The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hugh talks 2024 with Bret Baier and Byron York but first, the full interview with Mustafa Suleyman about his new best-seller about AI: “The Coming Wave."

Find the book here.

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Kyle Mills returns to discuss his final Mitch Rapp novel, Hugh covers the news on The Rundown, and Senator Tom Cotton joins Hugh to discuss this day of remembrance, the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Code-Red-Mitch-Novel-Mills/dp/1982164999

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Originally aired September 7th, 2023.

Staying in GOP Switzerland, Hugh hosted former VP Pence and former NJ Gov Christie on the radio program today.

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Hugh talks with Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson on the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden, the manifest infirmity of President Biden, and “old Twitter’s” censorship of him during COVID.

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

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

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Jonathan Haidt joined Hugh to discuss cell phones and young folks and why, absolutely, schools should BAN cell phones from campuses. Yesterday.

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Chairman Mike Gallagher of the House Select Committee on China on American investment banks selling the ChiComs the rope and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on SecureYourVoteVirginia.com.

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D, CA-17) joined me this morning for a wide-ranging discussion.

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Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined me this AM, as did Sen. Tom Cotton.

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Hugh spent most of an hour talking with Chairman Gallagher of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party about what the GOP candidates should be asked about Xi and the CCP Wednesday night.

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

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Hugh talks with Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson about their book "Kabul" – available where book are sold and online at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kabul-Untold-Bidens-American-Warriors/dp/1546005307

Also on today's podcast: Jim Geraghty and Sen. Tom Cotton.

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

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Hugh talks with Vivek Ramaswamy, 2024 GOP Presidential candidate, and Michael Shear of The New York Times.

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Hugh covers the news and talks with Chris Christie, Gov. Kim Reynolds, Sen. Tom Cotton, and David Rivkin.

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

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

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Hugh plays the unaired 2nd hour of his conversation from last Thursday with "America's Cultural Revolution" author Christopher Rufo.

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

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Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Mary Kissel, Aaron Baer, and Dr. Michael Oren.

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Hugh covers the latest indictment of former President Trump by Special Counsel Jack Smith in D.C. and talks with Mary Katharine Ham and Jim Geraghty.

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

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Aaron MacLean, a fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), and Rep. Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the Select Committee on China join Hugh today to discuss their article in Foreign Affairs titled "Why America Forgets–and China Remembers–the Korean War."

Also on today's program: NH Governor Sununu and Morgan Ortagus of Polaris National Security.

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Hugh broadcasts from the 50th annual American Legislative Exchange Council gathering in Orlando. Talking today with:

Danny Perez, ALEC’s National Chair.

Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy.

Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy.

Mike Webert, VA House Whip.

TJ Shope, Arizona Senate President pro tempore.

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Duane fills in for Hugh who is stuck at the Newark Airport. He is joined by Lee Habeeb, Salem Media Group VP for Content, as they broadcast from the 50th annual American Legislative Exchange Council gathering in Orlando. 

Today's guests:

Florida State Rep. Danny Perez, ALEC National Chairman.

Lisa Nelson, ALEC CEO.

Texas State Senator Phil King, former ALEC National Chairman.

West Virginia State Senator Patricia Rucker.

Georgia State Representative Mesha Mainor.

John Wills, Iowa Speaker Pro Tem.

North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham.

Arkansas State Senator Jim Dotson.

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Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Mary Katharine Ham, Jim Geraghty, and Olivia Beavers.

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

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

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Governor DeSantis joined Hugh this AM to discuss the threat posed by Xi and the CCP as well as Jack Smith and his "first ever" indictments and "The Narrative" of "corporate media" about the 2024 race. Plus, Senator Tom Cotton, former Senator Jim Talent, and hopefully future Senator Hung Cao. 

Bonus: Hugh had on sports agent Evan Brennan to discuss the explosion of "Name, Image, and Likeness" laws across the United States.

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

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It's pub day for Kim Strassel, who stopped by the program to talk about her new book, "The Biden Malaise." You should buy two copies. One for yourself, the other for your favorite sane-minded lefty friend or family member. 

Also on today's show: Bethany Mandel, Mollie Hemingway, and Rep. Juan Ciscomani.

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

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Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Ben Domenech, Sarah Bedford, and Sonny Bunch.

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Hugh talks with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.

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

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

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

Get "Fence Jumper" by Mark J. Brandenburg here.

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

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

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

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

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Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Ben Domenech, Sarah Bedford, and Sonny Bunch.

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Former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and current Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joined Hugh this AM and covered the waterfront of issues: from the plight of the Uyghurs to Affirmative Action.

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Talking this morning with Morgan Ortagus, Mary Katharine Ham, Rep. Carlos Gimenez, Rep. Mike Gallagher, Olivia Beavers, Jim Geraghty, Rep. Mike Waltz, and Hank Adler.

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

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

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

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

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Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Mary Katharine Ham, Olivia Beavers, and Robert Harris.

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

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

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

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

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Hugh covers the news of the day with audio clips and talks with Salena Zito, Mary Katharine Ham, Len Khodorkovsky, and Olivia Beavers.

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Hugh covers the news of former President Trump's arraignment with audio clips and talks with David Drucker, Byron York, Mollie Hemingway, Sen. Tom Cotton, and Sen. John Cornyn.

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

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Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with former Vice President Mike Pence, 2024 Presidential candidate, and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.

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

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RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel joined Hugh to discuss the debate calendar which begins in August. Plus, Jim Geraghty, Mary Katharine Ham, and Olivia Beavers.

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

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Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Salena Zito, Steve Cortes, Josh Kraushaar, David Bahnsen, and Rep. Patrick McHenry.

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

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Originally aired May 31st, 2023.

Col. Kurt Schlichter, senior columnist for Townhall.com and author of "Inferno (Kelly Turnbull Book 7)", fills in for Hugh,  talking with Salena Zito, Liz Sheld, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Congressman David Joyce, and Senator Mike Lee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hugh covers the news of the morning with news clips and talks with Salena Zito, Jake Sherman, Josh Kraushaar, and Robert C. O'Brien.

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Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Sonny Bunch, Ben Domenech, Daniel Gibson, and Mike Gross.

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

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

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

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Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with David Bahnsen, Salena Zito, Jake Sherman, Mollie Hemingway, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hugh covers the news of the day and talks with Sonny Bunch and Sarah Westwood.

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

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

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