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America On Trial with Josh Hammer

America On Trial with Josh Hammer

America On Trial

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Show overview

America On Trial with Josh Hammer launched in 2024 and has put out 318 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 24 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.

There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 8 months ago. The busiest year was 2024, with 249 episodes published. Published by The First TV.

Episodes
318
Running
2024–2025 · 1y
Median length
22 min
Cadence
Near-daily

From the publisher

As Donald Trump prepares for his historic second term, America on Trial with Josh Hammer brings you breaking news and analysis on the biggest legal issues facing the nation. What will happen to President Trump’s legal cases? Will Joe Biden pardon his son before departing the White House? Can Trump pardon himself? America on Trial covers all the action every morning, helping you stay one step ahead of the media spin... Subscribe and listen to America on Trial with Josh Hammer wherever you download your favorite podcasts. America on Trial covers all the action every morning, helping you stay one step ahead of the media spin on decisions that will impact our nation for years to come. ABOUT THE HOST: Josh Hammer is the host of the brand-new First TV Podcast "America on Trial." - He's also Senior Editor-at-Large of Newsweek, where he hosts "The Josh Hammer Show" podcast and a syndicated radio program. A frequent pundit and essayist on political, legal and cultural issues, Josh is also a research fellow with the Edmund Burke Foundation, a fellow with the Palm Beach Freedom Institute and counsel and policy advisor for the Internet Accountability Project.

Latest Episodes

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Sep 22, 202513 min

BONUS CONTENT: Government Bureaucracy & The Bible

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The Bible wrote about government corruption, from bureaucracy to downright wickedness. There's nothing new under the sun, but what does God command us to do with it? Check out this bonus episode of Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Politics By Faith Podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politics-by-faith-w-mike-slater/id1645424449 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202513 min

S1 Ep 293March 31st, 2025: DC Circuit Panel Rules in Favor of the Unitary Executive

Josh Hammer explains the significance of Friday's DC Circuit ruling in Wilcox v. Trump, in which a three-judge panel ruled in favor of the unitary executive. Also, Elon Musk is being sued in Wisconsin before tomorrow's big state supreme court election there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 202514 min

S1 Ep 292March 28th, 2025: The Fate of TikTok and the ‘Ghost Gun’ Debate at SCOTUS

Josh Hammer analyzes the legal fate of TikTok, which could be sold by Chinese-owned ByteDance as soon as this coming week. Also, Josh analyzes this week's big SCOTUS decision, involving regulation of so-called "ghost guns." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202513 min

S1 Ep 291March 27th, 2025: Judge Boasberg’s Ludicrous TRO Upheld by DC Circuit

Josh Hammer breaks down yesterday's disappointing ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, in which an ideologically mixed three-judge panel upheld Judge "Jeb" Boasbeg's temporary restraining order issued against the Trump administration's recent invocation of the Alien Enemies Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 202513 min

S1 Ep 290March 26th, 2025: What Is the Deal With 'Signalgate?'

Josh Hammer separates fact from fiction when it comes to the "Signalgate" group chat scandal that has captivated Washington, D.C.—as well as our broader political discourse. Plus, an update on President Trump v. Judge Boasberg and Trump's latest transformative executive order, this time on securing election integrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202517 min

S1 Ep 289March 25th, 2025: Boasberg Doubles Down While Trump Argues at the DC Circuit

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Mar 25, 202521 min

S1 Ep 288March 24th, 2025: Leftists Freak Out Over Trump’s New White House Legal Memo

Josh Hammer explains a potentially exciting new ICE-IRS data partnership and then unpacks the subject of the latest left-wing freak-out—a White House memo on abuse of the legal system that was released over the weekend. Plus, the latest in Trump's separation-of-powers standoff with Judge "Jeb" Boasberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 202520 min

S1 Ep 287March 21st, 2025: YUGE: Trump Strikes Massive Blow Against Department of Education

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Mar 21, 202520 min

S1 Ep 286March 20th, 2025: Trump Versus Boasberg: Where Things Stand

Josh Hammer sounds off on the latest act of judicial insurrection, against a salutary Trump administration policy on transgender service members. Josh then updates us on where things currently stand in the rapidly unfolding legal drama that is Judge "Jeb" Boasberg versus President Donald Trump. Plus, an update on Josh's new book out earlier this week, Israel and Civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 202517 min

S1 Ep 285March 19th, 2025: Chief Justice John Roberts Is WILDLY Out of Line With His New Trump Criticism

Josh Hammer updates us on the latest judicial ruling against DOGE, the continued left-wing meltdown over President Trump's invocation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, and Chief Justice John Roberts' unhinged latest attack on President Donald Trump. Plus, Josh provides an update on his new book, Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 202517 min

S1 Ep 284March 18th, 2025: What Is the Alien Enemies Act? Plus, Josh Hammer’s Book Is Out Today!

Josh Hammer goes deep on the new statute that is suddenly at the center of our political conversation—the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. What exactly does this law say—and just as important, what does it not say? Also, today is publication day for Josh's brand-new book, Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Purchase your copy today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 202519 min

BONUS CONTENT: Trump Orders DEVASTATING Strikes On Iranian-Backed Houthis

"YOUR TIME IS UP!" Trump Orders DEVASTATING Strikes On Iranian-Backed Houthis In Yemen President Trump has ordered big-time strikes on the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. Jesse Kelly discusses the move with Josh Hammer, author of Israel and Civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202511 min

S1 Ep 283March 17th, 2025: The Showdown Is Here! Trump Fights Back Against the Judicial Insurrection.

Josh Hammer unpacks everything you need to know about this weekend's massive separation-of-powers showdown between Washington, D.C.-based Judge James Boasberg and the Trump ICE, in terms of Trump's invocation of an 18th-century statute to expedite the deportation of noncitizen Tren de Aragua thugs. Can Trump "ignore" this lawless court order? Plus, Trump's big Department of Justice speech at "Main Justice" on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202520 min

S1 Ep 282March 14th, 2025: Birthright Citizenship Finally Makes It to SCOTUS!

Josh Hammer analyzes the latest desperate acts of the lower-court left-wing judicial "#resistance" before today's deep dive centers on the impending birthright citizenship showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court. Is the big argument day finally almost here? Maybe—but maybe not. Plus, the case for Ed Martin as U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 202518 min

S1 Ep 281March 13th, 2025: Linda McMahon Is on the Education Department Warpath

Your host Josh Hammer unpacks the Trump administration's clear desire to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education in its entirety. How much can be done via executive order, exactly, and how much requires Congress to act? Plus, Chuck Schumer beclowns himself yet again—this time when it comes to pro-Hamas miscreant Mahmoud Khalil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 202518 min

S1 Ep 280March 12th, 2025: Mahmoud Khalil and the Leftist-Jihadist Assault on American Sovereignty

Josh Hammer updates us on the latest Trump administration-related legal developments before returning to the continuing legal fallout over the arrest and attempted deportation of pro-Hamas former Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil. Can the Trump ICE easily remove Khalil—and any other noncitizen jihadi apologist? Plus, another act of desperation from the anti-Trump judicial "#resistance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 202519 min

S1 Ep 279March 11th, 2025: The Law Is on Trump’s Side: Deport the Campus Jihadis!

Josh Hammer explains the overwhelming case for the discretionary deportation of any individual alien—legal or illegal—so long as the alien acts in a subversive manner against the sovereign. Here in the United States, the sovereign is "We the People!" Josh then discusses his Federalist Society event in Miami last night and his forthcoming debut book—out one week from today—Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 202520 min

S1 Ep 278March 10th, 2025: Take That, Google! Trump DOJ Doubles Down on Key Big Tech Fight.

Josh Hammer provides legal updates on USAID funding and embattled NYC Mayor Eric Adams before today's deep dive centers on a key Trump DOJ court filing against Big Tech monopolist Google. Plus, POLITICO's hilarious bemusement about MAGA and Amy Coney Barrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 202518 min

S1 Ep 277March, 7th, 2025: Hampton Dellinger, Gwynne Wilcox, and the Fight for Executive Branch Integrity

Josh Hammer updates us on the twin lawsuits of Hampton Dellinger and Gwynne Wilcox, both of which have the potential to result in the overturning of a terribly flawed New Deal-era separation-of-powers precedent. Also, Hunter Biden says he's going broke and the Trump administration is apparently seeking to abolish the Department of Education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 202520 min
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