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**The Derek Hunter Podcast**

A daily look at the news in politics and pop culture. Posted at midnight every weekday.

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Democrats: The Party Of Fraud(s) Jan 07, 2026

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Because of course they are.

Donald Trump is Blessed by the Insanity of Democrats Jan 06, 2026

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He didn't break them, they were always defective.

Here's Your Chance, Third World Jan 05, 2026

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And naturally, Democrats side with the oppressors.

Mamdani, Iranians, and America250 on the Razor's Edge Jan 02, 2026

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Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former member of Rush Limbaugh's "highly overrated staff," sits in for his final show before Derek returns on Monday, January 5th. Topics include Mayor Mamdani choosing a subway station in New York City that was built by private enterprise to kick of his government-first agenda, the people of Iran striking and protesting against the dictatorship, how the America250 "United States Semisesquicentennial" may evolve into a catcher term, and Judd Apatow reflecting how Hollywood refuses to accept it's failures; it's easier to blame their usual right-wing bogeymen instead. A clip from Bill Murray's critically panned "The Razor's Edge" shows that artists ought to have the freedom to try new things, but respect the audience's verdict. Plus, words from Baroness Margaret Thatcher encouraging us all to reach for our destiny in 2026.

1-1/2 Greeks Returns with a Look Ahead to 2026's Political Fortunes Jan 01, 2026

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Dean Karayanis sits down with George “Koko” Prayias—both alumni of the Rush Limbaugh Show—for a fast‑paced conversation on the current state of American politics and what the road to the 2026 midterm elections may look like. They explore how Republicans might shape and communicate a pro‑prosperity, pro‑America agenda, touching on strategy, messaging, and the broader political climate. The episode also features the signature deep‑cut cultural and historical references fans expect, adding context and personality to their analysis and offering perspectives listeners won’t find anywhere else.

The Pimp of the Year Captures How the World Views America Dec 31, 2025

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Dean Karayanis, columnist for the New York Sun and former member of Rush Limbaugh's "highly overrated staff," sits in for Derek to close out 2025. Topics include how to move the political needle on the Tim Walz daycare scandal, Democrats in the House minority playing House with a new fake January 6 committee, 70% of people ICE arrests have criminal records, and spending New Year's Eve like the forever young MTV veejay Martha Quinn. Plus, the Pimp of the Year from 1988's "I'm Gonna Git You, Sucka," captures the way the world views America as a hooker that better have all his money.

Canada, Kenya, and the Great Drunken Mandolin Heist Dec 30, 2025

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(Apologies for the poor audio quality.) Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former Rush Limbaugh staffer, sits in for Derek. Topics include Canada realizing it needs America more than America needs it, Obama doing nothing to save Kenya from Starvation, the drunk who robbed (and returned) two mandolins from a New Jersey music store, Paul Feig still refusing to take the L on Ghostbusters 2016, and why the world isn't the America's pimp.

Communism Means Never Finding a Plumber on Sunday Dec 29, 2025

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Dean Karayanis, columnist for the New York Sun and former member of Rush Limbaugh's "highly overrated staff," sits in for Derek as the ghost week of 2025 draws to a close. Topics include how the Karl Marx's childish notion about "from each according to his abilities to each according to his needs" may work in science fiction like Star Trek, but it fails in the real world as soon as you need somebody to work in the sewer like Ed Norton. Also, Tom Homan keeps the focus on the illegal aliens who are harmed by failures to enforce our borders, even as leftists pretend that turning a blind-eye to lawbreaking is compassionate.

It's Boxing Day! But the True Meaning of Christmas Endures Dec 26, 2025

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Dean Karayanis — New York Sun columnist, host of the History Author Show, and former Rush Limbaugh staffer — brings the Yuletide cheer for Derek. A story in Politico alleging that the "How the far right stole Christmas" prompts a discussion of the birth of Jesus Christ being turned into a generic, secular holiday. Plus, what happened to the little girl who wrote letter that led to the most reprinted editorial in the English language, 1897's "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," in the New York Sun. The stories of "It's a Wonderful Life," "A Charlie Brown Christmas," and of Luxembourg's "American St. Nick" from a tradition begun by GI's in the middle of World War 2. Dean also notes that Christmas marked the 101st birthday of Rod Serling, who's enduring gift is The Twilight Zone's "Night of the Meek," starring Art Carney as a Skid Row Santa Claus.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year + the News Dec 24, 2025

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So much stupid to end the year.

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