The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated
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Harvard President Melts Down In Front Of Congress
December 06, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBHugh 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.
Trump Hysteria From The Usual Suspects
December 05, 2023 19:18 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBHugh 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.
Israel presses offensive in Gaza and, politely, tells VP et al to buzz off
December 04, 2023 15:20 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBHugh 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.
Israel Resumes Its Righteous War To Destroy Hamas
December 01, 2023 11:59 - 16 minutes - 7.76 MBHugh’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 On “Leadership” and “On China”
December 01, 2023 00:11 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBDr. 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.
LIVE from States & Nation Policy Summit in Arizona | Day 1
November 29, 2023 16:53 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBHugh 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.
Hope for the Hostages…and for Palestine?
November 28, 2023 19:35 - 1 hour - 32 MBAmbassador 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.
Israel’s War Of Survival Remains the Only Story
November 28, 2023 19:34 - 1 hour - 30 MBHugh 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.
Israel’s Deal With Hamas
November 22, 2023 15:35 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBHaviv 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.
ISRAEL Before and After 10/7 — A Deep Dive With Dan Senor, Author of “The Genius of Israel” with Saul Singer, and Host of the “Call Me Back” Podcast
November 16, 2023 15:09 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBDan 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.
Chris Christie On Debate #4
November 16, 2023 10:21 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBFormer 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 on “How To Know A Person”
November 14, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBDavid 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.
Israel’s War of Survival
November 13, 2023 20:31 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBHugh 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.
The Debate Recap Part One
November 13, 2023 09:40 - 12 minutes - 5.95 MBFriday, 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 on the new Des Moines Register Poll
October 30, 2023 16:27 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBSenator 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.
The Massacre in Lewiston
October 30, 2023 16:25 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBHugh 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 fills in for Hugh
October 30, 2023 16:24 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBDuane 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.
It's All About Iran!
October 30, 2023 16:23 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBHugh 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.
GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniels on The Next GOP Debate
October 23, 2023 19:53 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBRonna 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.
Robert C. O'Brien on the Israel attacks and how Iran is responsible
October 20, 2023 15:50 - 21 minutes - 10 MBHugh 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 Advance of President Biden’s Speech to the Nation, General David Petraeus on Grand Strategy for the U.S. and Israel
October 19, 2023 18:52 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBIn 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 fills in for Hugh
October 19, 2023 18:35 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBMorgan 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.
Morgan Ortagus fills in for Hugh
October 19, 2023 18:35 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBMorgan 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.
Nikki Haley and Tim Scott on President Biden’s Trip to Israel
October 18, 2023 14:49 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBDr. 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.
Israel Girds For War Amid Unspeakable Grief
October 17, 2023 13:52 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBHugh 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.
Nine Days After The Massacre
October 16, 2023 13:49 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBHugh 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.
Steve Inskeep On His New Lincoln Book 'Differ We Must’
October 13, 2023 15:03 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBIn 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.
Israel Tells Gazans To Head To The South of the Territory
October 13, 2023 13:48 - 50 minutes - 23 MBHugh 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.
The race to elect a new Speaker of the House & an update from Israel with Dr. Michael Oren
October 12, 2023 20:05 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBDuane 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.
The Death Toll from Saturday’s Massacre Tops 1200
October 11, 2023 20:47 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBHugh 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.
Israel strikes Gaza, forms emergency unity government for war against Hamas
October 11, 2023 20:46 - 1 hour - 32 MBHugh 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.
Israel declares war after hundreds killed in surprise attack by Hamas
October 09, 2023 18:41 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBHugh 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 Ramaswamy on "chaos" in the House, plus Senators Dan Sullivan and Rick Scott
October 05, 2023 18:05 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBVivek 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.
Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House
October 04, 2023 21:05 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBIn 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.
Rep. Mike Lawler & Sen. Tom Cotton on the dysfunction in the House
October 04, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBCongressman 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.
House passes bill to avoid shutdown & SCOTUS is back in session
October 02, 2023 18:52 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBHugh 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.
Gold Bars Bob Proclaims His Innocence
September 27, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBIt'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 and Sen. Tom Cotton on opposing the shutdown
September 26, 2023 19:56 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBRep. 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.
The First Edition of “Would You Let Joe Biden…"
September 25, 2023 16:25 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBOn 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.
"Build the Life You Want" with Arthur C. Brooks (full interview)
September 24, 2023 19:21 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBAn 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.
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) on the Crack-Up in the House GOP Caucus
September 24, 2023 19:17 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBThe 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 puts out his short list for VP and talks about the need to fund DOD and his disagreement with Vivek Ramaswamy
September 21, 2023 20:57 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBSenator 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 Brooks! Senators Cotton & Lankford, Fmr. Rep. Mike Rogers, Jim Geraghty and Olivia Beavers!
September 20, 2023 19:40 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBArthur 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 ...
Duane Patterson fills in for Hugh
September 20, 2023 00:27 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBDuane 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.
Robert C. O'Brien and Neil Auerbach join Hugh to discuss how the GOP should approach Climate & Energy policy
September 18, 2023 16:30 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBMonday 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.
Candidate Potpourri: Everyone was talking yesterday
September 14, 2023 19:29 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBHugh 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.
Energy Secretary Granholm and NPR’s Excellent EV Adventure
September 13, 2023 18:06 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBThe 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.
Secretary Pompeo on President Biden and the Dangers His Infirmity Invites
September 13, 2023 17:40 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBToday 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.
The Coming Wave: Mustafa Suleyman discusses his new book with Hugh
September 12, 2023 18:49 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBHugh 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.
Hugh talks "Code Red: A Mitch Rapp Novel" with Kyle Mills
September 11, 2023 14:43 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBKyle 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/1982164999 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.