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I’m honor of the passing of Actor Treat Williams, Dominick revisits one of his more obscure films. Dead Heat a buddy cop, zombie/action movie, also starring Joe Piscopo.

Townhall Review – April 22, 2023

Hugh Hewitt and Mollie Hemingway, editor-in-chief of The Federalist, tackle the widening gap between corporate America and their customers, using Bud Light's recent advertising blunders as a prime example.

Dennis Prager unpacks the consequences of left-wing ideology, arguing that corporations like Anheuser-Busch significantly contribute to the erosion of society's core values and traditions.

Joe Piscopo and K.T. McFarland, a national security veteran with service to Presidents Nixon, Ford and Reagan, explore the evolving values and patriotism in America. They scrutinize the shifting mindset among younger generations and within the Democratic Party, reminiscing about the inspiring leadership of figures like John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.

Brandon Tatum reacts to Mayor Brandon Johnson's response to the recent chaos in Chicago. Tatum critiques the mayor's position and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, self-reflection, and community engagement in addressing and preventing such incidents.

Hugh Hewitt and Jim Geraghty, senior political correspondent of National Review, analyze the need to recognize and prepare for potential threats from China, especially regarding Taiwan. They explore the China Select Committee's work, House Republicans' wargames simulation, and the impact of COVID on China.

Michele Tafoya, host of "Sideline Sanity" Podcast, welcomes Peter Schweizer, author of the book "Red Handed," for a conversation about the influence of corporate America and mainstream media on shaping political narratives and foreign policy concerning China. They also highlight the significance of transparency in reporting political improprieties from all sides.

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Townhall Review – April 22, 2023

Hugh Hewitt and Mollie Hemingway, editor-in-chief of The Federalist, tackle the widening gap between corporate America and their customers, using Bud Light's recent advertising blunders as a prime example.

Dennis Prager unpacks the consequences of left-wing ideology, arguing that corporations like Anheuser-Busch significantly contribute to the erosion of society's core values and traditions.

Joe Piscopo and K.T. McFarland, a national security veteran with service to Presidents Nixon, Ford and Reagan, explore the evolving values and patriotism in America. They scrutinize the shifting mindset among younger generations and within the Democratic Party, reminiscing about the inspiring leadership of figures like John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.

Brandon Tatum reacts to Mayor Brandon Johnson's response to the recent chaos in Chicago. Tatum critiques the mayor's position and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, self-reflection, and community engagement in addressing and preventing such incidents.

Hugh Hewitt and Jim Geraghty, senior political correspondent of National Review, analyze the need to recognize and prepare for potential threats from China, especially regarding Taiwan. They explore the China Select Committee's work, House Republicans' wargames simulation, and the impact of COVID on China.

Michele Tafoya, host of "Sideline Sanity" Podcast, welcomes Peter Schweizer, author of the book "Red Handed," for a conversation about the influence of corporate America and mainstream media on shaping political narratives and foreign policy concerning China. They also highlight the significance of transparency in reporting political improprieties from all sides.

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Townhall Review – April 15, 2023

Hugh Hewitt is joined by China Select Committee Chair Rep. Mike Gallagher to examine Hollywood and Big Tech's reluctance to acknowledge the pressing need for disentangling from China in the 21st century.

Michelle Tafoya converses with Jimmy Quinn, national security correspondent for National Review, to delve into the intensifying diplomatic relations between the United States and Taiwan and the potential fallout of China's mounting aggression towards the democratic nation.

Joe Piscopo engages with Dr. Marty Makary of Johns Hopkins to explore the World Health Organization's updated guidelines on COVID-19 vaccine usage and how this change distorts China's approach.

Hugh Hewitt and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assess the sudden transformation of the world order, concentrating on China's assertive posture towards Taiwan, the reconfiguration of global alliances, and the challenges confronted by various nations.

Sebastian Gorka talks with Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, to discuss the hard-left elements within the Democratic Party and draw historical parallels to the French Revolution as explored in Hanson's article "Our French Revolution." They also explore the impact of leftist organizations, the wealth of the left's foundations, and the potential implications of the transgender movement on American society.

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Townhall Review – April 15, 2023

Hugh Hewitt is joined by China Select Committee Chair Rep. Mike Gallagher to examine Hollywood and Big Tech's reluctance to acknowledge the pressing need for disentangling from China in the 21st century.

Michelle Tafoya converses with Jimmy Quinn, national security correspondent for National Review, to delve into the intensifying diplomatic relations between the United States and Taiwan and the potential fallout of China's mounting aggression towards the democratic nation.

Joe Piscopo engages with Dr. Marty Makary of Johns Hopkins to explore the World Health Organization's updated guidelines on COVID-19 vaccine usage and how this change distorts China's approach.

Hugh Hewitt and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assess the sudden transformation of the world order, concentrating on China's assertive posture towards Taiwan, the reconfiguration of global alliances, and the challenges confronted by various nations.

Sebastian Gorka talks with Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, to discuss the hard-left elements within the Democratic Party and draw historical parallels to the French Revolution as explored in Hanson's article "Our French Revolution." They also explore the impact of leftist organizations, the wealth of the left's foundations, and the potential implications of the transgender movement on American society.

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Hugh Hewitt talks with legal expert Andrew McCarthy about the constitutionality and coherence of the indictment against former President Donald Trump, highlighting its shortcomings in stating a clear crime and questioning the legitimacy of New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg's claims related to the 2016 election.

Joe Piscopo and Joe Tacopina, an attorney representing Donald Trump, to discuss the indictment of Trump by the state of New York and the weaponization of the justice system, the selective nature of the prosecution, and the potential implications for future political opponents.

Michele Tafoya chats with James Rosen, Chief White House Correspondent for NewsMax, to talk about his new biography of Justice Antonin Scalia, "Scalia: Rise to Greatness, 1936 to 1986," unveiling the remarkable journey of the first Italian-American Supreme Court Justice, his impact on American law, and previously unpublished insights gathered through years of extensive research and exclusive interviews.

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Hugh Hewitt talks with legal expert Andrew McCarthy about the constitutionality and coherence of the indictment against former President Donald Trump, highlighting its shortcomings in stating a clear crime and questioning the legitimacy of New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg's claims related to the 2016 election.

Joe Piscopo and Joe Tacopina, an attorney representing Donald Trump, to discuss the indictment of Trump by the state of New York and the weaponization of the justice system, the selective nature of the prosecution, and the potential implications for future political opponents.

Michele Tafoya chats with James Rosen, Chief White House Correspondent for NewsMax, to talk about his new biography of Justice Antonin Scalia, "Scalia: Rise to Greatness, 1936 to 1986," unveiling the remarkable journey of the first Italian-American Supreme Court Justice, his impact on American law, and previously unpublished insights gathered through years of extensive research and exclusive interviews.

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Townhall Review – March 25, 2023

Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about the recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Joe Piscopo talks with Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis about the growing alliance between Russia and China and that we had better start paying very close attention.

Trish Regan and Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn talk about the fentanyl crisis and how the problem is getting worse, not better.

Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about an article in the Atlantic by Jerry Hendrix, “The Age of American Naval Dominance is Over.”

And Hugh talks with Jerry Hendrix, “The Age of American Naval Dominance is Over.”

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Townhall Review – March 25, 2023

Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton talk about the recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Joe Piscopo talks with Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis about the growing alliance between Russia and China and that we had better start paying very close attention.

Trish Regan and Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn talk about the fentanyl crisis and how the problem is getting worse, not better.

Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about an article in the Atlantic by Jerry Hendrix, “The Age of American Naval Dominance is Over.”

And Hugh talks with Jerry Hendrix, “The Age of American Naval Dominance is Over.”

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Townhall Review – March 4, 2023

This past week the Select Committee on China held its first meeting and Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez questioned former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster on the nature of the Chinese threat, Michigan’s John Moolenaar asked Matt Pottinger about China’s role in our fentanyl scourge, and Chairman Mike Gallagher, from Wisconsin, got Pottinger to explain why TikTok is not just fun and games.

Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about how China is becoming more aggressive and more belligerent with eyes on Taiwan.

Bob Frantz turns to Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan to talk about the Department of Energy and the FBI publicly stating that the most plausible explanation for the origin of the COVID-19 virus was a lab leak in Wuhan China.

Joe Piscopo and Andrew McCarthy talk about the fate of President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program now being decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mike Gallagher and Dan Proft talk about the defeat of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Hugh Hewitt talks to Steve Krakauer about his book, “Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People.”

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Townhall Review – March 4, 2023

This past week the Select Committee on China held its first meeting and Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez questioned former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster on the nature of the Chinese threat, Michigan’s John Moolenaar asked Matt Pottinger about China’s role in our fentanyl scourge, and Chairman Mike Gallagher, from Wisconsin, got Pottinger to explain why TikTok is not just fun and games.

Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about how China is becoming more aggressive and more belligerent with eyes on Taiwan.

Bob Frantz turns to Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan to talk about the Department of Energy and the FBI publicly stating that the most plausible explanation for the origin of the COVID-19 virus was a lab leak in Wuhan China.

Joe Piscopo and Andrew McCarthy talk about the fate of President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program now being decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mike Gallagher and Dan Proft talk about the defeat of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Hugh Hewitt talks to Steve Krakauer about his book, “Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People.”

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Townhall Review – February 25, 2023

Following President Biden’s visit to Ukraine and Poland, Joe Piscopo turns to James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, and Hugh Hewitt turns to Mollie Hemingway, of the Federalist, to talk about the trip and what that means for U.S. support of Ukraine.

Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about his recent visit to Taiwan and how the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is a proxy of sorts for the geo-political struggle between China and the U.S.

Mark Davis talks to Texas State Representative Brian Harrison about the need for Texas to lead in protecting our children from the sexual and moral agenda of the left.

Kevin McCullough turns to Kelsey Bolar, of the Federalist, to talk about the U.S. pressing full steam ahead when it comes to surgical and medial gender “reassignment,” when Western European nations are pulling back.

Carl Jackson and Karol Markowicz talk about her recent article, “Tell Your Kids Marriage is More Important Than Money or Career – Because It Is.”

Dennis Prager reviews a Washington Post article on CDC data that our teen girls are depressed, feeling hopeless, and suicidal.

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Townhall Review – February 25, 2023

Following President Biden’s visit to Ukraine and Poland, Joe Piscopo turns to James Carafano, of the Heritage Foundation, and Hugh Hewitt turns to Mollie Hemingway, of the Federalist, to talk about the trip and what that means for U.S. support of Ukraine.

Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about his recent visit to Taiwan and how the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is a proxy of sorts for the geo-political struggle between China and the U.S.

Mark Davis talks to Texas State Representative Brian Harrison about the need for Texas to lead in protecting our children from the sexual and moral agenda of the left.

Kevin McCullough turns to Kelsey Bolar, of the Federalist, to talk about the U.S. pressing full steam ahead when it comes to surgical and medial gender “reassignment,” when Western European nations are pulling back.

Carl Jackson and Karol Markowicz talk about her recent article, “Tell Your Kids Marriage is More Important Than Money or Career – Because It Is.”

Dennis Prager reviews a Washington Post article on CDC data that our teen girls are depressed, feeling hopeless, and suicidal.

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Townhall Review – February 18, 2023

Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about balloons from China and the need for the new Select Committee on China.

Sebastian Gorka talks to Gordon Chang about the rising threat from China and the indecisiveness of our military's general officers.

Bob Frantz and Ohio Congressman Max Miller talk about the importance of bipartisanship as we face the China threat and the other challenges of the 21st century.

Hugh Hewitt talks to Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, the new Chair of the Judiciary Committee, as he takes up much-needed oversight and accountability.

Charlie Kirk and veteran economist and columnist Stephen Moore talk about the latest inflation numbers.

Joe Piscopo turns to New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew to talk about wind farms off the New Jersey coast and the real environmental impact on the area.

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Townhall Review – February 18, 2023

Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about balloons from China and the need for the new Select Committee on China.

Sebastian Gorka talks to Gordon Chang about the rising threat from China and the indecisiveness of our military's general officers.

Bob Frantz and Ohio Congressman Max Miller talk about the importance of bipartisanship as we face the China threat and the other challenges of the 21st century.

Hugh Hewitt talks to Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, the new Chair of the Judiciary Committee, as he takes up much-needed oversight and accountability.

Charlie Kirk and veteran economist and columnist Stephen Moore talk about the latest inflation numbers.

Joe Piscopo turns to New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew to talk about wind farms off the New Jersey coast and the real environmental impact on the area.

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Townhall Review – January 14, 2023

Hugh Hewitt talks to Mollie Hemingway, of the Federalist, Chris Stigall talks to former prosecutor Andrew McCarthy, and Sebastian Gorka opines about President Biden holding classified documents from his time As Vice President under Barack Obama and the “double standard” handling by the Justice Department.

Charlie Kirk and Texas Congressmen Chip Roy talk about the voting drama in selecting California Congressman Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.

Joe Piscopo talks to the new House Majority Leader Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise on how an effective Congressional term will be critical for both the nation and for the 2024 Presidential election.

Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about the House Select Committee on China to be chaired by Gallagher.

Hugh Hewitt talks to Indiana Congressman Jim Banks about Biden’s porous, open border policy.

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Townhall Review – January 14, 2023

Hugh Hewitt talks to Mollie Hemingway, of the Federalist, Chris Stigall talks to former prosecutor Andrew McCarthy, and Sebastian Gorka opines about President Biden holding classified documents from his time As Vice President under Barack Obama and the “double standard” handling by the Justice Department.

Charlie Kirk and Texas Congressmen Chip Roy talk about the voting drama in selecting California Congressman Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.

Joe Piscopo talks to the new House Majority Leader Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise on how an effective Congressional term will be critical for both the nation and for the 2024 Presidential election.

Hugh Hewitt and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher talk about the House Select Committee on China to be chaired by Gallagher.

Hugh Hewitt talks to Indiana Congressman Jim Banks about Biden’s porous, open border policy.

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Townhall Review – December 24, 2022

Hugh Hewitt talks to Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton who voted in favor of the Omnibus bill and Joe Piscopo talks to economist Stephen Moore who finds the bill tough to swallow.

Seth Leibsohn turns to author and analyst Brandon Weichert to talk about U.S. and European military aid to Ukraine.

Ed Morrissey talks to Wesley Smith about Europe, recently Sweden, hitting the brakes on medical treatment for gender dysphoria.

Sebastian Gorka talks to Paul Kengor about his book, “The Devil and Bella Dodd: One Woman’s Struggle Against Communism and Her Redemption.”

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Townhall Review – December 24, 2022

Hugh Hewitt talks to Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton who voted in favor of the Omnibus bill and Joe Piscopo talks to economist Stephen Moore who finds the bill tough to swallow.

Seth Leibsohn turns to author and analyst Brandon Weichert to talk about U.S. and European military aid to Ukraine.

Ed Morrissey talks to Wesley Smith about Europe, recently Sweden, hitting the brakes on medical treatment for gender dysphoria.

Sebastian Gorka talks to Paul Kengor about his book, “The Devil and Bella Dodd: One Woman’s Struggle Against Communism and Her Redemption.”

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Townhall Review – December 17, 2022

Hugh Hewitt talks to Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, about the immigration crisis at the border going from bad to worse.

Joe Piscopo talks with Andrew McCarthy about the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried on the eve of his testimony before Congress on the collapse of FTX – the crypto exchange platform he founded.

Chris Stigall talks to Ed Morrissey, of Hot Air, about the shockwave from the release of the Twitter Files.

Dennis Prager looks at Florida, and newly re-elected Governor Ron DeSantis, the migration of residents of other states to Florida, and the governor’s request for an investigation into Covid vaccine manufacturers; then Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, joins Hugh Hewitt to talk about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed reparations of $233,000 for each descent of enslaved persons.

Bruce Hooley examines the contrast of recent developments in Ohio versus what we saw at the White House as President Biden signed the “Defense of Marriage Act.”

Julie Hartman talks with Masih Alinejad about the Iranian protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody over her non-compliance with laws mandating head covering for women.

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