The Derek Hunter Show- Thursday,  July 16 2026
3 pm, Hour-1

Listen as Derek Hunter talks about Tonight's Presidential address. Also how AI in proceeding and those for and against it, and the political viewpoints Ai presents
Also: sleep study and the heat and climate change fears and carbon footprint , healthcare drain?, Your calls.

Episode: Thursday, July 16, 2026 / 3 PM Hour The Derek Hunter Show Live Weekdays: 3pm-6pm EST, Listen Live: WMAL App | WMAL.com | Newstalk 105.9 WMAL Podcast: Apple | Spotify Twitter: @derekahunter | @WMALDC  

The Derek Hunter Show- Thursday, &nbsp;July 16 2026 3 pm, Hour-1
Listen as Derek Hunter talks about Tonight's Presidential address. Also how AI in proceeding and those for and against it, and the political viewpoints Ai presents Also: sleep study and the heat and climate change fears and carbon footprint , healthcare drain?, Your calls.
Episode: Thursday, July 16, 2026 / 3 PM Hour The Derek Hunter Show Live Weekdays: 3pm-6pm EST,&nbsp;Listen Live: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wmal/id341276200" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">WMAL App</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.wmal.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">WMAL.com</a> | Newstalk 105.9 WMAL Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-derek-hunter-show/id1818903518" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Apple</a> | Spotify Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/derekahunter" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">@derekahunter</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://x.com/WMALDC" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">@WMALDC</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

A 20-year veteran of talk radio, Derek Hunter not only hosts The Derek Hunter Show every weekday from 3p-6p ET on WMAL, but he is also a senior columnist for Townhall.com, a podcaster, and a former managing editor at The Daily Caller. He previously served as a fill-in host for The Rush Limbaugh Show, and his experience spans media, policy analysis, and political communications.

A 20-year veteran of talk radio, Derek Hunter not only hosts The Derek Hunter Show every weekday from 3p-6p ET on WMAL, but he is also a senior columnist for Townhall.com, a podcaster, and a former managing editor at The Daily Caller. He previously served as a fill-in host for The Rush Limbaugh Show, and his experience spans media, policy analysis, and political communications.

The Derek Hunter Show

Data  Centers and Ai resistance, Sleep study and heat

The Derek Hunter Show- Friday,  July 17, 2026
3 pm, Hour-1

Listen as Derek Hunter discusses the Canadian wild fire smoke, Last night's address from the President. Also: elections interference.

Episode: Friday, July 17, 2026 / 3 PM Hour The Derek Hunter Show Live Weekdays: 3pm-6pm EST, Listen Live: WMAL App | WMAL.com | Newstalk 105.9 WMAL Podcast: Apple | Spotify Twitter: @derekahunter | @WMALDC   

The Derek Hunter Show- Friday, &nbsp;July 17, 2026 3 pm, Hour-1
Listen as Derek Hunter discusses the Canadian wild fire smoke, Last night's address from the President. Also: elections interference.
Episode: Friday, July 17, 2026&nbsp;/ 3 PM Hour The Derek Hunter Show Live Weekdays: 3pm-6pm EST,&nbsp;Listen Live: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wmal/id341276200" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">WMAL App</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.wmal.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">WMAL.com</a> | Newstalk 105.9 WMAL Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-derek-hunter-show/id1818903518" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Apple</a> | Spotify Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/derekahunter" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">@derekahunter</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://x.com/WMALDC" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">@WMALDC</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The smoke,  Yesterday's address, Election interference

The Derek Hunter Show- Friday,  July 17, 2026
4 pm, Hour-2

Listen as Derek Hunter talks about a story out of Georgia. 

Also: Derek welcomes guest Kathy Szeliga Maryland Delegate.They discuss a three day special session in August set by the governor that is going to cost taxpayers, Redistricting, How Maryland is one of the most Energy expensive states. Seniors are having trouble paying their energy bills. Affordability. Schools and Money. Are people leaving the State?, How the State has Much to offer. 

Episode: Friday, July 17, 2026 / 4 PM Hour The Derek Hunter Show Live Weekdays: 3pm-6pm EST, Listen Live: WMAL App | WMAL.com | Newstalk 105.9 WMAL Podcast: Apple | Spotify Twitter: @derekahunter | @WMALDC   

The Derek Hunter Show- Friday, &nbsp;July 17, 2026 4 pm, Hour-2
Listen as Derek Hunter talks about a story out of Georgia.&nbsp;
Also: Derek welcomes guest Kathy Szeliga Maryland Delegate.They discuss a three day special session in August set by the governor that is going to cost taxpayers, Redistricting, How Maryland is one of the most Energy expensive states. Seniors are having trouble paying their energy bills. Affordability. Schools and Money. Are people leaving the State?, How the State has Much to offer.&nbsp;
Episode: Friday, July 17, 2026 / 4 PM Hour The Derek Hunter Show Live Weekdays: 3pm-6pm EST,&nbsp;Listen Live: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wmal/id341276200" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">WMAL App</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.wmal.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">WMAL.com</a> | Newstalk 105.9 WMAL Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-derek-hunter-show/id1818903518" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Apple</a> | Spotify Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/derekahunter" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">@derekahunter</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://x.com/WMALDC" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">@WMALDC</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Story out of Georgia , Guest: Kathy Szeliga

The Derek Hunter Show- Friday,  July 17, 2026
5 pm, Hour-3

Listen as Derek Hunter talks with Dave Bozell; President, MRC. They discussed the smoke, how some networks didn't carry the President's speech., Regulation and licenses.

Also: Derek speaks with Kurt Schlichter. Senior Editor Town Hall. They discuss if there is still smog in California, the Maine elections, Lindsey Graham's passing, Social media and right from wrong.

Episode: Friday, July 17, 2026 / 5 PM Hour The Derek Hunter Show Live Weekdays: 3pm-6pm EST, Listen Live: WMAL App | WMAL.com | Newstalk 105.9 WMAL Podcast: Apple | Spotify Twitter: @derekahunter | @WMALDC   

The Derek Hunter Show- Friday, &nbsp;July 17, 2026 5 pm, Hour-3
Listen as Derek Hunter talks with Dave Bozell; President, MRC. They discussed the smoke, how some networks didn't carry the President's speech., Regulation and licenses.
Also: Derek speaks with Kurt Schlichter. Senior Editor Town Hall. They discuss if there is still smog in California, the Maine elections, Lindsey Graham's passing, Social media and right from wrong.
Episode: Friday, July 17, 2026 / 5 PM Hour The Derek Hunter Show Live Weekdays: 3pm-6pm EST,&nbsp;Listen Live: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wmal/id341276200" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">WMAL App</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.wmal.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">WMAL.com</a> | Newstalk 105.9 WMAL Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-derek-hunter-show/id1818903518" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Apple</a> | Spotify Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/derekahunter" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">@derekahunter</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://x.com/WMALDC" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">@WMALDC</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Data Centers and Ai resistance, Sleep study and heat

In 1 playlist(s)

The Derek Hunter Show

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips