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Can We Please Get Some Consistency on Military Service? Aug 21, 2026

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Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former Rush Limbaugh staffer, tackles political double standards surrounding military draft deferments, calling out Senator John Ossoff for calling President Trump a “draft dodger,” while President Biden had more medical deferments and President Clinton headed to the U.K. Is avoiding the draft noble or worthy of ridicule? Dean breaks down historical context regarding health exemptions, addresses ignoring the legitimate heroism of President George H.W. Bush and Senator Bob Dole in World War II, and the attacks on National Guardsmen President George W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle as “weekend warriors,” while praising Democrats with similar service — all because Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) likes to wrap himself in the flag. This frustration contributed to the rise of Donald Trump. Dean also examines media bias in news aggregators like Apple and Google before diving into a commentary on modern "safetyism," arguing that overprotecting children from physical and emotional risks does more harm than good.

Primary Results, Ballroom Blues, and Messaging Aug 20, 2026

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Guest host Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former member of Rush Limbaugh’s “highly overrated staff,” steps in for Derek Hunter on the Derek Hunter Podcast, sharing key lessons learned while guest-hosting live talk radio on WMAL. Dean analyzes early voting dynamics in the South Carolina Republican primary, contrasting candidate approaches to foreign policy and national security as well as the so-called conservatives who are so eager to trash Republican women. The episode also dives into media narrative shifts, political leadership choices, and current economic pressures surrounding rising healthcare costs and national debt hitting a whopping $40 trillion.

Teach-fluencers? Really? Aug 19, 2026

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Guest host Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and fill-in for Derek on WMAL this week, tackles modern cultural absurdities, media bias, and political rhetoric looking at the rise of the self-proclaimed "teach-fluencer" trends in public classrooms and the push for internet clout over real influence. Plus, Joe Scarborough’s on Senator John Ossoff, contrasting how the mainstream press handles Democratic controversies versus Republican headlines. Finally, a journalist pushes back on a Democratic House candidate’s false claims of a genocide in Gaza, earning praise for not letting her guest reduce a horrific crime into just another insult.

The Constitution, Electoral College & Identity Politics Aug 18, 2026

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Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former member of Rush Limbaugh’s “highly overrated staff,” takes over The Derek Hunter Podcast, diving into hot-and-spicy political debates and cultural issues: Constitutional Debates & Kentucky Politics: Analysis of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's calls for constitutional amendments, abolishing the Electoral College, and demanding “proof of life” for Sen. Mitch McConnell. Electoral College vs. Popular Vote: A breakdown of James Madison’s original intent, the balance of power between low- and high-population states, and alternative systems like district-based electoral votes. Standards & Identity Politics: A commentary on institutional standards, identity-driven hiring, and the societal pressures around public accountability. Cambridge University’s drive to tick a box by hiring Jason Arday ended, when he could no longer keep up the façade, in him taking his own life because he’d just never been equipped with the tools he needed in life.

Mamdani, Border Control, and Assaults on the Contitution Aug 17, 2026

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Guest host Dean Karayanis steps in for Derek Hunter to break down current political debates, focusing on NYC’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani's hypocrisy on landlords and Amazon delivery subcontractors, border enforcement, and TPS policies. Plus, the left’s attacks — from Vice President Harris to Governor Kathy Hochul of New York — on constitutional structures like the Electoral College and Supreme Court because democracy means they don’t get their way 100% of the time. Plus, Tom Homan as an eloquent spokesman for the dark side of choosing to encourage illegal entry into America.

Bernie's Sophie's Choice: Abdul or Millions of Dollars Aug 14, 2026

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Which does he love more, socialism or cash?

Is the DSA doing Democrats a 'Huge Favor'? Aug 13, 2026

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One person sure thinks so.

Crazy is on the way to victory? Aug 12, 2026

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We shall see.

The Tucker Treatment for Hunter Biden Aug 11, 2026

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I don't even know what to say about it all.

Fauci Frauds, Hillary's Missiles Misfire, & Trump Confronts Communism Aug 10, 2026

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Dean Karayanis breaks down the latest political and cultural events with an eye to ensuring a government that ensures a more perfect union for Americans. He challenges conventional wisdom around the WNBA culture war debates, analyzes President Trump’s messaging on communism versus capitalism, and offers a sharp critique of Hillary Clinton’s recent comments regarding her debate loss, Ukraine, the missile gap myth, and more. Plus, conservative commentators falling for the Democrats switching to condemn Anthony Fauci without realizing that framing it that way saps their power on this issue.

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