America On Trial covers the 2024 Presidential election through the only lens that truly matters: the legal proceedings of Donald J. Trump and Hunter Biden. The daily podcast examines breaking news and analyzes the biggest questions in American history: What are the limits of Presidential power? Can the former President of the United States get a fair trial? Can Trump serve if he takes a plea? Can he be disqualified from the ballot? Can President Biden pardon his son? Could President Trump pardon himself? These questions will undoubtedly go all the way to the Supreme Court and ultimately decide the next President of the United States. Attorney Josh Hammer covers all the action every morning, helping you stay one step ahead of the media spin on decisions that will impact our nation for years to come.
The America On Trial podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking for a thorough and digestible summary of current news topics. Hosted by Mr. Hammer, this podcast offers insightful analysis and legal expertise on a variety of important issues. One of the best aspects of this podcast is Mr. Hammer's ability to provide a well-rounded view on each topic. He doesn't shy away from controversial subjects and provides listeners with a deeper understanding of the legal implications involved. The inclusion of qualified guests, such as Alan Dershowitz, adds another layer of expertise and enhances the overall listening experience.
One of the standout features of The America On Trial podcast is Mr. Hammer's ability to present complex legal concepts in an easily understandable manner. His knowledge shines through his discussions, making it accessible to listeners who may not have a legal background. This makes the podcast valuable for individuals seeking to better understand the intricacies of current events.
Unfortunately, one potential downside of this podcast is the lack of counter viewpoints offered. While Mr. Hammer provides in-depth analysis from his own perspective, it would be beneficial to hear alternative perspectives from qualified guests who can support their positions legally rather than emotionally. This would add balance and encourage critical thinking among listeners.
In conclusion, The America On Trial podcast is a gem that provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of current news topics while offering legal insights that are often lacking in mainstream media. With its engaging format and knowledgeable host, this podcast has quickly gained popularity among those seeking accurate information and analysis on today's most pressing issues. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or looking to catch up on the latest news, The America On Trial podcast delivers content that will leave you informed and eager for future episodes.
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Josh Hammer explains the significance of Friday's DC Circuit ruling in Wilcox v. Trump, in which a three-judge panel ruled in favor of the unitary executive. Also, Elon Musk is being sued in Wisconsin before tomorrow's big state supreme court election there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer analyzes the legal fate of TikTok, which could be sold by Chinese-owned ByteDance as soon as this coming week. Also, Josh analyzes this week's big SCOTUS decision, involving regulation of so-called "ghost guns." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer breaks down yesterday's disappointing ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, in which an ideologically mixed three-judge panel upheld Judge "Jeb" Boasbeg's temporary restraining order issued against the Trump administration's recent invocation of the Alien Enemies Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer separates fact from fiction when it comes to the "Signalgate" group chat scandal that has captivated Washington, D.C.—as well as our broader political discourse. Plus, an update on President Trump v. Judge Boasberg and Trump's latest transformative executive order, this time on securing election integrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Josh Hammer explains a potentially exciting new ICE-IRS data partnership and then unpacks the subject of the latest left-wing freak-out—a White House memo on abuse of the legal system that was released over the weekend. Plus, the latest in Trump's separation-of-powers standoff with Judge "Jeb" Boasberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Josh Hammer sounds off on the latest act of judicial insurrection, against a salutary Trump administration policy on transgender service members. Josh then updates us on where things currently stand in the rapidly unfolding legal drama that is Judge "Jeb" Boasberg versus President Donald Trump. Plus, an update on Josh's new book out earlier this week, Israel and Civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer updates us on the latest judicial ruling against DOGE, the continued left-wing meltdown over President Trump's invocation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, and Chief Justice John Roberts' unhinged latest attack on President Donald Trump. Plus, Josh provides an update on his new book, Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer goes deep on the new statute that is suddenly at the center of our political conversation—the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. What exactly does this law say—and just as important, what does it not say? Also, today is publication day for Josh's brand-new book, Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Purchase your copy today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"YOUR TIME IS UP!" Trump Orders DEVASTATING Strikes On Iranian-Backed Houthis In Yemen President Trump has ordered big-time strikes on the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. Jesse Kelly discusses the move with Josh Hammer, author of Israel and Civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer unpacks everything you need to know about this weekend's massive separation-of-powers showdown between Washington, D.C.-based Judge James Boasberg and the Trump ICE, in terms of Trump's invocation of an 18th-century statute to expedite the deportation of noncitizen Tren de Aragua thugs. Can Trump "ignore" this lawless court order? Plus, Trump's big Department of Justice speech at "Main Justice" on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer analyzes the latest desperate acts of the lower-court left-wing judicial "#resistance" before today's deep dive centers on the impending birthright citizenship showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court. Is the big argument day finally almost here? Maybe—but maybe not. Plus, the case for Ed Martin as U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your host Josh Hammer unpacks the Trump administration's clear desire to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education in its entirety. How much can be done via executive order, exactly, and how much requires Congress to act? Plus, Chuck Schumer beclowns himself yet again—this time when it comes to pro-Hamas miscreant Mahmoud Khalil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer updates us on the latest Trump administration-related legal developments before returning to the continuing legal fallout over the arrest and attempted deportation of pro-Hamas former Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil. Can the Trump ICE easily remove Khalil—and any other noncitizen jihadi apologist? Plus, another act of desperation from the anti-Trump judicial "#resistance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer explains the overwhelming case for the discretionary deportation of any individual alien—legal or illegal—so long as the alien acts in a subversive manner against the sovereign. Here in the United States, the sovereign is "We the People!" Josh then discusses his Federalist Society event in Miami last night and his forthcoming debut book—out one week from today—Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer provides legal updates on USAID funding and embattled NYC Mayor Eric Adams before today's deep dive centers on a key Trump DOJ court filing against Big Tech monopolist Google. Plus, POLITICO's hilarious bemusement about MAGA and Amy Coney Barrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer updates us on the twin lawsuits of Hampton Dellinger and Gwynne Wilcox, both of which have the potential to result in the overturning of a terribly flawed New Deal-era separation-of-powers precedent. Also, Hunter Biden says he's going broke and the Trump administration is apparently seeking to abolish the Department of Education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of Trump's top appointees has betrayed his mandate. America on Trial's Josh Hammer joined Jesse Kelly to share his reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer runs through the latest legal headlines and then goes deep on yesterday's infuriating setback at SCOTUS, where the justices ruled against the Trump administration's foreign aid funding pause despite the clear abuse of judicial power from a partisan, left-wing lower-court judge. What happened, exactly? And why in the world is Amy Coney Barrett turning out to be such a disappointment? Finally, Josh also gives his take on President Trump's Tuesday evening joint address to Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer explores the latest Trump administration-related legal headlines, shines a spotlight on another deeply troubling defection by Justice Amy Coney Barrett at the high court, and, citing an important op-ed from former Mitch McConnell chief counsel Michael Fragoso, explains why the Trump administration must fully cut out the American Bar Association and other like-minded groups from the judicial nominations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer breaks through the noise and delivers the straight truth about the "Epstein Files" saga. Plus, President Trump's new landmark executive order declaring English the national language of the United States, the high-profile firearms case being argued at SCOTUS today, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer reviews the latest litigation-related news involving the Trump administration, including a transgender policy ruling out in Seattle and the continuing case of Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger in Washington, D.C. When will SCOTUS finally put Dellinger in his place? Plus, bulldog U.S. Attorney Ed Martin continues to ruffle feathers at the U.S. attorney's office in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's jam-packed show, Josh Hammer criticizes the scoundrel Tate brothers, makes the case for deportation of pro-Hamas foreign students, explains how SCOTUS is finally showing signs of life as it pertains to the raging lower-court judicial insurrection, and tries to make sense of what the heck happened with yesterday's Jeffrey Epstein document release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer unpacks the latest legal headlines before spending today's "deep dive" on the ever-pressing issue of SCOTUS nominations. The scuttlebutt continues to be that Justice Samuel Alito is more likely than not to resign after this present court term. If so, how exactly should President Trump select his replacement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer updates us on a busy week at SCOTUS and an equally busy week in the lower-court anti-Trump judicial "resistance." When will SCOTUS finally rein in these wayward lower-court judges? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer breaks down the bombshell news that household name podcaster/radio host Dan Bongino will imminently be joining Kash Patel as deputy FBI director. This is a tremendous hire by President Trump. But what does it mean, exactly, about the Trump FBI's priorities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer explains what happened at SCOTUS over the weekend in the continuing legal saga of Hampton Dellinger, the Office of Special Counsel head who President Trump attempted to fire on February 7. Why did SCOTUS punt—and when will they decide this pressing case on the merits? Plus, what we can begin to expect from FBI Director Kash Patel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer unpacks the latest litigation filed against the Trump administration before diving deep into a new 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against the administration's landmark executive order on birthright citizenship. When will SCOTUS weigh in on this crucial issue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer checks in on the latest DOGE-induced governmental resignations before assessing the current state of play for FBI Director-designate Kash Patel. Could today be Kash's big day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump White House lawyers made a curious admission about Elon Musk's role in a recent court filing before Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington, D.C. This admission, in turn, then raises the obvious question: What exactly is DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, legally speaking? Plus, Josh fills us in on his travels this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer unpacks the seemingly imminent SCOTUS case involving the Trump administration's attempt to cashier Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel. Will SCOTUS take up this structural constitutional case—and how will the justices rule, if so? Plus, Josh argues why Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris also needs to directly tee up the issue of "nationwide injunction" constitutionality for imminent SCOTUS review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer unpacks the latest Trump administration-related news and then goes deep on the Eric Adams-related turmoil now afflicting the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Why is Mayor Adams' federal public corruption case being dropped, and what is up with these recent SDNY prosecutor resignations? Plus, everything you need to know about Hampton Dellinger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer explains how all three branches of the federal government must work together to rein in the wayward lower-court judges who are acting aggressively—and lawlessly—against the Trump administration. Plus: What is going on with Mayor Eric Adams in NYC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer makes the full-throated case for mass judicial impeachment of wayward left-wing activist lower-court judges. Let's get this ball rolling A.S.A.P.! Plus, everything else Congress can do besides impeachment to rein in the raging judicial insurrection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer explains how, contra the legacy media's predictable and sensationalist "reporting," there is no "constitutional crisis" coming from the new Trump administration's blistering start. But there is a real, genuine constitutional crisis that we are rapidly walking into—from the left-wing judicial "#resistance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer explains yesterday's big spat between left-wing Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of Rhode Island and the Trump administration. The judge, ludicrously, is threatening the administration with criminal contempt. But as Alexander Hamilton, Andrew Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln likely all would have responded: You and what enforcer, Your Honor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer explains how left-wing judges all across the country have already mobilized to thwart President Trump's blistering, dynamic second-term agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your host Josh Hammer checks in on the status of Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director, assesses a new DOJ lawsuit against "sanctuary city" Chicago, unpack President Trump's new order on so-called "transgender women" competing in women's sports, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your host Josh Hammer explains how the left-wing judicial "resistance," which sought to hamstring President Donald Trump's agenda during his first administration, is now back. Exhibit A: yesterday's judicial ruling that yet again stayed Trump's landmark birthright citizenship executive order. Related, when will SCOTUS finally rule that so-called "nationwide injunctions" are unconstitutional? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer joined Jesse Kelly on I'm Right to discuss President Donald Trump's major announcement for the Middle-East. Will the United States really take over the Gaza Strip? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your host Josh Hammer provides updates on new lawsuits against the Trump administration, explains the Trump administration's incipient plans to unwind the U.S. Department of Education, and checks in on the current state of the defanged USAID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer analyzes the seeming end of USAID, which was transformed into a de facto liberal NGO slush fund in recent decades. Also, Donald Trump wins the North American tariff war before shots are even fired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your host Josh Hammer analyzes President Donald Trump's new tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico, unpacks the big immigration standoff in Tallahassee between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and RINOs in the Florida legislature, explains why the USAID website went dark over the weekend, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer assesses the criminal sentencing of former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), dives back into the illegal alien birthright citizenship constitutional debate, analyzes the state of play of President Trump's three most "controversial" Cabinet picks (RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel), and opens up about the aviation tragedy this week in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your host Josh Hammer breaks down an unexpected administration quasi-reversal on the Trump OMB's recent impoundment memo, updates us on the RFK Jr. and Pam Bondi Senate confirmation battles, and explains the significance of President Trump's first signed piece of legislation, the Laken Riley Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer analyzes the Trump OMB's Monday memo that implements a "temporary pause" on all "federal financial assistance programs"—even those programs that have been duly authorized by Congress. But does the president of the United States actually possess this discretionary authority? Josh breaks down the constitutional debate over impoundment, one of the oldest in the history of the republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer provides the latest updates on this week's Cabinet official confirmation hearings, unpacks the DeSantis v. RINO special legislative session standoff in Tallahassee, explains why the Trump administration should formally change its position in the Tennessee transgender case pending at SCOTUS, and explains why yesterday's firing of Jack Smith's lawyers at DOJ should be just the beginning of the road for meaningful lawfare justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Hammer unpacks the latest Trump executive order news, updates us on what Trump's DOJ is currently filing at SCOTUS, provides us the lay of the land when it comes to Senate confirmations for Trump's Cabinet officials, and previews the bombshell birthright citizenship SCOTUS case that is eventually to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your host Josh Hammer unpacks all the latest news in Washington, D.C.: President Trump's heroic FACE Act pardons, John Ratcliffe's CIA director confirmation, left-wing judges acting wild on Trump's J6 pardons, and the coming judicial war on the crucial constitutional issue of birthright citizenship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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