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Politics, law, and culture collide as Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer charts a path forward for American conservatism and exposes the woke Left. A voice for the New Right, Hammer delivers blistering commentary and weekly interviews with today's top conservative thinkers.
Monday, March 9, 2026
On today’s show, Josh discusses what victory in Iran could ultimately look like and provides the latest update on the ongoing conflict. He also examines the surge in energy prices, explaining why gas prices are rising and what steps could be taken to help bring them down.
Josh shares some advice for the president, arguing that the moment calls for a clear explanation to the American people. He explains why he believes the president should address the nation directly from the Oval Office to outline the goals of the conflict and why the military action in Iran is necessary.
Later, Josh turns his attention to New York City Mayor Mamdani following the ISIS-inspired terror attack over the weekend. He reacts to the mayor’s comments on Monday and discusses other concerning statements and actions he believes raise serious questions about leadership in the city.
Josh closes by arguing that the attack underscores the need for stronger immigration enforcement and a more aggressive approach toward dealing with radical Islamist threats inside the United States.
