It's debate night! Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Rep. Dave Joyce, Dr. Michael Oren, Jim Geraghty, Olivia Beavers, and Paul Winfree.

Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton joined me this morning to discuss opposition among conservatives to a government shutdown. Also on today's show: Bethany Mandel, co-founder of RightBooks4Kids, and Emily Seidel, CEO of Americans for Prosperity.

On today’s pod, Hugh reviews the ordinary activities of an average weekend and some higher-order tasks as well in the first edition of “Would You Let Joe Biden…"

An hour of Arthur Brooks on “Building the Life You Want” —the new best-seller he has co-authored with Oprah, including segments not heard on the radio this week.

The gloves come off in the GOP Caucus as NY Republican Lawler tells Hugh that the moderates are ready, willing and able to work with Democrats to break the deadlock. Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford add their commentary on the Matt Gaetz led blockade of a Republican budget.

Senator Tim Scott blasts Vivek Ramaswamy on Taiwan and Israel, and three congressmen try to explain why the House cannot pass a defense appropriations bill because of five House Republicans.

Arthur C. Brooks leads off today's show as I play the 2nd part of a 5-part interview about his latest book, "Build The Life You Want" which he co-authored with the one and only Oprah Winfrey. Senators Tom Cotton and James Lankford join me to discuss gridlock on spending bills and the latest on the border crisis. Former Congressman Mike Rogers is running for senate in Michigan and stopped by to discuss his campaign. Also on today's program: Jim Geraghty on the Jets' demise and GOP field, and Olivia Beavers reports from the hill on the latest movements from House GOP as the shutdown looms.

Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh. On today's program: David Drucker, Byron York, Bethany Mandel, and part 1 of Hugh's interview with Arthur C. Brooks about his new book.

Monday night football is back. Salena Zito brings us the Yinzer Report. Hugh talks energy policy with former Ambassador Robert C. O'Brien & Neil Auerbach. Jewish Insider editor-in-chief Josh Kraushaar shares his analysis with Hugh.

Hugh runs down the headlines and the key clips from Wednesday’s presidential campaigning and talks with Mary Katharine Ham about the 911heroesrun.com, the Ohio State vs George football, and the “Kings of the North” podcast. 

The Grand Old Pod is a subscription pod available, usually, only to members of the Hughniverse.com. But because Hugh, Duane and former Congressman John Campbell devoted most of the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday “Grand Old Pod” to Energy Secretary Granholm’s and NPR’s absurd EV “road-trip-that-isn’t-a-road-trip” we are combining those broadcast and making them available to everyone. Enjoy!

Today Hugh reviews the David Ignatius column from the Washington Post which has rocked the Beltway and talks with former Secretary of State Pompeo about the dangerous situation the United States faces with an infirm president.

Hugh talks 2024 with Bret Baier and Byron York but first, the full interview with Mustafa Suleyman about his new best-seller about AI: “The Coming Wave." Find the book here.

Kyle Mills returns to discuss his final Mitch Rapp novel, Hugh covers the news on The Rundown, and Senator Tom Cotton joins Hugh to discuss this day of remembrance, the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Code-Red-Mitch-Novel-Mills/dp/1982164999

Originally aired September 7th, 2023. Staying in GOP Switzerland, Hugh hosted former VP Pence and former NJ Gov Christie on the radio program today.

Hugh talks with Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson on the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden, the manifest infirmity of President Biden, and “old Twitter’s” censorship of him during COVID.

In an hour-long interview that ranged from the motives of prosecutors and whether he would take a deal to leave the race in exchange for the dropping of all charges, to the stability of Xi Jinping in office, the former president vows to win again and then "seek the truth" about all the charges against him.

Hugh covers the 2nd slowest news day of the year behind the 4th of July and talks with David Drucker, Byron York, Adm. James Stavridis (USN, Ret.), Bret Baier, and Sen. Tom Cotton.

Jonathan Haidt joined Hugh to discuss cell phones and young folks and why, absolutely, schools should BAN cell phones from campuses. Yesterday.

Chairman Mike Gallagher of the House Select Committee on China on American investment banks selling the ChiComs the rope and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on SecureYourVoteVirginia.com.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D, CA-17) joined me this morning for a wide-ranging discussion.

Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined me this AM, as did Sen. Tom Cotton.

Hugh spent most of an hour talking with Chairman Gallagher of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party about what the GOP candidates should be asked about Xi and the CCP Wednesday night.

David Sacks helped launch Governor Ron DeSantis' campaign on Twitter (now "X") and is a funder/activist of rapidly increasing influence. He's also a harsh critic of the U.S. aid to Ukraine. He joined me for a long conversation that ranged far and wide on national security issues. The transcript is available at HughHewitt.com.

Hugh talks with Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson about their book "Kabul" – available where book are sold and online at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kabul-Untold-Bidens-American-Warriors/dp/1546005307 Also on today's podcast: Jim Geraghty and Sen. Tom Cotton.

The fourth round of indictments of Donald Trump landed Monday night and reactions piled up online. Hugh discusses with Senate Judiciary Committee member John Kennedy, Fox News Bret Baier, Washington Examiner’s Byron York, and The Dispatch’s David Drucker.

Hugh talks with Vivek Ramaswamy, 2024 GOP Presidential candidate, and Michael Shear of The New York Times.

Hugh covers the news and talks with Chris Christie, Gov. Kim Reynolds, Sen. Tom Cotton, and David Rivkin.

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts, and Admiral James Stavridis (USN, Ret) all discuss Senator Tuberville’s hold on military promotions with Hugh on today’s show.

Nikki Haley calls for trial of former President Trump to be moved out of D.C. and blasts Tommy Tuberville's boycott of 300+ promotions in the military of career officers. Plus, Aaron Baer on the need to vote Yes on Measure 1 in Ohio today, David Drucker, and Byron York.

Hugh plays the unaired 2nd hour of his conversation from last Thursday with "America's Cultural Revolution" author Christopher Rufo.

Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show and TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today, covering the news of the morning and talking with Sonny Bunch, co-host of the Bulwark Goes to Hollywood and Across the Movie Aisle podcasts, and Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Mary Kissel, Aaron Baer, and Dr. Michael Oren.

Hugh covers the latest indictment of former President Trump by Special Counsel Jack Smith in D.C. and talks with Mary Katharine Ham and Jim Geraghty.

Hugh replays his recent conversation with novelist Daniel Silva, author of the new novel, "The Collector." Col. Kurt Schlichter guest hosts today as Hugh recovers from last week's travel debacle. Rep. Jim Banks and Byron York joined Kurt to discuss the latest with the Biden family business story.

Aaron MacLean, a fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), and Rep. Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the Select Committee on China join Hugh today to discuss their article in Foreign Affairs titled "Why America Forgets–and China Remembers–the Korean War." Also on today's program: NH Governor Sununu and Morgan Ortagus of Polaris National Security.

Hugh broadcasts from the 50th annual American Legislative Exchange Council gathering in Orlando. Talking today with: Danny Perez, ALEC’s National Chair. Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy. Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy. Mike Webert, VA House Whip. TJ Shope, Arizona Senate President pro tempore.

Duane fills in for Hugh who is stuck at the Newark Airport. He is joined by Lee Habeeb, Salem Media Group VP for Content, as they broadcast from the 50th annual American Legislative Exchange Council gathering in Orlando.  Today's guests: Florida State Rep. Danny Perez, ALEC National Chairman. Lisa Nelson, ALEC CEO. Texas State Senator Phil King, former ALEC National Chairman. West Virginia State Senator Patricia Rucker. Georgia State Representative Mesha Mainor. John Wills, Iowa Speaker Pro Tem. North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham. Arkansas State Senator Jim Dotson.

Hugh covers the news of the morning and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Mary Katharine Ham, Jim Geraghty, and Olivia Beavers.

Brad Thor writes the equal of any of his previous best-sellers with the new "Dead Fall." A fabulous thriller and he joins Hugh to discuss this AM. Plus, Hugh's breakdown of tomorrow's hearing on the proposed Hunter Biden plea deal, and Senator Tom Cotton's reaction to that sweet heart deal.

Vice President Mike Pence joined me today to discuss national security issues and his effort to make the debate stage next month. Also on today's show: Mollie Hemingway talks Barbie, and Salena Zito joins us for this week's Yinzer Report.

Governor DeSantis joined Hugh this AM to discuss the threat posed by Xi and the CCP as well as Jack Smith and his "first ever" indictments and "The Narrative" of "corporate media" about the 2024 race. Plus, Senator Tom Cotton, former Senator Jim Talent, and hopefully future Senator Hung Cao.  Bonus: Hugh had on sports agent Evan Brennan to discuss the explosion of "Name, Image, and Likeness" laws across the United States.

The Daily Beast's Matt Lewis (formerly of The Daily Caller) wrote a book and that's what I'm talking with him about today. Also on today's show, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says he has met the fundraising and donor requirements for appearing at the debates. Will we see him there?

It's pub day for Kim Strassel, who stopped by the program to talk about her new book, "The Biden Malaise." You should buy two copies. One for yourself, the other for your favorite sane-minded lefty friend or family member.  Also on today's show: Bethany Mandel, Mollie Hemingway, and Rep. Juan Ciscomani.

Jake Tapper's third thriller in the Marder saga is out and flying off shelves. He joined me to discuss "All The Demons Are Here." Plus, U.S. Senate Candidates Tim Sheehy in Montana and Frank LaRose in Ohio, and Admiral Stavridis (USN, Ret.) on Senator Tuberville and CCP.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Ben Domenech, Sarah Bedford, and Sonny Bunch.

Hugh talks with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.

The President awoke from his power nap to join other G7 leaders at NATO Summit 2023. Here today to discuss with Hugh are Mary Katharine Ham, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Chairman Mike Gallagher, Olivia Beavers, Senator James Lankford, and Ambassador Ric Grenell.

Hugh covers the news of the morning with audio clips and talks with Byron York, Chief Political Correspondent for Washington Examiner, Bethany Mandel, co-founder of RightBooks4Kids, Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, and Jordan Sekulow, Executive Director of ACLJ.