The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated

Hugh talks with former Chicago Mayor and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel as well as South Carolina Senator Tim Scott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh interviews Steve Hilton, California Gubernatorial candidate and author of "Califailure: Reversing the Ruin of America's Worst-Run State."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses Democrats' low poll numbers, the 2026 Senate map, and talks with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, John Ashbrook, David Drucker, Byron York, John Campbell, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh is joined by Ambassador Oren, Senator Cotton, Congressman Van Orden, former National Security Advisor Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien, and Bethany Mandel to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses the news of the week with Matt Continetti, Charles C. W. Cooke, Ben Domenech, Eli Lake, and John Ellis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses the One Big Beautiful Bill, President Trump's judicial and ambassadorial nominees, and talks with Senator John Cornyn, Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Eric Schmitt, and Oren Cass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses the Left's outrage over the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad, the California Gubernatorial race without Kamala, the Fed leaving interest rates where they are, and talks with Mary Katharine Ham, John Campbell, Salena Zito, and Haviv Rettig Gur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah Rothman, a senior writer for National Review and political commentator, joins Byron York, Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner, to delve into crucial current events. They discuss the tragic shooting in Manhattan and contrast media responses to different incidents of violence. The conversation shifts to President Trump's tariff policies and the complexities of trade dynamics with China and Europe. They also tackle the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, scrutinizing misinformation about famine, while highlighting the urgent need for a balanced approach to international relations.

Michael Oren, a historian and former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., shares insights on Israel's challenges and global perception. Retired Admiral Mark Montgomery discusses the impact of defense industrial capacity on geopolitical dynamics. They delve into the complexities of the U.S.-EU trade deal and its ramifications for the Eurozone. The conversation also touches on misinformation surrounding humanitarian issues in Gaza and the importance of accurate discourse in media narratives.

Matt Continetti, Ben Domenech, Jim Geraghty and John Ellis join Hugh to review the news of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.