The Josh Hammer Show

Today, Josh addresses the nationwide protests and lawlessness sparked by the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent during a federal enforcement operation in Minneapolis, which has ignited demonstrations in multiple cities. He explains why, as a country founded on law and order, we cannot accept mob justice or attacks on federal officers and why community leadership in places like Minnesota has helped fuel the crisis. Josh then shifts to foreign policy, breaking down why the Trump Administration’s continued discussions about purchasing Greenland are not as far-fetched as critics claim, and why the idea makes strategic sense.He also covers the escalating protests in Iran, what they mean for U.S. interests, and why the president is right to monitor the dangerous situation as demonstrations continue to build in intensity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh opens the show by breaking down the shooting in Minneapolis, where an ICE agent shot a "queer activist" during an enforcement operation. He explains why the country is once again at a tipping point—and why Minnesota’s leaders helped create the very conditions now exploding around them. Josh also calls out the escalating attacks on ICE nationwide and makes the case for why they must end.He’s then joined by Richard Goldberg, Senior Advisor for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to dig into the next steps for Venezuela and the broader message the administration is sending around the world. They also discuss the future of Venezuela’s oil resources and the high-stakes protests in Iran—along with what those protests mean for the stability of the Iranian regime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh opens the show with the news on a Venezuelan oil tanker being escorted and explains why the United States has a direct strategic interest in what happens in Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia. He also unpacks the escalating protests in Iran and why the situation is becoming increasingly dangerous.Josh is then joined by Yuval Levin, Editor of National Affairs, for a deep dive into the state of healthcare reform in America—how we got here, why Republicans have struggled to make political gains on the issue, and why Democrats continue to expand spending without meaningful structural change. Levin also explores the divisions within the conservative movement and why both sides remain overly focused on their fringes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Josh breaks down the latest developments surrounding Nicolás Maduro and what his removal means for President Trump’s America First foreign policy doctrine. He calls out the Democrats who—once again—can’t stop complaining about not being “briefed” on the operation, exposing their reflexive opposition to anything Trump accomplishes.Josh also lays out why he believes NATO is outdated in its current form and explains the broader strategic context behind Trump’s warnings to both Greenland and Iran.He closes the show with a deep dive into a major gun rights case out of California—and what the ruling could mean for Americans who value the right to bear arms and defend the Constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Josh breaks down the stunning move by the Trump administration to remove Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Venezuela and bring them to New York City. He explains why this action is far from unprecedented and why the idea of “international law” is more myth than reality. Josh digs into what this means for America’s long-term strategic interests—especially when it comes to oil and energy abroad. He also calls out the pundits and politicians now scrambling with egg on their face after the raid, highlighting the Left’s blatant hypocrisy in real time.Josh closes the show with major political news out of Minnesota, where Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will not seek a third term—just as fraud allegations involving Somali-run daycares continue to spiral across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Hammer pulls no punches in blasting the newly sworn in democratic socialist mayor of NYC, Zohran Mamdani. Josh explains how Mamdani's praise of the "warmth of collectivism" has terrifying historical connotations, given the totalitarian horrors of the 21st century. Josh then explains why 2025 was actually an excellent year in both domestic politics and global affairs, contrary to the over-abundance of media hysteria suggesting the opposite. Finally, Josh offers his 2026 political wish list, encompassing global affairs, the economy, pending Supreme Court cases, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh closes out 2025 with a hard-hitting look at the foreign policy minefield the Trump administration is stepping into as 2026 begins. He’s joined by Rebeccah Heinrichs, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, for a no-nonsense breakdown of the global threats coming at the U.S. from every direction—China’s ambitions, Venezuela’s instability, Russia’s aggression, and the cascading challenges facing America and its allies. Heinrichs lays out why President Trump is approaching foreign policy with clarity and strength—and what it means for America’s standing on the world stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Josh tears into the exploding fraud scandal in Minnesota, where staggering sums of taxpayer money have allegedly been siphoned off by Somali networks—and yet, shockingly, much of the media can’t be bothered to cover it. He breaks down the jaw-dropping numbers, the political cowardice surrounding the story, and what this corruption says about the system failing ordinary Americans.Josh then turns to President Trump’s decisive airstrike in Nigeria targeting radical Islamist groups that have been slaughtering Christians. He explains what this bold move reveals about Trump’s foreign policy doctrine—and why it stands in stark contrast to the hand-wringing we’ve seen from past administrations.Josh closes with the latest on Trump’s push for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia and his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—laying out what these moves signal about the administration’s broader strategy on the world stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Phillips, a British conservative columnist and author of The Builder's Stone, joins to tackle the crumbling foundations of Western civilization. She argues for the vital role of Judeo-Christian values in shaping moral and political order. The conversation dives into the gradual undermining of cultural norms by radical ideologies and the urgent need to reclaim these principles. Phillips also discusses the complexities of Islam's compatibility with Western values and warns of cultural infiltration. Her call to action? Reconnect with core beliefs to ensure the West's survival.

On today’s show, Josh breaks down the escalating saber-rattling out of Venezuela—why this flashpoint matters, why Americans need to pay attention, and why the president isn’t seeking war but is making the right strategic call. Josh also digs into the surge of strong economic news and explains why the president’s tone will shape how voters feel about the economy as we close out 2025. Finally, Josh unloads on the chaos coming out of The Heritage Foundation, calling out its leader’s decision to defend Tucker Carlson and what that fiasco reveals about the identity crisis gripping the Right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.