Judging Freedom
Judge Napolitano
Judging Freedom — Hosted by Judge Andrew NapolitanoWelcome to Judging Freedom, where truth, liberty, and constitutional integrity take center stage. Judge Andrew Napolitano — former New Jersey Superior Court judge, legal scholar, and long-time champion of civil liberties — delivers fearless analysis on law, politics, war, and government power.Through in-depth interviews with leading thinkers, journalists, and whistleblowers, Judge Napolitano cuts through media narratives to expose government overreach, challenge conventional wisdom, and defend the principles of freedom enshrined in the Constitution.Subscribe to hear unfiltered conversations about justice, civil rights, foreign policy, and the moral challenges facing America and the world today.
Episodes
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Jan 28, 2026 • 27min
Gilbert Doctorow : Russia and Ukraine: Real Negotiations or Delay?
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Jan 27, 2026 • 24min
LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Israel’s Political Ideology Is Driving Endless Death
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Jan 27, 2026 • 35min
Capt. Matt Hoh : The Execution of Alex Pretti
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Jan 27, 2026 • 31min
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : Using the Economy as a Weapon — Trump and Iran
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, economist and sustainable development expert, discusses sanctions as economic warfare and how they can destabilize societies. He links U.S. overseas financial pressure to domestic political consequences. They also cover dollar dominance, global pushback, and debates over information control and censorship.
Jan 27, 2026 • 25min
AMB. Chas Freeman : Why Moscow Has Little Reason to Negotiate
Ambassador Chas Freeman, a career diplomat and foreign policy analyst, offers a sharp take on U.S.-Russia-China dynamics. He discusses why Moscow may prefer to dictate terms rather than negotiate with Ukraine. He assesses proximity diplomacy like the Abu Dhabi talks. He also covers Russia’s campaign impact on civilians and China’s military purges and Taiwan preparations.
Jan 26, 2026 • 30min
Scott Ritter : Ukraine at the Breaking Point?
Scott Ritter, former US Marine intelligence officer and arms-control commentator, offers sharp analysis on Ukraine and global security. He questions the prospects of Ukrainian victory. He warns Europe and the US may be willing to sacrifice Ukrainian lives for geopolitical aims. He critiques praise for Ukrainian strikes and explains the stakes of nuclear arms policy.
Jan 26, 2026 • 25min
Sheriff David Hathaway : Power Without Accountability — ICE Under Scrutiny
Sheriff David Hathaway, Santa Cruz County lawman with DEA supervisory experience, speaks on federal influence over local policing. He describes federal control of crime scenes and withheld evidence. He details overwhelming federal presence near the border and refused deputizations. He discusses surveillance infrastructure locals cannot access and accountability barriers like qualified immunity.
Jan 26, 2026 • 27min
Larry Johnson : The Metrics Behind Russia’s Coming Victory
Larry Johnson, former intelligence analyst focused on national security, lays out metrics and analysis about the Russia–Ukraine conflict. He highlights casualty ratios, training shortfalls, and resource gaps. He challenges optimistic assessments and argues Russia’s campaign is deliberate and gaining ground.
Jan 26, 2026 • 27min
Ray McGovern : What Is Trump’s Russia Strategy?
Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst turned intelligence critic, offers sharp commentary on U.S.-Russia ties and arms control. He examines New START stakes, risks if the treaty expires, Russian military rebuilding, quiet diplomacy in Abu Dhabi, and how perceptions of U.S. weakness and domestic defense interests shape policy.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 31min
Alastair Crooke : Trump Went TACO on Greenland — Will He on Iran?
Alastair Crooke, former diplomat and Middle East analyst, offers brisk geopolitical reading. He links U.S. domestic turmoil to international reactions. He explains why Greenland was a symbolic play, how markets constrain military options, and why an attack on Iran risks economic, political, and strategic blowback.
