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Seeking Love and Unity in Time of Crisis: Hugh Hewitt with Arthur Brooks
March 23, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.63 MBHugh Hewitt and Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, discuss the importance of connecting with people face to face using Skype or Facetime in this time of crisis. They also talk about how love and unity are the perfect safeguards against fear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nation Mobilizes to Fight Coronavirus
March 20, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBTownhall Review – March 21, 2020 Hugh Hewitt talks with Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Wu, about that country’s success in keeping the spread of the Coronavirus well under control. Hugh Hewitt and retired Admiral James S. Stavridis talk about the magnitude of the challenge combating the Coronavirus. Kevin McCullough and Stanford researcher Gregory Rigano talk about a promising treatment for the Coronavirus. Hugh Hewitt talks with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine about that state’s...
Coronavirus and the Dissolution of Community: Seth Leibsohn with Pete Peterson
March 19, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MBSeth Leibsohn talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, about the effects the coronavirus, social distancing and self-quarantining have on loneliness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best Practices to Prevent Spread and Infection from Coronavirus: Hugh Hewitt and Dr. Anthony Fauci
March 18, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.64 MBHugh Hewitt invites Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, to discuss the best practices to prevent infection from the coronavirus. They also discuss the latest in coronavirus testing developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could Taiwan's Coronavirus Response be Emulated Here? Hugh Hewitt with Joseph Wu
March 17, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.04 MBHugh Hewitt talks with Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu on Taiwan's coronavirus response and whether we could emulate it in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Day of the Great American Shutdown: Hugh Hewitt with Jonah Goldberg
March 16, 2020 13:46 - 11 minutes - 5.41 MBHugh Hewitt talks with Jonah Goldberg, editor in chief of The Dispatch, about the first day of the great American shutdown in the wake of the coronavirus and the Fed slashing interest rates to zero percent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coronavirus and the Contest for the Presidency
March 13, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBTownhall Review – March 14, 2020 Bob Frantz and Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan talk about the reactions, maybe even fear-mongering, regarding the Coronavirus. Seth Leibsohn talks with Steve Moore of the Heritage Foundation about the economic impact of the Coronavirus and the upcoming Presidential election. Chris Stigall talks with Kayleigh McEnany, National Press Secretary for the Trump Campaign, about where the campaign is heading. Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson turn to Thomas Homan, former Ac...
The Politicization of the Coronavirus: Sebastian Gorka with Victor Davis Hanson
March 12, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.38 MBSebastian Gorka and Victor Davis Hanson, Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, talk about the politicization of the coronavirus. They also talk about the professor's recent lecture at Hillsdale about General George Patton, and how history needs more iconoclastic figures like Patton and President Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Does the Democratic Party Stand for? Sebastian Gorka with Eric Trump
March 11, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MBSebastian Gorka and Eric Trump talk about the state of the Democratic Party and how it lacks identity. They also discuss the coronavirus and how most recently named viruses happened during election years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Church of Cowards: Dennis Prager with Matt Walsh
March 10, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.23 MBDennis Prager talks with Matt Walsh, host of the Matt Walsh Show via the Daily Wire, and author of a new book: Church of Cowards: A Wake-Up Call to Complacent Christians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dems Rig Primaries to Favor Joe Biden: Sebastian Gorka with Dr. Paul Kengor
March 09, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.68 MBSebastian Gorka and Dr. Paul Kengor, author and professor of political science at Grove City College, talk about the behind-the-scenes coordination of the Democratic Party to rig the primaries against Bernie Sanders and in favor of Joe Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biden Surges after Super Tuesday Triumph
March 06, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBTownhall Review – March 7, 2020 Hugh Hewitt talks with NBC News correspondent Steve Kornacki about the latest in the Democratic primary race to the nomination. Mike Gallagher weighs in on the battle for the nomination that is now between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. Hugh Hewitt and Trump Campaign Spokesman Tim Murtaugh talk about the possibilities of a campaign between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Hugh Hewitt talks with David Cortman of the Alliance Defending Fre...
Analysis of Joe Biden's Big Win on Super Tuesday: Hugh Hewitt with Steve Kornacki
March 05, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MBHugh Hewitt talks with NBC News correspondent Steve Kornacki about Joe Biden's win on Super Tuesday and what it means for Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As America Looks to Leave Afghanistan: Dennis Prager with George Friedman
March 03, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBA look at our turbulent word with George Friedman of Geopolitical Futures, talking about his latest book, “The Storm Before the Calm.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SCOTUS to Hear Philadelphia Catholic Foster Case: Hugh Hewitt with ADF's David Cortman
March 02, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 2.77 MBHugh Hewitt talks with David Cortman, senior counsel and vice president of U.S. litigation with Alliance Defending Freedom, talk about religious liberty cases the Supreme Court is set to hear in the upcoming term, including the Philadelphia Catholic foster case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democrats in a Panic over Sanders Momentum
February 28, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBTownhall Review – February 29, 2020 Hugh Hewitt and Politico senior writer Jake Sherman take a look at the winners and losers from last Tuesday night’s Democratic debate. Dennis Prager talks about Senator Bernie Sanders defense of some of the policies of late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. Mike Gallagher examines some of the shocking statements from Joe Biden prior to the debate in South Carolina. Hugh Hewitt talks with Presidential assistant Peter Navarro about the Trump Administration’s ...
Democrat Debate Fiasco Analysis: Hugh Hewitt with Jake Sherman
February 27, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.96 MBHugh Hewitt and Jake Sherman, a senior writer for POLITICO and co-author of POLITICO's Playbook, analyze Tuesday's Democrat Debate and who is the likely nominee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brainwashed "Oppressed" Students Become Snarling Protest Mob: Dennis Prager with Heather Mac Donald
February 26, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.31 MBDennis Prager talks to Heather Mac Donald, contributing editor for City Journal, about the protest at her talk at Colgate University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dems United in Reelecting President Trump: Hugh Hewitt with Senator Cornyn
February 25, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.04 MBHugh Hewitt and Senator John Cornyn discuss Richard Grenell's qualifications to become interim Director of National Intelligence, Russian interference in 2020 election overstated, the devastating coronavirus, as well as Democrats getting behind Bernie Sanders resulting in President Trump's reelection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bernie Sanders and Everybody Else Fighting for 2nd Place: Dan Proft and David Harsanyi
February 24, 2020 18:57 - 19 minutes - 9 MBDan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with National Review's David Harsanyi about last week's trainwreck of a Democratic Debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feisty Debate Turns Sour for Mayor Bloomberg
February 21, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBTownhall Review – February 22, 2020 Hugh Hewitt talks with former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer following the contentious Democratic debate and where the Dems now stand. Larry Elder looks at the robust economy under President Trump, so robust that former President Obama is trying to claim credit. Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the possible origins of the Coronavirus outbreak in China. Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Dr. Karlyn Borysenko, a life-lo...
"Superman" on Conservatism and Faith in Hollywood: Sebastian Gorka and Dean Cain
February 20, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.19 MBSebastian Gorka is joined by "Superman" Dean Cain to talk about his satirical play, about disgraced former FBI agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page. They also talk about what it's like being a conservative and Christian in Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
United Nations Publishes Anti-Semitic Blacklist: Hugh Hewitt with Dr. Michael Oren
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.31 MBHugh Hewitt and Dr. Michael Oren talk about the particulars of the Middle East Peace Plan between Israel and Palestine. They also talk about continued Israeli elections is causing election fatigue, as well as blatant anti-semitic moves the UN has made recently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
High-school Athletes File Suit to Protect Fairness in Girls’ Sports: Dennis Prager with ADF’s Kristen Waggoner
February 18, 2020 14:42 - 12 minutes - 5.97 MBDennis Prager talks with Kristen Waggoner, senior legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom. ADF has just filed a lawsuit on behalf on female high school athletes who have been forced to compete with transgender females. For more information on the case, visit ADFLegal.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biden Takes a Hit in New Hampshire; Leader McConnell Keeps a Keen Eye on the Courts
February 14, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBTownhall Review – February 15, 2020 Hugh Hewitt talks with Michael Barone of the Washington Examiner and fellow with the American Enterprise Institute about the Democratic primaries. Hugh Hewitt and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell talk about Federal judge confirmations. Kevin McCullough talks with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee talk about President Trump’s actions against terrorists and terrorism. Sebastian Gorka and James Carafano of the Heritage Foundation discuss China’...
The Relationship Between Religion and Politics: Seth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson
February 13, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.61 MBSeth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, discuss the role of religion in politics and the role of politics in religion. For more information on the conference that took place on February 6, including a link to watch the entire conference, visit Pepperdine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The McConnell Motto on Judges: “Leave No Vacancy Behind” - Hugh Hewitt with Mitch McConnell
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 7.01 MBHugh Hewitt talks with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell about judges, vulnerable Senate Republicans, impeachment, and thoughts on media becoming more unbalanced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump's Best Week in Office: Hugh Hewitt with Dr. Larry Arnn
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBHugh Hewitt talks with Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, about President Trump’s impeachment acquittal, his SOTU address, Coronavirus, and the Iowa caucuses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democrats Have Disastrous Week with Iowa Debacle, Pelosi Tear, Trump Acquittal, Booming Economy
February 07, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBTownhall Review – February 8, 2020 Hugh Hewitt discusses the moment Speaker Nancy Pelosi tore up her copy of President Trump’s State of the Union speech and more with Georgia Senator David Perdue. Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Rich Lowry, editor of National Review, about the State of the Union, the Democrat’s nomination race and more. Dennis Prager and journalist John Fund talk about the latest Gallup poll showing President Trump’s approval rating at an all-time high. Sebastian Go...
Dems Will Pay the Price for Impeachment: Sebastian Gorka with Victor Davis Hanson
February 06, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBSebastian Gorka and Professor Victor Davis Hanson talk about impeachment, the Left's view of regular Americans, and the impact of President Trump on American politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rush Limbaugh Overcoming Adversity: Mike Gallagher with Phil Boyce
February 05, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.18 MBMike Gallagher talks with Phil Boyce, VP of Salem Media Group, about the devastating news from AM radio legend, Rush Limbaugh, concerning cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Failure of the Democrats' Impeachment: Sebastian Gorka and Conrad Black
February 04, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBSebastian Gorka and Conrad Black discuss impeachment, President Trump's effect on the Left and the elite, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating Britain's Independence from Europe: Sebastian Gorka with James Delingpole
February 01, 2020 01:08 - 8 minutes - 4.13 MBSebastian Gorka talks with James Delingpole of Breitbart London on Britain officially leaving the European Union as of January 31, 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Impeachment, Coronavirus and a New Road Map for the Middle East
January 31, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBTownhall Review – February 1, 2020 Hugh Hewitt and Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, part of Trump’s impeachment defense legal team, talk about the possibility of John Bolton being called to testify. Dennis Prager talks with our ambassador to Israel David Friedman about President Trump’s Middle East peace initiative. Hugh Hewitt turns to retired U. S. Air Force Colonel Randall Larsen, now the National Security Advisor for the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, for his take on how...
75th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation: Joe Piscopo with Dov Hikind
January 30, 2020 05:17 - 12 minutes - 5.67 MBJoe Piscopo invites Assemblyman Dov Hikind, who lost family members in Auschwitz, about the 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Age of Entitlement: America Since the Sixties - Dennis Prager with Christopher Caldwell
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBDennis Prager talks to Christopher Caldwell, contributing editor at the Claremont Review of Books. His new book is The Age of Entitlement: America Since the Sixties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Happens When We Abandon Western Civilization? Seth Leibsohn with Pete Peterson
January 28, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.91 MBSeth Leibsohn invites Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, to talk about what happens when we abandon Western Civilization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does Schiff Have Any Credibility Left? Hugh Hewitt with Senator Joni Ernst
January 27, 2020 18:52 - 12 minutes - 5.92 MBHugh Hewitt talks with Senator Joni Ernst about the CDC's Public information policy on the coronavirus. They also discuss the impeachment trial and Adam Schiff's credibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democrats Take Show on the Road in Senate Impeachment Trial
January 24, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBTownhall Review – January 25, 2020 Hugh Hewitt and Senator Mike Braun, Indiana, talk about how the impeachment effort is all about the upcoming election. Sebastian Gorka talks with Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise about the President’s impeachment defense team. Chris Stigall and National Review columnist Andrew McCarthy talk about the history of impeachment. Hugh Hewitt and retired Admiral James Stavridis about the outbreak of the coronavirus in China and that country’s effort to cont...
Dems Have No Case Against the President: Sebastian Gorka with Steve Scalice
January 22, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 3.76 MBSebastian Gorka is joined by House Minority Whip Steve Scalise to talk about the ongoing impeachment trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Trump be Impeached Again if Reelected? Hugh Hewitt with Matthew Continetti
January 21, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.31 MBHugh Hewitt talks with Matthew Continetti, founding editor of ”The Washington Free Beacon,” resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute about impeachment and Trump 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China Trade Deal is Big Deal: Hugh Hewitt with Mike Pompeo
January 20, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.42 MBHugh Hewitt talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about a host of subjects, including Lev Parnas, Impeachment, China and Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dems Debate In Wake of Iranian Aggression
January 17, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBHugh Hewitt talks with former NATO Commander Admiral James Stavridis about the Iranian attack on American forces in Iraq. Hugh Hewitt asks Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney for her perspective on the Democrat candidates' perplexing non-response regarding the Iranian attack on American forces in Iraq. Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator Ted Cruz about the impeachment trial of President Trump now before the Senate. Mike Gallagher and Cully Stimson, of the Heritage Foundation, talk about App...
Trump Undoes 41 Years of Iranian Fantasy Policy: Dennis Prager with Caroline Glick
January 16, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.61 MBDennis Prager invites Caroline Glick, an accomplished student of world affairs, on how the world ought to understand the implications of the recent death of Commander Soleimani and President Trump's role in undoing Iran policy of past presidents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senate Rules to Conduct Fair Impeachment Trial : Hugh Hewitt and Senator Ted Cruz
January 15, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.01 MBHugh Hewitt talks with Senator Ted Cruz about the rules of the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20200114 Mohler The Overwhelming Lack of Diversity
January 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 minute - 503 KBLate last year the campus newspaper at Yale—the Yale Daily News—published an article highlighting the astounding lack of worldview diversity on America’s college campuses today. Under the headline, “Faculty Call For Ideological Diversity” the reporters highlighted four professors who made it clear, Yale stifles political discourse. In other respects, Yale has made a push for demographic diversity—race, gender, sexual orientation and the like. But, when it comes to political diversity, there...
Trump's Deregulation Boosts Economy: Hugh Hewitt with Gene Scalia
January 14, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.55 MBHugh Hewitt talks with Secretary of Labor Gene Scalia about the incredible economy that has been boosted by deregulation. Gene Scalia and Mick Mulvaney have a key piece in the Wall Street Journal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Is the Enlightenment? Dennis Prager with Yoram Hazony
January 10, 2020 23:39 - 14 minutes - 6.44 MBDennis Prager talks Yoram Hazony, Founder and Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation. They discuss Yoram's new PragerU video, "What Is the Enlightenment?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Soleimani, Iran and the Power of Deterrence
January 10, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBTownhall Review – January 11, 2020 President Trump addresses the nation following the military strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Dan Proft and Amy Jacobsen talk with Cliff May, President of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, about the reaction to the strike. Hugh Hewitt and retired New York Times London Bureau Chief John Fisher Burns talk about the European reaction. Hugh Hewitt talks with Senator Tom Cotton on Iran and Impeachment. Hugh Hewitt and Senator ...
Owen Strachan: Nothing About Biology Has Changed
January 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 975 KBA recent headline that I’ll quote directly illustrates our pervasive sexual confusion today: “Trans man gives birth to non-binary person’s baby with female sperm donor.” Let’s analyze this headline in light of truth. “Trans man gives birth”—Reuben, who gave birth to the child, is a biological woman who self-identifies as transgender. “To non-binary person’s baby”—Jay, Reuben’s partner, is a biological woman who doesn’t want to be identified as a woman. “With female sperm donor”—We’re ta...