The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated

Adm. Mark Montgomery, retired Navy rear admiral and military strategist; Danielle Pletka, AEI foreign policy analyst; Josh Kraushaar, political journalist; Matt Sharpstein, redistricting editor; Tom Weiler, former Navy officer and Senate candidate. They debate Iran military options, force posture and basing risks. Conversations cover targeting oil infrastructure, sustained strike campaigns, cyber and assassination threats, timing and political signals.

Hugh discusses Iran and talks with Rich Goldberg, Bret Baier, James Lileks, Michael Duncan, and David Drucker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benham Ben-Taleblu, Iran expert at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. Bethany Mandel, conservative commentator and family advocate. Sen. Tom Cotton, Arkansas senator focused on national security. Dan Wall, Live Nation executive and antitrust critic. Dr. Michael Oren, historian and former Israeli ambassador. They discuss Iran’s crackdown and strike risks, returning Israeli hostages, U.S. policy and military posture, and the Live Nation antitrust fight.

Ben Domenech, cultural commentator on parenting and tech. Matt Continetti, AEI domestic policy expert on Canada and foreign affairs. Jonathan Williams, ALEC tax economist on state tax trends and the U-Haul growth index. Eli Lake, national security journalist on Iran and Middle East policy. They debate Davos rhetoric, Jack Smith’s hearing, phone use and education, Iran strategy, and economic shifts in short, punchy segments.

Hugh discusses former Special Council Jack Smith at the House Judiciary Committee hearing, this year's Oscar nominated movies, Greenland, Iran, and talks with Noah Rothman, Eliana Johnson, Jim Talent, Josh Kraushaar, and Jim Geraghty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Jason Smith, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, shares insights on tax policy and the challenges of passing comprehensive legislation. Rep. Lisa McClain discusses Republican messaging strategies and voter engagement in Michigan. Mary Katharine Ham critiques media portrayals of NATO spending and offers a fresh take on Trump's Davos appearance. Charles C. W. Cooke analyzes the economic implications of tariffs and the complex landscape of foreign policy, including Iran's actions and repercussions.

Hugh discusses President Trump's first year in office this second term and talks with Bret Baier, Josh Holmes, Byron York, David Drucker and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses Iran, Don Lemon's Minnesota church protest that violated the FACE Act, PA Governor Josh Shapiro being asked if he was an Israeli agent by Harris' team, and talks with Michael Doran, Bethany Mandel, and Vic Matus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this discussion, Matt Continetti, a senior scholar at AEI, dives deep into the complexities of Iran’s regime and its weakening grip on power. Ben Domenech explores the unprecedented protests and assesses the geopolitical implications connected to China. John Ellis raises concerns about tech competition and identity politics, linking them to shifting voter demographics. Eli Lake highlights the need for non-kinetic strategies towards Iran, while Doug LaMaurice offers insights into upcoming college football matchups, adding a fun sports twist to the conversation.

Michael Knowles, a conservative commentator, joins former National Security Council chief Alex Gray, senior editor Seth Mandel, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito to delve into U.S. foreign policy and recent actions in the Middle East. They analyze Trump's realist strategy, the strategic significance of Greenland, and the implications of U.S. carrier movements towards Iran. The discussion touches on Iran's protests, military readiness, and the intricacies of appropriations in defense spending, highlighting how these factors shape America's global standing.