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Townhall Review is today’s top conservative weekend radio show. Townhall Review brings together political commentary and analysis from leading conservative talk-radio hosts. You’ll enjoy the fast-paced recap of the week’s political events Townhall Review provides. You can rely on the show to provide the “who said what” in U.S. politics, global news and breaking news. Townhall Review honors your conservative principles and enables you to participate in the conversation on issues shaping our n ...
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GOP Unity Key to Passing Tax Reform | Hugh Hewitt with Rep. Jason Smith
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10:41In this episode, Hugh Hewitt talks with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith about the urgent push to finalize a major tax reform bill that makes Trump-era cuts permanent and includes pro-growth provisions. Smith emphasizes the need for unity in the GOP to pass the bill by July 4th, calling it a "big beautiful bill" to deliver econom…
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ED Morrissey: The Time to Hold Iran Accountable Is Now
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1:00Recently, Trump administration figures have sent mixed messages about the efforts to end the Iranian nuclear weapons program. Republicans and the Israelis have worried that Trump may sign a deal similar to President Obama’s—with only marginal changes on verification. Trump spoke out this weekend by insisting on “total disarmament,” but still left t…
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Seth Liebsohn: Illegal Aliens and Due Process
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1:00President Donald Trump sat for a wide-ranging interview with Kristen Welker from Meet the Press last Sunday. The only headline to emerge, and it was everywhere: “Trump Says ‘I Don’t Know’ When Asked About Due Process and Upholding Constitution.” That was the New York Times. Versions of that were reposted everywhere. The answer was about criminal il…
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Albert Mohler: The Abortion Pill and the Reshaping of Our Moral Landscape
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1:00Can a revolution come as a pill? Over the past century we saw first the birth control pill. And—much more recently—we have the abortion pill. Both pills have served to reshape our entire moral landscape. The abortion pill was promised and packaged as “safe.” Except it’s not. Just this past week, the Ethics and Public Policy Center released a major …
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By now, everyone knows that Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan allegedly did. She reportedly directed ICE agents away from her courtroom, where they were waiting to arrest an illegal immigrant. She then allegedly helped the illegal immigrant escape through a non-public area, although he was caught shortly thereafter. To become a Wisconsin state court jud…
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Carol Platt Liebau: A Push for Voter Integrity
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1:00Donald Trump has released an executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote. This is one of those roughly 80/20 issues where an overwhelming majority of the country believes that only American citizens should be voting in American elections, as the law requires. So of course Democrats found a friendly federal judge to block the executive or…
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Seth Liebsohn: Trump Moves to Restore True Civil Rights
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1:00President Donald Trump just issued an executive order eliminating the use of “disparate impact” analysis in the use of racial and gender-oriented hiring and benefits. In so doing, he has moved us from an ethos of numerical equity to moral equality. As Heather Mac Donald put it: Disparate Impact “has been used to invalidate literacy and numeracy sta…
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President Donald Trump marks “100 days” in this second term. He’s certainly been fast off the blocks. But I want to weigh in for just a bit on the judges. No: I’m not referring to the judiciary. I’m referring to the media: Those who have so wrong about Trump for so long it defies description. Just about anyone in the world of journalism who is 30 a…
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GOP Unity Key to Passing Tax Reform | Hugh Hewitt with Rep. Jason Smith
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10:41In this episode, Hugh Hewitt talks with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith about the urgent push to finalize a major tax reform bill that makes Trump-era cuts permanent and includes pro-growth provisions. Smith emphasizes the need for unity in the GOP to pass the bill by July 4th, calling it a "big beautiful bill" to deliver econom…
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Chris Stigall: All Hands on Deck: Time to Deliver the Big, Beautiful Bill
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1:06We’re at a critical juncture in history—with the SS America, if you will, buffeted by a political storm that threatens to escalate into a full-blown hurricane. Our challenges threaten to paralyze markets, turning every investment into a gamble—jeopardizing the American dream. Donald Trump, our Captain of SS America, sees the distant horizon though.…
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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. Pr…
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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. Pr…
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Tariffs Key to U.S. Manufacturing Comeback | John Solomon & Michael Waltz
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23:29In this episode, John Solomon talks with National Security Advisor Michael Waltz about Trump's tariff-driven trade strategy with China and the value of strong personal diplomacy. Waltz also highlights U.S.-India ties, counterterrorism successes, and efforts to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict. 👉Follow John Solomon on X 👉Follow Mike Waltz on X Se…
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Tariffs Key to U.S. Manufacturing Comeback | John Solomon & Michael Waltz
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23:29In this episode, John Solomon talks with National Security Advisor Michael Waltz about Trump's tariff-driven trade strategy with China and the value of strong personal diplomacy. Waltz also highlights U.S.-India ties, counterterrorism successes, and efforts to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict. 👉Follow John Solomon on X 👉Follow Mike Waltz on X Se…
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Seth Leibsohn: Parental Rights Before the High Court
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1:01The US Supreme Court this week heard arguments about whether children can be exempted from instruction their parents consider offensive. What kind of instruction? From the Washington Post: LGBTQ story-books featuring gender transitions; same-sex playground romance; and questioning “cisnormativity” and “power hierarchies.” The picture book “Pride Pu…
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The Pendulum Swings: Young Conservatives Rise Against Wokeness | Charlie Kirk with Megyn Kelly
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31:34In this episode, Charlie Kirk is joined by Megyn Kelly to discuss Bill Maher's gradual shift toward conservative views, noting his growing criticism of liberal ideologies like wokeness and his appreciation for some of Trump's policies. They also address the backlash against Maher from figures like Larry David, the political missteps of Democrats de…
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The Pendulum Swings: Young Conservatives Rise Against Wokeness | Charlie Kirk with Megyn Kelly
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31:34In this episode, Charlie Kirk is joined by Megyn Kelly to discuss Bill Maher's gradual shift toward conservative views, noting his growing criticism of liberal ideologies like wokeness and his appreciation for some of Trump's policies. They also address the backlash against Maher from figures like Larry David, the political missteps of Democrats de…
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Carol Platt Liebau: A Crisis of the Judiciary’s Own Making
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1:04We’ve heard a lot about how Donald Trump is causing a “constitutional crisis.” But Joe Biden’s open borders is what created the perfect storm for a real crisis—a crisis of legitimacy for our government’s judicial branch. Here’s why: During the Biden years, seven million illegal immigrants streamed into the United States. Now, people want them depor…
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Trump Eyes a “Golden Age” for America’s Future | Joe Piscopo with President Donald Trump
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8:52Joe Piscopo speaks with President Trump about their shared admiration for Italian-American heritage, opposition to removing Columbus Day, and Trump’s meeting with Italy's Prime Minister Meloni. Trump outlines plans to revitalize inner cities, replace income taxes with tariffs, lower drug prices, and usher in a new “golden age” for America. 👉Follow …
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Trump Eyes a “Golden Age” for America’s Future | Joe Piscopo with President Donald Trump
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8:52Joe Piscopo speaks with President Trump about their shared admiration for Italian-American heritage, opposition to removing Columbus Day, and Trump’s meeting with Italy's Prime Minister Meloni. Trump outlines plans to revitalize inner cities, replace income taxes with tariffs, lower drug prices, and usher in a new “golden age” for America. 👉Follow …
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Ed Morrissey: Pray for Catholic Cardinals as They Approach an Inflection Point
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1:03Pope Francis has passed away after an energetic and often controversial papacy. The pontiff was never as radical as his opponents claimed or as the Left imagined, but he did move the Catholic Church toward his pastoral visions of inclusion and mercy rather than doctrinal discipline. The College of Cardinals will now set a new course for the Catholi…
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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 Mahmo…
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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 Mahmo…
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The Hidden Cost of China Dependence | Charlie Kirk with Maria Bartiromo
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11:27In this episode, Charlie Kirk and Maria Bartiromo discuss Trump’s evolving tariff strategy, framing it as both an economic and national security measure aimed at curbing China’s influence and reviving U.S. manufacturing. Bartiromo warns of corporate overexposure to China but remains optimistic about the U.S. economy, rejecting recession fears if ta…
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The Hidden Cost of China Dependence | Charlie Kirk with Maria Bartiromo
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11:27In this episode, Charlie Kirk and Maria Bartiromo discuss Trump’s evolving tariff strategy, framing it as both an economic and national security measure aimed at curbing China’s influence and reviving U.S. manufacturing. Bartiromo warns of corporate overexposure to China but remains optimistic about the U.S. economy, rejecting recession fears if ta…
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Albert Mohler: President Trump’s Proclamation on Easter
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1:21It isn't at all unusual that the White House would put out a statement, time for national celebrations, and so you have presidents making statements on Christmas and Easter and all kinds of holidays in between. What makes the statement just released by this White House by President Donald J. Trump more interesting is the fact that it includes expli…
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Trump’s Bold Moves on Iran, China, and Russia | John Solomon with Fred Fleitz
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13:03In this episode, John Solomon discusses newly uncovered emails suggesting Joe Biden supported a Russian gas deal to Ukraine in 2014, contradicting official U.S. policy. Fred Fleitz, Vice Chair of America First Policy Institute Center for American Security, criticizes the Obama-Biden administration’s appeasement toward Russia, Iran, and China, highl…
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Trump’s Bold Moves on Iran, China, and Russia | John Solomon with Fred Fleitz
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13:03In this episode, John Solomon discusses newly uncovered emails suggesting Joe Biden supported a Russian gas deal to Ukraine in 2014, contradicting official U.S. policy. Fred Fleitz, Vice Chair of America First Policy Institute Center for American Security, criticizes the Obama-Biden administration’s appeasement toward Russia, Iran, and China, highl…
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Carol Platt Liebau: Watching Meta and Their China Connection
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1:00This is Carol Platt Liebau for Townhall.com. The testimony was alarming—for Meta’s reputation, but more importantly, for America. Last week, a whistleblower (who once served as Facebook’s Director of Global Public Policy) testified before Congress. She said that Meta, which used to be Facebook, had worked with the Chinese Communist Party to develop…
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Border Wins, Sanctuary Cities, and the Fight Against Trafficking | Joe Piscopo with Border Czar Tom Homan
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10:07Joe Piscopo discuss Tom Homan’s relentless work under Trump to secure the border, crediting executive orders and frontline agents for historic enforcement gains. Homan praises El Salvador’s President Bukele for cracking down on gangs and calls for more funding from Congress to continue their mission. 👉Follow Joe Piscopo on X 👉Follow Tom Homan on X …
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Border Wins, Sanctuary Cities, and the Fight Against Trafficking | Joe Piscopo with Border Czar Tom Homan
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10:07Joe Piscopo discuss Tom Homan’s relentless work under Trump to secure the border, crediting executive orders and frontline agents for historic enforcement gains. Homan praises El Salvador’s President Bukele for cracking down on gangs and calls for more funding from Congress to continue their mission. 👉Follow Joe Piscopo on X 👉Follow Tom Homan on X …
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This is Hugh Hewitt for Townhall.com. In the year and a half since the horrific massacre of 1,200 innocents on October 7th, 2023, war has raged through and around Israel and it rages still. It's impossible to erase the record of who did what and said what over the course of what ought to be called the Israel-Iran War. “Sometimes a flare goes up and…
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The Spiritual and Cultural Roots of Gender Confusion | Charlie Kirk with Matt Walsh - Part 2
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17:15In this episode, Charlie Kirk praises Matt Walsh as a key voice opposing transgender ideology, highlighting his film What Is a Woman? and his courage in challenging cultural narratives. Walsh explains that the movement’s rise stems from institutional surrender, ideological confusion, and spiritual deception, rooted in gnostic beliefs and driven by …
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The Spiritual and Cultural Roots of Gender Confusion | Charlie Kirk with Matt Walsh - Part 2
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17:15In this episode, Charlie Kirk praises Matt Walsh as a key voice opposing transgender ideology, highlighting his film What Is a Woman? and his courage in challenging cultural narratives. Walsh explains that the movement’s rise stems from institutional surrender, ideological confusion, and spiritual deception, rooted in gnostic beliefs and driven by …
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Seth Leibsohn: Trump’s Maximum Pressure Negotiation with Iran
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1:00Shortly, the Trump administration will be holding nuclear non-proliferation talks with the mullahs of Iran. Iran, lest we forget, is the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world whose IRGC and other terror proxies have maimed and killed thousands of Americans and others. Can Iran's leadership be trusted? Is it willing to forgo its nuclear am…
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DOGE, Tariffs, and the Fight for Western Values
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41:38Townhall 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…
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DOGE, Tariffs, and the Fight for Western Values
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41:38Townhall 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…
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Seth Leibsohn: Crime Victims are the Truly Forgotten
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1:00This is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Most don’t know this. One might say crime victims are the truly forgotten here. In our current victim-obsessed society, where so many build hierarchies of historical and present grievances, actual victims of crime are the lowest rung on the authentic ladder of the injured. As a founder of Crime Victims’ …
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The Spiritual and Cultural Roots of Gender Confusion | Charlie Kirk with Matt Walsh
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24:30In this episode, Charlie Kirk praises Matt Walsh as a key voice opposing transgender ideology, highlighting his film What Is a Woman? and his courage in challenging cultural narratives. Walsh explains that the movement’s rise stems from institutional surrender, ideological confusion, and spiritual deception, rooted in gnostic beliefs and driven by …
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The Spiritual and Cultural Roots of Gender Confusion | Charlie Kirk with Matt Walsh
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This is Carol Platt Liebau for Townhall.com. We’ve got yet another horrible idea emanating from California. A new speeding ticket regime is launching in the once Golden State. Its towns can issue fines — based on the income level of the driver. A new law allows California cities to set up speed cameras. But it also makes lower-income drivers eligib…
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Carol Platt Liebau: Serious About Separation of Powers
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1:04There’s encouraging news from the Supreme Court. Last week, it vacated a temporary restraining order entered by a district court judge in Massachusetts. The order had required the Department of Education to continue paying grants cancelled by the Trump administration. The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration on a 5-4 vote. Notably, Chi…
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Democracies vs. Death Cults | Hugh Hewitt with Douglas Murray - Part 2
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19:10In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and bestselling author Douglas Murray talks about Murray's latest book, On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization, which explores profound issues facing the West. Douglas Murray discusses the limits of free speech in the U.S. versus the U.K., particularly in cases involving incitement and glo…
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Democracies vs. Death Cults | Hugh Hewitt with Douglas Murray - Part 2
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19:10In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and bestselling author Douglas Murray talks about Murray's latest book, On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization, which explores profound issues facing the West. Douglas Murray discusses the limits of free speech in the U.S. versus the U.K., particularly in cases involving incitement and glo…
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Democracies vs. Death Cults | Hugh Hewitt with Douglas Murray - Part 1
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23:53In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and bestselling author Douglas Murray talks about Murray's latest book, On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization, which explores profound issues facing the West. Douglas Murray discusses the book's launch at Columbia University, the heroism and horrors of the October 7th attacks in Israel, a…
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Democracies vs. Death Cults | Hugh Hewitt with Douglas Murray - Part 1
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23:53In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and bestselling author Douglas Murray talks about Murray's latest book, On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization, which explores profound issues facing the West. Douglas Murray discusses the book's launch at Columbia University, the heroism and horrors of the October 7th attacks in Israel, a…
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Albert Mohler: Voter Turnout Problem Facing Conservatives
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1:04In last week’s election, the liberal candidate—Susan Crawford—won the contest for Wisconsin’s seat on the Supreme Court. That’s a very big story, and from a conservative perspective, a very sad story, demonstrating the politicization of law in this country. But the bigger issue here has to do with turn-out. It turns out that the Left is more motiva…
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Reviving U.S. Industry: A Security Imperative | Chris Stigall and Sebastian Gorka
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13:38In this episode, Chris Stigall and Sebastian Gorka highlight the Trump administration's return of $1.4 billion in unused COVID funds and efforts to cut government waste. Gorka emphasizes Trump’s trade and manufacturing policies as vital to U.S. national security, especially amid threats from China and supply chain vulnerabilities. 👉Follow Chris Sti…
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Reviving U.S. Industry: A Security Imperative | Chris Stigall and Sebastian Gorka
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13:38In this episode, Chris Stigall and Sebastian Gorka highlight the Trump administration's return of $1.4 billion in unused COVID funds and efforts to cut government waste. Gorka emphasizes Trump’s trade and manufacturing policies as vital to U.S. national security, especially amid threats from China and supply chain vulnerabilities. 👉Follow Chris Sti…
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Hugh Hewitt: Trump’s High Stakes Showdown with Iran
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1:06If President Trump wants to secure a national security legacy that will never be other than history-changing, the time to do so is fast approaching. President Trump has drawn a 'red line' for Iran, the question is whether or not he'll now enforce it. The Institute for the Study of War recently published a summary of the moment: "Senior Iranian offi…
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