The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated Checking in on the DHS Shutdown, SAVE America Act, and war in Iran
Mar 26, 2026
Haviv Rettig Gur, Middle East correspondent and podcast host, unpacks Iranian revolutionary ideas and regional strategy. Matt Continetti, AEI policy lead and columnist, frames the conflict as a pivotal global moment. Abe Greenwald, Commentary editor, discusses media persuasion limits. Noah Rothman, National Review writer, argues for sustained pressure on Iran. Short, punchy conversations on ideology, coalition dynamics, and political fallout.
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Make The Case To Sustain Public Support
- Communicate the stakes and domestic benefits regularly to maintain public support for a prolonged campaign.
- Mary Katharine Ham recommends Oval Office addresses and messaging that ties national security actions to Americans' economic concerns.
Split Big Bills To Secure Voter ID Wins
- Break large policy aims into politically feasible pieces to pass popular measures like voter ID.
- Sarah C. Bedford suggests stripping controversial SAVE Act items and advancing a voter ID–only bill Democrats are less likely to oppose.
Means Versus Will In Campaign Objectives
- There's a difference between having the means to open the Strait of Hormuz and having the will to pursue regime-toppling strikes.
- Danny Pletka says execution to secure shipping is certain, but full demolition of Iran's system faces political limits.
