In this episode, Josh Hammer explores the deep historical and philosophical roots of American identity, connecting the Passover story of Exodus to the founding principles of the United States. He explains how the Bible, the European Enlightenment, and Protestantism helped shape American democracy, sovereignty, and the nation’s constitutional foundations.

In this episode, Josh Hammer explores the deep historical and philosophical roots of American identity, connecting the Passover story of Exodus to the founding principles of the United States. He explains how the Bible, the European Enlightenment, and Protestantism helped shape American democracy, sovereignty, and the nation&rsquo;s constitutional foundations.

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.

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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What Makes America Great?

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As America prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, Josh Hammer reflects on the founding of our nation, the enduring principles of liberty and self-government, and the challenges facing the American republic today. He explains why understanding our history isn't just about honoring the past—it's essential to preserving our future.


Josh is then joined by bestselling author Eric Metaxas to discuss his timely new book, Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World. Together, they explore the incredible story behind America's founding, separate fact from fiction about the Founding Fathers, and explain why so many Americans have forgotten the ideas that gave birth to the greatest experiment in self-government the world has ever known.

As America prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, Josh Hammer reflects on the founding of our nation, the enduring principles of liberty and self-government, and the challenges facing the American republic today. He explains why understanding our history isn't just about honoring the past&mdash;it's essential to preserving our future.
 Josh is then joined by bestselling author Eric Metaxas to discuss his timely new book, Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World. Together, they explore the incredible story behind America's founding, separate fact from fiction about the Founding Fathers, and explain why so many Americans have forgotten the ideas that gave birth to the greatest experiment in self-government the world has ever known.

Can America Rediscover Its Founding Principles?

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Josh opens the show by breaking down what's next in the birthright citizenship case following the Supreme Court's ruling. He explains what the decision actually means, where the legal battle goes from here, and why the fight over the Constitution's interpretation is far from over.

Next, Josh discusses the continued shift on the transgender issue, arguing that common sense is finally beginning to prevail on what should be an overwhelming bipartisan issue. He examines the cultural and legal momentum behind the debate.

Finally, Josh turns to immigration, highlighting a feisty hearing on Capitol Hill that underscored both the progress made in securing the border and the challenges that remain. He explains why stronger enforcement is still needed—particularly in blue cities—and what lawmakers should prioritize moving forward.

 

Josh opens the show by breaking down what's next in the birthright citizenship case following the Supreme Court's ruling. He explains what the decision actually means, where the legal battle goes from here, and why the fight over the Constitution's interpretation is far from over.
Next, Josh discusses the continued shift on the transgender issue, arguing that common sense is finally beginning to prevail on what should be an overwhelming bipartisan issue. He examines the cultural and legal momentum behind the debate.
Finally, Josh turns to immigration, highlighting a feisty hearing on Capitol Hill that underscored both the progress made in securing the border and the challenges that remain. He explains why stronger enforcement is still needed&mdash;particularly in blue cities&mdash;and what lawmakers should prioritize moving forward.
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Team Sanity Is Winning the Transgender Culture War

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Josh opens the show by breaking down the Supreme Court's final rulings of the term, including two major victories and one significant setback for the Trump administration. The wins came in cases involving biological males competing in women's sports and campaign finance laws, while the Court's 5-4 ruling on birthright citizenship delivered a major legal hurdle for the administration. Josh explains what the decision actually means, where the case goes from here, and what conservatives should expect in the next phase of the legal battle.

Later, Professor Ilan Wurman joins the show to analyze the Court's birthright citizenship decision, breaking down the dissenting opinion and what it reveals about the constitutional questions still at the heart of the case.

Finally, Josh provides the latest update on Iran, discussing where negotiations stand, the significance of several high-profile meetings scheduled for later this week, and what they could mean for the future of a potential agreement.

Josh opens the show by breaking down the Supreme Court's final rulings of the term, including two major victories and one significant setback for the Trump administration. The wins came in cases involving biological males competing in women's sports and campaign finance laws, while the Court's 5-4 ruling on birthright citizenship delivered a major legal hurdle for the administration. Josh explains what the decision actually means, where the case goes from here, and what conservatives should expect in the next phase of the legal battle.
Later, Professor Ilan Wurman joins the show to analyze the Court's birthright citizenship decision, breaking down the dissenting opinion and what it reveals about the constitutional questions still at the heart of the case.
Finally, Josh provides the latest update on Iran, discussing where negotiations stand, the significance of several high-profile meetings scheduled for later this week, and what they could mean for the future of a potential agreement.

Where Do We Go Now on Birthright Citizenship?

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What Makes America Great?

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