Can a Republic built on rage survive the 21st century? Ben Domenech dives into the tragic murder of Stephanie Minter and the "trust policies" putting citizens at risk. First, Ben Domenech is joined by legal expert Jonathan Turley to discuss his new book, Rage and the Republic, exploring how the "righteous rage" of Thomas Paine shaped America, and why modern "New Jacobins" are threatening that legacy. Next, Robby Soave joins Ben to break down the 50th anniversary of Survivor, the downfall of Star Wars, and why Hollywood won't stop fracking your favorite IP. 🎙️ Listen and SUBSCRIBE for more candid conversations on speech, culture, media power and politics. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fRPRZRNC9O7S8u40CSk2D Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-ben-show/id1556479134 Follow The Big Ben Show on all social platforms: X: https://x.com/BigBenShowFox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenshowfox Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigBenShowFox 00:00 - Ben Domenech on the Death of Stephanie Minter 13:44 - Jonathan Turley: How Thomas Paine’s Writing Sparked a Revolution 23:17 - The Tragic Mystery of Thomas Paine’s Grave 33:11 - Can the Republic Survive the 21st Century? 44:33 – Robby Soave: What Makes a Good Player and a Bad Player 52:54 –Hollywood’s Intellectual Property Crisis 59:33 - Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings Spinoff? 1:08:39 - Alan Ritchson’s Reacher Viral Body Cam Footage