

The Josh Hammer Show
The Josh Hammer Show
Politics, law, and culture collide as Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer charts a path forward for American conservatism and exposes the woke Left. A voice for the New Right, Hammer delivers blistering commentary and weekly interviews with today's top conservative thinkers.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 43min
End the Anti-Trump Judicial Insurrection
The Schumer Shutdown is finally over! Today, Josh Hammer breaks down what comes next now that the government is reopening—and who the American people will ultimately blame for the longest shutdown in U.S. history. He’s joined by Mike Davis to expose the Left’s judicial war on Trump, then tackles Tucker Carlson’s shocking comments about a famous German pastor who opposed Hitler. Josh wraps up the show by tackling the latest controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson, who has come out against a famous German pastor who opposed Hitler—and what that says about the Right’s current moral crossroads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 2025 • 42min
Bruce Pearl: Coach. Patriot. Fighter
Josh Hammer kicks off the show taking aim at Washington’s latest mess — the shutdown vote set for later today. He exposes what the vote really means, why both parties are failing the American people, and why this so-called “solution” could leave us right back in crisis mode by January.On today’s show, Josh Hammer is joined by Bruce Pearl, former Auburn University men's basketball head coach and now Chairman of the Board of the U.S.-Israel Education Association. The two dive into the importance of a strong U.S.-Israel alliance and why that partnership remains vital to America’s security and moral leadership.Coach Pearl also calls out the bad actors trying to divide conservatives by exploiting support for Israel, reminding listeners what true unity on the Right looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 2025 • 43min
Honoring Our Veterans & the Raging Democrat Civil War
Today, on Veterans Day, Josh delivers a powerful message about what it will take to bring this country together instead of tearing it apart. He is joined by Retired Commander Kirk Lippold, who reflects on the true meaning of the day and breaks down which veterans’ charities actually help those in need—and which ones waste donor money on bloated administrative costs.Josh also dives into the Democratic infighting erupting in Washington as a group of House Democrats breaks ranks and signals support for ending the government shutdown, exposing the fractures inside the party’s leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 2025 • 48min
Is the Woke Era Over?
Josh Hammer breaks down the shifting landscape in Washington as the government shutdown nears its end after a pivotal Senate test vote. He exposes why Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to preserve Obamacare subsidies—and what their stance reveals about the party’s real agenda.Josh then tackles the disturbing spectacle of President Trump being booed at an NFL game during a military swearing-in ceremony, calling it a sign of how far America’s cultural respect has eroded. He closes the show with filmmaker Robby Starbuck, diving into the collapse of the woke era and Starbuck’s battle against corporate discrimination and ideological targeting across America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 2025 • 40min
Sweeney vs. the Woke Mob— And Why It's the Economy...Again
On today’s show, Josh takes on the woke mob as Sydney Sweeney refuses to bow during a recent interview, standing firm despite backlash over a jeans ad released earlier this year. Josh then turns to New York, breaking down the fallout from this week’s election and the risks both parties now face as the Mamdani administration prepares to take power.Josh also shines a spotlight on the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria and lays out what the Trump Administration is doing to confront these horrific attacks and hold the perpetrators accountable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 2025 • 44min
Shutdown Battle: No End in Sight
On today’s show, Josh Hammer takes on the shutdown battle as lawmakers remain nowhere close to a deal—proof, he argues, that Democrats are completely out of touch with what Americans actually want. Josh also breaks down the tariff hearings before the Supreme Court and explains why he believes the Court may rule against President Trump—and why that would be a serious mistake with long-term consequences for American strength and sovereignty.Josh finishes by tearing into Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest appearance on The View, explaining how she’s being used as a convenient prop in the Left’s ongoing campaign to smear Trump supporters and derail the MAGA movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 2025 • 43min
The Necessary Republican Reckoning
Josh Hammer lights into the results from New York, Virginia, and New Jersey, breaking down what they really say about the state of the Republican Party and where the movement goes next. He argues that the results were predictable — and that the GOP’s refusal to adapt could cost them big heading into 2026.Josh also torches the lazy talking point that New York is “a city of immigrants,” explaining why today’s immigration wave looks nothing like the one that built America’s backbone. Then he digs into the Supreme Court’s high-stakes battle over President Trump’s tariffs, exposing what’s truly on the line for America’s sovereignty, economy, and strength on the world stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 2025 • 46min
Dinesh D'Souza on The Battle for Conservatism
It’s Election Day, and Josh Hammer breaks down the biggest races in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia—explaining what’s truly at stake for the future of the country. From local contests to national implications, Josh shows how today’s results could shift the balance of power.Then, Josh is joined by Dinesh D’Souza, bestselling author, filmmaker, and host of The Dinesh D’Souza Podcast, to preview key elections and call out the bad actors on the Right who are dividing conservatives and empowering the Left. The two dig into what’s really driving figures like Tucker Carlson, the internal battle for the soul of the conservative movement, and D’Souza’s explosive new film, The Dragon’s Prophecy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 2025 • 45min
Mamdani's Win Signals the Blue-State Collapse
On today’s show, Josh Hammer breaks down the upcoming elections in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia, explaining what’s really at stake for conservatives as voters head to the polls. From local races to national narratives, Josh lays out how these results could reshape the political landscape heading into 2026.Then, Josh turns his focus to the growing controversy inside the conservative movement — calling out The Heritage Foundation for defending Tucker Carlson after his association with far-right figure Nick Fuentes. Josh argues that defending voices like these undermines the moral credibility of the Right and distracts from the principles that should define the conservative cause. Later, Josh welcomes Dave Rubin, host of The Rubin Report, to discuss the potential blue-state exodus if Zohran Mamdani were to win in New York City. The two explore what a “Mayor Mamdani” would mean for New Yorkers, small business owners, and the broader ideological war between red and blue America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2025 • 46min
How to Stop Mamdani’s Marxist Agenda
On today’s show, Josh is joined by Joe Borelli, former Minority Leader of the New York City Council, to break down the real-life consequences of a Mayor Mamdani — what his radical vision would mean for New York City and for the rest of America. Josh and Joe sound the alarm on how far-left policies could drive even more people out of blue states and into red ones.Josh also hits the key elections happening Tuesday in Virginia and New Jersey, asking whether Republicans can seize the momentum. He wraps up with sharp commentary on the latest controversy surrounding The Heritage Foundation president’s remarks about Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and what it reveals about the broader fight for the soul of the Right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


