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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August 14, 2026 42 mins

Josh opens by taking aim at Democrats constantly claiming they are the “big tent” party—but when push comes to shove, are they really? Josh breaks down the growing battle inside the Democratic Party and explains why the resistance to the DSA could become a major problem for Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms.

Tyler O’Neil, Senior Investigative Reporter with The Daily Signal, joins Josh to dig into the ...

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Josh opens the show by discussing CAIR’s influence on American elections and why he believes everyone needs to take notice of what is happening. Daniel Greenfield, CEO the David Horowitz Freedom Center, joins Josh to take a deeper dive into CAIR’s political influence and explain what it could mean in the grand scheme of things.

Josh also discusses Karoline Leavitt’s decision to prioritize her family and the...

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Josh opens the show by discussing the surprising results of Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary and why he believes DSA-backed candidate Hong went down in flames. Josh also examines why the polling was once again so far off and where Republicans now stand in the governor’s race with a supposedly more moderate Democrat emerging from the primary.

Micah Q. Jones, a candidate for Congress in Massachusetts, joins Jo...

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Josh opens the show by discussing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's growing influence within the Democratic Party and what her long-term political aspirations may be. He examines the challenges Democrats face heading into the midterm elections as more DSA-backed candidates emerge and where AOC fits into the movement's future. Josh also discusses Tucker Carlson's latest interview with Hunter Biden, revisiting the controversy surroundi...

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Josh opens the show by discussing the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America  within the Democratic Party and what it means for the party's future and the direction of the country.

Rebeccah Heinrichs, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, joins Josh to break down the latest developments involving Iran and the significance of President Trump's comments over the weekend. They discuss what they expect to hear...

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Josh opens the show by discussing the latest developments in U.S. politics, including the 2026 midterm elections, the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship, and President Trump's latest executive order in response to that decision. Josh explains what the order does and what it could mean for the administration's immigration agenda moving forward.

Harry Enten, Chief Data Analyst at CNN, joins Josh to discuss the 2026 midt...

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Rand Paul's Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt. But will it go anywhere? Josh breaks down the law and the politics of holding the mad doctor accountable.

Victoria Coates, vice president of The Heritage Foundation, joins the program to unpack the latest with the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran standoff. The pair also touch on Saudi Arabia, Gaza, Turkey, and more.

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Josh opens the show by breaking down the results of Michigan's Democratic primary and what they could mean for the future of the Democratic Party. He also examines the chances of progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed winning Michigan's U.S. Senate race and why Democrats ignore the party's leftward shift at their own peril.

Luke Macias, political commentator, joins Josh to discuss the reality of Democrats' efforts to turn Texas blue...

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August 4, 2026 43 mins

Josh opens the show by discussing what "the common good" really means as the debate takes center stage across the country. He explains the difference between policies that genuinely serve the common good and the way the phrase is being used by some to advance their own political agenda.

Oren Cass, Chief Economist at American Compass, joins Josh to discuss inflation, the growing conversation surrounding the New Right movement, and t...

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Josh opens the show discussing the latest on Iran following President Trump's comments that he held off on launching additional strikes because of progress in ongoing peace talks. Josh also breaks down the sudden reversal by two senators who have been holding up Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General and what it means moving forward.

Will Chamberlain of the Article III Project joins Josh to discuss the latest on Blanche's ...

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Josh opens the show by discussing the disturbing scenes unfolding in Spain as tens of thousands of illegal migrants, many of them Muslims, continue entering the country. Josh explains why he believes Europe's immigration crisis serves as a warning for the United States and argues that many Democrats would pursue similar policies if given the chance. He also highlights how President Trump secured the southern border and why voters s...

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Josh opens the show by discussing why he believes Dr. Anthony Fauci should be held in contempt of Congress following his testimony before the Senate. Josh breaks down what happened during the hearing, the reaction on Capitol Hill, and the realistic chances that Congress will take further action.

Next, Josh is joined by Texas Senator Ted Cruz for a wide-ranging conversation on the Supreme Court, the importance of judicial nomination...

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Josh opens the show by discussing former NIAD Director Anthony Fauci's testimony before the Senate, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 110 times. Josh breaks down what happened during the hearing and asks the bigger question: Is America truly prepared for the next COVID-like pandemic, or are we destined to repeat the mistakes of the past?

Next, Josh is joined by Seth Barron, New York Post Editorial Board member, to disc...

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July 28, 2026 42 mins

Josh opens the show by discussing the departure of the Cracker Barrel CEO following a controversial tenure that many believe strayed from the company's iconic brand. Josh argues that it is yet another example of consumers rejecting companies that embrace woke corporate activism, and why the Left continues to lose ground in the culture war.

Josh also breaks down the latest developments surrounding Anthony Fauci as new information em...

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Josh opens the show discussing the Democratic Party's continued shift toward socialism and why the Democratic Socialists of America are no longer hiding what they stand for. He explains why that poses a growing problem for Democrats as divisions within the party become more apparent, with some Democrats beginning to push back while the DNC struggles to unify its message.

Josh also makes the case for why the SAVE America Act needs t...

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Josh opens the show by discussing the future of the conservative movement and where the Right goes from here as it confronts bad actors within its own ranks. He explains why the debate on the Right must move in a more constructive direction if the movement hopes to remain strong in the years ahead.

Josh is joined by Henry Olsen, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss the conservative movement with and with...

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Josh opens the show by discussing growing concerns within the Left over the rise of socialism inside the Democratic Party. He examines what he sees as the party's takeover by its far-Left wing and explains why he believes enough is enough.

Josh is then joined by Matthew Continetti of AEI's Domestic Policy Studies to discuss the latest developments involving Iran, including reports that President Trump is preparing for a major offen...

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Josh opens the show with the latest on voter fraud concerns in New Jersey after the governor acknowledged a glitch in the state's DMV system. Josh explains why he believes the incident is another reminder that now is the time for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.

Josh also breaks down the latest developments involving Iran, reacting to comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussing what we're hearing about the nex...

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Josh opens the show by breaking down the failed domestic terror attack in New York City and why it serves as yet another stark reminder that the threat of terrorism—particularly homegrown extremism—remains very real. He explains why national security starts with strong immigration enforcement, argues that America must be far more selective about who is allowed into the country, and warns against complacency as new threa...

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Josh opens the show by breaking down the latest developments involving Iran following a deadly weekend that claimed the lives of U.S. service members. He examines what we know so far, how the attack could reshape U.S. policy, and what he believes President Trump must do to decisively confront the Iranian regime and bring the conflict to a lasting conclusion.

Next, Josh turns to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's latest controvers...

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