New daily short-form podcast launches Monday, January 20, 2025

Listen to the trailer HERE

LOS ANGELES, January 17, 2025 – Premiere Networks announced today the launch of “The 47 Morning Update” podcast hosted by popular national radio host, podcaster and political commentator Ben Ferguson. Available Monday through Friday, with a weekly recap on Saturdays, the 12 to 15-minute program debuts Monday, January 20, everywhere podcasts are heard.

Just in time for the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, “The 47 Morning Update” will spotlight the latest news and political headlines and stories, with a special focus on the Trump administration’s policies and agenda. Featuring informed and entertaining commentary and interviews, the program will provide listeners with essential information to keep up with the busy news cycle.

“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,” said Ferguson. “‘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.”

“We’re thrilled to present this short-form podcast hosted by Ben Ferguson,” said Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks. “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.”

“The 47 Morning Update” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. New episodes will be available Monday through Saturday on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen on your favorite device.

About Ben Ferguson

Ben Ferguson is a leading national radio personality and one of America’s foremost political commentators.

Ferguson is host of the Premiere Networks-syndicated weekend program, “The Ben Ferguson Show.” Every week, callers from all over America tune in to discuss the latest news and events affecting our world. Launched in 2001, the program has become one of the most-listened-to live weekend call-in shows. It airs live on Sundays from 7 - 10 p.m. ET and can be heard on more than 50 stations nationwide.

Ferguson also hosts of the daily “Ben Ferguson Podcast,” one of the fastest-growing conservative podcasts in the country.  Each day, Ben goes beyond the headlines to share his takes on the latest news and information Americans need to know - from politics and current affairs to popular culture. New episodes are available Sundays through Fridays on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Additionally, Ferguson co-hosts the “Verdict with Ted Cruz” podcast. In each episode, he joins Texas Senator Ted Cruz to break 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. Episodes are posted three times a week on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Plus, Ferguson hosts mornings and afternoons, 7 - 9 a.m. and 5 - 6 p.m., on 600 WREC in Memphis, Tenn.

When he’s not on the radio, Ferguson serves as a CNN political commentator, a post he’s held for the past seven years, and he’s also an American commentator on ITV’s “Good Morning Britain.” His first book, a political work, “It’s My America, Too,” published by William Morris/Harper Collins, 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 8,000 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, Clay Travis, Buck Sexton, George Noory, Dan Patrick, Colin Cowherd, Granger Smith, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones, 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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Media Contacts:

Rachel Nelson
Premiere Networks/iHeartMedia
rnelson@premierenetworks.com