Cruz Expands to National Radio with Premiere Partnership

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 2:34pm CT

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Senator Ted Cruz's political podcast "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is now airing on stations across the country, following a new syndication partnership with Premiere Networks. The one-hour weekend radio program debuted April 19-20 on more than 100 News/Talk outlets nationwide.

Hosted by Senator Cruz and Premiere Networks-syndicated personality Ben Ferguson, Verdict has built a significant following as a podcast since launching in January 2020. The show has consistently ranked among the top political podcasts in the U.S., offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at national politics.

The new weekend radio format is an extension of the podcast and features Cruz and Ferguson recapping the week's major news stories and previewing upcoming political developments.

"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.

Ferguson added, "Verdict with Ted Cruz is set to become one of the most influential voices in radio syndication. 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."

Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks, said the expansion into radio reflects growing audience demand. "Sen. Cruz is a political insider whose views and opinions are valued by audiences," Talbott said. "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."

The podcast was originally launched as a weekly show, expanding to three episodes a week in 2022 when Ferguson joined as co-host. It is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and remains available on iHeartRadio and other major podcast platforms.