LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2025 – Premiere Networks and Senator Ted Cruz today announced a partnership to bring his popular political podcast Verdict with Ted Cruz to News/Talk stations nationwide. The one-hour weekend radio program debuted on more than 100 radio stations across the country on April 19 and 20.

A consistent chart-topping podcast, Verdict with Ted Cruz is hosted by Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Premiere Networks-syndicated radio personality and podcaster Ben Ferguson. Reaching millions of listeners across the country, the duo breaks down the most important news stories of the day and what they mean for Americans, going behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country.

This new weekend radio show is an extension of the podcast, featuring Sen. Cruz and Ferguson as they recap the week in news and politics and give listeners a preview of the days ahead.

“Verdict gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what’s really happening in Washington, D.C., and we’re excited to begin reaching even more people across the country who are hungry for in-depth conversations on the most important issues facing our nation,” said Senator Cruz.

“Verdict with Ted Cruz is set to become one of the most influential voices in radio syndication,” said Ferguson. “As the political landscape continues to shift, this show will be a major force driving the national conversation—especially when it comes to breaking down the real story behind the headlines coming out of Washington, D.C. Expect bold analysis, insider access, and no-nonsense commentary that will shape how the country understands what’s really going on in our nation’s capital.”

“Sen. Cruz is a political insider whose views and opinions are valued by audiences,” said Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks. “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.”

Verdict with Ted Cruz was first launched as a weekly podcast in January 2020. Sen. Cruz partnered with Premiere Networks, a division of iHeartMedia, to expand the podcast to three days a week in 2022 with the addition of Ben Ferguson as co-host. Distributed by iHeartPodcasts, Verdict with Ted Cruz is available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Senator Ted Cruz
In 2013, Ted Cruz was sworn into the United States Senate, where he has been a passionate fighter for limited government, economic growth, and national security. He is the leading fighter in the U.S. Senate for Texas jobs, securing the border, and unleashing American energy. 

Sen. Cruz is honored to serve as the Chairman on the Commerce Committee, a position that gives him the chance to have a far-reaching impact on innovation and growth across the landscape of daily life. As Chairman, he is focused on furthering innovation in the telecommunications space, protecting Americans’ privacy and security, helping Americans travel safely and more efficiently, and ensuring that the U.S. continues to lead the world in space exploration.

About Ben Ferguson
Ben Ferguson is host of the Premiere Networks-syndicated weekend program, The Ben Ferguson Show.  Launched in 2001, the program airs live on Sundays from 7 - 10 p.m. ET and can be heard on nearly 180 stations nationwide, including markets such as Philadelphia, Dallas, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Phoenix and Tampa. Based in Houston, Texas, Ferguson is also host of the daily Ben Ferguson Podcast, one of the fastest-growing conservative podcasts in the country.  New episodes are available Sundays through Fridays on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard. In January 2025, Ferguson and Premiere Networks launched The 47 Morning Update podcast, which spotlights the latest news and political headlines and stories, with a special focus on the Trump administration’s policies and agenda. Available Monday through Friday, with a weekly recap on Saturdays, the 12 to 15-minute program is available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard. Plus, Ferguson hosts The Ben Ferguson Show in afternoons (5 - 6 p.m.) at 600 WREC in Memphis, Tenn. When he’s not on the radio, Ferguson serves as a CNN political commentator, and he’s also an American commentator on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. His first book, It’s My America, Too, published by William Morris/Harper Collins in 2004 was named "a top choice read" by USA Today. For more information, please visit https://www.benfergusonshow.com/. Fans can also connect with Ferguson on Facebook and X. 

About Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, syndicates more than 100 radio programs and services to more than 8,200 radio affiliations and reaches a quarter billion listeners monthly. Premiere offers the best in talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring the following personalities: Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Delilah, Steve Harvey, George Noory, Dan Patrick, Colin Cowherd, Clay Travis, Buck Sexton, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones, Granger Smith, Johnjay and Rich, Big Boy, Brooke & Jeffrey, Doug Gottlieb, Enrique Santos, Nancy Grace, and others.  For more information, please visit www.PremiereNetworks.com.

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