Podcast appearances and mentions of James Lileks

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!

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!)

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

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

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

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

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.