Internal GOP negotiations, including key swing votes from Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul.
      • Frustration over compromises and increased spending to secure votes.

    🎬 Cultural Commentary: Movies

    • Critique of a New York Times list of top movies as “anti-American” or “elitist.”
    • Personal recommendations of films from 2000–2025, including:
      • Hidden Figures, La La Land, The Darkest Hour, Black Panther, Top Gun: Maverick, Oppenheimer, Killers of the Flower Moon.
    • Praise for high-grossing films like Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
    • Anecdote about a friend redecorating the senator’s room with Star Wars-themed bedding as a joke.

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    32 mins
  • 4th of July Fireworks as Congress Passes Historic Tax Bill in Dramatic All-Night Vote
    Jul 4 2025

    🏛️ Legislative Milestone

    • The episode opens with the announcement that Congress has passed what is described as the “biggest tax deduction of your lifetime,” referred to repeatedly as the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
    • The bill passed with a narrow margin (218–214), and Speaker Johnson is portrayed as a central figure in its success.
    • The passage is framed as a major Republican victory, with strong partisan language contrasting Republican celebration with Democratic opposition.

    🇺🇸 Patriotic and Religious Rhetoric

    • The speech by Speaker Johnson is filled with patriotic references, religious overtones, and historical allusions.
    • He emphasizes belief in America, God, and the founding principles of the nation, quoting the Declaration of Independence and Abraham Lincoln.
    • The bill is framed as a fulfillment of the Founders’ vision and a restoration of American greatness.

    📉 Criticism of Democrats and the Previous Administration

    • The podcast harshly criticizes the Democratic Party, referring to them as “socialist communists and Marxists.”
    • It blames the Biden-Harris administration for economic mismanagement, labeling their policies as “radical woke” and a “disaster.”
    • Hakeem Jeffries is mentioned for delivering a record-breaking 8-hour speech in opposition to the bill.

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    15 mins
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Great daily summary of Trump administration actions without a lot of commentary or discussion. Gets right to the point so you can check in daily.

Brief and to the point

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It’s short and full of information. Day by day trump actions! Listen to every episode since first day in office.

Best 12 minute podcast ever!

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