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Townhall Review Commentary brings together political commentary and analysis from Salem Media's leading conservative talk-radio hosts.
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Trump Marks 100 Days
Apr 25, 202500:41:34Tap to summarizeTownhall Review – April 26, 2025 🔹 Media Collusion and DOGE FalloutDan Schneider of the Media Research Center joins John Solomon to unpack the DOGE revelations—over 90 federal agencies allegedly collaborating to suppress dissenting voices. 🔹 Defunding NPR and PBSHugh Hewitt supports using the excise provision to defund government-backed media. President Trump may soon act. 🔹 At the White HouseChris Stigall speaks with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on immigration and the deportation of Ábrego García, an illegal alien from El Salvador. 🔹 Trump’s 100-Day MarkAs Donald Trump nears 100 days in office, he talks tax cuts and economic revival with Joe Piscopo. 🔹 Megyn Kelly on ImmigrationMegyn Kelly appears on Charlie Kirk's show, questioning Democratic advocacy for illegal immigrant Ábrego García. 🔹 Men in Women's bathrooms is dangerous and disgustingMegyn Kelly talks about the ongoing fight against transgender participation in women's sports, where Kelly emphasizes significant progress in public opinion and legal rulings. 🔹 A Global ‘Vibe Shift’Niall Ferguson foresaw it. Mike Gallagher affirms it. America—and the world—are in the midst of a deep political and perhaps even spiritual transition. 🎧 Listen and subscribe: SalemPodcastNetwork.com📲 Follow: @HughHewitt | @TownhallReviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Deportation Drama Reveals Democrat Decay
Apr 18, 202500:42:05Tap to summarizeTownhall Review – April 19, 2025 🔹 Deportation Debate – Trump’s removal of MS-13 gang member Ábrego García sparks outrage from Democrats and legacy media. Chris Stigall and Josh Hammer examine the legal and political implications. 🔹 Green Card Holders & Deportation – Andrew McCarthy breaks down the legal rights of non-citizens amid cases like Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Hamas activist. 🔹 Media Blind Spots – Mike Gallagher calls out the media’s disconnect on national sentiment regarding criminal migrants. 🔹 Stopping a Nuclear Iran – Trump intensifies diplomatic pressure on Iran. Hear from former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren and former National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien. 🔹 China Rising – Robert C. O’Brien returns to assess the growing threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party—the greatest challenge to U.S. dominance since the Cold War. 🔹 Defunding NPR – After NPR CEO Katherine Maher’s rocky congressional testimony, Charlie Kirk talks with OMB Director Russ Vought about efforts to strip taxpayer funding from NPR and PBS. 🔹 Media and Crime Narratives – Mike Gallagher contrasts how legacy media frames violence from the left vs. the right—and what they ignore. All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt. 🎧 Subscribe & Listen: SalemPodcastNetwork.com📲 Follow Us: @TownhallReview Produced by the Salem Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DOGE, Tariffs, and the Fight for Western Values
Apr 11, 202500:41:38Tap to summarizeTownhall Review – April 12, 2025 🔹 Trump and Tariffs – President Trump shakes markets with a 90-day pause on tariffs (excluding China). Hugh Hewitt and Alex Gray (former White House official) discuss the national security implications of trade policies. 🔹 DOGE on Government Fraud – Charlie Kirk talks with Antonio Gracias (Valor Equity) about DOGE’s findings: inefficiency, fraud, and emotional tolls on agencies like Border Patrol. 🔹 Social Security Scandal – Explosive revelations from DOGE investigations show massive increases in suspicious Social Security numbers, including voting by non-citizens. 🔹 Demographics and the Ballot Box – Victor Davis Hanson weighs in on illegal immigration and its political consequences, calling out the Left’s strategic narratives. 🔹 Douglas Murray: “On Democracies and Death Cults” – British author and journalist Douglas Murray joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Israel, October 7, and the West’s response to ideological extremism. Check out his book: On Democracies and Death Cults. 🔹 Fanaticism on Campus – Douglas Murray and Hugh explore how anti-Israel sentiment has spread across universities and cities worldwide. 🔹 Hope in Crisis – Douglas Murray reflects on the resilience of Israeli youth and the light amid tragedy following October 7. 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.
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A Busy Week in Washington
Apr 4, 202500:41:42Tap to summarizeTownhall Review – April 5, 2025 🔹 Election Fallout in Florida and Wisconsin – Special elections in Florida and a State Supreme Court race in Wisconsin shift the political landscape. Rich Lowry of National Review and Charlie Kirk break down the results and implications. 🔹 Budget Battles Intensify – Congress races to pass a budget and save the Trump tax cuts from sunsetting. Hugh Hewitt discusses the stakes with Senate Majority Leader John Thune. 🔹 Economy and Confidence – Speaker of the House Mike Johnson joins Tony Perkins (Host of This Week on Capitol Hill) to address the budget’s impact on consumers and investors. 🔹 Trump’s “Liberation Day” Plan – President Donald Trump unveils a tariff-based economic strategy to boost American wealth. Economist Stephen Moore and Victor Davis Hanson share their analyses. 🔹 Cutting Government Waste – Efforts to root out fraud and abuse in federal spending escalate, tied to Elon Musk’s influence. Chris Stigall explores this with Ned Ryun of American Majority. 🔹 NPR Funding Under Fire – Taxpayer support for a hard-left NPR faces scrutiny after revelations at a House hearing. Charlie Kirk discusses with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. 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.
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Democrats Unhinged
Mar 28, 202500:41:50Tap to summarizeTownhall Review – March 29, 2025 🔹 Signal Chat App SNAFU – 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.
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China, Russia, Iran and the American Future
Mar 21, 202500:41:28Tap to summarizeTownhall 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.
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Getting Serious About National Security
Mar 14, 202500:41:04Tap to summarizeTownhall 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.
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“America Is Back”
Mar 7, 202500:41:01Tap to summarizeTownhall 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.
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House Vote: A Big Win for Trump and Speaker Johnson
Feb 28, 202500:41:18Tap to summarizeTownhall Review – March 1, 2025 🔹 House GOP’s Budget Win: Trump Tax Cuts Locked In – The House GOP narrowly passes a budget blueprint (217-216), securing Trump’s tax cuts. Dan Proft talks with economist Stephen Moore about the size of this win, while Hugh Hewitt discusses with Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ) and new Senator Dave McCormick (PA) why it’s a critical first step. 🔹 Israel Mourns the Bibas Family – Israel holds a memorial for Shiri Bibas and her sons, Ariel and Kfir, killed by Hamas. Yael Eckstein (International Fellowship of Christians and Jews) joins Mike Gallagher to reflect on the ongoing conflict. 🔹 FBI Shakeup: Change Agents Take Charge – Kash Patel and Dan Bongino step into FBI leadership roles, signaling big shifts. Charlie Kirk and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL) discuss resistance from the old guard. 🔹 Trump’s Unified White House – Tevi Troy (Washington Examiner) tells Hugh Hewitt why Trump’s second term shows less infighting and more results, spotlighting the communications strategy speaking directly to Americans. 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.
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Energy in the Executive
Feb 21, 202500:41:15Tap to summarizeTownhall Review – February 22, 2025 🔹 J.D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference – Senator J.D. Vance delivers a bold defense of free speech, leaving European leaders “reeling.” Hugh Hewitt, Chris Stigall, and Tony Shaffer (Ret. Lt. Col., London Center for Policy Research) break down the reaction and media spin. 🔹 Germany’s Policing of Speech – 60 Minutes profiles Germany’s speech laws, sparking debate over government control of expression. Mike Gallagher weighs in on the implications for free speech in the West. 🔹 Marco Rubio’s Diplomatic Mission – Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to Riyadh for high-stakes talks with Russian officials on ending the war in Ukraine. Hugh Hewitt speaks with Byron York (Washington Examiner) for expert analysis. 🔹 The NATO Question – Is Ukraine’s potential NATO membership a real factor in Russia’s aggression? Dan Proft and Cliff May (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) argue why Putin’s excuses don’t hold up. 🔹 Donald Trump's Second-Term Shake-Up – President Donald Trump makes sweeping personnel changes, sparking legal battles over executive authority. Hugh Hewitt turns to Andrew McCarthy (National Review) to examine the constitutional implications. 🔹 The Battle Over the Administrative State – Constitutional scholar John Yoo joins Charlie Kirk to discuss Trump’s effort to dismantle unaccountable bureaucracy and restore executive power. 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.
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