The Josh Hammer Show

In this winding episode, Josh touches on Middle East and Latin American geopolitics, as well as the continued Islamization of the United States. Josh also shares some critical news about his own personal life and the circle of life of this current iteration of "The Josh Hammer Show." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) joins Josh for a deep-dive conversation on his brand-new bestselling book,  Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas .   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh offers his takes on yesterday’s landmark Meta settlement, the conclusion of the grisly Lindsay Clancy murder trial, and how Hasan Piker continues to be a boon to Republicans. Will Chamberlain of the Article III Project and “Counterweight” podcast also joins Josh for a wide-ranging conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) joins Josh for a deep-dive conversation on his brand-new bestselling book, Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh takes aim at Hasan Piker, the rabidly anti-Semitic and anti-American streamer who has emerged as one of the great lightning rods for this campaign cycle. Josh explains why Piker is the gasoline pouring fire on the civil war tearing Democrats apart. Also on today's show: South Carolina's big GOP Senate run-off, the Supreme Court issues a huge win for President Trump on mail-in ballot voting in...

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 p...

Josh opens the show by blasting the eyebrow-raising comments made by Dr. Jill Biden during a recent podcast appearance, where she addressed speculation that her husband, former President Joe Biden, may have been drugged before the presidential debate that made headlines two summers ago. Josh calls the explanation yet another attempt to gaslight the American public and asks why voters should believ...

Josh opens today’s show by taking on the growing data center craze sweeping communities across the country. As Americans increasingly push back against massive AI data centers being built in their own backyards, Josh asks how much of that opposition is justified—and how much has gone completely off the rails. He explains why there are legitimate reasons to be concerned about the impact...

Josh spends the majority of today’s show breaking down Tuesday’s primaries in Florida, Alaska, and California and what the results could mean heading into the midterms. Josh argues that once again the most extreme candidates struggled at the ballot box and examines the challenges Democrats continue to face from DSA-backed candidates and the party’s progressive wing. Josh also loo...

Josh opens today’s show by breaking down the Florida primaries and asking what comes next for popular Gov. Ron DeSantis. Josh looks back at DeSantis’ record in office and the transformation Florida has undergone under his leadership. Josh then turns to other key races across the country and the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America. He also dives into the bizarre si...

Josh opens the show by tackling a fundamental question: What does it actually mean to be a conservative when it comes to the economy? Josh makes the case that conservatives must both unapologetically defend the basic integrity of capitalism while maintaining and refining some of the nationalist elements of President Trump's political program. Ryan Girdusky joins Josh to break down another round of...

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...

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 p...

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...

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, r...

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 weeke...

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,...

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 A...

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...

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 surrou...

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...

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 t...

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, th...

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 P...

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...