Big Ideas Book Club with Steve Hilton

Steve shares remarks about the end of the Big Ideas Book Club and how the spirit of it will live on with a segment on the Steve Hilton Show.

Sir Nick Clegg, author and former Deputy Prime Minister of the UK joins this episode to discuss his new book, “How to Save the Internet: The Threat to Global Connection in the Age of AI and Political Conflict”. He explores how the internet is fragmenting through neglect, Silicon Valley’s growing role in politics, and the impact of artificial intelligence. The conversation also touches on how to cr...

Today’s episode, Saabira Chaudhuri, Author of “Consumed: How Big Brands Got Us Hooked On Plastic” joins to discuss how microplastics have fundamentally rewired the way we live. Her book highlights the sociological, historical, anthropological, environmental, and business aspects of plastic usage and its effects on the world. We fully break down how the use of plastic has shaped and transformed our...

The author of “The Origin of Politics: How Evolution and Ideology Shape the Fate of Nations” joins this episode to discuss how evolution and ideology impacts a nation. Nicholas Wade, a retired Science and Health Editor of the New York Times explains how genetics play a much greater role in society and politics than what is both taught and assumed. He explains that while some useful modification ca...

Today’s episode features Dr. Shannon Kroner, who joins us to discuss her new children’s book “Let’s Be Critical Thinkers: Critically Thinking About Masks, Lockdowns, Social Distancing, and Vaccines”. As a clinical psychologist, she encourages kids to think for themselves instead of blindly accepting what is widely believed. She emphasizes the importance of navigating propaganda, creating space for...

Joe Allen, author of “Dark Æon: Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity”, joins me to explore the future that wealthy elites envision. The most powerful figures on earth aim to merge the biological with the technological, creating a “transhuman” and “posthuman” world that blurs the definition of humanity. Are these goals openly shared, or subliminal in culture? Allen breaks it all down, making...

Batya Ungar-Sargon, author of Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women, joins us today to discuss how the elites have lied and betrayed the American working class. “The Great American Story” is being written by those with immense privilege leading us to the big question: Do Americans still have a shot at the American Dream?

Former LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva, author of “Sheriff: Holding the Thin Blue Line in a Deep Blue State”, joins Steve today to discuss his renewed run for LA Sheriff. They cover issues of corruption, the current political climate, and challenges within the LA Sheriff’s Department. Why are people being encouraged to say “public safety” instead of “law enforcement”? And why does the woke left avoid u...

Salena Zito, author of “Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland”, joins us to unpack the events surrounding the infamous Butler rally. A seasoned journalist who has closely followed the shifting dynamics of American politics, Salena offers powerful insight into what happened before, during, and after the shots rang out right above he...

Michael Malice, author of “Not Sick of Winning: A History of President Trump’s First 100 Days” discusses how Trump has overdelivered on his promises. With 100 chapters scaling his first 100 days, he goes in depth on what the beginning of the new Trump Administration accomplished. We highlight the history of Washington and how everything has shifted and developed. This is NOT the same Washington it...

Richard Simon, author of “Unplug: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life”, joins me to explore the growing issue of smartphone addiction in today’s society. We dive into the harmful effects of excessive phone use, strategies for digital detox, and the science behind everything. Our conversation raises an important question: Should smartphones be banned for both kids and adults for t...

John Cox, author of “Slay the Four Plagues: A Realistic Revolutionary Plan to Fix Democracy,” ran for California governor years ago and learned a lot about the corruption and issues plaguing our country today. We go over and break down what John believes are the four plagues impacting Americans – special interest influence, big media control, negative campaigning, and extreme partisan voices. This...

Gianno Caldwell, founder of the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety and Fox News Political Analyst, joins me to discuss his new book, "The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America's Violent Crime Crisis". Gianno lost his brother as collateral damage during a fight outside of a restaurant in Chicago and has been out for justice ever since – to include getting rid of Ge...

Chief U.S. Commentator for Financial Times and author Ed Luce joins this episode to discuss his new book, “Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America’s Great Power Prophet”. This biography offers a rare, in-depth look at one of the most influential Cold War strategists, exploring his legacy and complex relationship with Henry Kissinger. We dive into the history of the Soviet Union and examine...

In this episode I am once again joined by Author and Economist Oren Cass to discuss his new book “The New Conservatives” which explores restoring America’s commitment to family, community, and industry. We talk about America’s past and how the Trump admin understands the need to invest in bringing back certain industries, as well as new conservatives’ skepticism of the markets. Cass shares where h...

Chris Mortiz’s California home was burglarized two nights in a row by an MS-13 gang member armed to the teeth, who was deported by Trump but allowed back here by Biden. A prosecutor told him his story was “relatable” and something Californians everywhere around the state are experiencing. Chris then decided to look further into the root of these crimes and the politicans, lawmakers, and policies i...

In this episode, I’m joined by Author and Economist Oren Cass to discuss the debate over H-1B Visas that sparked conversation and controversy from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Oren is the Founder and Chief Economist of American Compass and gives great insight into how the visas work, who is using them, and what reform should take place. He discusses his thoughts on tariffs and free trade as well...

I am thrilled to announce that I am joined by Vivek Ramaswamy, former GOP Presidential candidate and my good friend. Vivek’s new book, “Truth’s: The Future of America First”, dissects exactly what the conservative movement stands for, and how conservatives can further grow the Republican Party by gracefully articulating exactly what the party stands for, and championing authentic conversation and...

Former California GOP Chairman and author of “The Lessons of American Civilization: Its Confident Rise and the Warning Signs of Its Decline”, Tom Del Beccaro, joins us for today’s Big Ideas Book Club. Tom discusses the confidence, energy, and richness that the United States has been brought up in, and how the USA might experience a harsh decline in the coming decades and centuries. Tom dissects ho...

Despite spending billions of dollars on the homelessness crisis — homelessness is still EVERYWHERE in California. Michele Steeb is the author of “Answers Behind The Red Door” and she joins us to explain why California can’t get rid of one of its biggest problems despite tons of government funding.

Author and one of the leading experts on political targeting, technology, and demography, Patrick Ruffini, joins me today to discuss the cultural and economic forces reshaping the Republican party. Patrick is the co-founder of Echelon Insights, a polling and analytics firm, and has dissected the transformation of American politics in numerous roles over the past twenty years. He has recently writt...

Author Michele Steeb joins us today to discuss the growing epidemic of homelessness that is destroying our neighborhoods, our cities, people’s lives, and future generations. Steeb wrote the book titled: “Answers Behind the Red Door, Battling the Homeless Epidemic”, which is a powerful insight into the policies that have contributed to the mass increase of homeless citizens in America. Let’s just s...

Author and Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce joins us to discuss her latest book called “Fear Itself, Exposing the Left's Mind Killing Agenda”. Her message is very simple and it is that many problems and anxiety we're facing both politically and culturally in America are a result of the Left's latest tactic: Fear-mongering. From global warming and COVID, to what's happening in acade...

Future author Jesse Holguin joins me today to discuss his testimony about how he changed from a CA gang member to a conservative activist and Christian who founded the LEXIT Movement. He describes the difference between a regular member and a gang banger, as well as how he grew into that lifestyle. His entire family had been centered around gangs his entire life until one night through a shooting...

Author Mike Madrid joins me today to discuss the impact of the Latino community on national politics. Mike recently wrote The Latino Century, how America's Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy , which is an insightful investigation of how and why Both Democrats and Republicans have failed to appeal to the Latino vote—the largest ethnic voting group in the country—and the impact it is hav...