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Townhall Review - September 28, 2024 Hugh Hewitt turns to Florida Congressman Mike Waltz to discuss Israel's overnight attack on Hezbollah, severely damaging its missile fleet and raising questions about a potential conflict with Iran.  Joe Piscopo questions retired General Jack Keane about the possibility of U.S. troops being used in a potential ground war in the Middle East.  John Solomon and Michael Oren discuss Israel's preparation for possible ground action in Southern Lebanon. Oren also criticizes the lack of consequences for Hezbollah’s violations of UN resolutions and questions the conditional nature of U.S. support for Israel. Tony Perkins, host of “This Week on the Hill” talks with former Secretary of State under Trump, Mike Pompeo, about the Middle East's shift from peace under the Abraham Accords during Trump's tenure to chaos under the Biden administration. Victor Davis Hanson explains that Israel has decisively disrupted Hezbollah’s operations by taking out its leadership and destroying its missile launchers. He emphasizes that Israel is showing strength and resilience against Hezbollah and Iran, leaving their adversaries uncertain about escalating the conflict further. Seth Leibsohn invites Seth Mandel of Commentary Magazine to discuss Leon Panetta’s controversial comments labeling Israel's pager plot against Hezbollah as terrorism. They argue that targeting enemy communication systems is a legitimate, time-honored strategy in warfare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, John Solomon and Ohio Congressman Warren Davidson discuss Zelensky's taxpayer-funded visit to the U.S., portraying it as a political move to garner support for Ukraine, with little accountability for the aid sent. They also highlight concerns over FBI informants' involvement on January 6th and failures within the Secret Service regarding a potential assassination plot against Trump. 👉Follow John Solomon on X 👉Follow Rep. Warren Davidson on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, John Solomon and Michael Whatley, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, discuss the RNC's efforts to ensure election integrity, including recruiting poll workers and observers, combating voter fraud, and protecting the sanctity of the vote. 👉Follow Lara Trump on X 👉Follow Michael Whatley on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dennis Prager criticizes President Biden's foreign policy, stating that his decisions have led to a more dangerous world, citing the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and weakened U.S. deterrence. He argues that Biden's actions have emboldened adversaries like Iran, Russia, and China, contributing to global instability and a decline in U.S. influence. 👉Follow Dennis Prager on X  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, John Solomon and Rep. James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, discuss the Biden administration's policies and their impact on issues such as the economy, security, and border control. Comer criticizes the administration's actions and lack of transparency, highlighting a hearing focused on these concerns, and emphasizes the Republican agenda for the upcoming election. 👉Follow John Solomon on X 👉Follow Rep. James Comer on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Townhall Review - September 21, 2024 Joe Piscopo and former CIA operative Dan Hoffman look at how Israel sent a very clear and explosive message to Hezbollah via old-school pagers. Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson turn to Roger Kimball, editor of The New Criterion for a look at the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Hugh Hewitt turns to South Dakota Senator John Thune for an overview of the battle for control of the Senate. Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde about his campaign against Senator Tami Baldwin. Hewitt interviews Nella Domenici, daughter of the late Senator Pete Domenici, who is running for Senate in New Mexico against the incumbent, Martin Heinrich. Rounding out the show, Hugh talks with former governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, who accomplished an economic turnaround in his first term. Hogan is running for Senate in a race many would think isn't competitive, but it is.  Listen to last week's show for updates on more Senate races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hugh Hewitt talks with Florida Congressman Michael Waltz about the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict, praising Israel's strategic operations and discussing U.S. military deterrence. They also criticize Vice President Kamala Harris' statements on military engagement and address security concerns around assassination attempts on former President Trump. 👉Follow Hugh on X 👉Follow Mike Waltz on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Charlie Kirk and Senator Tommy Tuberville discuss security concerns surrounding former President Trump, with Tuberville criticizing limited protection and suggesting military involvement. They express frustration over the lack of support for enhancing Trump’s security and critique the Democrats' handling of related issues. 👉Follow Charlie on X 👉Follow Tommy Tuberville on X  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Charlie Kirk looks at the details following yet another attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. Charlie also looks at the media's reaction to it. 👉Follow Charlie on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hugh Hewitt talks with Senate GOP Whip John Thune of South Dakota about the 2024 Senate map, highlighting critical races like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. 👉Follow Hugh on X 👉Follow Senator John Thune on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.