The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated
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Senators Graham and Rubio on 2024 and the GOP, Evan Thomas on the last days of Imperial Japan
May 17, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBSenators 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.
Special Counsel John Durham's investigation concludes
May 16, 2023 20:34 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBHugh 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.
The Debt-Ceiling Showdown
May 15, 2023 20:16 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBHugh 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.
Nightmare at the Border as Title 42 immigration policy expires
May 12, 2023 23:55 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBHugh 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.
Chris Christie unloads on Donald Trump Townhall
May 11, 2023 18:33 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBGov. 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.
Nikki Haley On The Trump Verdict and Much More
May 10, 2023 18:20 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBFormer 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.
So You Want To Do A Podcast?
May 09, 2023 21:17 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThe 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.
President Biden's 11th Hour Interview with Stephanie Ruhle
May 08, 2023 19:09 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBHugh 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.
Ron DeSantis On The Free State of Florida's 100 Days
May 05, 2023 21:31 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBFDR 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 Mon...
Is Sheldon Whitehouse The Dumbest Senator?
May 04, 2023 15:19 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBSheldon 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, an...
Smearing the Court
May 03, 2023 18:08 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBSenate 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.
The Supreme Court Accepts the Loper Bright Case for Argument!
May 02, 2023 17:03 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBThis 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.
First Broadcast Day of the Month Rundown
May 01, 2023 18:25 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBEvery 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.
Will the House GOP fund border security?
April 28, 2023 17:53 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBChair 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.
Three Senators on President Biden's Cheat Sheet and Non-Press Conference
April 27, 2023 18:59 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBSenators 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, China, China
April 26, 2023 19:29 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBChina 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.
Richard Norton Smith’s New —and remarkably relevant to the 2024 campaign— biography of Gerald Ford
April 25, 2023 21:13 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBHugh 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 New Hampshire Primary is That Soon?
April 24, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBThe 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 ex...
We are in a deadly conflict with China
April 22, 2023 02:30 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBHugh covers the news of the day and talks with Sonny Bunch and Sarah Westwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hugh's first "Presidential Race Thursday"
April 20, 2023 21:40 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBEvery 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.
What if Xi orders attack on Taiwan? War game tonight at 7
April 19, 2023 20:59 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBChairman 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.
DeSantis takes on Disney's autocracy
April 18, 2023 21:03 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBHugh 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 mil...
Mike Pompeo passes on 2024 presidential run
April 17, 2023 20:49 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBHugh 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.
President Biden's visit to Ireland
April 14, 2023 22:08 - 28 minutes - 13 MBHugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Sonny Bunch and Sarah Westwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governor Glenn Youngkin talks with Hugh Hewitt about preparing Virginia in the event of a Xi-ordered invasion of Taiwan
April 13, 2023 20:07 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBHugh 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.
Chairman Gallagher on CCP's grip on Apple
April 12, 2023 17:14 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBRep. 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.
Another smear of Justice Clarence Thomas
April 11, 2023 18:51 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBMollie 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.
FBI/DOJ investigating leaked Pentagon documents
April 10, 2023 18:59 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBHugh 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.
Will a judge dismiss the charges against former President Trump?
April 06, 2023 19:30 - 20 minutes - 9.62 MBHugh 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.
The Politicized Prosecution/Persecution of Donald Trump
April 05, 2023 20:31 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBHugh 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.
Former President Trump Arraigned in Manhattan
April 04, 2023 22:20 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBHugh 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.
Trump Trial Day -1
April 03, 2023 17:53 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBWith 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 ...
Former President Trump indicted by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
March 31, 2023 22:18 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBHugh 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.
Chris Christie unloads on former President Trump
March 30, 2023 15:24 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBFormer 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.
Is the House GOP working?
March 29, 2023 16:17 - 56 minutes - 26 MBCongressmen 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.
3 students, 3 staff killed during mass shooting at Nashville christian school
March 28, 2023 16:23 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBHugh 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.
Trump kicks off 2024 campaign in Waco
March 27, 2023 21:06 - 39 minutes - 18 MBHugh 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.
TikTok CEO Shou Chew testifies at hearing, Rep. Ken Calvert on U.S. Navy needing more submarines
March 24, 2023 16:42 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBHugh 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.
Senator J.D. Vance on DEI and James Pogue on "The Dissident Right"
March 23, 2023 16:55 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBHugh 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-war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking with Pastor Greg Laurie and Senator Tom Cotton, plus a free episode of "The Grand Old Pod" (hughniverse.com)
March 22, 2023 16:45 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBHugh 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.
Is the China-Russia threat to freedom of the seas imminent?
March 21, 2023 17:11 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBThe 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.
What's up in Wisconsin? Justice Daniel Kelly joins Hugh
March 20, 2023 16:09 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBThe 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.
This week's top stories, plus interviews with Anitra Parmele and Sarah Westwood
March 17, 2023 18:35 - 32 minutes - 15 MBHugh 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.
Fmr. Solicitor General Paul Clement on "Chevron Deference" and Rep. Ro Khanna on the Blue Bank Bailout
March 16, 2023 14:35 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBFormer 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.
Senator Cotton on the "Blue Bank Bailout" and James Rosen on his new biography of Justice Scalia
March 15, 2023 16:14 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBOn 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.
Jesus and Trump: Yahoo News' Jon Ward on his new book “Testimony”
March 14, 2023 16:49 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBJon 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/testimony See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bailout of Silicon Valley Bank
March 13, 2023 16:11 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBHugh 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.
The Week of Duane concludes with Sonny Bunch and Sarah Westwood
March 10, 2023 22:45 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBDuane 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.
The latest from House & Senate hearings this week
March 10, 2023 00:36 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBDuane 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.
"The Rundown" plus Olivia Beavers, Jim Geraghty, and C.J. Box join Generalissimo Duane
March 08, 2023 23:13 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBDuane 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.