The Josh Hammer Show

Josh opens the show with the latest developments in Iran, breaking down where things stand and what comes next. He explains why two things can be true at once—America has made real gains, but the job is far from finished—and lays out the four key benchmarks that must be met before the conflict can truly be considered over. Josh then turns to the ongoing redistricting battles still making headlines, previewing what to expect in the aftermath of last week’s Supreme Court ruling. He also makes the case against early voting, while offering a compromise: a national Election Day holiday. Later, Josh discusses the collapse of Spirit Airlines and whether there was anything the government could—or should—have done to prevent it. He wraps up by diving into the current state of antitrust law and what it means for corporate mergers moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh opens the show by breaking down what’s really at stake in the redistricting battles unfolding across the country. He explains why Republicans may currently have the upper hand after both Democrat- and Republican-leaning states moved to redraw their congressional maps. Josh is then joined by Ken Cuccinelli, National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, to discuss the latest developments in Virginia’s redistricting fight and where the legal battle currently stands. Later, Josh reacts to the latest out of California, where liberal lawmakers are floating the idea of a wealth tax, and reminds listeners who is actually footing the bill in America’s progressive tax system. Josh closes the show by discussing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s appearance on Capitol Hill this week, highlighting one key moment from his testimony that many in the media are missing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh opens the show by taking aim at the dangerous rhetoric coming from the Left, including late-night host Jimmy Kimmel doubling down after joking about the assassination of the President. Josh breaks down why this kind of rhetoric is becoming normalized in mainstream culture—and why the media refuses to hold its own side accountable. Josh then turns to the latest developments in Iran and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, reacting to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments about the possibility of a ceasefire and what it could mean for America’s role moving forward. Later in the show, Josh is joined by Professor Richard Epstein, author of The Myth of Birthright Citizenship: What the 14th Amendment Really Says. Epstein joins Josh to unpack the history of the 14th Amendment and explain why the modern debate over birthright citizenship is often built on misconceptions—and what the Constitution actually says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh opens the show with the rumors swirling about a possible Supreme Court vacancy this summer. If it happens, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Josh lays out exactly the kind of justice he believes belongs on the court and asks the question Republicans must answer: are they serious about putting a true constitutional conservative on the bench — or are we headed for another David Souter mistake? Rachel Bovard, Vice President of Programs at the Conservative Partnership Institute, joins Josh to break down the latest battles in Washington, including the push for the SAVE America Act and the growing divide among Republicans over the massive reconciliation bill. Josh also dives into the latest developments with Iran, reacting to what Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Friday and what it means for U.S. policy moving forward. To close the show, Josh tackles the biggest question facing the country: who we are as a nation — and how immigration plays a defining role in that identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh opens the show by discussing the DOJ indictment of the SPLC. He breaks down what the indictment says and why Josh says the organization has spent years stoking division rather than combating hate.Josh then turns to the Virginia redistricting vote that just passed, explaining what it could mean for the political landscape and why other states may soon begin redrawing their own congressional maps in response. Josh is then joined by Mollie Hemingway, author of Alito, to discuss her new book exploring what we know—and what we don’t—about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Mollie also weighs in on the reports that Alito may retire this summer and what such a move would mean for the future balance of the Court.Josh also highlights a major court case out of Texas involving the Ten Commandments, before calling out a Democratic senator who sparked controversy by cheering against the United States during the war with Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh opens the show by breaking down the latest developments in Iran following the events of the weekend and what they signal about where the conflict may be heading. He also explains why the opening—and potential closing—of the Strait of Hormuz carries enormous consequences for global energy markets and geopolitical stability.Josh is then joined by Samuel Goldman, Associate Professor of Humanities at the University of Florida’s Hamilton School, to discuss Christian Zionism—what it is, where it comes from, and why the topic is more relevant today than ever before. The two explore the deep historical roots of the idea, tracing it back to the 1600s, and explain how it continues to shape modern political and religious debates.Josh closes the show by discussing a tragic story that he argues could have been prevented, highlighting how the Left’s soft-on-crime policies continue to put innocent lives at risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh opens the show by tackling the growing rumors of a potential Supreme Court vacancy later this year and what it could mean for the future balance of the Court. He shares his thoughts on who he believes should be considered for the highest court in the land and makes the case that now is not the time for a “go-along-to-get-along” nominee—but rather a no-nonsense conservative willing to stand firm on the Constitution.Josh is then joined by Lara Trump, former RNC co-chair and Trump campaign senior advisor, to discuss the endgame in the war with Iran and how the conflict could shape the political landscape heading into the midterm elections. She also weighs in on the narrative that Republican momentum is fading—and why she believes the reality looks very different.Josh wraps up the show by reacting to Vice President JD Vance’s remarks at a recent TPUSA event, highlighting what his comments say about the direction of the conservative movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a packed news cycle, Josh opens the show with the latest developments involving Iran, as the military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz enters its second day. Josh breaks down where things stand with the ongoing peace talks and the many moving pieces shaping the situation. Josh is then joined by Lee Smith, writer for Tablet Magazine and author of The China Matrix, to discuss Iran and what it will take to know when the job there is truly complete. Smith also offers insight into how Iran’s military is responding to the war. Later, Josh reacts to a bombshell report from the Department of Justice regarding biased enforcement of the FACE Act by the Biden administration against pro-life activists. Josh explains why the revelations matter and how conservatives should respond. Josh also dives into the latest political fallout after Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned following sexual assault allegations that surfaced over the weekend—and why the sudden return of #MeToo-style scrutiny in this case caught many observers by surprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show, Josh breaks down the ceasefire deal announced earlier this week and where things stand now. He explains how Iran appears to be falling short of its commitments and what that could mean for the prospects of a longer-term peace agreement. Josh is then joined by "Breaking History" podcast host Eli Lake to help make sense of the latest developments in Iran and what they could signal moving forward. Later in the show, Josh reacts to comments from the head of NATO that seem to echo the president’s criticism that NATO allies are not pulling their weight. Josh also discusses the Dignity Act, recently introduced on Capitol Hill, which would grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, and explains why he believes the MAGA base will strongly oppose it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show, Josh takes a deep dive into the major legal battles shaping the country. He explains what the Founding Fathers intended with our system of three branches of government before being joined by Article III Project Founder and President Mike Davis. The two discuss the birthright citizenship case now before the Supreme Court and Davis reacts to the news that Attorney General Pam Bondi was removed from her position last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh opens the show by discussing the heroic rescue operation over the weekend involving soldiers in Iran. He breaks down the high-level strategy that made the mission possible and the “next-level chess” that went into bringing the service members home safely. Josh also examines the reaction from the Left to the ongoing war, highlighting some of the more outrageous comments that have surfaced. He then addresses the misinformation being spread about Donald Trump before turning to the breaking news of Attorney General Pam Bondi being fired, what led to the decision, and what it could mean moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh takes a deep dive into the historical roots of Left-wing political violence, tracing the ideology and movements back to the late 1700s and highlighting some of the violent episodes that shaped modern political extremism. Later, Josh is joined by author Jamie Glazov to discuss his new book United in Hate and the ideological forces driving today’s political Left. The two examine why authoritarian impulses often emerge within Leftist movements and how those ideas collide with principles like human rights, liberty, and democratic governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show, Josh opens by discussing how Tyler Robinson’s defense team is attempting to sow doubt in the case—and how the usual bad actors on the Right are seizing on that effort to fuel conspiracy theories. Josh then turns to the Supreme Court, where free speech once again prevailed and the state of Colorado once again came up short in a major ruling. Later, Josh breaks down the latest developments involving Iran and reacts to comments from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth about the current situation. And finally, Josh reflects on the rise and fall of Tiger Woods, and what we can all learn from the lessons surrounding his most recent DUI. Charlie Kirk Conspiracy Idiocy and Free Speech Wins Again at SCOTUS. Todays show is sponsored by IFCJ and Angel Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.