Episodes

  • Paper Navies and Iron Warnings: The UK’s Weakness and Churchill’s Forgotten Prophecy

    Paper Navies and Iron Warnings: The UK’s Weakness and Churchill’s Forgotten Prophecy
    Apr 20 2026
    In this Monday edition of the Derek Hunter Podcast, guest host Dean Karayanis of the New York Sun and the Rush Limbaugh show delivers a blistering critique of the current state of Western defense, focusing on the decline of the British Royal Navy. He highlights the staggering reality that the UK’s fleet has dwindled to just 17 frigates and destroyers—fewer vessels than PepsiCo once technically owned — leaving Prime Minister Keir Starmer making "checks his mouth can't cash" in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode features rare, haunting 1934 audio of Winston Churchill warning a complacent Parliament about the rising threat of Nazi Germany— a message Karayanis applicable to today’s "axis of hatred" led by Iran. The discussion also covers: Trump’s AI Avatar: A look at how "scary good" AI voice tech is becoming as it reads President Trump’s latest broadsides against the Iranian blockade. The "Human" Politician: A breakdown of Senator Ruben Gallego’s attempt to distance himself from the Eric Swalwell scandal. Media Hypocrisy: Why Bill Maher is the "canary in the coal mine" for a Democratic Party that is turning toward radicalism and court-packing.
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    52 mins
  • Mining Minnesota, Swalwell Scandal, and Why Shatner Regrets Star Trek V

    Mining Minnesota, Swalwell Scandal, and Why Shatner Regrets Star Trek V
    Apr 17 2026
    Dean Karayanis steps back into the host chair to close out the week for Derek Hunter with a wide-ranging look at a world that seems to have forgotten its history. Dean breaks down the recent Senate vote on Minnesota mining, questioning why environmental groups invoke the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt while modern "colonizers" ignore the very regulations that keep America from becoming a Third World polluter. Later, Dean dives into his latest column for the New York Sun, comparing the Eric Swalwell "honeypot" scandal to the transparency of Alexander Hamilton — a man who was a "dirtbag" adulterer but not a crook. From the "rich friend" reality check for the UK and Italy to selective biblical pandering by the pope and politicians, Dean pulls no punches. Finally, the show wraps with a surprising lesson on humility and failure from an unexpected source: William Shatner. The irony of Chilean mining companies and Minnesota’s shifting cultural identity. The Hamilton Model: Why admitting to an affair is better than a political cover-up. Article 5 Reality: Why Europe’s "equal" status is a myth maintained by American muscle. The 2x4 Method: How the U.S. Navy is successfully choking off the Iranian economy. Shatner’s Regret: What Star Trek V teaches us about taking responsibility for our own "plastic spiders."
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    59 mins
  • 1-1/2 Greeks: Iran, Leftists on the March, and Tax Day

    1-1/2 Greeks: Iran, Leftists on the March, and Tax Day
    Apr 16 2026
    Dean Karayanis, columnist for the New York Sun, welcomes back his half-Greek writing partner from the Rush Limbaugh Show and former producer of The Drudge Report, George “Koko” Prayias for a fun look at the world’s serious issues. The episode debuts “One-and-a-Half Greeks” new theme song. It’s a little bit country, but the show is all Rock and Roll. The discussion covers the left’s embrace of Tax Day and hiking taxes on “the rich,” in the person of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Democrats used to stay quiet on this day because America was built on a tax rebellion, but they’ve changed the electorate and now it’s a holiday — even though Americans will work for the government this year from January 1 to April 26, projected as Tax-Freedom Day. The war in Iran illustrates another break with the past, as Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, and Fetterman all find themselves targeted by the ascendant antisemite, socialist wing of their party. Swalwell is an indication that they will take down anyone who gets in their way, aiming the same anger at old-school Democrats that they once reserved for Republicans. Even Pope Leo, who George — as a life-long Catholic — laments is a “Chicago Machine Pope,” has decided to go all-in on the global effort to halt Trump’s agenda and rein in America. That this puts them on the side of the terrorist regime in Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah doesn’t embarrass them. But at least the fiction that the groups aren’t all one in the same has been exposed by the ayatollahs’ own admission.
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    59 mins
  • Swalwell Isn't The Only One, Terrorist Apologists, and the Hormuz Blockade

    Swalwell Isn't The Only One, Terrorist Apologists, and the Hormuz Blockade
    Apr 15 2026
    Dean Karayanis dives into the shifting media landscape and the latest political firestorms. Dean opens with a candid discussion on his approach to commentary: refusing to pander or condescend to readers and listeners with references because respecting the listener's intelligence is a lost art in modern commentary. The episode features a deep dive into the recent allegations against Eric Swalwell, critiquing the media's hesitant questioning compared to past Republican scandals. Dean also analyzes Nancy Pelosi’s defensive posture during interviews and the strategic errors Republicans make when Democrats are "destroying themselves." Dean breaks down the Strait of Hormuz blockade, the effectiveness of U.S. naval defenses against Chinese-supplied hypersonic missiles, and why the "comprehensive ceasefire" rhetoric from China and Iran falls short of reality. From the Frank Sesno-style of soft-ball journalism to the "frank anti-Semitism" of Hezbollah, this episode is a masterclass in connecting historical context to today's headlines. Dean also discusses a History Author Show interview from ten years ago with Nathan Stoltzfus, author of "Hitler’s Compromises: Coercion and Consensus in Nazi Germany," as a contrast to the Iranian regime and its proxies who are more in the Stalin mode of dictators.
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    49 mins
  • The Swalwell Mess: It Couldn't Happen To A Nicer Guy

    The Swalwell Mess: It Couldn't Happen To A Nicer Guy
    Apr 14 2026
    What was he thinking?
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    22 mins
  • Trump Blockades Hormuz, Orban Out, and Fetterman is Out-Americans His Party

    Trump Blockades Hormuz, Orban Out, and Fetterman is Out-Americans His Party
    Apr 13 2026
    Dean Karayanis breaks down a whirlwind Monday in global politics. From the shifting sands of the Middle East to Vitor Orban’s loss in Hungary, Dean cuts through the "access media" noise to find the truth behind the headlines. The Iran Ultimatum: Dean analyzes President Trump’s bold Sunday declaration of a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. He explores why the media’s World War III predictions keep falling flat and examines the reality of Iran's "extortion tolls" on international shipping. A look at the shocking election results in Hungary. Dean discusses what the end of the 16-year "strongman" rule means for American conservatives who rely on endorsements rather than local campaigning, and expresses mock surprise that a supposed “authoritarian” conceded. The Battle for History: Addressing his latest column in the New York Sun, Dean says Al Sharpton’s call for black Americans to boycott the America 250 celebrations erases the service of thousands of Black patriots like Crispus Attucks — the first man killed in the American Revolution. The "America First" Democrat: Why is Senator John Fetterman the only prominent Democrat willing to root for American interests against Iran? Dean compares Fetterman’s "civilization over chaos" stance with the "deranged" defeatism of New York Times columnist Tom Friedman. Economic Realities: Why are egg prices collapsing, and why isn't the media giving the current administration a shred of credit for market recovery?
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    55 mins
  • If I Were Advising The President

    If I Were Advising The President
    Apr 10 2026
    Here's what I would tell him he should do.
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    30 mins
  • Democrats Are Unburdened By Truth and Unbound By Reality

    Democrats Are Unburdened By Truth and Unbound By Reality
    Apr 9 2026
    Evil, corrupt or stupid? Maybe all three?
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    33 mins