In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler, discuss a leaked memo showing LA Mayor Karen Bass demanded $49 million in additional fire department cuts before wildfires. Victor Davis Hanson critiques her focus on DEI policies and widespread mismanagement. Their discussion highlights systemic failures in emergency response, water infrastructure, and wildfire prevention.

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In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and Admiral Mark Montgomery discuss China’s growing naval power, highlighting the launch of its new aircraft carrier and the J-35 fighter, while emphasizing the U.S.'s lagging shipbuilding capacity. Montgomery warns about the U.S. submarine shortfall and stresses the need for increased defense spending and workforce development to maintain undersea dominance and deter China.

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In this episode, <a href="http://www.hughhewitt.com/">Hugh Hewitt</a> and <a href="https://x.com/MarkCMontgomery">Admiral Mark Montgomery</a> discuss China&rsquo;s growing naval power, highlighting the launch of its new aircraft carrier and the J-35 fighter, while emphasizing the U.S.'s lagging shipbuilding capacity. Montgomery warns about the U.S. submarine shortfall and stresses the need for increased defense spending and workforce development to maintain undersea dominance and deter China.
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Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency – or DOGE – have found truly scandalous examples of wasteful government spending. At the US Agency for International Development alone, we’ve funded everything from tourism in Egypt to sex changes in Guatemala.

The Treasury Department handles millions of preapproved payments every month — automatically. Without an audit, no one knows whether any of these payments are mistakes. The Department of Defense already can’t pass an audit. 

Strangely, Democrats seem angrier about an audit than about the potential waste of your money. These are the people who voted to hire 87 thousand more IRS agents to scrutinize your 600 dollar Venmo payment. They’re incensed that the government who collects your tax dollars should have to account for them — and spend them wisely.

That’s the attitude that got us into this mess in the first place. Change is long overdue. 

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency &ndash; or DOGE &ndash; have found truly scandalous examples of wasteful government spending. At the US Agency for International Development alone, we&rsquo;ve funded everything from tourism in Egypt to sex changes in Guatemala.
The Treasury Department handles millions of preapproved payments every month &mdash; automatically. Without an audit, no one knows whether any of these payments are mistakes. The Department of Defense already can&rsquo;t pass an audit.&nbsp;
Strangely, Democrats seem angrier about an audit than about the potential waste of your money. These are the people who voted to hire 87 thousand more IRS agents to scrutinize your 600 dollar Venmo payment. They&rsquo;re incensed that the government who collects your tax dollars should have to account for them &mdash; and spend them wisely.
That&rsquo;s the attitude that got us into this mess in the first place. Change is long overdue.&nbsp;

Carol Platt Liebau: Change is Long Overdue

J.D. Vance at the AI Summit

Analysis from Harrison Fields, Trump’s Deputy 

Trump’s Blunt Warning on Hamas

Hear from Rachel Goldberg Polin as she shares 

Ted Cruz Defends AM Radio

Trump Presses Putin & Zelensky

Mark Fogel’s Release from Russia

Townhall Review – February 15, 2025

🔹 Trump’s Blunt Warning on Hamas – Following the release of tortured Israeli hostages, President Donald Trump sends an ultimatum to Hamas if remaining hostages aren't released by Saturday at noon: "all hell breaks loose." Hear from Rachel Goldberg Polin as she shares her family's tragedy.

🔹 J.D. Vance at the AI Summit – At the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, Vice President J.D. Vance stands firm thatAI should not be used to silence unpopular opinions. Analysis from Harrison Fields, Trump’s Deputy Press Secretary.

🔹 Ted Cruz Defends AM Radio – Automakers have threatened to remove AM radio from new vehicles, but Senator Ted Cruz is fighting back with the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. He joins Chris Stigall to discuss why it matters.

🔹 Trump Presses Putin & Zelensky – The president urges Russia and Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war. Marc Thiessen of The Washington Post weighs in on Trump’s strategy.

🔹 Mark Fogel’s Release from Russia – After over three years in Russian custody, American Mark Fogel is freed under Trump’s administration. Mike Gallagher discusses why Biden failed to secure his release.

All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.

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🔹 Trump&rsquo;s Blunt Warning on Hamas &ndash; Following the release of tortured Israeli hostages, <a href="https://www.donaldjtrump.com" data-start="135" data-end="189">President Donald Trump</a> sends an ultimatum to Hamas if remaining hostages aren't released by Saturday at noon:&nbsp;"all hell breaks loose." Hear from <a data-start="256" data-end="339">Rachel Goldberg Polin</a> as she shares her family's tragedy.
🔹 J.D. Vance at the AI Summit &ndash; At the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, <a href="https://www.jdvance.com" data-start="475" data-end="527">Vice President J.D. Vance</a> stands firm that AI should not be used to silence unpopular opinions.&nbsp;Analysis from <a href="https://twitter.com/harrisondfields" data-start="612" data-end="666">Harrison Fields</a>, Trump&rsquo;s Deputy Press Secretary.
🔹 Ted Cruz Defends AM Radio &ndash; Automakers have threatened to remove AM radio from new vehicles, but <a href="https://www.cruz.senate.gov/" data-start="807" data-end="854">Senator Ted Cruz</a> is fighting back with the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. He joins <a href="https://www.chrisstigall.com" data-start="926" data-end="971">Chris Stigall</a> to discuss why it matters.
🔹 Trump Presses Putin &amp; Zelensky &ndash; The president urges Russia and Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war. <a data-start="1113" data-end="1174">Marc Thiessen</a> of The Washington Post weighs in on Trump&rsquo;s strategy.
🔹 Mark Fogel&rsquo;s Release from Russia &ndash; After over three years in Russian custody, American <a href="https://www.mikegallagher.com" data-start="1328" data-end="1371">Mark Fogel</a> is freed under Trump&rsquo;s administration. <a href="https://www.mikeonline.com" data-start="1411" data-end="1455">Mike Gallagher</a> discusses why Biden failed to secure his release.
All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.
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