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Politics, law, and culture collide as Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer charts a path forward for American conservatism and exposes the woke Left. A voice for the New Right, Hammer delivers blistering commentary and weekly interviews with today's top conservative thinkers.

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EXPOSED: Biden's Massive DOJ Witch Hunt

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Today, Josh breaks down the bombshell revelations dropped by the GOP Senate Judiciary Committee, exposing the sweeping abuses of power by Joe Biden’s weaponized DOJ. He then takes on the latest manufactured outrage over one of his own op-eds, calling out the bad actors who are once again trying to divide the Right. Josh closes with sharp analysis of President Trump’s high-stakes meeting in China with Xi Jinping, and what it means for America’s future.

Seth Dillon Takes on the Grifters Destroying MAGA

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Today, Josh welcomes Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, for a no-holds-barred conversation about the grifters infecting the Right. Together, they call out the bad actors who spew nonsense, profit off outrage, and do more harm than good to the conservative movement. Josh and Seth explain why exposing these voices is the best way to deal with them—and why Republicans must draw clear lines, unite around core principles, and refuse to compromise on non-negotiable values.

No Deal, No Food Stamps — Thanks to the Dems

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

On today’s show, Josh blasts Democrats for driving Americans straight into this shutdown. If millions of families lose their food stamps next week, it’s because Democrats refuse to compromise and put ideology ahead of the people they claim to care about. Josh explains why the Left owns this crisis and why their obstruction has left no deal on the table. Meanwhile, President Trump is strengthening America abroad, meeting with Japan’s new prime minister and landing a massive trade deal that puts America first. Josh closes with the latest in the NYC mayoral race, exposing the corrupt players flocking to radical Zohran Mamdani.

Mamdani Represents the Radical Left Gone Wrong

Monday, October 27, 2025

Today, Josh warns about the very real threat America could face if Zohran Mamdani ever became mayor of New York City, exposing his radical agenda and his attempt to play the victim card over 9/11. Josh then shifts to the high seas, breaking down the U.S. military’s targeting of drug boats in the Caribbean. He wraps up with the Left’s latest meltdown—this time over President Trump adding a ballroom to the White House.

Democrats = Dumpster Fire: How the Dems Went Off the Rails

Friday, October 24, 2025

Today, Josh takes aim at the dumpster fire that is today’s Democratic Party—from AOC to Jasmine Crockett—and asks: where did the Democrats go so wrong? He contrasts the party of old, whose ideas and principles would never survive in today’s radical climate, with the out-of-touch extremism we see now. From pushing biological men into women’s sports to defending open borders, Democrats are not only on the wrong side of history—they’re on the wrong side of the polls.

Border Security vs. Liberal Chaos

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Josh Hammer exposes why liberals are wrong on immigration and breaks down President Trump’s biggest border wins. Special guest Mark Krikorian joins to discuss the first 10 months of Trump’s immigration agenda and what’s still ahead.

Freedom Comes from God, Not Washington

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

On today’s show, Josh reflects on the roots of America and the vital role the Hebrew Bible played in shaping our nation. He highlights the Bible’s influence on Western civilization and its foundational connection to the concept of individual rights. Josh explores what both the Founders and Scripture teach us about personal freedom, responsibility, and respect for others. He also takes aim at socialism, arguing that its vision is misguided when viewed through the lens of biblical teaching, and explains why caring for one another is a duty of society—not the government.

The Rise of Rogue Judges: Can Checks and Balances Survive?

Monday, October 20, 2025

In this episode, Josh dives into the history of the Supreme Court and the constitutional framework of checks and balances meant to prevent unelected judges from ruling over the will of the people. He traces the earliest cases of lower court injunctions and draws a direct line to the wave of injunctions currently being used to block President Trump’s agenda. Josh argues that this represents nothing less than a “judicial insurrection” and warns about its consequences for American democracy. He also previews some of the most consequential cases on the Supreme Court’s new docket, offering insights into what they could mean for the future of law and politics in the United States.

Bolton Indicted, No Kings Nonsense, and the Future of the Right

Friday, October 17, 2025

On today’s show, Josh Hammer opens with the indictment of former National Security Advisor John Bolton, explaining why no one is above the law and breaking down the strength of the case against him. He then turns to the “No Kings” rallies taking place across the country this weekend, calling them misguided distractions and urging participants to, as he puts it, “touch grass” and find something more meaningful to do with their time. Josh also takes aim at those on the right who are sowing division within the movement, and considers what—if anything—can be done to bring conservatives back together.

Josh Hammer's Mission

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Josh Hammer opens up about his mission and what viewers can expect from his new show, reflects on Erika Kirk’s moving tribute to her late husband, and breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East peace deal.

Freedom Won: Trump Delivers Hostage Release

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

On today’s show, Josh Hammer explains why there’s cause for celebration with the release of 20 hostages who had been held by Hamas terrorists for two long years. Josh breaks down why the Trump administration deserves full credit for securing their freedom and highlights how this moment underscores the strength of President Trump’s foreign policy. He also questions whether Hamas can truly be trusted to lay down their weapons and honor the path toward peace.

Peace Deal or Pipe Dream? Plus, Can the Right Weed Out Its Grifters?

Monday, October 13, 2025

On today’s show, Josh Hammer reacts to the Israel–Hamas peace deal—cautiously hopeful but wary of Hamas keeping its word. Josh also breaks down New York AG Tish James' indictment scandal and fires back at Candace Owens' latest horrific smears, including her outrageous claim that he had foreknowledge of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Josh exposes the anti-Semitism behind her attack and makes the case for why the truth still matters.

Josh Hammer Responds to Candace Owens’ Attack on Him

Thursday, October 9, 2025

On today’s show, Josh Hammer responds directly to Candace Owens’ defamatory attack on him—including her outrageous allegation that he somehow had foreknowledge of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Josh exposes the sheer insanity of her claims, points out the malicious timing of her smear while he was offline for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, and lays bare the toxic undercurrent of antisemitism fueling her rhetoric. He also unpacks the broader implications of this kind of reckless conspiracism: how it poisons public debate, undermines conservative unity, and distracts from the real battles we need to fight. Josh makes the case for why truth still matters—and why character assassination from within must be called out.

Two Years Later: Israel’s Pain, America’s Interest

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

On today’s show, Josh marks the anniversary of the barbaric terrorist attack that struck Israel two years ago—a day of bloodshed and horror the world must never forget. He exposes how the scars of that evil are still tearing through families and communities across Israel and recounts what he witnessed on the ground during his recent visit. Josh doesn’t pull punches as he tackles the defining question of our time: will America continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel in its fight for survival, or will weakness and wavering hand the terrorists exactly what they want?

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Shutdown Lies, Hamas Delusions, and Fixing the Military

Monday, October 6, 2025

On today’s show, Josh breaks down the so-called “partial government shutdown” and exposes what Democrats are still demanding you pay for — even after Republicans already passed a bill to stop it. He lays out the only real way the war in Gaza ends and explains why Hamas has zero intention of making peace. And Josh backs Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s mission to cut the bloat, strip away the nonsense, and return the military to what it’s supposed to be: strong, lean, and focused on winning.

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Limited Government Works — Shutdowns Prove It

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Today Josh lays out why he isn’t afraid of a government shutdown — and why a limited, efficient government is far better than the bloated one liberals want to force on you. He points out that, like millions of Americans, he woke up today and life went on as usual. Josh also breaks down the real reason Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on a budget and explains why this is truly a Democrat shutdown, driven by their loyalty to the illegal alien lobby.

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Trump & Netanyahu’s Deal: A Peace Plan Doomed by Hamas

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Today, Josh exposes the real stakes from Monday’s White House meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. He lays out why the U.S.–Israel bond is unshakable, why the Palestinian Authority can never be trusted with Gaza, and why Hamas will flat-out reject the so-called “deal” on the table.

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Fanning the Flames: Leftist Violence, a Supreme Court Showdown, and the UN Circus

Monday, September 29, 2025

On today’s show, Josh takes aim at the Left’s escalating violence and the media figures who keep pouring gasoline on the fire. He breaks down the upcoming Supreme Court case that could shape our future — one every American should be watching closely. And Josh doesn’t hold back on the United Nations, exposing it as a globalist clown show that only the radical left still takes seriously.

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Honoring Charlie Kirk, Exposing Tucker’s Lies, and Calling Out the UN

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Josh unpacks the powerful moments from Charlie Kirk’s memorial in Glendale, AZ, praising the Turning Point team and spotlighting voices like Erika Kirk. He torches Tucker Carlson for trying to rewrite Charlie’s faith and expose yet another attempt to drive a wedge between Christians and Jews. Josh then takes aim at the UN General Assembly as more nations disgracefully move to recognize a "Palestinian" state.

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