The Derek Hunter Podcast

Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former Rush Limbaugh staffer, steps in for Derek Hunter to deliver a hard-hitting analysis of current political shifts and cultural double standards. He reacts to Representative James Clyburn's condemnation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, using them to highlight the hard left's demand for ideological conformity compared to conservative individualism. The episode also dives into media coverage surrounding the passing of icon Dolly Parton, criticizing partisans for attempting to politicize her legacy. Finally, Dean — whose wife is a “recovering Canadian” —- breaks down escalating trade tensions between the U.S., Canada, and Europe, challenging globalist policies, Canadian trade responses, and foreign reliance on American military protection and markets.

The truth does Democrats zero favors.

Follow the money!

Rest in peace, Ms Parton.

There isn't an evil degenerate they won't embrace.

In this episode, guest host Dean Karayanis fills in on The Derek Hunter Podcast to tackle pressing national and international headlines, focusing on economic policy, foreign relations, and domestic political discourse. U.S.-Canada Trade Relations: Dean examines the media coverage of President Trump's tariffs, arguing that critics ignore long-standing Canadian trade protectionism in sectors like dairy and lumber. He critiques Canadian political figures, including Mark Carney and Justin Trudeau, for pursuing economic ties with Communist China despite human rights concerns while opposing U.S. policies. Geopolitics & Defense Spending: The discussion highlights foreign policy realities, noting that international maritime security and North American defense are heavily subsidized by U.S. taxpayers, while NATO allies often fail to meet agreed-upon defense spending targets. Border Policy & Immigration Realities: Dean compares strict border and third-country asylum enforcement in Canada and Mexico with U.S. border security debates, challenging narrative double standards surrounding immigration, as Tom Homan proclaims himself an equal-opportunity deporter who has sent aliens home to 180 countries. Domestic News & Political Rhetoric: The episode covers political rhetoric surrounding corporate workplace incidents, media framing of counter-terrorism efforts by law enforcement, and the importance of grounding political arguments in historical context and verifiable facts.

Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former Rush Limbaugh staffer, tackles political double standards surrounding military draft deferments, calling out Senator John Ossoff for calling President Trump a “draft dodger,” while President Biden had more medical deferments and President Clinton headed to the U.K. Is avoiding the draft noble or worthy of ridicule? Dean breaks down historical context regarding health exemptions, addresses ignoring the legitimate heroism of President George H.W. Bush and Senator Bob Dole in World War II, and the attacks on National Guardsmen President George W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle as “weekend warriors,” while praising Democrats with similar service — all because Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) likes to wrap himself in the flag. This frustration contributed to the rise of Donald Trump. Dean also examines media bias in news aggregators like Apple and Google before diving into a commentary on modern "safetyism," arguing that overprotecting children from physical and emotional risks does more harm than good.

Guest host Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former member of Rush Limbaugh's “highly overrated staff,” steps in for Derek Hunter on the Derek Hunter Podcast, sharing key lessons learned while guest-hosting live talk radio on WMAL. Dean analyzes early voting dynamics in the South Carolina Republican primary, contrasting candidate approaches to foreign policy and national security as well as the so-called conservatives who are so eager to trash Republican women. The episode also dives into media narrative shifts, political leadership choices, and current economic pressures surrounding rising healthcare costs and national debt hitting a whopping $40 trillion.

Guest host Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and fill-in for Derek on WMAL this week, tackles modern cultural absurdities, media bias, and political rhetoric looking at the rise of the self-proclaimed "teach-fluencer" trends in public classrooms and the push for internet clout over real influence. Plus, Joe Scarborough's on Senator John Ossoff, contrasting how the mainstream press handles Democratic controversies versus Republican headlines. Finally, a journalist pushes back on a Democratic House candidate's false claims of a genocide in Gaza, earning praise for not letting her guest reduce a horrific crime into just another insult.

Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former member of Rush Limbaugh's “highly overrated staff,” takes over The Derek Hunter Podcast, diving into hot-and-spicy political debates and cultural issues: Constitutional Debates & Kentucky Politics: Analysis of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's calls for constitutional amendments, abolishing the Electoral College, and demanding “proof of life” for Sen. Mitch McConnell. Electoral College vs. Popular Vote: A breakdown of James Madison's original intent, the balance of power between low- and high-population states, and alternative systems like district-based electoral votes. Standards & Identity Politics: A commentary on institutional standards, identity-driven hiring, and the societal pressures around public accountability. Cambridge University's drive to tick a box by hiring Jason Arday ended, when he could no longer keep up the façade, in him taking his own life because he'd just never been equipped with the tools he needed in life.

Guest host Dean Karayanis steps in for Derek Hunter to break down current political debates, focusing on NYC's Mayor Zohran Mamdani's hypocrisy on landlords and Amazon delivery subcontractors, border enforcement, and TPS policies. Plus, the left's attacks — from Vice President Harris to Governor Kathy Hochul of New York — on constitutional structures like the Electoral College and Supreme Court because democracy means they don't get their way 100% of the time. Plus, Tom Homan as an eloquent spokesman for the dark side of choosing to encourage illegal entry into America.

Which does he love more, socialism or cash?

One person sure thinks so.

We shall see.

I don't even know what to say about it all.

Dean Karayanis breaks down the latest political and cultural events with an eye to ensuring a government that ensures a more perfect union for Americans. He challenges conventional wisdom around the WNBA culture war debates, analyzes President Trump's messaging on communism versus capitalism, and offers a sharp critique of Hillary Clinton's recent comments regarding her debate loss, Ukraine, the missile gap myth, and more. Plus, conservative commentators falling for the Democrats switching to condemn Anthony Fauci without realizing that framing it that way saps their power on this issue.

They've innovative in the nuts

The ego has landed.

The loser, ultimately, is America.

If they're women, why do "Trans Women" need to be protected?

In this episode sitting in for Derek Hunter, Dean Karayanis of The New York Sun and Rush Limbaugh Show dives into global news and media narratives with his signature sharp, historical critique. Dean breaks down the mainstream coverage surrounding Gaza beekeepers to spin for Hamas and discusses Pedro “Dirty” Sánchez's border policies in Spain, highlighting the stark double standards in migrant, decolonizing, and who gets to keep their stolen land. Turning to domestic policy, he examines President Trump's recent remarks on commercial trucking and English-language requirements for driver safety. Finally, Dean reacts to Senator Angela Alsobrooks' statement that RFK Jr should be held in contempt just because Republicans want to charge Mr. Anthony Fauci with that crime. Also, the power of branding in politics, as Hunter Biden tries to hold President Trump to a higher standard for imagined sleepiness that his father, President Joe Biden, was held to for the infirmities that were laid bare in the 2024 presidential debate.

No party has a monopoly on stupid.

Josh Hawley absolutely destroyed him.

Birds of a feather...

The truth always comes one eventually.

Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former member of Rush Limbaugh's highly over-rated staff, hosts, opening with some programing news: He'll be stepping the captain's chair to guest host The Chris Plante Show across 130+ radio stations this Wednesday. Dean rolls and analyzes some select clips President Trump's unfiltered, Mar-a-Lago redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner — from sharp zingers aimed at Gavin Newsom, Ilhan Omar, and Caitlin Collins, to the media's complete inability to get the joke about him running for a fourth term. The speech was a little sloppy, but foreshadows that the president plans to let lose in his final two years as he has nothing to loose .Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent puts Senator Ron Wyden in his place, Elon Musk calling out the press for their “mistakes,” and why audience trust in journalism continues to hit record lows.

Something for everyone to hate.

And it isn't even close.

This is what the left wants to do to you.

It's coming sooner than anyone expected.

Dean Karayanis, member of Rush Limbaugh's highly overrated staff and New York sun columnist, cuts through the news of a weird week to deliver an unfiltered analysis of current political events, media narratives, and the state of conservative commentary. Dean breaks down President Trump's recent speech on election security and the SAVE Act, offering a candid critique of its delivery, messaging, and strategic focus. He explores why mainstream media miscasts conservative arguments while highlighting the pitfalls of punditry that prioritize clout over principle. As a result, old-school liberals like Van Jones and Bill Maher are facing an insurrection from what they call far-left and communists respectively because young people really believe what they were taught by demagogues like Bernie Sanders, Mr. Abdul El-Sayed, and J.B. “Just Blubber” Pritzker. Beyond election integrity, the episode touches on Iran, the backlash against people of Greek descent who ask Hollywood to live up to its promise of “representation” in Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey,” and the importance of holding leaders accountable.

Missed opportunities...

They'll deny it till the cows come home, but the truth is the truth.

Be as mad as you need to be, deep down you know I'm right.

They just keep getting worse

Guest host Dean Karayanis dives straight into the breaking political shockwave out of South Carolina: the unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham, the looming primary shuffle, and the media's reaction to his passing. He transitions abroad to dissect a chilling "revenge targets" list published by an Iranian state-backed newspaper targeting the weak, America-bashing leaders of the U.K., Germany, and France. Turning to domestic races, Dean details the rapid collapse of Maine's own Nazi Graham Platner amid a flurry of scandals and rape allegations, featuring a tense interview breakdown between CNN's Jake Tapper and a local state representative who's not willing to give up on her fuhrer just yet. Finally, the episode closes with an analysis of independent spoiler candidates in the New Hampshire Senate race and a sharp critique of international virtue-signaling at the World Cup where Egypt pretends they care about Gazans.

Burn it all down and take the entire party with you!

Socialists destroy everything they touch.

Scumbag fraud having trouble lying his way out of this one.

In this episode of the Derek Hunter Podcast, guest host Dean Karayanis rings in the start of America's second 250 years with an unapologetically optimistic look at the nation's future. Drawing inspiration from his three decades working with Rush Limbaugh, Dean challenges the prevailing negativity and historical revisionism seen on social media. He dives deep into primary historical sources to bring to life the real, human stories of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, recounting the immense personal sacrifices, financial ruin, and physical brilliance of patriots like Robert Morris, Richard Stockton, and Abraham Clark. Along the way, Dean dissects the media's obsession with climate alarmism, contrasts the raw authenticity of figures like Donald Trump and Bill Clinton against modern political standards, and reviews the film “Young Washington,” reminding listeners that true leadership is forged through perseverance, learning from failure, and an unyielding commitment to liberty.

Happy Independence Day!

They hate you, hate them back

If they have it in them.

So few leftists actually seem like Americans anymore

In this pre-July 4th episode of the Derek Hunter Podcast, Dean Karayanis kicks off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary by taking aim at the media's determination to paint the U.S. as a dystopia. Despite negative narratives and travel warnings, international tourists visiting for the World Cup are flooding social media with praise for American life — right down to our air conditioning, Buc-ee's, and Bass Pro Shops. Dean breaks down the condescending media coverage from The New York Times and Politico that report Democrats are deeply uncomfortable with foreign visitors actually enjoying the United States. The monologue transitions to international relations and immigration policy following a Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and other foreign nationals. Dean criticizes the media's framing of the Iranian national soccer team's elimination and calls out establishment figures like Mike DeWine and John Kasich for condescending, racist portrayals of Haitians, along with comparisons to the strict border enforcement policies of the Dominican Republic and Canada. Finally, drawing from his latest column in the New York Sun, Dean looks back at economic history to debunk Pope Leo's declaration of food as “a basic human right.” By revisiting Governor William Bradford's diaries, he explains how even the deeply pious Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony tried and quickly abandoned collectivism because it fundamentally goes against human nature. Dean closes with a patriotic reminder of the patriots who won the nation's independence — including 25% of Americans at the Battle of Yorktown who were Black — and issues a call to celebrate the American experiment.

Everyday is!

The SAVE Act isn't going to become law this year, no matter what.

I Wish I Had Better Answers, But It Seems Crazy To Me Too

Dean Karayanis, former Rush Limbaugh staffer and New York Sun columnist, steps in for Monday's edition of the Derek Hunter Podcast to dissect a wild week in political media, cutting through the mainstream talking points to examine what the political establishment is trying to hide. In this episode, Dean breaks down: Rahm Emanuel & The Democratic Culture War: A look at Emanuel's viral clip warning Democrats that focusing on advocacy over classroom excellence has driven reading and math scores to a 30-year low. Dean analyzes the shifting politics around Title IX and why both parties are switching scripts. The Socialization of the Left: With polling data showing two-thirds of Democrats view socialism favorably over capitalism, Dean tackles Bernie Sanders' radical agenda, Doug Schoen's warnings about far-left takeovers, and how the media scrubs the brand with the word "democratic." Oregon's Drug Policy Pivot: Dissecting the celebrated 40% drop in Oregon overdose deaths under Governor Kotek, revealing how the victory lap hides a quiet backtrack from disastrous full decriminalization. Media Absurdity in Oakland: Highlighting a local news report framing a drop in car break-ins as a "mixed outcome" because auto glass repair shops are losing money. The Trump-Iran MOU: Analyzing the unfolding strategy behind Donald Trump's proposed Iran agreement. Dean breaks down the DC reactions from J.D. Vance, Ted Cruz, and Bernie Moreno, contrasting Washington's lens with Trump's real estate-style negotiation tactics. An AI Parody: Dean shares a custom AI bit of Donald Trump reacting to the passing of ALF actress Anne Schedeen, who played the mother on the sitcom. Hypocrisy on Juneteenth: New York's leftist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, criticizes America by marking Juneteenth. Because his goal is to trash America's present by using the past, he chooses not to mention that it's the day Republicans forced Democrats to free their slaves at the point of the gun — and the fact that his native Uganda, where the mayor owns a 2-acre plantation house — is home to 190,00 slaves that the rich, privileged Mamdani says not a word about ever.

They love themselves more than anyone else ever could.

Not just trying to rip them off.