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In this episode, Charlie Kirk interviews Senator Rick Scott about Trump's tariffs and the need to boost American manufacturing, with Scott emphasizing job creation, trade fairness, and reducing regulatory hurdles. They also discuss upcoming special elections in Florida and legislative priorities like budget reconciliation and border security. 👉Follow Charlie Kirk on X 👉Follow Senator Rick Scott on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Albert Mohler for Townhall.com. Will western civilization survive? Well, not if we refuse to deport our sworn enemies. For several decades now, the academic left has seen Western Civilization as the oppressive past that must give way to the utopian future. The United States and Israel are painted at the center of the left’s bullseye. All this burst onto the headlines when Hamas carried out its murderous terror attack upon Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. This brings us to Mahmoud Khalil, who at the time of the demonstrations was a graduate student and leader of the pro-Palestinian protests. The Trump administration moved to deport Khalil on the basis of his actions. Now: He’s become a test case for whether or not America has the courage to defend itself and our own values. Western Civilization has enemies, and plenty of them are found on our elite college campuses. Our civilization will either defend itself or surrender. Any civilization that encourages its enemies to populate its elite institutions is just announcing its surrender and it will deserve its defeat. I’m Albert Mohler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Townhall Review – March 29, 2025 🔹 Signal Chat App SNAF – Trump National Security Team overheard by Jeffery Goldberg of The Atlantic. Chris Stigall shares his thoughts. 🔹 Budget Passing Progress – GOP majority progress towards budget including Trump tax cuts. Hugh Hewitt discusses this with Majority Leader Steve Scalise. 🔹 State of the Democratic Party – On policy and on things that matter to Americans, Tony Perkins (Host of "This Week on Capitol Hill), discusses with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, on his thoughts. 🔹 Democrats Unhinged – Utah Senator Mike Lee and Charlie kirk explore about the Democrats’ disarray and hysteria. 🔹 America Beautiful Again – Championing Classical and Humanistic tradition in public art and architecture in the Capitol. Victor David Hanson discusses this topic with President of the National Civic Arts Society, Justin Shubow. All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt. 🎧 Subscribe & Listen: SalemPodcastNetwork.com 📲 Follow Us: @TownhallReview A production of the Salem Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Seth Leibsohn welcomes Ed Morrissey, managing editor of HotAir.com and fellow Town Hall editorial board member, to discuss current political issues on his podcast. They explore the Democratic Party's lack of unifying principles, its alignment with radical figures, and the media's failure to hold public figures accountable, exemplified by Chuck Schumer’s postponed book tour and Anthony Fauci’s unchallenged credibility despite admitting to misleading the public. 👉Follow Seth Leibsohn on X 👉Follow Ed Morrissey on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fast-approaching Wisconsin Supreme Court election isn't just a local squabble, it really is a national tipping point. On April 1st, Wisconsin will choose between Common Sense Judicial Review with Brad Shimmel or Radical Leftism with Susan Crawford. Why is this matter? Well, it shapes America's future, A Crawford win. Let's liberals redraw Congressional maps costing Republicans to house seats and guts. Their majority. Democrats know their power now comes from radical judges, not elected politicians. This race means everything to Democrats lose this, and believe me, they'll do all they can to kill Trump's agenda, including his efforts to deport violent illegals, stopping fraud, tax cuts, and Doge. We've seen activist courts Ram through gerrymandering and Dropbox scams, ex posts tell the story. Shimmel is the firewall, judicial sanity, voter id. America first. Wisconsin decides America's fate. Early voting is underway now Wisconsinites vote today, like our country depends on it because it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Seth Leibsohn hosts Josh Hammer, discussing Hammer's new book, "Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and The Destiny of the West." Hammer argues that the disproportionate attention on Israel and the Jewish people stems from their foundational role in Western civilization, tracing back to biblical times, and emphasizes the need for a strong Jewish-Christian alliance to defend these values against those seeking to undermine them. 👉Follow Seth Leibsohn on X 👉Follow Josh Hammer on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson discuss polling trends showing a decline in Democratic favorability and a continued shift of working-class and minority voters toward Republicans. Salena Zito highlights how cultural and economic disconnects have driven this shift and previews her upcoming book on the near assassination of Trump and its impact on American politics. 👉Follow Dan Proft on X 👉Follow Salena Zito on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many, many federal district court judges are issuing some very imprudent and some obviously politicized decisions to block many of the early actions by President Trump and his team on many different fronts. The judges involved say they don’t care about the election but they’re just applying the law and the constitution, but it sure does feel to a lot of us like "the Resistance is donned Robes." Good number of these cases will end up tested and settled by the Supreme Court—a court that Donald Trump built in part during his first term. The highest court is always a sort of Constitutional trampoline where legal theories are jump up and down over the decades, propelled by events and presidents. Now President Trump is jumping on that trampoline—just as FDR for example, did early in his presidency—to see how high presidential power can be made to go. But I am hopeful that at least some of these test cases will restore the appropriate constitutional order and I am not worried at all that the constitution will endure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chris Stigall discusses President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, aiming to return control to states. Debbie Kraulidis from Moms for America supports the move, emphasizing the need to improve education quality and reduce federal overreach. 👉Follow Chris on X 👉Follow Debbie Kraulidis on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Townhall Review – March 22, 2025 🔹 Strikes on Houthi Terrorists – The Trump admin targets Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Hugh Hewitt about Iran’s role and the China threat. 🔹 Trump-Putin Ukraine Talks – President Trump converses with President Putin to end the Ukraine war. Ex-CIA operative Dan Hoffman joins Joe Piscopo to analyze this step. 🔹 Israel vs. Iran’s Nukes – With Trump pressuring Iran, Michael Oren (ex-Israeli Ambassador) discusses with Hugh Hewitt if Israel will strike Iran’s nuclear sites as the Hamas ceasefire collapses. 🔹 Energy and Democrats’ Struggles – Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Hugh Hewitt explore energy policy beyond “clean” races, while Ed Morrissey tells Seth Leibsohn about the Democrats’ disarray. 🔹 Astronauts’ Triumphant Return – Four astronauts, including Americans Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, return from the ISS after a nine-month delay. Mike Gallagher celebrates their safe landing off Tallahassee. All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt. 🎧 Subscribe & Listen: SalemPodcastNetwork.com 📲 Follow Us: @TownhallReview A production of the Salem Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Charlie Kirk is joined by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley to discuss the growing issue of nationwide injunctions from district courts against the Trump administration, with Hawley arguing that only the Supreme Court or Congress should have such authority. They also address left-wing extremism, including Tesla vandalism, and emphasize the need for Republican action on tax cuts, border security, and spending reductions. 👉Follow Charlie on X 👉Follow Sen Josh Hawley on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton discuss President Trump's decision to deport terrorists and cartel members to El Salvador and Venezuela, which faces legal challenges from a judge. Cotton believes the Supreme Court will uphold Trump's authority. They also address Trump's recent strikes on the Houthis, with Cotton supporting a strong response to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, warning that continued aggression could lead to forceful U.S. action, signaling resolve to global powers like China. 👉Follow Hugh on X 👉Follow Sen. Tom Cotton on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tony Perkins, host of This Week On The Hill, and Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, discuss the Republicans' success in passing a continuing resolution to fund the government through September. Johnson highlights the party's newfound unity and leverage, attributing their achievements to a cohesive team effort and President Trump's involvement, as they prepare for an ambitious FY 26 budget cycle aimed at reducing fraud, waste, and abuse while advancing an America First agenda. 👉Follow Tony Perkins on X 👉Follow Speaker Mike Johnson on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Charlie Kirk and Senator Markwayne Mullin discuss the continuing resolution (CR) fight, highlighting how Chuck Schumer initially refused votes but later caved, while five vulnerable Democrats held out for political leverage. Mullin outlines the broader fiscal challenges, emphasizing the need for spending cuts, rescission efforts, and a strategic push for a major reconciliation bill to advance President Trump’s agenda. 👉Follow Charlie on X 👉Follow Senator Mullin on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Townhall Review – March 15, 2025 🔹 Deporting Hamas Supporter Mahmoud Khalil – President Trump moves to deport Mahmoud Khalil, leader of violent Columbia University protests. Bret Baier (Fox News) and Border Czar Tom Homan join Hugh Hewitt and Joe Piscopo (AM970, NY) to discuss, noting low border crossings as progress. 🔹 Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Push – Secretary of State Marco Rubio leads talks in Saudi Arabia. Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson (AM560, Chicago) talk with Fred Fleitz (America First Policy Institute) about Trump’s efforts to end the war. 🔹 Breakup of Syria – Michael Oren, ex-Israeli ambassador, joins Hugh Hewitt to analyze Syria’s collapse post-Assad, highlighting threats to Kurds, Christians, Alawites, and Druze. 🔹 China’s Threat and Jimmy Lai’s Fight – Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery tells Hugh Hewitt why the CCP is the greatest threat since the Cold War. Sebastian Lai, son of imprisoned Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai, shares his father’s plight. All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt. 🎧 Subscribe & Listen: SalemPodcastNetwork.com 📲 Follow Us: @TownhallReview A production of the Salem Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Seth Leibsohn welcomes Andrew C. McCarthy, a respected legal educator and former federal prosecutor, to discuss the case of Mahmud Khalil, a former Columbia student facing deportation for alleged terrorist activity. McCarthy argues that Khalil's actions, such as mediating between protesters and the university, go beyond protected free speech and may constitute extortion or material support for terrorism, providing legal grounds for deportation despite claims of First Amendment protections. 👉Follow Seth Leibsohn on X 👉Follow Andrew McCarthy on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chris Stigall and Ed Morrissey discuss the congressional fight over a continuing resolution (CR), with House Republicans backing Trump to prevent a government shutdown. Morrissey explains that the real budget battle lies ahead in fiscal year 2026, as true spending cuts require legislative action. family issues, while downplaying the impact of Democratic fundraising and star power. 👉Follow Chris on X 👉Follow Ed Morrissey on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, John Solomon and Congressman Tom Tiffany discuss President Trump’s plan to expand domestic mining for rare earth minerals, which could spur a manufacturing resurgence in the U.S. Tiffany emphasizes the need for regulatory reforms to speed up permitting, the importance of reliable energy for industry, and the potential elimination of the Department of Education to return control to states. 👉Follow John Solomon on X 👉Follow Tom Tiffany on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Townhall Review – March 8, 2025 🔹 Trump’s Congressional Address: America is Back – President Trump speaks to a Joint Session of Congress, touting border progress and announcing the capture of an Abbey Gate terrorist. Hogan Gidley (ex-Trump comms) joins Joe Piscopo, while Alex Pheiffer (current Trump comms) talks with Chris Stigall about Democrats' disappointing response. 🔹 Abbey Gate Justice – Sebastian Gorka, now Trump’s counterterrorism director, joins Mike Gallagher to discuss the apprehension of the ISIS terrorist behind the Abbey Gate attack. 🔹 Democrats’ Churlish Response – Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-7) tells Chris Stigall about the Democrats’ petty reaction to Trump’s speech. 🔹 Charlie Kirk’s Team on Democratic Stunts – Charlie Kirk and his team break down the Democrats’ lack of message and reliance on delay tactics in Trump’s early second term 🔹A Broken Democratic Party – Mike Gallagher reflects on the dark Biden years and the Democrats’ current disarray, calling them “wretched and broken people” after Trump’s address. All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt. 🎧 Subscribe & Listen: SalemPodcastNetwork.com 📲 Follow Us: @TownhallReview A production of the Salem Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Charlie Kirk and Senator Jim Banks praise Trump's address to the joint session of Congress, calling it his best, highlighting its strong approval ratings. They criticize Democrats for refusing to applaud key moments, highlight Trump's border policies, and push for tax cuts and immigration enforcement. 👉Follow Charlie on X 👉Follow Senator Banks on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.