Postmodern Academia's Missing Intellectual Moorings | Hugh Hewitt with Matthew Spalding

Joe Piscopo introduces Mark Morgan, a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former acting commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection. They discuss President Biden's plan to issue an executive order to close the border once daily crossings reach 4,000, with Morgan criticizing Biden's reversal of Trump-era initiatives and warning of the potential consequences of allowing chaos and lawlessness at the border. 👉Follow Joe Piscopo on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Larry O'Connor praises Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech at Duke University, where Seinfeld defends the idea of privilege and urges graduates not to lose their sense of humor amidst protests over his support for Israel's right to exist. 👉 Follow Larry O'Connor on X 👉 Follow Townhall.com on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dennis Prager comments on a New York Post article by Douglas Murray, who brings attention to the moral clarity lacking in the current campus activism, highlighting the ignorance surrounding the consequences of chanting for ADA, and urges for a deeper understanding of the profound implications of such actions. 👉Follow Dennis Prager on X 👉Follow Douglas Murray on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tony Perkins, host of This Week On The Hill, talks with Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, about Marjorie Taylor Green's failed motion to vacate the chair. Despite Johnson's surprise at Green's actions, he emphasizes the need for unity and focus to tackle pressing issues like Israel aid and election integrity. 👉Follow Tony Perkins on X 👉Follow Speaker Mike Johnson on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chris Stigall is joined by Dr. Ben Carson to discuss his book, The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture's War on the American Family. Stigall asks Dr. Ben Carson about potential VP picks and the fight to save the country, emphasizing faith, education, and family values, while hinting at Carson's potential future role in another Trump administration. 👉Follow Chris on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt speaks with Dr. Matthew Spalding, Hillsdale College's Vice President of Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, about the pro-Hamas protests on college campuses across the country. He delves into the ideological rifts within the left, highlighting the culmination of postmodern Marxist ideas cultivated over decades in academia, shedding light on the complexities underlying the unrest. 👉Follow Hugh on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hugh Hewitt discusses with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton the confirmed delay in the delivery of precision-guided munitions to Israel, attributing it to President Biden's pressure on Israel due to the influence of the left wing of his party. Senator Cotton criticizes Biden's foreign policy decisions, suggesting they exacerbate conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war and praising former President Trump's approach for bringing stability. 👉Follow Hugh on X 👉Follow Sen. Tom Cotton on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, John Solomon introduces his guest, J. Michael Waller, senior analyst for strategy at the Center for Security Policy and president of Georgetown Research, who discusses his book "Big Intel," highlighting the transformation of the CIA and FBI from Cold War heroes to entities pursuing political agendas. Waller recounts historical events and institutional shifts, shedding light on the infiltration of woke ideology, lack of accountability, and the politicization of intelligence agencies. 👉Follow John Solomon on X 👉Follow J Michael Waller on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.