Podcast appearances and mentions of James Lileks

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!

In the Shutdown About Nothing a.k.a. The Schumer Shutdown, everything is theater. They know it can't go on for long, and no one's laughing.James Lileks is around for The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week this week and off the next couple. Enjoy!Watch this episode here.

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.

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury yesterday. I break it down and give you my reaction, then we get to The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week with James Lileks.Watch this episode here.

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury yesterday. I break it down and give you my reaction, then we get to The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week with James Lileks.Watch this episode here.

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!

There have been a lot of reactions to Charlie's assassination, some of which have resulted in firings or suspensions. The latest, and perhaps biggest, is Jimmy Kimmel. Also, we are back with another week of Dumb Things said, and Lileks is here as usual to help me go through them. Don't forget to check out his Substack here.Watch this episode here.Thanks to our sponsor, Best Hot Grills.

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.

God Bless Charlie Kirk, his family, and all who were closest to him.Watch this episode here.

Senate Majority Leader Thune said on Hugh's show yesterday that the "Reid Rule" will be invoked next week to clear the logjam of Trump appointees awaiting confirmation. Also, the Department of War is back as is James Lileks for this week's 10 Dumbest Things. Watch this episode here.

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.

Pray for the families of Annunciation Catholic in Minneapolis.Watch this episode here.

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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.

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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.

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Hugh discusses Democrats' low poll numbers, the 2026 Senate map, and talks with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, John Ashbrook, David Drucker, Byron York, John Campbell, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!)

There was some hoopla about newly found Russiagate-era documents this week. We'll see if that amounts to anything. In other easily-missed news, the Senate is considering a rule change, using the "nuclear option" to clear the logjam of Trump appointees waiting to be confirmed. Also, Lileks is back in the house for this week's Top 10! Don't forget to check out his Substack for more content.Watch this episode here.

An episode that was hermetically sealed and kept in a mayonnaise jar on the front porch of Funk & Wagnalls since noon today…

President Trump visited the Federal Reserve with chair Jerome Powell and it was must-see TV. Also, Lileks back in the house for the top 10 of the week. Check out his Substack here.Watch this episode here.

Have you heard the news? No? Have a seat…

I've been on a cruise all week with my lovely wife, but Lileks and I taped this music episode for you to enjoy just before I left. Have a great weekend! We'll be back to our regular schedule next week.Watch this episode here.

Happy 4th of July, everyone! What a glorious week it has been, and to cap it off with me is our good friend Lileks who is back once again for another edition of Dumb Things. Don't forget to check out his Substack for more! Watch this episode here.

Plenty of seats available in the Diner today because, well, you know why. Let's get ready for the big holiday weekend next.

The media are trying their best to sell the country on a low-confidence preliminary intelligence assessment of Operation Midnight Hammer leaked by none other than the dossier queen herself, Natasha Bertrand. SecDef Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. 'Razin' Caine correct the record. Watch this episode here.

The cash is in the cloud – if you can get to it. Buddy, can you spare a five?

In this special edition of Duane's World, we're taking a break from the news and jumping into some tunes. Lileks and I have been wanting to do this for a while and we're probably going to do it again sometime soon. Enjoy! Watch this episode here.

Hugh discusses the Iran-Israel war and the Big Beautiful Bill with Senator Steve Daines, Noah Rothman, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Byron York, Adm. Mark Montgomery, Bethany Mandel, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good health to all… from the Diner! And we may stop in at the drug store on the way home, that is, if we have enough spare change.

All the flags… fluttering in the wind… a day of remembrance.

Back it up, baby… that is, if you can. What do you mean “The drive is inaccessible?” You can always get what you want at The Diner.

Welly, welly, welly, welly, welly, welly, well. To what do we owe the extreme pleasure of this surprising visit? But of course, it's the release of a new episode of “The Diner.”

There's few places outside of home that a man can claim as his own. One is his desk and the other is his spot at “The Diner.”

There’s few places outside of home that a man can claim as his own. One is his desk and the other is his spot at “The Diner.”

There’s few places outside of home that a man can claim as his own. One is his desk and the other is his spot at “The Diner.”

Hugh discusses President Trump's first 100 days in office with Noah Rothman, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Byron York, Robert Bluey, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s dark, the road is unfamiliar and that gas gauge is creeping towards empty… Maybe you should stop at the The Diner.

Is Fred dead?!? Not in The Diner, where somethings are eternal…

A pair of glasses, a ten dollar bill, two shotguns and a Boston Bull Terrier…

It’s the surest sign of Spring when a young man’s fancy turns to… corned beef and sauerkraut.

Who needs guests when the news overflows? Not us! Our intrepid trio of James Lileks, Charles C.W. Cooke and Steve Hayward opine on Joy Reid's exit at MSNBC, Jake Tapper discovering Joe Biden's decline, gay horses and free speech in the UK (Not a joke!) and Gene Hackman exits the stage (Rest easy, Marine!)