Podcast appearances and mentions of Hans von Spakovsky

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E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics after record jobs data revisions spark calls for an overhaul of outdated data collection methods.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.

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.

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.

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.

Hans Von Spakovsky, among other guests, talks about the return of the nationwide injunction somehow! And Rep. Mary Miller, and Chad Pergram are in the 1:00 hour, followed by and Annie Are You Okay that discusses the question about whether it's appropriate or not that snakes are nude.

Who is he talking about? Find out! We bring you many things, including Hans Von Spakovsky and the return of motorboating, a daily discussion we're now having on the AFS.

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.

Joyce discusses Washington Politics and how no one can be trusted, President Biden's doctor pleading the 5th in his health cover up, the Epstein files have disappeared with some saying they never existed. Legal Expert Hans von Spakovsky from the Heritage Foundation joins the show to talk Supreme court decisions, Trump legal victories, illegal immigration and election changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hans von Spakovsky joins the show to break down a federal judge's decision blocking Trump's asylum restrictions, calling it a political delay that's likely to be overturned. He also highlights a Massachusetts judge's defiance of a Supreme Court stay. Looking ahead, the Supreme Court's upcoming term will take on major issues including biological males in women's sports, birthright citizenship, transgender athlete participation, and campaign finance rules affecting political parties.

Are they getting together and watching Jurassic World, or operas? It doesn't sound like it. In fact, Hans says some of the dissent opinions have been little more than "emotional tirades," legally speaking.

Does anything that happened today affect the 2026 midterms? Hans Von Spakovsky enlightens us on continuing court battles, while Rep. Mike Bost calls in while voting on the House floor! It's a show full of substance, especially the 2:00 hour when we talk about our favorite way to eat snacks.

Hans Von Spakovsky joins Kim St. Onge on the Marc Cox Morning Show to analyze recent Supreme Court decisions limiting the use of nationwide injunctions by federal judges. They discuss the impact of rulings such as Trump v. Casa, which restricts injunctions to specific parties, and explore concerns over judicial activism and judge shopping. The conversation covers key cases affecting free speech, adult website age verification laws, and parental opt-out rights in schools. Hans offers legal and political insights into how these rulings shape national policy and the future of the courts.

Kim St. Onge hosts a lively episode featuring St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock discussing the senior property tax freeze deadline and local updates. Hans Von Spakovsky breaks down recent Supreme Court rulings on nationwide injunctions, free speech, and parental rights. Nichole Murray delivers the latest market and business news, covering economic developments and corporate trends. The show closes with In Other News.

Kim St. Onge hosts a packed edition of the Marc Cox Morning Show, covering national politics, legal rulings, local issues, and sports. The show begins with a deep dive into the Senate's 51–49 vote on President Donald Trump's “big beautiful bill.” Kim and Scott Jagow break down the chaotic vote-a-rama process and what lies ahead in the House. Supreme Court rulings dominate the hour with decisions on LGBTQ education opt-outs, limitations on nationwide injunctions, and age verification for online adult content. They also explore the quirky origins of hot dog eating contests and the meaning behind Fourth of July celebrations. Plus, a closer look at NYC's mayoral race featuring democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani. In Hour 2, Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins with live updates from Capitol Hill, while St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock discusses the deadline for the senior property tax freeze. Hans Von Spakovsky offers legal insight into recent Supreme Court decisions, including the court's ruling in Trump v. Casa and broader implications for judicial overreach. Nichole Murray provides the latest business and market updates, including news on Walmart's "dark stores" and Canada's reversal of its digital services tax. The tragic ambush shooting of firefighters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is also covered. Hour 3 - Ryan Schmelz joins from Capitol Hill with updates on the Senate showdown and Trump's procedural push. The team also discusses the tragic ambush shooting of firefighters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Then hear an in-depth analysis of Trump's foreign policy remarks on peace deals between Congo and Rwanda, India and Pakistan, and Israel and Iran, along with Medicaid concerns and the debt impact of the 940-page Senate bill. In Hour 4, Kim reflects on the one-year anniversary of the Biden-Trump debate and its impact on the political landscape. Immigration policy and executive order speculation are discussed, alongside positive momentum for the Cardinals after a sweep of the Cleveland Guardians. Despite the improved play, concerns about declining attendance persist. The show wraps with a look at population shifts in Missouri, as St. Louis City and County lose residents while cities like O'Fallon continue to grow.

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The Supreme Court just sent down an important decision that affects these three topics all in one, and Hans is here to show how it was a good decision for the country.

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 […]

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVKSY (Heritage Foundation Senior Legal Fellow) WEBSITE: Heritage.org/Staff/Hans-von-Spakovsky 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, June 24, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Shocking Poll Shows Zohran Mamdani Overtaking Andrew Cuomo in NYC’s Ranked Choice Primary DeSantis Jokes About Looming NYC Exodus as Democratic Socialist Leads Mayoral Polls WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow, Heritage Foundation) on the Supreme Court Allowing Quick Deportations of Certain Immigrants Supreme Court Allows Trump's Third-Country Deportations, in Major Test for President WCSH-6 Hosts a Drag Queen, aka “Mother,” to Present Weather Forecast in Celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month 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, June 24, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc and Hans discuss Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes' decision to release Kilmar Abrego García, a Salvadoran national and alleged human trafficker and MS‑13 affiliate, on the grounds that the government failed to prove he's a flight risk or danger. They explore the broader impact of what Spakovsky calls "liberal judicial appointments" under Obama and Biden, leading to perceived leniency. Hans previews landmark Supreme Court cases: one challenging birthright citizenship and another regarding a Maryland school board's gender-related policies. The segment wraps with how Middle East tensions could influence U.S. gas prices.

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

Dawn And Hans Discuss The Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Children Against This Invasive Transgender Care And Puberty Blockers, Hans Also Shares His Thoughts On No Kings Day

Hans von Spakovsky, legal expert at the Heritage Foundation, looks at pending cases before the US Supreme Court.

Much more than the narrative would have you believe. Oh sure, they're fighting him every step of the way, but he's on solid legal ground with most of his moves.

Will this parade look like a Soviet bloc show, or a flag-waving bald-eagle flying show of American patriotism? We discuss, and Hans Von Spakovsky fills us in on the "Maryland Man."

We're a little skeptical, but convincible. The Annie Frey Show takes calls on the military parade planned for this weekend, and Hans Von Spakovsky and Andy McCarthy both bring legal acumen to the show on separate topics: the "Maryland Father" case and where free speech meets obstruction of police & life.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: RECAP: The Big, Beautiful Breakup of Elon Musk and Donald Trump WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow, Heritage Foundation Center for Legal and Judicial Studies) on Yesterday’s Three Supreme Court Rulings 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, June 6, 2025 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow, Heritage Foundation Center for Legal and Judicial Studies) HIS PODCAST: Case in Point 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, June 6, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Patrice Onwuka and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed: Federal Court Rejects Trump's 'Unbounded Authority' to Impose Worldwide Tariffs Tariff Ruling Put on Hold While Trump Administration Appeals Trump Denounces Court’s 'Political' Tariff Decision, Calls on Supreme Court to Act Quickly WMAL GUEST: STEPHEN STAMBOULIEH (Attorney for Gun Owners of America) on DOJ’s Moves to Dismantle Schumer’s 30-Year Gun Ban. Trump Pardons Julie and Todd Chrisley, Reality TV stars Convicted in 2022 of Fraud and Tax Evasion Trump Pardons Rapper NBA Youngboy, Who Was Sentenced for Gun-Related Charges 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, June 30, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Patrice Onwuka and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed: WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst) on Mayor Muriel Bowser seeking to quietly overturn D.C.'s sanctuary city law WMAL GUEST: KAELAN DEESE (Justice Department Reporter for the Washington Examiner) on the investigation into President Biden’s use of the autopen to authorize last-minute executive actions 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, June 30, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a bizarre commercial for men's razors, a multi-trillion-dollar reparations bill being proposed by House Democrats, and progressive New Jersey lawmakers confronting ICE. 4:30pm- Hans von Spakovsky—Senior Legal Fellow at the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show from The Republican National Lawyers Association's (RNLA) 2025 National Policy Conference in Washington D.C. where he discusses Supreme Court oral argument in Trump v. CASA, Washington, New Jersey which could determine if there are constitutional limitations to birthright citizenship as well as the legality of nationwide injunctions on executive orders via district court judge rulings. 4:50pm- David Gelman—Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor, & Surrogate for Donald Trump's Legal Team—joins The Rich Zeoli Show from The Republican National Lawyers Association's (RNLA) 2025 National Policy Conference in Washington D.C.