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Duane"s World

Duane Patterson

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.

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64:12

The Donroe Doctrine

Duane"s World ·

2026/01/07

Jim Talent of the Reagan Institute walks through the Venezuela strike, the broader Latin America strategy, and the twin objectives of combating narco-terrorism and securing America's strategic perimeter. Plus: an honest comparison of Trump and Reagan's foreign policy styles and temperaments.Watch this episode here.

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58:57

2026: Crossroads for the Country

Duane"s World ·

2026/01/02

New year, new battles: Somali fraud investigations, California's billionaire exodus, and NYC's socialist city councilman.Thanks to BestHotGrill.com for their constant support!Watch this episode here.(00:00) - Part I (00:53) - Hugh Hewitt's sports despair (03:16) - 2026 economic outlook and optimism (05:40) - Global developments: Iran protests, Ukraine peace prospects (10:24) - Somali daycare fraud scandal and federal response (34:45) - Part II (49:38) - San Francisco's $5 million

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59:22

The Christmas Music Episode

Duane"s World ·

2025/12/19

2025 is coming to a close and we thought we'd do one more music episode to round out the year. Thanks to Lileks for being with us as always and to Best Hot Grills for supporting the podcast. Merry Christmas, everyone! See you in 2026!Watch this episode here.(00:00) - Part I: The Christmas Music Episode (46:28) - Part II: Wrapping up the year

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63:35

The Millennial Manifesto

Duane"s World ·

2025/12/17

Jim Talent joins to discuss Jacob Savage's eye-opening article on how DEI devastated an entire generation of young men—and what it means for 2028.Watch this episode here.(00:00) - Part I: The Millennial Betrayal (03:07) - Discussion of 2024 election, 2028 election forecasting (08:01) - Government shutdown threat & healthcare politics (16:30) - Trump's economic wins & messaging strategy (22:48) - Jacob Savage article: DEI's devastation of millennials (35:05) - Republican

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63:15

Trump Takes a Tanker, Democrats Take the Bait, and...

Duane"s World ·

2025/12/12

Trump seizes a Venezuelan ghost tanker, Democrats defend drug dealers, and gas hits $2 in some states. In the first half of the episode, I explain why Trump needs to rally in 2025, how Chuck Schumer can't dodge Obamacare ownership, and why Ted Lieu's "distraction" theory falls apart against Biden's own 1989 drug war speeches. And our good friend Lileks is back for The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week!Watch this episode here.(00:00) - Part I (03:03) - Venezuelan Tanker Seizure (12:31) -

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60:25

Drug Boats, Defense Policy, and Democratic Delusions

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2025/12/10

Jim Talent reports from the Reagan Defense Summit where Pete Hegseth called out 30 years of foreign policy failures. Why the drug boat "double tap" is standard warfare, not a scandal. Then: Jasmine Crockett's cringeworthy Texas Senate launch—code-switching, contradictions, and the worst campaign video ever.Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I: Intro & Recap (02:13) - Inside the Reagan Defense Summit (06:56) - Pete Hegseth's speech & the drug boat "double tap" (18:01) -

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61:30

Stop Talking Sedition and Start Talking Trade Jobs

Duane"s World ·

2025/11/26

Russia's done, Venezuela's next, and America needs welders not more college grads. Get the messaging right.Watch this episode here.We are off the rest of this week, enjoy your Thanksgiving!(00:53) - Part I (04:21) - Foreign Policy: Russia and Ukraine (14:41) - Economic and Political Strategies (26:52) - Venezuela and International Relations (30:54) - Part II (56:45) - Closing

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61:37

The Epstein Files, Saudi Deals, and Economic Messaging

Duane"s World ·

2025/11/19

The Epstein boomerang hits Democrats while Trump closes a trillion-dollar Saudi deal. Jim Talent on F-35s, Abraham Accords, and the urgent economic messaging Republicans are missing.Watch this episode here.(00:00) - Part I (04:13) - The Epstein Files (16:07) - Government Reopening and Political Spectacle (25:47) - Middle East Foreign Policy (37:00) - Economic Discussion and Strategy (40:00) - Part II

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67:36

Why America Must Win the AI Race and The 10 Dumbest...

Duane"s World ·

2025/11/14

Silicon Valley is going pro-America. Palantir's Alex Karp explains why the U.S. must win the AI race, what Constitutional values have to do with technology, and why we need vocational workers over college graduates. Plus: Fetterman vs. Couric on extreme rhetoric and Lileks with The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week.Watch this episode here.

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61:58

Schumer's Gamble: How the Shutdown Backfired

Duane"s World ·

2025/11/12

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, and whether longer mortgages are the answer to America's housing crisis.Watch this episode here.

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61:00

Shutdown Roulette and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This...

Duane"s World ·

2025/11/07

Democrats are playing a dangerous game. After election wins, Senate progressives convinced leadership to keep the shutdown going—until something catastrophic happens. An anonymous aide admitted they're waiting for "planes to fall out of the sky." Why in the world would Democrats think federal workers and air safety are acceptable bets? And, of course, Lileks is back to review The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week. Enjoy!Watch this episode here.

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61:32

Special Elections and the Senate Shutdown Standoff

Duane"s World ·

2025/11/05

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 Senate Dems now negotiating to reopen government, and discuss the conservative movement's Tucker Carlson problem. Government could have reopened last Friday.Watch this episode here.

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63:32

When You've Lost the Teamsters and The 10 Dumbest...

Duane"s World ·

2025/10/31

The Schumer Shutdown continues and Democrats face a brewing crisis with their traditional base. Union leaders from the Teamsters, airline pilots, and federal employees join Republicans at the White House demanding action. Generic ballot polling shows the shutdown strategy backfiring spectacularly on Democrats. Plus, Lileks is back to join us in reviewing the dumbest things said this week!Watch this episode here.

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60:52

28 Days and Counting: Why the Senate GOP Won't Blink

Duane"s World ·

2025/10/29

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 opponents drown in a box canyon of their own making—just one week before critical elections in Virginia and New Jersey. Watch this episode here.

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60:26

Wrecking Balls and Mob Bosses

Duane"s World ·

2025/10/24

The Democrats are losing their minds, and we have a front row seat. This week: Why is Stephen A. Smith defending the mob over Trump's DOJ? How did Michelle Obama spend $376 million (that's $551M in today's dollars) on White House landscaping with zero outrage? And why are leftists more concerned about drug runners' rights than actually stopping the cartels? From the NBA gambling scandal to White House renovation hysteria, it's all the silly and stupid you can handle.Watch this episode

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59:47

The Constitutional Case for Majority Rule on Clean CRs

Duane"s World ·

2025/10/22

Well, the "No Kings" rally took place this weekend, and when the last of the courtesy shuttles finished transporting the protestors back to their nursing homes, the Republicans gave the Dems yet another off ramp which they promptly ignored. Alas, the Schumer Shutdown continues..Is it time for another rule change? Former Senator Jim Talent and I explore that idea.Watch this episode here.

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62:30

"Stop Trying" and John Bolton's indictment

Duane"s World ·

2025/10/18

Today I have for you a special guest and good friend who has written a wonderful new book that you should check out. Also, the latest on Boltongate and more.Watch this episode here.

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61:51

Checkmate: How Trump and Netanyahu Changed the Middle...

Duane"s World ·

2025/10/15

Former Senator Jim Talent argues that Trump's Middle East diplomacy has fundamentally reshaped the region by checkmating Hamas and establishing Israel as the undisputed hegemon. We also explore the idea of a narrow filibuster reform to end the government shutdown by allowing appropriations bills to pass with 51 votes.Watch this episode here.

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62:37

Mrs. Wilson Returns & The Art of The Peace Deal

Duane"s World ·

2025/10/10

My special focus group of one returns to report how things are going one year later. Also, President Trump pulls off the near-impossible. Watch this episode here.

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62:13

October 7th Anniversary, Operation Arctic Frost, and...

Duane"s World ·

2025/10/08

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