The Interview with Hugh Hewitt

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In a career spanning more than 30 years, Hugh Hewitt has conducted over 25,000 interviews on television and radio. He has spoken at length with many authors, actors, artists, public officials, presidents and more. This podcast will bring the best of his interviews from over the years as well as new interviews being conducted currently. 

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    • Mar 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    164. Andrew Roberts, British Historian and Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 21:16


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh speaks with Andrew Roberts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    163. Byron York and Hugh Discuss President Biden's Exchange With Peter Doocy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 16:45


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh replays a discussion he had with Byron York on today's show about President Biden's response to Doocy's questions at the press conference yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    162. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 16:21


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Senator Lindsey Graham about the SCOTUS nomination, the Russia-Ukraine war, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    161. Christine Emba, author, "Rethinking Sex"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 24:02


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Christine Emba about her book titled "Rethinking Sex: A Provocation." Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Sex-Provocation-Christine-Emba/dp/0593087569 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    160. Fmr. Attorney General Bill Barr, author, "One Damn Thing After Another"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 84:03


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is joined by former Attorney General Bill Barr to discuss his memoir titled "One Damn Thing After Another." Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/One-Damn-Thing-After-Another/dp/0063158604 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    159. John Coleman, author, "HBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 25:33


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with John Coleman about his book, "HBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose" published by Harvard Business Review Press. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    158. C.J. Box, author, "Shadows Reel"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 32:25


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with C.J. Box about his latest in the Joe Pickett series of novels, "Shadows Reel." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    157. Best-Selling Novelist Daniel Silva, a Supercut: Chronicling the Rise of Russia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 275:12


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh replays six of his favorite interviews with best-selling author Daniel Silva whose books have chronicled the rise of a revanchist Russia and paranoid Putin. Books in order of discussion: Moscow Rules (2008) The Defector (2009) The English Spy (2015) The Other Woman (2018) The New Girl (2019) The Cellist (2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    156. Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster (U.S. Army, ret.), author, "Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 48:14


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster about his new book "Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    155. Admiral James Stavridis (USN, Ret.) on Russia & Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 14:48


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh replays a discussion from today's show with Admiral James Stavridis about the developing situation in Russia and Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    154. Arthur Brooks, author, “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 36:21


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Arthur Brooks about his latest book, "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life." Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    153. Scot Lehigh, columnist, The Boston Globe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 56:19


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Scot Lehigh of The Boston Globe about his column, the January 6th committee, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    152. Senators Dan Sullivan and Tom Cotton on Putin and Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 24:18


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh replays two interviews from today's show with Senators Dan Sullivan and Tom Cotton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    151. Dwight Chapin, author, "The President's Man: The Memoirs of Nixon's Trusted Aide"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 39:48


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Dwight Chapin about his book titled, "The President's Man: The Memoirs of Nixon's Trusted Aide." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    150. Captain Edward Bartlett, founder, Bartlett Maritime Corporation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 27:13


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Captain Edward Bartlett about the state of the U.S. fleet of ships and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    149. Former NJ Governor Chris Christie on January 6th and 2024 Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 26:26


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Fmr. Gov. Christie about the January 6th committee as well as 2021 and the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    148. Dr. Matthew Spalding, Hillsdale College

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 36:14


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is joined by Dr. Matthew Spalding, Hillsdale College's Vice President of Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, as they discuss the future of the SCOTUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    147. Ken Follett, author, "Never: A Novel"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 33:42


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Ken Follett about his newest book, "Never: A Novel." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    146. Governor Glenn Youngkin on Virginia's Schools & Senator Ben Sasse Sounds Off On Russia v. Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 20:57


    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    145. Six Republicans React to 'Minor Incursion' Gaffe by President Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 53:33


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh replays interviews he had with multiple Republicans this week following President Biden's presser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    144. Corey DeAngelis, Director of Research, American Federation for Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 36:06


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Corey DeAngelis of the American Federation for Children and Cato Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    143. Dr. Larry Arnn: The History of Western Civilization & Ideas - Part II of II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 104:44


    Mistakenly replayed the 1st half of the show, 1/3/22. Re-uploaded to broadcast 2nd half of New Year's show, 1/9/22. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    143. Dr. Larry Arnn: The History of Western Civilization & Ideas - Part II of II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 105:23


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh continues his replay of the six hour, two day extravaganza that is the History of Western Civilization and Ideas with Hillsdale College president, Dr. Larry Arnn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    142. Dr. Larry Arnn: The History of Western Civilization & Ideas - Part I of II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 105:45


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh begins his replay of the six hour, two day extravaganza that is the History of Western Civilization and Ideas with Hillsdale College president, Dr. Larry Arnn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    141. Ken Follett, author, "Fall of Giants"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 106:23


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh pulls a discussion from the archive and replays his 2010 show-long interview with British novelist Ken Follett about his then newly released epic series title "Fall of Giants." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    140. Andrew Roberts, author, "The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 35:26


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with historian Andrew Roberts about his latest book, "The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III."   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Last-King-America-Misunderstood-George/dp/198487926X/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    139. James Golden AKA Bo Snerdley, author, "Rush on the Radio: A Tribute from His Sidekick for 30 Years"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 25:36


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Bo Snerdly about his book, "Rush on the Radio: A Tribute from His Sidekick for 30 Years." https://www.amazon.com/Rush-Radio-Tribute-Sidekick-Years/dp/1737478544 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    138. Katie Couric, author, "Going There"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 31:12


    Katie Couric talks about her memoir “Going There” with Hugh, including, of course, former President Trump, Jeff Zucker and the vast advantage of a great dad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    137. A Special Ohio Edition: Kellyanne Conway and Bernie Moreno from Hugh's hometown of Warren, and Doug Lesmerises of Cleveland.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 26:41


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh speaks shares a pair of conversations he had on today's show with Doug Lesmerises, Kellyanne Conway, and Bernie Moreno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    136. Former President Donald J. Trump on Boris Johnson's Woes, Putin, Xi, Biden and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 29:22


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is joined by former President Donald J. Trump to talk about world leaders and how President Biden is handling the country among other things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    135. Michael Shellenberger, author, "San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 60:26


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is joined by Michael Shellenberger to discuss his book, "San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities." Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/San-Fransicko-Progressives-Ruin-Cities/dp/0063093626 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    134. Robert George & Dr. Ryan Anderson on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 19:43


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Robert George, Princeton University professor and Dr. Ryan Anderson, President of Ethics and Public Policy Center about the Dobbs case currently before the Supreme Court that is a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    133. Derek Robertson, contributor, POLITICO Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 78:56


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Derek Robertson, a contributor for Politico Magazine whose writing can also be found in The Atlantic, The Ringer, and Indianapolis Monthly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    132. Part II - David Harsanyi, author, "Eurotrash: Why America Must Reject the Failed Ideas of a Dying Continent"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 31:15


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh continues his discussion with David Harsanyi about his new book, "Eurotrash: Why America Must Reject the Failed Ideas of a Dying Continent." Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Eurotrash-America-Reject-Failed-Continent-ebook/dp/B08PVN96QW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    131. Prof. Jesse McCarthy, author, "The Fugitivities"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 44:07


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Professor Jesse McCarthy about his latest book, "The Fugitivities." Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fugitivities-Jesse-McCarthy/dp/1612198066 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    130. Andrew Roberts, author, "The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 20:33


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Andrew Roberts about his new book, "The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III" Buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Last-King-America-Misunderstood-George/dp/198487926X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    129. Chris Christie on Former President Trump and the Former New Jersey Governor's New Book ‘Republican Rescue'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 69:10


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with former New Jersey governor Chris Christie about his new book, "Republican Rescue: Saving the Party from Truth Deniers, Conspiracy Theorists, and the Dangerous Policies of Joe Biden." Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Republican-Rescue-Conspiracy-Theorists-Dangerous/dp/1982187514 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    128. Christopher F. Rufo, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 31:50


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh speaks with Christopher Rufo, writer at the City Journal and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    127. David Harsanyi, author, "Eurotrash: Why America Must Reject the Failed Ideas of a Dying Continent"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 21:02


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is joined by David Harsanyi, journalist and author of the new book, "Eurotrash: Why America Must Reject the Failed Ideas of a Dying Continent." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    126. Doug Lesmerises, Host of The College Football Playoff Show & Buckeye Talk Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 18:06


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh speaks with Doug Lesmerises of Cleveland.com about all things Browns and Ohio Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    125. Virginia Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin Names His Transition Head and Discusses Plans for Virginia Education Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 19:17


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin fresh off his electoral win earlier this week and they discuss the future of the commonwealth of Virginia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    124. Glenn Youngkin's Journey Through the VA Gubernatorial Election on The Hugh Hewitt Show: A Compilation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 56:53


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh plays a compilation of Glenn Youngkin's hits on The Hugh Hewitt Show from just before the VA Republican Primary to this week as he surges in polling on the eve of next week's General election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    123. Ross Douthat, author, "The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 30:52


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Ross Douthat, American conservative blogger, New York Times columnist, former Senior Editor at The Atlantic, and author of the new book, "The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery." Available on Amazon now: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Places-Memoir-Illness-Discovery-ebook/dp/B08Y1BFFWC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    122. Sean Spicer, author, "RADICAL NATION: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's Dangerous Plan for America"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 27:55


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Sean Spicer about his new book, "RADICAL NATION: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's Dangerous Plan for America." Available on Amazon now: https://www.amazon.com/RADICAL-NATION-Harriss-Dangerous-America/dp/1630061719 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    121. Senators Joni Ernst & Tom Cotton on Democrats' Tax & Amnesty Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 23:19


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh replays his discussions with Senators Ernst and Cotton from today's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    120. Sunday Night's Ohio GOP Senate Candidate Debate Moderated by Hugh and Aaron Baer w/ Matt Dolan, Mike Gibbons, Josh Mandel, Bernie Moreno, Jane Timken and J.D. Vance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 123:08


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh replays Sunday night's Ohio GOP debate the he and Aaron Baer moderated. 2:00 – Why would they be best to defeat Tim Ryan? 11:00 – How will you take over for Rob Portman and would you welcome his endorsement? 18:30 – The Education System 27:20 – Immigration 35:40 – What disqualifies someone to be a Federal Judge? 43:50 – Americans are Still in Afghanistan, What to do. 51:30 – The Equality Act 59:30 – Social Media and Big Tech Companies 109:30 – Aaron Baer asks each candidate individual questions based on previous answers 127:30 – Educational Structure, School Boards 136:20 – Climate Change 145:00 – The Drug Problem at The Border See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    119. David Drucker, author, "In Trump's Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 44:28


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh speaks with Senior Correspondent for The Washington Examiner David Ducker about his newly released book, "In Trump's Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP."  Available on Amazon now: https://www.amazon.com/Trumps-Shadow-Battle-2024-Future/dp/1538754045/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    118. Senator Bill Hagerty and Rep. Michael Gallagher on the Official Opening of the Second Cold War

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 23:48


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh talks with Sen. Hagerty and Rep. Gallagher about China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    117. Senator Tom Cotton on the CCP's New Hypersonic Capabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 14:16


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh replays the discussion he had with Senator Tom Cotton earlier today on The Hugh Hewitt Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    116. Bret Baier, author, "To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 22:01


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh speaks with Bret Baier, host of Special Report on Fox News and author of the new book, "To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    115. GOP Nominee Glenn Youngkin on the Virginia Governor's Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 11:45


    In this episode of The Interview, Hugh is speaking with Glenn Youngkin as the Virginia gubernatorial race tightens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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