The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated
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The best segments and interviews from The Hugh Hewitt Show, condensed into one podcast. You can also watch Hugh Hewitt on Salem News Channel
Episodes
Can Republicans flip a few Senate seats?
Hugh discusses the key races in the upcoming midterm elections and talks with Michele Tafoya, Emily Domenech, Seth Mandel, Michael Youssef, Comfortably Smug. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump announces new shipyards in Ohio and California
Hugh discusses the midterm elections, Iran, the new shipyards coming to Ohio/California, and talks with Senator Shelley Moore-Capito, Alex Gray, David Drucker, Byron York, Rich Lowry, Michael Whatley, and Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Election 2026, Polling, and Iran updates
Hugh discusses the key races in the upcoming primary elections and talks with John Sununu, Senator Tom Cotton, Salena Zito, Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), James Lileks, and a discussion with Brian Kilmeade about his new book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Weekend Pod
The Polls, The Polls, The Polls: Hugh is joined by John Ellis, Matt Continetti, and Ben Domenech for a look back at the week’s news. Plus, Haviv Rettig Gur in case you missed it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the world, Israel, the U.S. and American Jews better or worse off than 3 years ago?
Hugh discusses the midterm elections, the anniversary of 10/7, and talks with Jim Geraghty, Senator Tom Cotton, Adam Howard, Phil Balboni, Eli Lake, Victorino Matus, Riley Owen, Josh Kraushaar, and Haviv Rettig Gur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 3rd Anniversary of the October 7th attacks
Hugh discusses the anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel and talks with Senator Thom Tillis, Noah Rothman, Jonathan Williams, Sarah Bedford, John Podhoretz, Jim Talent, Mary Katharine Ham, Robert C. O'Brien, and Dr. Robert Jeffress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Midterm Messaging, and the Houthis' no good, very bad day
Col. Kurt Schlichter fills in for Hugh and talks with Matt Continetti, John Ashbrook, David Drucker, Byron York, Rep. Mike Collins, and Ed Morrissey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Oil is Flowing, AES on Fox News again, and the Cornell 7
Hugh discusses Iran, the upcoming Israeli elections, Abdul El-Sayed, the Cornell 7 story, and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Salena Zito, James Lileks, Spencer Klavan, and Bethany Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Weekend Pod
Hugh discusses the news of the week with John Ellis, Eli Lake, Matt Continetti, Ben Domenech, Rich Golderber, and Jonathan Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USS Theodore Roosevelt leaves San Diego for Middle East
Hugh discusses the attempted hijacking of the Israel-bound FlyDubai flight, Iran, the midterms, and talks with Eliana Johnson, Senator Tom Cotton, Vic Matus, Jim Geraghty, Charles C. W. Cooke, and Josh Kraushaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The RAF Fairford Terror Plot and FlyDubai Attempted Hijacking
Hugh discusses the Iran, the RAF Fairford terror plot, the attempted hijacking of the Israel-bound FlyDubai flight earlier today, and talks with Danielle Pletka, Sarah Bedford, Sen. Jon Husted, Jim Talent, Abe Greenwald, and Mary Katharine Ham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Abdul El-Sayed Special
Hugh devoted Tuesday’s show to the immense amount of audio/video from the most radical major party nominee of Hugh’s lifetime: AES. He talks with David Drucker, Byron York, and Matt Continetti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New steel plant in Iowa announced, The "Hormuz Shuttle" and a look "Inside DOGE" with Tyler Hassen
Hugh talks with Ryan Fazio, Dr. Michael Oren, Salena Zito, Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), James Lileks, and Tyler Hassen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Weekend Pod
Hugh discusses the news of the week with John Ellis, Eli Lake, Matt Continetti, and Lisa Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The End Game in Iran, Trump/Xi Summit, and Midterm Mania
Col. Kurt Schlichter fills in for Hugh and talks with Jim Hanson, Col. Rob Maness (USAF, Ret.), Vic Matus, Josh Kraushaar, Eric Wessan, and Cameron Arcand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DOJ Finds Race Discrimination in Admissions, Trump Meets Xi for Summit
Col. Kurt Schlichter fills in for Hugh and talks with AAG Harmeet Dhillon, Noah Rothman, Senator Tim Sheehy, Mary Katharine Ham, Jim Talent, Senator Dave McCormick, Rep. Mike Collins, and Steve Toth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump addresses the UN General Assembly
Col. Kurt Schlichter fills in for Hugh and talks with Michael Duncan, David Drucker, Matt Continetti, Thomas Anderson, Byron York, and Jill Simonian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico sue Trump administration over WH press ban
Col. Kurt Schlichter fills in for Hugh and talks with Ken Paxton, Will Chamberlain, Salena Zito, and Chris Stigall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Macklemore, Midterms, and the Media
Mark Davis fills in for Hugh and talks with Eli Lake, Matt Continetti, Ben Domenech, and Tarzana Joe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Piker: America worse than al-Qaeda "pound for pound"
Hugh discusses the AI scare, the midterm elections, and talks with Sebastian Lai, Victorino Matus, Josh Kraushaar, Jim Geraghty, and Seth Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Houthis, The Midterms, and Beating AI Doomerism
Hugh discusses the AI scare, the midterm elections, and talks with Senator Jon Husted, Sarah Bedford, Spencer Klavan, Jim Talent, Alex Kolodin, David Bahnsen, and Mary Katharine Ham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winning the A.I. race, El-Sayed and Talarico's latest faceplants
Hugh discusses the AI scare, the midterm elections, and talks with Michele Tafoya, Josh Holmes, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Robert C. O'Brien, Byron York, and Matt Continetti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A.I. Doomerism, Trump Dividends, and the Bab al-Mandab/Hormuz straits
Hugh discusses the AI scare, the $5000 Trump Dividend, the Houthis in Yemen backed by Iran, and talks with Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen, Dr. Michael Oren, Danny Seiden, Senator Tom Cotton, Tim Pawlenty, and Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Weekend Pod
A GOP Convention and the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with guests John Ellis, Eli Lake, Matt Continetti, Tarzana Joe, and a long conversation with Victor Davis Hanson about 9/11, the 25 years since, and the presidents who helmed the U.S. throughout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The RNC Convention, Remembering Charlie Kirk, and the latest in Iran
Hugh discusses 9/11, Charlie Kirk, the RNC convention, Iran, and talks with John Ondrasik, Dr. Michael Oren, Senator Tom Cotton, Vic Matus, Jim Geraghty, Salena Zito, Bethany Mandel, and Nicholas Leone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lindsay Clancy Saga and Democrats' obsession with Israel
Tudor Dixon fills in for Hugh from Michigan and talks with Kyle Olson, Noah Rothman, Morgonn McMichael Brown, Pastor Jerry Bishop, Jesse Arm, Jim Talent, Julian Epstein, Mary Katharine Ham, and Theo Wold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Hugh discusses memories of 9/11 as we approach the 25th anniversary of the attacks, and talks with Rich Lowry, James Lileks, Bret Baier, Alex Gray, John Byrnes, Byron York, Robert C. O'Brien, and Matt Continetti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Weekend Pod
John Ellis, Eli Lake, Matt Continetti, and Ben Domenech joined Hugh for look-backs at the week and Senator Ted Cruz was a special guest to talk about his terrific new book “Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Midterms, Data Centers, and The AM Radio In Every Car Act
Hugh discusses the midterm elections and talks with Henry Olsen, Phil Balboni, Taylor Budowich, Vic Matus, Josh Kraushaar, Jim Geraghty, Rep. Steve Scalise, and Cory GardnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Budget, Medicare Reform, and Blue vs Red Higher-Ed
Hugh discusses Abdul El-Sayed, Medicare reform, the Iran conflict, and talks with Rep. Steve Womack, Jonathan Williams, Sarah Bedford, John Podhoretz, Mary Katharine Ham, Jim Talent, and Rep. Pat Harrigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The War in Iran and The Battle for the Senate
Hugh discusses the midterm elections, the Iran conflict, and talks with Matthew Continetti, John Ashbrook, Senator John Thune, Rep. Jason Smith, Byron York, and Haviv Rettig Gur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
U.S. and Iran trade strikes, SCOTUS allows East Wing construction to resume
Hugh discusses the Iran conflict, the El-Sayed campaign's attempt to make amends with jewish voters, and SCOTUS' 5-4 decision to allow East Wing construction to resume with Dr. Michael Oren, Jesse Arm, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Weekend Pod
Piker, El-Sayed, Iran on the ropes and data centers and Dolly: Hugh talks with John Ellis, Eli Lake, Matt Continetti, and Ben Domenech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Democrats’ political sink hole: Hasan Piker
Hugh discusses Hasan Piker and talks with Spencer Klavan, Jonathan Williams, Eliana Johnson, John Sununu, Vic Matus, Josh Kraushaar, Jim Geraghty, and Abe Greenwald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canadian Tariffs, Hasan Piker, and the Case for Data Centers
Hugh discusses Operation Economic Outcast, Canadian tariffs, Hasan Piker, and talks with Mary Kissel, Noah Rothman, Bethany Mandel, Jim Talent, James Taylor, and Danielle Pletka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watters vs El-Sayed, Remembering Dolly Parton, and "Carbon Zero" by Dr. Craig Stanfill
Hugh discusses the Jesse Watters and Abdul El-Sayed interview, the passing of Dolly Parton, and talks with James Lileks, Bret Baier, Byron York, Matt Continetti, and Dr. Craig Stanfill about his latest novel "Carbon Zero".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sec. Bessent announces "Operation Economic Outcast"
Hugh discusses Operation Economic Outcast, the Iran conflict, the Cleveland Browns, and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Senator Tom Cotton, Salena Zito, and Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Weekend Pod
The Chief Justice allows East Wing construction to proceed, and the DSA continues its march through the Democrats. Hugh talks the news of the week with Eli Lake, Charles C. W. Cooke, Ben Domenech as well as a deep dive into President Trump’s Memorandum on American shipbuilding renewal with Captain Mark Vandroff (USN, Ret.).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Republicans Keep The Senate?
Hugh discusses the 2026 Senate candidates, Iran, and more with Jim Geraghty, Michele Tafoya, Vic Matus, Josh Kraushaar, Capt. Mark Vandross (USN, Ret.), and Seth Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The DSA Want To Abolish Everything
Hugh discusses the DSA, the upcoming midterm elections, and talks with Rep. Mike Collins, Jonathan Williams, Sarah Bedford, Michael Whatley, Jim Talent, Spencer Klavan, Amit Segal, Mary Katharine Ham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The East Wing files, The Woodward Dream Cruise, and The Constitution-hating Left
Hugh talks with Josh Holmes, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Christopher Rufo, Byron York, Michael Knowles, Noah Rothman, and John Campbell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Battle Over the White House East Wing
Hugh discusses the White House ballroom legal fight and talks with The Smart Guys 3.0 (James Phillips & Josh Blackman), James Lileks, Scott Brown, Salena Zito, Aaron Flint, Haviv Rettig Gur, and Bethany Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Weekend Pod
Hugh discusses the news of the week with John Ellis, Eli Lake, Matt Continetti, and Ben Domenech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pentagon spending updates, Abdul's Blues Clues, Leavitt steps down as Press Sec
Hugh talks with Jonathan Williams, Senator Susan Collins, Vic Matus, Josh Kraushaar, Bethany Mandel, and Jim Geraghty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Six States, One Story: The Polls Got It Wrong Again
Hugh discusses the election results from last night and talks with Noah Rothman, Bret Baier, John Podhoretz, Jim Talent, Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), and Comfortably Smug.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Primary Day in 6 States
Hugh discusses the election in Wisconsin, the Michigan Senate race, the midterms and Iran with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Matthew Continetti, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michigan's Socialism Test
Hugh discusses the Abdul El-Sayed and the Michigan Senate race and talks with Senator Tom Cotton, Salena Zito, and Phil Balboni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Alex Marlow Show - Bibles and Bourbon with Country Icon Lee Greenwood
In this Episode of the Alex Marlow Show, Alex is joined by Lee Greenwood, the Country music icon. Lee opens up about his personal experiences and the inspiration behind his hit song, which has become an anthem for many Americans. He shares stories about his time in the music industry, from performing alongside Elvis to touring with the U.S.O. and supporting our troops. Lee also discusses his work with President Trump, including the time he performed at the Kennedy Center's America's 250th anniversary celebration, where he was joined by the President on stage. https://www.preborn.com/marlow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Weekend Pod
Have Democrats blown themselves up with the Abdul El Sayed/Hasan Piker ticket in Michigan? John Ellis, Eli Lake, Charles C. W. Cooke, Ben Domenech, and Rep. Mike Collins joined Hugh to reflect on the narrow decision Michigan Democrats to nominate a radical’s radical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vice President Vance returns to The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh interviews Vice President J.D. Vance about his new book "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith" and talks with Michele Tafoya, Lisa Demuth, Laurie Buckhout, Tom Weiler, Josh Kraushaar, and Ariel Whitman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.