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A daily discussion of news from the perspective that government is the negation of liberty, and the individual is greater than the state. Judge Andrew P. Napolitano is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He is the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in the history of the State of New Jersey. He sat on the bench from 1987 to 1995, when he presided over more than 150 jury trials and thousands of motions, sentencings, and hearings.

As Fox News’ Senior Judicial Analyst from 1997 to 2021, Judge Napolitano gave 14,500 broadcasts nationwide on the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. He is nationally known for watching and reporting on the government as it takes liberty and property.

The Judge is the author of nine books on the U.S. Constitution, two of which have been New York Times Best Sellers. His most recent book, SUICIDE PACT: The Radical Expansion of Presidential Powers and the Assault on Civil Liberties. 

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  • Dani from NY
    Honest view of middle east
    One of the best news shows exposing everyone to the reality of the Ukraine war, western hypocrisy and the conflict in the middle east. I love his interviews and his willingness to have candid discussions regarding the insanity and horror enacted by Israel and its military. Bravo.
  • umustbekrazy
    Great Show
    I enjoy the show and his guest. I do however love the comments sprouting up in full support of Israel. How Jews hate the truth!
  • Jerto5
    The Daily Jewhater Podcast
    The daily Jew Hater Show. Every single guest is a vile anti Israel extremist Jew hater. Judgenap has become Father Coughlin.
  • Tokyodave24
    Great format for the judge
    I did not watch the judge on Fox News much because he was seemingly limited to the daily talking points, but I really enjoy his podcasts, and I find him to be a very good interviewer and orchestrator of conversation
  • AV9588
    Balanced Honest and Ethical
    I listen to Judge Napolitano often and found his guests and analysis carefully chosen to give a true procure and context. Well worth my valuable time to better understand the world we are living in.
  • Cinefile
    Not Actually a Crank
    I never heard him on Fox because I assumed everyone on Fox is a crank. But he’s not and the guests are First Rate.
  • Zoya 95
    Anya’s analysis is very impressive!
    By Col. Karen Kwiatkowski!
  • Jarhead Hoosier
    Too partial … lack of balance…
    Judge … please find another source of information regarding Gaza, other than Hamas. Stop spouting Hamas propaganda and find impartial sources … this is hurting the reputation of your program
  • Saad.ch
    Objective, Rational, Patriotic
    America would be better off if Judge and his guests were running the country.
  • Liberty Ryan
    Judge Nap is Based!
    This is a true America First Podcast. The Judge cuts through all the Corporate Media and Government Propaganda. He always has great guests to share real knowledge of the truth!
  • AntiJihadXI
    Judge ignores Islamic doctrinal roots of jihad against West and Israel
    The judge ignores the Islamic doctrines Hamas and other Islamic jihadists use to justify their actions. Gaza was not and is not an “open air prison” as the Judge and Ritter mistakenly claim. Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, Israel left 14 million dollars worth of greenhouses in Gaza, and Gaza gets billions in international aid. What did the Gazans do with this largesse? They elected Hamas, Hamas bought advanced rockets, grenade launchers, turned the greenhouses into weapons storage facilities, and deceived Israel with a ceasefire into letting its guard down so after two years of planning, Hamas could behead babies, rape women, burn people alive, and gauge people’s eyes out. Israel did not “provoke this” Hamas attack as the Judge claims. In Islamic doctrine, once a land is Islamic it is always Islamic and the end times in Islamic doctrine can only occur once the Jews have been eliminated. Hamas(and other Muslim jihadists) cite these doctrines. The Judge (and Ritter) ignore this. The Koran also contains multiple verses saying the Jews are “vile”. One verse even says the Jews are the “descendants of apes and pigs”. Not every Muslim believes this stuff but enough do and, especially in Gaza and much of the Middle East. Thus negotiation is not possible with such people. The Judge (and Ritter) also just seem to accept civilian casualty figures given by Hamas as Gospel and then they rail against Israel after they have bought Hamas propaganda. I agree with the Judge (and Ritter) on Ukraine but I turned off the Judge after listening to his misanalysis of the Israel/Hamas situation and failure to understand the primary role adherence to certain aspects of Islamic doctrine is playing (the Judge and Ritter aren’t the only ones who have misanalysed this situation but I can’t stomach listening to misplaced claims about Israel anymore—-there is enough of that garbage on mainstream media channels)
  • Jwaldo.
    Get Brian Berletic on!
    American audiences need to hear Brian Berletics (The New Atlas) analysis. It’s a great fit
  • tony4279
    10
    What a great ensemble of guests ! Thank you
  • Ken from Atlanta
    Truth about wars that US is involved in
    If you want to listen to a podcast that serves up facts and the transparent truth about foreign wars that the US is involved in, this is the only podcast to listen to.
  • Beantown Billy Goat
    Very good, but…
    It’s a great show, just would like to see a bit more broader coverage/analysis of other topics in the world beside Ukraine and Israel. Yes those are deadly important but there are lots of things going on. I’d love to hear some investing/economic type of guests talking about something like ton-miles in shipping and how Yemen affects that or a deep dive into Argentinian prospects right now or a deep dive into the failures of Prime Minister Meloni. Not economically focussed but migrant wave focussed. Great replacement guests would be appreciated as well. Thank you Judge. And yes Bill O’Rielly is a terrible person and unamerican filth that sold us out like all these talking heads. Loves that neocon money. Judge Nap is one the only around from Fox that has proven to be a truly stand up act. Thank you sir 🫡
  • C_Cali1
    Bill O’Reilly is still an Uninformed Propagandist
    The Hubris and Arrogance of Bill O'Reilly masks his ignorance and stupidity on many topics. Repeating lies and talking points that have no basis in reality is in full display in this discussion with the Judge.
  • mgadl
    Great judging
    This is my go-to podcast to get concise, alternative expert opinions on the various wars and interventions supported or created by the American empire.
  • Alfred W K
    Progressive’s opinion
    Like the way the judge asks questions methodically getting assisting guests to elucidate their positions. Recommend adding dr Micheal Hudson & Col Andrew Bacevich
  • tip tap usrr
    Mandatory listening for libertarians
    Now that Reason magazine, Sam Harris, Jordan Peterson and many other so called “atheists” libertarians showed their true dogmatic religious facist position in the Israel Genocide there are only a few sources of factual, accurate and rational reporting and the Judge is one of the few torches of freedom left.
  • Crusher Mike
    The Best Judge!
    Judge Napolitano is genuinely a very nice person. I met him a few times, on the set of Fox & Friends. Always a Big Hello from him, a brief conversation and Nice to See You, Again!
  • Former Knucklehead
    VOICES in The Wilderness!
    I don't know how I stumbled onto this podcast, but I sure am glad I did! The guests; while repeating, are worth hearing from over and over. I am so happy to see that "The Adults" are indeed still talking. I especially love the military men and retired OGA. I always liked you Judge. Well done!
  • oksweetdude27
    Great show
    Judge puts a ton of effort into his show, bringing multiple compelling guests in for segments everyday. It is so over for Fox, CNN and the rest of the corporate press. P.S. Tony Shaffer is such a blood-soaked disgusting person, I can't stomach seeing him on tv.
  • LifeLongLearner-1
    Some good, but too much crazed ranting
    The host and some guests are very anti-US and anti-western culture in general. I had hoped for a source of thoughtful contrarian perspectives. The host and some guests are disgraced Americans who have an axe to grind.
  • c_villeez
    “Michael Rectenwald” episode not correctly titled.
    The Michael Rectenwald episode is actually an episode with Mearscheimer. Just thought I’d bring that to your attention so you can correct. Other than that, great show!! The Judge is a refreshing voice of freedom and reason amongst our crazy, authoritarian world.
  • ry//5
    Great show
    Great show
  • blueberrybassoon
    Great
    Really appreciate the recent coverage of Gaza and Ukraine.
  • Lalj
    Lost me
    The anti zionism is killing me guys . The anti Israel rhetoric is old already. I’ll check back after the war
  • greghickman
    Better than on TV
    Judge is wonderful on his podcast and asks the right questions. He has a skill speaking and communicating with excellent guests. The time is perfect to listen to in car and informative. I will follow his podcast daily and excited about upcoming election with his interviews and outlook.
  • Best Guest
    Great real judge
    You were a great judge. “Central Casting” for a judge!
  • EddieOakland
    Zelensky Offensive started too late..."
    Judge, I only wish that we could see you on the nightly news and have you take your place next to Huntley-Brinkley. Thank you for your work.
  • counterprogressive vote
    The truth about Ukraine
    Looking forward to this podcast daily to learn an uncensored version of what is happening in Ukraine.
  • groovy squirrel
    Diarrhea is more entertaining.
    The common tool amongst your ilk—take flawed reasoning and double down on it. Drivel.
  • Takoateli
    Really annoying Commercial
    They slam the commercials in suddenly. It's really annoying. Just unsubscribed.
  • WiFiDance
    Fantastic
    JudgeNap is by far the most listened to podcast on my app. His knowledge of the constitution and they way he explains the “news of the day” and it’s implication to our founding documents is easy to follow and understand. Liberty, Freedom, and Justice for ALL. Thanks Judge!
  • Evan Stevoid
    Judge Nap lacks credibility
    You are lost. You are so full of crap it is amazing. You are no better than Trump is. You are also a narcissistic blowhard. You have such a high opinion of yourself and maybe it’s because you were a judge and got was believed even when you were completely wrong. If you were a judging your assertions honesty you would know that you leap to conclusions without evidence. Yes, I expected more honesty from you, but you do nothing except disappoint. You are so biased and twisted that you remind me of many neocons who are also twisted. You and your collection of slighted misfits you have on are simply shills. You are too stupid to realize that you are being used. There is a middle ground between the lies from the USA regime and the lies from the Russian regime. You promote the lies from one side because the other side lies without realizing that the other side also lies.
  • Cfountain72
    Thank you Judge
    Thank you for the objective analysis of the former president’s indictment. It is appreciated. I respect Mr. Ritter’s work during the Iraq War. But I’m skeptical of his take on Ukraine. He showed his cards when he called the Russian invasion a ‘Special Military Operation’. As for the training of Ukrainian troops, it may be insufficient, but when you’re being invaded, you don’t really have the luxury to be fully trained up to US standards.
  • Freddy Val
    Based Judge
    Judging freedom is excellent resource
  • Derek Sheriff
    I rely on this podcast for news and commentary almost every day
    Thank God for Judge Nap and all the shows he did and continues do. Glad he broke up with FOX.
  • hoback01
    Hoback01
    Douglas Macgregor for president !!!
  • Kurt in Detroit
    Rand Paul
    Rand Paul needs to push this type of legislation when the senate is republican majority
  • RienzoM
    For “Mature” Listeners Only
    The Judge presents each and every issue fairly, with his own opinions and then those of others, both in agreement and in opposition. If a listener can’t handle that they should look elsewhere. An excellent service for the discerning mind.
  • NotSoHappyCamperII
    Had me till…
    When Americans say we are an exceptional country… we mean the founding not what our government seems to think they have the right to do around the globe. FYI; China is not concerned in the slightest with “climate change”. Don’t be obtuse
  • alvie 10
    Very Good thank s
    I like it .. thank s Keep it up
  • bvrrfv hyvbbb
    American Patriot
    The Judge is everything good America once stood for. He stands firmly for constitutional rights and legality. He insists upon being accurate, honest, truthful, and forthcoming. In a world of MSM lies perpetuating evil and tyrannical agendas, he stands firm echoing today’s reality while defending the ideas our brilliant founding fathers once wrote. Thank you, Judge Andrew Napolitano
  • PFB2601
    Where is it going with Alex Jone
    This was an outstanding show and discussion! I was pleasantly surprised to hear Judge Napolitano’s take on where we are headed. The reason I said pleasantly is because someone of the Judges caliber that sees where we’re heading means a lot of other intelligent people must see it too. It’s still hard to wrap my head around the USA going down and nobody is stopping it. We’re just having discussions about it while we sink. Thanks for doing the show though. They’re all fantastic!
  • Caesar Maniac
    Liberty
    Judge N shoots straight when it comes liberty. No principles are harm in the making of this podcast.
  • kil8364
    Great show.
    Great show.
  • nothappywithvesselview
    Good. Content
    I like the content, but would prefer all the updates consolidated into one daily show.
  • rahmoeller22
    Succinct and Incisive
    So many podcasts waste your time as hosts prattle on about their personal lives or hobby horses. The Judge doesn’t waste yours or his time, giving you information as well as insight. The perfect podcast.
  • atjsaj
    Filming police
    Think. You’re in DC, no common sense there. Edited Videos of Police have been used to prosecute them. Our lying eyes. Only those in DC can tell us what we didn’t just see.
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