{"podcast":{"title":"Verdict with Ted Cruz","slug":"verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","podcast_index_feed_id":108306,"rss_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541/podcast.rss","website_url":"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-verdict-with-ted-cruz-56253661/","image_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541/image.jpg?t=1665530564&size=Large","author":"iHeartPodcasts","episode_count":1184,"summary":"Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On \"Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. \"Verdict with Ted Cruz\" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:23:23.174064+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306"},"episode":{"title":"Mamdani Doxxing New Yorkers & Destroying Bodegas, plus Fauci Caught Lying about Lockdowns & China","slug":"mamdani-doxxing-new-yorkers-destroying-bodegas-plus-fauci-caught-lying-about-lockdowns-china","published_at":"2026-07-29T07:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306/mamdani-doxxing-new-yorkers-destroying-bodegas-plus-fauci-caught-lying-about-lockdowns-china","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","url":"https://omny.fm/shows/verdict-with-ted-cruz-1/mamdani-doxxing-new-yorkers-destroying-bodegas-plus-fauci-caught-lying-about-lockdowns-china","audio_url":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/mgln.ai/e/28/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/ac887611-a3dd-4268-804b-b48700624ec8/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541","summary":"1. Zohran Mamdani and his New York City DSA Policies A city database published names and addresses of owners of certain high-value properties. The hosts characterize this as \"doxxing\" and argue it could expose property owners to harassment or threats. Mamdani's proposal for city-run grocery stores selling goods below typical market prices is criticized as a socialist or communist policy. Ted and Ben argue that government-run stores could: Undercut private grocery stores and bodegas. Reduce competition. Lead to shortages and inefficiencies. They expand into broader concerns about socialism, communism, and the direction of the Democratic Party.     Political Analysis of the Democratic Party The influence of progressive and democratic socialist politicians. Figures such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) , Elizabeth Warren , Chuck Schumer , and Gavin Newsom . Predictions about future Democratic leadership and elections. Concerns that more progressive candidates could gain greater influence within the party. 2. Anthony Fauci and COVID-19 Fauci privately acknowledged influencing school closures and lockdown decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. His private notes allegedly contradict some of his later public statements and congressional testimony. He knew early that the Wuhan seafood market might not have been the original source of COVID-19. He attempted to protect himself and his reputation regarding questions about: School closures. Lockdowns. The origins of COVID-19. Gain-of-function research. Ted and Bedn characterize Fauci as: A narcissist. Media-focused. Dishonest in his public communications during the pandemic. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the  47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show P…","meta_description":"1. 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