Podcast appearances and mentions of James Lileks

Hugh discusses Iran, the primary elections in Maine and South Carolina, and talks with Matthew Continetti, Byron York, Timothy Goeglein, Rich Lowry, Alex Gray, James Lileks, and Christian Brose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Marlow, editor-in-chief of Breitbart, host of "The Alex Marlow Show" and author of "Breaking The Law" fills in for Hugh. He covers the latest on Graham Platner, the California primary elections, and talks with HUD Secretary Scott Turner, John Ashbrook, James Lileks, David Drucker, Sen. Dan Sullivan, and Matthew Continetti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses small business, the Texas primary runoff election, Iran, and talks with Kelly Loeffler, Michael Duncan, James Lileks, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Bethany Mandel, Kyle Olson, Byron York, and Nicholas Lemann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses the San Diego Islamic center shooting, today's primary elections, and talks with Noah Rothman, David Drucker, Bethany Mandel, Byron York, Sen. Jon Husted, James Lileks, and Matt Continetti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses Nicholas Kristof's New York Times article, the midterm electrons, Iran, and talks with Matthew Continetti, Rich Lowry, David Drucker, James Lileks, Byron York, and Sen. Deb Fischer. Hugh also interviewed Adm. James Stavridis (USN, Ret.) and Elliot Ackerman about their latest book "2084 (A Novel of Future War)".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses Iran, his interview with President Trump, and talks with Matthew Continetti, John Ashbrook, David Drucker, Scott Brown, Bethany Mandel, James Lileks, Byron York, Bret Baier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses the WHCA Dinner shooting, the embrace of radical and conspiratorial rhetoric on the left, and talks with Matthew Continetti, Eli Lake, Aaron MacLean, Michael Duncan, David Drucker, James Lileks, Byron York, Bethan Mandel, and Mike Rogers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses Iran, today's Virginia redistricting vote, and talks with Matt Continetti, Josh Holmes, David Drucker, Byron York, James Lileks, and Rachel Goldberg-Polin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moving concentrates the mind on the old days (good or otherwise). And who better to reminisce with than a good ole pal? James Lileks and Rob Long are back together, and they brought family heirlooms... Breezing through current events (a blockaded blockade abroad, a goon running Gotham, a papal-sovereign scrap), the duo takes in another week's worth of madness with the calm of mind that comes from grateful reception of some inherited wisdom.

Moving concentrates the mind on the old days (good or otherwise). And who better to reminisce with than a good ole pal? James Lileks and Rob Long are back together, and they brought family heirlooms… Breezing through current events (a blockaded blockade abroad, a goon running Gotham, a papal-sovereign scrap), the duo takes in another […]

Hugh discusses U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and talks with Richard Goldberg, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Bethany Mandel, Sen. John Cornyn, Rich Lowry, Matt Continetti, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh covers the war in Iran as President Trump's deadline nears and talks with Congressman Pat Harrigan, John Ashbrook, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Bethany Mandel, Byron York, James Lileks, and John Coleman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's 10-day deadline expires April 6th, the Saudis are rerouting crude through pipelines, and a dozen IRGC commanders have been eliminated in 48 hours. Plus, why The Bulwark's "America lost" take is dead wrong — and James Lileks closes things out with the final public Top 10 Dumb Things.Watch this episode here.This show moves to the Hughniverse starting next Tuesday. See you there! (00:00) - Part I (00:55) - Moving to Hughniverse (03:14) - Major Bob and the glasses bit (05:36) - Trump's 2027 defense budget (08:01) - Ships moving through Hormuz (10:18) - UN Security Council vote (15:03) - The Bulwark's "Iran won" take (17:28) - Saudi pipeline reroute (25:58) - Part II (The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week)

Hugh updates on the Iran war, the "No Kings" rallies, and talks with Matt Continetti, Bret Baier, James Lileks, and Bethany Mandel. Plus, two extended conversations, one with Bishop Robert Barron, and the other with Arthur Brooks, author of "The Meaning of Your Life."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump reveals Iran handed over a fleet of oil tankers as a "gift" — worth an estimated $3 billion — as back-channel negotiations continue with a 10-day deadline now on the clock. Plus: Trump's extended call-in to The Five, what the CIA told him about Khamenei's whereabouts, the Democrats vote against the very voter ID bill their leader said they supported, and of course, James Lileks is in the house for this week's Top 10.Visit hughniverse.com to learn more.Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I (00:55) - Show moving to the Hughniverse (03:06) - Iran tanker "gift" breakdown (07:50) - What happens if Iran stalls (14:37) - Trump's 10-day deadline (22:42) - Khamenei proof of life (23:58) - Dems kill their own voter ID bill (25:45) - Part II (27:22) - The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week

Hugh covers the war in Iran and talks with Nadav Asher Eyal, Michael Duncan, David Drucker, Mike Rogers, Byron York, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 21 of the Iran campaign. Qatar boots Iranian diplomats, European navies quietly show up, and a French sailor blows his carrier's position on Strava. Oil markets fracture, Marines deploy from Pendleton, and 83% of Republicans back the mission. Plus Trump's Pearl Harbor joke, Stephen A. Smith on CA election law, the show's move to the Hughniverse in April, and of course James Lileks is back for The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week.Watch this episode here.  (00:00) - Part I (00:55) - Iran war day 21 update (07:13) - Qatar flips on Iran (18:09) - French carrier Strava mishap (22:46) - GOP polling and Stephen A. Smith (28:18) - Part II (10 Dumbest Things Said This Week)

Hugh covers the war in Iran and talks with Josh Holmes, David Drucker, Byron York, James Lileks, and Randy Barnett, author of "Felony Review."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest from Operation Epic Fury, including U.S. casualties, a midair tanker collision over western Iraq, and the ongoing mystery of Iran's missing Supreme Leader. Plus, a pundit gets demolished on mine countermeasures, and China tells Iran to stand down. And of course, Lileks is here for The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week.Watch this episode here.  (00:00) - Part I (00:55) - An announcement (03:04) - War update and casualties (07:46) - Israeli drones clearing Tehran streets (09:45) - The cardboard Ayatollah saga (22:47) - Part II (28:18) - The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week

Hugh discusses the war in Iran and talks with Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Alex Gray, Rich Lowry, Bethany Mandel, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SecWar Hegseth and Admiral Cooper laid it all out at CENTCOM — and the message is simple: Iran hasn't seen anything yet. Plus, the Five Eyes lose one, the USS Charlotte gets a kill, 53 Democrats pick a weird hill to die on, and of course – James Lileks is in the house for yet another round of The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week.Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I (00:55) - Week 1 of the Iran war (03:17) - CENTCOM briefing headlines (04:30) - Iran delays naming new leader (07:58) - House vote on Iran terror status (12:49) - Hegseth on rules of engagement (15:07) - Refugees and will to fight (19:28) - Russia and China recalculating (24:21) - Biden Iran policy flashback (25:55) - Part II (31:45) - The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week

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.

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

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; […]

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

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.

Looking for coffee in all the wrong places…