Moral Blackmail in America: How Mob Law Replaced Persuasion and Put the Republic at Risk

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head is joined by Josh Hammer, Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, Host of The Josh Hammer Show, and Author of “Israel and Civilization,” for a timely conversation on what he calls the rise of “moral blackmail” in America. Drawing from his recent article for Front Page Magazine, Hammer explains how the radical Left increasingly uses intimidation, emotional pressure, and the threat of unrest to force political and cultural compliance rather than winning debates through facts or persuasion.The discussion examines key flashpoints including the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation, the Derek Chauvin trial, post-Dobbs protests, and ongoing unrest in Minneapolis, arguing that mob pressure has been used to undermine due process and the rule of law. Hammer also warns that media disinformation and selective enforcement have fueled public confusion and normalized intimidation tactics.Together, the duo explores what this trend means for free speech, institutional integrity, and the future of the American republic, and whether the country is finally beginning to push back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.