The Josh Hammer Show

Josh opens the show by sounding the alarm on what he sees as a troubling marijuana trend—arguing that recent developments only reinforce his long-held concerns about legalization. He breaks down what he views as one of President Trump’s missteps on the issue, while also giving credit to a recent New York Times op-ed that highlights the growing scale of drug use across the country.

He then turns to Monday’s religious liberty hearing, reacting to testimony and rhetoric that he says unfairly paints Israel as the villain in nearly every context. Josh offers his take on what...

Josh opens the show by diving into what everyone is talking about after the Super Bowl — and it’s not the game, but the halftime show featuring Bad Bunny. He explains why the performance struck many viewers as more divisive than unifying and examines how the NFL’s cultural messaging has shifted in recent years. Josh also breaks down why some conservatives have taken issue with the halftime choice and argues that many critics are missing the larger point behind the backlash.

He then turns to the growing controversy surrounding comments from several U.S. Olympians regarding ICE ag...

On today’s show, Josh opens with breaking news following the attorney general’s announcement that the alleged mastermind behind the Benghazi attack has been arrested. He explains why this development serves as a reminder that the fight against radical Islam is far from over—and what it says about the true purpose behind America’s military strength.

Josh is then joined by bestselling investigative journalist Peter Schweizer to discuss the growing threats from global mass migration, as outlined in his new book The Invisible Coup. Together, they break down the geopolitical challenges confronting America and what they mea...

Josh opens the show by breaking down the messaging we’re seeing from many on the Left when it comes to today’s biggest cultural battles. He explains why cultural elites appear increasingly out of step with where much of the country stands—and reacts to the criticism of ICE and the applause for Supreme Court Justice Jackson that drew attention during the Grammys.

Josh then turns to the growing tension with Iran, analyzing recent comments from the president and where things stand regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He also discusses the discovery of a new biolab in Las V...

Josh opens the show by breaking down a major ruling that truly “follows the science,” as the American Medical Association backs off its previous support for sex-change procedures for minors. He explains what this shift means for the broader movement—and where the fight goes from here.

Next, Josh dives into the latest census numbers and why blue states could be in serious trouble moving forward. He lays out how population changes are reshaping the Electoral College map—and why Democrats may soon be forced to confront some hard truths about the country they claim to represent.

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Josh Hammer cuts through the noise surrounding celebrity activism, dismantling the anti-ICE spectacle that unfolded at the Grammys while highlighting polling that continues to show broad public backing for President Trump’s immigration posture. Professor and author Jonathan Turley joins the show to discuss his new  book, "Rage and The Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution." Josh also weighs in on the evolving Iran debate as envoy Steve Witkoff travels to the Middle East, unpacking what’s at stake diplomatically and strategically. The episode closes with an examination of Trump’s outreach to India and why strengthening ties wi...

In this episode of the Alex Marlow Show, actor and comedian Jamie Kennedy discusses his evolving political views and experiences in Hollywood. He reflects on how the pandemic and the changing landscape of the entertainment industry have influenced his perspectives, particularly regarding free speech and the cancel culture that has emerged in recent years. Kennedy shares his journey from being a comedic entertainer to becoming more outspoken about his beliefs, emphasizing the importance of comedy as a platform for truth and social commentary. He also touches on the challenges faced by comedians today, particularly in navigating a humorless environment...

Josh Hammer addresses the anti-ICE protests in Minnesota while underscoring that the underlying Somali fraud scandal is driving the broader political fallout. He breaks down the Texas special election upset that flipped a seat to Democrats and assesses what Republicans should take away as November nears. As Second Amendment concerns come back into focus following the death of Alex Pretti, Josh argues that conservative voters expect clear leadership, not silence. The program concludes with an analysis of a significant "detransitioner" malpractice ruling and its potential impact on transgender medical practices going forward.

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Josh Hammer analyzes the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy through the role of Tom Homan, including the arrest of Don Lemon, before turning to the cultural fascination surrounding Luigi Mangione and what it reveals about America’s growing confusion over justice and the death penalty. Rabbi Pinchas Taylor then joins to discuss the week’s Torah portion and the importance of Jewish-Christian bridge-building, and Josh closes with an encouraging reflection from a Young America’s Foundation event in Florida, offering a rare white-pill moment about the next generation.

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Today, Josh breaks down the continued escalation unfolding in Minnesota and explains why this story has been building for weeks. He argues that it all traces back to the viral video released by Nick Shirley, which brought renewed national attention to the staggering fraud allegations in the state.
Josh is then joined by Kurt Schlichter, senior columnist at Townhall.com, to discuss the political fallout from the Minnesota chaos and what it could mean in both the short and long term. The two also look ahead to 2028, breaking down early frontrunners in both parties and what the next...

Josh begins with an update on the now weeks-long stand-off between the Trump administration and the Democrat-led "sanctuary" insurrectionary bastions, such as Minnesota. Is President Trump taking his foot off the gas pedal, or is he committed to seeing this immigration enforcement mission through? The stakes are high—not merely for Minnesota, but also for other would-be insurrectionists throughout the country.

Josh also explains why Trump is stepping into the chaotic Pacific Palisades wildfire clean-up, now that it's been over a year since the tragedy. Finally, he explains why he is now part of a new initiative—the...

Josh breaks down how left-wing activists protesting ICE operations across the country are adopting tactics that resemble those used by terrorist groups like Hamas in their public messaging and pursuit of martyrdom—bringing chaos and narrative manipulation to law enforcement confrontations. He also delivers a clear message to public officials, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who have compared federal immigration enforcement actions to Nazi Germany: Stop making those offensive and inaccurate comparisons.
Josh next provides the latest update on Iran and what is emerging from the administration regarding potential negotiations or a deal with Tehran.
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Today, Josh breaks down the latest ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, where an agent fatally shot one of the individuals involved in the unrest. Josh explains why this flashpoint fits the broader Democratic playbook—weaponizing chaos, feeding the narrative machine, and turning criminals into martyrs—while noting that the facts still matter and the investigation is ongoing.
Josh is then joined by Michael Doran, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, for a wide-ranging discussion on Iran, the administration’s next moves, and the broader fight for sanity on the Right. Doran also offers a bold prediction about what Iran’s leader...

Today, Josh breaks down the GOP hearing from earlier this week, where Republicans went after "Special Counsel" Jack Smith and exposed just how politicized Smith was in his charges against President Trump. Josh argues that the time for talking is over—and that accountability needs to begin now, including potential charges against Smith.
Josh then turns to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., explaining why President Trump should be doing more to protect the rights of unborn babies and strengthen the pro-life cause.
Next, Josh tackles immigration, making the case that immigration law must be en...

Josh opens the show by breaking down the latest developments in President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, including the announcement of an agreement in principle that would expand the U.S. presence and influence there.
He’s then joined by Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins to discuss his run for governor and to push back on misinformation being spread by his opponent.
Josh next turns to the latest out of Minnesota, where Attorney General Pam Bondi is overseeing arrests tied to riots that erupted inside a Twin Cities church over the weekend.
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Josh breaks down President Trump’s headline-making speech at Davos, explaining why the president is right to confront the globalist elite head-on—and why making America’s case to the world, including on Greenland, matters. He then turns to the latest developments in Iran, as President Trump’s top advisers weigh potential paths forward. He closes by asking a blunt question: does a moderate Democrat still exist, in light of the increasingly radical news coming out of Virginia just days after a new Democratic governor took office?

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Josh Hammer is joined by Mike Davis, President of the Article III Project, for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the legal war now gripping the country. The two tear into the Insurrection Act, immigration enforcement, and the escalating power struggle between federal authority and defiant states. They explain how activist judges, lawless local officials, and rogue state governments are pushing the nation toward a constitutional collision—and why the Trump administration’s legal strategy matters more than ever. 

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Today, Josh takes on the anarchists who disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, explaining why the incident clearly crossed into trespassing—and why the Department of Justice is right to investigate it. He then turns to the latest developments surrounding U.S. discussions about acquiring Greenland, laying out why President Trump is far from alone in seeing the strategic value of the move.
Josh also shifts to culture, calling out Ms. Rachel and the creeping socialist messaging being pushed toward children. He warns parents that figures like Ms. Rachel are not neutral educators, but activists more in...

On today’s show, Josh breaks down the latest developments with Iran after President Trump set a clear red line—and Tehran crossed it. While Josh has long been skeptical of “red line” diplomacy, he explains why the president now has to act to avoid projecting weakness or the appearance of empty threats.
Josh then turns to the unrest in Minneapolis, where some within the administration are labeling the ongoing riots an insurrection and urging the president to consider invoking the Insurrection Act.
He closes the show with a broader cultural discussion on personal responsibility, reacting to Oprah’s...

Josh breaks down the ongoing riots and unrest in Minneapolis, including the president’s discussion of potentially invoking the Insurrection Act to bring the violence under control. He then turns to the latest developments in Iran, outlining the next steps facing the United States and why the president must follow through after a clearly stated red line was crossed.
Josh is then joined by James Lindsay of New Discourses for a candid conversation about confronting bad actors on the Right, what motivates them, and why ignoring them only strengthens their influence.
He closes the show by reacting to...

Josh opens the show by breaking down the arguments before the Supreme Court over biological males competing in women’s sports. He explains why he believes sanity is likely to prevail in the case and highlights some of the more extreme arguments put forward by the ACLU’s attorneys.
Josh then welcomes Texas Republican Congressman Brandon Gill to discuss Congress’s efforts to rein in the sprawling Somali fraud scandal in Minnesota. The two argue that the issue goes far beyond fraud itself—and points to deeper immigration failures and lessons lawmakers can no longer afford to ignore.

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Josh breaks down President Trump’s meeting with top advisors as they consider how to respond to Iran after the regime crossed the red line he set last week. He outlines the options now on the table as Iran’s leadership continues killing protesters and escalating its brutality.
Josh then turns to major Supreme Court cases unfolding in Washington, D.C., involving bans on biological males competing in female sports—cases that could reshape the national conversation on fairness and Title IX.
Next, Josh calls out Democrats for their hypocrisy on illegal immigration, contrasting their current stance with t...

As tensions escalate in Iran, Josh breaks down what may come next for the United States. He calls out the bad actors attacking the Iranian protest movement and explains why he would not have used the specific “red line” language President Trump invoked. Josh also covers the antisemitic attack on a Mississippi synagogue over the weekend and explains why the Left’s response has been entirely predictable—while reminding listeners that conservatives must police the bad actors on their own side when it comes to antisemitism.
Josh then turns to the ongoing debate over foreign aid, arguing that the obse...

Today, Josh addresses the nationwide protests and lawlessness sparked by the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent during a federal enforcement operation in Minneapolis, which has ignited demonstrations in multiple cities. He explains why, as a country founded on law and order, we cannot accept mob justice or attacks on federal officers and why community leadership in places like Minnesota has helped fuel the crisis. 
Josh then shifts to foreign policy, breaking down why the Trump Administration’s continued discussions about purchasing Greenland are not as far-fetched as critics claim, and why the idea makes str...

Josh opens the show by breaking down the shooting in Minneapolis, where an ICE agent shot a "queer activist" during an enforcement operation. He explains why the country is once again at a tipping point—and why Minnesota’s leaders helped create the very conditions now exploding around them. Josh also calls out the escalating attacks on ICE nationwide and makes the case for why they must end.
He’s then joined by Richard Goldberg, Senior Advisor for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to dig into the next steps for Venezuela and the broader message the administration is sen...

Josh opens the show with the news on a Venezuelan oil tanker being escorted and explains why the United States has a direct strategic interest in what happens in Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia. He also unpacks the escalating protests in Iran and why the situation is becoming increasingly dangerous.
Josh is then joined by Yuval Levin, Editor of National Affairs, for a deep dive into the state of healthcare reform in America—how we got here, why Republicans have struggled to make political gains on the issue, and why Democrats continue to expand spending without meaningful structural change. Le...

Today, Josh breaks down the latest developments surrounding Nicolás Maduro and what his removal means for President Trump’s America First foreign policy doctrine. He calls out the Democrats who—once again—can’t stop complaining about not being “briefed” on the operation, exposing their reflexive opposition to anything Trump accomplishes.
Josh also lays out why he believes NATO is outdated in its current form and explains the broader strategic context behind Trump’s warnings to both Greenland and Iran.
He closes the show with a deep dive into a major gun rights case out of California—and...

Today, Josh breaks down the stunning move by the Trump administration to remove Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Venezuela and bring them to New York City. He explains why this action is far from unprecedented and why the idea of “international law” is more myth than reality. Josh digs into what this means for America’s long-term strategic interests—especially when it comes to oil and energy abroad. He also calls out the pundits and politicians now scrambling with egg on their face after the raid, highlighting the Left’s blatant hypocrisy in real time.
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Josh Hammer pulls no punches in blasting the newly sworn in democratic socialist mayor of NYC, Zohran Mamdani. Josh explains how Mamdani's praise of the "warmth of collectivism" has terrifying historical connotations, given the totalitarian horrors of the 21st century. Josh then explains why 2025 was actually an excellent year in both domestic politics and global affairs, contrary to the over-abundance of media hysteria suggesting the opposite. Finally, Josh offers his 2026 political wish list, encompassing global affairs, the economy, pending Supreme Court cases, and more.

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Josh closes out 2025 with a hard-hitting look at the foreign policy minefield the Trump administration is stepping into as 2026 begins. He’s joined by Rebeccah Heinrichs, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, for a no-nonsense breakdown of the global threats coming at the U.S. from every direction—China’s ambitions, Venezuela’s instability, Russia’s aggression, and the cascading challenges facing America and its allies. Heinrichs lays out why President Trump is approaching foreign policy with clarity and strength—and what it means for America’s standing on the world stage.

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Today, Josh tears into the exploding fraud scandal in Minnesota, where staggering sums of taxpayer money have allegedly been siphoned off by Somali networks—and yet, shockingly, much of the media can’t be bothered to cover it. He breaks down the jaw-dropping numbers, the political cowardice surrounding the story, and what this corruption says about the system failing ordinary Americans.
Josh then turns to President Trump’s decisive airstrike in Nigeria targeting radical Islamist groups that have been slaughtering Christians. He explains what this bold move reveals about Trump’s foreign policy doctrine—and why it stands in stark c...

Today’s show is a no-holds-barred examination of the philosophical and cultural spine of Western civilization—and why it’s cracking. Josh Hammer and Melanie Phillips, author of the new book, "The Builders Stone", sound the alarm on the rapid erosion of Judeo-Christian values, exposing how radical ideologies are undermining the very foundations that built the West. They lay out the indispensable contributions of Judaism and Christianity to our moral and political order, dissect the geopolitical chaos we now face, and argue why reconnecting with these principles is not optional but essential for survival. The conversation also confronts the hard q...

On today’s show, Josh breaks down the escalating saber-rattling out of Venezuela—why this flashpoint matters, why Americans need to pay attention, and why the president isn’t seeking war but is making the right strategic call. Josh also digs into the surge of strong economic news and explains why the president’s tone will shape how voters feel about the economy as we close out 2025. Finally, Josh unloads on the chaos coming out of The Heritage Foundation, calling out its leader’s decision to defend Tucker Carlson and what that fiasco reveals about the identity crisis gripping the Right...

Today, Josh breaks down the state of the conservative movement after Turning Point USA’s AmFest weekend—laying out the growing divide between the grifters dragging the Right into chaos and the voices fighting to keep the movement sane and serious. He explains why the conservative movement is standing at a true tipping point, and what has to happen next if the Right wants to win the future.

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Josh pulls no punches as he breaks down the opening night of TPUSA's AmFest conference in Phoenix, where Ben Shapiro delivered a memorable speech. He explains why Team Sanity is on the rise, why Team Crazy keeps exposing itself, and what this moment says about the future of the movement. Josh then brings on CNN’s chief data analyst, Harry Enten, for a wide-ranging conversation about the 2026 midterms and beyond. Josh and Harry asks the big question: Does it all come down to the economy, or is something deeper driving voter sentiment?

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On today’s jam-packed show, Josh breaks down the president’s primetime address—what he thought the president got right, and the key points he believes were missing. He also calls out the bad actors who completely misled the public about what the speech would actually cover. Josh then gives the latest on the Brown University murders and the increasingly botched investigation into finding the suspect. Finally, he takes aim at the voices on the Left who refuse to confront the threat of radical Islam, insisting instead that Donald Trump is somehow a bigger danger to America than the extrem...

Today, Josh unleashes on the chaos unfolding at Brown University, where the hunt for a double-murder suspect has turned into a masterclass in incompetence. From university leadership to law enforcement, Josh breaks down how every level of authority seems to be bungling this case in real time. He then turns to the death of Rob Reiner and his wife—explaining exactly why he’s not joining the media’s sanctimonious pile-on over President Trump’s comments. Finally, he tackles Megyn Kelly’s latest remarks and explains why, once again, they reveal far more about her worldview than about the facts.

Josh Hammer and Rabbi Steven Berg unpack the deeper meaning of Hanukkah—moving beyond the candles and celebrations to its powerful historical and spiritual core. Together, they revisit the courage of the Maccabees, the miracle that kept hope alive, and the timeless lessons of identity, faith, and cultural survival. This conversation speaks not only to the Jewish community but to anyone who cares about the biblical and civilizational foundations that continue to shape the West.

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On today’s show, Josh dives into the horrific terror attack in Australia and tears apart the Left’s knee-jerk calls for gun control—arguing they completely miss the real threat staring us in the face. He breaks down why the warning signs for an attack like this were obvious to anyone willing to look. Josh then turns to Brown University, where two people were murdered over the weekend, and explains why the same tired gun-control rhetoric won’t save anyone there either—especially with the suspect still on the loose. Finally, Josh responds to Megyn Kelly’s recent on-air swipe...

Josh Hammer unpacks the decades-long rise of Communist China and explains why President Trump cannot now go wobbly when it comes to confronting and containing this preeminent civilizational foe. On the contrary, it must be all hands on deck for the United States to prevail in the China challenge. Beijing cannot be appeased—it must be defeated in every way other than the actual military battlefield itself.

Josh also blasts Indiana Republicans for their failed redistricting effort, explains the latest twists and turns in the roiling Somali fraud scandal, unpacks why the terrorist Syrian leadership still cannot be...