The Seth Leibsohn Show

California Congresswoman Judy Chu (D) got into a vicious back-and-forth with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent today during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing. In a shocking display of ignorance Congresswoman Chu didn't know who the president was during World War One. Are aliens among us? Seth certainly thinks so. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations, and Shannon Estes,...

David Harsanyi, senior writer at  The Washington Examiner and co-host of the You’re Wrong podcast with Mollie Hemingway, joins Seth to discuss the results of yesterday’s primary elections, CBS News editor in chief, Bari Weiss’s decision to fire the “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley, and internet personality Candace Owens’ trip to Russia. David Ha...

Seth discusses a voicemail complaint he received who thinks President Trump is "owned" by Israel, and delves into the topic of conspiracy theories and the role of the media in shaping our perceptions. Listener commentary clarifying the ingredients in one of Seth’s father’s favorite sandwiches, wages for those in their 30’s, and who has been the most pro-Israel U.S. president. We&...

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the consequences of a society that's increasingly shying away from judgment and standards. The conversation centers around the idea that by not teaching children to exercise judgment and make healthy choices, we're setting them up for a lifetime of problems. Seth and Hugh touch on...

Well, it’s primary election day in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico, but all eyes are on the Golden State and the race for mayor of Los Angeles. Throughout the hour, Seth discusses the tension between judgment and acceptance, questioning whether a society that shies away from making value judgments can truly succeed. With a mix...

Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio for the full hour. Special guest Dr. J. Robert McClure, President and CEO of The James Madison Institute (JMI), joins for a short discussion on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's (R) proposal to exempt homestead properties from property taxes. The conversation also touches...

Seth delves into the Democratic Party's recent controversies, from the congressional midterms to the party's stance on women's rights and the Jewish community. He also touches on the importance of a strong work ethic and the impact of technology on the job market. He highlights the party's issues with women's rights, including the recent scandal involving a Democratic senatorial candidate who was...

John Hinderaker, founder of Power Line and President of the Center of the American Experiment, joins the show by phone to talk about the 24th Anniversary of Power Line’s online blog and some of the most famous news stories they broke in their time on the internet. John also discusses former First Lady Jill Biden’s revisionist history in recounting her husband’s performance in the...

George Khalaf, Republican candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives from Legislative District 3, on the recent primaries and elections, including the surprising win of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate Republican Primary Runoff Election and the rise of James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in the race, who's making waves with his progressive views. Seth and...

Congressman Andy Biggs (R), representing Arizona's 5th District, and candidate for governor, calls-in to the Seth Leibsohn Show with special guest Sara Carter, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), for a discussion on the Trump Administration’s strategy in combatting the illegal drug epidemic in this country. The conversation delves into the alarming increase in ove...

As we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial, Seth reflects on the country's shortcomings and the alarming trend of one of its two major political parties embracing anti-American ideologies. He highlights the concerning statements made by prominent Democrats, including blaming the U.S. for terrorism and another who doesn't believe Israel has a right to exist. A listener call-in question on the pol...

Ed Morrissey, Managing Editor at Hot Air , and host of the Ed Morrissey Podcast, joins Seth to discuss the results of Texas’s highly-contested Republican Senate Primary runoff election and the  victory of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Ed points out that Paxton's win was not just a result of President Trump's endorsement, but also due to the fact that Texans are tired of politicians...

Seth discusses Spencer Pratt’s campaign for mayor of Los Angeles. The conversation touches on the struggles of California's education system, where students are falling behind in reading and math, and the role of the teachers' union in perpetuating this issue. Producer David Doll’s definition of pizza. Former First Lady Jill Biden’s revisionist history in her interview with CBS N...

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the economic slowdown in Europe and how it's linked to their regulatory structure, which has reduced innovation and freedom. They also touch on the topic of The New York Times ' biased reporting on the Abraham Accords, a historic peace agreement between Israel and several Arab nations....

We're importing too many values from Europe, such as the Marxist view of the family, and how this is affecting our society, and birthrates. Seth also discusses the importance of taking advice from people who have our best interests at heart, like former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, who is sharing his wisdom on how to live a fulfilling life in the wake of a terminal cancer diagnosis. We’r...

Ed Morrissey, Managing Editor at Hot Air , and host of the Ed Morrissey Podcast, joins Seth to discuss his passion for photography and how the term "amateur" has become a misused and misunderstood concept. Tulsi Gabbard has announced her impending resignation as director of national intelligence. Ed shares his insights on the Democratic Party's recently-released autopsy report, which he believes i...

George Khalaf, Republican candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives from Legislative District 3, on the state of his race for the state House, the departure of Stephen Colbert from CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , the Democratic Party's failure to connect to moderate voters,  George discusses the significance of Memorial Day and how to teach young children to respect...

David Harsanyi, senior writer at  The Washington Examiner and co-host of the You’re Wrong podcast with Mollie Hemingway, joins the show by phone to talk about the use of the phrase “The Epstein Class,” Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie’s loss in Tuesday’s Republican Primary, the Democratic Party’s abandonment of the Jewish cause, and the role of ideolog...

With the Democrats' supposed strength for the 2026 Midterm Elections not appearing in the polls, Seth questions whether this is a sign of a wave or a loss. The conversation delves into the Democratic Party's stance on various issues, including its relationship with Israel and its handling of the party's internal divisions. Seth also touches on the recent release of the Democratic National Com...

Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about recent Republican primary elections in Georgia, Alabama and Kentucky where candidates backed by the president won or were in first place, the rise of anti-Semitism in both the Democratic and Republican Parties, and the need for a moral le...

Referencing C.S. Lewis's concept of turning back the clock, where progress is not about moving forward, but about resetting to where things ought to be, Seth discusses how a society's failure to learn from its past can lead to a repetition of its mistakes. He delves into the importance of remembering and learning from history, particularly in the context of the recent mosque shooting in San Diego,...

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk with special guest Khosro Isfahani, Research Director of the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI), on his piece today at The Washington Post , “I saw America vilified in Iran. Then came the culture shock.” Isfahani shares his personal story of coming to America as a...

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary of independence, a sense of national pride is at an all-time low. Seth’s monologue discusses the decline in patriotism in America, and mentions Khosro Isfahani’s piece today at The Washington Post , “I saw America vilified in Iran. Then came the culture shock.” Arizona State Senator Carine Werner (R-LD4) joins the s...

John Trobough, candidate for the Republican nomination for Arizona’s First Congressional District, joins Seth Leibsohn in studio for a discussion on his campaign, the issues that matter to him, and his unique background and the experiences that have shaped his views on geopolitics, technology, and family values. John discusses his views on China, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the importa...

The manufactured controversy surrounding "Rededicate 250," a prayer festival on the National Mall this past weekend, where critics accused government officials of promoting Christian nationalism. Seth questions the media's selective outrage, pointing out that similar events, such as Muslim gatherings, receive little to no criticism. He explores the idea that there's a deliberate effort to suppress...