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Townhall Review – April 26, 2025
🔹 Media Collusion and DOGE Fallout
Dan Schneider of the Media Research Center joins John Solomon to unpack the DOGE revelations—over 90 federal agencies allegedly collaborating to suppress dissenting voices.
🔹 Defunding NPR and PBS
Hugh Hewitt supports using the excise provision to defund government-backed media. President Trump may soon act.
🔹 At the White House
Chris Stigall speaks with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on immigration and the deportation of Ábrego García, an illegal alien from El Salvador.
🔹 Trump’s 100-Day Mark
As Donald Trump nears 100 days in office, he talks tax cuts and economic revival with Joe Piscopo.
🔹 Megyn Kelly on Immigration
Megyn Kelly appears on Charlie Kirk's show, questioning Democratic advocacy for illegal immigrant Ábrego García.
🔹 Men in Women's bathrooms is dangerous and disgusting
Megyn Kelly talks about the ongoing fight against transgender participation in women's sports, where Kelly emphasizes significant progress in public opinion and legal rulings.
🔹 A Global ‘Vibe Shift’
Niall Ferguson foresaw it. Mike Gallagher affirms it. America—and the world—are in the midst of a deep political and perhaps even spiritual transition.
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Townhall Review – April 19, 2025
🔹 Deportation Debate – Trump’s removal of MS-13 gang member Ábrego García sparks outrage from Democrats and legacy media. Chris Stigall and Josh Hammer examine the legal and political implications.
🔹 Green Card Holders & Deportation – Andrew McCarthy breaks down the legal rights of non-citizens amid cases like Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Hamas activist.
🔹 Media Blind Spots – Mike Gallagher calls out the media’s disconnect on national sentiment regarding criminal migrants.
🔹 Stopping a Nuclear Iran – Trump intensifies diplomatic pressure on Iran. Hear from former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren and former National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien.
🔹 China Rising – Robert C. O’Brien returns to assess the growing threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party—the greatest challenge to U.S. dominance since the Cold War.
🔹 Defunding NPR – After NPR CEO Katherine Maher’s rocky congressional testimony, Charlie Kirk talks with OMB Director Russ Vought about efforts to strip taxpayer funding from NPR and PBS.
🔹 Media and Crime Narratives – Mike Gallagher contrasts how legacy media frames violence from the left vs. the right—and what they ignore.
All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.
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Townhall Review – April 12, 2025
🔹 Trump and Tariffs – President Trump shakes markets with a 90-day pause on tariffs (excluding China). Hugh Hewitt and Alex Gray (former White House official) discuss the national security implications of trade policies.
🔹 DOGE on Government Fraud – Charlie Kirk talks with Antonio Gracias (Valor Equity) about DOGE’s findings: inefficiency, fraud, and emotional tolls on agencies like Border Patrol.
🔹 Social Security Scandal – Explosive revelations from DOGE investigations show massive increases in suspicious Social Security numbers, including voting by non-citizens.
🔹 Demographics and the Ballot Box – Victor Davis Hanson weighs in on illegal immigration and its political consequences, calling out the Left’s strategic narratives.
🔹 Douglas Murray: “On Democracies and Death Cults” – British author and journalist Douglas Murray joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Israel, October 7, and the West’s response to ideological extremism. Check out his book: On Democracies and Death Cults.
🔹 Fanaticism on Campus – Douglas Murray and Hugh explore how anti-Israel sentiment has spread across universities and cities worldwide.
🔹 Hope in Crisis – Douglas Murray reflects on the resilience of Israeli youth and the light amid tragedy following October 7.
All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.
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Townhall Review – April 5, 2025
🔹 Election Fallout in Florida and Wisconsin – Special elections in Florida and a State Supreme Court race in Wisconsin shift the political landscape. Rich Lowry of National Review and Charlie Kirk break down the results and implications.
🔹 Budget Battles Intensify – Congress races to pass a budget and save the Trump tax cuts from sunsetting. Hugh Hewitt discusses the stakes with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
🔹 Economy and Confidence – Speaker of the House Mike Johnson joins Tony Perkins (Host of This Week on Capitol Hill) to address the budget’s impact on consumers and investors.
🔹 Trump’s “Liberation Day” Plan – President Donald Trump unveils a tariff-based economic strategy to boost American wealth. Economist Stephen Moore and Victor Davis Hanson share their analyses.
🔹 Cutting Government Waste – Efforts to root out fraud and abuse in federal spending escalate, tied to Elon Musk’s influence. Chris Stigall explores this with Ned Ryun of American Majority.
🔹 NPR Funding Under Fire – Taxpayer support for a hard-left NPR faces scrutiny after revelations at a House hearing. Charlie Kirk discusses with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.
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Townhall Review – March 29, 2025
🔹 Signal Chat App SNAFU – Trump National Security Team overheard by Jeffery Goldberg of The Atlantic. Chris Stigall shares his thoughts.
🔹 Budget Passing Progress – GOP majority progress towards budget including Trump tax cuts. Hugh Hewitt discusses this with Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
🔹 State of the Democratic Party – On policy and on things that matter to Americans, Tony Perkins (Host of "This Week on Capitol Hill), discusses with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, on his thoughts.
🔹 Democrats Unhinged – Utah Senator Mike Lee and Charlie kirk explore about the Democrats’ disarray and hysteria.
🔹 America Beautiful Again – Championing Classical and Humanistic tradition in public art and architecture in the Capitol. Victor David Hanson discusses this topic with President of the National Civic Arts Society, Justin Shubow.
All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.
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Townhall Review – March 22, 2025
🔹 Strikes on Houthi Terrorists – The Trump admin targets Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Hugh Hewitt about Iran’s role and the China threat.
🔹 Trump-Putin Ukraine Talks – President Trump converses with President Putin to end the Ukraine war. Ex-CIA operative Dan Hoffman joins Joe Piscopo to analyze this step.
🔹 Israel vs. Iran’s Nukes – With Trump pressuring Iran, Michael Oren (ex-Israeli Ambassador) discusses with Hugh Hewitt if Israel will strike Iran’s nuclear sites as the Hamas ceasefire collapses.
🔹 Energy and Democrats’ Struggles – Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Hugh Hewitt explore energy policy beyond “clean” races, while Ed Morrissey tells Seth Leibsohn about the Democrats’ disarray.
🔹 Astronauts’ Triumphant Return – Four astronauts, including Americans Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, return from the ISS after a nine-month delay. Mike Gallagher celebrates their safe landing off Tallahassee.
All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.
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Townhall Review – March 15, 2025
🔹 Deporting Hamas Supporter Mahmoud Khalil – President Trump moves to deport Mahmoud Khalil, leader of violent Columbia University protests. Bret Baier (Fox News) and Border Czar Tom Homan join Hugh Hewitt and Joe Piscopo (AM970, NY) to discuss, noting low border crossings as progress.
🔹 Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Push – Secretary of State Marco Rubio leads talks in Saudi Arabia. Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson (AM560, Chicago) talk with Fred Fleitz (America First Policy Institute) about Trump’s efforts to end the war.
🔹 Breakup of Syria – Michael Oren, ex-Israeli ambassador, joins Hugh Hewitt to analyze Syria’s collapse post-Assad, highlighting threats to Kurds, Christians, Alawites, and Druze.
🔹 China’s Threat and Jimmy Lai’s Fight – Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery tells Hugh Hewitt why the CCP is the greatest threat since the Cold War. Sebastian Lai, son of imprisoned Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai, shares his father’s plight.
All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.
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Townhall Review – March 8, 2025
🔹 Trump’s Congressional Address: America is Back – President Trump speaks to a Joint Session of Congress, touting border progress and announcing the capture of an Abbey Gate terrorist. Hogan Gidley (ex-Trump comms) joins Joe Piscopo, while Alex Pheiffer (current Trump comms) talks with Chris Stigall about Democrats' disappointing response.
🔹 Abbey Gate Justice – Sebastian Gorka, now Trump’s counterterrorism director, joins Mike Gallagher to discuss the apprehension of the ISIS terrorist behind the Abbey Gate attack.
🔹 Democrats’ Churlish Response – Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-7) tells Chris Stigall about the Democrats’ petty reaction to Trump’s speech.
🔹 Charlie Kirk’s Team on Democratic Stunts – Charlie Kirk and his team break down the Democrats’ lack of message and reliance on delay tactics in Trump’s early second term
🔹A Broken Democratic Party – Mike Gallagher reflects on the dark Biden years and the Democrats’ current disarray, calling them “wretched and broken people” after Trump’s address.
All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.
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Townhall Review – March 1, 2025
🔹 House GOP’s Budget Win: Trump Tax Cuts Locked In – The House GOP narrowly passes a budget blueprint (217-216), securing Trump’s tax cuts. Dan Proft talks with economist Stephen Moore about the size of this win, while Hugh Hewitt discusses with Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ) and new Senator Dave McCormick (PA) why it’s a critical first step.
🔹 Israel Mourns the Bibas Family – Israel holds a memorial for Shiri Bibas and her sons, Ariel and Kfir, killed by Hamas. Yael Eckstein (International Fellowship of Christians and Jews) joins Mike Gallagher to reflect on the ongoing conflict.
🔹 FBI Shakeup: Change Agents Take Charge – Kash Patel and Dan Bongino step into FBI leadership roles, signaling big shifts. Charlie Kirk and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL) discuss resistance from the old guard.
🔹 Trump’s Unified White House – Tevi Troy (Washington Examiner) tells Hugh Hewitt why Trump’s second term shows less infighting and more results, spotlighting the communications strategy speaking directly to Americans.
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Townhall Review – February 22, 2025
🔹 J.D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference – Senator J.D. Vance delivers a bold defense of free speech, leaving European leaders “reeling.” Hugh Hewitt, Chris Stigall, and Tony Shaffer (Ret. Lt. Col., London Center for Policy Research) break down the reaction and media spin.
🔹 Germany’s Policing of Speech – 60 Minutes profiles Germany’s speech laws, sparking debate over government control of expression. Mike Gallagher weighs in on the implications for free speech in the West.
🔹 Marco Rubio’s Diplomatic Mission – Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to Riyadh for high-stakes talks with Russian officials on ending the war in Ukraine. Hugh Hewitt speaks with Byron York (Washington Examiner) for expert analysis.
🔹 The NATO Question – Is Ukraine’s potential NATO membership a real factor in Russia’s aggression? Dan Proft and Cliff May (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) argue why Putin’s excuses don’t hold up.
🔹 Donald Trump's Second-Term Shake-Up – President Donald Trump makes sweeping personnel changes, sparking legal battles over executive authority. Hugh Hewitt turns to Andrew McCarthy (National Review) to examine the constitutional implications.
🔹 The Battle Over the Administrative State – Constitutional scholar John Yoo joins Charlie Kirk to discuss Trump’s effort to dismantle unaccountable bureaucracy and restore executive power.
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Townhall Review – February 15, 2025
🔹 Trump’s Blunt Warning on Hamas – Following the release of tortured Israeli hostages, President Donald Trump sends an ultimatum to Hamas if remaining hostages aren't released by Saturday at noon: "all hell breaks loose." Hear from Rachel Goldberg Polin as she shares her family's tragedy.
🔹 J.D. Vance at the AI Summit – At the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, Vice President J.D. Vance stands firm thatAI should not be used to silence unpopular opinions. Analysis from Harrison Fields, Trump’s Deputy Press Secretary.
🔹 Ted Cruz Defends AM Radio – Automakers have threatened to remove AM radio from new vehicles, but Senator Ted Cruz is fighting back with the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. He joins Chris Stigall to discuss why it matters.
🔹 Trump Presses Putin & Zelensky – The president urges Russia and Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war. Marc Thiessen of The Washington Post weighs in on Trump’s strategy.
🔹 Mark Fogel’s Release from Russia – After over three years in Russian custody, American Mark Fogel is freed under Trump’s administration. Mike Gallagher discusses why Biden failed to secure his release.
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Townhall Review – February 8, 2025
🔹 Trump Hosts Netanyahu – President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his first head-of-state meeting, reaffirming a strong U.S.-Israel alliance.
🔹 Trump’s Bold Gaza Proposal – The president leaves heads spinning with his unexpected declaration: “We’re going to take control of Gaza.” Analysis from Bret Baier of Fox News and John Podhoretz of Commentary Magazine.
🔹 USAID Scandal Unfolds – Shocking revelations about U.S. government funding of media organizations, including Politico, emerge. Mike Benz of the Foundation for Freedom Online joins Charlie Kirk to break it down.
🔹 Netanyahu & Trump: Parallel Leaders – Both figures are comeback stories, deeply polarizing, and determined to reshape history. Haviv Rettig Gur of The Times of Israel weighs in.
🔹 Sean Parnell at the Pentagon – The decorated combat veteran and new Chief Pentagon Spokesman joins Chris Stigall to discuss his role in the Trump administration.
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Edition for February 1, 2025
This week on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt:
🔹 A New Era in the White House Press Room – Karoline Leavitt takes the podium as the youngest-ever press secretary, making waves on day one. Fox News’ Bret Baier and Trish Regan weigh in on the media shake-up.
🔹 Securing the Border – Newly appointed Border Czar Tom Homan is on a mission to restore order, despite political roadblocks. He joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the challenges ahead.
🔹 Trump’s Second Term – Historian Victor Davis Hanson analyzes the forces behind Trump’s political resurgence and what it means for America’s future.
🔹 The Changing GOP – Byron York of The Washington Examiner breaks down how Trump’s leadership is reshaping the Republican Party.
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Townhall Review - January 25, 2025
Join us this week as Donald J. Trump takes the oath of office and delivers his Second Inaugural Address. Declaring the start of the “Golden Age of America,” Trump laid out a bold agenda, prioritizing border security, economic growth, and a strong national defense.
Tom Homan, the new Border Czar, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss his mission to end cartel influence and secure the southern border.
Bret Baier of Fox News joins Hugh Hewitt to offer insight into Trump’s ambitious plans for the Panama Canal.
China expert Gordon Chang joins Chris Stigall to weigh in on the challenges posed by China, and how Trump will exert America's leverage over Beijing.
Michael Oren, formerly the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, joins Hugh to offer insight into Israel’s fight against Hamas and the potential for transformative changes in the Middle East. As hostages return home, Trump’s pro-Israel administration emphasizes stability and strength in the region.
Stephen Moore joins John Solomon to address economic concerns, highlighting inflation, high food and fuel prices, and the urgent need for tax reforms.
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Townhall Review January 18, 2025
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks with Tony Perkins about the Trump agenda and the formidable challenges Trump will face, including border security, defense and passing conservative legislation.
Hugh Hewitt turns to Alex Gray, from the National Security Council under Trump 1.0, to discuss Trump's focus on hemispheric defense, prioritizing Greenland and Panama as strategic assets against threats from China and Russia.
Chris Stigall and Sean Spicer, Trump's first press secretary, discuss Democrats potentially working with Trump, the focus on effective communicators in Trump's administration, and the border as a top priority for immediate action.
Victor Davis Hanson highlights failures in Los Angeles' leadership, resource allocation, and decision-making, contributing to the city's vulnerability during fire season.
Larry Elder talks with Paul Scrivano, a restaurant owner and a soon-to-be candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 3, about the woke failures of California's government, which insists on upholding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies.
Charlie Kirk talks with veteran political reporter Mark Halperin about the fascinating inroads Trump has made with Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
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Townhall Review - January 11, 2025
We'll listen in on a major announcement from CEO Mark Zuckerberg, about Meta, Facebook’s parent company, shifting back toward free expression.
Hugh Hewitt invites Joel Kaplan, Meta’s new Chief Global Affairs Officer, to discuss this pivotal shift.
Chris Stigall and Michael Whatley, Chairman of the RNC, weigh in on the GOP’s success in gaining control of Congress and building on that momentum in the 2026 midterms.
Hugh has an extended conversation with President-elect Donald Trump about extending the Trump One-era tax cuts, critiquing the Biden administration’s transition efforts, and the role of American leadership in restoring stability.
Sebastian Gorka and Robert Wilkie, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs, discuss the importance of restoring American naval dominance as well as other key steps to strengthen the military.
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Townhall Review - January 4, 2025
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton discuss American national security priorities, warship replenishment and the broader challenges posed by China.
John Solomon and China expert Gordon Chang talk about how Trump's tariffs will counter China’s aggressive strategies.
Sebastian Gorka, set to join the Trump administration, talks with Shermichael Singleton, co-host of “Consider It” with Vox Media, about the evolving dynamics in D.C.
Victor Davis Hanson dives deeper into the unique energy surrounding Trump’s return to the White House, in large part, driven by Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.
Charlie Kirk celebrates a decisive GOP victory in 2024, ensuring a strong conservative future.
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Townhall Review - December 28, 2024
Hugh Hewitt talks with Thomas Conner, former career-long Professor of History at Hillsdale College, who provides a brief summary of World War I, mentioning that France lost a significant number of soldiers in 1915 and that the war had declared itself fully by that time.
Dennis Prager talks with H.W. Crocker about America's role in the war, as described in his book, The Yanks Are Coming!: A Military History of the United States in World War I. Crocker explains how the U.S. entry was pivotal in turning the tide against Germany, and he highlights the heroism of American soldiers while also discussing the broader cultural consequences of the war.
Victor Davis Hanson interviews acclaimed figurative sculptor Sabin Howard, discussing his monumental work on the World War I Memorial: A Soldier's Journey. They explore Howard's artistic process, influences, and the cultural significance of his work, as he shares insights into the classical techniques he uses and his vision for future projects.
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Townhall Review - December 21, 2024
Hugh Hewitt turns to Jason Smith, Missouri Representative and Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, on the need to deliver early on the Trump tax cuts if the GOP wants to keep the majority in 2026.
Charlie Kirk turned to Patrick Bet-David for a look at Donald Trump’s return to the political stage, which has starkly contrasted his previous campaigns in 2016 and 2020. Trump’s approach this time feels fundamentally different, focused on winning and uniting allies—even critics.
Hugh turns to Byron York of the Washington Examiner and weighs in on the $16 million settlement involving Disney/ABC and George Stephanopoulos.
Mike Gallagher also addresses the settlement, framing it as evidence of dishonesty and bias in the legacy media. He argues the payout reflects years of lies and an effort to avoid accountability for misinformation.
John Solomon and Lee Smith, author of Disappearing the President, discuss the erosion of free speech dating back to Trump’s removal from Twitter in 2021, how tactics born in the American liberal movement are influencing global politics, and the importance of restoring institutions like the FBI to serve the American people.
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Townhall Review - December 14, 2024
Hugh Hewitt turns to Matt Continetti of the Washington Free Beacon for analysis of Israel’s military campaign and its implications.
Hugh and Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department official, discuss the U.S. policy missteps in the Middle East, criticizing the Obama-Biden approach to the Middle East.
Hugh interviews Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune about the critical items on Congress’ agenda, including support for the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act and extending tax cuts to drive economic growth before the midterms.
Hugh welcomes Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press and host of the Honestly podcast. Weiss reflects on the fractured media landscape and the rise of alternative outlets.
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Townhall Review - December 7, 2024
Scott Jennings of CNN, sitting in for Mike Gallagher, talks with Congressman James Comer about the implications of President Biden issuing a full and sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. Congressman Comer calls it just "the tip of the iceberg" in the Biden family's alleged financial crimes.
Chris Stigall asks retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg for insights on Trump's resolve to end the stalemated conflict in Ukraine/Russia. Kellogg highlights Trump's focus on "stopping the killing" and reducing the financial burden on the American people.
Victor Davis Hanson critiques the Biden administration’s handling of national security and foreign policy. Hanson contrasts Biden's "dark cynicism" with optimism surrounding Trump's plans for his next administration.
Larry Elder unpacks the Hunter Biden laptop story, calling it a major instance of election interference by U.S. agencies. He contrasts the treatment of the Biden family with how similar evidence against Trump’s family would be handled.
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Townhall Review – November 30, 2024
Dennis Prager discusses the meaning of Thanksgiving and the words of our first president, George Washington, and President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation during the Civil War that created the holiday.
Dennis Prager talks to Alex Epstein about his book, “Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas – Not Less.”
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Townhall Review - November 23, 2024
Mark Davis, filling in for Hugh Hewitt, talks with Matt Continetti, of the Washington Free Beacon, about Trump’s aggressive approach to staffing his administration.
Kurt Schlichter, also in for Hugh, sits down with Senator-elect Jim Banks, who praises Pete Hegseth’s qualifications, calling him the reformer needed to address woke ideology in the military as Secretary of Defense.
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's appointment as U.N. ambassador, emphasizing her strong pro-Israel stance. He highlights the deep corruption within the U.N., underscoring the need for bold reform.
Joe Piscopo asks Andrew McCarthy to explain the collapse of many legal cases against Trump. The Manhattan case under DA Alvin Bragg remains an exception but faces growing scrutiny.
Seth Leibsohn and Brandon Weichert, author of “A Disaster of Our Own Making: How the West Lost Ukraine” examine the Biden administration’s decision to greenlight strikes into Russian territory. Weichert warns of rising global tensions and highlights Netanyahu’s unyielding approach to Israel’s existential conflict, which just crossed its 1,000th day.
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Townhall Review - November 16, 2024
Hugh Hewitt turns to Matt Continetti of the Washington Free Beacon for a look at President-elect Trump's cabinet picks and appointees to key posts.
Larry Elder contrasts the failed border policies of Biden and Harris vs the polices of Trump that effectively closed the border.
Charlie Kirk invites Tom Homan, a former ICE director and newly appointed "Border Czar," to outline his plan to tackle illegal immigration under Trump’s leadership.
Chris Stigall talks with Salena Zito about the win in Pennsylvania that turned out to be an overwhelming and decisive Trump victory.
Hugh Hewitt turns to Pete Hegseth, who is newly tapped as Trump's Secretary of Defense, who also authored a book, “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free.”
Charlie Kirk talks with Mike Huckabee, Trump's appointed United States Ambassador to Israel, about the moving of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem during the previous Trump adminstration.
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Townhall Review - November 7, 2024
This week, we’re exploring a historic moment: Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Hugh Hewitt turns to freshly re-elected Florida Congressman Mike Waltz for a look at what made a big difference in Trump's campaign.
Joe Piscopo invites Michael Goodwin of the New York Post, to talk about why this election was “one for the ages,” a pivotal moment in American politics.
Charlie Kirk and his team at Turning Point USA highlight how voter outreach, registration drives, and early voting strategies played a critical role in mobilizing the conservative base, which they believe brought the Republican Party closer to the people it aims to serve.
Dennis Prager reflects on how media bias and collusion have eroded public trust, particularly as they tried to undermine Trump’s campaign.
John Solomon and pollster Scott Rasmussen take us into the numbers behind the 2024 election results. Rasmussen analyzes voter trends, including a notable rise in Hispanic support for Republicans, and explains how the GOP's efforts to reach out to new voter groups in places like Pennsylvania proved to be crucial.
We close with Scott Jennings, Republican strategist and commentator at CNN, who underscores the missteps the Democrat party took this election cycle and how they massively misunderstood the electorate and what they truly care about.
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Townhall Review - November 2, 2024
We dive into the final days before the 2024 election. The spotlight falls on President Biden as his recent controversial remarks about Trump supporters stirred the political landscape, overshadowing Kamala Harris’s own campaign push.
Hugh Hewitt sits down with Matt Continetti of the Washington Free Beacon to analyze the potential impact of Biden’s remarks.
Matt Whitaker of the Trump campaign shares how this may sway undecided voters in the final hours.
Turning to the congressional races, Hugh talks with Nevada Senate candidate and war veteran Sam Brown, who's challenging incumbent Jacky Rosen.
On the House side, Orange County’s 47th district is heating up as Scott Baugh campaigns to secure a GOP victory in a tightly contested California district. Hugh investigates.
Mike Gallagher dismantles President Biden for his "garbage" comment.
Former race car driver Danica Patrick shares her motivations for supporting Trump in a conversation with Charlie Kirk, signaling an interesting shift among influential voices in this election cycle.
As Election Day approaches, Trish Regan closes the show with a reminder of the stakes involved, urging listeners to ensure their voices are heard at the polls. Every vote will shape the future, and this year’s election could set the course for years to come.
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Townhall Review - October 26, 2024
With just over a week left until Election Day, Hugh Hewitt speaks with President Donald Trump about his strategy in the final stretch. Trump discusses his drive to "run through the tape" and his continued support for Israel during its conflict with multiple adversaries.
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Dennis Prager examines the Biden/Harris administration's weak response to Iran's missile attacks on Israel. Prager critiques the administration’s diplomatic strategy and calls for a return to "peace through strength."
Ohio Senator and Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance addresses the serious issue of a Pentagon staffer leaking top-secret Israeli intelligence. Vance calls for swift identification and prosecution of the perpetrator.
Seth Leibsohn and Ed Morrissey reflect on Trump’s knack for connecting directly with everyday Americans.
Mike Gallagher shares his perspective on the unpredictable and fast-paced nature of the 2024 election, and Trump’s ability to unsettle the Harris campaign in these final days.
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Townhall Review - October 19, 2024
In this week’s episode of Townhall Review, host Hugh Hewitt dives into the fast-approaching 2024 election.
Charlie Kirk and Trump’s political director, James Blair, discuss the importance of voter turnout, emphasizing that success hinges on getting the right numbers at the polls.
Bob Frantz and Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan point out how the strategy of allowing non-citizens to vote is spreading across the country.
As the election nears, Hugh touches on the growing phenomenon of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” which Matt Continetti describes as reaching new heights of intensity. Continetti shares his insights during a teaser clip from Hugh’s full hour-long interview.
Victor Davis Hanson talks about the Left's efforts to offend autoworkers, minorities, Catholics and more, demographics where the GOP has historically been weak are looking quite strong.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Danial Mahony of Assumption University about the left’s increasing repudiation of Western values, illustrated by recent events such as Nottingham University’s decision to issue a trigger warning on Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.
Dennis Prager reflects on the stark differences between Europe’s changing immigration policies and the United States', highlighting the growing divide between public sentiment and political action on immigration.
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Townhall Review - October 12, 2024
Charlie Kirk talks with Fox News Contributor, Sara Carter, about the severe damage in Florida and North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene has wiped out entire communities. Carter reports from the scene, sharing stories of resilience and how Americans are stepping up to help their neighbors without federal support.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Senator Ron Johnson, who expresses frustration over the federal government's failure to act, accusing the Biden administration of diverting resources to push a progressive agenda instead of focusing on real disaster relief.
Former President Donald Trump joins Hugh to discuss the ongoing threat from Iran and the failure of the Biden administration to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions. For the entire interview between Hugh Hewitt and President Trump, check out the full podcast.
Mike Gallagher delves into Kamala Harris's recent interviews, including her appearance on 60 Minutes, where she continues to struggle in her role as vice president.
Victor Davis Hanson and Sebastian Gorka discuss the failures of the Biden administration’s foreign policy, particularly its weakness on Iran, which they argue has emboldened Tehran to attack Israel.
Larry Elder and Joel Rosenberg discuss the looming threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, criticizing past U.S. administrations for allowing the regime to get close to nuclear capability.
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Townhall Review - October 5, 2024
In this episode, we dive into the heated Vice-Presidential debate between Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. With the election just weeks away, Hugh Hewitt breaks down the key moments, policy clashes, and what’s at stake as voters head to the polls.
Key Segments:
- VP Debate Showdown: Ohio’s J.D. Vance and Minnesota’s Tim Walz face off.
- Matthew Continetti’s Analysis: Breaking down the debate’s impact on the election.
- Richard Hudson on the GOP’s Strategy: The NRCC Chair discusses the roadmap to a Republican House majority.
- Mike Garcia on Military Readiness: Addressing the growing defense capacity gap with China.
- Derrick Anderson on Israel’s Conflict: Insights on Israel’s fight against Hezbollah and its global implications.
- Congressional Races to Watch: A look at key House races, Derrick Anderson in Virginia’s 7th district. Mike Garcia in California’s 27th, David Schweikert in Arizona’s 1st and Kevin Coughlin in Ohio’s 13th.
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Townhall Review - September 28, 2024
Hugh Hewitt turns to Florida Congressman Mike Waltz to discuss Israel's overnight attack on Hezbollah, severely damaging its missile fleet and raising questions about a potential conflict with Iran.
Joe Piscopo questions retired General Jack Keane about the possibility of U.S. troops being used in a potential ground war in the Middle East.
John Solomon and Michael Oren discuss Israel's preparation for possible ground action in Southern Lebanon. Oren also criticizes the lack of consequences for Hezbollah’s violations of UN resolutions and questions the conditional nature of U.S. support for Israel.
Tony Perkins, host of “This Week on the Hill” talks with former Secretary of State under Trump, Mike Pompeo, about the Middle East's shift from peace under the Abraham Accords during Trump's tenure to chaos under the Biden administration.
Victor Davis Hanson explains that Israel has decisively disrupted Hezbollah’s operations by taking out its leadership and destroying its missile launchers. He emphasizes that Israel is showing strength and resilience against Hezbollah and Iran, leaving their adversaries uncertain about escalating the conflict further.
Seth Leibsohn invites Seth Mandel of Commentary Magazine to discuss Leon Panetta’s controversial comments labeling Israel's pager plot against Hezbollah as terrorism. They argue that targeting enemy communication systems is a legitimate, time-honored strategy in warfare.
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Townhall Review - September 21, 2024
Joe Piscopo and former CIA operative Dan Hoffman look at how Israel sent a very clear and explosive message to Hezbollah via old-school pagers.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson turn to Roger Kimball, editor of The New Criterion for a look at the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life.
Hugh Hewitt turns to South Dakota Senator John Thune for an overview of the battle for control of the Senate.
Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde about his campaign against Senator Tami Baldwin.
Hewitt interviews Nella Domenici, daughter of the late Senator Pete Domenici, who is running for Senate in New Mexico against the incumbent, Martin Heinrich.
Rounding out the show, Hugh talks with former governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, who accomplished an economic turnaround in his first term. Hogan is running for Senate in a race many would think isn't competitive, but it is.
Listen to last week's show for updates on more Senate races.
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Townhall Review - September 14, 2024
Hugh Hewitt turns to Matthew Continetti of the Washington Free Beacon for analysis of the first and likely only debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Larry O'Connor blasts ABC News for how moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis handled the debate, and how it quickly became clear that they threw down 100 percent with Kamala Harris, not fact-checking her a single time.
Hugh Hewitt invites Dave McCormick, who is running against Bob Casey in Philadelphia, to discuss his campaign for Senate.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Kari Lake about her Senate contest in Arizona and how she wants to help turn the economy around so Americans can realize the American dream.
Hewitt interviews Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, who is looking un-seat Senator John Tester in Montana.
Bob Frantz talks with Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Bernie Moreno who is running for Senate in Ohio.
Hewitt talks with Jim Justice, who's looking to fill the "Manchin" Senate seat in West Virginia.
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Townhall Review - September 7, 2024
Hugh Hewitt invites Matthew Continetti of the Washington Free Beacon to look at the interview between CNN's Dana Bash and democratic nominee, Kamala Harris.
John Solomon and Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman look at Harris' track record and her proposed agenda, which Hageman argues will immediately destroy the American economy.
Hugh Hewitt invites Senator J.D. Vance to talk about the barbaric execution of six hostages by Hamas, one of which was an American. Vance highlights the fact that Hamas has been increasingly emboldened by Kamala Harris' policies. For Hewitt's entire interview with Vance, click here.
Dennis Prager speaks with David Friedman, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, about the recent challenges faced by Israel, particularly the impact of Hamas' actions and the complexities of Israeli/Palestinian politics amid ongoing conflicts.
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Townhall Review - August 31, 2024
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden, also a retired Navy SEAL, ponder why the Biden administration hasn't commended Israel for rescuing hostages from savages.
John Solomon and Chris Miller, who was acting Secretary of Defense under President Trump, criticize the lack of accountability for the 13 American lives lost during the Afghanistan withdrawal, emphasizing the disconnect between official statements and reality. Miller warns that this deceit undermines military values and public trust.
Hugh Hewitt and Jonathan Schanzer, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discuss how the Biden Administration has forbidden Israel from ensuring there are consequences to those who attack the State of Israel.
Dennis Prager and George Gilder, author of "The Israel Test," talk about the update his book received after the October 7 attack on Israel. Gilder highlights how the United States, in many ways, is more dependent on Israel than Israel is on the United States.
Hugh Hewitt invites Walter Russell Mead, author of “The Arc of a Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People,” to talk about the state of the American-Israeli connection today, and how Donald Trump was able to make breakthroughs in the Middle East, unlike any of his predecessors or President Biden.
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Townhall Review - August 24, 2024
Hugh Hewitt asks President Trump to weigh in on his opponent Kamala Harris, now the formal Democrat nominee. They discuss everything from her position on Israel to the crushing blow price controls will have on the economy.
Charlie Kirk looks at Democrats' branding message of “freedom” at the Democrat National Convention, which he describes as the most aggressive propaganda he's seen.
Sebastian Gorka invites former President Trump's attorney, Alina Habba, to challenge voters to consider if they were better off under Trump or Biden.
Larry Elder highlights the only real policy that the Harris Walz campaign has revealed: price controls, which Larry argues is pure Marxism. He also discusses why the media has been covering for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
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Townhall Review - August 17, 2024
Hugh Hewitt turns to Byron York of the Washington Examiner to comment on the monumental conversation between Elon Musk and Donald Trump on X this week.
Charlie Kirk interacts with portions of the interview between Elon Musk and President Trump, which was easily one of the most viral conversations ever, now with over 1 billion views.
Hugh turns to Mike Waltz, GOP representative from Florida’s 6th Congressional district and also a Green Beret to discuss Kamala Harris' pick for VP, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has for a decade used stolen valor to advance his political career.
Chris Stigall and Ed Morrissey, of Hot Air, discuss how there is mounting pressure for Kamala Harris to engage more openly with the media to counteract worldwide publicity that President Trump received on X.
Larry O'Connor analyzed the Musk-Trump interview as a direct line to the public, bypassing traditional media filters. The conversation's reach, particularly among younger demographics, was seen as a threat to traditional media's control over political discourse.
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Townhall Review - August 10, 2024
Hugh Hewitt talks with Thomas Conner, former career-long Professor of History at Hillsdale College, who provides a brief summary of World War I, mentioning that France lost a significant number of soldiers in 1915 and that the war had declared itself fully by that time.
Dennis Prager talks with H.W. Crocker about America's role in the war, as described in his book, The Yanks Are Coming!: A Military History of the United States in World War I. Crocker explains how the U.S. entry was pivotal in turning the tide against Germany, and he highlights the heroism of American soldiers while also discussing the broader cultural consequences of the war.
Victor Davis Hanson interviews acclaimed figurative sculptor Sabin Howard, discussing his monumental work on the World War I Memorial: A Soldier's Journey. They explore Howard's artistic process, influences, and the cultural significance of his work, as he shares insights into the classical techniques he uses and his vision for future projects.
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Townhall Review - August 3, 2024
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dan Senor, host of the “Call Me Back” podcast, to review Israel's targeted killing of two top-tier terrorists working with Iran.
Joe Piscopo and Dan Hoffman, a veteran of the CIA, discuss how this high-stakes move by Israel is a military game changer.
Hugh Hewitt and Congressman Mike Waltz of Florida talk about how the news of the death of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh sent a message to Iran. The question now is, how will Iran respond?
Sebastian Gorka turns to author Conrad Black to look at the deep issues of distrust in the Secret Service and our government agencies, typified by the non-answers by Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe during a congressional hearing this week about the assassination attempt on President Trump.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Yuval Levin, editor-in-chief at National Affairs about his new book, American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again.
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Townhall Review - July 7, 2024
This week, we'll hear excerpts from Bebe Netanyahu's speech to Congress, which V.P. Kamala Harris couldn't be bothered to attend.
We'll also listen to the grilling between Rep Lisa McClain from Michigan and Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, which forced Cheatle, in a bipartisan fashion, to resign in disgrace the following day.
Morgan Ortagus, filling in for Hugh Hewitt, talks with Florida Congressman Mike Waltz about his experience at Director Cheatle's hearing,
Charlie Kirk talks with Senator J.D. Vance, about how Kamala Harris, without even a vote, has replaced Joe Biden as the Presidential Democrat nominee.
Seth Leibsohn talks with presidential historian Tevi Troy about how politicians, mainstream media, and V.P. Kamala Harris have lied to the American people about Biden's infirmities, which has had a devasting impact on our nation.
Chris Stigall talks with Ed Morrissey, Managing Editor at HotAir.com, about Kamala Harris' record of failure and how the media is trying their best to "memory hole" her position as "Border Czar."
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Townhall Review - July 20, 2024
Hugh Hewitt invites Salena Zito, author of “The Great Revolt: Inside The Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics,” to share about her first-hand experience at the Butler, Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, where President Trump was nearly assassinated.
Chris Stigall talks with former Army Ranger Sean Parnell, about his experience at the rally.
Hugh Hewitt and Florida Congressman Mike Waltz look into the scrutiny that the Secret Service is getting for not better protecting the President.
Charlie Kirk and Florida Congressman Cory Mills, a decorated combat veteran and sniper, on his expert analysis of the assassination attempt.
Hugh Hewitt turns to Michael Whatley, Chairman of the RNC, to discuss how, in his words "This is an opportunity to shift the American stance in the world for decades to come."
Hugh Hewitt looks back at a 2016 conversation he had with Senator J.D. Vance, now the Vice President nominee, about his book, “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis.”
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Townhall Review - July 13, 2024
Hugh Hewitt and Tim Sheehy, the GOP’s nominee to represent Montana, discuss the media coverage of Biden’s infirmities, which Sheehy argues is the greatest cover-up in the history of American politics.
Amy Jacobson and co-host John Anthony talk with Ed Morrissey of Hot Air about where it all goes from here.
Victor Davis Hanson explains how Bidengate is worse than Watergate, pointing to the media covering up for Biden the entire time, until now.
Hugh Hewitt invites Matthew Continetti, of the Washington Free Beacon, to highlight a few of the major points of the 2024 GOP platform, which reflects what voters can expect from Trump, should he win in November.
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Townhall Review - July 6, 2024
Dan Proft talks with Randy Barnett of Georgetown Law about the monumental 6-3 Supreme Court ruling, which aims to prevent the prosecution of outgoing presidents by incoming administrations.
John Solomon turns to Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry for a more in-depth analysis of the Trump v. United States case.
Legal experts Stephen Vladeck from the University of Texas School of Law and Jonathan Adler from Case Western Reserve University discuss the significant ruling in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, which marks the end of the Chevron doctrine.
Hugh Hewitt engages with Matthew Spalding, Dean of Hillsdale College, to appreciate the uniqueness of America's experiment in liberty. They discuss the importance of renewing our understanding and appreciation of the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, especially during the 4th of July weekend.
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Townhall Review - June 29, 2024
Chris Stigall sits down with former president Donald Trump to discuss Trump's priorities, including the economy, inflation, the border, and national security.
Hugh Hewitt turns to Florida Congressman Mike Waltz who warns that the rhetoric and actions of the Biden administration could embolden Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah, potentially leading to a broader war and posing an existential threat to Israel.
John Solomon talks with Michael Oren, formerly Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S., about the current situation in northern Israel where rocket fire has reached the Sea of Galilee, posing a significant threat to Israel's stability.
Hugh Hewitt talks and Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo critique the Biden administration’s foreign policy and national security strategies, and the importance of projecting strength to America’s adversaries. He discusses the China threat and the necessity of a firm stance against the Chinese Communist Party.
Dennis Prager and Victor Davis Hanson discuss the internal threats posed by political polarization and naivete in Hanson’s latest book, “The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation.”
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Townhall Review - June 22, 2024
In this special edition, we delve into the extraordinary life and legacy of Winston Churchill, one of the most consequential figures of the 20th century.
Dennis Prager invites historian Andrew Roberts to discuss his book, Churchill: Walking with Destiny, delving into Churchill’s unparalleled contributions as the UK’s Prime Minister during World War II.
Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler explore an alternate history, pondering what might have happened if Churchill had not taken on this pivotal role.
Hugh Hewitt and Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, examine Churchill's prolific writing career, which includes over 50 volumes. They discuss how his literary works continue to inspire and educate future generations about leadership and resilience.
Hewitt and Arnn also focus on how Churchill addressed fundamental human questions. They reflect on Churchill's ability to provide profound commentary even amidst the pressures of wartime leadership.
For more information, read Arrn's book, Churchill's Trial: Winston Churchill and the Salvation of Free Government.
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Townhall Review - June 15, 2024
Hugh Hewitt talks with Congressman Mike Waltz of Florida about the ongoing border crisis, with eight ISIS terrorists from Tajikistan recently apprehended in major U.S. cities after being "fully vetted" and released.
Joe Piscopo talks with Thomas Homan, former Acting Director of ICE, about the dangers of the Biden Administration's border policies.
Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler, discuss the inability of the West's political class and media to distinguish between a liberal democracy and a terrorist attack. Victor's full podcast is linked here.
Seth Leibsohn invites Geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert to discuss the rise in antisemitism and its implications with a warning that the nation is on the brink. Seth's full podcast is linked here.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Haviv Rettig Gur, from the Times of Israel, who provides context on a Wall Street Journal article that details Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s brutal strategies, noting that Sinwar has killed more Palestinians than Israelis. Hugh's full podcast is linked here.
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Townhall Review - June 8, 2024
Hugh Hewitt asks Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to share his perspective on the trial, and its implications and underlying motivations.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson sit down with former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy to share his expert analysis on the trial's proceedings and potential legal strategies moving forward.
Seth Leibsohn asks Carol Platt Liebau, president of the Yankee Institute, to offer her insights on the trial and its broader implications for American democracy.
In light of President Biden's recent executive order concerning the southern border, Hugh and Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake discuss the crisis and its political implications.
Dennis Prager talks with Steve Cortes, a key figure in Trump's 2016 and 2020 campaigns, about his documentary shedding light on the border crisis and its impact on national security.
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Townhall Review - June 1, 2024
Hugh Hewitt and Senator Rick Scott delve into the Senate map for 2024, and the importance of GOP victories beyond the Trump trial.
Hugh turns to Michael Oren, Israel’s former Ambassador to the U.S., to give an update on Israel as the IDF advances in Rafa.
Victor Davis Hanson explains the history of the strategic relationship between Israel and the United States, countering many falsehoods pushed by talking heads.
Dennis Prager reflects on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, highlighting the significance of this pivotal day in World War II history.
Bob Frantz talks with Jared Frederick , author of “Into the Cold Blue: My World War II Journeys with the Mighty Eighth Air Force,” which explores the story of John F. Homan and his time in the Eighth Air Force preparing for D-Day, 80 years ago.
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Townhall Review — May 25, 2024
John Solomon talks with Wisconsin Congressman Glenn Grothman about the ICC, the International Criminal Court, putting out an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson invite Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection under Trump, to talk about the ongoing crisis at the southern border, citing startling statistics that demand answers.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the Trump trial and how Judge Juan Merchan issued instructions to the jury, but is waiting until next week for them to render a verdict.
Joe Piscopo invites Robert Greenway, who served in the National Security Council under Trump, to give his take on the reports from Iran on Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and the foreign minister both killed in a helicopter crash.
Hugh talks with Haviv Retting Gur, of the Times of Israel, about what Israel's plan is in Rafa, the last stronghold in Gaza, and how it can be de-radicalized, even with all the threats and arm-twisting from the Biden administration.
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Townhall Review - May 18, 2024
Mark Davis invites Texas Senator John Cornyn to respond to the maddening lawfare strategy NY judges and DAs are using against former President Donald Trump.
Joe Piscopo talks with Andrew McCarthy about the latest details of the sham trial and the misdemeanor-turned-felony charges Trump is facing.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Donald Trump, about the trial and how he is purposefully being kept off the campaign trail, while President Biden, wresting with lousy poll numbers, rubs in the fact that Trump's only available to debate him on Wednesdays because of the trial. Trump gladly accepted Biden's snarky debate offer, even upping the ante. The full conversation is available on Highly Concentrated Hugh.
Hugh talks with Florida Congressman Mike Waltz, who's serving on the House Armed Services Committee, about the reneging of military aid to Israel and how it sends a message to Hamas to hold out, hold on to hostages and wait for a ceasefire. They also talk about how the U.S. military needs to get serious immediately with the likes of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping ramping up their aggression.
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Townhall Review - May 11, 2024
Hugh Hewitt turns to National Review’s Andrew McCarthy to discuss the latest in the sham trial of Donald Trump, which is purposefully keeping Trump off the campaign trail, seeking to charge him as a criminal for which there is no crime.
John Solomon talks with Michael Oren, Israel’s former Ambassador to the U.S., about Biden reneging on promised and already paid for munitions for Israel, threatening Israel's military for beginning its move on Rafah.
Hugh turns to Cliff May, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to talk about Biden's dangerous delay tactic, which if delayed further will be a victory for Hamas.
Victor Davis Hanson, with co-host Jack Fowler talks about how Biden and the Democrats have created what Hanson likes to call a “Frankenstein monster.” The campus protests, full Hamas sympathizers, a.k.a "useful idiots," are being subsidized by us, the taxpayers.
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Townhall Review - May 4, 2024
Joe Piscopo turns to Michael Goodwin of the New York Post to give us his candid take on the antisemitic chaos that is happening at Columbia University.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the need to restore order on college campuses.
John Solomon and Amanda Head on the “John Solomon Reports” podcast talk with Natalie Sanandaji, who is a survivor of the Nova music festival shooting on October 7 in Israel. She talks about the effort to silence her from speaking out against Hamas.
Hugh turns to Michael Oren, the former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, to discuss the way the United States is hamstringing Israel in its effort to take out Hamas once and for all.
Hugh talks with Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, about his takeaways from October 7th. He also talks about how many of the demonstrators at Columbia and other liberal campuses hate America and that it is telling about the mental health of the left.
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Townhall Review - April 27, 2024
Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, visits the Columbia University campus in New York City on Wednesday to make a stand for Jewish students who've been victimized by antisemitic unrest on campuses across the country.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Speaker Johnson about the recently passed aid packages to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
Hugh talks with Mike Pompeo, President Trump’s Secretary of State, about the $99 billion security budget and what it means for our allies. They also discuss the New York City sham trial of former President Trump and how unjust and unfair it is to keep him off the campaign trail.
Chris Stigall talks with President Trump himself about the Ukraine funding, the border, Hamas, and how the GOP needs to rally behind Speaker Johnson, especially while only having a 1 seat majority in the House.
Hugh turns to Retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis about the Ukraine aid package and what the end game will be.
John Solomon talks with Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, about whether or not the Biden administration could shift their wrongheaded approach to Iran.
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Townhall Review - April 20, 2024
Hugh Hewitt discusses the unprecedented attack from Iran on Israel last Saturday, all set in motion by the Biden administration's failed appeasement strategy.
Speaker Mike Johnson, while on the Salem Podcast Network's “This Week on the Hill,” talks about the lack of support for Israel from Democrats and the Biden Administration.
Larry O'Connor points out how Biden's foreign policy, which can be summed up in one word, "don't" not only isn't working, but is a foolhardy invitation for more armed conflict.
Hugh Hewitt and Cliff May of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies point out how the lack of Israeli and American deterrence explains the escalation we’ve seen from Iran in recent days.
Hewitt turns to retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery, also with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, to talk about the military capabilities of Iran
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Townhall Review - April 13, 2024
Victor Davis Hanson addresses the shift from Biden who originally gave Israel everything they needed to fight Hamas, and now is calling for a unilateral cease-fire for two months.
John Solomon and Amanda Head turned to Marjorie Dannenfelser of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America about a pro-abortion statement made by former President Trump earlier this week.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Cathi Herrod of the Center for Arizona Policy about as their Arizona State Supreme Court releasing a 4-2 decision upholding an 1864 law restricting abortion.
Hugh Hewitt, while on the campus of Hillsdale College, had a conversation with Paul Moreno, author of, “How the Court Became Supreme: The Origins of American Juristocracy.” They discussed the critical role of an independent judiciary.
Jennifer Horn and Grant Stinchfield moderated a panel of local DAs at the 10th Annual Unite Inland Empire Conservative Summit. They discussed the respect for the rule of law that has been abandoned by non-prosecutorial DAs like George Gascon in Los Angeles.
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Townhall Review - April 6, 2024
Hugh Hewitt talks with President Trump about Trump's campaign, what his position is on the war in Gaza, the southern border and American strength on the world stage.
Hewitt and Retired General James Stavridis discuss Israel's recent airstrikes killing two leading commanders in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and an errant strike killing seven aid workers in Gaza.
Joe Piscopo and Marc Morano of Climate Depot discuss Biden's new EPA electric truck mandate and how the push for EVs is really a push for more control by the global elites.
Hugh Hewitt and Cal Beisner, Founder of The Cornwall Alliance, discuss Beisner's book he recently edited, “Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism,” and what the true cost of human's efforts to reduce carbon emissions will be.
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Townhall Review - March 30, 2024
Hugh Hewitt and Bret Baier, of Fox News, delve into the implications of the US abstention in a recent Security Council resolution, emphasizing its perceived weight as a policy departure despite official assertions to the contrary.
Dennis Prager critiques the UN resolution for urging an Israel ceasefire without addressing the release of hostages held by Hamas, questioning the motivations of European countries seemingly favoring Hamas.
Hugh Hewitt and Dan Senor discuss the communication gap regarding the conflict, highlighting the misinformation spread by Hamas through its propaganda arm, particularly regarding casualties. Senor predicts an inevitable war in the North, citing Hezbollah's threat to Israeli security and the likelihood of conflict escalation.
Joe Piscopo asks Andrew McCarthy of the National Review about the possibility of Donald Trump's legal case being resolved, considering recent developments in bond reduction.
Trish Regan discusses the debut of DJT on Wall Street, a result of Truth Social merging with DWAC. The stock soars 45%, reflecting supporters' backing for Trump's return to politics.
Hugh Hewitt and Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” discuss the impact of smartphones and social media on children.
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Townhall Review – March 23, 2024
Bob Frantz and Peter Kirsanow of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights talk about Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's completely backward view of the 1st Amendment.
Seth Leibsohn and Brandon Weichert discuss TikTok legislation forcing Chinese parent company ByteDance to divest from its app, which the CCP is using to spy on Americans.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, emphasize that allowing such control risks national self-sabotage in the new Cold War era, echoing concerns raised by researcher Jonathan Haight about the disastrous effects of social media on the younger generation's mental health.
Sebastian Gorka and Donald Trump discuss the Democratic Party's alleged disdain for Prime Minister Netanyahu, with Trump suggesting it's rooted in a broader animosity towards Israel. Trump also scolds Biden for his weak foreign policy, particularly regarding China and Iran.
Hugh Hewitt and Dan Senor, host of the “Call Me Back” podcast, express perplexity over President Biden and Chuck Schumer's sudden intervention in Israeli policy matters, particularly regarding Israeli leadership, which has driven a wedge between U.S.-Israel relations.
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Townhall Review – March 16, 2024
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson invite Richard Epstein of the University of Chicago Law School to discuss the treatment of Robert Her, emphasizing the lack of concern for truth and focusing solely on political implications. Epstein condemns the partisan warfare and debasement of language in political discourse, urging both sides to prioritize policy issues over rambunctious outbursts.
Hugh Hewitt and Andrew McCarthy, a former federal prosecutor in New York, discuss the future trial of former President Trump, predicting a biased jury selection process and advising Trump on his demeanor during the trial. McCarthy suggests that Trump may use the trial as a platform to speak out against what he perceives as a show trial and election interference.
Dennis Prager invites Peter Schweizer, author of: “Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye While China Kills Americans,” to discuss China's responsibility for millions of American deaths due to actions including COVID-19, fentanyl trafficking, and violence facilitation. Schweizer suggests China's withholding of information and manipulation of data were deliberate strategies to maximize the impact of the pandemic and promote their own model of disease control.
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Hugh Hewitt turned to Sarah Bedford of the Washington Examiner to discuss the results from Super Tuesday.
Joe Piscopo speaks with National Press Secretary for President Trump’s re-election campaign, Hogan Gidley about the economy and voting issues.
Seth Leibsohn and Brandon Weichert discuss the Unanimous Supreme Court Decision to keep Donald Trump on voting ballots.
Hugh Hewitt and Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State under Trump, discuss Biden's failed foreign policy in the Middle East.
Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., joined Hugh Hewitt to provide an update on Biden's attitude toward Israel.
Sebastian Gorka speaks with both Jim Carafano and Lora Ries about Biden's open southern border.
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Townhall Review – March 2, 2024
Hugh Hewitt and Fox News host Bret Baier highlight a surge in Chinese males of military age crossing the US border, raising concerns about potential infiltration, while discussing broader immigration issues. They doubt Joe Biden's border visit will change public perception of his policies.
Hugh Hewitt and Byron York of the Washington Examiner discuss the political ramifications of both Biden and Trump visiting the border. They criticize Biden's policies, which have caused this open border nightmare.
Bob Frantz highlights a horrific case involving an illegal alien charged with various serious crimes, questioning the impact threshold for such incidents on policy. Peter Kirsanow, of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, provides statistical evidence suggesting significantly higher crime rates among illegal aliens, underscoring the need for policy consideration.
Seth Leibsohn and James Fishback, author of a recent piece at The Free Press, Fentanyl Is Killing American Kids. Most Don’t Even Know They’re Taking It, have an extended conversation on the alarming lack of awareness among America's youth regarding the dangers of fentanyl, with Leibsohn criticizing government inaction and prioritization of issues like COVID over the fentanyl crisis, which claims numerous lives daily. They highlight the urgent need for public awareness and government intervention to address this escalating public health crisis.
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Townhall Review – February 24, 2024
Hugh Hewitt and Byron York of the Washington Examiner highlight the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Michigan's electoral landscape, and the challenge it poses for Biden to appease both the progressive wing and Jewish American voters.
Hugh Hewitt questions Senator Tom Cotton about awareness of a potential UN ceasefire resolution on Israel, suggesting American Jews might not be aware of Biden's actions.
Dennis Prager weighs in on the progressive Democratic elite's tactics to destroy all that is good in Western civilization.
Trish Regan reports on the CIA targeting 26 individuals of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, likening it to previous surveillance controversies involving the FBI.
Sabastian Gorka invites Matt Taibbi, the former “Twitter Files” journalist, for an extended conversation discussing new details about surveillance conducted against members of the 2016 Trump campaign, revealing connections to various international entities and suggesting a broader timeline than previously thought. He likens it to Watergate, but worse, and condemns the abuse of power by intelligence agencies and the failure of the media.
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Townhall Review – February 17, 2024
Joe Piscopo interviews former border chief Mark Morgan, who criticizes Secretary Mayorkas for misleading the public on the security of the southern border. They discuss the surge in illegal crossings, the need for reinstating Trump-era policies, and the dangers posed by criminals and national security threats entering the country.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Scott Walker, former Governor of Wisconsin, about the White House's reluctance to address immigration publicly, downplaying illegal border crossings as normal ebbs and flows.
Hugh Hewitt questions former Federal Prosecutor Andrew McCarthy about the handling of the report led by Special counsel Robert Hur and its implications for President Biden's fitness for office.
Hugh Hewitt interviews David Bahnsen about his book "Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life." Bahnsen discusses the cultural epidemic of prime working age men leaving the workforce and advocates for understanding the redemptive aspect of work.
Seth Leibsohn and Brandon Weichert discuss concerns about ideological division and lack of transparency in the Biden administration. They express worry about foreign adversaries taking advantage of America's current vulnerabilities.
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Townhall Review – February 10, 2024
Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York of the Washington Examiner about the Senate border bill that was dead on arrival in the House.
Larry O'Connor ran through all of the provisions within the bill, including no border wall, that gave it no chance of passing.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Senator John Cornyn about why the contents of the bill were not the only reason it couldn't garner enough GOP support, it is also because President Biden won't follow the laws already on the books. So why add more to be selectively enforced?
Seth Leibsohn also talks with Brandon Weichert about the existential crisis at the border and how a nation without borders ceases to be a nation.
Victor Davis Hanson suggests that the turmoil in the Middle East stems from rushed foreign policy decisions aimed at opposing Trump and exploiting regional tensions. He cautions that without consistent deterrence, peace is impossible.
Hugh Hewitt and Dan Senor, Host of the “Call Me Back” podcast, discuss the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), shedding light on its controversial practices and questioning its unique treatment of Palestinian refugees compared to other global refugee issues.
Todd Starnes introduces John Rich, a renowned musician, to discuss the profound impact Toby Keith, another great musician, had on their lives. Rich reflects on Keith's patriotism, work ethic, and independence in the music industry, emphasizing his genuine love for country and unwavering faith.
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Townhall Review – February 3, 2024
In this edition, we'll hear directly from Speaker Mike Johnson as he gives his first speech on the House floor since taking the gavel. He hammers home the grave facts concerning our wide-open southern border and why it's all been an orchestrated and intentional act.
Bob Frantz sits down with Congressman Jim Jordan, chairman of both the Judiciary Committee and the Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, on Biden's plan to use federal tax dollars to tear down the border fence that Texas put up using their tax dollars.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Senator Tom Cotton about the Iran drone attack that killed three American troops. Senator Cotton calls out the lack of deterrence from the Biden Administration, which, by its weak and provocative nature, invites more attacks on American military and assets in the Middle East.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Haviv Rettig Gur, an analyst for the Times of Israel, about the 4 month anniversary of the horrific attack by Hamas on Israel. He discusses the long grind in Gaza that Israel faces as it seeks to clear underground tunnels used by Hamas, all while trying to negotiate high-stakes hostage exchanges and being usurped by UNRWA, which has proven itself to be aiding and abetting Hamas.
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Townhall Review – January 27, 2024
Joe Piscopo turned to Hogan Gidley—who served as deputy press secretary under Trump to discuss the significance of Donald Trump winning both Iowa and New Hampshire, traditionally challenging for Republicans, showcasing Trump's unique appeal and influence within the GOP.
Mark Davis and Texas Senator John Cornyn discuss the actions taken by Texas Governor Abbott to secure the border using the Texas National Guard, while the Biden administration is doing all it can to keep the border open.
Hugh Hewitt questions Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn about why the Republican Party would compromise on border legislation, expressing concern about the lack of border security provisions in the proposal, in particular a border wall.
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton criticize the Biden administration's shift on Israel, attributing it to Biden's loss of political support among the far-left anti-Semitic wing of the Democratic Party.
Joe Piscopo and Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis discuss the significance of U.S. military bases being attacked by terrorists, arguing that the Biden administration's Middle East strategy has encouraged Iranian aggression.
Victor Davis Hanson and Kash Patel, who served as Chief of Staff to Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller in the Trump administration, discuss Iran funding terror and why Biden's designation of the Houthi Rebels as Specially Designated Global Terrorists is largely useless.
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Townhall Review – January 20, 2024
Hugh Hewitt and Senator Tom Cotton discuss Trump's Iowa victory, highlighting the contrast with Biden's record. Cotton expresses doubt about Haley and DeSantis's chances after Trump's win, citing Trump's strong support.
Larry O'Connor discusses media reactions to Trump's win, highlighting Rachel Maddow's claim that the fear is about voters supporting Trump, not Trump himself. O'Connor commends Maddow for candidly expressing this, emphasizing the media's fear of voters deviating from their preferred narrative.
Seth Leibsohn discusses the Iran-backed Houthi attack with Brandon Weichert, highlighting the missing Navy Seals. Weichart criticizes Biden's perceived incompetence, emphasizing the necessity of a new president to contain Iran and coordinate with regional allies for effective deterrence.
Dennis Prager and Jeff Barke discuss the trend of medical schools using the term "birthing persons" instead of "pregnant women." They delve into the influence of pharmaceutical industry profits on medical practices and share eight free health-improving practices, including morning sunshine, breath work, and gratitude.
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Townhall Review – January 13, 2024
Hugh Hewitt and Byron York of the Washington Examiner both express concern that an immigration bill lacking funding for a wall is likely to fail, with York emphasizing the historical bipartisan tendency to allocate funds without addressing the core immigration issue.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Speaker Mike Johnson about the benefits of the budget deal, emphasizing significant cuts, including $20 billion from the IRS Slush fund. On immigration, Johnson highlights the importance of securing the border and fighting for the wall in negotiations.
John Solomon and Mark Morgan, acting Director of ICE under President Trump, discuss the urgent need for Speaker Johnson's clear demands to address open border policies.
Seth Leibsohn and Brandon Weichert discuss Saudi Arabia's political landscape, focusing on Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman's modernization efforts and strained relations with the Biden administration. They also address Iran's support for Hezbollah, expressing concerns about the threat of precision-guided missiles on Israel and the potential inadequacy of Israel's air defenses.
Dennis Prager talks with Roger Simon, author of American Refugees: The Untold Story of the Mass Migration from Blue to Red States, They explore Simon's experiences, including making new friends and becoming more religious, and discuss the book's exploration of serious questions about the country's future.
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In this episode, John Solomon reports that the VA processed over $63 million in healthcare claims for illegal aliens last year, diverting resources from veterans, creating a record-high backlog of 300,000 veteran claims. Senator Tuberville of Alabama, expresses concern about the Democrats' approach, stating that the country's institutions, including the VA, are under attack, and discusses his efforts to introduce legislation preventing VA resources from aiding illegal aliens in the future.
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Townhall Review – January 6, 2024
John Solomon turns to Walid Phares, a Middle East advisor to former President Trump, to discuss the Israeli strike that took out Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Representative Mike Gallager about the Biden Administration-sponsored disaster at the southern border and what Republicans can do to fix it.
Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc discuss the DEI victim mentality that persists with Claudine Gay, who was pressured to resign amidst numerous plagiarism claims and her handling of anti-Semitic protests on campus.
Hugh Hewitt and Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepperdine’s Graduate School of Public Policy, discuss the reason for the mass exodus from California.
Hugh talks with Dan Senor of the “Call Me Back” podcast and author of “The Genius of Israel” to talk about how the October 7 attack from Hamas changed everything for Israelis.
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Townhall Review – December 30, 2023
Hugh Hewitt turns to Daniel Gordis, author of “Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn,” to respond to the labeling of Israel as a “colonial state.”
Hugh Hewitt and Dan Senor, author of “The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World, ” look at the origin of Zionism, Theodor Herzl, and the Balfour Declaration.
Hugh Hewitt invites Haviv Rettig Gur, senior analyst for the Times of Israel, to talk about the resilience and the implacability of his nation.
Hugh Hewitt talks with John Podhoretz of Commentary magazine about a wake-up call for American Jewry.
Dennis Prager, speaking at a Milwaukee synagogue, answers the question: Why is there no wisdom on the American university campus?
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Townhall Review – December 23, 2023
Hugh Hewitt turns to Jim Geraghty of National Review to discuss the latest attack on President Trump, this time by the Colorado State Supreme Court, where in a 4-3 decision they disqualified him from holding public office and took his name off the ballot.
Joe Piscopo talks with Judge Andrew Napolitano about how dangerous and destructive this decision is and how it is now up to the United States Supreme Court to reverse the decision.
Todd Starnes turns to South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman to discuss the unprecedented number of illegal aliens flooding through the southern border, and how not only is it unsustainable for the safety and welfare of the country, but it is being planned by the Biden administration to turn out more democrat votes.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Michael Oren, Israel’s former ambassador to the U.S., to answer the question: Who is winning the Israel-Hamas war? The answer may surprise you.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, about the trend to say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.”
Dennis Prager looks at Christmas in schools, how Christmas became important to him, and why even though religious people still do bad, more good is done in the name of God.
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Townhall Review – December 16, 2023
Hugh Hewitt talks with House Speaker Mike Johnson about what is at stake if the Biden administration continues to refuse to secure the southern border.
Morgan Ortagus asks Eli Lake, now with Commentary Magazine, about an update on Israel’s war against the terror group Hamas.
Sebastian Gorka sits down with Conrad Black about the politized and perverted American justice system doing all it can to go after Donald Trump, to ruin his 2024 presidential run.
Victor Davis Hanson, with his cohost Jack Fowler, talk about the abhorrent media portrayal of Donald Trump, who is way ahead in the polls against President Biden, and how Republicans need to get behind whoever the GOP presidential nominee is, come 2024.
Hugh Hewitt has an extended and very timely conversation with Alexandra Hudson, a young author who just finished her first book, “The Soul of Civility.”
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Townhall Review – December 9, 2023
Hugh Hewitt criticizes the presidents of MIT, University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard for their handling of antisemitism on campuses during a House Committee hearing, addressing their non-responsiveness to vile antisemitism on their campuses.
Mike Gallagher criticizes the professors for their reluctance to unequivocally label calling for the genocide of Jews as bullying or harassment, ultimately calling for their resignations.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Bjorn Lomborg, author of, False Alarm: How Climate Change Panic Costs Us Trillions, Hurts the Poor, and Fails to Fix the Planet, about the high costs of achieving net-zero emissions and the necessity of practical solutions.
Charlie Kirk talks with Yoram Hazony, author of “Conservatism: A Rediscovery.” Hazony discusses the unfolding war in Israel, sharing personal experiences of missile attacks and addressing the absence of the Israeli Air Force during the conflict.
Hugh Hewitt and Len Khodorkovsky, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State under Mike Pompeo, discusses the October 7th attacks in Israel, highlighting Iran's role and expressing concerns about the international response.
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Townhall Review – December 2, 2023
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the United States, about how Oakland, CA is providing us a chilling window into antisemitism in our nation today.
Sebastian Gorka and media mogul Lord Conrad Black discuss Elon Musk's recent trip to Israel and the message the civilized world ought to have heard about the October 7 massacre by Hamas.
Charlie Kirk and Eva Vlaardingerbroek, a vocal conservative activist in the Netherlands, discuss the victory of firebrand populist Geert Wilders in the nation's recent election and how's a good sign for those on the right.
Victor Davis Hanson looks at the broader story of what we’re seeing in Europe and how anger is brewing because of how Elites have handled everything from energy to immigration.
Hugh Hewitt turns to Havviv Rettig Gur, senior analyst with The Times of Israel, to discuss the pressure that Israel is under to extend the cease-fire and to make clear what will happen to Gaza after Hamas is defeated.
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Townhall Review – November 25, 2023
Dennis Prager on the meaning of Thanksgiving and the words of our first president, George Washington, and President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation during the Civil War that created the holiday.
Dennis Prager talks to Alex Epstein about his book, “Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas – Not Less.”
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Nearly 300,000 people gathered from all over the country in Washington D.C. for the March for Israel. They assembled in solidarity with the Israelis in remembrance of the October 7 attack. The march featured many speakers including Rachel Goldberg. Her son, Hersh, was taken hostage by Hamas. She’s been a leader in the frantic efforts to bring him—and all the other hostages—home.
Hugh Hewitt speaks with Yoni Tidi, formerly of the IDF, about his unwavering support for Israel.
Hugh Hewitt speaks with Congressman Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin about the future of AI within the U.S. military and Chairman Xi Jinping's visit to San Francisco.
Victor Davis Hanson explains why former President Barack Obama is responsible for the current Middle East debacle.
Dennis Prager and Dan Senor, co-author with Saul Singer of "The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World," discuss why anti-Semites in the United States are no longer hiding and why Israel, despite everything, remains a happy nation.
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Townhall Review – November 11, 2023
Bob Frantz talks with Ohio Congressman Max Miller about the 234-188 vote he helped pass to censure Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for her anti-Semitic rhetoric.
Todd Starnes turns to author Andrew Klavan to talk about the real reason people hate Jews.
Morgan Ortagus, in for Hugh Hewitt, talks with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the Biden administration's push for a "pause" on the Israel war against Hamas.
Seth Leibsohn turns to Andrew McCarthy, with National Review, to discuss the Biden administration's disregard for the spike in antisemitism, and blatant Jew-hatred. Instead, President Biden decides to start up a new initiative, the National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs under President Trump, about how the "unwinding" we're seeing in the Middle East and the broader Muslim world was all set in motion by President Obama.
Bob Frantz laments the passing of "Issue #1" in Ohio, the legalization of abortion up until birth, full stop. 57 percent of voters in Ohio sided with the measure. Frantz describes how this passage is systemic of America's love for abortion and will henceforth be used to win election after election for democrats.
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In this episode, Seth Leibsohn and Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe alongside Sam Stone, host of Breaking Battlegrounds, discuss the third 2024 Republican Presidential Primary Debate in real-time.
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Townhall Review – November 4, 2023
Dennis Prager responds to elite media’s early—and predictable—criticism of the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, simply because he's a Christian.
Charlie Kirk and Texas Congressman Chip Roy look at priority one for the new Speaker.
Joe Piscopo talks with Nicole Parker, a former FBI special agent, about how the brutal and barbaric attack from Hamas has awakened us to our own threat at home.
Hugh Hewitt invites Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to talk about how long he expects the urban warfare in Gaza to take place, as well as the Anti-semitic views of a substantial percentage of the Democratic voting base.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Rabbi Yaakov Menken, of the Coalition for Jewish Values, about the enemies that Israel faces not just in the surrounding region, but also in groups in America, like Black Lives Matter.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy, about the overwhelming number of students with broken souls and morals on today's college campuses who want to see Israel destroyed.
Victor Davis Hanson places the blame squarely on former President Barack Obama for hiding his anti-semitic views until after he was out of the White House, and can now fully execute his will through pulling strings in the Biden administration.
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Townhall Review – October 28, 2023
Hugh Hewitt and Dr. Michael Oren, the former Israeli Ambassador of the United States, discuss the public pressure and public scrutiny now on Israel for defending its people from the attack by Hamas.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Brandon Weichert, author of “The Shadow War: Iran’s Quest for Supremacy” about the criticisms of Israel by college campuses, high schools and even middle schools in the United States.
Dennis Prager talks with J.J. Kimche, a doctoral student in Jewish history at Harvard, about Harvard shrugging off Jew hatred, giving a belated and weak response. His fellow students even celebrated the attack on Israel.
Prager then turns to David Mamet, the award-winning playwright and author, who penned a piece this week titled: “How the Democrats betrayed the Jews.”
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson turn to Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy Opinion Editor at Newsweek, about how the Anti-Semitic and inhuman Left has crept even further left than the Nazis, according to a close source who is a Holocaust survivor.
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Townhall Review – October 21, 2023
Hugh Hewitt and Dr. Michael Oren, the former Israeli Ambassador the the United States, discuss the media's willingness to report obvious lies from Hamas as fact without verifying the information.
Joe Piscopo and Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, Former National Security Adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, discuss the major role of Saudi Arabia in the Middle East.
John Solomon and Walid Phares, former Trump Foreign Policy adviser, discuss Iran using its proxies of Hamas and Hezbollah to bring further division to the Middle East. They also discuss Iran's ability to awaken sleeper cells throughout the United States.
Hugh Hewitt speaks with Senator Joni Ernst discusses her visit to the Middle East during the time of the Hamas invasion and how Saudi Arabia feels disgruntled by President Biden for making them feel neglected.
Michele Tafoya is joined by Jonathan Tobin, Editor-in-Chief of The Jewish News Syndicate, and they talk about who really bombed the hospital in Gaza as well as the goal of the terror organizations in the region. They point out how quick the world is to blame Israel for any transgression. They also point out the irony of LGBT groups supporting Palestine when they would be killed by the Palestinians.
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Townhall Review – October 14, 2023
Hugh Hewitt and Congressman Mike Gallagher highlight the role of Iran supporting Hamas and urges the United States to abandon efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal. He suggests practical steps such as freezing funds and enforcing sanctions.
Victor Davis Hanson criticizes U.S. support for Hamas by indirectly funding them through a $6 Billion dollar ransom to Iran. He points out the State Department's message that seemed to downplay the Israel-Palestine violence and expresses frustration with the Biden administration's approach, comparing it to their domestic crime policy.
Hugh Hewitt discusses the personal impact of the recent Israeli conflict with Yoni Tidi, a former Israel Defense Forces member who lost family members in this past weekend's conflict, highlighting the urgency for a robust response against Iran. Yoni conveys his frustration, underscoring the barbaric brutality of the conflict in Gaza.
Dennis Prager and Michael Oren, the former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, discuss the immense human toll in Israel from recent attacks, drawing a comparison to a 9/11-scale tragedy. Oren emphasizes the severity of the situation and the challenges in countering a biased narrative in the media.
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Townhall Review – October 7, 2023
Hugh Hewitt talks with Ohio Congressman Mike Turner about the Matt Gaetz-led coup d'état in the House of Representatives which resulted in the ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Rep. Darin LaHood of Illinois about how Kevin McCarthy, though not perfect, deserved a chance due to the challenging political landscape and slim Republican majority. Rep LaHood expressed frustration with the divisive vote and the need to change rules to prevent such incidents in the future.
Hugh Hewitt asked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about addressing the collaboration between China, Russia, and Iran. DeSantis emphasized the need for a whole-of-society approach to counter the CCP and a focus on building hard power in the Indo-Pacific.
Michele Tafoya and Peter Schweizer discuss the financial relationship between the Biden family and China, revealing that the Bidens received $31 million from businessmen with ties to Chinese intelligence. Schweizer criticizes the media's unequal treatment of Trump and Biden and highlights the potential impact of Russia's actions in Ukraine on China's ambitions regarding Taiwan.
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Townhall Review – September 30, 2023
Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York and David Drucker of the Washington Examiner about the results of the 2nd presidential debate held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California
Mark Davis sits down with Sean Hannity to discuss the GOP front-runner, Donald Trump, and why it's going to be uphill sledding for other competing candidates.
Sebastian Gorka and Todd Bensman, author Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History, discuss the record number of terrorists identified on the terror watch list crossing the U.S. border since Joe Biden's inauguration. They also mention the deceptive tactics used by the administration to reclassify illegal immigrants as asylum seekers.
Michele Tafoya and Morgan Ortagus, spokeswoman for the Secretary of State under President Trump, express deep concern over the border crisis, citing the surge in encounters, the presence of terrorists on the watchlist, and the fentanyl problem.
Steffan Tubbs and Mark Morgan, a former Chief Operating Officer and acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, discuss the link between illegal immigration, open borders, and the fentanyl crisis, highlighting that border security is not a partisan issue, it's an American issue.
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Townhall Review – September 23, 2023
Hugh Hewitt turns to Robert C. O’Brien, National Security Advisor under President Donald Trump, to analyze the implications of the Biden administration's recent hostage deal with Iran.
Sebastian Gorka welcomes Walid Phares, advisor on foreign policy under President Trump, to discuss the ramifications of a controversial $6 billion deal with Iran, exploring its potential impact on international relations, internal policies, and the balance of power in the Middle East.
Deborah Flora breaks down the crises of drugs with Miki Sedivy, a Denver mom whose daughter tragically lost her life to Xanax laced with fentanyl, shedding light on the pervasive impacts of border issues on American communities.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Hugh Hallman and Jeff Taylor, all three of whom are part of TheStopStartsHere.org, to discuss the prevalent drug crisis, reflecting on historical responses and emphasizing the need for comprehensive policies and preventative measures to combat escalating drug abuse and its repercussions.
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Townhall Review – September 16, 2023
Todd Starnes invites New Mexico State Rep. John Block to discuss Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's divisive 30-day weapons ban, its unconstitutional undertones, and the rising calls within New Mexico for her potential impeachment.
Hugh Hewitt talks to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about David Ignatius' Washington Post column titled "President Biden should not run again in 2024," examining political decisions, Ukraine involvement, and Hunter Biden controversies.
Joe Piscopo shares a story from the night before 9/11, against the backdrop of Ground Zero on the eve of its 22nd anniversary. He embodies the nation's shared grief, resilience, and hope, drawing symbolism from Lady Liberty and the Freedom Tower.
Seth Leibsohn and Historian Wilfred McClay discuss the fading collective memory of pivotal national events, emphasizing the importance of preserving the nation's sense of conviction.
Michele Tafoya welcomes Liz Wheeler to unpack her upcoming book, "Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America's Kids." Liz unpacks the profound Marxist influence within schools, corporations, and societal pillars.
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Townhall Review – September 9, 2023
Hugh Hewitt is joined by the 45th President Donald Trump to discuss his absence from the Milwaukee GOP debate, his commanding lead in polls, the ongoing legal battles, and thoughts on the Biden administration.
Sebastian Gorka welcomes John Solomon, founder of Just The News, to dive into the origins of corruption starting from the Obama administration and the looming indictment of Hunter Biden.
Todd Starnes talks with Coach Joe Kennedy about his return to the field after his 2015 dismissal, the landmark Supreme Court decision, and the significance of upholding religious freedoms in public spaces.
Hugh Hewitt turns to Jonathan Haidt, author of his forthcoming book, "The Anxious Generation," to discuss the pervasive impact of screen addiction on youth cognition and interpersonal relationships, delving into the challenges of today's tech-driven society.
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Townhall Review – September 2, 2023
Charlie Kirk is joined by John Solomon, founder of Just the News, to expose the email dealings of former Vice President Joe Biden. John unpacks the Biden cover-ups, unraveling the implications of Burisma and the urgent need for further investigations.
Hugh Hewitt turns to Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher to assess the increasing challenges of AI regulation, the implications of Chinese advancements, and the strategic roadmap for U.S. security.
Hugh Hewitt and California Congressman Ro Khanna discuss India's evolving global stance, its potential alignment in the upcoming decades, and the implications of China's actions while also touching upon Silicon Valley's significance in AI's future landscape.
Deborah Flora and Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine, examine the challenges of homelessness in L.A., the efficacy of funding, and the significance of sound public policy.
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Townhall Review - August 26, 2023
Donald Trump, the GOP front-runner, opts out of the first Republican debate to sit down with Tucker Carlson – tune in to hear his explanation.
Hugh Hewitt turns to Byron York of the Washington Examiner to analyze the first Republican debate, highlighting pivotal moments and assessing candidates' performances.
Bob Frantz and Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan discuss the recent developments surrounding Hunter Biden's legal troubles, potential implications for President Biden, and the broader political landscape.
Dave Elswick talks with Kentucky Congressman James Comer about the Oversight Committee's efforts in exposing corruption surrounding Hunter Biden and its impact on the Biden administration.
Hugh Hewitt invites Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson to discuss their new book: "Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden's Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End." Together, they dive deep into the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal, Joe Biden's unfulfilled promise to evacuate all Americans, and the heroes left in its wake.
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Townhall Review – August 19, 2023
Hugh Hewitt turns to Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to discuss the recent indictment of President Donald Trump in Georgia. They delve into the implications of using the RICO Act against a former U.S. President and questioning the perceived politicization of legal actions and its impact on future U.S. elections and democracy.
Seth Leibsohn dives deep into the ongoing indictments against Donald Trump, revealing biases against conservative figures and their implications for the upcoming presidential race.
Sebastian Gorka is joined by John Solomon, founder of JustTheNews, to unpack discrepancies surrounding the Bidens' business dealings. Solomon highlights contradictions, using insider evidence that challenges President Joe Biden’s previous statements.
Trish Regan questions Attorney General Merrick Garland's decision to elevate David Weiss to Special Counsel, challenging the propriety of the move and highlighting the ongoing controversies surrounding the Hunter Biden investigations.
Charlie Kirk sits down with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in Washington D.C. to talk about his transition from a liberal upbringing to leading Republican, his embodiment of grit, and the historical figures that inspire him. McCarthy shares insights on facing media scrutiny, navigating challenges on campus, and strategies for young conservatives to persevere.
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Townhall Review – August 12, 2023
Hugh Hewitt turns to Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher to discuss the alarming Chinese-Russian naval provocation near Alaska, discussing implications, responses, and urgent steps needed to address the growing China threat.
Joe Piscopo talks to General Jack Keane, with the Institute for the Study of War, about Russia's European aggression and China's escalating assertiveness, discussing urgent security challenges.
Joe Piscopo teams up with John Solomon, founder of JustTheNews, to delve into President Trump's legal challenges, potential trial biases, and the complexities of justice in politics.
Hugh Hewitt and Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, break down the U.S. political power shifts, election integrity, and concerns about potential interference with Trump's 2024 campaign amidst political motives.
Hugh Hewitt and Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, talk about Israel's challenges and vision for the future. In Oren’s new book, "2048: The Rejuvenated State," Oren outlines his hopes for Israel's centennial, emphasizing unity and long-term strategies.
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Townhall Review – August 5, 2023
Special Counsel Jack Smith unsealed another indictment of the 45th President of the United States – Donald J. Trump
Hugh Hewitt turns to Jim Geraghty of the National Review to discuss the dangers of "state of mind" prosecutions, the risks of politicizing American politics, and the broader implications for justice and democracy.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with George Perry, former prosecutor, and writer for American Spectator, about the legal charges against President Trump, concerns over due process, and the dangerous precedent it sets for political discourse.
Larry O'Connor is joined by Michael Caputo, former Trump aid, to discuss contrasting DOJ treatments of Trump and Biden, including allegations against Hunter Biden and predictions for the political future.
Dennis Prager slams the indictment of Trump, likening it to free speech suppression, and expresses concerns over parallels with historical authoritarian regimes.
Chris Stigall talks with Nic Anderson, head of Government Affairs for Salem Media Group, about automakers phasing out AM radio from vehicles, a move affecting millions of listeners, and the radio industry's united response, with help from Congress.
Michele Tafoya and Dennis Prager discuss the suppression of free speech, the divide between left and right ideologies, the role of courage in modern society, and concerns over transgender medical procedures. Their conversation is framed within the context of aggressive left-leaning efforts and growing conservative pushback.
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Townhall Review – July 29, 2023
Sebastian Gorka and John Solomon, founder of JustTheNews, scrutinize Hunter Biden's contentious financial affairs, raising questions about Joe Biden's involvement and the latest revelations from a whistleblower entrenched in the investigation.
Texas Congressman Chip Roy confronts Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis.
Mark Davis closely examines the border, focusing on Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border control measures and the current lack of U.S. immigration enforcement by the federal government.
Hugh Hewitt turns to an old friend Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, to discuss the contentious reform of the Israeli Supreme Court and its profound societal implications in the fabric of Israeli society.
Charlie Kirk welcomes Chris Rufo, author of the new book, “America’s Cultural Revolution,” to talk about how conservatives can reclaim public institutions, build new ones reflecting conservative values, and engage in active governance to counter left-wing ideologies shaping today's culture.
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Townhall Review – July 22, 2023
Joe Piscopo talks with Andrew McCarthy, contributing editor at National Review, to discuss Donald Trump's recent "target letter" and the implications of the ongoing investigation by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Hugh Hewitt and Byron York, chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, discuss their concerns about President Biden's age, perceived mental capacity, and potential implications on his 2024 candidacy.
Hugh Hewitt welcomes Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to talk about media narratives, key domestic and international issues, and his 2024 Presidential run.
Dennis Prager testifies before the Arizona legislature, refuting white nationalist accusations.
Seth Leibsohn also testifies before the Arizona legislature, tackling the issue of free speech suppression at public universities like Arizona State University.
Kevin McCullough pays tribute to Salem Media co-founder Stuart Epperson, reflecting on his influential life and legacy in faith-based media and his passionate mentorship of young men in inner cities. A heartfelt homage to an industry giant.
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Townhall Review – July 15, 2023
Hugh Hewitt turns to Matthew Spalding, Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's recent term. They examine the "Roe Era," affirmative action, and systemic racism, exploring the future trajectory of constitutional law and governance.
Charlie Kirk chats with Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt about his lawsuit challenging federal government coercion of social media companies to suppress free speech and the significant First Amendment implications of the case's recent injunction.
Seth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepperdine’s Graduate School of Public Policy, talk about the classic work by Alexis De Tocqueville, “Democracy in America.”
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Townhall Review – July 8, 2023
Hugh Hewitt turns to Kristen Waggoner, CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss the pivotal 303 Creative v. Elenis case involving Lori Smith. They examine the court's decision, its wide-ranging impact on free speech rights, and Lori Smith's personal journey, emphasizing the case's profound significance for individual freedom of expression in America.
Seth Leibsohn welcomes Carol Platt Liebau, President of the Yankee Institute, to talk about the Supreme Court's landmark decision in the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard case, marking a significant step towards true individual merit-based consideration over race-based affirmative action.
Charlie Kirk talks with Kelly Shackleford, CEO of First Liberty, about the monumental 9-0 victory in the Groff v. DeJoy, Postmaster General case, reinstating religious freedom in the workplace and setting a new precedent for future religious discrimination cases.
Dan Proft and Randy Barnett, Professor of Law at Georgetown, dive into the critical shift in Supreme Court dynamics with six conservative justices, underlining its significance in key policy decisions.
Hugh Hewitt is joined by Judge Amul Thapar, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, for an in-depth exploration of Justice Thomas's originalist approach to the Constitution. They examine his significant opinions and dissents as presented in Thapar's new book, 'The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.'
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Townhall Review – July 1, 2023
Hugh Hewitt talks to Nikki Haley about the mistreatment of Uyghur Muslims in China and the Chinese ambassador's justifications, highlighting the need for action.
Larry O'Connor and Peter Schweizer discuss the corruption within the Biden family, focusing on Hunter Biden's business ties in China and Ukraine.
Charlie Kirk talks with Sean Davis of the Federalist to reveal startling details about Hunter Biden's suspicious burner phone, deep-seated corruption in the Biden administration, and calling for impeachment in a scandal that eclipses Watergate.
Hugh Hewitt and Florida Congressman Mike Waltz discuss the Wagner Group's recent attempted coup in Russia, its impact on Russian security, the strain from the Ukraine conflict, and the major blow to Putin's grip on power.
Sebastian Gorka and media mogul Conrad Black dive deep into the Wagner Group's mutiny, unveiling a monumental shift in Putin's control over the Ukrainian invasion - a grave blow to his leadership.
Hugh Hewitt and Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, discuss the Declaration of Independence's historical significance and contemporary relevance in the United States' deepening political polarization.
Then, as the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding rapidly approaches, we reach deep into the archives.
Dennis Prager and the late British historian Paul Johnson explore George Washington's instrumental role in American history, revealing his conservative stance during the Revolution and his strategic, patient leadership — a fitting and insightful tribute to this Founding Father for the Fourth of July.
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Townhall Review – July 24, 2023
Larry O'Connor and cultural commentator Andrew Klavan discuss fairness and corruption in society, with Klaven expressing concerns about the DOJ's special treatment of Hunter Biden and the lack of consequences for his actions.
Sebastian Gorka and China expert Gordon Chang express concern over Tony Blinken's statement on Taiwan, questioning its pro-China implications and the military response it may elicit from China.
Sebastian Gorka and James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, strongly criticize Biden's appeasement approach to China. They express concerns over his groveling attitude towards China and highlight the importance of American companies distancing themselves from China's influence.
Andrew Wilkow and author Brandon Weichert criticize Biden's approach to Taiwan and China, expressing concerns about his lack of control and appeasement. They highlight the risks and strategic implications of China's actions, including their plans for Cuba.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about an article in the Atlantic by Jerry Hendrix, “The Age of American Naval Dominance is Over.”
And Hugh talks with Retired Navy Captain Jerry Hendrix, about his article “The Age of American Naval Dominance is Over.”
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This week on Townhall Review – June 17, 2023
Hugh Hewitt and Mollie Hemingway, Editor in Chief of “The Federalist” discuss the timing and challenges of a potential trial for Donald Trump, expressing concerns about the politicization of the Department of Justice and the need for media coverage to address the context and erosion of trust in the justice system.
Charlie Kirk and Berkeley Law Professor John Yoo discussed the indictment of former President Trump, expressing concerns about its potential impact on the country and the rule of law.
Hugh Hewitt asks Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about his promise to reconstitute the government, to which DeSantis responds by emphasizing the need to address the unaccountable administrative state, reduce its power, assert Article 2 authority, and refocus federal law enforcement.
Sebastian Gorka asks historian Victor Davis Hanson about his concerns about lost moral credibility, the hobbled opposition leader, erosion of faith in the rule of law, and dangerous precedents set by indicting an ex-president. They discuss the potential long-term damage to America's reputation and the need for strategic action without resorting to illegal tactics.
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This week on Townhall Review – June 10, 2023
Kentucky Congressman James Comer presses FBI Director Christopher Wray for access to an unclassified document over bribery allegations against President Biden.
Andrew Wilkow welcomes Virginia Congressman Ben Cline to discuss the partisanship within the Department of Justice and the FBI.
Joe Piscopo talks with former prosecutor Andrew McCarthy about the potential influence of the Justice Department.
Bob Frantz and Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan tackle the urgent need for FBI reform, focusing on issues like improper data queries and a lack of transparency in the agency's investigations.
Former Vice President Mike Pence and ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie both make official announcements of their intentions to run for the presidency in the 2024 elections.
Hugh Hewitt invites RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel to talk about the various promising Republican candidates competing and the established criteria for their participation in the forthcoming debates.
Hugh Hewitt turns to former Navy Captain Henry Hendrix to discuss the rising tensions with China, examining unsafe naval encounters and their potential global security implications.
Larry O’Connor and Charles “Cully” Stimson of the Heritage Foundation delve into the troubling and damaging trends unfolding within the American criminal justice system. Cully provides insights from his new book, “Rogue Prosecutors: How Radical Soros Lawyers Are Destroying America's Communities.”
And finally, Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson of AM560 the Answer in Chicago talks with Stephen Moore, a former economist at the Trump White House, to underscore the importance of the 2024 election, and its impact on all levels, from local to the presidential ticket.
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This week on Townhall Review – June 3, 2023
Joe Piscopo is joined by Mike Davis to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling against EPA overreach, potential regulatory implications, and the effect of Biden's judicial appointments on court balance. They highlight the need to protect citizens' rights and judicial integrity.
Dennis Prager chats with Lorie Smith, owner of 303 Creative, and Kellie Fiedorek, government affairs director for Alliance Defending Freedom, to dig into Colorado's controversial law that could crack down on artistic freedom. As Smith's Supreme Court case looms, they highlight its potential impact on free speech, personal liberties, and government control.
Hugh Hewitt and Mollie Hemingway, editor-in-chief at The Federalist, talk about the fallout from Bud Light's controversial actions. They explore the risks corporations face when adopting political stances in their marketing and the need for accountability in advertising strategies.
Trish Regan reviews the big drops in Target's and Anheuser-Busch's stock prices, seeing consumer backlash against their radical strategies. Regan outlines how controversial socio-political stances can impact a company's financial performance and public image.
Dennis Prager welcomes George Glider, author of the new book "Life After Capitalism: The Meaning of Wealth, the Future of the Economy, and the Time Theory of Money," to dive into American capitalism's transformation, the promise of an information economy, and the societal effects of secularism, reminding that innovation is one of our strong traditional values.
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This week on Townhall Review – May 27, 2023
Joe Piscopo and veteran economist Stephen Moore analyze the upcoming U.S. debt ceiling negotiations. They cover the artificial 'June 1st deadline' and the likelihood of a default.
Charlie Kirk welcomes Florida Congressman Byron Donald to discuss the debt ceiling negotiations. They discuss potential strategic moves, advocate for significant budget cuts, and critique President Biden's handling of the situation.
Governor Ron DeSantis launches his 2024 presidential campaign on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk, pledging to revive America, end the culture of losing, and bring sanity back to the nation, promising victory and effective governance if nominated.
Jenna Ellis chats with 2024 Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis about his defense of religious freedoms in Florida and his commitment to pro-life legislation, including the Heartbeat Protection Act.
Bob Frantz talks with Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, chair of the Weaponization Committee, about the retaliation against FBI whistleblowers who exposed governmental overreach.
Sebastian Gorka and historian Niall Ferguson discuss Ferguson's article in The Spectator titled "Trump's second act: he can still win, in spite of everything." They discuss Trump's resilience, the burgeoning administrative state, education politicization, and the waning scientific method, offering insights into Trump's potential political future and the societal issues at play.
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This week on Townhall Review – May 20, 2023
Hugh Hewitt turns to Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief at The Federalist, to discuss the Durham Report, the FBI's bias, and the urgent need for change within the agency.
Andrew Wilkow is joined by Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, Chair of the Judiciary Committee, to pick apart the Durham Report's findings on the FBI's actions in the 2016 election. They scrutinize the misuse of the flawed dossier and shed light on the Judiciary Committee's key role in safeguarding against future government abuses.
Todd Starnes and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz slam U.S. immigration under President Biden, discuss policy missteps and humanitarian crises, and present strategies for regaining control at the border.
Hugh Hewitt chats with Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, chair of the House Select Committee on China, to examine China's potential aggression toward Taiwan, the West's underestimated risks, and the implications of economic engagement without addressing China's hostility.
Dennis Prager talks with Peachy Keenan, a pseudonym for a writer and mother living deep behind enemy lines. Peachy has a new book coming out next month: "Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War."
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This week on Townhall Review – May 13, 2023
Hugh Hewitt is joined by Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader, to discuss the urgent need for bipartisan action on the U.S. debt ceiling. Scalise criticizes the current administration's approach, calling for severe proposals and lamenting missed opportunities for negotiation.
Larry O’Connor and Ken Cuccinelli, former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security under President Trump, delve into the escalating crisis of illegal immigration under the Biden administration, examining its consequences on national security, economic integrity, and the rule of law.
Andrew Wilkow and David Harsanyi, of the Federalist, discuss ethical violations against Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, the Democrats' politicization of the Supreme Court, its use as a 'super-legislature,' and concerns over Democrats prioritizing Roe v. Wade over constitutional amendments.
Hugh Hewitt chats with Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, also a 2024 Republican Presidential candidate. They discuss pressing international issues: the new Chinese foreign secretary's threats, the looming China-Taiwan conflict, the effectiveness of U.S. foreign policy, and the recent violence in Israel.
Hugh Hewitt speaks with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the "Red State 100 Days," highlighting the transformative actions that are reshaping Florida's legislative agenda.
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This week on Townhall Review – May 6, 2023
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin attempts to undermine the Supreme Court's authority as Head of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a Judiciary Committee member, sheds light on the political campaign aimed at discrediting Justice Clarence Thomas.
Hugh Hewitt is joined by Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn to discuss the ethics and protection of Supreme Court justices, the attempts to de-legitimize the court, and the importance of enforcing federal statutes to safeguard judges from intimidation and political influence.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers Union, presents a conflicting testimony at a recent House meeting. Weingarten's assertions of unwavering efforts to reopen schools during the COVID-19 pandemic strikingly contradict her previous statements and actions, casting doubt on her genuine motives.
Seth Leibson chats with Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy, to talk about the discrepancies between Randi Weingarten's testimony and her previous actions, the influence of public sector unions on pandemic policies, and the potential long-term effects on a generation of students who faced extended school closures.
Andrew Wilkow, host on Salem News Channel, and EJ Antonio of the Heritage Foundation discuss the U.S. debt limit, unsustainable government spending, and the consequences of accumulating massive debt, emphasizing the need for spending cuts to avoid financial catastrophe.
Trish Regan invites Anson Frericks, former President of the Anheuser Busch Sales & Distribution company, to discuss the decline in Anheuser-Busch sales, the shift to stakeholder capitalism, and the impact of political involvement on the brand's core customer base.
Dennis Prager criticizes Bud Light's decision to partner with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney to support the LGBTQ+ community. Prager questions the judgment of Alissa Heinerscheid, Vice President of Marketing for Bud Light, and argues that businesses should prioritize sales and profitability over social messaging based on market research.
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Townhall Review – April 29, 2023
Charlie Kirk delves into Joe Biden's decision to seek a second term, despite tepid Democratic backing and notorious gaffes. Kirk reveals why Biden may remain a formidable opponent in the November 2024 election.
Sen. Ted Cruz joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss President Biden's diminishing state, his blunders, and how his decline impacts the country.
Sebastian Gorka and Gordon Chang examine the crisis in Sudan, its geopolitical implications, and the potential influence of Russia and China on the nation's future. They explore how the events impact America's global standing and highlight the importance of understanding interconnected global affairs.
Hugh Hewitt chats with Rep. Mike Gallagher, chair of the Select Committee on China, about a war game simulation on a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan, exploring outcomes, economic and financial strategies, and the differing approaches of Republicans and Democrats on engagement with China.
Hugh Hewitt and Elbridge Colby, former deputy assistant secretary of defense and co-founder of The Marathon Initiative, analyze China's rising threat, focusing on the potential invasion of Taiwan, the implications for the U.S. economy, and the urgency for strategic military preparedness to counter China's expanding influence.
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Townhall Review – April 22, 2023
Hugh Hewitt and Mollie Hemingway, editor-in-chief of The Federalist, tackle the widening gap between corporate America and their customers, using Bud Light's recent advertising blunders as a prime example.
Dennis Prager unpacks the consequences of left-wing ideology, arguing that corporations like Anheuser-Busch significantly contribute to the erosion of society's core values and traditions.
Joe Piscopo and K.T. McFarland, a national security veteran with service to Presidents Nixon, Ford and Reagan, explore the evolving values and patriotism in America. They scrutinize the shifting mindset among younger generations and within the Democratic Party, reminiscing about the inspiring leadership of figures like John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.
Brandon Tatum reacts to Mayor Brandon Johnson's response to the recent chaos in Chicago. Tatum critiques the mayor's position and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, self-reflection, and community engagement in addressing and preventing such incidents.
Hugh Hewitt and Jim Geraghty, senior political correspondent of National Review, analyze the need to recognize and prepare for potential threats from China, especially regarding Taiwan. They explore the China Select Committee's work, House Republicans' wargames simulation, and the impact of COVID on China.
Michele Tafoya, host of "Sideline Sanity" Podcast, welcomes Peter Schweizer, author of the book "Red Handed," for a conversation about the influence of corporate America and mainstream media on shaping political narratives and foreign policy concerning China. They also highlight the significance of transparency in reporting political improprieties from all sides.
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Townhall Review – April 15, 2023
Hugh Hewitt is joined by China Select Committee Chair Rep. Mike Gallagher to examine Hollywood and Big Tech's reluctance to acknowledge the pressing need for disentangling from China in the 21st century.
Michelle Tafoya converses with Jimmy Quinn, national security correspondent for National Review, to delve into the intensifying diplomatic relations between the United States and Taiwan and the potential fallout of China's mounting aggression towards the democratic nation.
Joe Piscopo engages with Dr. Marty Makary of Johns Hopkins to explore the World Health Organization's updated guidelines on COVID-19 vaccine usage and how this change distorts China's approach.
Hugh Hewitt and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assess the sudden transformation of the world order, concentrating on China's assertive posture towards Taiwan, the reconfiguration of global alliances, and the challenges confronted by various nations.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, to discuss the hard-left elements within the Democratic Party and draw historical parallels to the French Revolution as explored in Hanson's article "Our French Revolution." They also explore the impact of leftist organizations, the wealth of the left's foundations, and the potential implications of the transgender movement on American society.
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Hugh Hewitt talks with legal expert Andrew McCarthy about the constitutionality and coherence of the indictment against former President Donald Trump, highlighting its shortcomings in stating a clear crime and questioning the legitimacy of New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg's claims related to the 2016 election.
Joe Piscopo and Joe Tacopina, an attorney representing Donald Trump, to discuss the indictment of Trump by the state of New York and the weaponization of the justice system, the selective nature of the prosecution, and the potential implications for future political opponents.
Michele Tafoya chats with James Rosen, Chief White House Correspondent for NewsMax, to talk about his new biography of Justice Antonin Scalia, "Scalia: Rise to Greatness, 1936 to 1986," unveiling the remarkable journey of the first Italian-American Supreme Court Justice, his impact on American law, and previously unpublished insights gathered through years of extensive research and exclusive interviews.
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Townhall Review – April 1, 2023
Chris Stigall chats with Tomi Lahren, host of "Tomi Lahren is Fearless" for OutKick, to discuss the heroic actions of Nashville police officers who intervened in a tragic incident at a local Christian school.
Mike Gallagher reacts to a fiery exchange on Capitol Hill between Senator Ted Cruz and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over issues related to the southern border.
Hugh Hewitt and Ohio Congressman David Joyce discuss the need for border security and the government's failure to make progress in securing the border.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the potential threat posed by China's increasing focus on war readiness and the importance of taking Xi Jinping's rhetoric seriously.
Dennis Prager talks to Alex Epstein about his book, “Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas – Not Less.”
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Townhall Review – March 25, 2023
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about the recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Joe Piscopo talks with Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis about the growing alliance between Russia and China and that we had better start paying very close attention.
Trish Regan and Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn talk about the fentanyl crisis and how the problem is getting worse, not better.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about an article in the Atlantic by Jerry Hendrix, “The Age of American Naval Dominance is Over.”
And Hugh talks with Jerry Hendrix, “The Age of American Naval Dominance is Over.”
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Townhall Review – March 18, 2023
Congressman Mike Gallagher speaks before the House of Representatives on why the U.S. national security stakes with China are so high.
Hugh Hewitt invites former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to discuss the critical moment the U.S. is in with China, as well as his book, “Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love.”
Hugh Hewitt invites Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to talk about his latest book, “Only the Strong: Reversing the Left’s Plot to Sabotage American Power.”
Michele Tafoya talks with Michael Sobolik, who serves on the American Foreign Policy Council, to talk about how deeply intertwined China and the United States are, especially in the world of sports, namely the NBA.
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Townhall Review – March 11, 2023
Paul Gigot talks to Dr. Marty Makary, of Johns Hopkins, Duane Patterson talks to Ed Morrissey, of Hot Air, and Trish Regan talks with Arizona Representative Debbie Lesko about the new revelations on the origin of the COVID-19 virus.
Charlie Kirk turns to Missouri Senator Josh Hawley to talk about his questioning of Attorney General Merrick Garland before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Michelle Tafoya and Ilya Shapiro, of the Manhattan Institute, talk about Georgetown University Law Center's policy on DEI, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and why that kept him from becoming the executive director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution.
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Townhall Review – March 4, 2023
This past week the Select Committee on China held its first meeting and Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez questioned former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster on the nature of the Chinese threat, Michigan’s John Moolenaar asked Matt Pottinger about China’s role in our fentanyl scourge, and Chairman Mike Gallagher, from Wisconsin, got Pottinger to explain why TikTok is not just fun and games.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about how China is becoming more aggressive and more belligerent with eyes on Taiwan.
Bob Frantz turns to Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan to talk about the Department of Energy and the FBI publicly stating that the most plausible explanation for the origin of the COVID-19 virus was a lab leak in Wuhan China.
Joe Piscopo and Andrew McCarthy talk about the fate of President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program now being decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mike Gallagher and Dan Proft talk about the defeat of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Hugh Hewitt talks to Steve Krakauer about his book, “Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People.”
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Townhall Review – February 25, 2023
Following President Biden’s visit to Ukraine and Poland, Joe Piscopo turns to James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, and Hugh Hewitt turns to Mollie Hemingway, of the Federalist, to talk about the trip and what that means for U.S. support of Ukraine.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about his recent visit to Taiwan and how the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is a proxy of sorts for the geo-political struggle between China and the U.S.
Mark Davis talks to Texas State Representative Brian Harrison about the need for Texas to lead in protecting our children from the sexual and moral agenda of the left.
Kevin McCullough turns to Kelsey Bolar, of the Federalist, to talk about the U.S. pressing full steam ahead when it comes to surgical and medial gender “reassignment,” when Western European nations are pulling back.
Carl Jackson and Karol Markowicz talk about her recent article, “Tell Your Kids Marriage is More Important Than Money or Career – Because It Is.”
Dennis Prager reviews a Washington Post article on CDC data that our teen girls are depressed, feeling hopeless, and suicidal.
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Townhall Review – February 18, 2023
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about balloons from China and the need for the new Select Committee on China.
Sebastian Gorka talks to Gordon Chang about the rising threat from China and the indecisiveness of our military's general officers.
Bob Frantz and Ohio Congressman Max Miller talk about the importance of bipartisanship as we face the China threat and the other challenges of the 21st century.
Hugh Hewitt talks to Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, the new Chair of the Judiciary Committee, as he takes up much-needed oversight and accountability.
Charlie Kirk and veteran economist and columnist Stephen Moore talk about the latest inflation numbers.
Joe Piscopo turns to New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew to talk about wind farms off the New Jersey coast and the real environmental impact on the area.
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Congressman Mike Gallagher speaks before the House of Representatives on why the U.S. national security stakes with China are so high.
Hugh Hewitt invites former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to discuss the critical moment the U.S. is in with China, as well as his book, “Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love.”
Hugh Hewitt invites Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to talk about his latest book, “Only the Strong: Reversing the Left’s Plot to Sabotage American Power.”
Michele Tafoya talks with Michael Sobolik, who serves on the American Foreign Policy Council, to talk about how deeply intertwined China and the United States are, especially in the world of sports, namely the NBA.
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Townhall Review – February 4, 2023
Deborah Flora, 710AM KNUS Denver, talks to Florida Senator Rick Scott about his 12-point plan addressing the nation’s out-of-control spending.
Hugh Hewitt and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares talk about the non-disclosure of merit award recipients in Virginia high schools.
Then Hugh talks to Olivia Beavers, of Politico, about the recent devastating report in the Columbia Journalism Review on the media’s coverage of President Trump.
Chris Stigall talks to Mark Houck, a pro-life activist who was acquitted of federal charges for an altercation he had in front of an abortion clinic in October of 2021.
Julie Hartman, on her “Timeless with Julie Hartman” podcast, talks to Thomas Baker, author of “The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy.”
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Townhall Review – January 28, 2023
Sebastian Gorka turns to Gregg Jarrett, of Fox News, and Chris Stigall turns to Andrew McCarthy, of National Review, to talk about the Biden Administration’s classified document scandal.
Mike Gallagher talks with Sara Carter, of Fox News, about the insecure southern border that how it relates to the fentanyl crisis.
Seth Leibsohn and Howard Husock, of the American Enterprise Institute, talk about the federal government policy seemingly encouraging drug use.
Brandon Tatum talks about the estimated 1.2 million illegal border crossings since Joe Biden became President.
Hugh Hewitt talks to Montana Senator Steve Daines about the Senate map for 2024.
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Townhall Review – January 21, 2023
Hugh Hewitt talks to Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton and Seth Leibsohn turns to columnist Brandon Weichert about the Biden classified document scandal.
George Brauchler talks to Colorado Congressman Ken Buck about the nation’s runaway debt.
Hugh Hewitt talks to Indiana Congressman Jim Banks about the House majority navigating the early challenges in the new Congress.
Dennis Prager talks about an article written by Joel Kotkin and Sam Abrams at Real Clear Investigations, titled “The Rise of the Single Woke (and Young, Democratic) Female.”
Charlie Kirk talks to Yoram Hazony, author of “The Virtue of Nationalism” and, most recently, “Conservatism: A Rediscovery.”
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Townhall Review – January 14, 2023
Hugh Hewitt talks to Mollie Hemingway, of the Federalist, Chris Stigall talks to former prosecutor Andrew McCarthy, and Sebastian Gorka opines about President Biden holding confidential and classified documents from his time As Vice President under Barack Obama and the “double standard” handling by the Justice Department.
Charlie Kirk and Texas Congressmen Chip Roy talk about the voting drama in selecting California Congressman Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.
Joe Piscopo talks to the new House Majority Leader Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise on how an effective Congressional term will be critical for both the nation and for the 2024 Presidential election.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about the House Select Committee on China to be chaired by Gallagher.
Hugh Hewitt talks to Indiana Congressman Jim Banks about Biden’s porous, open border policy.
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Townhall Review – January 7, 2023
Hugh Hewitt talks to Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher who addressed the House of Representatives about the delay in selecting a Speaker of the House for the 118th Congress.
Sebastian Gorka and Tom Homan, former Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, about the continuing crisis on our southern border.
Dennis Prager looks at legislation passed last year by the California State Assembly.
Julie Hartman talks to Andrew Bustamante, ex-CIA Officer and founder of EverydaySpy, about our enemies and adversaries happy to watch our nation struggle with transition.
Seth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, talk about Elon Musk’s release of the “Twitter Files” and reestablishing free expression.
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Townhall Review – December 24, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks to Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton who voted in favor of the Omnibus bill and Joe Piscopo talks to economist Stephen Moore who finds the bill tough to swallow.
Seth Leibsohn turns to author and analyst Brandon Weichert to talk about U.S. and European military aid to Ukraine.
Ed Morrissey talks to Wesley Smith about Europe, recently Sweden, hitting the brakes on medical treatment for gender dysphoria.
Sebastian Gorka talks to Paul Kengor about his book, “The Devil and Bella Dodd: One Woman’s Struggle Against Communism and Her Redemption.”
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Townhall Review – December 24, 2022
Joe Piscopo talks to retired General Jack Keane, with the Institute for the Study of War, about the war in Ukraine and Russian aggression.
Hugh Hewitt talks to Wisconsin Congressman-elect Derrick Van Orden and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the challenges facing the 118th Congress.
Julie Hartman talks to John Moody, author of his new book on China, “The World We Wish,” about the top national security threat facing us today, China.
Dennis Prager looks at Christmas, how it is not like it used to be, and why parents who celebrate Christmas should include Santa Claus for their kids.
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Townhall Review – December 17, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks to Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, about the immigration crisis at the border going from bad to worse.
Joe Piscopo talks with Andrew McCarthy about the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried on the eve of his testimony before Congress on the collapse of FTX – the crypto exchange platform he founded.
Chris Stigall talks to Ed Morrissey, of Hot Air, about the shockwave from the release of the Twitter Files.
Dennis Prager looks at Florida, and newly re-elected Governor Ron DeSantis, the migration of residents of other states to Florida, and the governor’s request for an investigation into Covid vaccine manufacturers; then Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, joins Hugh Hewitt to talk about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed reparations of $233,000 for each descent of enslaved persons.
Bruce Hooley examines the contrast of recent developments in Ohio versus what we saw at the White House as President Biden signed the “Defense of Marriage Act.”
Julie Hartman talks with Masih Alinejad about the Iranian protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody over her non-compliance with laws mandating head covering for women.
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Townhall Review – December 10, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks to Kristen Waggoner, Alliance Defending Freedom, who argued Freedom of Speech before the U.S. Supreme Court and Hugh talks to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey about his state win before the Supreme Court in a case against the EPA.
Joe Piscopo talks with Andrew McCarthy about Elon Musk’s release of Tweets previously blocked by Twitter before Musk became the new owner and Brandon Tatum weighs in on the issue.
Seth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson, Pepperdine’s Graduate School of Public Policy, talk about the classic work by Alexis De Tocqueville, “Democracy in America.”
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Townhall Review – December 3, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks to Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the need for a China Select Committee to address both the threat and vulnerability of our global adversary.
Charlie Kirk and Bill Gertz, of The Washington Times, talk about the fast-emerging military threat from China.
Charlie Kirk talks to Utah Senator Mike Lee about his proposed amendment to the “Respect for Marriage Act.”
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about the upcoming Georgia runoff election for U.S. Senate between Herschel Walker and Rafael Warnock.
Grant Stinchfield talks to California Congressman Mike Garcia about his recent election victory.
Chris Stigall and Marty Makary, of Johns Hopkins, talk about the mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the current rise in other respiratory viruses.
Joe Piscopo talks to activist Brigitte Gabriel about the unrest in Iran and the defiant Iranian soccer team.
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Townhall Review – November 26, 2022
Dennis Prager on the meaning of Thanksgiving and the words of our first president, George Washington, and President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation during the Civil War that created the holiday.
Dennis Prager talks to Alex Epstein about his book, “Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas – Not Less.”
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Townhall Review – November 19, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks about President Trump’s announcement that he is running for President in 2024 and to Herschel Walker about the upcoming runoff election in Georgia.
Hugh Hewitt and Mike Pompeo talk about the recent election and about the threats we face from China.
Joe Piscopo talks to Gordon Chang about President Biden’s recent meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping and Hugh Hewitt talks to Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the serious threat from China.
Hugh Hewitt talks to Benjamin Netanyahu, who is returning to serve as Israel’s Prime Minister, about his book, “Bibi: My Story.”
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Townhall Review – November 12, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks to Fox News Anchor Bret Baier and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine about the results of Tuesday night’s elections and why the “Red Wave” didn’t materialize.
Joe Piscopo turns to Michael Goodwin, of the New York Post, to talk about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's substantial win and Mark Davis explains why he sees Governor DeSantis as a formidable, national leader.
Dennis Prager turns to Julie Kelly, of American Greatness, to talk about the impact the Roe v. Wade decision had on Tuesday’s election results.
Charlie Kirk and Jeremy Adams talk about his book, “Hollowed Out: A Warning about America’s Next Generation.”
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Townhall Review – November 5, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks to Indiana Congressman Jim Banks, General Don Bolduc, and Herschel Walker about their campaigns and the quickly approaching mid-term elections.
Ed Crane and Lanhee Chen talk about his run for California State Controller.
Jennifer Horn and Grant Stinchfield talk to Matt Jacobs about his race against California’s 26th Congressional district incumbent Julie Brownley.
Mike Gallagher talks to New York Congressman Lee Zeldin about his gubernatorial run against incumbent New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
Kevin McCullough talks to Michael Lawler about his campaign to unseat New York Congressman Sean Maloney.
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Townhall Review – October 29, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Salena Zito, of the Washington Examiner, about the Fetterman/Oz debate and with Florida Senator Rick Scott, Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Joe Piscopo talks with New York Congressman Lee Zeldin about his gubernatorial run against incumbent New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Senator Ron Johson talk about his campaign against Mandela Barnes.
Bruce Hooley talks with JD Vance and his effort to defeat Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan.
Charlie Kirk and Kari Lake, GOP candidate for Arizona Governor, talk about why her Trump-style campaign has been such a success, and why Democrat Katie Hobbs has flopped so badly.
Brandon Tatum makes a passionate plea urging people to vote.
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Townhall Review – October 22, 2022
Morgan Ortagus, former spokesperson for the State Department, fills in for Hugh, and talks with House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy about quality candidate recruitment.
Jennifer Horn and Grant Stinchfield, the Morning Answer in Los Angeles, talk with California Congressman Mike Garcia to discuss his campaign and why Democrats have decided to stop buying ads for candidates in several big races.
Morgan Ortagus talks with Dr. Mehmet Oz about his race to defeat the radical, and struggling, John Fetterman in Pennsylvania.
Kurt Schlichter, senior columnist for Townhall.com filling in for Hugh, talks with Blake Masters president of the Thiel Foundation, and candidate for U.S. Senate in Arizona about his contest with incumbent Mark Kelly.
Mark Davis talks about the huge swing to the GOP among independent women.
Charlie Kirk talks with Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo who explains his new finding that is setting the media on fire, that there is an 84% increase of cardiac DEATH related to the COVID vaccine for men ages 18-39.
Sebastian Gorka and Dr. Miriam Grossman discuss the true extent of transgender insanity, and how far the radical activists are really willing to go.
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Townhall Review – October 15, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, about an overview of the polling for the upcoming elections and with Joe O’Dea about his campaign for Senator from the State of Colorado.
Mike Gallagher looks at the Pennsylvania Senatorial race between Dr. Mehmet Oz and Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Lanhee Chen about his campaign for California State Controller.
Dennis Prager and Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw talk about the radicalism of today’s Democrats and whether it has opened a door for Republicans.
Kevin McCullough talks with Ric Grenell, about his organization, “Fix California.”
Mike Gallagher talks with Charlie Kirk about his Turning Point USA series called “Border Battle.”
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Townhall Review – October 8, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Florida Senator Rick Scott as early voting is starting in a number of states across the nation, with Herschel Walker about his tight Senate race in Georgia, and with Dr. Mehmet Oz about his Senate campaign against Carhartt John Fetterman in Pennsylvania.
Sebastian Gorka and Robert Cahalay, of The Trafalgar Group, about polling and the bias within the polling outfits.
Jerry Bowyer talks with Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, about the intense effort to “cancel” people which is not particularly new for humanity.
Brandon Tatum opines on Vice President Kamala Harris’ comments that aid to Hurricane Ian victims should be distributed based on race and color.
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Townhall Review – October 8, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Florida Senator Rick Scott as early voting is starting in a number of states across the nation, with Herschel Walker about his tight Senate race in Georgia, and with Dr. Mehmet Oz about his Senate campaign against Carhartt John Fetterman in Pennsylvania.
Sebastian Gorka and talks with Robert Cahaly, of The Trafalgar Group, about polling and the bias within the polling outfits.
Jerry Bowyer talks with Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, about the intense effort to “cancel” people which is not particularly new for humanity.
For the full interview, check out Bowyer's Meeting of Minds Podcast.
Brandon Tatum opines on Vice President Kamala Harris’ comments that aid to Hurricane Ian victims should be distributed based on race and color.
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Townhall Review – October 1, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, and with California Congressman and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy about the fundamental issues facing the electorate and the “Commitment to America.”
Dennis Prager examines the recent speech given by Italy’s first female Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with James Carafano about the upheaval facing world democracies and dictatorships as well.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Walter Russell Mead about his book, “The Arc of a Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People.”
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Townhall Review – October 1, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, and with California Congressman and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy about the fundamental issues facing the electorate and the “Commitment to America.”
Dennis Prager examines the recent speech given by Italy’s first female Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with James Carafano about the upheaval facing world democracies and dictatorships as well.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Walter Russell Mead about his book, “The Arc of a Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People.”
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Townhall Review – September 24, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Ronna McDaniel, chair of the Republican National Committee, Indiana Congressman Jim Banks, Chair of the Republican Study Committee, and Eric Schmitt, current Attorney General in Missouri and GOP nominee, about the upcoming Congressional elections.
Seth Leibsohn talks to George Khalaf, president of Data Orbital, about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ efforts to not let the Biden Administration get away with the fiction that the border is secure.
Charlie Kirk talks with Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson about his Senate race with radical Democrat opponent Mandela Barnes.
Dr. Albert Mohler addresses the National Conservatism Conference earlier this month in Miami.
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Townhall Review – September 24, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Ronna McDaniel, chair of the Republican National Committee, Indiana Congressman Jim Banks, Chair of the Republican Study Committee, and Eric Schmitt, current Attorney General in Missouri and GOP nominee, about the upcoming Congressional elections.
Seth Leibsohn talks to George Khalaf, president of Data Orbital, about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ efforts to not let the Biden Administration get away with the fiction that the border is secure.
Charlie Kirk talks with Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson about his Senate race with radical Democrat opponent Mandela Barnes.
Dr. Albert Mohler addresses the National Conservatism Conference earlier this month in Miami.
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Townhall Review – September 17, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Florida Senator Rick Scott about Republican candidates in the contest for control of the United States Senate.
Sebastian Gorka talks to Dr. Mehmet Oz about his race against John Fetterman for Senator from Pennsylvania.
Seth Leibsohn talks to Blake Masters about his campaign against Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Tiffany Smiley about her effort to unseat Senator Patty Murray in Washington State.
Joe Piscopo and Vivek Ramaswamy talk about his book, “Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence.”
Dennis Prager talks with Nick Eberstadt about how pandemic policies have affected employment.
Brandon Tatum examines an interview between Bill Maher and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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Townhall Review – September 17, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Florida Senator Rick Scott about Republican candidates in the contest for control of the United States Senate.
Sebastian Gorka talks to Dr. Mehmet Oz about his race against John Fetterman for Senator from Pennsylvania.
Seth Leibsohn talks to Blake Masters about his campaign against Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Tiffany Smiley about her effort to unseat Senator Patty Murray in Washington State.
Joe Piscopo and Vivek Ramaswamy talk about his book, “Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence.”
Dennis Prager talks with Nick Eberstadt about how pandemic policies have affected employment.
Brandon Tatum examines an interview between Bill Maher and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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Townhall Review – September 10, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Karl Rove and with Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson about the congressional races that could bring about Republican control of both the House and the Senate.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Brandon Weichart, contributor to American Greatness, about President Biden’s disturbing speech and how he’s trying to shift the narrative.
Dennis Prager examines President Biden’s speech, calling it “the ugliest speech ever given by a President of the United States.”
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the JCPOA, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, that former President Obama entered into with the mullahs of Iran.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Chad Jackson about the movie, “Uncle Tom II,” which he is co-producing with Larry Elder.
Brandon Tatum looks at Black Lives Matter and one of the leaders that is accused of siphoning $10 million from that organization.
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Townhall Review – September 10, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Karl Rove and with Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson about the congressional races that could bring about Republican control of both the House and the Senate.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Brandon Weichart, contributor to American Greatness, about President Biden’s disturbing speech and how he’s trying to shift the narrative.
Dennis Prager examines President Biden’s speech, calling it “the ugliest speech ever given by a President of the United States.”
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the JCPOA, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, that former President Obama entered into with the mullahs of Iran.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Chad Jackson about the movie, “Uncle Tom II,” which he is co-producing with Larry Elder.
Brandon Tatum looks at Black Lives Matter and one of the leaders that is accused of siphoning $10 million from that organization.
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Townhall Review – September 3, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Herschel Walker, of Georgia, Dr. Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, and Joe O’Dea, of Colorado, and Seth Leibsohn talks with Blake Masters, of Arizona, about their Senatorial campaigns.
Chris Stigall talks with Marc Morano, of Climate Depot, about California banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars in 2035.
Seth Leibsohn and Andrew McCarthy talk about what has been learned about the document dispute that led to the FBI raid on President Trump’s home, Mar-a-Lago.
Dennis Prager looks at the cost of President Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness proposal.
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Townhall Review – August 27, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Leland Vittert, of News Nation, and with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about this past Tuesday’s primaries, focusing on school board contests.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with economist Stephen Moore about the $300 Billion price tag of President Biden’s proposed Student Loan Forgiveness and Mike Gallagher is not impressed with President Biden’s proposal.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, about the fundamental piece fueling crime and related challenges…the weakening of the American family.
Hugh Hewitt and Jared Kushner, who served as senior advisor to former President Trump, talk about his lobbying efforts for the First Step Act and his part in the Abraham Accords as one of the chief architects.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Congresswoman Mayra Flores, the first member of Congress born in Mexico, about her reelection campaign.
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Townhall Review – August 20, 2022
Joe Piscopo talks with Tom Fitton, of Judicial Watch, about the FBI raid of the private residence of a former president.
Mike Gallagher and Donald Trump, Jr., son of our 45th President, talk about the raid and coverage by legacy media.
Chris Stigall talks with economist Stephen Moore about the “Inflation Reduction Act” which greatly expands the IRS.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Herschel Walker about his candidacy for Senator from Georgia.
Seth Leibsohn talks to Brandon Weichert about radical Islam, Iran, Russia, and China and the dangerous world we live in.
Charlie Kirk and Jeremy Adams talk about his book, “Hollowed Out: A Warning about America’s Next Generation.”
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Townhall Review – August 13, 2022
Seth Leibsohn talks with Hans von Spakovsky, of the Heritage Foundation, and Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the FBI raid on former President Trump’s private residence in Florida.
Mark Davis and Andrew C. McCarthy talk about the questionable reasoning the DOJ used to take such extraordinary action raiding the private residence of a former President.
Hugh Hewitt turns to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham to talk about doubling IRS agents as part of the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act.”
Charlie Kirk and economist Stephen Moore talk about how the doubling of the IRS is just one piece of the “Inflation Reduction Act.”
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with former FBI agent Kevin Brock about Attorney General Merrick Garland’s overreach in the efforts to “get Trump.”
Dennis Prager examines the palpable erosion of trust in the FBI and other American institutions that is not good for the country.
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Townhall Review – August 6, 2022
Hugh Hewitt turns to Oklahoma Senator James Lankford to look at last Tuesday’s Republican primaries and Hugh gives a rundown of the results.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallager about Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan.
Hugh Hewitt and Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey talk about the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act.”
Joe Piscopo talks with Marc Moran, of Climate Depot, about what impact the “Inflation Reduction Act” would have on the “climate emergency.”
Sebastian Gorka turns to Robert Wilkie, former President Trump’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to talk about the killing of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri this past week in Afghanistan.
Dennis Prager talks with Steven Mosher, of the Population Research Institute, about China’s culpability for the COVID-19 pandemic and his book, “The Politically Incorrect Guide to Pandemics.”
Seth Liebsohn and Zuhdi Jasser, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, talk about the Democratic left and its relationship to Islamic regimes.
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Townhall Review – July 30, 2022
Chris Stigall talks with veteran economist Stephen Moore about recession…are we or are we not in a recession?
Hugh Hewitt talks with Tevi Troy, presidential historian, about who will be the Democrat’s nominee for President in 2024 and with Bret Baier of Fox News about New York Times columnist Bret Stephens admitting that “I Was Wrong About Trump Voters.”
Eric Metaxas talks with Victor Davis Hanson about why the military branches are falling woefully short of their recruitment goals.
Sebastian Gorka turns to Bryan Dean Wright to talk about how cultural changes relate to the military and our intelligence community as well.
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Townhall Review – July 23, 2022
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with economist Stephen Moore about the absurdity of electric vehicles when the electrical infrastructure can’t currently support them.
Dennis Prager talks about his concern for America if President Biden declares a “climate emergency.”
Hugh Hewitt talks with Leland Vittert, of News Nation, about the Indiana shooting and the heroic actions taken quickly by an armed citizen, preventing further loss of life.
Brandon Tatum, former police officer and new partner of the Salem Media Group, talks with John Lott, of the Crime Prevention Research Center, about the skewed media coverage of the Indiana shooting and others.
Joe Piscopo talks with Andrew McCarthy about the two-tier justice system that punishes conservatives but gives passes to the left.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Ilya Shapiro, of the Manhattan Institute, about Supreme Court cases to watch this next term.
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Townhall Review – July 16, 2022
Joe Piscopo talks with economist Peter Morici, of the University of Maryland, about skyrocketing inflation.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing following the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Dennis Prager talks with Dutch political commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek about the Netherlands government pushing forward on plans to reduce livestock numbers threatening the food supply all in the name of climate change.
Sebastian Gorka turns to Marc Morano, of Climate Depot, to talk about “the Great Reset.”
Charlie Kirk talks with Ari Fleischer about his new book, “Suppression, Deception, Snobbery, and Bias: Why the Press Gets So Much Wrong – and Just Doesn’t Care.”
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Townhall Review – July 9, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Randy Barnett, of Georgetown Law, about the key cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court that have created a sort of constitutional reset.
Chris Stigall talks with Daniel Turner, of Power the Future, about record-high inflation and gas prices that show no sign of easing.
Joe Piscopo talks with Monica Crowley, who served under President Trump, about President Biden governing as though he just does not want to get in crossways with the AOC wing of the Democrat Party.
Ed Morrissey talks with Salena Zito, of the Washington Examiner, about the country’s pushback against the leftist agenda.
Mike Gallagher talks about a recent poll showing a decline in a belief in God, particularly among young, adult males.
Michelle Tafoya and Christine Brennan, of USA Today, talk about professional golfers who have deserted the PGA for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour.
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Townhall Review – July 2, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi, the governor of the state where the court challenge to Roe began.
Charlie Kirk talks with Mike Davis who worked as Chief Counsel for Nominations on the Senate Judiciary Committee about how we got this far.
Chris Stigall talks with veteran economist Stephen Moore about President Biden’s meeting with the G7 amidst a global economic crisis.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about NATO’s invitation to Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
Dennis Prager reflects on the Dobbs decision.
Seth Leibsohn and Tom Klingenstein, Chairman of the Board for the Claremont Institute, talk about the last two weeks giving conservatives something to celebrate.
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Kevin McCullough talks with Abby Johnson, formerly of Planned Parenthood, now a champion for the cause of life and the battles ahead. They discuss the overturning of Roe v Wade and the challenges the Pro-Life Movement has ahead.
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Townhall Review – June 25, 2022
Sebastian Gorka turns to Victor Davis Hansen to discuss the violence and protests against pregnancy care clinics following the Supreme Court abortion decision that was leaked in draft form in early May.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the Supreme Court’s decision in a case coming out of Maine on a law that allowed families to use state resources to get a private, but not religious, education for their children.
Sebastian Gorka and Gordon Chang look at China and its shrinking economy and why it should matter to us.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about this week’s debate over the latest NNDA, the National Defense Authorization Act.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Pete Peterson, of the Pepperdine Graduate School of Public Policy, about the nation’s homelessness crisis.
Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis talk about the coming 2024 Presidential campaign and polling that shows Florida Governor Ron DeSantis leading former President Donald Trump.
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Townhall Review – June 18, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about President Biden essentially telling the American people to “shut up” regarding his handling of inflation, and with Adam Laxalt, who handily won the GOP primary in Nevada.
Seth Leibsohn and Andrew McCarthy talk about the Nancy Pelosi-led House and the Select Committee's continued hearings on the events surrounding January 6th.
Dennis Prager talks to Alex Epstein about his book, “Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas – Not Less.”
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Townhall Review – June 11, 2022
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about the recall of the radical San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and how the shift to the right could lead to a historic pickup in the House on election day and Salem’s Mike Gallagher reacts to the results of Tuesday’s primary elections.
Sebastian Gorka turns to John Soloman, of Just the News, to talk about the heavy-handed arrest of former President Trump’s Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro for contempt of Congress.
Mike Gallagher talks about the attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Dennis Prager talks with Ilya Shapiro about how difficulties of being even marginally right-of-center in almost any of today’s elite institutions of higher learning.
Dennis Prager examines an article written by Victor Davis Hansen entitled “The Sovietization of American Life.”
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the Democrats' failure to authorize adequate security for the justices and their families.
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Townhall Review – June 4, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks to Florida Senator Rick Scott about the measures he took as Florida’s governor to secure schools.
Mike Gallagher reacts to President Biden’s blunt rejection of “hardening” our schools in the wake of the massacre in Uvalde, Texas.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with economist Stephen Moore about President Biden’s “My Plan for Fighting Inflation,” and skyrocketing gas prices.
Joe Piscopo asks Andrew McCarthy about the acquittal of Michael Sussman, Hillary Clinton’s attorney, on charges of lying to the FBI.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with retired FBI officer James Gagliano about his article in the City Journal, “Police Must Rush to the Sound of the Guns.”
Dennis Prager talks with Anthony Ensolen about his book, “No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men.”
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Townhall Review – May 28, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks about the tragic elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher and Salem’s Mike Gallagher talks about what can be done.
Hugh Hewitt and Bret Stephens, formerly with the Wall Street Journal and current New York Times columnist, talk about the Supreme Court’s draft decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case and the impact on Roe v. Wade.
Charlie Kirk talks with Victor Davis Hanson about his latest book, “The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America.”
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Townhall Review – May 21, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Matthew Continetti, of the American Enterprise Institute, and with Mollie Hemingway, of the Federalist about the state of the conservative Right following Tuesday’s primary results.
Mark Davis and Texas Senator John Cornyn talk about his diplomatic visit to Ukraine.
Hugh Hewitt talks to former Supreme Allied NATO commander Admiral James Stavridis, about Finland and Sweden’s bid to join NATO.
Dennis Prager talks about the speech given by President Biden following the mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, NY.
Brandon Tatum, former police officer and new partner of the Salem Media Group, talks about how media coverage serves to inflame passions.
Mike Gallagher talks about the baby formula shortage as pallets of formula are being sent to the border to be given to illegals at the holding centers.
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Townhall Review – May 14, 2022
Kevin McCullough talks with Andrew McCarthy about the illegal protests outside Supreme Court Justice's homes.
Sebastian Gorka turns Ken Klukowski, who served in the Justice Department during the Trump Administration, to talk about Justice Alito's Supreme Court draft decision.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with economist Stephen Moore about the impact inflation will have on the upcoming elections.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about intelligence reports that indicate Vladimir Putin is preparing for a long war with Ukraine.
Mike Gallagher talks with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul about the Department of Homeland Security launch of the “Disinformation Governance Board.”
Hugh Hewitt talks with Robert C. O’Brien, President Trump’s National Security Advisor, about Elon Musk’s Starlink services made available to the people and leadership of Ukraine during their war with Russia.
Sebastian Gorka talks about how Catholic churches were threatened with interruptions on Mother’s Day as fallout of the protests against the Supreme Court.
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Townhall Review – May 7, 2022
Hugh Hewitt examines the ramification of the leak of the Supreme Court draft of their decision on the case before them, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health and talks about comments made by Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Andrew McCarthy, former federal prosecutor, about his opinion that the Supreme Court should release the decision straightaway.
Dennis Prager talks about the horrible damage done to this country by the Roe v. Wade decision.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Aaron Baer, of the Center for Christian Virtue, about this past Tuesday’s primaries in Indiana and Ohio.
Mike Gallagher talks about all the Trump-endorsed candidates that won Tuesday night as well.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Nikki Haley, former UN Ambassador, about Russia’s willingness to peddle anti-Semitic tropes in a foolhardy effort to move public opinion.
Dennis Prager talks with British Writer Douglas Murray about his book, “The War on the West.”
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Townhall Review – April 30, 2022
Sebastian Gorka turns to James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, to talk about Russian tactics in the war in Ukraine.
Hugh Hewitt, Ed Morrissey, Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher, and Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State under President Trump, speculate about Vladimir Putin’s game plan.
Mark Davis and Dinesh D’Souza talk about the movie, “2000 Mules,” and the controversy over the 2020 elections.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Matthew Continetti, founding editor of the Washington Free Beacon, about a survey of the last 100 years of American Conservatism called “The Right.”
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Townhall Review – April 23, 2022
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Steven Mosher about the complete and brutal lockdown in Shanghai as the Chinese Communist Party pursues its “zero COVID” policy.
Chris Stigall talks with Sharyl Attkisson about the elite media coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story.
Mark Davis and Sebastian Gorka talk about the renewed Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine.
Joe Piscopo asks retired General Jack Keane if Putin can really lose, can he afford to lose, and what will Putin do?
Bob Frantz and Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan talk about the crisis at our southern border.
Joe Piscopo talks with Heather MacDonald, of the Manhattan Institute, about the rising violence in New York City and other major cities and what can be done.
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Charlie Kirk talks about how much of America, as seen in the cratering stock price of Netflix and the implosion of CNN+, are detoxifying from anything culturally woke. He also talks about how conservatives are bringing the A-Team (Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, etc) to the fight, while progressives (Joy Reid, Don Lemon) continue to double down on the failed woke agenda.
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Townhall Review – April 16, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about what America can do to help Ukraine beat back its aggressors.
Joe Piscopo and economist Stephen Moore talk about the nation's inflation rate of 8.5 percent, a number not seen in 41 years.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about how the Biden Administration is trying to blame the record inflation on Vladimir Putin.
Seth Leibsohn and John Dombroski, of Grand Canyon Planning Associates, talk about how families are navigating through the rough inflation-ridden waters.
Mike Gallagher talks with Alfredo Ortiz, president of the Job Creators Network, about people opting not to work and the effect that has on inflation and business.
Hugh Hewitt talks with California Congressman Ro Khanna about his book, “Dignity in the Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us.”
Dennis Prager talks about the undermining of the world of women’s sports and how a recent bicycling event in the United Kingdom may provide a solution.
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Townhall Review – April 9, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the alleged atrocities being committed by the Russian military in Ukraine.
Dennis Prager talks with historian and fellow at the Hoover Institution, Niall Ferguson, and with George Friedman, of the group Geopolitical Futures, about President Biden calling Russian President Putin a war criminal.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about reducing our commitment to naval dominance as proposed by the Defense Department and the Department of the Navy.
Dennis Prager talks about President Biden’s latest move to open up our southern border by ending Title 42.
Charlie Kirk talks with Victor Davis Hanson about his latest book, “The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America.”
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Townhall Review – April 2, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton and Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, about the latest series of Biden gaffes.
Charlie Kirk talks with Babylon Bee’s Seth Dillon about Twitter locking the Bee’s account over a joke.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about cuts in Defense spending as the world grows more dangerous.
Chris Stigall talks with Daily Wire’s Michael Knowles about his three-part documentary on Dr. Anthony Fauci titled “Fauci, Unmasked.”
Charlie Kirk talks about a recent decision by the NFL that reveals how determined they are to cater to the far left.
Mike Gallagher looks at the Will Smith attack on Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
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Townhall Review – March 26, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton and Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, about Senate confirmation hearings on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court focusing on whether she is soft on crime and criminals.
Hugh Hewitt talks with retired Army General Jack Keane and Kevin McCullough talks with Karol Markowicz about the war in Ukraine.
Sebastian Gorka turns to Dennis Prager to talk about the long-term, aggressive effort of Russian President Vladimir Putin to essentially reassemble the Soviet Union.
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Townhall Review – March 19, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton and with Senate Minority Leader Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell about the battle for Ukraine.
Mike Gallagher talks with Texas Senator Ted Cruz about President Biden’s promise to make oil independence impossible in the U.S.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Victor Davis Hanson, of the Hoover Institution, about escalating energy costs and the price of oil.
Larry Elder talks with national security expert James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, about the battle for the capital of Ukraine.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Bjorn Lomborg, of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, about the question of affordable energy.
Kevin McCullough turns to New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin to talk about President Biden turning to Vladimir Putin for help in brokering a new Iranian deal.
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Townhall Review – March 12, 2022
Sebastian Gorka talks with Andrey Illarionov, former senior economic advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin and now Senior Fellow at the Center for Security Policy in Washington, about the man who is the driving force behind the attack on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Florida Senator Marco Rubio about President Biden’s policies that have led to higher gas prices and a dependence on foreign oil coming from Russia.
Mark Davis and Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, talk about a poll that asks Americans if they would take up arms to combat an invasion in America.
Dennis Prager talks with former U.S. Assistant Attorney Andrew McCarthy about President Biden working with Putin to cut a deal with another of our enemies – Iran.
Charlie Kirk talks about how President Biden and the far left have been making decisions that drive up gas prices long before Russia invaded Ukraine.
Dennis Prager examines how he believes teachers and teachers' unions, not the pandemic, have ruined our kid’s education.
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Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the arming of Ukraine against the Russian aggression, and with Mike Pompeo, former President Trump’s Secretary of State, about the best way to deal with Putin, from a position of strength.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with John Bolton about the chess game played by the more dangerous world leaders.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator John Cornyn to examine the lackluster State of the Union address.
Mike Gallagher talks with Dr. Joel Zinberg, Director of Public Health and Wellness at the Paragon Health Institute, about how the state of Florida handled the COVID-19 pandemic.
Larry Elder talks with Erich Schwartzel, author of “Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy,” about China’s influence on Hollywood.
Mike Gallagher looks at an article written by Piers Morgan questioning whether the United States has done our fair share in equipping Ukraine to defend against Russian aggression.
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Townhall Review – February 26, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with General H.R. McMaster, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, Retired Admiral James Stavridis, and David Drucker, of the Washington Examiner, about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the impact that has on global security.
Dennis Prager discusses the troubling world where a male can compete as a female while the left cheers him on.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with National Review columnist Andrew McCarthy to talk about the blockbuster Durham report that has revealed the Clinton campaign spying on Donald Trump.
Seth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, examine the results of the school board recall election in San Francisco.
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Townhall Review – February 19, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Townhall’s Katie Pavlich about the latest revelations from Special Counsel John Durham regarding the Democrat spying on President Donald Trump and Mike Gallagher talks about this important story that is all but completely ignored by legacy media.
Hugh Hewitt and Selena Zito talk about the high-profile masking hypocrisy of celebrity attendees of the Super Bowl.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about the Russian threat to invade Ukraine.
Sebastian Gorka and author James Lindsay talk about his book, “Race Marxism.”
Dennis Prager and Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley talk about his book, “The Black Boom,” which examines the economic success blacks experienced under Donald Trump.
Charlie Kirk talks about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s open battle against truckers as merely a proxy for his battle against the Canadian people and their freedoms.
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Townhall Review – February 12, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Jake Sherman, of Punchbowl News, about the state of control of the U.S. Senate brought on by New Mexico Senator Ray Lujan’s absence due to a stroke.
Hugh Hewitt and Dana Perino, of America’s Newsroom and The Five, talk about White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki’s unenviable task of defending policies that have sent Biden’s approval rating sink.
Hugh Hewitt talks with former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie about former President Trump’s role in the Capitol Riots.
Dennis Prager examines a Portland, Oregon, school that recently announced they will only accept BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People of Color) students.
Larry Elder looks at the confusing and hypocritical “cultural rules” regarding the use of the “N” word.
Dennis Prager looks at the trend of some churches to turn away the unvaccinated.
Mike Gallagher talks about GoFundMeattempts to redirect millions of dollars in donations meant for the Canadian truckers participating in the Freedom Convoy to charities of their own choosing.
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Townhall Review – February 5, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dr. Monica Crowley, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and member of the Nixon Seminar, about the nuclear threat posed by Iran and other players.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, and ask if free countries should compete and if we should even watch the games.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with National Review columnist Andrew McCarthy to talk about President Biden’s promise to appoint a woman of color to the Supreme Court.
Hugh Hewitt and Dr. Chad Pecknold, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Catholic University of America, talk about who is and who is not on the side of parents and the upsurge of admissions to private schools.
Charlie Kirk talks about how Democrats have turned the practice of gerrymandering into an art form.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Canadian talk show host Jerry Agar about the Freedom Convoy, a massive convoy of truckers protesting Canadian vaccine mandates.
Mike Gallagher talks about rocker/musicians Neil Young and Joni Mitchell and their failed efforts to have Joe Rogan removed from Spotify.
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Townhall Review – January 29, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher and with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst about Russia’s threatened invasion of Ukraine and President Biden’s comment about a “minor incursion” and the message that comment sends to both Russian President Putin and the people of Ukraine.
Hugh Hewitt talks about the just-announced retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and what that means to the makeup of the court.
Dennis Prager and Will Witt talk about the gathering of thousands in Washington D.C. to protest the pandemic mandates put in place by deep blue states and cities.
Mike Gallagher talks about President Biden referring to Fox News reporter Peter Doocy as a “stupid son-of-a-b____.”
Dennis Prager talks with Joy Pullmann, executive director at The Federalist, about Finland arresting and trying pastors for simply reading from scripture, citing it as a “hate crime.”
Hugh Hewitt talks with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and how he is making good on his campaign promises.
Mike Gallagher reads from an article written by Josh Freed, of the Montreal Gazette, a reporter from locked-down Quebec who visits the freedom of Florida.
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Townhall Review – January 22, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien about President Biden’s comments that a "minor incursion" by Russia into Ukraine may be tolerated.
Hugh Hewitt and Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, talk about the NBA ties to China and the controversial comments by Golden State Warrior co-owner Chamath Palihapitiya regarding the human rights atrocities happening to the Uighur population in China.
Seth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, and Hugh Hewitt and columnist Selena Zito talk about President Biden’s plummeting poll numbers.
Mike Gallagher talks about a Wisconsin court ruling that drop boxes for absentee ballots and ballot harvesting cannot be used in the state.
Sebastian Gorka and author Douglas Murray talk about his book, “The Madness of Crowds.”
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Townhall Review – January 15, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Michael Shear, New York Times White House correspondent, and with National Review’s Jim Geraghty about President Biden’s speech in Georgia calling for the end of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate.
Mike Gallagher and Dennis Prager talk about the U.S. Supreme Court hearing arguments related to Biden’s vaccine mandates and Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s outlandish claims regarding children infected with COVID.
Mike Gallagher talks about New York City’s decision to allow non-citizens to vote.
Dennis Prager examines how the media is calling Pope Francis wrong in saying that couples opting for pets instead of children are selfish.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Manhattan Institute scholar Heather MacDonald about deep issues within the Democrat party that keep them from cracking down on crime.
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Townhall Review – January 8, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with Jim Geraghty, National Review, about the Chicago teacher’s union voting to keep schools closed after the Christmas break.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about Russia continuing to threaten Ukraine.
Charlie Kirk talks about the spike in COVID cases, mostly from the Omicron variant, as most people simply want to return to normal regardless of the variants and outbreaks.
Dennis Prager examines the effort of one half of the country to use fear to control the other half as liberty is challenged coast to coast.
Mike Gallagher talks about racial preferences when it comes to the treatment of COVID patients as recently occurred in New York City.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Andy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants, about Biden administration policies that have led to the highest inflation in decades.
Larry Elder looks at the National Football League and how it has grown bolder in its promotion of “woke” ideals.
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Townhall Review – January 1, 2022
Hugh Hewitt talks with John Bursch, of Alliance Defending Freedom, about the U.S. Supreme Court hearing cases that could overturn Roe v Wade and with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the dicey situation stranded American and Afghan helpers are in after the total pull out of American forces in Afghanistan.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the mixed messages and contradictory science from the CDC, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and if he should step down.
Dennis Prager looks at how our freedom is being challenged even as Cubans take to the street in Cuba, calling for freedom on that imprisoned isle.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Virginia Lieutenant Governor-elect Winsome Sears, the first-ever black woman to win the seat in Virginia.
Mike Gallagher talks about the irony of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros being played in Atlanta and Houston after Major League Baseball earlier stripped Atlanta of the All-Star game because of Georgia’s voter integrity law.
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Townhall Review – December 25, 2021
Hugh Hewitt and Senator Mitch McConnell talk about the filibuster and the resistance of Democrat Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin to runaway inflation.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about Russia continuing to threaten Ukraine.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, about the trend to say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.”
Dennis Prager looks at Christmas in schools, how Christmas became important to him, and even though religious people still do bad, more good is done in the name of God.
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Townhall Review – December 18, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Retired Admiral James Stavridis about the $770 billion defense bill and the Republican efforts to beef up defense as countries like China and Russia appear more hostile.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Joe Perillo, co-owner of Gold Coast Exotic Motor Cars in Chicago, about a “smash and grab” robbery that netted the thieves millions of dollars in merchandise.
Larry Elder and economist Stephen Moore talk about skyrocketing inflation and Americans frustrated with higher prices across the board.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about Covid mandates and individual rights.
Dennis Prager looks at the results of the Smollett trial and the role played by Black Lives Matter.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Marc Morano about his book, “Green Fraud.”
Dennis Prager talks about a University of Pennsylvania male swimmer who is competing as a female, shattering female records and gleefully bragging about trouncing the competition.
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Townhall Review – December 11, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with former President Donald Trump, Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about Russia threatening Ukraine and China threatening Taiwan and the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Dennis Prager and Victor Davis Hanson talk about “the day that will live in infamy,” the attack on Pearl Harbor that precipitated our entrance into the Second World War.
Charlie Kirk talks about how the country is pandemically segmented between blue and red states.
Dennis Prager talks with Austrian Alexander Tschugguel about the extreme renewed lockdowns in Austria.
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Townhall Review – December 3, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks about what the Supreme Court justices had to say about the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case and the impact it may have on Roe v. Wade.
Dennis Prager comments on the new and relatively unknown Omicron variant and how many people have gone into a bit of a panic.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about whether the United States should participate in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Hugh Hewitt talks with author Geoff Shepard about his book, “The Nixon Conspiracy,” which may reveal the truth behind the effort to take down the 37th President of the United States.”
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with John Lott about his book “The War on Guns.”
Mike Gallagher talks about how the Salvation Army recently ran into trouble with a bit of a woke ideology on racism.
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Townhall Review – November 26, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Kristen Waggoner, of the Alliance Defending Freedom, and Baronnelle Stutzman about the relentless legal attack on her Biblical convictions by the ACLU.
Hugh Hewitt and retired Naval Admiral James Stavridis talk about the revelation that China launched a hypersonic weapon which was of little interest to the media.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil about the verdict in the Rittenhouse trial and the bias of the media.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Josh Kraushaar, of the National Journal, about the nasty little details in President Biden’s Build Back Better plan.
Dennis Prager on the meaning of Thanksgiving in the words of our first president, George Washington, and President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation during the Civil War that created the holiday.
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Townhall Review – November 20, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the Democrat push of the “Build Back Better” program with far-left spending that would shock the average American.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn about her exchange with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Hugh Hewitt and Jake Sherman, of Punchbowl News, talk about how Biden’s enormously unpopular leadership could spell disaster for the Democrats come November 2022.
Larry Elder talks about the rift between Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden.
Dennis Prager talks about the vitriol towards the judge in the Rittenhouse trial after a simple joke the judge made about lunch being held up by the container ship backlog.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Virginia Lieutenant Governor-elect Winsome Sears, the first-ever black woman to win the seat in Virginia.
Mike Gallagher talks about how crime and no punishment is a poison spreading from the Bay Area of California to other states.
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Townhall Review – November 13, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dr. Albert Mohler about the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s lawsuit challenging the vaccine mandate for employers.
Bob Frantz and John Lott, author of “The War on Guns,” talk about the U.S. Supreme Court weighing in on New York State’s restrictive concealed carry law.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with former U.S. Attorney Andrew McCarthy about the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial.
Mike Gallagher names the 13 Republicans who voted in favor of the Biden infrastructure bill, which had been on life support until it passed.
Seth Leibsohn talks with Dennis Prager about his recent bout with Covid and those who hoped he would die.
Mark Davis and Wall Street editor Kimberly Strassel discuss the awakening of conservatives in the wake of the Virginia gubernatorial election.
Dennis Prager talks about Philadelphia deciding to stop enforcing some basic laws citing racism as the reason.
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Townhall Review – November 6, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin about his plans to address Critical Race Theory in Virginia schools.
Dennis Prager and political writer John Fund talk about the meaning of the results of the Virginia governor’s race.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Stephen Moore, Governor-Elect Youngkin’s economic advisor during the campaign, about the Democrat's reaction to the election.
Bob Frantz and Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan talk about the problems with Biden’s Build Back Better program.
Mike Gallagher looks at the remarkable victory of Virginia Lt. Governor-Elect Winsome Sears, the first African-American woman to hold that office.
Dennis Prager and David Harsanyi talk about his book, “Eurotrash: Why Americans Must Reject the Failed Ideas of a Dying Continent.”
Mike Gallagher comments on the lack of respect President Joe Biden receives from foreign leaders.
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Townhall Review - October 30, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Virginia gubernatorial hopeful Glenn Youngkin about his campaign against former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe.
Dennis Prager and Dr. Harvey Risch, Yale professor of epidemiology, talk about the efficacy of mask mandates, especially among children.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst about the Democrats preparing legislation in the dead of night keeping the Republicans and the American people in the dark and Dennis Prager and economist Stephen Moore talk about the Democrat's attempts at Marxist redistribution in the U.S. that is going to make everyone poor.
Mike Gallagher examines the Vanity Fair article in which the National Institutes of Health now admits funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan, China, and providing a grant to a lab in Tunisia where beagle puppies are tortured and killed in the name of scientific research.
Dennis Prager talks with Mollie Hemingway about her book, “Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections.”
Mike Gallagher talks about the irony of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros being played in Atlanta and Houston after Major League Baseball earlier stripped Atlanta of the All-Star game because of Georgia’s voter integrity law.
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Townhall Review - October 23, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton and New York Times White House correspondent Michael Shear about U.S. complacency towards China as they continue on a path of power that threatens the world around us.
Bob Frantz and Mark Kirkorian, of the Center for Immigration Studies, talk about the immigration crisis on our southern border.
Hugh Hewitt talks with football legend Herschel Walker about his run for the U.S. Senate representing the State of Georgia.
Charlie Kirk talks about former New York Times reporter Bari Weiss and her recent television appearance where she once again exposes the demons of the left.
Mike Gallagher looks at the shocking reactions to the news that Salem Radio host Dennis Prager had contracted Covid and is now recovering.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Dean Cain, aka Superman, about DC Comics’ decision to remove the words “American way,” from the Superman motto.
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Townhall Review - October 16, 2021
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Economist Stephen Moore about inflation of the sort we haven’t seen in well over a decade.
Mark Davis talks with Texas Congressman Van Taylor about his recent trip to the border to witness the crisis there first hand.
Seth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson, of the Pepperdine Graduate School of Public Policy, talk about U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland threatening the use of the FBI and the Patriot Act against parents who dare challenge local school boards.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Retired Admiral James Stavridis about the dangers we face from China and how Russia seems most pleased to lend them a hand.
Mark Davis and Seth Jones talk about Seth’s book, “Three Dangerous Men: Russia, China, Iran and the Rise of Irregular Warfare.”
Hugh Hewitt talks with John Bursch, of Alliance Defending Freedom, about the U.S. Supreme Court hearing cases that could overturn Roe v Wade.
Sebastian Gorka turns to California Congressman Devin Nunes to examine the media establishment that seems intent on helping the left transform America.
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Townhall Review - October 9, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson about the civil war among Democrats in Congress regarding their massive spending agenda.
Hugh Hewitt talks with John Bursch, of Alliance Defending Freedom, about U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland enlisting the FBI to crack down on parents who dare to speak out at school board meetings.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Lt. Col. James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, about the tens of thousands of Americans and visa holders still hiding in Afghanistan.
Mike Gallagher looks at comments by Dr. Anthony Fauci saying he’s not sure we can have family gatherings during the holidays.
Charlie Kirk talks about China’s threatening military actions towards Taiwan.
Mike Gallagher examines how left-wing activists have tried to intimidate a U.S. Senator through bullying tactics.
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Townhall Review for October 2, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the mixed messages and contradictory science from the CDC, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and if he should step down.
Kevin McCullough and KT McFarland, Deputy National Security Advisor for President Trump, talk about the testimony by America’s military leaders before the U.S. Senate.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Admiral James Stavridis about the nuclear danger that Iran poses to Israel and the rest of the world.
Hugh Hewitt talks with journalist Megyn Kelly after she was severely criticized by political commentator and former presidential speechwriter David Frum.
Dennis Prager and Matt Sharp, Alliance Defending Freedom, talk about a teacher fired for speaking out against the school district’s policy of using “preferred pronouns.”
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Mark Morgan, former acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection under President Trump, about false charges leveled against U.S. Border Patrol agents on horseback using reins as whips.
Charlie Kirk talks about New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s vaccine push from the pulpit asking for “apostles.”
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Townhall Review for September 25, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Washington Examiner editor Byron York, Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher, and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the Democrats seeing their economic dreams fading.
Hugh Hewitt and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey talk about the border crisis as thousands of Haitians amass beneath a bridge in Del Rio, Texas.
Charlie Kirk examines the media coverage of border patrol agents confronting Haitians attempting to cross the border illegally.
Dennis Prager looks at a Portland-area teacher who removed the American flag from her classroom saying it represents “violence, and menace, and intolerance.”
Sebastian Gorka talks with John Solomon, editor-in-chief of Just the News, about vaccine mandates and those who risk losing their jobs for rejecting the vaccine.
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Townhall Review for September 18, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, who allegedly went behind the back of his commander-in-chief to contact a communist regime, China, and offered to notify them in advance should America decide to attack.
Bob Frantz and Peter Kirsanow, member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, talk about Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s testimony before the U.S. Senate.
Joe Piscopo talks with columnist Karol Markowicz about New York City schools Covid policies.
Dennis Prager talks with Hugh Hewitt about President Richard Nixon who few realize was a highly effective leader until those dark days that led to his resignation.
Mike Gallagher talks about the vaccine mandates that lead to an important question: Do people have the right not to be vaccinated.
Hugh Hewitt and Andrew Sullivan talk about his latest book, “Out on a Limb.”
Mike Gallagher talks about President Biden’s comments about what he is and isn’t allowed to do and say and more than once, his microphone feed has been cut by his staff.
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Townhall Review for September 11, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher and retired Admiral James Stavridis about the dicey situation stranded American and Afghan helpers are in after the total pull out of American forces in Afghanistan.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with David Harsanyi, National Review columnist, about Biden’s attempts to shift the focus away from Afghanistan.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Fox New’s journalist Chris Wallace about his book, “Countdown bin Laden: The Untold Story of the 247-day Hunt to Bring the Mastermind of 9/11 to Justice.”
Carl Jackson, filling in on the Larry Elder Show, talks with James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, about his experience during the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.
Mike Gallagher talks about the return of fans to college football stadiums.
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Townhall Review for September 4, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with National Review’s Jim Geraghty about the American and Afghan helpers trapped after the total pull out of American forces and with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst about the impact the withdrawal has on American veterans of the Afghan war. Then Hugh talks with the Washington Examiner’s Byron York about the Biden administration’s plans to put Afghanistan behind them and move on to other matters.
Mike Gallagher talks about the media’s reaction to leaving their friends and colleagues stranded and in danger in Afghanistan.
Dennis Prager talks with best-selling author Heather MacDonald about Larry Elder’s efforts to unseat California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Charlie Kirk talks about Harvard University appointing an atheist as its head chaplain.
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Townhall Review for August 28, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with former President Donald Trump, National Review’s Jim Geraghty, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher, White House correspondent Peter Baker, and the Washington Examiner’s Salena Zito about President Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the resulting takeover by the Taliban.
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Townhall Review for August 21, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton then Sebastian Gorka talks with Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise about the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and the resulting takeover by the Taliban.
Bob Franz talks with former Army Ranger Tom Amenta about the sacrifices of U.S. military members in Afghanistan and how those sacrifices have been trashed in a few short weeks.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Larry Elder about his campaign for Governor of California as Gavin Newsom faces a recall election.
Seth Leibsohn and Mark Krikorian, of the Center for Immigration Studies, talk about the immigration disaster at our border.
Dennis Prager talks about CNN’s Clarissa Ward’s controversial comments during her report covering the Taliban’s takeover chaos in Afghanistan.
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Townhall Review for August 14, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and the resulting new reign of terror from the Taliban.
Kevin McCullough and KT McFarland discuss what’s next following the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Hugh Hewitt asks Dr. Anthony Fauci the question that has parents frustrated coast to coast: Why mask the children?
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with economist Stephen Moore about the massive infrastructure bill just approved by the U.S. Senate.
Bob Franz talks about a Loudoun County, Virginia, teacher who chose to resign rather than submit to school mandates to teach Critical Race Theory.
Charlie Kirk reacts to the big birthday celebration for former President Barack Obama where the wearing of masks seemed to be unnecessary.
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Townhall Review for August 7, 2021
Charlie Kirk reacts to the vaccine mandates put in place by the mayor of the city of New York.
Bob Franz talks with Peter Kirsanow, a member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, about the New York vaccine policy and how the demographic breakdown of the unvaccinated is quite different, adding a complicated twist to the edict.
Mark Davis and New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin talk about the New York attorney general’s results of the investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Kevin McCullough and Carol Platt Liebau discuss the left’s desire to keep kids in masks during school.
Mike Gallagher talks about the few U.S. Olympic athletes who flaunt their dislike of the country they represent.
Dennis Prager examines the left’s insistence that we go back to wearing masks by redefining science to justify it.
Mike Gallagher looks at the debate on whether the government or businesses can require people to be vaccinated.
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Townhall Review for July 31, 2021
Kevin McCullough talks with Bethany Mandel, writer, and mother, about the CDC and the Biden administration pressing masks again for kids.
Kurt Schlichter, filling in for Hugh Hewitt, talks with Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, about President Biden’s speaking engagements that increasingly seem to be a cluster of bizarre sentences, sometimes unintelligible, and other times clear but making no sense whatsoever.
Mike Gallagher talks with Larry Elder about his quest to unseat California Governor Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall election.
Mark Davis talks with Steven Koonin about his book, “Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters.”
Dennis Prager reads from one of the responses to an article in the New York Times, written by Maureen Dowd on climate change.
Bob Frantz talks with Peter Kirsanow, a member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, about “Dallas Justice Now,” an organization seeking to get upper-class white liberals to sign a pledge not to send their kids to high-end colleges to make more room for black children.
Dennis Prager and Ben Shapiro talk about his new book, “The Authoritarian Moment: How the Left Weaponized America’s Institutions Against Dissent.”
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Townhall Review for July 24, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks to Oklahoma Senator James Lankford about Democrats spending as if they have an unlimited cash supply.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with KT McFarland, former Trump Deputy National Security Adviser, about the Biden Administration turning their backs on Cubans seeking freedom.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, about the reasons behind the recall effort of California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Joe Piscopo and Tom Jones, veteran NASA astronaut, talk about Jeff Bezos’ flight into space on his company’s Blue Origin spacecraft.
Charlie Kirk talks about the unrest and chaos when South Africa fully embraced the precepts of Critical Race Theory.
Seth Leibsohn and Hans von Spakovsky, of the Heritage Foundation, talk about the Democrat legislators that fled Texas to avoid voting on a bill to strengthen voting laws and that what they said about the bill is simply untrue.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, about the pivotal role media plays in elections.
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Townhall Review for July 17, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks to Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott about the protests in Cuba and how the Biden Administration and the media seem to be disinterested.
Mike Gallagher talks about Texas Democrat legislators fleeing the state on a private jet, maskless, in an effort to avoid the necessary quorum needed to pass voter integrity legislation.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Rafael Mangual, of the Manhattan Institute, about Chicago’s effort to divert 911 calls to mental health professionals instead of the police.
Dennis Prager looks at how our freedom is being challenged even as Cubans take to the street in Cuba, calling for freedom on that imprisoned isle.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Ken Starr about his book, “Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty”.
Seth Leibsohn looks at Salem host Larry Elder and his bid to replace Gavin Newsom as Governor of California, who is facing a recall election.
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Townhall Review for July 10, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks to Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the push for Critical Race Theory in our schools and parents fighting back.
Dennis Prager looks at the National Education Association as it sides with the far left on Critical Race Theory.
Dan Proft and co-host Jennie Ives talk with Kimberly Hermann, of the Southeastern Legal Foundation, about a teacher taking the school district to court to fight against teaching Critical Race Theory.
Hugh Hewitt talks to Lanhee Chen about his decision to run for California State Controller.
Dennis Prager and Heather MacDonald, author of Diversity Delusion, talk about how scientific groups are now forced to follow politically correct protocol.
Hugh Hewitt and Washington Examiner’s Byron York examine how bickering, cost, and local government red tape got in the way of improvements and how that may have led to the deadly collapse of a Florida condominium.
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Townhall Review for July 3, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with South Carolina Senator Tim Scott and Matthew Continetti, of the American Enterprise Institute, about President Biden’s threat to veto the bipartisan infrastructure bill unless Congress also passes the enormously expensive progressive dream legislation.
Mark Davis gives his opinion about an American Olympic athlete who turned her back on the American flag after winning a bronze medal and Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw about his call to remove the athlete from the Olympic team.
Larry Elder talks about a former Los Angeles police officer who says the rising crime surge is caused by cowardly cops.
Dennis Prager looks at how the definition of the family seems to be changing and children often aren’t a part of that equation.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Ty Smith, a conservative radio host, who is one of many parents showing up to school board meetings to fight back against the teaching of critical race theory.
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Townhall Review for June 26, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, about violent crime continuing to spike in America’s cities as Larry Elder looks at police departments seeing their numbers dwindling.
Mike Gallagher looks at how the fear factor over COVID-19 continues.
Hugh Hewitt and Admiral James Stavridis talk about the troubling issue of sexual assault among our military.
Hugh Hewitt and John Bursch, of Alliance Defending Freedom, talk about a big U.S. Supreme Court win for religious freedom.
Sebastian Gorka and historian Victor Davis Hanson talk about Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a run-up to a meeting with President Biden, accusing the U.S. of being hypocrites criticizing Russian brutality.
Dennis Prager talks with Colorado baker Jack Phillips about being targeted repeatedly by left-wing groups who seem to simply want to destroy his business.
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Townhall Review for June 19, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell and Byron York of the Washington Examiner, about his commitment to refuse any vote on any President Biden Supreme Court nominee and the left’s reaction.
Chris Stigall talks with K.T. McFarland, former President Trump’s Deputy National Security Advisor, about the meeting between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Dennis Prager talks with documentary filmmaker Ami Horowitz about his latest film that asks vaccinated people why they are wearing masks outside.
Larry Elder and Mike Gallagher react to comments from Congresswoman Ilhan Omar that compares Israel and the U.S. to the terrorists of Hamas and the Taliban.
Kevin McCullough talks with Pastor Voddie Baucham about his book, “Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism’s Looming Catastrophe.”
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Townhall Review for June 12, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with columnist Josh Kraushaar about two Democrat senators, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, who aren’t completely on board with President Biden’s agenda.
Charlie Kirk talks about the difference between a democracy and a republic and how West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin recognizes the difference.
Hugh Hewitt and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott talk about the senator’s speech in response to President Biden’s speech.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with economist Stephen Moore about why unemployment is still hovering near 6 percent.
Hugh Hewitt and columnist Jonah Goldberg talk about why so many American businesses, the entertainment industry, and the NBA, gladly do business in China and wouldn’t dare criticize China’s actions.
Dennis Prager talks with New York University professor Mark Crispin Miller and how the college turned on him when he challenged the far-left agenda.
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Townhall Review for June 5, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institute for Health, about NIH’s funding of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, where many suspect COVID-19 was born.
Kevin McCullough talks with Kristin Tate, columnist for The Hill, about an unchecked Biden Administration eroding of our sacred rights.
Hugh Hewitt and Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York talk about Vice President Kamala Harris’ commencement address to the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2021.
Larry Elder talks with John Lott about his Real Clear Investigations article, “America the Outlier: Voter Photo IDs Are the Rule in Europe and Elsewhere.”
Mike Gallagher talks about masks now that the CDC has cleared the country to ease mask restrictions and how some are struggling to live without them.
Dennis Prager talks with Rod Dreher about his book: “Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents.”
Seth Leibsohn looks at how the effort to create a world free of conservative values has now infiltrated big business and the effect on our children.
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Townhall Review for May 29, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the possibility that COVID-19 originated in a Chinese laboratory in Wuhan and that Senator Cotton posited that possibility over a year ago.
Mike Gallagher talks with Yuma, Arizona Sheriff Leon Wilmot about the problems his department is facing in dealing with the border crisis in his area.
Joe Piscopo talks with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism in the United States and other countries.
Mike Gallagher talks with Dov Hikind, of the New York State Assembly, about his frustration with the Democrat’s resistance to calling out anti-Semitism.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Denise Harle about the abortion case now before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Dennis Prager reads from a piece out of the City Journal by Christopher Rufo about schools in Portland, Oregon adopting critical race theory.
Hugh Hewitt looks back at the historical importance of Watergate and the events that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
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Townhall Review for May 22, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton and former Israeli ambassador Dr. Michael Oren about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Larry Elder examines the comparison that some on the left have made of the situation of Palestinians to the plight of black Americans.
In his first podcast episode, Meeting of Minds, host Jerry Bowyer talks with Paypal founder Peter Thiel about victimhood as it related to New Testament times.
Kevin McCullough talks with Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life, about the U.S. Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case that could redefine Roe v Wade.
Mike Gallagher examines Israel’s “Iron Dome,” and claims by some that it is actually prolonging the war and about two unlikely problems facing the U.S. economy, high unemployment and lots of available jobs.
Dennis Prager talks about race relations that have proven to be quite complicated and tense and found a recent statement he found particularly troubling.
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Townhall Review for May 15, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the conflict between Israel and Hamas and what the Biden Administration should do to support Israel.
Larry Elder talks with UCLA Professor Lee Ohanian about the horrible unemployment numbers and how generous unemployment benefits may be contributing to those numbers.
Hugh Hewitt and Washington Examiner’s Byron York talk about CNN’s significant decline in viewers after President Trump left office.
Chris Stigall and former U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette talk about the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline when hackers stopped the flow of fuel.
Dennis Prager talks about the troubling trend at Disney to promote critical race theory.
Hugh Hewitt talks with former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren about the attacks on our friends in Israel and the internal battles taking place at the same time.
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Townhall Review for May 8, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with New York Times columnist Bret Stephens about the danger in Biden’s latest efforts in a piece titled, “Biden’s Plan Promises Permanent Decline.”
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about President Biden’s increased spending proposals along with the increased taxes that spending will cause.
Hugh Hewitt talks with former U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis about President Biden’s announced troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s comments on the dangers of that withdrawal.
Mike Gallagher comments on the recent viral video of a woman who berated a Hispanic policeman, calling him a murderer and more.
Larry Elder talks about the anti-police culture that is now leading many law enforcement officers to simply find other lines of work.
Dennis Prager and Ashley Rindsberg talk about his book, “The Gray Lady Winked, How the New York Time’s Misreporting, Distortions, and Fabrications Radically Alter History.”
Joe Piscopo talks with New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin about Facebook’s continued banishment of former President Donald Trump.
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Townhall Review for May 1, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan about his call for John Kerry to resign as Biden’s climate envoy following reports that Kerry had met with Iran’s foreign minister and informed him that Israel had attacked Iranian interests in Syria at least 200 times.
Seth Liebsohn talks with National Review writer David Harsanyi who has accused John Kerry of not just being a critic of Israel, but an adversary.
Dennis Prager and James Lindsay talk about his book, “Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity and Why This Harms Everybody.”
Charlie Kirk examines the disturbing trend of far-left activist threats that caused a Seattle church to rescind an offer to have him speak after getting what the pastor called “terrorist” threats.
Larry Elder talks about often overlooked facts surrounding police shootings.
Mike Gallagher looks at the 2021 Academy Awards, with stars preaching a left-wing ideology, except for one star who took an entirely different path.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Washington Examiner’s Byron York about the census numbers showing red states gaining congressional seats while blue states lost them.
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Townhall Review for April 24, 2021
Bob Frantz talks with Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan about President Biden’s comments calling the United States systemically racist.
Larry Elder examines the controversial comments of California Congresswoman Maxine Waters and the possible effect the comments had on the outcome of the Chauvin trial.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Paul Kengor, political science professor at Grove City College, about the calls to defund the police.
Hugh Hewitt talks with John Ullyot, former deputy assistant to President Trump, about President Biden’s misplaced priorities with China and with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the Russian military buildup on the shared border with Ukraine.
Charlie Kirk tells the story of Andrew Guttman who wrote a letter to the parents of a private school urging them to hold the school accountable for a curriculum that is at odds with their own values and convictions.
Hugh Hewitt talks with National Journal’s Josh Kraushaar about the paranoia surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Townhall Review for April 17, 2021
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with John Hinderacker, of Powerline, about the Chauvin trial and the fatal police altercation with Duante Wright in a Minneapolis suburb.
Hugh Hewitt discusses the crisis at the border with Mexico with Byron York, chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner.
Former President Donald Trump talks about the border crisis and the importance of the 2022 elections with Sebastian Gorka.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Karl Rove about the need for the GOP to gain senate seats in the 2022 midterm elections.
Hugh Hewitt talks with former Catholic Archbishop in Philadelphia, Charles Chaput, about his book “Things Worth Dying For: Thoughts on a Life Worth Living.”
Dennis Prager talks about the announcement of major airlines that 50 percent of the pilots they train in the next decade will be women or people of color.
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Townhall Review for April 10, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Chris Christie, former Governor of New Jersey, about President Biden’s false narrative on Georgia’s recent voting law legislation.
Hugh Hewitt discusses the turmoil with Byron York, chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, as debate rages over the new Georgia election laws.
Larry Elder talks about voting laws and the effects the laws have on voter turnout among eligible black voters.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Andrew McCarthy, of National Review, about the trial of the policeman accused of murdering George Floyd.
Joe Piscopo and John Solomon, of Just the News, talk about CBS’s “60 Minutes” hit piece on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Mark Davis looks at Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s veto of the “Arkansas Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act”, the veto subsequently overridden by the state’s legislature.
Charlie Kirk talks about how government officials, governors, mayors, and others, used or abused the emergency powers granted them to combat the COVID-19 virus.
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Townhall Review for April 3, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Fred Barnes, long-time newsman, about the extraordinary spending, taxes, and progressive agenda put forth by the Biden Administration.
Hugh Hewitt discusses the death tax with Byron York, chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner.
Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean joins Kevin McCullough to talk about the accusations facing New York Governor Cuomo.
Mike Gallagher talks about the state of Georgia’s election reform laws recently initiated and now under fire from the left.
Larry Elder talks about the Democrat effort to eliminate the filibuster rules in the U.S. Senate even though they were staunch advocates for the filibuster back in 2005.
Dennis Prager and Stephen Meyer, director of the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture, talk about his new book out titled “Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe.”
Larry Elder talks about another outrageous statement from California Congresswoman Maxine Watters.
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Townhall Review for March 27, 2021
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson chat with Chad Wolf, former acting U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, about the crisis at the southern border and the promises made by President Biden.
Larry Elder talks about the media’s seemingly lack of outrage regarding the crisis of unaccompanied children at our southern border.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gives a warning on the Senate floor that the Democrat’s effort to eliminate the filibuster would fundamentally transform our democracy and not for the better.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Josh Rogin, foreign political columnist for the Washington Post, about his book, “Chaos Under Heaven,” which details the tense confrontations between Beijing and Washington.
Dennis Prager and Ryan Anderson talk about how his book, “When Harry Became Sally,” was targeted and removed from Amazon without explanation.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about vaccinations for COVID-19 and asks if we are “out of the woods.”
Larry Elder talks with John Lott about efforts to restrict guns and his book, “The War on Guns.”
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Townhall Review for March 20, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Congressman Mike McCaul about the immigration crisis at the southern border brought about by President Biden’s immigration policies.
Salem’s Mike Gallagher examines the troubling revelation that the Washington Post got it “wrong” in their reporting that President Trump had called a Georgia election investigator and told her to “find the fraud.”
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about a recent Politico article citing an unnamed senior defense official who believes China may soon invade Taiwan.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, about social experimentation in the U.S. military.
Hugh Hewitt talks with filmmaker Michael Pack about Amazon pulling his film on the life of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Dennis Prager and Bari Weiss, formerly of the New York Times, about why she left the Times after “constant bullying” because she didn’t share the views of many of her colleagues.
Salem’s Mike Gallagher talks about Twitter suspending a number of high-profile conservatives including former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
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Townhall Review for March 13, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator John Cornyn about the COVID stimulus package, passed by Democrats along party lines.
Dennis Prager and John Fund, with National Review, talk about election law changes proposed by Democrats designed to keep Democrats in power for decades to come.
Hugh Hewitt and Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw talk about what is happening at the southern border and where it is headed.
Salem’s Mike Gallagher looks at the situation in New York City as some states open up while big cities in blue states remain locked down.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dana Perino about her book, “Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women…from a Former Young Woman.”
Dennis Prager and investigative reporter Nancy Rommelmann talk about the forced resignation of veteran New York Times reporter, Donald McNeil.
Larry Elder says that it is time, once again, for people to become educated on the dangers of socialism through comments from retired sportscaster Vin Scully and the late Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman.
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Townhall Review for March 6, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp about the recent COVID stimulus package that appears to favor blue states, like New York and California.
Kevin McCullough and Karol Markowicz, of the New York Post, discuss the sexual harassment allegations facing New York Governor Mario Cuomo.
Hugh Hewitt talks with former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer about the recall effort of California Governor Gavin Newsom and who would replace him if he is recalled.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson discuss big tech censorship efforts with Ryan Anderson, of the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
Seth Leibsohn looks at the latest target of the cancel culture, Dr. Seuss.
Dennis Prager takes another look at the left and the cancel culture’s latest victim, Mr. Potato Head.
Charlie Kirk looks at the teacher’s unions efforts to keep schools closed all the while sending their own kids to in-class private schools.
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Townhall Review for February 27, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator Ted Cruz about the Democrats $1.9 trillion dollar so-called relief package.
Bob Frantz and Jerry Bowyer talk about the COVID-19 relief package.
Hugh Hewitt talks with columnist Selena Zito about Joe Biden working to enact what he calls “common sense gun laws.”
Larry Elder talks about Jodi Shaw, a recent graduate and staffer at Smith College in Pine Grove, MA about how being white caused her to resign.
Mike Gallagher talks about Naomi Wolf, liberal feminist author, who is speaking out against the alarmingly heavy-handed moves of the current administration.
Seth Leibsohn and David Harsanyi, of National Review, talk about the impact the pandemic restrictions have had on Americans.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator Ted Cruz about the media fixation regarding his family trip to Cancun during the once-in-a-lifetime winter storm in Texas.
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Townhall Review for February 20, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Florida Congressman Michael Waltz about his efforts boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics to be held in China.
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about politics involved in reopening schools.
Mike Gallagher takes a closer look at an New York Post column by Karol Markowicz on why the new Biden Administration is treating the COVID-19 pandemic as a long-term problem even as vaccines are being distributed.
Larry Elder looks at teachers unions continued fight to keep educators our of the classrooms even when current science says our children should be back in school.
Hugh Hewitt talks with former Bush Chief of Staff, Karl Rove, about the current feud between former President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell.
Amy Jacobson and guest host Paul Vallas talk with screenwriter Andrew Klavan about the increasing attacks on conservative opinion from the right.
Dennis Prager pays tribute to Rush Limbaugh, a pioneer of conservative talk radio.
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Townhall Review for February 13, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks about the reopening of Chicago schools and the misleading media headlines.
Hugh Hewitt and Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York talk about the second impeachment of former President Trump.
Mark Davis shares his email exchange with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban regarding his decision to not play the national anthem at Mavericks’ games.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator John Cornyn about the Democrat’s aggressive agenda.
Dennis Prager talks with Victor Davis Hanson, of the Hoover Institution, about being shunned by even family members for supporting former President Trump.
Mike Gallagher talks about what happened when a Trump supporter did a favor for a Los Angeles Times writer.
Charlie Kirk looks at the $1.9 trillion so-called rescue package that goes well beyond the quick cash to hurting Americans.
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Townhall Review for February 6, 2021
Hugh Hewitt and Jim Geraghty, of the National Review, examine the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Mike Gallagher looks at the polls that show a sizable portion of the population plan on refusing the vaccine and what can be done.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor, about what lies ahead in the unprecedented impeachment trial of citizen Donald Trump.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York about the Republican’s efforts to stifle Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Larry Elder and UCLA Professor Lee Ohanian talk about the startling impact Critical Race Theory has on education.
Dennis Prager talks with Andy Ngo about his new book, “Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy.”
Larry Elder talks about liberal activists and their latest target, former Trump employees.
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Townhall Review for January 30, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator Ted Cruz about the second impeachment of former President , now citizen, Donald Trump.
Hugh Hewitt and Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, talk about the Senate’s role in the impeachment proceedings.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Brigadier General James Nixon as he explains what it means to be an Army Ranger.
Mike Gallagher looks at President Biden’s promise to put an end to the coronavirus pandemic, a promise he now seems to be backtracking on.
Hugh Hewitt and Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, talk about the ongoing effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Dennis Prager explains the problems with President Biden’s executive order killing the XL Pipeline from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Florida Senator Marco Rubio about the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and President Biden’s efforts to further strengthen that ruling.
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Townhall Review for January 23, 2021
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about the international challenges, especially the People’s Republic of China, facing the new President.
Hugh Hewitt talks with National Review’s Jim Geraghty about the challenges facing the Republican party over the next two years.
Mike Gallagher examines President Joe Biden’s agenda for the first 100 days.
Larry Elder talks about the Democrats drive to provide the millions of illegal aliens a fast track to full citizenship.
Mike Gallagher reminds us of the Democrat hypocrisy as they vilify Republicans who challenged the election certification yet did the same thing after the 2016 election of Donald Trump.
Chris Stigall talks with Thomas Spence, president of Regnery Publishing, a Salem Media company, about Simon and Schuster’s refusal to publish a book by Missouri Senator Josh Hawley.
Dennis Prager talks about the concern with progressives looking to shape the coming agenda when President Biden expresses a desire to be a president for all people.
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Townhall Review for January 16, 2021
Hugh Hewitt and Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse talk about the latest effort by Democrats to impeach the President.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw about the second effort to impeach President Donald Trump.
Bob Frantz and Peter Kirsanow, member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, talk about the actions by social media to eliminate Parler.
Mike Gallagher talks about the how and why big tech moved so quickly against Parler.
Hugh Hewitt and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talk about the dangers the Chinese Communist Party pose for the new President.
Dennis Prager talks with restaurant owner Angela Marsden about the banning of outdoor dining at her restaurant while Hollywood filming crews were allowed to dine outdoors in the same parking lot.
Mike Gallagher examines how President-elect Biden missed a prime opportunity to help bring some sanity to the volatile situation in the nation’s capitol.
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Townhall Review for January 9, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the protest near the Capitol that turned into a riot.
Hugh Hewitt and former Missouri Senator Jim Talent talk about what caused the violent protest at the Capitol building.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Eliana Johnson, of the Washington Free Beacon, about the Democrat agenda now that they control Congress and the White House.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about what happened in the Senate run off race in Georgia.
Seth Leibsohn and Dr. Donald Siegel, author of the article titled “Pandemic Response is Our Vietnam”, talk about the way government uses statistics to keep us engaged.
Kevin McCullough talks with Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, about the pandemic’s effects and healthcare.
Charlie Kirk talks about Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and the “fudging” of her resume and other tales.
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Townhall Review for January 2, 2021
Hugh Hewitt talks with Georgia Senator David Perdue about his Democratic opponents in the Georgia run off election and the ramifications should the Democrats take control of Congress.
Bob Frantz and Ohio Congressmen Jim Jordan talk about the stimulus bill just passed and the Georgia run off plus Democrat Jon Ossoff’s ties to China.
Trish Regan talks with former Hedge Fund manager Neil Grossman about the COVID relief bill just signed by President Trump.
Dennis Prager talks about the impact of government-imposed COVID restrictions such as flying home for the holidays and how it is important to live fully.
Allen West reflects on the year 2020 and why we need to think about the positives.
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Townhall Review for December 26, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with John Harris, co-founder of Politico, about the Georgia Senator runoff race and comments made by Democrat candidate Raphael Warnock.
Hugh Hewitt and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talk about President Trump’s reluctance to concede the race and what comes next for the GOP.
Hugh Hewitt talks with former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie about his presidential ambitions and how he helped President Trump prepare for the debates.
Hugh Hewitt and columnist Selena Zito talk about how government reaction to the pandemic has destroyed lives and businesses.
Charlie Kirk talks with self-proclaimed liberal James Lindsay and Sean Davis, of The Federalist, about big tech censorship.
Dennis Prager talks with Peter Wood, president of the National Association of Scholars, about his book, “1620: A Critical Response to the 1619 Project.”
Trish Regan and businessman Andy Puzder talk about the economy under President Trump.
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Townhall Review – December 19, 2020
Kurt Schlichter talks with New York Congressman Lee Zeldin about Chinese intelligence attempts to compromise high-level elected U.S. officials.
Kevin McCullough talks with Gordon Chang about our vulnerabilities towards China and the Chinese Communist Party.
Mike Gallagher and Georgia Senator David Perdue talk about the Georgia Senate runoff election.
Larry Elder talks with Dr. Jeffrey Barke about the recently approved COVID-19 vaccines.
Bob Frantz and White House historian and author Tevi Troy talk about President-elect Biden selections to fill out key roles in his administration.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talks with David Harsanyi, author and columnist, about a Justice Department investigation into Hunter Biden and the elite media’s attempts to squelch the story.
Dan Proft talks with Boise State University Professor Scott Yenor about U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, who just announced his resignation.
Mark Davis reminisces about the true meaning of Christmas.
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Townhall Review – December 12, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with Washington Examiner columnist Byron York about the runoff election for U.S. Senate in Georgia.
Mike Gallagher and Georgia Congressman Doug Collins discuss the Senate race in Georgia.
Hugh Hewitt talks with columnist Salena Zito about future of the Republican Party based on what we saw in the 2020 elections.
Dennis Prager talks about a comment by football broadcaster Cris Collingworth that seems to have offended a segment of the population.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Ian Rowe, of the American Enterprise Institute, about the racially driven lowering of standards in San Diego schools.
Seth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson, dean of public policy at Pepperdine, look back on the impressive career of Bruce Herschensohn.
Dennis Prager takes a closer look the city of Seattle and the city council’s efforts to provide the poor with a license to commit crimes.
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Townhall Review – December 5, 2020
Dennis Prager examines reports that Iran’s top nuclear scientist was assassinated and who was responsible.
Hugh Hewitt talks with retired Admiral James Stavridis about who President-elect Biden will pick as his Secretary of Defense.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about future of relations with Iran under the new administration.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Daniel Turner, of Power the Future, about U.S. energy policy under the new Biden administration and John Kerry as special presidential envoy for climate.
Larry Elder looks at the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the election and a short-lived research paper from Johns Hopkins.
Dennis Prager talks with Dr. Beau Briese, an emergency room physician in Houston, about the pandemic’s impact on Houston hospitals.
Dennis Prager and Shelby Steele, of the Hoover Institution, talk about his recently produced documentary, “What Killed Michael Brown?”
Mike Gallagher talks about the pandemic leadership of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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Townhall Review – November 28, 2020
Dennis Prager looks at the importance of Thanksgiving and the Thanksgiving proclamations given by President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln.
Colonel Allen West talks about sacrifices of our military men and women who are often separated from their families during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Townhall Review – November 21, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with Florida Senator Marco Rubio the Senate run-off races in the neighboring state of Georgia.
Hugh Hewitt and NBC News political analyst Jonathan Allen talk about media coverage of the Georgia Senate run-off race.
Larry Elder examines the mass exodus from Twitter and Facebook to other startups that don’t block and censor conservative views.
Hugh Hewitt talks with NBC News political correspondent Steve Kornacki about the details of the election.
Larry Elder talks with on-street reporter Andy Ngo about physical attacks on Trump supporters by groups such as Antifa.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with author Chris Arnade about the ground lost by Democrats in the House and state legislatures.
Mike Gallagher looks at media reporting and how they are all saying nearly the exact same things.
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Townhall Review – November 14, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, about the Senate runoff race in Georgia.
Hugh Hewitt and journalist Salena Zito talk about another aspect of the Senate runoff race in Georgia.
Larry Elder talks about Attorney General William Barr’s investigation of irregularities in the election.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, about Joe Biden’s plans to rescind much of President Trump’s regulatory relieve and executive orders.
Hugh Hewitt and Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine Graduate School of Public Policy, talk about the challenges related to production and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Chris Stigall talks with Sharyl Attkisson about her book, “Slanted: How the News Media Taught us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism.”
Sebastian Gorka and Andrew McCarthy, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, about the roll the U.S. Supreme Court may play in the election.
Mike Gallagher talks about an article in the Federalist by Peter Burfeind, “Five Reasons for Optimism.”
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Townhall Review – November 7, 2020
Mike Gallagher looks at election night and sees one thing clearly, Republicans across the nation had a good night.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, about the election and the effect on the control of the Congress.
Dennis Prager wonders why Democrats are able to suddenly close a seemingly unclosable gap as time goes by.
Hugh Hewitt talks with retired Admiral James Stavridis about the military’s neutral role in elections and explains the Electoral College.
Hugh Hewitt and Jerry Bowyer talk about the good economic news in an enormously strong third quarter GDP.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dr. Albert Mohler to discuss his latest book, “The Gathering Storm: Secularism, Culture, and the Church.”
Hugh Hewitt and GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel talk about what’s next following the election.
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Townhall Review – October 31, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Arizona Senator Martha McSally talk about her re-election campaign against former astronaut Mark Kelly.
Charlie Kirk talks about a battleground state that could ultimately decide who our next president is; that state is Pennsylvania.
Salem staged virtual “Townhall Forums” earlier this month with Dennis Prager, Larry Elder, Sebastian Gorka, and Charlie Kirk to talk about the election and other challenges facing our country.
Hugh Hewitt talks with North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis about the battle for control of the Senate and his Senate challenger, Democrat Cal Cunningham.
Charlie Kirk talks about damaging email evidence found in a laptop computer that allegedly belonged to Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.
Mike Gallagher talks about his concern about the reliability of mail-in ballots.
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Townhall Review – October 24, 2020
Sebastian Gorka and Charlie Kirk talk about their Twitter accounts being locked because they dared to post information about Presidential candidate Joe Biden and his family.
Kevin McCullough and former New York City Rudy Giuliani talk about the damaging information that is alleged to be on the Hunter Biden computer.
Dennis Prager looks at how big tech companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, and YouTube, are trying to block the story that the New York Post published about the emails found on Hunter Biden’s laptop.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator John Cornyn about the upcoming confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Larry Elder takes on the absurd effort by the left to paint Donald Trump as a racist that has no grounding in fact or evidence.
Chris Stigall talks with Lou Holtz, one of college football’s greatest coaches of all time, about his reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Mike Gallagher examines Democratic governors, particularly California Governor Gavin Newsom, and the abuse of power in holding citizens to smothering lockdowns and restrictions.
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Townhall Review – October 17, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse talk about “court packing” and Senator Sasse educating his peers, pointing out that the Supreme Court has had 9 members since 1869.
Mike Gallagher examines polling by looking at an article by Byron York in the Washington Examiner.
Hugh Hewitt and Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette talk about the impact the “Green New Deal” could have on our energy independence.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the Democrat’s claim that Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett would do something about Obamacare provision for “pre-existing conditions.”
Hugh Hewitt talks with Rick Gates about his book,” Wicked Game – An Insider’s Story on How Trump won, Mueller Failed, and America Lost.”
Dennis Prager talks with Jay Richards of the Discovery Institute about a book he collaborated on, “The Price of Panic – How the Tyranny of Experts Turned the Pandemic into a Catastrophe.”
Sebastian Gorka and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talk about his book, “Trump and the American Future.”
Larry Elder opines on the recent World Health Organization urging of world leaders to stop using lockdowns as the primary method of pandemic deterrence.
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Townhall Review – October 10, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Florida Senator Marco Rubio talk about the Democratic and media meltdown following President Trump’s return to the White House after he spent the weekend in the hospital with COVID-19.
Charlie Kirk, new Salem host, gives his perspective on the mask-mania after President Trump’s return to the White House.
Sebastian Gorka talks about the reaction to President Trump’s impromptu motorcade to greet his well-wishers outside Walter Reed Medical Center.
Mike Gallagher looks at the media anchors who appeared almost angry that the President had done so well, angry that he modeled a calm courage in the face of this pandemic.
Chris Stigall and Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepperdine School of Public Policy, review the issues currently hampering the ballot-casting system.
Dennis Prager examines the prolonged shutdown in Los Angeles and California where the far-left rules and many small businesses have been shuttered for months, some giving up.
Larry Elder reviews the numerous times President Trump has condemned and disavowed white supremacy while the media treats it as if he’s never answered the question before.
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Townhall Review – October 3, 2020
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson turn to John Nolte of Breitbart to talk about the fiery Presidential Debate.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse about President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to serve as Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mike Gallagher looks at the debate free-for-all and how it was handled by its moderator, Chris Wallace of Fox News.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Victor Davis Hansen, Hoover Institution scholar, looks at President Trump’s accomplishments during his first term.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Elaine Parker, of KeepAmericaAmerica.com, about the actual balloting process in the upcoming election.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talks with Rod Dreher about his book, “Live Not By Lies – A Manual for Christian Dissidents.”
Hugh Hewitt and Texas Senator Ted Cruz talk about the debate and his book, “One Vote Away – How a Single Supreme Court Seat Could Change History.”
Charlie Kirk examines ballot harvesting as uncovered in Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District during an investigation by Project Veritas.
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Townhall Review – September 26, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator Ted Cruz about panic in the Democrat party over the selection of a replacement Supreme Court justice for Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Sebastian Gorka and historian Victor Davis Hansen examine the motives of the Democratic party and how they are using the death of Ginsburg to speed up their radical agenda.
Hugh Hewitt and Indiana Senator Mike Braun explain how the GOP can’t miss this opportunity to add a conservative justice to the Supreme Court.
Joe Piscopo talks with Alan Dershowitz about the Democrat’s attack on potential Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Barrett’s Catholic faith.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn about the absence of the Democrats of old and the radical new blood taking their place.
Larry Elder discusses the dilemma Democrats face today after they enacted the filibuster-killing nuclear option in 2013.
Mike Gallagher looks at the incumbent and the challenger in the fast-approaching Presidential race.
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Townhall Review – September 19, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien talk about the diplomatic agreement just signed between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.
Hugh Hewitt talks with retired Admiral James Stavridis talk about the strategic gains resulting from the agreement between Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain.
Larry Elder talks about the two Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies that were ambushed while sitting in their patrol car in Compton, California.
Seth Liebsohn and Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine Graduate School of Public Policy, look back at the 9/11 terrorist attack as witnessed by Pete, who was in New York City on that tragic day.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Peter Schweizer about his movie project about the Bidens, “Riding the Dragon.”
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Johan Norberg, Swedish author, about Sweden’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dennis Prager talks with former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee-Sanders about her experience inside the Trump White House and her book, “Speaking for Myself: Faith, Freedom and the Fight of our Lives Inside the Trump White House.”
Dennis Prager talks with Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, about their upcoming event in New York City’s Times Square to stand up for the unborn.
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Townhall Review – September 12, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about controversy surrounding the release of Disney’s movie, Mulan.
Bob Frantz talks with Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan about the magazine The Atlantic’s article claiming President Trump insulted Americans who died in war.
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about protesters who are increasingly targeting and harassing everyday citizens trying to live their lives in peace.
Dennis Prager gets to the root of the problem with protesters who harass diners.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Bishop Aubrey Shines, of the Conservative Clergy of Color, about his efforts to educate his fellow Americans on which political party is far better on race relations.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York about his book, “Obsession,” which reveals who was the driving force behind the impeachment of Donald Trump.
Bob Frantz and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem talk about her approach to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Townhall Review – September 5, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about the angry crowds that waited outside the White House to harass and intimidate Republicans as they left after the President’s acceptance speech.
Hugh Hewitt talks with retired Admiral James Stavridis about a troubling story of Russian aggression toward the U.S. and it allies.
Hugh Hewitt and Michael Shear, White House correspondent for the New York Times, talk about Joe Biden's reluctance to hold a press conference to answer the media’s hard questions.
Bob Frantz talks with Peter Kirsanow, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights member, about how major sports teams are dealing in radical ways with racial tensions.
Larry Elder searches and finds a voice of reason to counter the left-leaning sports media.
Dennis Prager talks with Richard Florczak, a California restaurant owner, who is leaving California because of the state’s pandemic restrictions that are suffocating businesses.
Seth Liebsohn talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of the Graduate School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, about how protests have given way to thugs taking advantage of the chaos and strife.
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Townhall Review – August 29, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses the Republican National Convention from Jerusalem.
Hugh Hewitt and Matthew Continetti, of the American Enterprise Institute, discuss how the Democratic National Convention compares with the Republican National Convention.
Chris Stigall talks with Hogan Gidley, press secretary for the Trump Campaign, about First Lady Melania Trump’s address to the Republican National Convention.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about the riots, fires, and shooting that took place in Kenosha following the tragic police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Mike Gallagher gives us the bold and eloquent speech of Daniel Cameron, Kentucky’s first black Attorney General, at the Republican National Convention.
Sebastian Gorka talks with James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, about the issues facing the country of Belarus.
Dennis Prager plays segments of Maximo Alvarez's address to the RNC which talks about why his family came to the United States from to escape the Cuban totalitarian dictatorship of Fidel Castro.
Larry Elder talks with Dov Hikind, New York State Assemblyman, about the appearance of radical anti-Semite Linda Sarsour at the Democrat’s Convention.
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Townhall Review – August 22, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about an allegation that Postmaster General DeJoy was colluding with President Trump to slow down the processing of mail-in voting in November.
Joe Piscopo talks with Corey Lewandowski, senior advisor to the Trump Campaign, about the Democratic National Convention.
Hugh Hewitt and Jessica Patterson, Chair of the California GOP, talk regaining congressional seats in California.
Chris Stigall talks with David Rubin about the peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
Chris Stigall and U.S. Attorney Andrew McCarthy talk about the indictment of former FBI Attorney Kevin Clinesmith accused of fabricating evidence.
Dennis Prager talks with Alex Epstein, energy consultant and author of “The Moral Cause for Fossil Fuels,’ about the Democrats push for the “Green New Deal.”
Dennis Prager talks with Dr. Paul Kengor about his book, “The Devil and Karl Marx.”
Seth Leibsohn takes a look at a recent column by Corey Brooks, Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development Corporation.
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Townhall Review – August 15, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with President Donald Trump about the possibility of a late Supreme Court vacancy.
Seth Liebsohn looks at Joe Biden’s pick for Vice President, Senator Kamala Harris.
Hugh Hewitt talks with President Donald Trump about his relationship with Russia.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson about his role in trying to get James Comey, among others, to testify on their role in spying on Donald Trump.
Sebastian Gorka and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson talk about how to keep unemployed families in their homes.
Dennis Prager looks at what he calls the damage and the idiocy of the lockdowns due to the pandemic.
Hugh Hewitt talks with President Donald Trump about the rebounding economy as something he’ll be able to take with him into the debates with Democrat Joe Biden.
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Townhall Review – August 8, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with China expert Jonathan Ward about his book, “China’s Vision of Victory,” and how China has become a global menace.
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about former President Obama’s “eulogy” at Congressman John Lewis’s funeral, where he lectured about the need to push leftward.
Mike Gallagher examines the interview by Chris Wallace, Fox News, with Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congresswoman Karen Bass.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Salena Zito, columnist for the New York Post, about her findings gleaned from reporting on the “Trump Coalition.”
Hugh Hewitt talks with Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe, Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, about our military readiness.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Hans Von Spakovsky, of the Heritage Foundation, about the problems with mail-in voting.
Dennis Prager and Sean Hannity talk about Sean’s book, “Live Free or Die – America and the World on the Brink.”
Larry Elder looks at mail-in voting, favored by Democrats and feared by conservatives.
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Townhall Review – August 1, 2020
Hugh Hewitt examines the House Democrat’s tactics during U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s testimony before the House.
Dennis Prager talks with Andy Ngo about the violent unrest in the city of Portland, Oregon.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Senator Mike Gallagher talk about U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech where the Secretary said to “distrust and verify,” communist China.
Bob Frantz talks with black conservative and member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, Peter Kirsanow about “systemic racism.”
Larry Elder turns to Bob Woodson, civil rights leader and founder of the Woodson Center, to talk about his criticism of the 1619 Project as a re-working of history.
Sebastian Gorka and former U.S. Attorney Andrew McCarthy talk about former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge’s criticism of federal efforts to stop Antifa’s attacks on federal buildings.
Mike Gallagher looks at Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s recent comment calling President Trump a racist.
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Townhall Review – July 25, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with NBC Correspondent Steve Kornacki about the COVID-19 effect on the 2020 Presidential Campaign.
Sebastian Gorka and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli talk about the makings of a real revolution going on today in some major American cities.
Mark Davis and Dr. (Admiral) Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, talk about how we are doing as a country to get ourselves free of the pandemic.
Sebastian Gorka turns to Victor Davis Hanson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, about the cultural revolution.
Kevin McCullough and Lanhee Chen talk about getting our kids back to school.
Steve Cortes talks with Steven Mosher, President of the Population Research Center, about China’s responsibility for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dennis Prager and Bjorn Lomborg talk about global warming and his book, “False Alarm.”
Larry Elder looks at news coverage of local black police officers in the cities of Portland and Minneapolis.
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Townhall Review – July 18, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Missouri Senator Josh Hawley talk about the NBA’s reluctance to stand up to China.
Dan Proft, Amy Jacobson and writer David Harsanyi discuss a letter in Harper’s Magazine criticizing the cancel culture.
Hugh Hewitt and Eliana Johnson, Editor-in Chief of the Washington Free Beacon, talk about the resignation of Bari Weiss, op-ed editor and writer at the New York Times.
Dennis Prager looks at Hollywood’s anti-conservative boldness.
Sebastian Gorka and Larry Elder look at the difficult race questions that have Americans struggling to answer.
Dennis Prager looks at the city of Seattle, a city with a beautiful setting that perfectly disguises the trouble within.
Mike Gallagher looks at the rise in crime in New York City and other cities as a result of the efforts to “defund” the police.
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Townhall Review – July 11, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Michael Shear, New York Times White House correspondent, explore the media hatchet job coverage of President Trump’s Mt. Rushmore 4th of July speech.
Dennis Prager talks with Dr. Beau Briese, an emergency room physician at Houston Methodist Hospital, about the “spike” in COVID-19 cases and it’s impact on the hospital and Houston.
Kevin McCullough and Karol Markowicz, of the New York Post, look at the hot topic of mail-in voting.
Sebastian Gorka and Matt Boyle, of Brietbart.com, discuss the countdown to the November election.
Bob Frantz talks with former Congressman Allen West about Larry Elder’s film, “Uncle Tom.”
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk about economic recovery following the pandemic with Andy Puzder, Sr. Fellow at Pepperdine’s Graduate School of Public Policy.
Dennis Prager talks with author Michael Shellenberger about his book, “Apocalypse Never – Why Environment Alarmism Hurts Us All.”
Mike Gallagher showcases Terry Crews’ exchange with CNN’s Don Lemon, critiquing Black Lives Matter.
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Seth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, discuss the need for historical context when it comes to statues and memorials.
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Townhall Review – July 4, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Washington Post political reporter Robert Costa discuss U.S. Supreme Court decisions and possible future Supreme Court nominations.
Sebastian Gorka talks with historian Victor Davis Hansen about the Democrat strategy to keep Joe Biden hidden and Trump in the cross-hairs.
Dan Proft talks with Robert Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, on how America is dealing with complex and deep-seeded racial issues.
Hugh Hewitt and columnist Jonah Goldberg talk about monuments and statues that have come under fire through the strife of the past six weeks.
Seth Leibsohn and Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, discuss the need for historical context when it comes to statues and memorials.
Dennis Prager talks with Abigail Shrier about her book, “Irreversible Damage,” that examines the impact of the transgender movement.
Mike Gallagher looks at a You Tube clip from fictional reporter Jonathan Pie that compares the counterculture of the past with that of the present.
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Townhall Review – June 27, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talk about the potential damage to national security caused by former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s book, “The Room Where It Happened.”
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton discuss the chaos in the nation including the destruction, defacement and removal of historic statues.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn about a move underway to change names of military bases, some of which were named for Confederate generals.
Hugh Hewitt and current National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien talk about the Chinese Communist Party’s adherence to Marxist/Leninist doctrines.
Larry Elder and Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Kate Anderson look at the Supreme Court ruling to modify the meaning of sex in Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Hugh Hewitt talks with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about his book, “Exercise of Power: American Failures, Successes and a New Path Forward in a Post-Cold War World.”
Dennis Prager and Julie Kelly, of American Greatness, talk about her book, “Disloyal Opposition: How the Never-Trump Right Tried and Failed to Take Down the President.”
Mike Gallagher talks with Larry Elder about his film project, “Uncle Tom.”
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Townhall Review – June 20, 2020, 2020
Bob Franz talks with David Cortman, The Alliance Defending Freedom, about the U.S. Supreme Court decision redefining gender discrimination.
Sebastian Gorka and Stephanie Hamill, of the Daily Caller, talk about the activist take over of a Seattle neighborhood, now called CHOP, the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson discuss the Seattle autonomous zone, CHOP, with Michael Medved, who lives just a few miles from the area.
Sebastian Gorka talks with John Solomon, investigative journalist, about the “black ledger,” one of the key documents used against members of the 2016 Trump campaign.
Hugh Hewitt and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson talk about the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.
Dennis Prager talks with British journalist Matt Ridley, author of “How Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom,” talk about bringing freedom back to both the UK and the U.S.
Larry Elder looks at an effort to erase history in the United Kingdom by removing statues of Winston Churchill.
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Townhall Review – June 13, 2020, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York talk about the New York Times' refusal to run an op-ed by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the tragic decline of the New York Times.
Hugh Hewitt and Mike Allen, executive editor of Axios, talk about liberal media reluctance to ask hard questions of Democrats; Axios falls under that umbrella.
Larry Elder gives his take on how the general public views cops and looks at a recent poll that found all races have a favorable view of their local police.
Sebastian Gorka talks with reporter Andy Ngo about is regular coverage of Antifa and their effort to spread anarchy by finding new life in the riots of 2020.
Dennis Prager and Heather MacDonald, author of “The War on Cops,” look at a picture of the African American community that is vastly different from what many activists claim as fact.
Dennis Prager looks at how the left is increasingly threatening free thought in America today; you are simply not allowed to deviate from the leftist mantra.
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Chris Stigall talks with White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley about President Trump’s walk to St. John’s Church and the subsequent controversy.
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about the unrest following the killing of George Floyd.
Hugh Hewitt talks with David Drucker, of the Washington Examiner, about the political consequences of this awful week.
Jenn Horn and Don Dix, 870 The Answer in Los Angeles, talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, and resident of Santa Monica, California, about what he experienced as the protests morphed into rioting, destruction, and looting.
Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressmen Mike Gallagher talk about China taking advantage of unrest in the U.S. and around the world to advance their agendas.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Patrick Hughes, President of the Liberty Justice Center, about Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker banning Salem radio host Amy Jacobson because she had asked him hard questions.
Hugh Hewitt and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst talk about her book, “Daughter of the Heartland – An Ode to the Country that Raised Me.”
Dennis Prager talks about the protests and the destructive rioting that he calls a dark day in Los Angeles Police Department history.
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Townhall Review – May 30, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, talk about Joe Biden’s latest gaffe that might have hurt him with a voting block that most see as solidly Democrat.
Larry Elder talks about Joe Biden’s latest slip up that some say he simply said what other Democrats have been saying for some time.
Dennis Prager talks with Eric Eggers, research director at the Government Accountability Institute, about the Democrats push for all mail-in balloting.
Sebastian Gorka and Hogan Gidley, White House Deputy Press Secretary, talk about the post-pandemic economy.
Kevin McCullough talks with David Marcus, writer for The Federalist, about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s heavy-handed lockdown.
Dennis Prager and investigative journalist Abigail Shrier talk about Connecticut girl track stars who are seeing their dreams crushed by boys who compete as girls.
Mike Gallagher reacts to the death of George Floyd, who died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
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Townhall Review – May 23, 2020
Sebastian Gorka talks about his early years in Hungary, the birthplace of his parents, and explains why he is deeply troubled by what he sees threatening the freedom of America today.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Fred Fleitz, former CIA analyst, about a recently declassified memo that Susan Rice allegedly sent to herself detailing a meeting between former President Obama, Vice President Biden and others where withholding information from the incoming administration was discussed.
Hugh Hewitt and Washington Examiner correspondent Byron York talk about district judge Emmet Sullivan’s delaying tactics in the DOJ effort to dismiss the case against General Michael Flynn.
Sebastian Gorka talks with writer and China expert Victor Davis Hanson about the distrust of the Communist Chinese regime and why it’s time to take our business elsewhere.
Dennis Prager and Pete Hegseth of Fox and Friends talk about how state governors coast to coast are taking advantage of emergency powers to lock down everything from parks to churches.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, about the decision of Facebook to appoint an oversight board to decide what is and isn’t truth.
Dennis Prager talks with Vice President Mike Pence about overzealous blue-state governors penalizing churches under what may be a violation of religious liberty.
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Townhall Review – May 16, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about two huge scandals; Chinese culpability on the coronavirus and Obamagate, intentional interference with the peaceful transfer of power between presidential administrations.
Dennis Prager and Kimberly Strassel, of the Wall Street Journal, talk about all things Flynn, Russia, Mueller Special Counsel and the impeachment.
Larry Elder talks about the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and the slow response of officials to bring charges.
Hugh Hewitt talks with former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren about confusing, yet normal, Israeli politics.
Hugh Hewitt and Florida Congressman and former Green Beret Michael Waltz about China and the future of U.S.-China relations.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Florida Senator Marco Rubio about the economic cost of the coronavirus and the government response.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Matthew Whitaker about his book, “Above the Law: The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump.”
Mike Gallagher examines Sweden’s limited shutdown to avert the COVID-19 pandemic, avoiding an economic crisis.
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Townhall Review – May 9, 2020
Sebastian Gorka talks with historian Victor Davis Hanson about the stunning revelation that the FBI targeted then National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, another dark cloud over the Russia collusion hoax.
Hugh Hewitt and Federalist senior editor Mollie Hemingway question the integrity of the FBI on the Michael Flynn issue.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Vice President Mike Pence about the progress made in the fight against COVID-19.
Dennis Prager talks with Bron Scherer, founder and CEO of Protein Sources, about the ramifications of the shut down of several meat packing plants.
Larry Elder looks at the latest on Tara Reade’s allegation of sexual misconduct against the Democrat’s presumptive nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden.
Mike Gallagher talks about what happened when a Texas hair salon owner kept her salon open, against orders to close, so her employees could earn money to feed their families.
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Townhall Review – May 2, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the latest spending challenge, Phase IV of the CARES Act.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talks with retired Army Lt. Colonel James Carafano of the Heritage Foundation about North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un and General Mike Flynn.
Mike Gallagher give his opinion of You Tube, Facebook, and Instagram and what appears to be their censoring of content they don’t agree with.
Sebastian Gorka turns to author and columnist Victor Davis Hanson to talk about President Trump’s daily press briefings on COVID-19.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Public Policy, about that school’s adaptation relating to COVID-19.
Sebastian Gorka talks with former FEC Commissioner Hans von Spakovsky about the fight pending on Capitol Hill regarding the “Vote by Mail” efforts from Democrats.
Hugh Hewitt and historian Arthur Herman talk about how American business can help us recover from the COVID-19 plague.
Dennis Prager talks with Heather MacDonald of the Manhattan Institute, about how our preoccupation with safety and its cohort, fear, have almost become a religion.
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Townhall Review – April 25, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the deception China funneled to much of the planet via the World Health Organization.
Sebastian Gorka and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani talk about America’s resilience during crisis.
Hugh Hewitt talks with National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien about the Chinese government’s lack of transparency and how that affects combating COVID-19 and other viruses that originated in China.
Kevin McCullough and Gordon Chang talk about the dangers of China and their impact on the world around them.
Hugh Hewitt talks with U.S. Attorney General William Barr about the challenges facing and actions taken by President Trump in combating the Coronavirus.
Dennis Prager talks with Dr. Vladimir Zelenko about his methods of treating patients infected with COVID-19.
Hugh Hewitt and David Cortman, senior counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, talk about defending the rights of churches as restrictions are being placed on gatherings to combat COVID-19.
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Townhall Review – April 18, 2020
Hugh Hewitt and Missouri Senator Josh Hawley talk about the dramatic rise in unemployment caused by the reaction to the Coronavirus.
Chris Stigall turns to former U.S. Attorney Andrew McCarthy about how some jurisdictions are enforcing the “stay at home” orders.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Josh Phillip, investigative reporter for the Epoch Times, about his recent film project that examines China’s culpability in letting the Coronavirus spread around the world.
Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about a two-year-old Washington Post article about safety concerns in Wuhan’s research labs.
Dennis Prager talks with ER Doctor Simone Gold about her experiences in using Hydroxychloroquine to treat Coronavirus patients.
Hugh Hewitt and Navy Seal veteran and freshmen Congressman Dan Crenshaw talk about his new book, “Fortitude: American Resilience in the Era of American Outrage.”
Dennis Prager talks with Eric Metaxas about his new book, “Seven More Men.”
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Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about the ill-timed distraction of the impeachment hearings as the Coronavirus silently began its decent upon American and the rest of the world.
Mike Gallagher talks about how Hydroxychloroquine was described as a miracle cure for over a dozen of his friends who had been stricken with the Coronavirus.
Dennis Prager examines why many in the media are surprisingly negative toward Hydroxychloroquine because it has been touted by President Trump.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn about China’s responsibility for the Coronavirus outbreak due to their initial handling of the crisis in Wuhan, China.
Sebastian Gorka and senior legal advisor for Trump 2020, Jenna Ellis talk about the media’s continued disdain of President Trump even during the current health crisis.
Dennis Prager talks with freshman Congressman Dan Crenshaw about the steps needed to get our country back to work and back to some sense of normalcy.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Focus on the Family president Jim Daly about helping families cope with effects of isolation during the Coronavirus crisis.
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Townhall Review – April 4, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with retired Admiral James Stavridis about the effects the Coronavirus has on military readiness.
Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with David Harsanyi of National Review about how the private sector is stepping up to help with the Coronavirus crisis.
Chris Stigall and China expert Gordon Chang talk about the mysteries and conspiracy theories related to the origin of the Coronavirus in China.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the timing of the U.S. response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell about the efforts to get the aid package through Congress.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Ohio Attorney General David Yost about that state’s efforts to get approval from the FDA for a process to sanitize masks for reuse.
Steve Cortes and Brit Hume talk about media bias as it relates to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Mike Lindell about his company’s retooling to make medical masks instead of pillows.
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Townhall Review – March 28, 2020
Hugh Hewitt talks with Senator Tom Cotton about the Democrat attempt to add “pork” to the Senate’s stimulus bill.
Hugh Hewitt and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discuss how America is holding the line especially vis a vis China.
Mike Gallagher talks with the “My Pillow Guy,” Mike Lindell about how his company is gearing up to produce medical masks instead of pillows.
Chris Stigall talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and advisor to President Trump about his relationship with the President.
Hugh Hewitt and Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine, talk about their student’s involvement in the effort to keep Californians informed during this crisis.
Sebastian Gorka looks at the timeline of events in China that lead up to the Coronavirus crisis.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Arthur Brooks, author of books on love and happiness, about overcoming fear during these difficult times.
Sebastian Gorka talks with Jon Patton of The Gun Collective about the brisk business gun shops are seeing that might be related to the Coronavirus crisis.
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Townhall 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 efforts to combat the spread of the Coronavirus.
Chris Stigall turns to Steven Moore, of the Heritage Foundation, to examine the economic impact of the Coronavirus.
Dennis Prager and Heather MacDonald of the Manhattan Institute talk about the shutdown of life as we know it all because of reaction to the Coronavirus.
Hugh Hewitt talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about the Coronavirus’s serious impact on the health of senior citizens.
Joe Piscopo talks with Dr. Nicole Saphier about her new book, “Make America Healthy Again,” and America’s healthcare system’s response to the Coronavirus.
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