President Trump joined me this morning for a half hour. It was clear at the outset that his phone signal wasn't great, but here is that conversation uninterrupted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Vance makes his closing argument. Plus: The greatest McDonald’s ad ever, Vic Matus of “Getting Hammered” podcast, Michael Duncan of The Ruthless Podcast, and Jim Geraghty of “The Editors” and “Three Martini Lunch” podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the very bad night that Vice President Harris had when she finally met a fair but firm interviewer on Bret Baier. Reactions from Hugh, Senator Cotton, Salena Zito, and Noah Rothman and campaign updates from David McCormick in PA and Bernie Moreno in Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The election is close and Hugh dives into it with Matt Continetti, Mary Katharine Ham, and Scott Jennings, but first, he pulls on his old land use lawyer gloves and goes a few rounds with the absurd California Coastal Commission’s unconstitutional attack on Elon Musk because of his politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After discussing tomorrow’s interview with Bret Baier of the Veep, Hugh rolls through a record four monologues. (Hugh prefers guests but there are days with exceptions). Plus David Drucker on the end of the campaigns and Admiral Stavridis on his terrific new Wouk-like novel “The Restless Wave” (link),See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Vic Matus, Salena Zito, Bethany Mandel, Jim Geraghty, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Haviv Rettig Gur, Mike Rogers, Jim Talent, David Bossie, Gabe Evans, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews Kamala's faceplant on The View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Trump returns to talk with Hugh on the anniversary of the 10/7 massacre in Israel a year ago. Plus, Dan Senor, Senators Roger Wicker and Joni Ernst, and Congressman Van Orden, all on the need to support our closest ally in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox News’ Trey Yingst joins Hugh having just returned from embedding with the I.D.F. in Lebanon. Plus former National Security Advisor Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien, former NSC Chief of Staff Alex Gray, former Senator Jim Talent talk about the new letter from national security and foreign policy professionals supporting former President Trump’s re-election. Senator Deb Fisher also joined Hugh to discuss her re-election campaign in Nebraska as did Kari Lake to update on her campaign in Arizona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews last night’s debate (more of a wipe-out) with guests Matt Continetti, Ben Domenech, Jim Geraghty, Congressman Michael Waltz, and RNC Chair Michael Whatley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with authors Jack Carr & James Scott as well as former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman about each of their latest books, Targeted: Beirut and One Jewish State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and recaps the week with Ben Domenech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Megyn Kelly, Salena Zito, Noah Rothman, Charles Cooke, Josh Kraushaar, and Dr. Michael Oren.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with many of his guests about next Tuesday’s VP debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz including Matt Continetti, Mary Katharine Ham, and Vivek Ramaswamy, about the Israel-Iran war with Congressman Michael Waltz and with Senator Ted Cruz and Tim Sheehy about their Senate races in Texas and Montana respectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with David Drucker, Byron York, and Bret Baier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Times published its new state polls from Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina which have Donald Trump ahead 5, 4, and 2 points respectively. Hugh opens the podcast talking about that and interviews Vic Matus, Bethany Mandel, and Jim Geraghty about those numbers and Kamala’s Oprah fiasco, as well as Senate candidates Mike Rogers (MI) and Dave McCormick (PA) before talking with Ned Ryun about his new book American Leviathan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news and talks with Rich Lowry, Ben Domenech, Rob Bresnahan, and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers his new column and talks with Salena Zito, Noah Rothman, Jim Talent, and Rep. Mike Garcia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota Doug Burgum joined Hugh this AM. Burgum is in Israel and of course the governor and Hugh discussed exploding Hezbollah pagers and American support for Israel before turning to the issue of U.S. domestic energy and the crazy maze of federal agencies that impede domestic energy production. Plus, Congressman Mike Waltz who is a member of the select committee on the attempted assassination of former President Trump, Mary Katharine Ham on VP Harris’s word salad before the NABJ, Akash Chougule of AFP on VP Harris crazy ideas on price controls on child care, and Politico’s Olivia Beavers on the House’s plan on keeping the government open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been two days since second attempted assassination of former President Trump. Hugh interviews Senator Tom Cotton, Bret Baier, Captain Sam Brown, and more guests on that attempt and on Springfield, Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh interviews Christine Rosen on her brand new and very troubling book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate GOP Whip John Thune joined Hugh to discuss the 2024 Senate Map, Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan fact-checks Kamala Harris on Americans in combat zones because David Muir and Linsey Davis wouldn’t and Rich Lowry and Andrew C McCarthy join Hugh to dissect the debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news and talks with Sen. Rick Scott, Mike Rogers, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Salena Zito, Jim Talent, Michael Oren, and Noah Rothman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump did not win the debate but may have won the election as backlash at ABC’s hackery grows. Guests Matt Continetti, Mary Katharine Ham, Rep. Michael Waltz, Bethany Mandel, Ben Domenech, Rich Lowry, and Jim Geraghty joined Hugh to review Tuesday’s debate and its impact on voting already underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh previews debate night with David Drucker, Byron York, Adm. James Stavridis, VA Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Dave McCormick, and Sen. Tom Cotton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh runs through the polls with John Ellis of News Items and Political Items which features “Polls In One Place” (link to news items substack) and Dan Senor, host of “Call Me Back” podcast, the most informative and influential source of news for U.S. audiences about Israel’s 7-front war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Trump laid out his economic plan in New York yesterday (did you see that in legacy media?), plus Ben Domenech on the presidential race, Phil Balboni on global affairs, and a Hill update from Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh updates the murders of four at the high school in Georgia and then dives into Kamala’s diving numbers (and Senator Bob Casey’s) by reviewing Donald Trump’s Townhall in Harrisburg, PA last night with Salena Zito, plus Senator Jim Talent, Jim Geraghty, Noah Rothman, Josh Kraushaar, and Olivia Beavers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh interviewed J.D. Vance for about as long as Dana Bash did Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Compare and contrast. Hugh had help in prepping from Matt Continetti and Mary Katharine Ham and you can hear how that is done. Plus Eric Hovde and Kari Lake, GOP candidates for Senate respectively in Wisconsin and Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the awful execution of six hostages by Hamas with Haviv Rettig Gur, talks Trump v. Harris with Bret Baier, Vic Matus, David Drucker, Byron York, and Salena Zito and and welcomes Don Bentley, author of the new Mitch Rapp thriller Capture or Kill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Domenech cited Anchorman to Hugh on today’s show and it will never exit his thinking about Kamala again. The VP is the vacuum that nature abhors so she reached the high water mark of her campaign at 8:59 Eastern last night. All downhill from there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Noah Rothman, Dave McCormick, Jim Talent, Sen. Tom Cotton, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh opens his pod today with the stakes surrounding tomorrow’s sit down of the Vice President and Tim Harris with Dana Bash, and then Matt Continetti, Mary Katharine Ham and Kevin Roberts add to that mix. Plus a big bonus: An interview with Josh Holmes of the Ruthless Podcast (one of Hugh’s must listens whenever a new episode drops.) Plus, Congressman Michael Walz who has been traveling with former President Trump, and finally, Governor Larry Hogan should be the next senator for Maryland. He joins Hugh to discuss his campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh spoke at length today with Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies about Israel’s pre-emptive strike at Hezbollah Saturday night and the Jewish State’s choices ahead. Hugh also talks with David Drucker and Byron York about the disappearing act of Kamala Harris and with Captain Hung Cao (USN, Ret.) running for U.S. Senate in Virginia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Vic Matus, Salena Zito, Bethany Mandel, Jim Geraghty, and Tevi Troy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talked today with former President Trump about the assassination attempt, support for Israel, plans for the border, and the new moniker for the Veep: “Comrade Kamala."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Democratic Party planners purposefully bury President Biden’s speech in the 11:30 PM-12:30 AM slot? Talk about getting the hook. It was the standard shout-mumble from the rapidly aging old guy but still….Hugh reviews night one of the DNC with Bret Baier, David Drucker, and Byron York. Plus, Hugh speaks with Jim Campbell from Alliance Defending Freedom about the Title IX decision from SCOTUS last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Price controls? Kamala’s first foray into policy after Biden’s exit and she proposed price controls and massive spending on favored new home buyers. It’s as though a secret GOP operative designed her economic plan rollout. Hugh discusses with Vic Matus and Jim Geraghty plus GOP nominee for Senate in Michigan Mike Rogers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh did shoe leather journalism Thursday. He was hunting for the price of eggs as the start of voting looms. He reviews Donald Trump’s comments on inflation at a Bedminster presser, Kamala Harris taking the credit Thursday for the tie-breaking vote on the spending that unleashed inflation, plus an RNC montage on inflation. Hugh’s bottom line: A dozen eggs averaged $1.51 in 2020. Today Hugh found eggs in Maine ranging from $7 a dozen at a farm stand down to $4.29 a dozen at large supermarkets and $5.60 a dozen at Costco. Hugh discusses inflation with Akash Chogule from Americans for Prosperity and Sarah Bedford. Also, he discusses the looming larger war around Israel with Dr Michael Oren and a series of clips from Trump’s presser, his rally for Israel and VP Harris with President Biden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the obvious. A Harris presidency would be a disaster. He reviews his new Fox News column which details the prospect of a Harris presidency and discusses it with National Review’s Noah Rothman, The Reagan Institute's Jim Talent, and Jewish Insider’s Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris is reversing all of her public positions of the last twenty years via press release. Will that work for the most left wing major party nominee in history? Hugh discusses with Matt Continetti, Mary Katharine Ham, Congressman Michael Waltz, Senator Rick Scott, and soon-to-be Senator Tim Sheehy. Plus, a conversation with Brad Thor about his new thriller “Shadow of Doubt”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the X Spaces conversation between Donald Trump and Elon Musk from Monday night and discusses it with Senator Tom Cotton, Bret Baier, David Drucker, and Byron York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh played the newly surfaced tape of Governor Walz’s remarks at Minnesota State Capitol on 9/11/21 after the Afghanistan debacle. He leaves the impression he served in Afghanistan but the defense is was at Bagram on a visit by a Congressional delegation. Veterans calling the show aren’t buying the latest explanation. Hugh also discussed the Harris media blackout and the “stolen valor” charge with Bethany Mandel and Eli Lake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Davis fills in for Hugh on Friday, August 9th, and talks with Tarzana Joe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Davis fills in for Hugh on Thursday, August 8th and talks with Noah Rothman, Jim Talent, Jessica Patterson, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Matt Continetti, Bernie Moreno, Rep. Michael Waltz, Olivia Beavers, John Hinderaker and Scott Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Trump’s running mate, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio joined Hugh this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Neil Gorsuch joined Hugh for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the “Administrative State” and his new book, Over Ruled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The VP stepped away from the teleprompter last night and the result was…word salad. She and President Biden —quite obviously impaired— greeted returning hostages at Andrews Air Force Base and none of it was reassuring. Hugh discusses that with Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford and also provides an intro to “Duane’s World”: The new podcast from Hugh’s senior producer of 25 years Duane Patterson. Ever wonder what doesn’t make it on to the show from the “stack of stuff” and “clip sheet?” Duane Patterson explains it all for you with his new venture behind the curtain of Hugh’s program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel assassinated the head of Hamas and the number 2 of Hezbollah yesterday. Hugh talks about the strikes with Dan Senor of the “Call Me Back” podcast, Matt Continneti of AEI and the Commentary podcast, Congressman Michael Waltz (R-FL-06), a member of the House Intel Committee, Mary Katharine Ham, Olivia Beavers, and Tammy Bruce, author of the new book “Fear Itself: Exposing the Left’s Mind-Killing Agenda”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh opened today’s show by speaking with former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Dr. Michael Oren as Israel considers its response to Hezbollah's massacre of the children playing soccer. Plus, Hugh interviews Ken Khachigian about his new book “Behind Closed Doors: In The Room With Nixon and Reagan.” He also talks with Salena Zito and Jim Geraghty about how VP Harris’s ascension changes the race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson wraps up the week filling in for Hugh and talking with Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Davis fills in for Hugh and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Noah Rothman, Jim Talent, David Harsanyi, Peter Roff, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Ortagus, former spokesperson for the State Department and founder of Polaris National Security, fills in for Hugh, discussing the news of the morning and talking with Matthew Continetti, Mary Katharine Ham, Rep. Steve Scalise, Trey Gowdy, and Olivia Beavers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Davis guest hosts and talks with David Drucker, Byron York, Eli Lake, Bret Baier, and Dr. Carson Holloway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, host of the podcast, "Duane's World" and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today and talks with Vic Matus, Salena Zito, and Jim Geraghty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the most important moments of former (and future) President Trump’s speech and discussed with Ben Domenech not only the GOP’s great week in Milwaukee but the confusion and deep bitterness overwhelming the Democratic Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh plays the crucial portions of Senator Vance’s acceptance speech and gets reaction from Noah Rothman, Jim Talent, Josh Kraushaar, and Martha McCallum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh opened the show with excerpts from another stunning disaster at the podium for President Biden. He spoke with RNC Chair Whatley, Senate GOP Whip John Thune, Rep. Michael Waltz, Mary Katharine Ham, Matt Continetti, and PA’s next senator, Dave McCormick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh gathered reactions to the selection by former President Trump of Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate from Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Tom Cotton of Arkansas as well as Bret Baier and Byron York of Fox News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Trump’s lead lawyer Todd Blanche joined Hugh today to discuss the status of all the cases against Donald Trump in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s rulings in Trump v. U.S. and Erlinger v U.S. and Monday’s dismissal of the case brought by Jack Smith in Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh speaks with veteran federal prosecutor and National Review senior writer Andrew C. McCarthy about the attempt to kill former President Trump and McCarthy’s analysis of where the murderer’s motives fit in the long and tragic spectrum of political violence in America over the past 60 years. Bethany Mandel, Jim Geraghty and Rich Lowry add their analysis and Mike Gallagher sets the scene in Milwaukee as the GOP convention prepares to open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the attempt to kill Donald Trump Saturday and puts it in the context of political violence from at home and directed from abroad that dates to the assassination of JFK in 1963.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh rarely takes calls but did for the first hour this AM to allow worried Americans to voice that alarm over the president’s continued fade. Hugh also got reactions from Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford, and then from Ohio’s GOP nominee for the Senate Bernie Moreno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh wrote about the very compliant White House press in his Fox News column today and whether they will actually show up for Joe Biden’s press conference at 5:30 (on the Salem News Channel). He also opened the show by reviewing the avalanche of bad news for Biden. The same questions dominated interviews with Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Dan Sullivan (R-AL), former Senator Jim Talent, future senator from Wisconsin Eric Hovde, plus former Ambassador from Israel to the U.S. Dr. Michael Oren and Josh Kraushaar of Jewish Insider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Hugh reviews the news of the Democrats' fading hopes of forcing out the fading President Biden, he reviews the "Trump Platform" with Matt Continetti, author of "The Right," an intellectual history of conservatism. Matt is also a fellow at AEI and a regular contributor to the Commentary podcast. Plus Mary Katharine Ham and Olivia Beavers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with David Drucker, Byron York and Bret Baier about the story shaking the White House and the Democratic Party: Is Joe Biden up to another run much less four and a half more years? Plus: Hugh speaks with Admiral James Stavridis (USN, Ret.) about the upcoming NATO summit and with Admiral Mike Studeman (USN, Ret) about the threat to Taiwan from China and his new book "Might of the Chain".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests and callers all agreed today: President Biden should not stay president. Hugh talks with Senator Tom Cotton, Vic Matus, Salena Zito, David Bahnsen, Jim Geraghty, and callers about the erosion both of Joe Biden’s capacity to be president and the support for him in the country to keep shuffling on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As promised, Hugh covers the mutiny of President Biden with audio clips on this special Saturday edition of Highly Concentrated Hugh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic Party makes the gang waiting for Caesar at the Forum appear mild and amiable. To mix metaphors, every shark in the ocean is gathered round the shores of Delaware. Will Joe Biden’s candidacy make it through the weekend? Hugh talks with Sarah Bedford of the Washington Examiner about the crumbling support for Joe Biden and the seeming inevitability of Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket on today’s podcast. Dr. Michael Oren joins Hugh from Tel Aviv to update us on Joe Biden’s call with PM Netanyahu yesterday Plus, an update on the U.K.’s elections and a look ahead to Sunday’s vote in France from DailyChatter.com’s Philip Balboni. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After reviewing headlines and breaking news, Hugh spoke with Rachel Goldberg this morning, mother of Hersh, who joined Hugh on this the 271st day of the captivity of the hostages. Rachel and Hugh talked about Hersh, about the millions of people around the world working and praying for his freedom and freedom for all of Hamas’ hostages. The Facebook page for “Bring Hersh Home” is here.Hugh then spoke with the host of “Call Me Back” Dan Senor about the conditions in Gaza and the looming expansion of Israel’s war with Hezbollah on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. Hugh then discussed President Biden’s infirmity with Congressman Michael Waltz, former Missouri Senator Jim Talent, and Olivia Beavers of Politico as the ice begins to break under Biden. Finally, Hugh spoke with Andre Laubacher about “Humanality” – a growing movement to put technology back into balance with a well-lived life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court gave Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and George W Bush a big win yesterday, as well as all future presidents. Hugh reviews the Court’s decisions and discusses them with Senator Tom Cotton, who sits on the Judiciary Committee, and with Professors Jonathan Adler of Case Western Reserve Law School and Steve Vladeck of Georgetown Law. Plus David Drucker and Byron York on the ongoing fallout from the massive debate fail by President Biden, Len Khordokovsky from Israel on the Jewish State’s multi-front war, and Dr. Zuhdi Jasser on his Congressional race in AZ’s 4rth CD (Dr. Jasser’s website is ZforAZ.com).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh opens today’s pod with his background in bio, which he does every month for new radio affiliates. Then it’s on to the question of the day: Sould Joe go? Answers from Vic Matus, Salena Zito, Bethany Mandel, and Jim Geraghty. Then an interview with Col. Kurt Schlichter (USA, Ret) about his new thriller “The Attack” which alerts you to what is coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews Thursday night’s debate and the debacle and smoking ruins left behind by President Biden. Hugh uses the post-debate tape of many blue bubble commentators and analysts to convey the utter panic within the left’s media commentariat, and talks with Ben Domenech and RNC Chairman Michael Whatley about what Democrats do next and the strength of former President Donald Trump as June turns into July with Democrats in disarray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh was joined by Professor Jonathan Turley to discuss his brand new best-seller “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech In An Age of Rage”. As the Supreme Court decided a major First Amendment case of social media’s ties to the federal government Thursday, the interview could not be better timed. Get the professor’s book and get smart about speech in this very contentious age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh sets the stage for tonight’s big debate against the backdrop of today’s news. Guests former Israeli Ambassador Dr. Michael Oren and National Review’s Noah Rothman weigh in on the questions they’d like asked, and Hugh’s new Fox News column on what should not be asked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh was stunned by President Biden’s U.N. Ambassador’s opening remarks at the U.N. Security Council Tuesday. Hugh played the remarks for Matt Continetti, Rep. Michael Waltz, and Josh Kraushaar as Hugh explained his disbelief as well as his conviction that no supporter of or friend to Israel who votes in the fall can vote for Joe Biden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh hosted former Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) to assess President Biden’s perilous policies around the world. Hugh also spoke with Bret Baier, David Drucker, and Byron York about the debate, and Bethany Mandel about a moving recovery and reburial of a World War 2 warrior in the American Cemetery which she attended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the first presidential debate looming, Israel urgently needs weapons that Biden Administration is slow walking and Ukraine has forced the Russian Black Sea fleet back into its ports. Captain Jerry Hendrix (USN, Ret.) and Danielle Pletka of AEI join Hugh to discuss a “Mahanist” naval strategy for the U.S., and the key points to watch for in the debate as U.S. support for Israel and Ukraine should take center stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is much hotter on Israel’s northern border as well as in Gaza, and the presidential election is now glowing and won’t stop until November. Hugh runs through the news and talks about it with Ben Domenech, Clifford May, and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A parade of national security experts joined Hugh today beginning with Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien discussing his new Foreign Affairs essay “The Return of Peace Through Strength”, followed by the ranking Republican (and future chair) of Senate Armed Services Committee Roger Wicker, former Senator Jim Talent, Ambassador Michael Oren (from Israel) and the Reagan Institute’s Rachel Hoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum joined Hugh this morning to discuss the war drums from China, the threat of terrorism from the 10 million plus who have crossed our southern border illegally in the past four years, and Joe Biden’s wavering support for Israel. Plus, Senator John Barrasso, Ohio’s next senator Bernie Moreno, Congressman Michael Waltz, Byron York, Mary Katharine Ham, and Olivia Beavers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Senators Dan Sullivan, Tom Cotton, and Rick Scott as well as Vic Matus, David Drucker, Adm. James Stavridis, Bret Baier, and Eric Metaxas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The exit of President Biden from the LA fundraiser is the talk of the land as concerns over his infirmity skyrocket. Plus, Hugh and Trey Gowdy talk Donald Trump’s options for running mate, and interviews with Bethany Mandel, Charles C.W. Cooke, Salena Zito, and VA-7 candidate for Congress (and Green Beret) Derrick Anderson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news and talks with Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh sets the stage with his opening and then talks with Australia’s former PM and currently Australia’s Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd, former Senator Jim Talent, future senator Dave McCormick, Wall Street Journal Reporter and author of a great new bio of Xi Jin Ping —Party of One— talk about the threat to Taiwan from China, Hugh’s new Fox News column on that threat and deterring it, and with former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren and National Review’s Noah Rothman about Israel’s successful’s rescue of four hostages and the meltdown on the American Left over it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Carr, the best-selling former SEAL behind the hit “Terminal List” joins Hugh to discuss his new thriller “Red Sky Mourning” which will do more to educate America on the threat from China than all the columns in all the media and all the think tank reports of the last decade. Plus, Representative Mike Waltz on Al Qaeda in Afghanistan and ISIS crossing the southern border, Mary Katharine Ham of Getting Hammered, and Olivia Beavers on the House GOP’s planned meeting with former (and future?) President Trump Thursday,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Times of Israel Senior Analyst Haviv Rettig Gur joined Hugh this morning to discuss Saturday’s rescue, Netanyahu’s political position after the departure of Gantz, and the extraordinary story in today’s Wall Street Journal on Sinwar’s messages since 10/7, plus Senator Tom Cotton on the war in Gaza and the CCP’s intentions from now until the election and Yale Law School Professor Jed Rubenfeld on the grounds for appeal former President Trump can pursue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reads his latest Washington Post column and talks with Vic Matus, Salena Zito, Bethany Mandel, and Hope Seck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassador Michael Oren joins Hugh to discuss the situation in Israel. Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford talk Veepstakes and The Daily Chatter’s Philip Balboni takes the program to…Armenia? Yes, and for a very good reason (which you can review at length in today’s Daily Chatter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh spends an hour with Elizabeth Dias of The New York Times, co-author, along with her colleague Lisa Lerer, of the new book ‘The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Trulio, president and CEO of the Reagan Foundation, joined Hugh to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day Eve and President Reagan’s speech on the bluffs of Normandy four decades ago. Plus, Mary Katharine Ham on folk music dad and a conversation with Kari Lake about the AZ Senate race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After speaking with Pete Hegseth about his new book “The War on Warriors” and Senator Tom Cotton and Byron York, Hugh reviews the reasons behind the outrage fueling the spending spree on the Trump campaign. Where did all this outrage come from? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extraordinary outpouring of campaign contributions to former President Trump’s campaign in the days since his convictions leads today’s pod as Hugh runs through reactions to the verdict and talks with first-time donors who called his show, along with Vic Matus, Salena Zito, Bethany Mandel, and Jim Geraghty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh spoke with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson this AM and played a selection of the outraged responses from serious people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Clinton’s famed 1992 “war room” had the sign and the slogan: “It’s the economy stupid.” It is still true but if I could put one sub-sign under it, that sign would read “It’s the submarines stupid” to remind everyone on the campaign staff to remind the candidate every day to talk about the Silent Service and how much we depend upon it and how and why Donald Trump has to throw everything he can at fixing it. Captain Jerry Hendrix (USN, Ret.) is also Dr. Jerry Hendrix, historian. Today we discussed at length his long article from American Affairs: “Sunk at the Pier: Crisis in the American Submarine Industrial Base."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert DeNiro’s meltdown Tuesday outside the NY courthouse where former President Trump is on trial warmed the hearts of the small percentage of Americans who share his TDS affliction. Hugh discusses DeNiro and TDS with Mary Katharine Ham, Salena Zito, and Bethany Mandel before turning to Israel in Gaza and the Biden Pier with Congressman Michael Waltz and Joshua Kraushaar plus a chat with MT Governor Greg Gianforte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tom Cotton, Bret Baier and Byron York all discuss the last week of the show trial of former President Trump with Hugh, plus a long interview with Dmitri Alperovitch about his new book “World On The Brink”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh recaps the week and talks with Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh’s new Fox News column reviews former President Trump’s need for a national security team. He discusses the wisdom of doing this with former Senator Jim Talent and Josh Kraushaar, before talking with Commentary’s Abe Greenwald about his essay “The Woke Jihad” which went viral these past few days, plus Senator Rick Scott who declared his candidacy to replace Mitch McConnell at year’s end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Rep. Michael Waltz from Florida, Olivia Beavers of Politico, and Mary Katharine Ham, co-host of Getting Hammered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biden Administration is doing its best to stop Israel from winning in Gaza and specifically in Rafah. Hugh talks about the war with Haviv Rettig Gur of the Times of Israel, with Senators Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz about the Manhattan show trial of Donald Trump, and with David Drucker and Byron York about Trump Veep candidates and his trial. Pennsylvania’s next senator Dave McCormick joins Hugh as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O’Brien joined Hugh from Tel Aviv this AM to explain the U.S.-Israeli relationship, Jim Geraghty and John Campbell run down the Veepstakes, plus U.S. Senate candidates Bernie Moreno who is running in Ohio, and Tim Sheehy who is running in MT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh plays the Harrison Butker commencement speech and lets you hear what he actually said. Plus Ben Domenech and Terry Pluto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Donald Trump joined Hugh this AM to talk all things 2024, plus Congressman Michael Waltz, Congressman Ken Calvert, Olivia Beavers, Mary Katharine Ham, and Daniel Polisar, the father of 3 IDF soldiers presently deployed in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow, those polls. Is the bottom falling out on Joe Biden? Hugh discusses with Senator Tom Cotton, Bret Baier, Byron York, and David Drucker. Plus: Trump’s Veepstakes down to the wire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duke University professor and New York Times columnist Frank Bruni joined Hugh for an hour-plus conversation about Frank’s new and thought-provoking book “The Age of Grievance.” Much agreement between them and much disagreement but all done in a civil and sustained fashion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday of last week, President Biden imposed an arms embargo on Israel and has been buried by an avalanche of criticisms in the wake of his CNN announcement. Hugh reviews the key developments of the weekend and talks with Dan Senor of the “Call Me Back” podcast who hosted PM Netanyahu yesterday, plus Bethany Mandel, Jim Geraghty, Salena Zito, and former Congressman John Campbell. And a bonus discussion of umpires, good and bad. (The latter includes Hugh’s producer and co-host of the podcast “Look Through The Chaos” w/ Campbell)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Ben Domenech, Sarah Bedford, and Sonny Bunch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh explains the president’s astonishing turn against Israel and discusses with former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. Michael Oren, Senator John Cornyn, the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies’ Cliff May and Jonathan Schanzer, former Senator Jim Talent, and Josh Kraushaar, editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh, very reluctantly, discusses the NYC trial of former President Trump with Andrew C. McCarthy, former AUSA in the SDNY and the very best analyst of these proceedings anywhere. Hugh also talks with Mary Katharine Ham about how the trial is “playing” with suburban moms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Israel begins its Rafah operation, the United States cuts off the shipment of precision munitions (inexplicable if Israel is to continue to keep civilian casualties to a historical low for warfare.) Hugh reviews these developments and discussed them with Senator Tom Cotton, Bret Baier, Admiral James Stavridis (USN, Ret.) Byron York and David Drucker. Hugh also comments on his new Fox News column.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the weekend news including Israel’s opening of its offensive into Rafah, and the Sunday show’s glimpse of the VeepStakes underway, plus Ben Domenech, Jim Geraghty, Bethany Mandel, and Phil Balboni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The president spent less than 5 minutes on his statement on campus violence and very little of that 5 minutes on the wave of anti-Semitic speech on campuses and in the streets. Hugh reviews the remarks, discusses them with Ben Domenech, and updates how Donald Trump is surging and Biden diving in the race for the White House. Plus: Friday at the movies with Sonny Bunch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassador Michael Oren, the Times of Israel's Haviv Rettig Gur, former Senator Jim Talent, Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale and Josh Kraushaar all join Hugh to discuss at length the turning point approaching Israel's government: Forward into Rafah or retreat and, in essence, defeat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yossi Klein Halevi is one of Israel’s leading public intellectuals. He joined me for a long conversation on the situation in Israel today after almost seven months of war. After that long interview, Congressman Michael Waltz joined Hugh to review yesterday’s testimony on the Hill of SecDef Austin and his visit to Columbia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Senator Tom Cotton about upheavals on America’s campuses and with the Washington Post’s Dan Balz about the imminent collapse of the U.K.’s Tories who, we both agree, are going to suffer an election defeat every bit as stunning as the GOP’s in 1964 and Canada’s Progressive Conservatives in 1993. Plus, David Drucker and Byron York on the campus unrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story after story about the hostage negotiations between Israel and the terrorists in Hamas, but Ambassador Michael Oren cleared it up for us this morning. Plus, Trey Gowdy quizzing me on the buzz around the former (and future) President Trump’s new national security team, Admiral Stavridis, Jim Geragty, Salena Zito, and former Congressman John Campbell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court held a 2 hour and 40 minute argument Thursday in the case of Trump v. U.S. and the questions from the bench made clear this will be a very complicated decision in a very important case of first impression. Hugh reviews the arguments and reactions. Plus, Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford on the ongoing war in Gaza and the ongoing circus in the Manhattan courtroom and on campuses across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the visit of Speaker Johnson and other House Republicans to Columbia yesterday, as well as the real problem on campus, which is ignorance of history —especially the history of the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the founding of the state of Israel— and of the end of colonialism generally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker Mike Johnson joined Hugh to discuss his trip today to speak to Jewish Students at Columbia, plus discussions on national security and the prosecution of Donald Trump with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Congressman Michael Waltz (who has been passed the baton from the now retired Mike Gallagher), Jeff Crank and Dave McCormick. Plus, Mary Katharine Ham and Olivia Beavers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the latest on college protests and President Biden's comments when asked about them. On today's show: David Drucker, Byron York, Senator Tom Cotton, Adm. James Stavridis (USN, Ret.), former Rep. Mike Rogers, and Bret Baier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery (USN Ret.) joined Hugh to review the specifics of the National Security Supplemental that passed the House Saturday, plus conversations about the bill with Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska and former Congressman John Campbell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Senator Joni Ernst and Ben Domenech about Israel’s strike into Iran last night and what, if anything, Western media can say about the response thus far. Plus, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting returned from Israel this week and briefs Hugh on his trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Dr. Michael Oren joined Hugh to review the options in front of PM Netanyahu and the War Cabinet, the return of Naftali Bennett, and more. Plus, Senator Marsha Blackburn and Congressman Mike Garcia on the aid bills the House will vote on Saturday, and the state of the 2024 presidential race with Noah Rothman, former Senator Jim Talent, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks about the retaliation Israel is preparing against Iran with Admiral Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), with retiring Congressman Mike Gallagher about the ongoing effort to get TikTok out of the control of the CCP, Mary Katharine Ham of “Getting Hammered” pod fame, and Jesse Waters about his new book “Get It Together.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh is joined by Senator Tom Cotton, Congressman Ryan Zinke, and Admiral Ryan Zinke, all veterans of very hot conflicts, to explain what they think should happen next in Israel’s response and by Cliff May, President of the Foundation of Democracies on the same subject of “What Next”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh hosted Ambassador Michael Oren, Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, and former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien to answer that question, along with Salena Zito, Bethany Mandel, former Rep. John Campbell, and David Bahnsen for reactions from the American public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting fame joined me for a half hour this morning from a Jerusalem on edge, plus updates on American politics from Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Senator Sullivan, Governor Glenn Youngkin and Ambassador Michael Oren about the threat to Israel from Iran and how the Jewish State is restoring deterrence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After opening show by playing perhaps the dumbest thing of consequence that President Biden has ever said —really— Hugh enjoys a day of guests from Hillsdale that collectively display the remarkable nature of the college.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from 72 hours in Ohio (and two long stretches on America’s worst interstate: the PA Turnpike) — Hugh reviews with Bethany Mandel and others the betrayal of Israel by President Biden and Secretary Blinken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Trump joined Hugh for a half-hour conversation that began with Israel and ended with yachts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australian Prime Minister and current Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd joined Hugh to talk about AUKUS and our Virginia Class submarine fleet expanding via an Australian shipyard. Plus, Senators Cotton and Johnson on Trump 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh was joined this AM by Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova. Also on today's podcast: David Drucker, Byron York, Adm. James Stavridis, and Bret Baier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh kicks off Q2 of a presidential election year by asking callers and guests: Has anyone not made up his or her mind about the Biden-Trump rematch?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh was joined this AM by the new Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley. Hugh discusses Israel’s war in Gaza and the one looming in Lebanon with Ambassador Michael Oren, Noah Rothman, and Josh Kraushaar. Plus, a wonderful Easter poem from Tarzana Joe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hard on Joe Biden betraying Israel at the UN, NBC betrays Ronna McDaniel who more than anyone else is responsible for the debate the co-hosted and the attempt to rehabilitate a news division tainted by NBC. Plus, Jonathan Haidt on his new best-seller “The Anxious Generation.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. threw Israel under the U.N. Bus yesterday and not surprisingly Hamas then rejected the U.S. hostage deal which the U.S. had jammed down Israel’s throat. Another stellar display of incompetence by Team Biden. Plus: MSNBC melts down as a conservative, Ronna McDaniel, gets hired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Senor, host of the “Call Me Pod,” Bethany Mandel and Salena Zito are my guests as we talk about Israel, the war in Gaza (and maybe soon in Lebanon) and the VP who “studied the maps."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh plays portions of Ambassador Ron Dermer’s interview with Dan Senor and reviews all that is happening in Gaza. Plus, Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford on the real opening of Campaign 2024 between Biden and Trump, and Sonny Bunch on Dune.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Morrissey fills in for Hugh and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Noah Rothman, Jim Talent, Cam Edwards, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Sen. Ron Johnson, Rep. Mike Gallagher, and Tom Cotton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with David Drucker, Byron York, Adm. James Stavridis, Bret Baier, and Rob Portman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Senator J.D. Vance, former Congressman John Campbell, Salena Zito, and Bethany Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Senor, host of the "Call Me Back" podcast joins Hugh to discuss Team Biden and Senator Schumer turning on Israel and the cost to Democrats of Jewish American descent and friends of Israel vote in the fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Saturday President Biden drew a red line around Hamas’ last refuge —in the Gazan city of Rafah— but Wednesday the president’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan blamed the media for creating the “red line.” Former Secretary Gates was right: Joe Biden has never gotten a major national security issue correct. When Gates first said that it was a decade ago. Biden is still striking out, again and again, and the incoherence is deeply troubling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Assistant United States Attorney Andrew C. McCarthy joined Hugh for a deep dive into the political show trial of former President Donald Trump that gets underway in Manhattan on March 25 (barring some unforeseen interlocutory appeal based on the pending case about the extent of presidential immunity for conduct while president which is going to beard before the United States Supreme Court in late April.) Bragg’s case is a show trial of a particularly repugnant sort, the first ever in American history of the leading opposition party candidate, and Andy McCarthy is the go-to analyst for this case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews tomorrow’s vote in the House on a bill to ban or force the sale of TikTok and discusses it with Senator Tom Cotton and David Drucker. Plus, candidate for Congress in VA’s 7th Derrick Anderson, Senate candidate from Ohio Frank LaRose, and co-authors Admiral James Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman on their new novel “2054.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden used the State of the Union to flail Israel and doubled down on Saturday in an interview with Jonathan Capehart. Ambassador Oren responded to Hugh at length today and in direct fashion, stripped of the diplomatic niceties. Biden's growing infirmity should not be allowed to undercut Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haviv Rettig Gur, senior analyst for the Times of Israel, joined Hugh for the first hour of today’s show to provide an Israeli’s response to President Biden’s State of the Union speech, plus a summary reaction from Ben Domenech, editor-at-large of The Spectator and Fox News Contributor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Col. Kurt Schlichter, senior columnist for Townhall.com, and author of "The Attack" fills in for Hugh today and talks with Noah Rothman, senior writer for National Review, Rep. Mike Garcia of CA's 27th district, and Mike Davis, founder of The Article III Project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the final results of a Super Tuesday landslide for Donald Trump and the first certain look at The Rematch (or the Rose Basement Campaign). Plus, Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn, Mary Katharine Ham, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the CCP Mike Gallagher, and Dr. Michael Oren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh previews Super Tuesday and then spends most of the program on a critical chalice ahead for Israel: When to take the war to Hamas’ last stronghold: Rafah. Hugh is joined by the Times of Israel's Haviv Rettig Gur, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Senator Tom Cotton, and Bret Baier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden and former President Trump will romp tomorrow but there’s some hope for Ambassador Haley coming off her first win in the D.C. primary yesterday. Hugh covers the news and talks with Salena Zito, Bethany Mandel, and former Congressman John Campbell as he opens up what is likely to be the last significant day in voting news until November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Domenech joined Hugh to discuss the best GOP legislative leader of Hugh’s lifetime and the decision of SCOTUS to take the presidential immunity case, plus Sarah Bedford, Phil Balboni, Sonny Bunch on Dune, and Tarzana Joe on a “Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit” March 1 show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh’s new FoxNews.com column stresses how House Republicans can move the Supplemental and contrast their seriousness on immigration issues to the Democrats’ incoherence on the issue, plus a salute to Senator Mitch McConnell, a look at the Supreme Court’s decision to take up former President Trump’s appeal of the D.C. Circuit’s ruling on presidential immunity, and a chat with Chairman Gallagher about his trip to Taiwan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Michigan primary was essentially the last hurdle for both likely nominees, with Trump facing an open primary against Nikki Haley and President Biden facing Rashida Tlaib’s effort to rally support for Hamas by urging Democrats to vote “uncommitted.” Trump and Biden both romped with R turnout significantly higher than D. Mary Katharine Ham joined Hugh to discuss, plus Olivia Beavers on the federal government shutdown cliff approaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh’s new Fox News column is the backdrop to today’s show. Joe Biden announced a ceasefire that is not happening and today’s program makes clear why. Plus Senator Tom Cotton, Bret Baier, David Drucker, Byron York, and Admiral Stavridis (USN, Ret.).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump wins big in South Carolina and that’s three-in-a-row for the former president. Hugh talks about that plus today’s argument at SCOTUS over Big Tech and the States. Also on the show today: Jim Geraghty, Salena Zito, Bethany Mandel, and Joe Pickett’s creator C.J. Box is back talking about “Three-Inch Teeth” his brand new best-seller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today and speaks with Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Noah Rothman, Steve Krakauer, Jim Talent, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh sat down for an extended chat with Alex Ward, national security reporter for Politico about his new book, "The Internationalists".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the trial balloon floated by Team Biden to impose a cease fire on Israel via a U.S. sponsored “cease fire” resolution at the Security Council. He also discusses it with Senator Tom Cotton, Byron York and David Drucker as well as an interview with Fran Maier about his terrific new book on the state of Catholicism in America: “True Confessions.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Then you should listen to Hugh today because he did too so you’d have fresh content on this Monday. Hugh unpacks the falllout from Putin’s murder of Navalny and talks with Jim Geraghty and Morgan Ortagus about it. Plus a chat with John Campbell on whatever it is that the Fed is doing right now and with Bethany Mandel on whether home schoolers should get today off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford join Hugh for the week in review which centered on Israel’s indifference to the infirm president, the Fani Willis meltdown, Russia’s new weapons, and the urgent need to pass the national security supplemental. If Speaker Johnson has the votes, he can attach H.R. 2 to what the Senate sent over and send it back, or he can nod at the discharge petition and watch that sail through. Either way is fine by me, but if we can agree that Russia’s new threat in space adds clarity to their status vis-a-vis us, let’s get the aid to Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine stat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show, Hugh talks with AEI’s Matt Continetti (who is also co-host of the “must listen” Commentary pod), Josh Kraushaar, former Senator Jim Talent, Noah Rothman, and Leland Vittert about Biden’s rapidly accelerating U-turn on supporting Israel, plus Hugh’s new column for Fox News on whether Senator Tom Cotton ought to be Donald Trump’s running mate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassador Haley joined Hugh this AM to discuss campaign ‘24, Donald Trump’s slam on her husband, and the need for Joe Biden to resign. Then, Senator Tom Cotton on the just-passed Senate bill to aid Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine, Charlie Spiering on his new book about Kamala Harris: “Amateur Hour,” followed by David Drucker and Byron York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with former federal prosecutor and Fox News Contributor Andrew C. McCarthy about the Hur Report —which as they both emphatically agree did NOT exonerate President Biden. Plus, conversations about whether the president should resign with John Campbell, Bethany Mandel, and David Bahnsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews Special Counsel Hur’s conclusions on President Biden’s acuity and the president’s angry “President Sisi of Mexico” press conference and concludes as do most objective folks that he’s not fit to be president anymore and should resign. Also, selections from the United States Supreme Court playing buzkashi with the Colorado Supreme Court decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh makes the case in his new Fox News column that the GOP in the Senate and House should support aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. He’s joined by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), former Senator Jim Talent, Dr. Michael Oren, Noah Rothman, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Hugh this AM to discuss big votes they both have to take on the Supplemental (assuming it passes the Senate) and on Gallagher’s vote not to impeach Secretary Mayorkas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The text of the non-secure border bill was released Sunday and it was dead by Monday night. Hugh discusses why with Senator Tom Cotton, David Drucker, and Byron York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the utter failure of the draft border bill in the Senate and talks with Senator Lankford about it as well as Salena Zito, Jim Geraghty, Bethany Mandel, John Hinderaker, and John Campbell. Plus a chat with Doug Lesmerises about the best college football pod available: Kings of the North.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews his new Fox News column and why senators are hiding the bill from the public. He also talks with Arsen Ostrovsky, head of the Israel-based International Legal Forum, and Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States about UNRWA and why it must be shut down completely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Times of Israel’s Haviv Rettig Gur joins Hugh Hewitt (and eventually Mary Katharine Ham) for an update on the war in Gaza and the politics in Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh welcomed back Ambassador Haley to the program today. Most of the conversation was on the necessary response to Iran’s killing of three U.S. soldiers and wounding of scores of others. Hugh also interviewed Senators Tom Cotton and Roger Wicker on the same topic, as well as Admiral Stavridis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Florida Senator Rick Scott, National Review’s Jim Geraghty, Bethany Mandel, and Salena Zito on the wide open border and the Wall that is needed but which Senate Republicans are not demanding in the “negotiations.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Nikki Haley actually beat Donald Trump for the nomination? Unlikely but possible, and the rush to say “No” suggests people who don’t follow politics closely. Trump is an enormous favorite, but…stuff happens. And a two-person race focuses on new issues. Hugh discusses this and is joined by guests Noah Rothman, Jim Talent, Mary Kissell, and Josh Kraushaar on the same subject.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh plays the key parts of speeches by both former President Trump and Ambassador Haley, and interviews Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Deborah Fisher (R-NE). Plus, John Ondrasik of “Five for Fighting” on his new single “We are not OK"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh checks in with Bret Baier, David Drucker and Byron York, all on the ground in the Granite State, and talks the immigration reform negotiations in the Senate with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton. Sounds like the Senate GOP is headed for another self-destructive flyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassador Haley joined Hugh this morning to discuss the obvious: the campaign. They spent most of the time, however, on Iran’s apparent decision to seek a confrontation with the United States and the frailty of President Biden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks about former President Trump’s appearance with Sean Hannity and Ambassador Haley’s CNN Townhall along with the realities of the polling. It is very difficult to see how any objective analyst doesn’t conclude Donald Trump is the prohibitive favorite to be the GOP nominee. Ben Domenech and Hugh discuss this reality as well as why the GOP must define 900 miles of Border Wall as a victory in the Supplemental negotiations and get that win or walk away. Plus, Sarah Bedford on the negotiations over the Wall and John Ondrasik’s new music video “OK."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis talks to Hugh Hewitt about his campaign, the proposed Biden-Schumer “deal” on the table and whether House and Senate GOP should reject it, as well as Chevron deference and why it matters so much that this made-up doctrine be consigned to the dustbin of Constitutional history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh explains that the Senate GOP is close to blowing the 2024 election by proposing a “supplemental” funding deal for Israel (good), Ukraine (good) and “immigration law reform without a Wall” (awful.) The alleged Senate package is policy and political suicide coined by Senate staffers who never have to win elections. The Wall is 80% issue. If Democratic negotiators won’t agree to authorize it and appropriate the funds for its construction this year, walk away and run the election on that issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews former President Trump’s sweeping victory in the Iowa Caucuses last night, with an emphasis on why Iowa’s vaunted “evangelicals” went for him —discussed in his FoxNews column here— and discusses the results with Senator Tom Cotton, Byron York, and David M. Drucker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh previews tonight’s caucus and marks the 100th day of Israel’s war of survival with interviews with Bethany Mandel, Matt Continetti, and Jim Geraghty. Today also marks the return of former Congressman John Campbell who will be back commenting on the Fed and the economy from his perspective as a former member of the House Financial Services and Budget Committees. The pod will also bring you the arguments made by two of Israel’s advocates before the ICJ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. and U.K. hit 60 targets overnight and President Biden —who made the Saudis stop their war against Houthis two years ago— did not make a televised statement. No surprise there as President Bumble racks up another national security fiasco and immigration negotiations are set to produce a bill that will fail unless a fully funded and authorized 900 miles of border wall are in it, with construction to be completed in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dueling Events on CNN and Fox. Plus, from Israel: Haviv Rettig Gur and Michael Oren. From the U.S.: Senator Dan Sullivan, Noah Rothman, John Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker Mike Johnson Joins Hugh to discuss the budget deal, immigration reform and aid to Israel and Ukraine, and the need to focus on Election 2024. Also on today's podcast: Rep. Mike Gallagher, Mary Katharine Ham, and Matt Dixon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh relays his new “Morning Glory” column from FoxNews.com and talks about the argument for former President Trump to roll out his VP and Cabinet selections early. Plus, immigration reform bill talk with Senators Tom Cotton and Joni Ernst as well as PA Senate candidate Dave McCormick. Byron York and David Drucker round out today's podcast by discussing how Iowa and New Hampshire are taking form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is an astonishing thing: The president did not know that the SecDef was in intensive care. This is just another example of the haplessness of Team Biden from top to Biden. Hugh reviews the fiasco as well as the latest news from Israel and the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh argues that Americans are losing focus on what is the opening phase of at least a major regional war begun on 10/7 by the depraved barbarians —losing their focus because it’s been diverted by the (very) important stories of the anti-Semitism at Harvard, Penn, etc and of course the presidential election. Today’s pod points to Commentary’s pod (which should be a daily listen) and to news sources that should be in everyone’s email each morning, “News Items” and “Daily Chatter” substacks. If you listen to this pod and Commentary and you spend 20 minutes reading News Items and Daily Chatter every M-F you will be better informed than 95% of Americans and 99% of “journalists” who love horse races and polls but not facts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and the former governor talked about recent NH polling and the path forward for his presidential campaign. Also on today's pod is Daniel Poneman, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy and former President and CEO of Centrus Energy Corp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday’s Commentary podcast, John Podhoretz remarked on the “elemental force” that is Donald Trump but did not spend time on the sources of that force. In 2016, Peggy Noonan speculated that the “unprotected” in the U.S. were rising up in rebellion against the nation’s “protected.” Today Hugh spent most of his show discussing how the Claudine Gay debacle at Harvard is combining with other issues to fuel the anger of the unprotected and propel Trump forward again. He discusses with among others Salena Zito, Mary Katharine Ham, Jim Geraghty, and Congressman Mike Gallagher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks about Israel’s seven-front war with “Call Me Back” pod host Dan Senor and Bethany Mandel, plus the 2024 Presidential Election opens in Iowa in 13 days followed by New Hampshire in three weeks. Hugh discusses with David Drucker of The Dispatch, Byron York, and Dean Pete Peterson of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Trump talks with Hugh about standing with Israel, “polluting the blood,” VP and SecDef lists, and debates post-New Hampshire if it’s down to one Republican.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh is joined by Terry Pluto, who has won every award for sports writing there is and who has seamlessly moved into podcasting while keeping up with the always-avaricious sports fans of Cleveland Ohio. Plus, Hugh reviews last night’s “The Panel” segment on Special Report with Bret Baier. (Hint: Hugh does not do well with bad legal takes from non-lawyer talking heads.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh’s reaction to the “dumbest contemporaneous decision I have ever seen since I started studying law in 1980 and teaching Con Law in 1996."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The border crisis has finally crossed over into every part of the American political spectrum and Americans demand that the border be closed. Americans also generally agree that Israel must be supported. Hugh talks with Senator Tom Cotton, Bret Baier, Byron York, David Drucker, Ambassador Michael Oren, and Bethany Mandel about both issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh was joined today by Haviv Rettig Gur of the Times of Israel, John Podhoretz the editor of Commentary, and historian Daniel Gordis to discuss the ten weeks since 10/7 and the reactions in America to the massacre of 10/7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday brought a hail storm of Biden Administration leaks, hints, nudges and a push on Israel to “be more careful” and “three weeks more,” all of which was apparently walked back at Sullivan’s press conference Friday in Israel. Hugh reviews the news, reminds everyone not to underestimate the ability of Team Biden to get every decision wrong on Israel as it did in Afghanistan, and discusses with Ben Domenech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talked with Governor Sununu and Nikki Haley about the governor's endorsement. Also on today's show: Noah Rothman, Dr. Michael Oren, Jim Talent, and John Strege.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senator Tom Cotton joined Hugh this morning to discuss the paralysis among Democrats over funding for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and border reform. It’s not complicated. The deal is straightforward. But the president is MIA (and has been from the start.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NJ Governor Chris Christie joined me this morning to talk campaign 2024, plus a series of updates on Israel’s war of survival and Harvard’s stark choice of renewal or ruin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh’s show focused on the counter-revolution brewing inside America’s “elite” universities which were revealed as morally and intellectually bankrupt this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined Hugh this morning to discuss last night’s debate. Hugh also welcomed Ambassador Michael Oren from Israel, Congressmen Ciscomani and Garcia on the progress of the supplemental on Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and border funding, and then former Senator Jim Talent on the need for America to provide an “Iron Dome of Diplomacy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the catastrophic (for Harvard, Penn, and MIT) hearing before Congress yesterday, and discusses it with Mary Katharine Ham. Plus, a long interview with Tim Alberta about his new book “The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews the outbreak of Trump hysteria among the Never Trump usual suspects and updates the news on Israel’s war of survival and the explosion of anti-Semitism in America. Plus, interviews with Senator Tom Cotton, Bret Baier, Byron York and Bethany Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh opened today’s show with a review of the mob outside of a Jewish-American owned deli in Philly yesterday, updates from Israel, and then interviews with Dana Perino and Len Khodorkovsky on Israel’s war of survival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh’s show today opened with two segments reviewing the decision of Israel to resume the war against Hamas and he explains how Thursday’s disastrous visit to Israel by Secretary Blinken may have given the Hamas terrorist a completely false sense of security. Blinken’s presser in Israel May have been the worst exercise of public diplomacy by an American since Dean Acheson’s infamous Press Club speech of January 12, 1950.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Henry Kissinger joined Hugh last year for a long conversation about his then-new book “Leadership,” and a decade ago for an even longer interview about his book “On China,” both of which are today’s pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh broadcasts from the American Legislative Exchange Council gathering in Arizona. On today's show:  David Drucker, senior writer, The Dispatch. Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Olivia Beavers, congressional reporter, Politico. Lisa Nelson, CEO, American Legislative Exchange Council. Danny Perez, national chair, American Legislative Exchange Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassador Oren and Haviv Rettig Gur join Hugh to discuss the extension of the pause in Gaza and whether when Hamas is destroyed in Gaza there is any path of hope for the Palestinians living there. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Tom Cotton also join Hugh with their views on Biden Administration support for Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh provides updates from the best analysts of Israel’s war for survival and talks with Ambassador Michael Oren and Josh Kraushaar before speaking with Alexandra Hudson about her wonderful new book ‘The Soul of Civility,’ which may be the best Christmas present book out there for everyone in every category!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haviv Rettig Gur of the Times of Israel, a frequent guest on Dan Senor’s “Call Me Back” podcast, joined Hugh to discuss Israel’s war against Hamas, the cease-fire and hostage release, plus much more. Also joining Hugh today: Mary Katharine Ham, Jim Geraghty, and Congressman Mike Gallagher, all of whom discuss the hostage deal, plus a conversation with Brian Kilmeade about his new book “Teddy and Booker T.".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Senor joins Hugh for a primer on Israel —past, present, and future— and Senor’s new book “The Genius of Israel”. 10/7 changes everything and Senor discusses it all. Plus, the rest of my off-air discussion with Dr. Michael Oren from earlier in today's show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joined Hugh this morning and announced he had qualified for GOP Debate #4. Hugh also talked with Chair of House Intel Committee Mike Turner about the growing threat of terrorism inside the U.S, with Chair Mike Gallagher of the House Select Committee on the CCP, as well as Congressman Chuck Fleischmann of TN and Senator Ron Johnson of WI on aid for Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Brooks joined Hugh today for a long chat about his new best-seller “How To Know A Person.” After the interview, Hugh discusses today’s March for Israel on the Mall with Ambassador Oren, Bethany Mandel, Bret Baier, David Drucker, Byron York, and Senators Tom Cotton and Dan Sullivan. A long pod but an important book and an important march.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh updates Israel’s war against the terrorists and talks with Frank Luntz about last week’s debate, specifically about the “words that work” in GOP debate formats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, November 10th, 2023: Hugh gives his first impressions of Wednesday night’s debate, a discussion he will continue next week as the war in Israel and the looming threat from the CCP realigns the electorate even as the Republican candidates chase former President Trump.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tim Scott joined Hugh to discuss U.S. support for Israel, the background checks system in place for gun buyers, and the new poll of Republican Caucus goers in Iowa; plus Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh is back from New York and covers the horrific mass shooting that took place in Lewiston, Maine. Also on today's show: Sonny Bunch, Ben Domenech, and Sarah Bedford. Originally aired Friday, October 27th, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, Producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show, fills in for Hugh today, covering the news and talking with Dr. Michael Oren and Mary Katharine Ham. Originally aired Thursday, October 26th, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Ortagus covers the news of the morning and talks with: Rep. Kat CammackRep. Andy OglesSen. Marsha BlackburnDavid UrbanOlivia BeaversCapt. Mark VandroffRep. Rich McCormickMeredith McGraw Originally aired Wednesday, October 25th, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Dan Senor, and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie about Iran’s control of Hamas and Hezbollah and whether the Biden Administration with its Obama hold-overs can ever come to grips with that reality. Originally aired Tuesday, October 24th, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ronna McDaniel joins Hugh to discuss the next GOP presidential debate in Miami and the participation of the Republican Jewish Coalition. He talks with Congressman Van Orden who is in Israel, with Josh Kraushaar, and with historian Andrew Roberts about Lord Robert’s’ new book “Conflict,” co-authored with General David Petraeus (USA, Ret.).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Ambassador O'Brien about the Iranian-backed invasion and attack of Israel by Hamas as well as the disastrous Biden administration policies that led to this escalation and breakout of war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview taped Thursday morning, General David Petraeus joined Hugh Hewitt to discuss his new book with Andrew Roberts: “Conflict”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Ortagus, former spokesperson for the State Department and founder of Polaris National Security, fills in for Hugh, covering the news of the morning with news clips and talking with former Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers, Dr. Michael Oren, Olivia Beavers, Rep. Jim Banks, Gov. Doug Burgum, and Sen. Katie Britt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michael Oren checks in from Israel. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott weigh in on President Biden’s short trip to Israel and what message he and his senior advisors are sending the world. Hugh talks with Senators Ernst, Blackburn, and Rubio along with Chairman Mike Gallagher about the Israel-Hamas war and we hear Mary Katharine Ham's reaction to the U.S. media running with Hamas' propaganda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh updates the crisis in Israel following the massacre and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Senators Cornyn and Cotton, Admiral Stavridis, Bret Baier, and Bethany Mandel on America’s response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Ambassador Michael Oren from Israel and with Andrew McCarthy and Josh Kraushaar on the preparations for war in Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special podcast, Hugh interviews NPR’s Steve Inskeep at length about his powerful new study of Lincoln and how he engaged with those who disagreed with his beliefs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh updates the developments from Israel and interviews Senator Dan Sullivan and Congressmen Mike Garcia and Ryan Zinke —fighter pilot and SEAL respectively— about the war (and the House GOP breakdown).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today. On today's show: Byron York, chief political correspondent, Washington Examiner. Sarah Bedford, political reporter, Washington Examiner. Jim Talent, senior fellow, Bipartisan Policy Center. Jim Geraghty, chief political correspondent, National Review. Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh updates the terrible toll from Israel and talks with the editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post Avi Mayer, host of the “Call Me Back” podcast Dan Senorm, and Mary Katharine Ham, plus Congressmen Mike Gallagher and Juan Ciscomani.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with David Drucker, John Bursch, Adm. James Stavridis, Bethany Mandel, Senator Pete Ricketts, and Representative Carlos Gimenez. Originally aired October 10th, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the grim situation unfolding in Israel and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Yoni Tidi, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senator Tom Cotton, and Rep. Michael Waltz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vivek stopped by today to discuss his campaign as well as the "chaos" in the House that he suggests may not be such a bad thing. Also on today's show, Senators Dan Sullivan and Rick Scott, plus Ben Domenech of The Spectator/Fox News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a historic first, the House moved to vacate the speakership following a successful challenge from a small group of House Republicans who turned against Kevin McCarthy. Many reactions on today's show, including from Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Lawler and Senator Cotton discuss the dysfunction brought about by the Knucklehead Caucus in the House and their plan to challenge Kevin McCarthy's speakership. Also on today's show: David Drucker, Byron York, Bethany Mandel, and Bret Baier. Originally aired Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Salena Zito, Philip Balboni, Adm. James Stavridis, David Cortman, Dave McCormick, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's debate night! Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Rep. Dave Joyce, Dr. Michael Oren, Jim Geraghty, Olivia Beavers, and Paul Winfree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton joined me this morning to discuss opposition among conservatives to a government shutdown. Also on today's show: Bethany Mandel, co-founder of RightBooks4Kids, and Emily Seidel, CEO of Americans for Prosperity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s pod, Hugh reviews the ordinary activities of an average weekend and some higher-order tasks as well in the first edition of “Would You Let Joe Biden…"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An hour of Arthur Brooks on “Building the Life You Want” —the new best-seller he has co-authored with Oprah, including segments not heard on the radio this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gloves come off in the GOP Caucus as NY Republican Lawler tells Hugh that the moderates are ready, willing and able to work with Democrats to break the deadlock. Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford add their commentary on the Matt Gaetz led blockade of a Republican budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tim Scott blasts Vivek Ramaswamy on Taiwan and Israel, and three congressmen try to explain why the House cannot pass a defense appropriations bill because of five House Republicans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arthur C. Brooks leads off today's show as I play the 2nd part of a 5-part interview about his latest book, "Build The Life You Want" which he co-authored with the one and only Oprah Winfrey. Senators Tom Cotton and James Lankford join me to discuss gridlock on spending bills and the latest on the border crisis. Former Congressman Mike Rogers is running for senate in Michigan and stopped by to discuss his campaign. Also on today's program: Jim Geraghty on the Jets' demise and GOP field, and Olivia Beavers reports from the hill on the latest movements from House GOP as the shutdown looms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh. On today's program: David Drucker, Byron York, Bethany Mandel, and part 1 of Hugh's interview with Arthur C. Brooks about his new book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday night football is back. Salena Zito brings us the Yinzer Report. Hugh talks energy policy with former Ambassador Robert C. O'Brien & Neil Auerbach. Jewish Insider editor-in-chief Josh Kraushaar shares his analysis with Hugh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh runs down the headlines and the key clips from Wednesday’s presidential campaigning and talks with Mary Katharine Ham about the 911heroesrun.com, the Ohio State vs George football, and the “Kings of the North” podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grand Old Pod is a subscription pod available, usually, only to members of the Hughniverse.com. But because Hugh, Duane and former Congressman John Campbell devoted most of the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday “Grand Old Pod” to Energy Secretary Granholm’s and NPR’s absurd EV “road-trip-that-isn’t-a-road-trip” we are combining those broadcast and making them available to everyone. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Hugh reviews the David Ignatius column from the Washington Post which has rocked the Beltway and talks with former Secretary of State Pompeo about the dangerous situation the United States faces with an infirm president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks 2024 with Bret Baier and Byron York but first, the full interview with Mustafa Suleyman about his new best-seller about AI: “The Coming Wave." Find the book here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Mills returns to discuss his final Mitch Rapp novel, Hugh covers the news on The Rundown, and Senator Tom Cotton joins Hugh to discuss this day of remembrance, the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Code-Red-Mitch-Novel-Mills/dp/1982164999See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired September 7th, 2023. Staying in GOP Switzerland, Hugh hosted former VP Pence and former NJ Gov Christie on the radio program today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson on the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden, the manifest infirmity of President Biden, and “old Twitter’s” censorship of him during COVID.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an hour-long interview that ranged from the motives of prosecutors and whether he would take a deal to leave the race in exchange for the dropping of all charges, to the stability of Xi Jinping in office, the former president vows to win again and then "seek the truth" about all the charges against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the 2nd slowest news day of the year behind the 4th of July and talks with David Drucker, Byron York, Adm. James Stavridis (USN, Ret.), Bret Baier, and Sen. Tom Cotton.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Haidt joined Hugh to discuss cell phones and young folks and why, absolutely, schools should BAN cell phones from campuses. Yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chairman Mike Gallagher of the House Select Committee on China on American investment banks selling the ChiComs the rope and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on SecureYourVoteVirginia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D, CA-17) joined me this morning for a wide-ranging discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined me this AM, as did Sen. Tom Cotton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh spent most of an hour talking with Chairman Gallagher of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party about what the GOP candidates should be asked about Xi and the CCP Wednesday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Sacks helped launch Governor Ron DeSantis' campaign on Twitter (now "X") and is a funder/activist of rapidly increasing influence. He's also a harsh critic of the U.S. aid to Ukraine. He joined me for a long conversation that ranged far and wide on national security issues. The transcript is available at HughHewitt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson about their book "Kabul" – available where book are sold and online at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kabul-Untold-Bidens-American-Warriors/dp/1546005307 Also on today's podcast: Jim Geraghty and Sen. Tom Cotton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fourth round of indictments of Donald Trump landed Monday night and reactions piled up online. Hugh discusses with Senate Judiciary Committee member John Kennedy, Fox News Bret Baier, Washington Examiner’s Byron York, and The Dispatch’s David Drucker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Vivek Ramaswamy, 2024 GOP Presidential candidate, and Michael Shear of The New York Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news and talks with Chris Christie, Gov. Kim Reynolds, Sen. Tom Cotton, and David Rivkin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts, and Admiral James Stavridis (USN, Ret) all discuss Senator Tuberville’s hold on military promotions with Hugh on today’s show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Haley calls for trial of former President Trump to be moved out of D.C. and blasts Tommy Tuberville's boycott of 300+ promotions in the military of career officers. Plus, Aaron Baer on the need to vote Yes on Measure 1 in Ohio today, David Drucker, and Byron York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh plays the unaired 2nd hour of his conversation from last Thursday with "America's Cultural Revolution" author Christopher Rufo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today, covering the news of the morning and talking with Sonny Bunch, co-host of the Bulwark Goes to Hollywood and Across the Movie Aisle podcasts, and Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Mary Kissel, Aaron Baer, and Dr. Michael Oren.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the latest indictment of former President Trump by Special Counsel Jack Smith in D.C. and talks with Mary Katharine Ham and Jim Geraghty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh replays his recent conversation with novelist Daniel Silva, author of the new novel, "The Collector." Col. Kurt Schlichter guest hosts today as Hugh recovers from last week's travel debacle. Rep. Jim Banks and Byron York joined Kurt to discuss the latest with the Biden family business story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron MacLean, a fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), and Rep. Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the Select Committee on China join Hugh today to discuss their article in Foreign Affairs titled "Why America Forgets–and China Remembers–the Korean War." Also on today's program: NH Governor Sununu and Morgan Ortagus of Polaris National Security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh broadcasts from the 50th annual American Legislative Exchange Council gathering in Orlando. Talking today with: Danny Perez, ALEC’s National Chair. Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy. Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy. Mike Webert, VA House Whip. TJ Shope, Arizona Senate President pro tempore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane fills in for Hugh who is stuck at the Newark Airport. He is joined by Lee Habeeb, Salem Media Group VP for Content, as they broadcast from the 50th annual American Legislative Exchange Council gathering in Orlando.  Today's guests: Florida State Rep. Danny Perez, ALEC National Chairman. Lisa Nelson, ALEC CEO. Texas State Senator Phil King, former ALEC National Chairman. West Virginia State Senator Patricia Rucker. Georgia State Representative Mesha Mainor. John Wills, Iowa Speaker Pro Tem. North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham. Arkansas State Senator Jim Dotson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Mary Katharine Ham, Jim Geraghty, and Olivia Beavers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Thor writes the equal of any of his previous best-sellers with the new "Dead Fall." A fabulous thriller and he joins Hugh to discuss this AM. Plus, Hugh's breakdown of tomorrow's hearing on the proposed Hunter Biden plea deal, and Senator Tom Cotton's reaction to that sweet heart deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President Mike Pence joined me today to discuss national security issues and his effort to make the debate stage next month. Also on today's show: Mollie Hemingway talks Barbie, and Salena Zito joins us for this week's Yinzer Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor DeSantis joined Hugh this AM to discuss the threat posed by Xi and the CCP as well as Jack Smith and his "first ever" indictments and "The Narrative" of "corporate media" about the 2024 race. Plus, Senator Tom Cotton, former Senator Jim Talent, and hopefully future Senator Hung Cao.  Bonus: Hugh had on sports agent Evan Brennan to discuss the explosion of "Name, Image, and Likeness" laws across the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Beast's Matt Lewis (formerly of The Daily Caller) wrote a book and that's what I'm talking with him about today. Also on today's show, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says he has met the fundraising and donor requirements for appearing at the debates. Will we see him there?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's pub day for Kim Strassel, who stopped by the program to talk about her new book, "The Biden Malaise." You should buy two copies. One for yourself, the other for your favorite sane-minded lefty friend or family member.  Also on today's show: Bethany Mandel, Mollie Hemingway, and Rep. Juan Ciscomani.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Tapper's third thriller in the Marder saga is out and flying off shelves. He joined me to discuss "All The Demons Are Here." Plus, U.S. Senate Candidates Tim Sheehy in Montana and Frank LaRose in Ohio, and Admiral Stavridis (USN, Ret.) on Senator Tuberville and CCP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Ben Domenech, Sarah Bedford, and Sonny Bunch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President awoke from his power nap to join other G7 leaders at NATO Summit 2023. Here today to discuss with Hugh are Mary Katharine Ham, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Chairman Mike Gallagher, Olivia Beavers, Senator James Lankford, and Ambassador Ric Grenell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Byron York, Chief Political Correspondent for Washington Examiner, Bethany Mandel, co-founder of RightBooks4Kids, Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, and Jordan Sekulow, Executive Director of ACLJ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh shares a political thriller for your summer reading pleasure, a book from first-time novelist and current Secret Service Special Agent Mark J. Brandenburg titled "Fence Jumper." Salena Zito checks in for the weekly Yinzer Report and Hugh talks with Cleveland entrepreneur Bernie Moreno about his campaign for Senate. Get "Fence Jumper" by Mark J. Brandenburg here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh watched the Aspen Ideas Festival presentation titled "The A.I. Dilemma" by Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, and spent much of the program discussing it with the audience and with Sonny Bunch, film critic extraordinaire, and Ben Domenech, of The Spectator and a Fox News Contributor. Listen to the pod and then watch the presentation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh is joined by former Arkansas Governor and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson. Also on today's program: Josh Kraushaar, Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Insider, and Jim Geraghty, Senior Political Correspondent at National Review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Vice President joined me today for an extended interview. Also on today's show: David Drucker, Mary Katharine Ham, Bethany Mandel, and Kristen Waggoner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses recent SCOTUS rulings with Jonathan Adler, professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and Stephen Vladeck, the Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Also on the program today is Byron York, Chief Political Correspondent for Washington Examiner, former Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman, Republican Jewish Coalition National Chairman, and Salena Zito, NY Post Columnist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Ben Domenech, Sarah Bedford, and Sonny Bunch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and current Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joined Hugh this AM and covered the waterfront of issues: from the plight of the Uyghurs to Affirmative Action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking this morning with Morgan Ortagus, Mary Katharine Ham, Rep. Carlos Gimenez, Rep. Mike Gallagher, Olivia Beavers, Jim Geraghty, Rep. Mike Waltz, and Hank Adler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much talk of Russia's upheavals and of the race for the GOP nomination with new entrants into the lists Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Indiana's next senator Rep. Jim Banks, plus Byron York, David Ducker, Bethany Mandel, Morgan Ortagus, and Reagan Institute's Rachel Hoff on the institute's summer poll on national security issues among Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Campaign 2024 is well and truly underway when Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy sit for 30 minute interviews with Hugh. Both are reproduced here in full. Plus, Josh Kraushaar on how the race is stacking up as July 4th approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Weaver is the Miami Herald’s go-to guy on big cases and stories and he will be covering any prosecution of former President Trump. He joined Hugh this AM. Plus: The new allegations about Hunter Biden’s sweetheart deal by whistleblowers will never not be an issue in 2024 campaign, even if a federal judge slaps him on the writer and sends him off to another White House state dinner.  Hugh discuses with Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford plus Friday’s movie report from Sonny BunchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every American supporter of Israel needs to read a compelling new book from former Deputy Minister and Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. Michael Oren. As the conclusion to a project begun when he was serving alongside Prime Minister Netanyahu as Deputy Minister, Oren and colleagues understood to look out 25 years to Israel's 100th birthday in 2048 and examine the greatest challenges ahead of the Jewish State. The result is this very readable and eye-opening book on Israel as it enters its adolescence as a nation, bound for its centenary. Get it. Read it in your book group. Get beyond the headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Mary Katharine Ham, Olivia Beavers, and Robert Harris.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

The Chinese Communist Party wants to build a military base in Cuba and why wouldn't it with the appeasement it found in Secretary Blinken yesterday? I discuss this with Senator Cotton and Chairman Turner. Then, an extended interview with Stanford's Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, in my view, the most responsible and influential critic of much of COVID-era public health policy.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Judge Amul Thapar's terrific new book about Justice Thomas took center stage on the program today and leads the podcast before I discuss the federal indictment of former President Trump on the GOP race for the nomination with Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson and Salena Zito.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum talks with Hugh about his new presidential campaign. He begins by deflecting a question about former President Trump and the pardon power, but he knows about the nuclear triad. Plus, Sarah Bedford on House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan's whistleblower on the Mar-a-Lago raid. Ben Domenech on the Trump indictment, and of course it's Friday, so Sonny Bunch is onboard, talking "The Flash" and "Elementals."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Marco Rubio and former federal prosecutor Andrew C. McCarthy join Hugh to discuss the nuts and bolts of any federal prosecution of the former president, plus related interviews with Bret Baier and former senator Jim Talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the day with audio clips and talks with Salena Zito, Mary Katharine Ham, Len Khodorkovsky, and Olivia Beavers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of former President Trump's arraignment with audio clips and talks with David Drucker, Byron York, Mollie Hemingway, Sen. Tom Cotton, and Sen. John Cornyn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Governor Ron DeSantis joined Hugh this morning to talk about what the GOP would do first if it regains the presidency and Senate and retains the House majority in 2025 plus Chairman of the House Select Committee on the CCP Mike Gallagher and CA GOP Chair Jessica Patterson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with former Vice President Mike Pence, 2024 Presidential candidate, and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tim Scott joined Hugh this morning to discuss the kick off of his campaign, the looming indictment of Donald Trump, and confronting an increasingly confrontational CCP. Also, former National Security Advisor Ambassador Robert O’Brien, former Senator Jim Talent, and Ben Domenech on China’s challenge the leaks about Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel joined Hugh to discuss the debate calendar which begins in August. Plus, Jim Geraghty, Mary Katharine Ham, and Olivia Beavers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Dr. Jerry Hendrix, Captain (USN, ret.), David Drucker, Byron York, Rep. Ken Calvert, Bethany Mandel, Mollie Hemingway, Jason Chaffetz, and Bret Baier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Salena Zito, Steve Cortes, Josh Kraushaar, David Bahnsen, and Rep. Patrick McHenry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show, and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today. Duane covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, former Deputy Minister for Diplomacy in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, Mary Katharine Ham, co-host of the “Getting Hammered” podcast, and Josh Kraushaar, Editor in chief at “Jewish Insider.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired May 31st, 2023. Col. Kurt Schlichter, senior columnist for Townhall.com and author of "Inferno (Kelly Turnbull Book 7)", fills in for Hugh,  talking with Salena Zito, Liz Sheld, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Congressman David Joyce, and Senator Mike Lee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined Hugh to expand on the details of the negotiation that led to the debt limit deal – and to warn FBI Director Wray to comply with the subpoena or get hit with a contempt charge. Also, David Von Drehle on his surprise best-seller "The Book of Charlie" plus Mollie Hemingway, Byron York, David Drucker, and Bethany Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Senate Republican Caucus needs to see a GOP Nominee in Ohio against incumbent Sherrod Brown who can win along the northern border as well as in Cinncy. State Senator Matt Dolan joined Hugh today to make his case after Bernie Moreno made his earlier in the week and on an earlier pod. Plus, Morgan Ortagus and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It takes a lot to join Hugh's list of must-read thriller authors alongside Daniel Silva, C.J. Box and Brad Thor, and M.P. Woodward has crossed that bar and joined Hugh today, along with Senator J.D. Vance and West Virginia Governor Jim Justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the debt ceiling news and a story from the Telegraph about what killer whales have recently learned to do. Peter Baker, Chairman Mike Gallagher, Olivia Beavers, and Jim Geraghty join Hugh to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the busy weekend in presidential politics plus the debt limit negotiations and dire economic forecasts mount. Plus David Drucker, Byron York, Mollie Hemingway, Bethany Mandel, Senator Tom Cotton, Congressman Juan Ciscomani, and Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today. Duane covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Salena Zito and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the Beltway lingo collapses under the weight of its own idiocy. Yesterday was such a day when Congressman Michael Waltz asked USAID Director Samantha Powers if U.S. money was going to terrorists in Afghanistan. The Director reframed his "yes or no" question into "Congressman, I think you are asking for more visibility into the granularity' of U.N. controls on American aid dollars." He wasn't, and he said so, but wow, what a phrase. Plus Senator Josh Hawley talks about his new book "Manhood."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senators Graham and Rubio joined Hugh to talk national security, Ukraine, and the origins of the COVID virus, but both conversations began with 2024 questions. Also on today's pod, Mary Katharine Ham, Jim Geraghty, and Olivia Beavers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with David Drucker, Chairman Mike Gallagher, Adm. James Stavridis (USN, Ret.), Bethany Mandel, Mollie Hemingway, and Senators Tom Cotton and John Cornyn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with news clips and talks with Salena Zito, Jake Sherman, Josh Kraushaar, and Robert C. O'Brien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Sonny Bunch, Ben Domenech, Daniel Gibson, and Mike Gross.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Chris Christie and Senator Tom Cotton react to former President Trump's Townhall. House GOP Whip and Chair of House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry respond to the debt negotiations which still have not begun. Plus, former Senator Jim Talent on the China threat, and former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. Michael Oren on Israel under attack – again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley joined Hugh this morning to discuss the Carroll v Trump verdict, woke corporations and national security issues from the CCP to Turkey's election Sunday. Plus, Senators Lankford and Daines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sports podcaster that Hugh thinks is the equal of anyone in that space is Doug Lesmerises of Cleveland.com. He joined Hugh today to provide a seminar for beginners or folks who are struggling to find their audience/method/voice. Plus, Chairman Mike Turner who leads the House Intel Committee joins me.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with David Bahnsen, Salena Zito, Jake Sherman, Mollie Hemingway, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FDR is famous for his 100 days, so much so that every president gets measured by that ruler. But what about when a red state with a Governor like Ron DeSantis and a legislature that is super-majority red gets to work? In the December special session and the legislative session that wraps up today, there are at least a dozen bills passed that DeSantis has already signed or will, which mark a conservative revolution at the state level. I also talk with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte about Montana's new laws protecting unborn life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), is never going to win the Senate spelling bee, but his conspiracy theories are ridiculous. He also gets a pass from narrative-driven left-wing media on his memberships in racist clubs. The Heritage Foundation's Diana Furchtgott-Roth, a very accomplished economist, was having none of it Wednesday. Hugh reviews the exchange and Rhode Island's alarming history of sending senators of limited intellectual grasp to The 100. Plus, Senators Dan Sullivan and Thom Tillis, and Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Democrats' attempted smear of the Supreme Court failed miserably yesterday because everyone knew the game was on and saw through it, though the left pretends it isn't all theater. My guests today explain why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This AM I replayed some of my interview with former Solicitor General Paul Clement from March where he discussed the Loper Bright case he was urging the Supreme Court to accept for argument and deliberation. On Monday, SCOTUS did just that. Listen to some of the highlights. Senators Cotton and Cornyn joined me to discuss the administrative state, plus Mollie Hemingway and Bethany Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every first broadcast day of the month, Hugh reviews his bio for new affiliates and then updates the 2024 presidential race. Plus, former Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger, Salena Zito, and Jake Sherman on events both foreign and domestic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security David Joyce and new member of the same Juan Ciscomani join Hugh to talk about funding the needs of the Border Patrol and other key agencies. Plus Ben Domenech’s debut as a Friday round-up guest and Sonny Bunch on “Air” —a fine flick in theaters now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senators Cassidy, Cotton, and Cruz joined me this morning and they all spoke to the alarming "press conference" the president held yesterday, where he "answered" planted questions from puppets in the press. Plus, Vivek Ramaswamy on his new book "Capitalist Punishment."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China is the threat. The risk of a hot war is real. Hugh talks about it with Representative Mike Gallagher, Chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party as well as New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with presidential historian Richard Norton Smith about 1976 and 2024 presidential races as they discuss Smith’s new biography of Gerald Ford. Plus interviews with David Drucker, Byron York, Bethany Mandel, and Mollie Hemingway about Tucker and 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first primary in the nation is no more than 10 months away. Hugh reviews the calendar and explains why he's headed north earlier this year than ever before as Teams Trump, Pence, DeSantis, Haley and Scott plus Ramaswamy (and maybe Christie?) set up shop in the Granite State. Hugh has affiliates that cover New Hampshire top to bottom and he can drive to any rally from Studio North in less than an hour. Plus Josh Kraushaar, Jake Sherman, Salena Zito, and a long interview with Xi and CCP expert Elbridge Colby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the day and talks with Sonny Bunch and Sarah Westwood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day some callers want to talk about their favorite candidates, regardless of what the show is focused on. So, Hugh is now committing to taking calls on "Who would you vote for if the primary was today?" every Thursday. Today, calls from New Hampshire to El Cajon piled up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chairman Mike Gallagher joined Hugh to discuss what the House Select Committee on the CCP is doing tonight: A war game on conflict between the CCP and Taiwan. Expect it to escalate quickly, but who knows? Commentary on the exercise from Gallgher, Politico's Olivia Beavers, and National Review's Jim Geraghty plus my three cents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reviews Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' press conference Monday during which the Governor explained why Disney's self-government was an affront to every Floridian who did not enjoy the same ability to make the rules to govern their own property. That core issue is also the subject of discussion with David Drucker, Mollie Hemingway, Bethany Mandel, and David McCormick, the likely GOP nominee for Senate in Pennsylvania in 2024 about his recent Wall Street Journal op-ed on the crisis in military recruitment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Salena Zito, Josh Kraushaar, and Derek Leebaert, author of "Unlikely Heroes."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Sonny Bunch and Sarah Westwood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh spent the morning talking with Governor Glenn Youngkin, Admiral Stavridis, Bret Baier, former Senator Jim Talent, and the audience about the looming world crisis signaled by the second dress rehearsal of a Taiwan invasion by China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Mike Gallagher, chair of the new House Select Committee on the CCP, joins Hugh to review his California trip to meet with Disney and Apple CEOs among others. Jim Geraghty comments on Senator Scott's announcement, and Philip Howard talks about his new book on public employee unions: "NOT Accountable"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mollie Hemingway joins Hugh to discuss the latest smear campaign against Justice Thomas. Plus David Drucker, Byron York, and Hugh’s review of the massive national security leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Salena Zito, Jake Sherman, Josh Kraushaar, Fmr. Sec. of State Mike Pompeo, and Timothy Sandefur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh blasts the sham case that Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has brought against former President Trump and talks today with former Senator Jim Talent and Bret Baier of Fox News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh slams the Bragg indictment for the fraudulent "Get Trump" political prosecution it has been revealed to be, with commentary from Senator Tom Cotton and Andrew McCarthy plus a conversation with Admiral William McRaven (USN, Ret.) about his new best-seller "The Wisdom of a Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news and talks with David Drucker, Byron York, Pete and Seth Talbott, Bethany Mandel, Adm. James Stavridis (USN, Ret.), and Former Navy Secretary Thomas Modly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With TTD tomorrow, Hugh focuses commentary and guests on the forthcoming Trump trial. Plus, candidate for president Vivek Ramaswamy. Join Hugh LIVE: Weekdays, 6-9AM ET. Visit Hugh's website: https://hughhewitt.com Follow Hugh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hughhewitt The Hugh Hewitt Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hughhewittshow/ Hugh on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/HughHewitt Subscribe to The Hugh Hewitt Show's podcast here: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowApple Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowGoogle Spotify: http://bit.ly/HHShowSpotify Check out the Hughniverse for a commercial-free archive of The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show and The Aftershow with Duane "Generalissimo" Patterson anytime you want: https://www.hughniverse.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the unprecedented indictment of former President Trump by the Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. Also on today's show: Sonny Bunch and Sarah Westwood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Governor Chris Christie joined me this morning and promptly tore into former President Trump. Also, Senator Steve Daines of Montana and Congressman Juan Ciscomani joined Hugh, the former to talk about the Senate curve for a freshman on Appropriations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressmen David Joyce (R-OH) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) join Hugh to talk the agendas the House Republicans under Speaker McCarthy are following, plus Jim Geraghty and Olivia Beavers on inside the Beltway details you need to know. Also: What are all those Camp LeJeune ads about? Peter Kaufman of LA's Panish firm explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the nightmare unfolding in Tennessee. Today's guests: David Drucker, senior writer, The Dispatch. Byron York, Washington Examiner chief political correspondent. Admiral James Stavridis, vice chair, the Carlyle Group. Bethany Mandel, author, Stolen Youth. Mollie Hemingway, editor-in-chief, The Federalist. Senator Tom Cotton, Arkansas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the markets, international news, and former president Donald Trump's 2024 campaign kick-off event in Waco, Texas.  Today's guests:  Salena Zito, NY Post/Washington Examiner columnist. Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News co-founder. Josh Kraushaar, Axios Senior political correspondent. Texas Senator John Cornyn.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Sonny Bunch, Rep. Ken Calvert, and Sarah Westwood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reacts to Janet Yellen's comments during a hearing yesterday and covers the news of the morning during "The Rundown." Today, he talks with Senator J.D. Vance and Vanity Fair's James Pogue. https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/02/new-right-civil-warSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning in "The Rundown" and talks with Senator Tom Cotton and Pastor Greg Laurie. Also included in today's episode is a special free-edition of "The Grand Old Pod," found exclusively at Hughniverse.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlantic is out with a timely essay on the threat to freedom of the seas posed by China and Russia. It is timely because the two dictators, Xi and Putin, are meeting in Russia. Capt. Jerry Hendrix joins Hugh to discuss the article that is making waves among Democrats and Republicans, as well as interviews with Congressman Dan Crenshaw and Mollie Hemingway on the threat posed by the Xi-Putin alliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most expensive Supreme Court race in American history is nearing its conclusion in the Dairy State. Hugh hosted Justice Daniel Kelly, the originalist in the race against a Soros-backed progressive. Plus, conversations about the fallout that would accompany the indictment of former President Donald Trump by a crazed left-wing Javert-like DA in Manhattan with Salena Zito, Jake Sherman, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Anitra Parmele, Food For The Poor’s Radio Marketing Manager, and Sarah Westwood, a political and investigative reporter at Washington Examiner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Solicitor General Paul Clement has argued 100+ cases before the United States Supreme Court, but we really need SCOTUS to have him back to argue the merits of "chevron deference" in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises. Plus, Silicon Valley's Congressman Ro Khanna joins Hugh to discuss the "Blue Bank Bailout" of SVB and Signature Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Senators Cotton and Blackburn talk with Hugh about the bailout of SBV and James Rosen about his terrific new biography of Justice Scalia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Ward is Yahoo News' Chief National Correspondent and he’s written an account of his faith journey as well as of his journalism career that will spark many debates —civil— and which deserves a wide audience. He joined Hugh for an hour’s conversation about “Testimony.” Pre-order: https://www.jonwardwrites.org/book/testimonySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with former Bridgewater CEO David McCormick about the bailout of SBV, plus interviews with Jake Sherman, Josh Kraushaar, Salena Zito, and Len Khodorkovsky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of "The Hugh Hewitt Show," and TownHall.com VIP columnist, finishes his week of guest hosting for Hugh. He covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Sonny Bunch and Sarah Westwood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of "The Hugh Hewitt Show," and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today. Duane covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Former Senator Jim Talent, and Will Hild.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of "The Hugh Hewitt Show," and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh this week. Duane does "the rundown" of morning news items and talks with Olivia Beavers, Jim Geraghty, and C.J. Box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today. Duane covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with: David Drucker, senior writer, The Dispatch. Byron York, Washington Examiner chief political correspondent. Bethany Mandel, author, Stolen Youth. Mollie Hemingway, editor-in-chief, The Federalist. Tom Cotton, Arkansas Senator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today. Duane covers the news of the morning and talks with Salena Zito, Josh Kraushaar, and Ed Morrissey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Sonny Bunch and Sarah Westwood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National security issues will dominate much of the 2024 GOP Primary and Ambassador Nikki Haley joined Hugh this morning for her first in-depth conversation on those issues since declaring for president. Plus, interviews with Former Undersecretary of State Keith Krach, Adm. James Stavridis (USN, Ret.), and former Senator Jim Talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Krakauer has the receipts on all that ails the “Acela Media” and he spells it out for Hugh. Other guests today: Chairman Mike Gallagher and Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson on last night’s hearing plus OKlahoma Senator James Lankford on the Senate’s business with Senator Fetterman hospitalized.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with David Drucker, Byron York, Bethany Mandel, Mollie Hemingway, and Sen. Tom Cotton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins Hugh to discuss the new finding that COVID is believed to have escaped from a Wuhan lab as well as an appropriate response to the Ukraine War entering its second year. Vivek Ramaswamy joins hugh to talk about his decision to join the 2024 campaign, and author C.J. Box on his new Joe Pickett best-seller "Storm Watch."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Sonny Bunch, Adm. James Stavridis, and Sarah Westwood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rep. Mike Gallagher is the new Chair of the House Select Committee on Taiwan and he's just returned from that island nation. He joins Hugh to discuss what he saw and with whom he met. Plus, Jim Geraghty of National Review and Olivia Beavers of Politico on the military aid to Ukraine divide within GOP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a conversation with the world’s best-selling author James Patterson on his new book on the lives of the police, Hugh does a deeper dive into President Biden’s trip to Ukraine and on our current policies on aid to Ukraine with Mollie Hemingway, Bethany Mandel, David Drucker, and Byron York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers President Biden's historic trip to war-torn Ukraine and talks with Salena Zito, Josh Kraushaar, and Leland Vittert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hugh talks with Peter Thiel about the threat posed by Communist China, the bias of legacy media, and Sam Bankman-Fried, plus interviews with Senator Rick Scott and former Senator Jim Talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will Jim Jordan's new committee on weaponization do next and whom will they interview under oath? Plus, a CCP-heavy pod today with interviews of Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher on the threat posed by CCP strategic forces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll continues to rise in Turkey and surrounding regions. Hugh provides updates on relief efforts and harrowing tales of survivors being pulled from the rubble a week after the earthquakes. Today on the show, Hugh talks with David Drucker, Byron York, Bethany Mandel, Mollie Hemingway, and Senator Tom Cotton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning after an exciting Super Bowl 57 yesterday and talks with Salena Zito, Josh Kraushaar, Jake Sherman, Brad Hill, and Will Hild.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is one of the country’s best governors but the school choice proposal in his new state budget has greatly disappointed school choice advocates and school reform advocates. DeWine joins Hugh to discuss his proposals. Plus, updates from Turkey and Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh updates conditions and rescues in Turkey, discusses Israel’s massive relief airlift with Dr. Michael Oren, and talks with callers about their reactions. Former National Security Advisor Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien weighs in on Turkey and the Chinese spy balloon. International relief expert Dan Runde also joins Hugh to discuss America’s response to the disaster. Run Fr’s new book “The American Imperative” could not be more timely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden’s State of the Union underwhelms when it does not astonish, amuse, or outrage. Interviews with Senator Cotton, Congressman Mike Gallagher, and National Review’s Jim Geraghty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh’s new Washington Post column urges the Supreme Court to follow the lead of the Court in the 1930s and change its ways to meet the new urgent crisis. Plus SOTU talk and interviews with Bethany Mandel and Mollie Hemingway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo dismissed claims that the Chinese Communist Party sent spy balloons over the U.S. during the Trump Administration, plus Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke on how the balloon could have been shot down over Montana with serious risk, and Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman on the SOTU Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens and dozens of stories about my interview Thursday with former President Trump —united only by their unanimous decision not to cover the portion of the conversation focused on the new Columbia Journalism Review new expose on the “Russia, Russia, Russia” absurdity that gripped legacy media for four years. Plus Admiral Stavridis (USN Ret.) on the Chinese spy balloon and Sarah Westwood on the week in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Donald Trump returned to the program today and as usual made news. Also: Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joined Hugh to discuss 2024 as well. Listen to both in their entirety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses the news of the morning with the House Select Committee on China Chairman Mike Gallagher, Olivia Beavers of Politico, Jim Geraghty of Washington Post, Virginia AG Jason Miyares, and Senator Tom Cotton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Mollie Hemingway, David Drucker, Byron York, Bethany Mandel, J.D. Vance, and Chris Christie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator John Cornyn reviews the debt limit deadline and President Biden's irrational and irresponsible refusal to even discuss budget reforms with Speaker McCarthy. Plus, Corey DeAngelis on the school choice Revolution spreading across the county, Jake Sherman and Josh Kraushaar on the weekend in politics, and the rundown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo's full-hour conversation with Hugh Hewitt about his new best-selling memoir "Never Give An Inch." Not surprisingly, Hugh covers all of the book and its many news-making stories.   Join Hugh LIVE: Weekdays, 6-9AM ET. Visit Hugh's website: https://hughhewitt.com Follow Hugh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hughhewitt The Hugh Hewitt Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hughhewittshow/   Subscribe to The Hugh Hewitt Show's podcast here: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowApple Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowGoogle Spotify: http://bit.ly/HHShowSpotify   Check out the Hughniverse for a commercial-free archive of The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show and The Aftershow with Duane "Generalissimo" Patterson anytime you want: https://www.hughniverse.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show and TownHall.com VIP columnist fills in for Hugh today. Duane covers the news of the morning with audio clips, airs parts 6 and 7 of an 8-part interview with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, author of "Never Give An Inch," and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Washington Examiner's Byron York, as well as former U.S. Senator Jim Talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses his new memoir ‘Never Give an Inch’ including his criticism of the Vatican’s appeasement of the Chinese Communist Party. Chairman Mike Gallagher of the new Select Committee on Chinese Communist Party joins Hugh as does new NRSC Chairman Senator Steve Daines, Senator Lindsey Graham, and journalists Jim Geraghty, Olivia Beavers, and Mollie Hemingway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joined me for a long interview about his new memoir “Never Given An Inch” which will continue tomorrow but we cover “Russia, Russia, Russia” in today’s pod, along with interviews with New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and Richard Haass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Admiral Mike “Nasty” Manazir is a veteran Top Gun fighter pilot, a U.S. Aircraft Carrier Captain, and a two-star admiral (USN, Ret.). He’s written a terrific book on leadership: “Learn How To Lead To Win” which Hugh inhaled and got the admiral to discuss at length both on-air and off this AM. Listen to it all. Plus, law professors of Left and Right — UT’s Steve Vladeck and Case Western’s Jonathan Adler joined Hugh to discuss #GarageGate as did Punchbowl’s Jake Sherman, Axios’ Josh Kraushaar, and USA Today’s Francesca Chambers. BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Learn-How-Lead-Win-Leadership/dp/B0BRZ7DWS8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So the NYT reports that GOP is negotiating with legacy media to have a role in the GOP primary debates. That could be a good thing or a very bad thing. Been there and done that. The GOP needs to assure that the network “clean rooms” are packed tight with Democrat partisans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with the New York Times Peter Baker and former Senator Jim Talent about Joe Biden’s growing woes over GarageGate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh provides a primer on the national debt and the so-called “debt limit crisis” (it is not a crisis) and updates the FBI’s role in not searching for Biden documents and other GarageGate developments with Congressmen Dan Crenshaw and Mike Gallagher, reporters Seung Min Kim and Olivia Beavers, and columnist Jim Geraghty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tom Cotton, Congressman Jim Banks, Mollie Hemingway, Byron York, Bethany Mandel, and David Drucker all joined Hugh and all discussed GarageGate and the ongoing Biden documents story this AM, plus Admiral Stavridis on China’s AI edge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Martin Luther King Day Hugh talks about the scandal engulfing Fairfax County, Virginia public schools which is racist at its core, plus the ongoing deluge in the Golden State and President Biden’s growing Special Counsel nightmare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cubs Cornhuskers and the Collapse of the Chamber of Commerce are topics for Hugh’s first interview of Nebraska’s new senator —its former Governor, Pete Ricketts. Plus Admiral Stavridis on funding the nation’s defense, Sarah Westwood on the new Gallagher and Jordan Committees in the House and, of course, Joe Biden’s exploring and expanding documents scandal as well as Friday’s chat with movie critic Sonny Bunch about Tom Hanks new ‘A Man Called Otto.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on how some northern Virginia high schools pursued equity by punishing excellence, plus Congressman Chip Roy on the debt battles and spending bill showdowns ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chairman Mike Gallagher of the new House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party tells Hugh Hewitt that Disney’s Bob Iger and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will both be asked (or obliged) to testify, as will top execs of Big Tech. Also: Interviews with RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, Jim Geraghty, and Olivia Beavers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Vice President Pence, Senator Tom Cotton, Congressman Jim Banks, journalists David Drucker, Byron York, Bethany Mandel, and Mollie Hemingway weigh in on AG Garland’s decision not to refer the Biden Papers review to Special Counsel Jack Smith, another obvious politicization of the DOJ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News, Josh Kraushaar of Axios, and columnist Salena Zito about the road ahead for Speaker McCarthy and House Republicans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can former AR Gov. Asa Hutchinson gain traction in 2024 race? He joins Hugh to discuss his campaign, plus Senator Rick Scott on Senator Stabenow’s decision to retire and the opportunity it presents to his successor at the NRSC Steve Daines and more on the 200 v. 20 battle in the House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh continues his coverage of "The 200 vs The 20" which has the House Speaker race stalled after 6 failed ballots for Kevin McCarthy. Today's guests are Dr. Michael Oren, Jim Talent, Bret Baier, and Jim Geraghty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses the meltdown in the House GOP with Congressman Mike Gallagher and Congressman-elect Juan Ciscomani and journalists Salena Zito and Sarah Westwood. Plus calls supporting both the 200 and the 20.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Kevin McCarthy get over the top? Hugh talks with Washington Examiner's David Drucker and Byron York. Plus the rundown and Senator Cotton on the war in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Complete, All-Purpose Guide to New Year’s Resolution plus Sonny Bunch on Avatar: The Way of Water, the run-down, agreement and —finally— on dumping TikTok from all your devices asap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Baier provides his latest reporting. Former senator and representative Jim Talent adds his perspective, plus a long conversation with the new government being installed by incoming Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu from former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. Michael Oren and my new Washington Post column on the sources of morality in a post-Christian America: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/12/28/putin-evil-shared-moral-standardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Morrissey, host of "The Ed Morrissey Show Podcast" and Managing Editor at HotAir.com, fills in for Hugh from Central Texas. Ed discusses the news of the morning with John Hinderaker, co-founder of PowerLineBlog.com and president of the Center of the American Experiment, Wesley J. Smith, Discovery Institute\'s Center on Human Exceptionalism senior fellow, Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios LP, as well as King Banaian of St. Cloud State University, Cam Edwards of BearingArms.com, and Christian Toto, editor of HollywoodInToto.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tom Cotton joined Hugh today to discuss the Omnibus plus David Drucker and Byron York help Hugh pitch his idea for the Netflix series “Being George Santos,” a new reality show that is just asking to be made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh’s new Washington Post column drew 5,000+ angry comments from Trump haters and dozens of angry calls from Trump supporters. Hugh suggested an “Agnew Option” and, as he predicted in the column, the hard edges of the American political spectrum didn’t like the idea —at all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with David Drucker, Byron York, Sen. Tom Cotton, and at length with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urban Meyer talks with Hugh about NIL, the Portal, the pressures on student-athletes (and Athletic Directors), and the Mount Rushmore of college football coaches. Also on the show today: Salena Zito, Jake Sherman, and Josh Kraushaar. Don't forget to check out Hughniverse.com for the exclusive Grand Old Pod available only to members. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with Speaker-elect Kevin McCarthy and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin about their legislative priorities for 2023 plus a focus on China with Admiral Stavridis, the Rundown, and a chat with former Deputy White House Press Secretary Brian Morgenstern about his book on “Vino and Vignettes” and his years in the Trump Administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Senator Tom Cotton, Morgan Ortagus, and “China hand” former Senator Jim Talent about what Gallagher can reasonably expect to achieve with his colleagues on the new committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks about the lead story about Musk in today’s NYT, and does a big rundown of lots of news and interviews including RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. Plus: A free episode of The Grand Old Pod, which is available to subscribers of The Hughniverse. Check it out now at hughniverse.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh reads the New York Times articles on the flood of border crossers into El Paso in October and discussed with David Drucker and Byron York. Any hope of an immigration “compromise” is dead on arrival until border barriers are built and finished so that El Paso and other border cities are safe from such an exodus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrat Ro Khanna represents Silicon Valley in the House and he joined Hugh Monday morning to discuss the “Twitter Files,” the new Select Committee on China, and the California Senate race in 2024. Plus, a free episode of the Grand Old Pod, Hugh’s new podcast available most days only to subscribers to The Hughniverse. Today’s stories focus on Chris Christie, Mike Pompeo, and Mike Pence. Try it out at hughniverse.com and see if you want to subscribe for an “in the GOP weeds” pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh replays an interview from earlier this week with Rev. Russell Levenson Jr. talking about his new book “Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Producer Duane talk old Twitter, “Twitter BE,” and its enemies list and shadowbanning, as well as with callers around the nation. As Hugh puts it, he’s gone from shocked to angered to outraged as details emerged. Callers are even more so.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh does a long interview with Rev. Russell Levenson Jr. on his new book “Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush” and Rep. Chris Stewart, UT, and then dives into the new Select Committee on China that incoming Speaker Kevin McCarthy is setting up, and Politico’s Olivia Beavers on the GOP and the 2024 Senate map.” Plus one free episode of the new “Grand Old Pod” available exclusively to Hughniverse.com members.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a topline on the GA Senate race, Hugh dives deep into what Congressman Mike Gallagher has to say about Kevin McCarthy’s new “Select Committee on China” and a longer chat with Professor Isaac Bailey about his book “Why Didn’t We Riot.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Senator Triple Play as Florida’s Rick Scott, Arkansas’ Tom Cotton and Alaska’s Dan Sullivan join Hugh to talk about Herschel Walker and the Georgia runoff vote today and the 2024 presidential race as well as China and Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh talks at length with Len Khodorkovsky about Don Lemon and CNN’s unprofessional, shout-down interview last week and the cracks showing in the Iranian regime. Lemon was only interested in berating Len —a Jew— about Donald Trump and couldn’t get bothered to let Len speak. Len is not only a Soviet Jew who escaped to America and came to helm State’s digital efforts in Mike Pompeo’s State Department, he’s also an expert on Iran’s theocracy. As a bonus, Hugh also talks with Tom Carroll, head of Boston Catholic schools about that system’s great growth and renaissance. That parochial school system is now a model for all such schools across the U.S. that are entering a second golden age.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out the first episode of Timeless with Julie Hartman, now available on the Salem Podcast Network. Subscribe today at ... Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/timeless-with-julie-hartman  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-with-julie-hartman/id1656808169  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13IZPkFF5JfER4Eep55V8K  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliehartman Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2172640  As an open-minded, 22-year-old graduate of Harvard, Julie became a conservative after discovering Dennis Prager's radio show. After reaching out to Dennis to express her appreciation for his work, a friendship was born that became a mentorship. Dennis then invited her as a guest on his radio show. The following summer, Julie appeared as a weekly on-air contributor to his nationally syndicated radio program. At the age of 21, Julie guest-hosted three-hour broadcasts for both The Dennis Prager Show and The Mike Gallagher Show, becoming the youngest person to solo substitute host on a national program. On "Timeless", Julie explores her views on life, politics, and current events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh broadcasts from the American Legislative Exchange Council's Annual Meeting, from Washington D.C. Hugh talks with Lee Schalk, ALEC Policy Vice President, Michigan State Representative Phil Green, Florida State Representative Danny Perez, ALEC’s incoming National Chairman, New York State Representative Robert Smullens, Utah State Senate President Stuart Adams, Colorado State Representative Patrick Neville, Ohio State House Representative-elect Melanie Miller, and Lisa Nelson, ALEC’s CEO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh recaps the overnight news and then is joined by state legislators from around the country to discuss the agendas for the laboratories of the states in 2023. Topic one: School choice!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Apple exile Twitter from the App Store? Talking Big Tech with Senator Cotton, China with Rep Gallagher, ticket monopolies with Senator Blackburn and the RNC with Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on today’s podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Salena Zito, Jake Sherman, Josh Kraushaar, and David E. Bernstein, University Professor chair at George Mason University School of Law, author of “Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Thanksgiving Eve run down of the news and interviews with Representative Gallagher and fmr Senator Jim Talent as Representative Jim Banks mulls a run for U.S. Senate in 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened at the Republican Jewish Coalition meetings this past weekend in what seems to be the start of the 2024 race: Senator Tom Cotton, David Drucker and Byron York join Hugh to review what happened in Vegas that didn’t stay in Vegas and Admiral Stavridis discusses with Hugh the upcoming “winter war” in Ukraine.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Frantz, host of "The Bob Frantz Authority" on WHK 1420 in Cleveland, fills in for Hugh. Bob covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Salena Zito, New York Post and Washington Examiner columnist, as well as Congressman Jim Jordan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks movies with Sonny Bunch, culture editor at "The Bulwark" and co-host of the "Bulwark Goes to Hollywood" and "Across the Movie Aisle" podcasts, and The Hugh Hewitt Show's very own Danielle Hitchen, founder of Catechesis Books (BabyBeliever.com) and author of “Psalm 23: A Colors Primer.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Jim Lankford tells Hugh about the Senate GOP Conference moving forward. Former Senator Jim Talent and Hugh reflect on the loss of Michael Gerson, an artist with words and a right arm of President George W Bush in the dark days after 9/11, and a conversation with former Speaker Paul Ryan on the policy choices facing the new Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Chris Christie, Rep. Michael Gallagher, Brian Wesbury, and Herschel Walker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In back-to-back hours today both former Secretary of State Pompeo and former Vice President Pompeo tell Hugh that former President Trump’s decision tonight will not impact their 2024 decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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