America On Trial with Josh Hammer

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America On Trial with Josh Hammer

As Donald Trump prepares for his historic second term, America on Trial with Josh Hammer brings you breaking news and analysis on the biggest legal issues facing the nation. What will happen to President Trump’s legal cases? Will Joe Biden pardon his son before departing the White House? Can Trump pardon himself? America on Trial covers all the action every morning, helping you stay one step ahead of the media spin... Subscribe and listen to America on Trial with Josh Hammer wherever you download your favorite podcasts. America on Trial covers all the action every morning, helping you stay one step ahead of the media spin on decisions that will impact our nation for years to come. ABOUT THE HOST: Josh Hammer is the host of the brand-new First TV Podcast "America on Trial." - He's also Senior Editor-at-Large of Newsweek, where he hosts "The Josh Hammer Show" podcast and a syndicated radio program. A frequent pundit and essayist on political, legal and cultural issues, Josh is also a research fellow with the Edmund Burke Foundation, a fellow with the Palm Beach Freedom Institute and counsel and policy advisor for the Internet Accountability Project.

  1. 1 HR. AGO

    House Ethics Committee PUNTS on Its Much-Anticipated Matt Gaetz Report

    Josh Hammer unpacks the meaning and ramifications of Wednesday's decision by the U.S. House Ethics Committee to punt on any public release of its report on Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct. At this point, it looks like the report won't be released—what does that mean for Gaetz? Also, the Manhattan DA's office formally agrees to delay Trump's sentencing until after his presidency in the so-called "hush money" case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Is Trump FINALLY off the Hook in the NYC ‘Hush Money’ Case?

    Josh Hammer shreds Senate Republicans for letting a radical 11th Circuit judicial nominee slip through a confirmation vote, provides an update on President Donald Trump's NYC "hush money" case, and previews today's momentous House Ethics Committee decision over whether or not to release its report on Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Donald Trump Deserves the Attorney General He Wants

    Josh Hammer explains the current status of Matt Gaetz's attorney general confirmation fight, condemns the House Ethics Committee's possible release of its Gaetz report tomorrow, lauds President Trump's inspired pick of Brendan Carr for FCC chair, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Should the House Ethics Committee Release Its Matt Gaetz Report?

    Your host Josh Hammer wades into the roiling debate over whether the House Ethics Committee should still release its much-anticipated report on now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), now that President Trump has tapped Gaetz to be the next attorney general of the United States. Plus, the latest on some other key Trump picks for both his DOJ and White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    What Does the Constitution Say About Recess Appointments?

    Your host Josh Hammer provides a deep dive on what the Constitution says—and does not say—about the president's recess appointment power, now that everyone seems to be offering hot takes after Wednesday's surprising announcement of Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Plus, so-called "Special Counsel" Jack Smith formally moves to halt his classified documents case against Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  6. NOV 14

    Attorney General Matt Gaetz?

    Josh Hammer unpacks the already-fierce controversy over Trump announcing controversial Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as his pick for U.S. attorney general, lauds the inspired pick of Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  7. NOV 13

    Will Juan Merchan Ever Do the Right Thing in Trump’s Bogus NYC Case?

    Josh Hammer unpacks the current state of the Trump presidential transition, analyzes NYC judge Juan Merchan's fateful decision to yet again kick the can down the road in the Stormy Daniels "hush money" case, and revisits the topic of a possible pardon for prodigal presidential son Hunter Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  8. NOV 12

    Who Should Trump Pick for Attorney General?

    Your host Josh Hammer previews the emerging competition for U.S. attorney general, offers an endorsement for U.S. education secretary, previews today's huge decision from NYC judge Juan Merchan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min
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As Donald Trump prepares for his historic second term, America on Trial with Josh Hammer brings you breaking news and analysis on the biggest legal issues facing the nation. What will happen to President Trump’s legal cases? Will Joe Biden pardon his son before departing the White House? Can Trump pardon himself? America on Trial covers all the action every morning, helping you stay one step ahead of the media spin... Subscribe and listen to America on Trial with Josh Hammer wherever you download your favorite podcasts. America on Trial covers all the action every morning, helping you stay one step ahead of the media spin on decisions that will impact our nation for years to come. ABOUT THE HOST: Josh Hammer is the host of the brand-new First TV Podcast "America on Trial." - He's also Senior Editor-at-Large of Newsweek, where he hosts "The Josh Hammer Show" podcast and a syndicated radio program. A frequent pundit and essayist on political, legal and cultural issues, Josh is also a research fellow with the Edmund Burke Foundation, a fellow with the Palm Beach Freedom Institute and counsel and policy advisor for the Internet Accountability Project.

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