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WGN, Chicago Adds Ted Cruz Show. WGN Radio is adding the Premiere Networks program “Verdict with Ted Cruz” lineup airing Sunday nights at 8:00 pm The program is hosted by Texas Republican Senator and Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and national radio personality and political commentator Ben Ferguson.

BIA Blogs Offer Tariffs Guidance. BIA Advisory Services is examining the potential effects of new tariffs on local advertising and drafted a report titled, “Understanding Tariff Impact on Local Advertising: Business Vertical Analysis Part 1 and 2.” In two new blogs drawing from that report, BIA offers “When Trade Wars Hit Home: Tariffs and Local Ad Markets,” Part 1 and Part 2 in which it explores how the Trump administration’s trade policies may force businesses to rethink their local advertising strategies, tracking possible changes in advertising spending.

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Ted Cruz Podcast Being Made Available to Radio Stations

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Premiere Networks is making the podcast, “Verdict with Ted Cruz,” available to news/talk stations as a one-hour weekend show. The show is co-hosted by Texas Senator Ted Cruz and radio personality Ben Ferguson.img Premiere Networks president Julie Talbott says, “Senator Cruz is a political insider whose views and opinions are valued by audiences. We’re always looking for engaging and entertaining programming that resonates with listeners, and the continued success of ‘Verdict’ made the decision to expand the program to radio a no-brainer. By harnessing the immense power of broadcast radio, we’re confident Verdict with Ted Cruz will reach millions more listeners across America every week.”

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Premiere Networks Launches “The 47 Morning Update” Podcast

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Yesterday morning (1/20), Premiere Networks debuted “The 47 Morning Update,” a podcast hosted by Ben Ferguson. The new 12- to 15-minute program is available Monday through Friday, with a weekly recap onim Saturdays, and spotlights the latest news and political headlines and stories, with a special focus on the Trump administration’s policies and agenda. Ferguson says, “I’m excited to launch this short-form podcast, taking listeners behind the scenes of the Trump administration to tackle the biggest stories the media won’t cover. ‘The 47 Morning Update’ will deliver unfiltered insights, exclusive interviews, and honest commentary on the issues shaping America today, straight from President Trump’s Oval Office.” Premiere Networks president Julie Talbott comments, “We’re thrilled to present this short-form podcast hosted by Ben Ferguson. We are confident that Ben’s fresh and vibrant style of entertainment will offer audiences a crucial means to stay informed and engaged in the national conversation.”

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The Verdict Tapes Before Live Audience at RNC

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During this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the iHeartRadio podcast “The Verdict with Ted Cruz” was recorded before a live audience at the Trinity Three Irish Pub. Pictured above at the taping are (from l-r): podcast co-host Ben Ferguson, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Pennsylvania State Senate Candidate Dave McCormick.

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Premiere Talk Hosts Originating from RNC Next Week

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A number of Premiere Networks nationally syndicated talk hosts will present their programs live from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week. The “Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show” andim “The Jesse Kelly Show” will originate from Milwaukee’s convention center beginning on Monday (7/15). The “Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show” will broadcast from local affiliate “News/Talk 1130” WISN on Friday (7/19). Additionally, Sean Hannity will host “The Sean Hannity Show” along with his primetime FOX News Channel program “Hannity” live from Milwaukee. Ben Ferguson will also be on the ground in Milwaukee covering the convention for his various programs, including the nationally syndicated weekend program “The Ben Ferguson Show,” “The Ben Ferguson Podcast” and the “Verdict with Ted Cruz” podcast.