Podcast appearances and mentions of James Lileks

Iran talks fail after three rounds as Tehran rules out dismantling nuclear facilities. Sen. John Kennedy explains why this isn't a new war — it's finishing one that's been going 47 years. Plus, Hillary Clinton's Epstein deposition, Democratic SOTU behavior, and the Top 10 Dumb Things with James Lileks.Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I (00:55) - SOTU recap (03:17) - Iran talks collapse, update (07:52) - Sen. Kennedy on Iran floor speech (18:28) - Kennedy takeaways, analysis (20:47) - Hillary Clinton deposition clips (23:26) - Kristen Stewart boycott logic (24:30) - Part II (26:15) - The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week (feat. Lileks)

Col. Kurt Schlichter fills in for Hugh and talks with Michael Duncan, David Drucker, Jim Hanson, Michael Walsh, Byron York, Michael Whatley, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Left spent months certain Epstein would end Trump. Instead it's The View scrambling, Prince Andrew arrested, and Bill Clinton keeping quiet. U.S. women's hockey wins gold in stunning fashion, plus a breakdown of why Trump's voter ID push — and Newsom's response to it — tells you everything about 2028. And of course we have James Lileks with us for The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week. Watch this episode here.

Hugh discusses the passing of Jesse Jackson and Robert Duvall, AOC's weak foreign policy knowledge in Munich, and talks with Josh Holmes, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Byron York, James Lileks, and C.J. Box about his new book "The Crossroads."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newsom spends billions he doesn't have, Trump gives Iran a month, and Democrats skip town mid-shutdown. Plus, The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week with James Lileks!Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I (00:55) - California fire rebuild disaster (05:27) - Newsom's Planned Parenthood payday (10:12) - Billion-dollar fire lawsuit advances (13:30) - Trump's one-month Iran warning (19:08) - SAVE Act and government shutdown (24:00) - Moreno corners Ellison on immigration (27:00) - Part II (27:29) - The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week (feat. Lileks)

Hugh discusses Iran, the upcoming midterm elections, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, and talks with Claire Lai, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Alex Gray, Rich Lowry, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Bass plays the race card. Newsom celebrates a concrete bridge to nowhere. And California Dems might jungle-primary themselves out of the governor's race. It's that kind of week. Plus, James Lileks is here for this week's Top 10 Dumb Things. Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I (03:10) - - Karen Bass fire records scandal (09:13) - - California jungle primary: Two Republicans could advance (14:19) - - Gavin Newsom's $110B bullet train disaster (20:52) - - Palantir's 300 rockets vs. California's $11B bridge (23:12) - - Trump Rx portal (24:40) - - Part II (Top 10 Dumb Things)

Hugh discusses the bill passed by the House to end the partial government shutdown and Iran, and talks with Texas Senator John Cornyn, John Ashbrook, David Drucker, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While eight WaPo reporters beg Jeff Bezos not to fire them, here's what they're not covering: the US has assembled an armada, Iran's regime has killed 95,000 protesters, and go time may be this weekend. Plus: Batman at city council and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week with James Lileks.Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I (00:55) - Iran buildup: assets in place, targets ready (14:45) - WaPo's eight White House reporters beg Bezos (19:49) - Batman at Santa Clara city council (22:44) - Iran's 95,000 dead & why Sunday is go time (26:14) - Part II (28:18) - The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week

Hugh discusses Iran and talks with Rich Goldberg, Bret Baier, James Lileks, Michael Duncan, and David Drucker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greenland deal is coming together and it's everything Trump needed: sovereign bases, rare earth minerals, and a frozen-out China. JD Vance delivers in Minneapolis, Trump stays coy on Iran, and Gavin Newsom accidentally fact-checks Scott Jennings. Plus: James Lileks and the 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week.Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I (00:55) - VP Vance in Toledo & Minneapolis (06:24) - Greenland deal breakdown & Trump's Arctic win (12:58) - Trump on Iran: military option still on the table (16:30) - Gavin Newsom's Davos meltdown & Scott Jennings vindication (22:17) - Part II (The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week)

Hugh discusses President Trump's first year in office this second term and talks with Bret Baier, Josh Holmes, Byron York, David Drucker and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even the worst places can have good memories.

91,000 tons of American strength heads to Iran as the "fake play" theory gains traction. In Minneapolis, Mayor Frey wants police fighting federal agents. In Beijing, Canada's PM makes nice with the ChiComs. And on TMZ, a reality star gets a civics lesson. Plus, Lileks is back in the house for another round of The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week.Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I (00:50) - Iran buildup and the "fake play" theory (08:38) - Michael Waltz at the UN (13:45) - Jacob Fry vs. ICE (17:07) - PM Carney in Beijing / Farrah Abraham (23:23) - Part II (26:10) - The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week

Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not. Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments Will hum about mine ears; and sometime voices, That, if I then had waked after long sleep, Will make me sleep again: and then, in dreaming, The clouds methought would open, […]

Hugh discusses Operation Absolute Resolve and the latest news for Venezuela with Jim Geraghty, John Ashbrook, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Michael Whatley, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Byron York, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Col. Kurt Schlichter fills in for Hugh and talks with Jim Geraghty, David Drucker, AAG Harmeet Dhillon, Dr. Michael Oren, Ric Grenell, Andrew Kolvet, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 is coming to a close and we thought we'd do one more music episode to round out the year. Thanks to Lileks for being with us as always and to Best Hot Grills for supporting the podcast. Merry Christmas, everyone! See you in 2026!Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I: The Christmas Music Episode (46:28) - Part II: Wrapping up the year

Sometimes you just have to play the cards you're dealt – even if that card is a one-eyed Jack.

Trump seizes a Venezuelan ghost tanker, Democrats defend drug dealers, and gas hits $2 in some states. In the first half of the episode, I explain why Trump needs to rally in 2025, how Chuck Schumer can't dodge Obamacare ownership, and why Ted Lieu's "distraction" theory falls apart against Biden's own 1989 drug war speeches. And our good friend Lileks is back for The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week!Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I (03:03) - Venezuelan Tanker Seizure (12:31) - Democrats Defend Drug Dealers (15:18) - Gas Prices & Economic Messaging (17:39) - Trump's Rally Strategy (22:45) - Obamacare Blame Game (26:06) - The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week

Hugh covers POLITICO’s interview with President Trump, his green light for Nvidia chip sales to China, Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate run in Texas, and talks with David Drucker, Bret Baier, Alex Gray, Byron York, Rich Lowry, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The banalities of “Bob's” and a trip to Boston to clarify the mind. And stay in your lane!

Two thirds of the earth is covered by water and the other third is covered by our intrepid trio of Steve Hayward, Charles C.W. Cooke and James Lileks.We start the week in Minnesota where federal officials believe over $1B of taxpayer money was lost in multiple instances of fraud. Then we run the gamut of the J6 Bomber arrest, the Pentagon's actions in the Caribbean, Texas redistricting and the eye-popping price Netflix is spending to acquire Warner Bros.-Discovery.Finally, we ask you to contribute to a GoFundMe project for our old friend Jon Gabriel who announced earlier this week that he's battling "The Big C."

Two thirds of the earth is covered by water and the other third is covered by our intrepid trio of Steve Hayward, Charles C.W. Cooke and James Lileks. We start the week in Minnesota where federal officials believe over $1B of taxpayer money was lost in multiple instances of fraud. Then we run the gamut […]

Hugh discusses the Epstein files, the looming AI bubble, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit, and talks with Scott Jennings, Josh Holmes, Andrew C. McCarthy, Rich Lowry, Byron York, David Drucker, James Lileks, and Scott Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Tiffany lamps that really class up the Hut. That and the red plastic cups.

Rob Long and John Yoo are reunited with their pal James Lileks to serve up some laughs as they sift through some unpleasant truths that many of us would prefer to ignore. The trio yawns at the conclusion of the record-long government shutdown but sees plenty to worry about in its resuming business as usual; […]

Silicon Valley is going pro-America. Palantir's Alex Karp explains why the U.S. must win the AI race, what Constitutional values have to do with technology, and why we need vocational workers over college graduates. Plus: Fetterman vs. Couric on extreme rhetoric and Lileks with The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week.Watch this episode here.

Take a snapshot with your Brownie. It won't last forever.

Democrats are playing a dangerous game. After election wins, Senate progressives convinced leadership to keep the shutdown going—until something catastrophic happens. An anonymous aide admitted they're waiting for "planes to fall out of the sky." Why in the world would Democrats think federal workers and air safety are acceptable bets? And, of course, Lileks is back to review The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week. Enjoy!Watch this episode here.

Hugh discusses the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney, the elections underway today, the Arctic Frost scandal, and talks with Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Joni Ernst, and Eric Schmitt, as well as Bret Baier, Byron York, James Lileks, and John Ashbrook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soulless architecture with a decent cup of coffee.

The Schumer Shutdown continues and Democrats face a brewing crisis with their traditional base. Union leaders from the Teamsters, airline pilots, and federal employees join Republicans at the White House demanding action. Generic ballot polling shows the shutdown strategy backfiring spectacularly on Democrats. Plus, Lileks is back to join us in reviewing the dumbest things said this week!Watch this episode here.

Hugh discusses the markets, the NYC Mayoral race, the New Jersey and Virginia Gubernatorial races, with Michael Duncan, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Sen. Dan Sullivan, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for coffee in all the wrong places…

Hugh discusses the NYC mayoral race, the No Kings rallies, the Schumer shutdown, and talks with Leader John Thune, Josh Holmes, Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox, Alex Gray, Jonathan Williams, Byron York, Bret Baier, Mary Margaret Olohan, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ignore them at your peril.

You can eat an entire meal for free at the supermarket… Believe It Or Not!

Hugh discusses the Schumer shutdown and talks with Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Rep. Tom Emmer, Sen. Jon Husted, Bethany Mandel and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode has a lot of things to unpack… which is what happens when you pack a lot of things.

Hugh discusses Charlie Kirk's Christianity and legacy, President Trump's UNGA address, the Schumer shutdown, and talks with John Ashbrook, Vic Matus, James Lileks, Bret Baier, and Rebecca Heinrichs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sit down, Old Chap, and celebrate the Great American Cheeseburger!

Hugh discusses the media and lawmakers reactions to Charlie Kirk's assassination, and talks with Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt, Josh Holmes, David Drucker, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Bret Baier, Alex Gray, Andrew C. McCarthy, Rich Lowry, Senator Deb Fischer, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working under the influence… of the teachers you had in your youth.

Hugh discusses President Trump's announcement, the Ohio State Buckeyes victory over Texas, the markets, the announced retirement of Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, and talks with John Ashbrook, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Christopher Scalia, Sen. Ted Cruz, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses Congressional redistricting, Ukraine-Russia, and talks with Mark Levin, Josh Holmes, Byron York, Rich Lowry, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most gratuitous show to date. And if you tip your waitress, make sure you help her get back up on her feet.

Col. Kurt Schlichter, senior columnist for Townhall.com, co-author of "American Apocalypse," fills in for Hugh, discussing President Trump's plan to clean up D.C.'s crime problem and the Texas Democrats on-the-run with Mike Davis, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Jennifer van Laar, Ned Ryun, Byron York, David Drucker, Alex Gray, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sidewalk cafes and gracious living for all.

An episode that's steaming hot and will get you going. Dare we say it? It's good to the last drop (and that's good, too!)