Great content but far too many advertisements.

Ted has standards and stands up for our principles in the Senate. Ben is a two bit host that regurgitates content and plays ads to no end. Ted’s decision to have Ben on his show has made it unbearable. If you are looking for Conservative Content, look elsewhere. Ben has sunk yet another show. Update: Started missing the way this show was (pre-Ben) so a tuned in for an episode just to see. Hasn’t changed. Such a shame!

Half of the show has become ads, and it greatly takes away from the enjoyment of what could be an amazing show once again. Also, why do they keep posting other junk shows? This is Verdict. Not Clay and Buck and Ben’s other podcast.

I wonder who read/ heard/ knew about your letter to President Trump regarding Somaliland? How did China know about it? Either someone is passing information to China from the WH/ the senate or your staff. Start investigating Senator Cruz.

Like 30% of it is ads, not including Cruz often promoting his books randomly. And now they’re doing “bonus episodes” of other people’s podcast eps. Just gets harder to listen to for that. Shame for it often was insightful to hear a republican and a lawyer’s take on things even if I’m not from Texas. Do think it’s a bit of a shame though that (less I missed it) he never spoke and addressed the criticism he was getting regarding not rushing back to Texas after the floods.

Would be half the length without ads. They start with two and a half minutes of ads, then they talk, then two midroll pre-recorded ads, then he says "great point but first I want to talk about our friends over at...". No need for so many ads. Happened after IHeart bought them. I listen to all the episodes and 1 star ALL the podcasts and garbage gambling apps they push. Also, STOP PUTTING THAT BUCK SEXTON NONSENSE IN MY FEED! I COULD NOT CARE LESS ABOUT SPORTS!

Thank you, Senator Cruz! You're my hero, and I moved to Texas because of you.

This show used to feature Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson together, delivering fantastic information and insightful commentary. Their unique perspectives on politics and current events made the program both informative and thought-provoking, and I genuinely wanted to keep listening. Unfortunately, the experience has taken a sharp turn for the worse. The first problem has been there for a while: the excessive number of commercials. You get nearly three full minutes of ads before the show even begins, and then long, frequent commercial breaks that pull you out of the discussion just when it’s getting interesting. I understand the need for sponsorships, but this level of ad time is over the top and makes it hard to stay engaged. Now there’s an even bigger issue—the question nobody seems to be addressing: Where is Ted Cruz? When I click on the podcast, it’s rarely him anymore. Sometimes it’s Sean Hannity (who already has his own show), sometimes it’s another political podcaster entirely, and other times it’s a nonsensical “bonus pod” that has nothing to do with Ted Cruz at all. The format has drifted so far from what made it worth listening to that it now feels like a bait-and-switch. What used to be a go-to for insight has become a time-wasting collection of filler content, and I can no longer recommend it to anyone.

Where’s Cruz??? I want Cruz!!!

Verdict With Ted Cruz definitely deserves five stars. Great news that the mainstream does not cover, and the behind the scenes aspect is really great. I’ve been a subscriber since the very beginning and have not missed an episode. My reason for four stars is all of the fluff that has been added to the show in regards to podcasts that are not verdict podcasts in the past few months. I definitely appreciate temporary previews of other pods, such as the 47 Morning Update, and Sean Hannity. I do not appreciate that these “previews” have been going on for months now and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop anytime soon. I’ve subscribed to multiple podcasts that have been previewed, but now these pods are showing up multiple places on my feed, which messes my queue up. I totally get that. This is a “ first world problem”, but it’s bugging me enough to write about. My suggestion is to truly preview the pods for a couple weeks, and then let the subscriber decide to subscribe to that podcast.

Ted Cruz cuts through the mire and breaks things down in a clear concise way. His no nonsense approach highlighted on the Senate Judiciary Committee continues here. Wish he could do a podcast everyday, but then who would lead the charge in the Senate?

Facts matter,

I love this show but as a healthcare professional who uses fentanyl for pain control, I am begging you to please fix your pronunciation. There is no OL at the end of fentanyl! It’s fentan-ILLL. Pet peeve! It’s embarrassing every single time you hear you on tv or on the senate floor or on the pod. Be educated 100% on things you speak of all the time please.

Details / facts matter and greatly appreciate the effort to present them along with a bit of history and humor. Keep up the good work

Great show. Obviously skews right, which is fine as long as you’re aware.

Polished rhetoric and constitutional law literacy. Easily the best of the Senate.

Each episode is insightful, informative and well done. I used to listen to Dan Bongino every day, and Verdict is my replacement. Awesome show, Senator Cruz’s heart is in every episode.

I listen to every show and appreciate all the information given. I just listened to the July 21st podcast listing all the positive to the One Big Beautiful Bill. I agree with everything listed. Senator Cruz, you talk as if you personally wrote the entire bill. I’m glad you are fighting for all the causes you fight for. But there are 52 other Republican Senators who had a hand in writing the bill. I guess what I’m saying is I’m bothered that you seem to not have any humility in what was written and passed. It is self focused on what you did and not anyone else. How about giving some credit to other Senators instead of taking all the credit yourself. The government is made up of many people who play a role in shaping our future. Thank you for all the hard work you do and the information we all need. I will continue to listen to every podcast.

Ted Cruz gives insightful and well thought out observations. I appreciate this podcast for its good information and for the intelligence of Ted’s input. Keep it up.

How do you know a natural disaster is about to happen? You can see Ted rolling his luggage thru the airport. Sad excuse for a Senator.

Ted, I do not listen to this podcast because you spread misinformation. You just do not want to admit that. This bill that you voted for is going to hurt seniors. My thoughts and prayers are with the families that were affected by the floods in Texas but you and the Governor are embarrassing yourselves. You were not in the country when this took place at first. You had the opportunity to get on an earlier flight and you did not. Your Governor was talking about football instead of the floods. You embarrassed yourself when you went to Cancun, you embarrassed yourself when you had no clue on what was going on in Uvalde, you got embarrassed by a far right radical by not knowing how many people live in Iran, and you embarrassed yourself by going Greece and not coming home earlier when you had the chance to. 2028 is over for you! I hope every Sunday morning show obliterates you for being in Greece instead of Texas. I hope that ABC has Chris Christie on this Sunday so that he can obliterate you just like he did in 2016. As a Liberal I like Chris Christie. He’s actually honest Ted. There should have been a warning signal in that area. Abbott should do some more homework on that.

I regularly give a 4-star rating, not because of Ben, or Senator Cruz, but because I detest the huge number of ads. I realize, however, that without a sponsor this can’t go on. Monday 7/7 there wasn’t even a peep as to why no pod, but after Tuesday I now get it. I had no idea that Ben or Senator Cruz were that close to the story of the flooding and so personally. I do appreciate the personal, clearly emotional reporting and explanations surrounding the stories of the flooding.

Ted Cruise is the biggest blowhard I have ever heard. Clueless moron who spreads disinformation only for personal gain.

Stop contaminating the podcast with non-Ted Cruz episodes. If I wanted to subscribe to Clay/Buck, Hannity or the Ben F show, I would. Forcing other shows into the Ted Cruz-focused conversations dilutes this podcast. The Ted Cruz episodes are gold. Awesome insight into the workings of Congress and DC.

Texas is over you little fella! We’re going to Vote you out ✌️😘🎉.

Obviously there's a big victory in the Bill but it's not for MAGA! The Carried interest of 15% Rate Stays! Blackrock Vanguard Hedgefunders and the Delaware Corp Cabal are rejoicing! The SALT deduction that subsidizes insane spending in Blue State Districts grows! We need a New 40% tax rate for $2.5 Million plus earners! Plus the Military Spending is insane-Pentagon has failed 7 Audits- so we don't know what we are paying for or if we get our moneys worth. The EU and NATO sure do! Tarriffs will offset some of that- someday Ted maybe you could be a Supreme Court Justice!

I’m not so sure Ted’s views are representative of my conservative values any longer and am being to think this podcast I listened to from the beginning is as interested in American values here at home as I need.

Ted Cruz is great and a much needed voice to combat the stupid and crazy people Like Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones. I still like the show but it was much better with Michael Knowles. Ben Ferguson has an annoying voice and is not as intelligent/knowledgeable.

Can’t believe I voted for a man who wants to fix overseas problems and not problems here at home. Also, Tucker destroyed you. How gross that you only played your reply but none of his. Good way to twist it around like he didn’t destroy you. And at least Tucker is a man and can apologize. You can’t.

Just heard Ted on Tucker Carlson. Ted is a bloviating, long-winded blowhard who rambles endlessly, dodging questions until the audience forgets what the original question was.

Ted let us all know that his priority is relations with Israel, not fixing the problems at home in America. Thank you for showing your true colors. Sincerely, a Texas voter.

You sir Cruz, are a disgrace to all men.

Tucker cooked ya lol why would anyone listen to this guy??!! Tucker completely humiliated him on every single level.

Fantastic podcast. Would be even better if Ben would let Ted finish a d*mn sentence every once in a while — SO frustrating!

Love the podcast but the first 3 minutes is all adds and considering the show is only 30 min minus adds I think we get about 15 minutes of dialogue. I know the Senator is busy so do appreciate it. Maybe make the podcast shorter less adds. Thanks

Excellent podcast. I listen whenever I can because I know, I will get inside up-to-date information. Highly recommended.

Why is Ted Cruz, who I generally support, is trying to tie the hands of states in possibly regulating AI by tying it to rural broadband money in the OBBB?

Cruz and Ferguson could easily be cast as George and Lenny in Mice And Men

Ted Cruz rocks

These last few episodes (those with Senator Cruz that is) have been basically repeats of previous episodes, excessive pats on the back by Senator Cruz. They have done me in. I’ve mentioned in previous reviews how utterly annoying Ferguson is and I’m rewarded by unwanted and unsubscribed podcasts of his. Then, to take advantage of loyal Verdict listeners they added another unwanted, unsubscribed podcast! I have been with the Senator from the very first podcast, but I’m sorry to say I’m Done. I’ll mostly miss the Senator’s comments, but nothing else.

Senator Cruz and host Ben Ferguson bring forward an honest and insightful look at the current events affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Senator Cruz offers his analysis and thoughts on current events from the perspective of a constitutional lawyer. Always on point, insightful and refreshing!

You praise this as a successful response attack by Ukraine on Russian “Strategic” bombers and bases?!? Do you understand “Strategic Forces?” What concerns me… Ukraine attacked Nuclear Forces (this is what the term “strategic” bases and bombers means) - and so. will Russia respond by striking Ukraine with real nuclear-tipped weapons this time? Remember the last time Ukraine hit “strategic”air bases? The last couple of times under the OBiden regime, Russia launched non-nuclear tipped ballistic missiles. Remember November 2024? The videos were on X… I think stupidly echoing political pundits in this country (right and left) is shortsighted and dangerous. You ought to be very careful about praising the targets selected by Zelenskyy… this wasn’t an in-kind response, I think this was escalation by Zelenskyy. Off ramps gentleman! This response was NOT that.

Yes Ted, we've known about the rampant fraud now for months. When are you going to hold people accountable? You don't need to sell us on the Dem bad anymore, we got it. It's time for action! Subpoenas, indictments, guilty, restitution, jail!!

I’m tired of listening to casino ads and foul language from my senator and his host. And though there’s a lot of good info to be gotten, I can get it elsewhere. Canceling.

Who has been cashing the checks? I think they need to go to jail too!!

Thank you Senator Cruz for all that you have done and continue to do! Please continue to encourage the FBI and DOJ to continue pursuing these cases and letting us Americans know what they have uncovered. May truth and justice prevail!

When Verdict first came out, I found it very substantive. Now, there is so much fluff and so many ads that it is almost not listenable. You all should get your act back together. The three stars are an average from the initial five stars and now the one that I would give it based on what the podcast has become.

I enjoy Verdict and 47 Update, however the constant barrage of never-ending BONUS podcasts is driving me away. It is great to promote like-minded podcasts, but PLEASE use them sparingly. Once a week would be more than adequate.

All Raphael wants to talk about is the past, while actively ignoring and in some cases supporting the lunacy of the present. This man is not doing his job for the people of Texas.

I like listening to Cruz but the ad lengths are insane. It feels like half the show.