The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated The Big Weekend Pod
Dec 27, 2025
Eli Lake, an investigative journalist, shares tales of Meyer Lansky's fight against American Nazis and the rise of Jewish self-defense groups. Filmmaker Sal Litvak discusses the creation of his faith-based film, Guns and Moses, tackling themes of redemption and the challenges of conservative storytelling. Author Michael Walsh emphasizes the relevance of history in today's political climate, while Marc Caputo analyzes current White House messaging and economic trends. Together, they explore the intersections of history, faith, and politics.
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Meyer Lansky Fights American Nazis
- Eli Lake recounts Meyer Lansky being asked by Jewish leaders to use his toughs to beat up American Bund Nazis in the 1930s.
- Lansky and other Jewish organized crime figures disrupted Nazi rallies and later helped U.S. efforts to keep Nazi infiltrators out of ports during WWII.
Self-Defense As Community Deterrent
- Eli Lake notes anecdotal increases in Jewish Americans seeking firearms permits amid rising threats and synagogue mobbing.
- He argues guarded, coordinated self-defense can deter targeting without endorsing vigilantism.
Use Bigger Hulls To Hold Choke Points
- Captain John Conrad recommends larger, more heavily provisioned surface combatants to hold choke points longer and absorb enemy munitions.
- He suggests such ships serve as forward forts with space for more fuel, munitions, and new defensive systems.