Podcast appearances and mentions of Hans von Spakovsky

President Trump has instructed his Justice Department to investigate and indict former FBI Director James Comey among other political opponents. Hans is a Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and he joined Annie to discuss whether this is deserved and what case the Justice Department may have.

In the first hour of today's show Annie discusses the need for all points of view to be heard and respected on college campuses not just those of democratic students. Plus, Hans Von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation hops on the show to discuss the Justice Department investigating and possibly indicting former FBI Director James Comey.

Is it right for Trump to instruct the Justice Department to indict his rivals? Annie discusses that with Hans Von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation. Plus, Dr. Nicole Saphier details this week's announcement on taking Tylenol while pregnant and Hogan Gidley highlights the discourse across America after Charlie Kirk's assassination. All that and more on today's Annie Frey Show.

Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation joins the show to talk about Visa fee hike, Antifa and more.

Jimmy Kimmel is no longer on. We didn't see this coming. Are there constitutional issues at play here, regarding the first amendment? Hans Von Spakovsky joins, and schools everyone.

The FCC had taken no action and ABC is a private company. These things combine to give a good idea of what market forces were at play in ABC's decision to remove Kimmel.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck talk with Hans von Spakovsky about crime in Washington DC, the president's authority to deploy the National Guard, and the limits of federal power in the capital. They examine broader presidential powers, including sending troops to cities, imposing tariffs, and firing federal officials. The conversation turns to immigration after a recent Supreme Court ruling on immigration stops, covering reasonable suspicion, ICE worksite checks, and concerns about profiling. Hans also weighs in on trade barriers with the EU, the U.S. trade deficit, potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, and the president's upcoming trip to the UK to discuss the war in Ukraine and international trade.

In Hour 2, Marc Cox and Dan Buck pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, reflecting on his passing, Erica Kirk's emotional memorial speech, and the explosive growth of Turning Point USA with 32,000 new chapters formed. The hosts highlight his legacy of Christian conservative values before turning to media commentary on the Emmy Awards, including criticism of political statements, Stephen Colbert's win, and Hollywood's liberal leanings. Hans von Spakovsky joins to discuss presidential powers, recent Supreme Court rulings, immigration enforcement, ICE policies, and trade challenges abroad. Nicole Murray follows with business and economic news, covering stock market trends, FAA fines against Boeing, and China's NVIDIA investigation. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” touching on Elon Musk's Tesla stock purchase, the psychology of credit card spending, and celebrity updates including Mike Wolf's car accident, Brad Pitt's daughter changing her last name, and yacht ownership in Hollywood.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck deliver a full show that begins with a tribute to Charlie Kirk, reflecting on his assassination, his impact on Turning Point USA, and Erica Kirk's powerful memorial speech. They revisit a June 2024 interview with Kirk, highlighting his views on youth engagement, “woke” culture, and Trump's appeal to young voters. The hosts also break down new polling on poverty and gender, Missouri's redistricting bill, and leadership changes in the state legislature. Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation joins to discuss presidential powers, Supreme Court rulings, immigration enforcement, and international trade. State Rep. Chad Perkins explains Missouri's new congressional map and initiative petition reform requiring 50 percent plus one statewide and in five of eight districts. James Hawkins and Mark Kim of Golden Oak Lending review interest rate cuts, housing market trends, and debt consolidation strategies. Tom Ackerman covers the weekend in sports, including Alabama's loss to Florida State, Georgia's dominance over Tennessee, Missouri football, Illinois vs. Indiana, Notre Dame's 0-2 start, and the Cardinals' struggles as they shift focus to rebuilding. The show wraps with Drew Chostner, James Thomas, and Lauren from the St. Louis Bourbon Society previewing the St. Louis Bourbon Festival at the Lemp Mansion, featuring over 600 whiskey samples, VIP experiences, and Code Three Response support for first responders.

Han Von Spakovsky joins the Annie Frey show to discuss the tragedies involving Charlie Kirk and 9/11.

Annie is joined by Hans von Spakovsky—senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation, former FEC commissioner, and DOJ lawyer—to reflect on a nation reeling from tragedy. With the country already remembering the heartbreak of September 11th, the assassination of Charlie Kirk casts a new and painful shadow. Von Spakovsky offers sharp insight into the dangerous decline of civil discourse, the weaponization of language in politics, and the chilling environment on American college campuses. Together, Annie and Hans examine how rhetoric can fuel violence, the DOJ's troubling priorities, and whether Americans still have the ability—or willingness—to stand together when it matters most.

Marc and Dan talk with Hans von Spakovsky about constitutional interpretation, Supreme Court rulings on immigration, and the role of justices like Amy Coney Barrett, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. They also discuss ICE enforcement in Los Angeles, RFK Jr.'s push to investigate pharmaceutical companies, Lara Trump's speech at the Missouri Right to Life fundraiser, and a new IP reform bill.

Dan talks with Heritage Foundation attorney Hans Von Spakovsky to talk about Trump's use of the National Guard | aired on Friday, September 5th, 2025 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hans Von Spakovsky is Senior Legal Fellow at Heritage, here to discuss Trump's legal rights with the Federal Reserve.

First things first, Sen. Lujan of New Mexico grills Secretary Kennedy and one of these two men seems to have a much stronger knowledge of the subject matter. Hans Von Spakovsky is here to discuss the Fed, legally.

"You can go to prison for many years." Hans Von Spakovsky is here to talk about the Fed, and Trump's role in it, and Harris Faulkner of Fox News pays Annie hefty compliments. It's the Annie Frey Show on a Thursday!

Georgene's second to last show. Interviews: Jason Williams, Hans Von Spakovsky, Jim Daly from Focus on the Family, Jennifer Usselman, Hopes Garden event, and Lew Davies, the former co-host of Live with Lew and Georgene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And Karoline Leavitt speaks on the topic, with Hans Von Spakovsky joining on the latest in Russiagate, and Kevin O'Leary's 5 blunt pieces of life advice in Wiggins America.

It's legally harder than it might seem, according to Hans Von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Heritage. We also discuss the latest in Russiagate/Obamagate.

Marc Cox talks with Hans von Spakovsky about Trump's authority to deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C. versus other cities. They discuss constitutional limits, the 10th Amendment, and questions around federal intervention in places like Chicago. Hans explains how 800 Guard troops filled gaps left by D.C.'s defunded police force, leading to zero murders in over a week, sharp drops in carjackings, and hundreds of backlogged arrest warrants cleared.

Our legal expert from Heritage says it couldn't be written any more ironically, now that Trump's fine has been declared excessive, maybe Letitia James, Attorney General of New York can give us all a lesson on mortgage fraud?

Alright ladies & gentlemen here we go, Texas, California, Missouri. Nobody thought we'd have the guts, but we do! Now, will it actually happen? Let's talk about school choice updates with Corey DeAngelis, and legal peril no more for Trump with Hans Von Spakovsky.

Marc brings on Hans von Spakovsky from Heritage to cut through the media spin on Texas redistricting. While Democrats cry foul, Hans points out that Republicans are redrawing four districts only because a federal court ruled the original Democrat-pushed maps were unconstitutional racial gerrymanders. Marc and Hans torch the hypocrisy, citing states like Massachusetts and Connecticut where Republicans make up 35–40% of voters yet hold zero congressional seats thanks to Democrat gerrymandering. They also pivot to Trump's federal takeover of D.C., clarifying that while his unique authority there doesn't extend to other cities, he can still deploy ICE, FBI, and even the National Guard to crack down on lawlessness elsewhere. The two highlight how staged “anti-ICE” protests—like those inside Home Depot—expose the left's alliance with illegal hiring practices and professional protest machines.

In this episode, Lisa interviews Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation about Washington D.C.’s governance, rising crime, and nationwide redistricting battles. They highlight how Democrat-led policies—like cash bail elimination and “defund the police”—have fueled D.C.’s crime crisis. The discussion also covers the President’s authority over D.C., the need for federal intervention, and how left-wing immigration and census policies distort congressional representation. They warn that Democrat-driven redistricting and open borders threaten fair elections and public safety, stressing the importance of restoring law and order and protecting the integrity of American democracy. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump nominates economist E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics after record jobs data revisions spark calls for an overhaul of outdated data collection methods. A softer-than-expected inflation report fuels investor optimism, with markets hitting record highs and traders betting heavily on a September Fed rate cut. A Texas map fight escalates into a national gerrymandering war, with blue state governors threatening retaliatory redraws, as President Trump orders a mid-decade census excluding illegal immigrants. Hans Von Spakovsky from the Heritage Foundation breaks out the redistricting drama. Lean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code MK20 for 20% offRiverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. 

Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation joins the show to talk about redistricting and the laws surrounding it.

On today's program: Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th district, talks about the new wave of tariffs that kicked in this week, the president's call for a new U.S. census, and the latest on immigration. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob

In times like these, do a census. That's Trump's philosophy! Is it yours? We talk about the legal with Hans Von Spakovsky and throw around a little Gen X slang.

It depends on how fast the census would get done, but it doesn't sound like this census would affect the 2026 election.

Landmark Legal's Michael Oneill, MRC Business' Joseph Vazquez, Project 21's Horace Cooper, The Federalist's Brianna Lyman, John Lott, Heritage Foundation's Hans Von Spakovsky, Crime Prevention Research Center's John Lott

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Fellow, Heritage Foundation Center for Legal and Judicial Studies) TOPIC: Texas Democrats Who Left State Prevent Vote, For Now, on Trump's Efforts to Add GOP House Seats SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/HvonSpakovsky Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: INTERVIEW: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Fellow, Heritage Foundation Center for Legal and Judicial Studies) on the Texas Redistricting Battle WJLA: Loudoun County School Board Meets to Discuss Transgender Bathroom, Locker Room Policy HERITAGE FOUNDATION ON X: "The YMCA won’t keep men out of women’s locker rooms, but still receives about $600 million in funding from the federal government every year. That has to change." Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Gruber welcomes Hans A. von Spakovsky, Manager of the Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, to discuss the high-stakes battle over Texas redistricting. They explore the latest legal challenges, gerrymandering concerns, and the partisan maneuvers shaping state representation. The conversation also pivots to the unraveling of Russiagate and what both issues reveal about trust and manipulation in America's election system.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation) on President Trump's Nominees INTERVIEW: LT COL TONY SHAFFER (Retired U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, CIA-Trained Intelligence Operations Officer) on the Russia Hoax TEXAS TRIBUNE: Newsom Will Move to Redraw California Map If Texas Redistricts, Teeing Up National Fight Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, August 1, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation) HIS OP-ED: Senate Republicans Continue Harry Reid’s Nominee Blockade SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/HvonSpakovsky Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, August 1, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a stacked lineup, although no Annie! Hans Von Spakovsky is here to dissect the moment in Obamagate, Gerri Willis of Fox Business says we have a LOT of debt to clean up, and Steve Cortes answers the poll question with an emphatic YES. Red states need to keep up.

Kash Patel's FBI has discovered thousands of documents in "burn bags," related to the 2016 Trump framing regarding Russia. Listen to what they have to do now, and how they even preserved them.

The senior legal fellow at Heritage says we're in unchartered waters again, with the Obama administraion now looking more and more like a 3rd world tin-pot dictator in his treatment of President-elect Donald Trump in 2016 and 17.

It's not a slow news day, but we do talk about the chicken joke for way too long in the 2:00 hour. Hello and welcome to the Annie Frey Show where we have Dr. Marc Siegel on MAHA, Rep. Bost on spending, and Hans Von Spakovsky on the scandal of the year.

Marc and Kim bring on Hans von Spakovsky to cut through the misinformation on immigration enforcement. Hans points out Republicans back the Biden administration's aggressive deportation of violent criminals, despite the messy optics. They condemn Democrat officials encouraging defiance of federal law, comparing them to pre-Civil War secessionists protecting slavery. Hans breaks down the sharp distinction between legal and illegal immigration, reminding listeners the U.S. welcomes more legal immigrants than any other country. The conversation shifts to skepticism around the Epstein grand jury leaks, warning of libel risks without concrete evidence. Finally, Hans confirms what many suspected: the Obama administration, alongside Hillary Clinton, actively schemed to sabotage Trump's presidency before he even took office. A must-listen deep dive into the swamp's ongoing battles.

Hans von Spakovsky joins the Annie Frey Show to break down the criminal investigation into James Comey and John Brennan in connection with the Trump-Russia probe. He details findings from John Durham's declassified documents, including how the Clinton-funded Steele dossier was used to justify surveillance of the Trump campaign. The discussion also covers the Epstein case, President Trump's “nothing burger” response, and whether a special counsel is warranted. Spakovsky raises red flags about possible file tampering, limited document access, and deep state interference.

Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, breaks down the misinformation campaign around ICE arrests, dismissing the absurd claims that law enforcement “kidnaps” illegal immigrants. He highlights the hypocrisy of activists and academics twisting legal enforcement into a narrative of oppression while ignoring due process. Hans explains the complex legal reasons behind the secrecy of the Epstein list, cautioning against dragging innocent names through the mud without solid evidence. On a separate front, he exposes the controversy surrounding President Biden's use of the autopen for official signatures, questioning the legitimacy of pardons and the health disclosures coming from the White House. The conversation reveals the deep dysfunction and cover-ups in Washington, while reinforcing the necessity of law and order.

There's a loophole in the Supreme Court's anti-injunction ruling, so guess who's exploiting it? Yes, activist leftist judges at the federal level! Instantly! Hans is here to discuss it legally.

While there are still several high-profile cases awaiting rulings, the Supreme Court has delivered several wins for the Trump administration, common sense, and all Americans.So far this term, the Supreme Court issued stays of lower court orders attempting to block the Trump administration from pursuing its agenda, upheld religious freedom and parental rights, and upheld laws protecting kids from dangerous gender treatments. Justices also have stopped lower court judges from rewriting discrimination law and allowing foreign governments to infringe on Americans' right to bear arms.Here to talk about what has happened this year and what we might expect to see over the next week is Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky. —Hans on X: https://x.com/HvonSpakovsky?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorCase in Point Podcast: https://www.heritage.org/caseinpoint—Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org

While there are still several high-profile cases awaiting rulings, the Supreme Court has delivered several wins for the Trump administration, common sense, and all Americans. So far this term, the Supreme Court issued stays of lower court orders attempting to block the Trump administration from pursuing its agenda, upheld religious freedom and parental rights, and […]

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was in a Congressional hearing yesterday and the lib craziness was out in full force. Also: The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on the mutilation of children and I'll have HANS VON SPAKOVSKY on to discuss this and more. Supreme Court Greenlights Tennessee's Ban On Sex-Change Procedures For Kids ⁠https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/18/united-states-skrmetti-ruling-child-sex-change/⁠ Justice Thomas Bluntly Chastises Judges For Blind Faith In ‘Self-Described Experts' ⁠https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/18/justice-thomas-bluntly-chastises-judges-for-blind-faith-in-self-described-experts/⁠ White House Pressures Congress To Pass ‘Beautiful' Bill By July 4 Though Hurdles Remain ⁠https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/18/white-house-congress-big-beautiful-bill-july-4/⁠ Sponsors:Beam - ⁠shopbeam.com⁠ slash VINCESHOWMoink - MoinkBox dot com/VINCEBon Charge - ⁠boncharge.com⁠ and use the code VINCEBlackout Coffee - BlackoutCoffee.com/Vince Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices