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.
Thank you all for a wonderful 2+ years here in the public podcasting world. As you might have heard in recent episodes, we struck a deal with Salem to bring Duane's World exclusively to the Hughniverse (https://hughniverse.com). The show streams live Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. We hope to see you there!
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3 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Final (Public) Episode
Ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's 10-day deadline expires April 6th, the Saudis are rerouting crude through pipelines, and a dozen IRGC commanders have been eliminated in 48 hours. Plus, why The Bulwark's "America lost" take is dead wrong — and James Lileks (https://jameslileks.substack.com) closes things out with the final public Top 10 Dumb Things.
Watch this episode here (https://vimeo.com/1179918044?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci).
This show moves to the Hughniverse (https://hughniverse.com) starting next Tuesday. See you there!
(00:00) - Part I
(00:55) - Moving to Hughniverse
(03:14) - Major Bob and the glasses bit
(05:36) - Trump's 2027 defense budget
(08:01) - Ships moving through Hormuz
(10:18) - UN Security Council vote
(15:03) - The Bulwark's "Iran won" take
(17:28) - Saudi pipeline reroute
(25:58) - Part II (The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week)
1 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Senate Battles Over DHS Funding as Iran Campaign Nears End
Senator Jim Talent returns for the penultimate public edition of Duane's World to break down where the Iran campaign stands at the five-week mark. With 13,000 targets hit, missile launches down from 170 to 3, and the defense industrial base obliterated, the conversation shifts to Phase Two — regime pressure, oil leverage, Strait of Hormuz negotiations, and Trump's pursuit of a deal. Plus, the Senate fight over DHS funding, the SAVE Act, and reconciliation math.
Watch this episode here (https://vimeo.com/1179083062?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci).
Duane's World moves exclusively to the Hughniverse (https://hughniverse.com) next week, check it out!
(00:00) - Part I
(02:37) - Iran campaign by the numbers
(07:45) - Phase two options ahead
(09:21) - Assessing Iran's endgame
(16:33) - Trump Oval Office clips
(27:09) - Drone warfare and directed energy
(28:38) - Senate DHS and SAVE Act fight
(35:38) - Filibuster and reconciliation debate
(39:29) - Part II
(58:46) - Trump's Wednesday night address
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