The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

The WNBA’s eligibility policies are drawing renewed scrutiny after former NBA players publicly announced plans to declare for future WNBA drafts as a challenge to the league’s rules on transgender participation. The debate has also pulled in comments from President Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz, turning a sports issue into a broader cultural and political fight.
At the center of the controversy are public statements from Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom, both of whom argue that current eligibility standards should be applied consistently. Their announcements have intensified ongoing discussions about transgender athletes, fairness in women’s sports, and how professional leagues define participation rules.
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the escalating debate surrounding the WNBA’s transgender-athlete policies, reactions from prominent political and sports figures, and what they argue are the broader implications for women’s sports. They also examine the Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General, the criticism surrounding his nomination, and why supporters view his confirmation as a significant victory for the Trump administration.
Topics Covered:
Royce White announces plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft
Enes Kanter Freedom challenges current WNBA eligibility standards
President Donald Trump comments on transgender participation in women’s sports
Senator Ted Cruz discusses fairness and competition in women’s athletics
Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General
Debate over qualifications, DOJ experience, and political opposition to Blanche’s nomination
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson analyze the rise of democratic socialism within Democratic politics, debate anti-Israel activism on the left, examine comments from AOC and other progressive figures, and discuss the growing controversy over gender eligibility rules in women’s sports and the WNBA.
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their growing influence inside the Democratic Party take center stage in this episode, alongside a heated debate over gender eligibility in women’s sports. Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine comments from a DSA leader on taxation, socialism, Israel, and the future direction of the political left. They discuss a recent interview with a DSA co-chair, focusing on the organization’s views on wealth, capitalism, and Israel. Cruz argues that the movement’s policies reflect a broader ideological shift within progressive politics and raises concerns about the DSA’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conversation then turns to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, progressive media figures, and the struggle for influence among younger voters inside the modern Democratic coalition. Cruz and Ferguson debate whether increasingly radical political rhetoric is becoming mainstream within parts of the left. The second half of the episode focuses on women’s sports and a new controversy involving former NBA players publicly declaring interest in WNBA eligibility under current gender identity policies. The hosts discuss fairness in competition, reactions from sports leaders, comments from President Donald Trump, and the broader national debate surrounding transgender participation in athletics.
Topics Covered:
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its policy agenda
Taxation, socialism, and critiques of capitalism
Israel, Hamas, and debate over a one-state solution
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and progressive political coalitions
WNBA eligibility rules and transgender athlete controversies
Clay Travis, Enes Freedom, and fairness in women’s sports
The Bottom Line: Senator Cruz argues that the DSA represents a growing ideological force within the Democratic Party and contends that its positions on capitalism and Israel are increasingly influential. He and Ferguson also argue that women’s sports organizations will face mounting pressure to clarify eligibility standards as the transgender athlete debate continues.
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In this episode Ben examines remarks from Cori Bush about using the Equal Rights Amendment to protect abortion and transgender rights, review the political debate surrounding the amendment, discuss Democratic polling challenges, and assess what these debates could mean for voters and upcoming elections. The episode also looks at criticism directed at Democratic leaders, reactions to foreign policy debates involving Iran, and controversy surrounding a proposal for city-owned grocery stores in New York City that would require proof of residency for participation.
Former Representative Cori Bush argues that the Equal Rights Amendment should become the 28th Amendment and says it could be used to protect abortion rights and transgender rights. The debate highlights a broader fight over constitutional change, cultural issues, and the future direction of the Democratic Party.In this episode, the focus is on whether Democratic candidates are moving toward more progressive policy goals ahead of key elections and how those positions may resonate with voters. The discussion centers on constitutional questions, election messaging, and the political consequences of embracing controversial policy priorities.
Topics Covered:
Cori Bush's call to advance the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment
Debate over abortion rights and transgender rights under the ERA framework
Democratic Party messaging and voter reactions ahead of elections
Comments from Mark Kelly on the Iran conflict and Democratic polling challenges
Debate over voter ID versus residency requirements in New York City policy proposals
Broader discussion about progressive policy priorities and constitutional change
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Cruz and Ben break down the week's biggest political stories, assess debates shaping the Democratic Party, examine the controversy surrounding government-run grocery stores in New York City, and discuss reports that Democratic attorneys general coordinated legal challenges to Donald Trump before his return to office.
A new Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, a proposal for government-run grocery stores in New York City, and newly reported coordination among Democratic attorneys general before the 2024 election are at the center of this Week in Review. Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson revisit several of the stories that generated the most discussion during the week and explain why they believe those developments could have broader political consequences.
The episode begins with the Maine Senate race, where Cruz and Ferguson argue that Democratic leaders replaced one controversial candidate with another who shares many of the same ideological positions. They discuss reactions from national Democratic figures and examine what those endorsements reveal about the direction of the party. The conversation then shifts to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's proposal for government-run grocery stores. Cruz and Ferguson review details from a public request-for-proposal document, debate the logistics of operating city-backed stores, and question whether the model could achieve its stated goals without creating new costs and complications.
The episode also highlights commentary from figures including Bill Maher and Van Jones, whose recent remarks are presented as evidence of growing debate within Democratic circles about the party's future direction and messaging. In the final segment, Cruz and Ferguson discuss a report alleging that a coalition of Democratic attorneys general began preparing legal strategies against a potential second Trump administration months before the 2024 election. They examine the timeline, the lawsuits that followed, and what they believe it says about the political and legal battles surrounding President Donald Trump.
Topics Covered:
The Maine Senate race and Democratic candidate Troy Jackson
National Democratic reactions to controversial candidates
Zohran Mamdani's government-run grocery store proposal
Public procurement and operational concerns in New York City
Bill Maher and Van Jones on the future of the Democratic Party
Reports of coordinated legal action by Democratic attorneys general against Donald Trump
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Documents and public reporting are fueling new questions about whether Democratic attorneys general were preparing legal challenges to a second Trump administration months before the 2024 election was decided. Ben argues the coordination raises broader concerns about the use of the courts, the role of state attorneys general, and the balance between legal oversight and political opposition. Ben Ferguson examines allegations that nearly two dozen Democratic attorneys general began organizing potential litigation strategies against Donald Trump well before Election Day 2024. They discuss reporting on a coordinated effort known as the “Project for Federal Accountability,” the wave of lawsuits filed against the Trump administration since January 2025, and the political and constitutional implications of those legal battles.
In this episode Ben discusses newly reported details about pre-election planning by Democratic attorneys general, debate whether the lawsuits against the Trump administration constitute legitimate oversight or organized lawfare, review the financial costs and legal outcomes of those cases, and explain why they believe the issue could become a major factor in upcoming elections.
Topics Covered:
Reporting on Democratic attorneys general coordinating legal strategies before the 2024 election
The “Project for Federal Accountability” and multi-state litigation efforts
Nearly 100 lawsuits filed against the Trump administration since January 2025
The constitutional role of state attorneys general in challenging federal actions
Costs to taxpayers and the political debate surrounding legal challenges
Potential implications for voters, elections, and the 2026 midterms
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