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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Charlie Kirk and former University of Pennsylvania swimmer, Paula Scanlan, discuss the controversial changes to Title IX under the Biden administration, which equates sex with gender identity. This policy allows biological males to compete in women's sports and use women's facilities, leading to discomfort and concerns about fairness among female athletes like Paula, who experienced these changes firsthand at the University of Pennsylvania. 👉Follow Charlie Kirk on X 👉Follow Paula Scanlan on X  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Piscopo and Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney Andy McCarthy discuss the legal challenges facing Donald Trump. McCarthy argues that Trump's right to free speech is being unfairly restricted by the court's gag order. He believes that while Trump may face consequences for his words, he should not be silenced from discussing important campaign issues. 👉Follow Joe Piscopo on X 👉Follow Andrew McCarthy on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chris Stigall welcomes back President Donald Trump, expressing gratitude for his time and discussing personal challenges faced by Trump's family, including missing his son Barron's graduation due to ongoing legal proceedings. Trump speaks on the hardships faced by his family, criticizes the current administration's policies, particularly regarding border security and energy production. 👉Follow Chris on X 👉Follow Trump on Truth SocialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Charlie Kirk  Dr. Keith Rose, an Intel expert with insights into border issues and international activities. Dr. Rose discusses a coordinated effort between the US and Mexican immigration services to facilitate the movement of migrants into the US, hinting at potential voter registration strategies and financial motives behind these actions. 👉Follow Charlie on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Charlie Kirk discusses the challenges faced by the pro-life movement in the wake of Donald Trump's abortion stance and the reactions of various pro-life leaders. He emphasizes the importance of strategic political action and the need for incremental wins to advance the pro-life cause, acknowledging the delicate balance between moral conviction and political pragmatism. 👉Follow Charlie on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and Dr. Michael Oren, Israel's former Ambassador to the U.S., discuss Israel's response to recent attacks. Dr. Oren shares the need for Israel to mount an international effort against Iran, change defensive strategies, and maintain deterrent power, highlighting the urgency to act against Iran's nuclear program. 👉Follow Hugh Hewitt on X 👉Follow Michael Oren on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hugh Hewitt discusses the current situation with Dr. Michael Oren, Israel's former Ambassador to the U.S., about the tensions with Iran. Dr. Oren emphasizes vigilance rather than edginess and highlights potential threats to Jewish communities and Israeli diplomatic posts globally. They also touch upon the Biden administration's stance on Israel and the complexities surrounding Israeli politics, including potential military actions and peace negotiations. 👉Follow Hugh Hewitt on X 👉Follow Michael Oren on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.