Townhall Review | Full Interviews & Monologues

Hugh Hewitt with Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman, “Politico Playbook” writers and authors of, The Hill to Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump’s America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane preview the Mueller report and play a cut of the charitable Beto O'Rourke from the campaign trail, who equates his public service in Congress as the same thing as charitable giving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin McCullough invites David French to share insights from his National Review piece "Notre Dame Burns, and the Church Weeps."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt invites Evan Thomas, “Newsweek” editor-at-large to discuss the inspiring life of Sandra Day O'Connor, all of which is detailed in his New York Times best-selling just-released book, First: Sandra Day O’Connor. O'Connor, as the name of the book implies, was the first woman Supreme Court Justice. She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and served until 2006.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane talk about why Hugh ran over a curb with his car, and how it somehow is Duane's fault.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Prager invites Ben Shapiro to share perspectives from his book, The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane give you the behind the scenes details of why today's Post-Game show is so short - Hugh had to go home and watch Game of Thrones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Martin invites Dr. Everett Piper, President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University and author of Not a Day Care, discuss the punishment of Christian college students who have a different perspective than that of their liberal professors or peers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane conclude the week by talking about baseball and what's ahead on the Aftershow with Duane and Friday co-host James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michael Oren, outgoing Member of the Knesset and current Deputy Minister of Israel –he did not run this year– and formerly Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, joined Hugh Hewitt to discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s sweeping victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane play another cut that didn't make the normal show, but needed to be played.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt and Ambassador John Bolton discussing Iran and their desire to restart the Iran Deal. They also discuss the blackouts in Venezuela caused by the Maduro and Chavez regimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's always a good day when you make the National Security Adviser spontaneously belly laugh and something said by a Democratic presidential candidate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt with Noah C. Rothman, Associate Editor at “Commentary,” NBC News contributor, and author of, “Unjust: Social Justice and the Unmaking of America,”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane go over the best video cut of the day that naturally Hugh missed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane talk about baseball and show prep, and what will probably lead tomorrow, which is Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declaring the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane brings you up to speed on the number of candidates either already in or seriously considering a run for president on the Democratic side. Please...no wagering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane discuss how Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made news, but sadly no one will know, because the Hugh Hewitt website is broken and won't let either of them post anything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri on the Senate's pending rule change, circuit court judges eligible for senior status, and the need for a special counsel to look at 2016 perfidy within the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane talk about who's up and who's down in the Democratic presidential primaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane discuss April Fools pranks, Mrs. Hewitt's shoe collection, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' foolish view of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane discuss Hugh's IT prowess, and his lack of ability to pull an early April Fool's Joke on Hughniverse.com Aftershow subscribers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane and Kurt speculate wildly about how Trumpy the Trump rally in Michigan will be tonight after the week the President has had.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Davis and Andy McCarthy discuss why Jussie Smollet's 16 felony charges were dropped and what this means for the Chicago criminal justice system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane talk about a very scary new report by Bill Gertz about missile launchers China's developing that can be launched from cargo ships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane wrap up the show by Hugh doing that rare feat - complimenting his production staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane discuss how the media will have to pivot from the Donald Trump collusion nonsense to survive, and why Duane thinks they won't let it go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane talk about AB239 and the sex education changes in California schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane do a little CSI on John Hickenlooper's story that he took his mom to see a porn movie when he was 18, and then they discuss the history and possible future of what Hugh's theme song is going to be after Game of Thrones wraps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane argue over the new Mike Trout contract and whether it's good for baseball or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane bicker over the number sequencing on today's cut sheet, which Hugh didn't even use, and covers the cultural differences between the flatlanders of Tustin and the snooty hill people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt interviews Arthur C. Brooks, opinion writer for The Washington Post and president of the American Enterprise Institute, about his new book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane rethink their professional existence after Hugh interviews Arthur Brooks, author of Love Your Enemies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard Schultz, former Chairman and CEO of Starbucks, and author of, From the Ground Up: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Duane talk about what didn't actually break in the studio while Hugh was away, much to the surprise of Hugh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh returns from his Southeast Asia cruise, and breaks down the interview he conducted today with independent presidential candidate Howard Schultz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Prager shares his thoughts on the media's reaction to Tucker Carlson's interview with a shock jock. Dennis later gets into how the Left destroys everything it touches. Case in point: women's athletics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane shares the talk radio angle of the college cheating scandal, and why it's such a great story, in a disgusting, revolting way, and gives an example with another parent indicted after bribing Georgetown and USC to accept her daughter and son as athletic recruits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane analyzes the realities of Meatless Mondays in New York City schools as announced by Bill de Blasio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Gallagher and Kellyanne Conway discuss the dangerous push for Socialism among Democrats running for president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane brings the latest news of more defense of anti-Semitism by the Democratic Party, this time from James Clyburn, the number three ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Prager shares recent statements from Martina Navratilova and Sharron Davies concerning whether transgender women should be allowed to compete in women races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane and the HHS crew analyze whether the Los Angeles Times got their best and worst french fry list right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and U.S. Veteran advocate Gary Sinise talks with Dennis Prager about his book, Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane talks about how the Democrats may be about to throw away their best chance at the White House by rejecting Joe Biden before he even throws his hat in the ring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane picks up on where guest host Mark Davis left off on the Hugh Hewitt Show, and offers some insight why the re-election of Donald Trump may no longer be in doubt, and why it might really be even that close.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Davis asks Wilfred Reilly, professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, about his recent book, Hate Crime Hoax: How the Left is Selling a Fake Race War and about the Jussie Smollett case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane and Kurt cover the other news of the day besides the fact that there was no news out of Vietnam after the summit between Kim Jung Un and Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane and Kurt conduct the after action report on the Donald Trump, Jr. interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt speaks with Senator Lindsey Graham, Chair of Senate Judiciary, about the judicial confirmation freeze in the new Congress (And Syria).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.