Sean opens the hour with New Year greetings and a brisk rundown of global flashpoints, citing a London Times report that Iran's supreme leader may flee to Russia if unrest worsens, Cuba on the brink, and courtroom developments around Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. He credits Donald Trump for recent geopolitical shifts and forecasts economic benefits ahead, from lower interest rates to new manufacturing investment and cheaper energy. Sean praises the U.S. military and describes a high-risk operation he says led to Maduros capture, arguing the U.S. will temporarily oversee Venezuela until a safe transition, with figures like Maria Machado in the conversation. Domestically, he highlights Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ending his re-election bid amid corruption scrutiny and calls out online voices he says fuel conspiracy theories and antisemitism. He frames the coming midterm elections as pivotal and promises continued coverage as new details emerge.

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Sean examines criticism of the presidents Venezuela strategy, contrasting public claims with outcomes. The conversation centers on the argument that if the policy were working, Juan Guaid would be in Venezuela, not here. The critic contends the Maduro regime is more powerful and entrenched today than when the effort began. Sean weighs these claims and what they reveal about the policy's track record this hour.

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Sean examines claims of widespread daycare fraud in Minnesota, highlighting citizen journalist Nick Shirley's visits to empty centers reportedly receiving millions in taxpayer funds. He reports that Governor Tim Walz drops his reelection bid amid these revelations. House Oversight Chair James Comer joins to outline warnings from state employees, requests for documents from Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, and potential subpoenas after an upcoming hearing. Comer says DOJ investigations have already led to more than a dozen arrests and expects Walz and Ellison to testify as Sean keeps the focus on accountability and taxpayer dollars.

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Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers fill in for Sean, unpacking a new Gallup reading that puts congressional approval at 15 percent and a growing wave of members opting out of 2026 re-election bids. Former House Oversight Chair Jason Chaffetz joins to explain how broken appropriations, abandoned regular order, and endless continuing resolutions leave lawmakers exhausted and ineffective. He makes the case for term limits, restructuring the Speaker's role, even scrapping the Appropriations Committee, and highlights how the end of earmarks has stripped leadership of leverage. The conversation contrasts Democratic unity under Nancy Pelosi with Republican's challenges, notes Donald Trump's unique influence, and touches on proposals like voter ID and the SAVE Act as part of broader structural fixes.

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Peter Schweitzer and Eric Eggers sit in for Sean and ring in the new year with a reality check on 2025. They revisit dire forecasts around tariffs, National Guard deployments in cities, and strikes on Iran, comparing them with outcomes they say include a steady market, reduced crime in Washington, D.C., and no broader war. On immigration, they cite figures on self-deportations and removals, argue the labor market remains solid, and note claims of significant tariff revenue and a narrowing deficit. The conversation also touches on reactions from Warren Buffett, Gavin Newsom, J.B. Pritzker, Tucker Carlson, and Mark Cuban. They preview a conversation with Carol Markowitz about New York City's new Democrat socialist mayor.

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Filling in for Sean Hannity, Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers break down what may be the largest public-funds fraud scandal in American history, with Minnesota at the center. Joined by former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, the discussion traces how years of ignored audits, whistleblower warnings, and political pressure allowed massive fraud across food programs, Medicaid, autism services, and assisted living—potentially totaling $9 billion. Pawlenty outlines a culture of government incompetence, political correctness, and intentional inaction that let the abuse grow unchecked, while federal prosecutors now move aggressively toward indictments. The conversation raises urgent questions about accountability, political consequences, and whether Minnesota voters will demand real reform.

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During the News Roundup hour, Sean Hannity examines the global rise of anti-Semitism and radical Islamist violence, drawing parallels between Israel’s security challenges and unchecked immigration policies across the West. Sean is joined by New York Post columnist Miranda Devine, who provides firsthand insight into Australia’s radicalization crisis following a deadly attack and years of ignored warnings. The conversation focuses on government inaction, media bias, and how ideological blind spots have allowed hatred to fester. Together, they argue that these tragedies were foreseeable—and preventable—if leaders had acted sooner.

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Broadcasting live from Washington, Sean Hannity opens with lighthearted travel banter before shifting into a wide-ranging and urgent conversation on global and domestic issues. Sean previews conversations with Bill O’Reilly and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, unpacking the collapse of the Maduro regime, U.S. foreign policy pressure, and why Venezuela’s crisis matters now. He also weighs in on President Trump’s forthcoming national address and sharply criticizes Brown University over security failures following a deadly campus shooting. From cultural asides to hard national security questions, this episode blends levity with a forceful call for accountability.

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Sean Hannity is joined by Bill O’Reilly for a wide-ranging conversation on confronting evil, leadership failures, and the consequences of moral breakdown in society. The two react to the deadly shooting at Brown University, questioning campus security decisions, leadership accountability, and what real prevention should look like in today’s world. They also discuss addiction, personal responsibility, and how evil manifests when systems fail to intervene. The hour closes on a lighter note, with O’Reilly sharing his old-school, unchanged Christmas traditions and reflections on family as the holiday approaches.

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