The Derek Hunter Podcast

And other universal truths.

Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former Rush Limbaugh staffer, takes the helm to discuss national security, free speech, and media coverage following the anniversary of 9/11. Dean analyzes the media's framing of recent news events like President Trump backing a united Ireland and $5,000 “dividend” checks to draw public attention, highlights the importance of individual influence in preserving constitutional freedoms, and reflects on Rush Limbaugh’s post-9/11 message regarding civil liberties. The episode also touches on international relations, political strategy, and guest-hosting WMAL's afternoon drivetime today.

Never, ever forget.

I can't defend either, so I won't try.

These people are morons.

And they aren't going to stop, ever.

In this Labor Day edition of the Derek Hunter Podcast, Dean Karayanis — columnist for the New York Sun and longtime Rush Limbaugh staffer — reflects on effective persuasion, advocating for lighthearted mockery over anger when addressing detractors like Canada, enemies like Iran, and the useful idiots who buy their warmed versions of reality. The episode tackles topics including Iranian regime posturing, trade tensions and rhetoric from Canadian leadership, German commentary on American society, and historical reflections on the controversial, divisive Gloria Steinem and Margaret Sanger, the racist eugenicist who founded Planned Parenthood. The show concludes with a reflection on the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11, highlighting Dean’s History Author Show interviews with an author, Jessica DuLong, who wrote about the spontaneous Dunkirk-style boat lift that saved half a million people from the Battery in Manhattan. Her book is, “Saved at the Seawall: Stories from the September 11 Boat Lift.” Plus, Dean plays a clip from the former New York governor, George Pataki, on his book, “Beyond the Great Divide: How A Nation Became A Neighborhood.” Both conversations are available at HistoryAuthor.com or at YouTube.com/@historyauthorshowPreserving American history and civic memory are of crucial importance, and it rests on all of us as citizens to ensure that the true story of that dark day isn’t erased.

The world is ill-served by what we have now.

Dale Carnegie would not approve.

Truly bad people.

They are worse than you think.

Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former Rush Limbaugh staffer, steps in for Derek Hunter to deliver a hard-hitting analysis of current political shifts and cultural double standards. He reacts to Representative James Clyburn’s condemnation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, using them to highlight the hard left's demand for ideological conformity compared to conservative individualism. The episode also dives into media coverage surrounding the passing of icon Dolly Parton, criticizing partisans for attempting to politicize her legacy. Finally, Dean — whose wife is a “recovering Canadian” —- breaks down escalating trade tensions between the U.S., Canada, and Europe, challenging globalist policies, Canadian trade responses, and foreign reliance on American military protection and markets.

The truth does Democrats zero favors.

Follow the money!

Rest in peace, Ms Parton.

There isn't an evil degenerate they won't embrace.

In this episode, guest host Dean Karayanis fills in on The Derek Hunter Podcast to tackle pressing national and international headlines, focusing on economic policy, foreign relations, and domestic political discourse. U.S.-Canada Trade Relations: Dean examines the media coverage of President Trump's tariffs, arguing that critics ignore long-standing Canadian trade protectionism in sectors like dairy and lumber. He critiques Canadian political figures, including Mark Carney and Justin Trudeau, for pursuing economic ties with Communist China despite human rights concerns while opposing U.S. policies. Geopolitics & Defense Spending: The discussion highlights foreign policy realities, noting that international maritime security and North American defense are heavily subsidized by U.S. taxpayers, while NATO allies often fail to meet agreed-upon defense spending targets. Border Policy & Immigration Realities: Dean compares strict border and third-country asylum enforcement in Canada and Mexico with U.S. border security debates, challenging narrative double standards surrounding immigration, as Tom Homan proclaims himself an equal-opportunity deporter who has sent aliens home to 180 countries. Domestic News & Political Rhetoric: The episode covers political rhetoric surrounding corporate workplace incidents, media framing of counter-terrorism efforts by law enforcement, and the importance of grounding political arguments in historical context and verifiable facts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Which does he love more, socialism or cash?

One person sure thinks so.

We shall see.

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

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.

They've innovative in the nuts

The ego has landed.

The loser, ultimately, is America.

If they're women, why do "Trans Women" need to be protected?

In this episode sitting in for Derek Hunter, Dean Karayanis of The New York Sun and Rush Limbaugh Show dives into global news and media narratives with his signature sharp, historical critique. Dean breaks down the mainstream coverage surrounding Gaza beekeepers to spin for Hamas and discusses Pedro “Dirty” Sánchez’s border policies in Spain, highlighting the stark double standards in migrant, decolonizing, and who gets to keep their stolen land. Turning to domestic policy, he examines President Trump’s recent remarks on commercial trucking and English-language requirements for driver safety. Finally, Dean reacts to Senator Angela Alsobrooks’ statement that RFK Jr should be held in contempt just because Republicans want to charge Mr. Anthony Fauci with that crime. Also, the power of branding in politics, as Hunter Biden tries to hold President Trump to a higher standard for imagined sleepiness that his father, President Joe Biden, was held to for the infirmities that were laid bare in the 2024 presidential debate.

No party has a monopoly on stupid.

Josh Hawley absolutely destroyed him.

Birds of a feather...

The truth always comes one eventually.

Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former member of Rush Limbaugh’s highly over-rated staff, hosts, opening with some programing news: He’ll be stepping the captain’s chair to guest host The Chris Plante Show across 130+ radio stations this Wednesday. Dean rolls and analyzes some select clips President Trump’s unfiltered, Mar-a-Lago redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner — from sharp zingers aimed at Gavin Newsom, Ilhan Omar, and Caitlin Collins, to the media's complete inability to get the joke about him running for a fourth term. The speech was a little sloppy, but foreshadows that the president plans to let lose in his final two years as he has nothing to loose .Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent puts Senator Ron Wyden in his place, Elon Musk calling out the press for their “mistakes,” and why audience trust in journalism continues to hit record lows.

Something for everyone to hate.

And it isn't even close.

This is what the left wants to do to you.

It's coming sooner than anyone expected.

Dean Karayanis, member of Rush Limbaugh’s highly overrated staff and New York sun columnist, cuts through the news of a weird week to deliver an unfiltered analysis of current political events, media narratives, and the state of conservative commentary. Dean breaks down President Trump’s recent speech on election security and the SAVE Act, offering a candid critique of its delivery, messaging, and strategic focus. He explores why mainstream media miscasts conservative arguments while highlighting the pitfalls of punditry that prioritize clout over principle. As a result, old-school liberals like Van Jones and Bill Maher are facing an insurrection from what they call far-left and communists respectively because young people really believe what they were taught by demagogues like Bernie Sanders, Mr. Abdul El-Sayed, and J.B. “Just Blubber” Pritzker. Beyond election integrity, the episode touches on Iran, the backlash against people of Greek descent who ask Hollywood to live up to its promise of “representation” in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” and the importance of holding leaders accountable.

Missed opportunities...

They'll deny it till the cows come home, but the truth is the truth.

Be as mad as you need to be, deep down you know I'm right.

They just keep getting worse

Guest host Dean Karayanis dives straight into the breaking political shockwave out of South Carolina: the unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham, the looming primary shuffle, and the media's reaction to his passing. He transitions abroad to dissect a chilling "revenge targets" list published by an Iranian state-backed newspaper targeting the weak, America-bashing leaders of the U.K., Germany, and France. Turning to domestic races, Dean details the rapid collapse of Maine’s own Nazi Graham Platner amid a flurry of scandals and rape allegations, featuring a tense interview breakdown between CNN's Jake Tapper and a local state representative who’s not willing to give up on her fuhrer just yet. Finally, the episode closes with an analysis of independent spoiler candidates in the New Hampshire Senate race and a sharp critique of international virtue-signaling at the World Cup where Egypt pretends they care about Gazans.

Burn it all down and take the entire party with you!

Socialists destroy everything they touch.

Scumbag fraud having trouble lying his way out of this one.