Verdict with Ted Cruz

In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz explains his decision to delete a prior episode after learning that an 82% miscarriage statistic tied to COVID vaccination claims was inaccurate. Ted and Ben discuss the underlying study, the subsequent correction, and their view that public officials should be held accountable for contradictory public and private statements. The discussion then turns to election integrity, voter registration policies in Minnesota, and a series of Democratic candidates running in Senate races across the country. The hosts examine positions on immigration, gender-related healthcare policies, abortion, religion, and campaign strategy, arguing that these races reveal significant ideological divisions heading into the election season.
A correction to a widely discussed COVID vaccine statistic leads Ted Cruz to explain why a previous episode was removed and outlines the data issues behind a claim about miscarriage rates following vaccination during pregnancy. He argues that accuracy matters and walks listeners through the study, the criticism it received, and why the specific figure cited could not be supported.The conversation then shifts to the 2026 election landscape, with a focus on several Democratic Senate candidates and the policy positions that Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson describe as part of a broader ideological shift within the Democratic Party.
Topics Covered:
Correction and removal of a previous episode citing an inaccurate COVID vaccine miscarriage statistic
Debate over public and private statements from Anthony Fauci regarding pregnancy-related vaccine concerns
Minnesota voter registration and voter-vouching policies discussed through undercover reporting by James O'Keefe
Senate candidate debates involving immigration, healthcare, and gender-related medical policies
Arguments surrounding late-term abortion legislation and public opinion on abortion policy
Religion, faith, and political messaging in several high-profile Senate campaigns
The Bottom Line: According to Ted Cruz, correcting factual errors is essential to maintaining credibility, even when the broader argument remains unchanged. He and Ben Ferguson also contend that several Democratic Senate candidates represent a significantly more progressive ideological direction ahead of the upcoming elections.
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine the allegations surrounding the reported “Round River” assessment, the FBI’s review of related activities, and broader concerns about transparency, accountability, and political bias within government institutions. They also shift to escalating tensions with Iran, discussing statements from a senior adviser to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps suggesting Tehran could seek to prolong its confrontation with the United States in an effort to outlast President Donald Trump. The conversation explores U.S. pressure tactics against Iran, claims about economic strain on the regime, and reports of ongoing threats against the president.
A newly disclosed report about an alleged FBI and intelligence operation called “Round River” is raising questions about how public figures were categorized during investigations tied to Russian disinformation and the Biden family Ukraine scandal. According to the report discussed in this episode, prominent Republicans and conservative organizations were allegedly labeled as “conduits” of disinformation, while leading Democrats were categorized as “targets.” The controversy centers on a spreadsheet reportedly recovered from U.S. intelligence files and released by the White House Government Transparency Task Force. The document has sparked debate over whether political affiliation influenced how individuals and organizations were treated by federal agencies.
Topics Covered:
The reported FBI and intelligence assessment known as “Round River”
Allegations that public figures were categorized as “conduits” or “targets” of disinformation
The White House Government Transparency Task Force document release
FBI reviews involving the Foreign Influence Task Force
Iran’s reported strategy to prolong confrontation with the United States
President Trump’s pressure campaign, sanctions, and blockade strategy against Iran
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine emails released by Senators Ron Johnson and Rand Paul, discuss claims surrounding miscarriage data and COVID vaccine recommendations, and debate whether federal health officials, pharmaceutical companies, and major media organizations were sufficiently transparent with the American people. They also explore the long-term impact of pandemic-era messaging on public confidence in science and public institutions. In the second half of the episode, the conversation turns to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, cultural debates surrounding masculinity and football, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's efforts to redefine her political image ahead of potential future national ambitions.
Newly released emails involving Anthony Fauci have reignited debate over COVID-19 vaccine guidance for pregnant women and whether federal health officials were fully transparent about potential risks. The controversy is fueling renewed questions about public trust, accountability, and how public health decisions were communicated during the pandemic. Senator Ted Cruz argues that emerging disclosures raise serious concerns about how officials handled uncertainty surrounding the COVID response. Ben Ferguson contends that many Americans who trusted government recommendations now feel misled, particularly families affected by pregnancy complications during that period.
Topics Covered:
Fauci emails and questions about COVID-era transparency
Claims regarding pregnancy risks and vaccine guidance
Public trust in health agencies, experts, and the media
Debate over censorship, misinformation, and pandemic policies
Abdul El-Sayed's comments on football and masculinity
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's political positioning and 2028 speculation
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A reported Iranian assassination threat against Donald Trump led to an extraordinary security operation following a NATO summit in Turkey, according to new reporting discussed in this episode. The account describes a complex deception involving multiple aircraft, a decoy Air Force One, and an effort to conceal the president’s actual movements from potential adversaries.The story has sparked debate over presidential security, government secrecy, and the seriousness of threats directed at the commander in chief. The hosts argue that the operation demonstrates the extent of the risks facing the president and highlights the challenges involved in protecting national leaders from foreign threats.
In this episode Ben examines reporting from the Washington Post describing how security officials allegedly moved Donald Trump from a publicly observed aircraft to a separate military jet using an airport catering truck as part of a broader deception plan. They discuss the reported Iranian threat, media reaction to the operation, the role of secrecy in presidential protection, and the broader national security implications raised by the incident.
Topics Covered:
Reported Iranian assassination threat against Donald Trump
Security operation following the NATO summit in Turkey
Use of a decoy Air Force One aircraft and alternate transport methods
Reporting from the Washington Post and coverage by CNN
Debate over secrecy, deception, and presidential security protocols
Broader concerns about Iran and U.S. national security
The Bottom Line: Ben Ferguson argues that the reported operation demonstrates how seriously U.S. security officials viewed the threat environment surrounding Donald Trump and defends the use of secrecy and deception as necessary tools for presidential protectionPlease Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson analyze the rise of democratic socialism within Democratic politics, debate anti-Israel activism on the left, examine comments from AOC and other progressive figures, and discuss the growing controversy over gender eligibility rules in women’s sports and the WNBA.
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their growing influence inside the Democratic Party take center stage in this episode, alongside a heated debate over gender eligibility in women’s sports. Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine comments from a DSA leader on taxation, socialism, Israel, and the future direction of the political left. They discuss a recent interview with a DSA co-chair, focusing on the organization’s views on wealth, capitalism, and Israel. Cruz argues that the movement’s policies reflect a broader ideological shift within progressive politics and raises concerns about the DSA’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conversation then turns to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, progressive media figures, and the struggle for influence among younger voters inside the modern Democratic coalition. Cruz and Ferguson debate whether increasingly radical political rhetoric is becoming mainstream within parts of the left. The second half of the episode focuses on women’s sports and a new controversy involving former NBA players publicly declaring interest in WNBA eligibility under current gender identity policies. The hosts discuss fairness in competition, reactions from sports leaders, comments from President Donald Trump, and the broader national debate surrounding transgender participation in athletics.
Topics Covered:
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its policy agenda
Taxation, socialism, and critiques of capitalism
Israel, Hamas, and debate over a one-state solution
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and progressive political coalitions
WNBA eligibility rules and transgender athlete controversies
Clay Travis, Enes Freedom, and fairness in women’s sports
The Bottom Line: Senator Cruz argues that the DSA represents a growing ideological force within the Democratic Party and contends that its positions on capitalism and Israel are increasingly influential. He and Ferguson also argue that women’s sports organizations will face mounting pressure to clarify eligibility standards as the transgender athlete debate continues.
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