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[00:00:00] Sen. James Lankford [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:13] Bret Baier [01:13:37] Gillian Turner [01:32:00] Sen. John Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President Trump’s many successes and victories from the first several months of his second administration. Marc Thiessen’s piece “Trump has been on an amazing run. Let’s review.” from The Washington Post. Real cane sugar will return to Coca-Cola! We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations of CMI Gold & Silver. Listener call-in commentary on the history of New Coke. Socialist Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani will “discourage” others from using the phrase “globalize the intifada.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Republicans are investigating President Joe Biden's use of the autopen while in office. Although many presidents have used the autopen in the past, President Trump and others have expressed concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities and his awareness of the actions his administration was taking during his term. The former president defends his own use of the autopen, telling the New York Times that he always authorized its use. Marc Thiessen, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, provides insight into the ongoing investigation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a federal ban on Chinese nationals and other foreign adversaries from purchasing American farmland. Agriculture Secretary Rollins called this a major national issue and said concerns still remain over the food processing plants and farms already acquired by the Chinese, which are situated near U.S. military bases. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joins the Rundown to discuss security threats posed by China's economic influence and why he believes Americans should reject Chinese-made products and support domestic goods instead. Plus, commentary from radio host and author of “What's Killing America,” Jason Rantz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Republicans are investigating President Joe Biden's use of the autopen while in office. Although many presidents have used the autopen in the past, President Trump and others have expressed concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities and his awareness of the actions his administration was taking during his term. The former president defends his own use of the autopen, telling the New York Times that he always authorized its use. Marc Thiessen, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, provides insight into the ongoing investigation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a federal ban on Chinese nationals and other foreign adversaries from purchasing American farmland. Agriculture Secretary Rollins called this a major national issue and said concerns still remain over the food processing plants and farms already acquired by the Chinese, which are situated near U.S. military bases. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joins the Rundown to discuss security threats posed by China's economic influence and why he believes Americans should reject Chinese-made products and support domestic goods instead. Plus, commentary from radio host and author of “What's Killing America,” Jason Rantz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Republicans are investigating President Joe Biden's use of the autopen while in office. Although many presidents have used the autopen in the past, President Trump and others have expressed concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities and his awareness of the actions his administration was taking during his term. The former president defends his own use of the autopen, telling the New York Times that he always authorized its use. Marc Thiessen, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, provides insight into the ongoing investigation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a federal ban on Chinese nationals and other foreign adversaries from purchasing American farmland. Agriculture Secretary Rollins called this a major national issue and said concerns still remain over the food processing plants and farms already acquired by the Chinese, which are situated near U.S. military bases. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joins the Rundown to discuss security threats posed by China's economic influence and why he believes Americans should reject Chinese-made products and support domestic goods instead. Plus, commentary from radio host and author of “What's Killing America,” Jason Rantz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marc Thiessen, columnist at The Washington Post, Fox News contributor, a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute & co-host of the podcast ‘What the hell is going on: Making sense of the world”, joined Guy Benson to discuss President Trump's announcement yesterday alongside NATO Security General Mark Rutte. Thiessen credited the President on the deal he reached with NATO, while also crediting the First Lady on her perspective regarding Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:18:27] Salena Zito [00:36:50] Josh Kraushaar [00:55:12] Marc Thiessen [01:13:36] Karl Rove [01:32:01] Theresa Peyton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:00:00] Sen. James Lankford [00:18:26] Rep. John James [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:12] Josh Kraushaar [01:13:37] Olivia Reingold [01:32:01] Gianno Caldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Monday's Mark Levin Show, President Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, ending a 12-day war. What will it be about this agreement to ensure they don't violate it? Iran should face unconditional surrender due to its weakened military and lack of support from allies like China, Russia, or Arab nations. Trump's decisive military actions prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, which no other president, including Clinton, Obama, or Biden, was willing or able to accomplish. Without Trump's intervention, Iran would have become a nuclear power, potentially arming groups like the Houthis and enabling terrorist sleeper cells in the U.S. to acquire dirty bombs. Also, Trump's actions on Iran have ensured peace for a period. But there's a group of individuals—Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, and others—who are undermining Trump and aligning with radical left ideologies, including anti-Israel sentiments. These figures, supported by liberal media, aim to sabotage Trump's movement and the next election. Later, Marc Thiessen calls in to discuss a Reagan Institute poll showing that MAGA Republicans strongly support U.S. global leadership, rejecting isolationism. The poll indicates 90% of MAGA voters prioritize preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, aligning with Trump's decision to join Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The claims of a splintering MAGA base over Trump's Iran policy are exaggerated, as isolationist critics represent a small minority within the GOP. Finally, Lee Smith calls in and discusses how Trump's political opponents, particularly within the Democratic Party and aligned institutions, have pursued strategies aimed at humbling America to counter his influence. These efforts stem from a belief that Trump's "Make America Great Again" rhetoric and policies threaten their vision of a globalized, progressive world order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will he or won't he? President Trump is reportedly weighing whether to strike Iranian nuclear sites with the biggest non-nuclear bomb in America's arsenal. [00:56:02] Dan Springer [00:18:26] Lt. Gen. Ken Tovo (Ret.) & Charlie Iacono [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:14] Bret Baier [01:13:38] Jennifer Griffin [01:32:01] Rep. Darrell Issa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Organized protests are scheduled in multiple U.S. cities this weekend. Who is paying for these protests and can they be prosecuted? [00:00:00] Sen. James Lankford [00:18:26] Mac Muir [00:36:50] Josh Kraushaar [00:55:12] Marc Thiessen [01:13:36] Julian Epstein [01:40:15] Brandon Steiner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a shocking turn of events, Karine Jean-Pierre announces she will leave the democrat party while simultaneously denouncing political partisanship. The hypocrisy is thick. [00:00:00] Gillian Turner [00:18:25] Rep. Randy Fine [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:11] Josh Kraushaar [01:13:35] Julian Epstein [01:31:58] David Mamet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marc Thiessen, columnist at The Washington Post, Fox News contributor, AEI fellow, and former chief speechwriter to President George W. Bush, joined The Guy Benson Show today to unpack the explosive rift between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, including Musk's wild claim that Trump is hiding something about the Epstein list. Thiessen explained why he believes GOP voters will continue to stand firmly behind Trump despite the DOGE fallout. Guy and Thiessen also reacted to Karine Jean-Pierre's departure from the Democratic Party and her upcoming tell-all memoir, and blasted the sudden media pivot on Biden's mental decline. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Elon Musk steps back from government, the White House promises to work on enacting his DOGE cuts under the President's big, beautiful bill [00:18:26] Jamie Metzl [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:15] Josh Kraushaar [01:13:38] Mark Goldfeder [01:32:00] Kurt Volker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two Israeli Embassy staffers are murdered outside the Capital Jewish Museum in the latest of a string of anti-Semitic attacks and protests across the country. [00:00:00] Matthew Continetti [00:11:10] Ray Dalio [00:28:48] Mike Sarraille [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:13] Daniel Bilak [01:13:37] Karl Rove [01:32:00] Bret Baier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As more shocking details about President Biden's mental state are revealed, one thing has become irrefutable: they all knew. [00:00:00] Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) [00:18:25] Mike Brown [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:12] Josh Kraushaar [01:13:35] Batya Ungar-Sargon [01:32:00] Bret Baier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One deal done. With a meeting with China less than 48 hours away, is there more to come? Brian has the latest [00:18:26] Tim Murtaugh [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:12] Griff Jenkins [01:13:36] Josh Kraushaar [01:32:00] Robert O'Brien Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marc Thiessen, columnist at The Washington Post, a Fox News contributor, and a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on the controversy surrounding a hit piece on Democratic Senator John Fetterman and the attacks on his "mental health and mental capacity." This comes only after Fetterman has disagreed with his party on a few topics, however, and Guy and Marc weigh in. The pair also discussed Trump's defunding of the public media outlets NPR and PBS, as Trump moves to eliminate liberal bias within the government. Marc also offered his opinion on Trump jokingly posting an AI image of him as the pope. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marc Thiessen, Washington Post columnist, Fox News contributor, AEI fellow, and co-host of the podcast What the Hell Is Going On, joined The Guy Benson Show to assess the current state of the Democratic Party as AOC seems to eye a possible presidential run. Thiessen warned that the party's continued shift left, including elevating David Hogg's pact to primary incumbent Democrats, only highlights why Trump is back in office. Thiessen and Guy also detailed the uncovered internal friction between Biden, Obama, and Harris, and called out Democrats for their newfound concern over the rule of law amid the ongoing immigration crisis. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Emotions are running high as a Russia/Ukraine peace deal remains elusive. Why Ukraine deserves to have its side heard. [00:00:00] Marc Thiessen [00:18:26] Michael Rubin [00:36:50] Netanel Crispe [00:55:12] Eric Shawn [01:24:45] Garrett Hawkins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One Nation, hosted by Brian Kilmeade, airs on the Fox News Channel on Sunday nights at 10 PM ET. Batya Ungar-Sargon, author of "Second Class", & Marc Thiessen, Washington Post Columnist - Anti-Semitism protesters on college campuses are fearing a sweeping crackdown by the Trump Administration. Brian went to the University of Austin and found out what it took to launch it, why we need it and how they managed to make it free to students who were accepted for the first historic semester. Carley Shimkus - Media Moments That Matter Frank Blackcloud, Spokesperson for NAGA, & Kerry Wachter, President of the Massapequa Board of Education - The Massapequa Chiefs are calling on President Trump to help fight the State's native American logo ban. Ainsley Earhardt & Lawrence Jones - Co-Host Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marc Thiessen, columnist at The Washington Post, a Fox News contributor and a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute & co-host of the podcast ‘What the hell is going on: Making sense of the world”, joined Guy to discuss the latest happening with the war between Russia and Ukraine. Thiessen also touched on the economy and set up what could be "the greatest free trade achievement in American history". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:00:00] Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) [00:18:26] Jamie Metzl [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:12] Chris Sununu [01:13:36] Bret Baier [01:24:46] Rep. Byron Donalds [01:32:00] Lee Zeldin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:00:00] Marc Thiessen [00:18:25] Joel Rosenberg [00:36:50] Sen. James Lankford [00:55:12] Bret Baier [01:13:35] Patrick Murphy [01:31:58] Jimmy Failla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:00:00] Marc Thiessen [00:18:25] Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) [00:30:30] Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) [00:45:38] Bret Baier [00:55:12] Rich Lowry [01:13:35] Karl Rove [01:31:58] Josh Kraushaar [01:39:43] Sec. Pete Hegseth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marc Thiessen,Washington Post columnist, Fox News contributor, and former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down what goes into crafting a high-stakes address like Trump's upcoming joint session speech to Congress. Thiessen shared insights on how tonight's speech will compare to past presidential addresses, and Guy and Thiessen discussed speech "decorum" and the Democrats' planned opposition to Trump's address. Thiessen also discussed the fallout from Trump and Zelensky's explosive meeting over the mineral deal, why it blew up in their faces, why the deal might not be dead just yet, and why Putin must agree to a ceasefire. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:18:26] Josh Kraushaar [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:12] Gary Sinise [01:13:36] Joe Manchin [01:32:00] Pano Kanelos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:18:26] Daniel Hoffman [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:12] Sen. John Thune [01:32:00] Julian Epstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Townhall Review – February 15, 2025
[00:00:00] Jonathan Turley [00:18:26] Jason Chaffetz [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:12] Katherine Boyle [01:13:36] Jon Taffer [01:32:00] Victor Davis Hanson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hugh covers the news of the day and talks with Comfortably Smug of Ruthless Podcast, Mary Katharine Ham of Getting Hammered podcast, John Campbell of Look Through The Chaos, Salena Zito, Marc Thiessen and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[00:00:00] Bret Baier [00:18:26] Marc Thiessen [00:36:50] Sen. Roger Wicker [00:55:13] Rod Woodson [01:13:37] Josh Kraushaar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marc Thiessen,Washington Post columnist, Fox News contributor, and co-host of What the Hell Is Going On, joined The Guy Benson Show to break down Trump's first two weeks back in office, calling him the "Energizer Bunny" compared to Joe Biden. Thiessen analyzed Trump's tariff strategy with Canada and Mexico, explaining how the POTUS uses superior escalation tactics compared to Biden's passiveness. Thiessen also weighed in on Trump's move to dissolve USAID, arguing that it's a long-overdue decision that dates back to the Clinton administration. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:00:00] Rep. Jason Smith [00:18:26] Walter Isaacson [00:36:49] Marc Thiessen [00:55:12] Josh Kraushaar [01:23:50] Kevin O'Leary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:00:00] Marc Thiessen [00:18:25] Ben Domenech [00:36:49] Bret Baier [00:55:12] Karl Rove [01:13:36] Michael Goodwin [01:28:31] Trace Gallagher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:00:00] Zvika Klein [00:18:26] Allysia Finley [00:36:50] Ken Burns [00:55:12] Josh Kraushaar [01:13:36] Marc Thiessen [01:32:00] Anthony Rodia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:00:00] Ian Bremmer [00:18:24] Rep. Mark Green [00:36:47] Marc Thiessen [00:55:10] Josh Kraushaar [01:13:33] Holman Jenkins, Jr. [01:31:55] Adam Carolla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:11:00] Rep. Steve Scalise [00:18:26] Michael Whatley [00:36:51] Marc Thiessen [00:55:14] Ray Kelly [01:13:37] Speaker Mike Johnson [01:32:00] Lt. Col. Chuck Devore (Ret.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:00:00] Sen. John Cornyn [00:18:24] Rep. Tony Gonzales [00:36:48] Marc Thiessen [00:55:11] Katherine Boyle [01:31:57] Adam Guillette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:12:02] Allen West [00:18:26] James Skoufis [00:36:49] Brett Velicovich [00:55:11] Josh Kraushaar [01:13:33] Marc Thiessen [01:31:57] Tristan Harris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[00:00:00] Mark Penn [00:18:26] Josh Kraushaar [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen [00:55:11] Rupa Subramanya [01:13:34] Will Cain [01:41:51] Jimmy Failla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marc Thiessen,Washington Post columnist, Fox News contributor, and co-host of the What the Hell is Going On? podcast, joined The Guy Benson Show to share his reaction to President Biden's decision to pardon Hunter, highlighting the glaring hypocrisy of Biden's earlier promises not to intervene. He also dissected former Kamala Harris aide David Plouffe's attempt to blame the media and their inherited campaign for her loss, and outlined a potential plan to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to a definitive end. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[00:00:00] Marc Thiessen [00:18:26] Rich Lowry [00:36:50] Ben Domenech [00:55:12] Bill Crane [01:13:36] Bret Baier [01:32:00] Martha MacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[00:00] Marc Thiessen [18:23] Brad Raffensperger [36:46] Danielle Pletka [55:07] Kimberly Brown [1:31:52] Dallas Jenkins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[00:11:02] Jeff Landry [00:18:23] Howard Gutman [00:36:44] Marc Thiessen [00:55:07] Michael Whatley [01:13:21] Charles Payne [01:31:43] Caitlin Sinclair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[00:00:00] Chris LaCivita [00:18:26] Lanhee Chen [00:36:47] Marc Thiessen [00:55:10] Maddie Rowley [01:13:30] Salena Zito [01:31:52] Rep. Mike Lawler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[00:10:30] Sen. Rick Scott [00:18:25] Rich Lowry [00:36:47] Marc Thiessen [00:55:10] Josh Kraushaar [01:13:30] Trace Gallagher [01:31:53] Bob Cusack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[00:00:00] Rep. Steve Scalise [00:18:25] Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin (Ret.) [00:36:47] Marc Thiessen [00:55:10] Andrew McCarthy [01:13:30] Garrett Ventry [01:31:53] Brian Hook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[00:00:00] Bret Baier [00:18:25] Andy McCarthy [00:32:46] Ainsley Earheardt [00:36:46] Marc Thiessen [00:55:08] Josh Kraushaar [01:05:25] Seth Barron [01:13:30] Dan Senor [01:31:53] Rob Schneider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[00:10:32] Mark Matson [00:18:25] Mike Rogers [00:36:47] Marc Thiessen [00:55:10] Link Lauren [01:23:52] Rep. David Kustoff [01:31:55] Bill Hemmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices