Introduction
Center-right political news, social commentary, and opinion from Duane ‘Generalissimo’ Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show. New episodes every Wednesday and Friday morning.
Latest Episodes
Schumer's Gamble: How the Shutdown Backfired
The shutdown ends as predicted—with Democrats losing leverage and leadership facing backlash. Jim Talent and I discuss what went wrong, the coming healthcare debate, a...
Shutdown Roulette and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
Democrats are playing a dangerous game. After election wins, Senate progressives convinced leadership to keep the shutdown going—until something catastrophic happens. ...
Special Elections and the Senate Shutdown Standoff
Democrats cave on shutdown after Election Day—was the timing deliberate? Duane Patterson and Jim Talent analyze Virginia and New Jersey results, reveal over a dozen Se...
When You've Lost the Teamsters and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
The Schumer Shutdown continues and Democrats face a brewing crisis with their traditional base. Union leaders from the Teamsters, airline pilots, and federal employees...
28 Days and Counting: Why the Senate GOP Won't Blink
The government shutdown is entering its fourth week, and the Democrats just lost their own unions. Jim Talent breaks down why Senate Republicans are watching their opp...