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The Supreme Court and Presidential Immunity

The Supreme Court and Presidential Immunity

The Supreme Court held a 2 hour and 40 minute argument Thursday in the case of Trump v. U.S. and the questions from the bench made clear this will be a very complicated decision in a very important case of first impression. Hugh reviews the arguments and reactions. Plus, Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford on the ongoing war in Gaza and the ongoing circus in the Manhattan courtroom and on campuses across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Supreme Court and Presidential Immunity

The Supreme Court and Presidential Immunity

The Supreme Court held a 2 hour and 40 minute argument Thursday in the case of Trump v. U.S. and the questions from the bench made clear this will be a very complicated decision in a very important case of first impression. Hugh reviews the arguments and reactions. Plus, Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford on the ongoing war in Gaza and the ongoing circus in the Manhattan courtroom and on campuses across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Containing Anti-Semitism on Campuses, aka Ending Ignorance About Israel

Containing Anti-Semitism on Campuses, aka Ending Ignorance About Israel

Hugh reviews the visit of Speaker Johnson and other House Republicans to Columbia yesterday, as well as the real problem on campus, which is ignorance of history —especially the history of the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the founding of the state of Israel— and of the end of colonialism generally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaos at Columbia

Chaos at Columbia

Speaker Mike Johnson joined Hugh to discuss his trip today to speak to Jewish Students at Columbia, plus discussions on national security and the prosecution of Donald Trump with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Congressman Michael Waltz (who has been passed the baton from the now retired Mike Gallagher), Jeff Crank and Dave McCormick. Plus, Mary Katharine Ham and Olivia Beavers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden’s “Very Fine People on Both Sides” Moment

President Biden’s “Very Fine People on Both Sides” Moment

Hugh covers the latest on college protests and President Biden's comments when asked about them. On today's show: David Drucker, Byron York, Senator Tom Cotton, Adm. James Stavridis (USN, Ret.), former Rep. Mike Rogers, and Bret Baier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Was in the House’s $95.3 Billion Supplemental That Passed Saturday and Is Now in the Senate?

What Was in the House’s $95.3 Billion Supplemental That Passed Saturday and Is Now in the Senate?

Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery (USN Ret.) joined Hugh to review the specifics of the National Security Supplemental that passed the House Saturday, plus conversations about the bill with Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska and former Congressman John Campbell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel Strikes Back

Israel Strikes Back

Hugh talks with Senator Joni Ernst and Ben Domenech about Israel’s strike into Iran last night and what, if anything, Western media can say about the response thus far. Plus, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting returned from Israel this week and briefs Hugh on his trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Eve of Passover, What Does Israel Do?

On the Eve of Passover, What Does Israel Do?

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Dr. Michael Oren joined Hugh to review the options in front of PM Netanyahu and the War Cabinet, the return of Naftali Bennett, and more. Plus, Senator Marsha Blackburn and Congressman Mike Garcia on the aid bills the House will vote on Saturday, and the state of the 2024 presidential race with Noah Rothman, former Senator Jim Talent, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Best for Israel To Strike Back?

How Best for Israel To Strike Back?

Hugh talks about the retaliation Israel is preparing against Iran with Admiral Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), with retiring Congressman Mike Gallagher about the ongoing effort to get TikTok out of the control of the CCP, Mary Katharine Ham of “Getting Hammered” pod fame, and Jesse Waters about his new book “Get It Together.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Next? What Will Israel Do? What Should the U.S. Do?

What Next? What Will Israel Do? What Should the U.S. Do?

Hugh is joined by Senator Tom Cotton, Congressman Ryan Zinke, and Admiral Ryan Zinke, all veterans of very hot conflicts, to explain what they think should happen next in Israel’s response and by Cliff May, President of the Foundation of Democracies on the same subject of “What Next”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Should Israel Respond to the Attack on It From Iran?

How Should Israel Respond to the Attack on It From Iran?

Hugh hosted Ambassador Michael Oren, Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, and former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien to answer that question, along with Salena Zito, Bethany Mandel, former Rep. John Campbell, and David Bahnsen for reactions from the American public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik from Jerusalem

Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik from Jerusalem

Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting fame joined me for a half hour this morning from a Jerusalem on edge, plus updates on American politics from Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel Braces for a Strike From Iran

Israel Braces for a Strike From Iran

Hugh talks with Senator Sullivan, Governor Glenn Youngkin and Ambassador Michael Oren about the threat to Israel from Iran and how the Jewish State is restoring deterrence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden Is Losing It, but Hillsdale College Will Save the Union Again

Joe Biden Is Losing It, but Hillsdale College Will Save the Union Again

After opening show by playing perhaps the dumbest thing of consequence that President Biden has ever said —really— Hugh enjoys a day of guests from Hillsdale that collectively display the remarkable nature of the college.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biden-Blinken Betrayal of Israel

The Biden-Blinken Betrayal of Israel

Back from 72 hours in Ohio (and two long stretches on America’s worst interstate: the PA Turnpike) — Hugh reviews with Bethany Mandel and others the betrayal of Israel by President Biden and Secretary Blinken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump

Former President Trump joined Hugh for a half-hour conversation that began with Israel and ended with yachts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Is Going To Win

Trump Is Going To Win

Former Australian Prime Minister and current Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd joined Hugh to talk about AUKUS and our Virginia Class submarine fleet expanding via an Australian shipyard. Plus, Senators Cotton and Johnson on Trump 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arms for Ukraine? Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova joins Hugh

Arms for Ukraine? Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova joins Hugh

Hugh was joined this AM by Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova. Also on today's podcast: David Drucker, Byron York, Adm. James Stavridis, and Bret Baier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there an undecided voter left?

Is there an undecided voter left?

Hugh kicks off Q2 of a presidential election year by asking callers and guests: Has anyone not made up his or her mind about the Biden-Trump rematch?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Chairman of the RNC Michael Whatley

The New Chairman of the RNC Michael Whatley

Hugh was joined this AM by the new Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley. Hugh discusses Israel’s war in Gaza and the one looming in Lebanon with Ambassador Michael Oren, Noah Rothman, and Josh Kraushaar. Plus, a wonderful Easter poem from Tarzana Joe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Blows All Its Bridges To The GOP

NBC Blows All Its Bridges To The GOP

Hard on Joe Biden betraying Israel at the UN, NBC betrays Ronna McDaniel who more than anyone else is responsible for the debate the co-hosted and the attempt to rehabilitate a news division tainted by NBC. Plus, Jonathan Haidt on his new best-seller “The Anxious Generation.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.