The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated

Matthew Continetti, an insightful American journalist and political commentator, joins Duane Patterson to dissect the high-stakes Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. They delve into the complex historical ties between the U.S. and Russia, while expressing skepticism about the summit’s potential outcomes. The conversation also touches on the rising crime rates in Washington D.C., highlighting societal anxieties around public safety. Plus, a poetic critique of political partisanship adds a creative twist to the dialogue, encouraging reflection on our current political climate.

Filling in for Hugh today is Mark Davis, host of "The Mark Davis Show" on Dallas' 660 AM The Answer. Mark discusses the upcoming summit in Alaska between President Trump and Putin with Noah Rothman, Dave Weigel, Josh Kraushaar, and Jim Talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filling in for Hugh, today, Mark Davis, host of "The Mark Davis Show" on Dallas' 660 AM The Answer. Mark discusses crime and homelessness, President Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, and talks with John R. Lott Jr., Jack Fowler, Salena Zito, and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Col. Kurt Schlichter, senior columnist for Townhall.com, co-author of "American Apocalypse," fills in for Hugh, discussing President Trump's plan to clean up D.C.'s crime problem and the Texas Democrats on-the-run with Mike Davis, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Jennifer van Laar, Ned Ryun, Byron York, David Drucker, Alex Gray, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Patterson, host of the "Duane's World" podcast, TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh and discusses President Trump deploying National Guard to Washington DC (and more) with Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, ret.), Dr. Michael Oren, Mary Katharine Ham, Vic Matus, and Bethany Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses the news of the week with Matt Continetti, Eli Lake, Minnesota GOP Senate candidate Commander Tom Weiler (USN, Ret.), and a long interview with likely 2028 Democratic presidential nominee Rahm Emanuel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.