The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated The Big Weekend Pod
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Jan 10, 2026 
Matt Continetti, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, dives into the explosive protests in Iran and their implications for Cuba and Venezuela. Conservative commentator Ben Domenech critiques media neglect of Iran's unrest, while John Ellis highlights China's agricultural breakthroughs and Cuba's dire situation. Investigative journalist Eli Lake discusses potential military actions against Iran. Finally, Donald J. Trump shares insights on foreign policy, emphasizing connections with leaders like Marco Rubio and discussing defense strategies.
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Iran's Triple Humiliation Raises Revolt Chance
- Iran faces simultaneous economic, military, and political humiliation that makes the regime combustible.
- Matt Continetti argues internet restoration and solidarity messaging could be an immediate leverage point.
Restore Internet To Empower Protesters
- Restore Iranian internet connectivity quickly to let protesters coordinate and share information.
- Use connectivity as a non‑kinetic tool to amplify Iranian voices and increase transparency.
Local Politics Drive Resistance To ICE
- Blue-state officials often resist federal immigration enforcement to protect local economic and political interests.
- Matt Continetti links illegal-immigration tolerance to a durable urban political machine model.
