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Guy Benson ( Full name: Guy Pelham Benson) is an American political pundit, columnist, and commentator. Currently, he serves as a contributor to Fox News. Benson is also the political editor of Townhall.com as well as a conservative talk radio host. During the spring 2021 academic semester, the journalist served as a Fellow at the Georgetown Institute of Politics as well as Public Service.
The journalist discovered a video in April 2008 from a 2007 reunion of the Weathermen, a radical left-wing group from the 1960s and 70s. The footage of the video included quotes from two members i.e Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers who were defending their actions. During the 2008 presidential campaign, the former US president was criticized for associating with Ayers and Dohrn. Benson used the chance to ensure that the clips make national news from the Boston Globe to Fox News.
During the 2008 presidential race, Benson garnered national attention on two other occasions. Following the Obama campaign attack on WGN radio based in Chicago in August for permitting Stanley Kurtz to appear on their station, Benson, who was also in the studio during the interview detailed his experience. Two weeks prior to Election Day, Benson teamed up with Ed Morrissey and Mary Katharine Ham to pen “The Comprehensive Argument Against Barack Obama,” which was released on Hot Air.
Guy Benson Age
He was born on March 7, 1985, in Saudi Arabia. Benson is 37 years old.
Guy Benson Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Benson stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in ( Approx 1.75m).
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He was born to his South Arabian parents on March 7, 1985, in Saudi Arabia. Benson grew up alongside his brother James Benson. Currently, James is a professional actor, writer, and director.
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In May 2015, Benson publicly came out as gay by announcing in advance of publication that his new book titled End of Discussion, would include a footnote: “Guy here. So, I’m gay.” During an interview, the journalsit told an interviewer that “gay rights is not something that dominates my attentions—or my passions.” Benson married his partner called Adam Wise in September 2019.
Guy Benson Education
Although he lived much of his early life overseas, he is also a Ridgewood, New Jersey native where he attended middle school and later joined Ridgewood High School. During his high school years, Benson was famous for broadcasting sports on local television. At Northwestern University, the journalist also worked for the campus radio station, WNUR while at the same time working toward his bachelor’s degree. There, Benson broadcasted sporting events and also hosted a political talk show.
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He started by interning at Fox News for two summers primarily working with Hannity & Colmes. He later assisted the channel with its coverage of the 2004 Republican National Convention. In addition, Benson interned at the White Hous and reported for an NPR station in South Florida where he broadcasted summer baseball games in the Cape Cod Baseball League. The journalist served as a regular guest as well as a substitute host on The Hugh Hewitt Show. Currently, Benson is a frequent guest on various cable news networks such as Fox News and CNBC.
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He graduated in 2007 with honors from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. After graduation, Benson went to serve as the producer of The Sandy Rios Show. By then, it was just a local afternoon radio show. By then, Christian Right commentator Sandy Rios worked on WYLL-AM in Chicago. Later, Rios moved to Washington D.C. in July 2010 where he became the host of Sandy Rios in the Morning on AFR TALK on American Family Radio.
Benson hosted his own Sunday night radio program called The Guy Benson Show from 2008 to 2015, on AM 560 WIND in Chicago as well as AM 1260 WWRC in Washington, D.C. In 2010, the journalsit became a political editor at Townhall.com. While there, Benson’s columns had been published since February 2008. He as well made contributions to Townhall’s sister site, Hot Air. Before that, Benson wrote at Andrew Breitbart’s “Big” sites. In addition, he worked for National Review Online’s Media Blog.
Guy Benson Born In Saudi Arabia
He was born to his South Arabian parents on March 7, 1985, in Saudi Arabia. Benson grew up alongside his brother James Benson. Currently, James is a professional actor, writer, and director.
Guy Benson Book
Benson published his first non-fiction book titled End of Discussion: How the Left’s Outrage Industry Shuts Down Debate, Manipulates Voters, and Makes America Less Free (and Fun) in May 2015 together with co-author Mary Katharine Ham. The book is a critique of political correctness in politics, media, as well as a culture from the point of view of two Millennial conservatives.
Guy Benson Salary
He earns his income from his job as a contributor to Fox News. Benson receives an average salary of $66,386 per year.
Guy Benson Net Worth
He has accumulated good wealth from his journalism career. Benson has an estimated net worth of $846,275.
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Who Is Guy Benson Engaged To
In May 2015, the journalist publicly came out as gay by announcing in advance of publication that his new book titled End of Discussion, would include a footnote: “Guy here. So, I’m gay.” Benson was engaged to Adam Wise whom he married in September 2019.
Where Was Guy Benson Born
He was born to his South Arabian parents on March 7, 1985, in Saudi Arabia. Benson grew up alongside his brother James Benson.
Who Is Guy Benson
Benson is an American political pundit, columnist, and commentator. Currently, he serves as a contributor to Fox News. Benson is also the political editor of Townhall.com as well as a conservative talk radio host. During the spring 2021 academic semester, the journalist served as a Fellow at the Georgetown Institute of Politics as well as Public Service.
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