History of Josh Hammer in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 16, 2026

Josh Hammer is an American conservative political commentator, attorney, and author. He is known for his syndicated column, senior editor role at Newsweek, and host of "The Josh Hammer Show," a podcast and radio show that is now part of the Salem Media Group's network. He is the author of Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Hammer is also a Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center.

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February 12, 1989: Joshua Hammer's Birth

On February 12, 1989, Joshua Benjamin Hammer was born. He is now an American conservative political commentator, attorney, and columnist.

2011: Graduation from Duke University

In 2011, Joshua Hammer graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics.

2016: Graduation from University of Chicago Law School

In 2016, Joshua Hammer earned his J.D. degree from the University of Chicago Law School.

2016: Involved with Ted Cruz's presidential campaign

In 2016, Joshua Hammer was involved with Senator Ted Cruz's presidential campaign.

2020: Joins Newsweek and Creators Syndicate

Starting in 2020, Joshua Hammer joined Newsweek as opinion editor and later assumed the title of senior editor-at-large. He also became the host of The Josh Hammer Show. In 2020, he joined Creators Syndicate as a syndicated columnist.

2021: Co-authors "A Better Originalism"

In 2021, Joshua Hammer co-authored the manifesto "A Better Originalism", arguing for a bolder jurisprudence rooted in American constitutionalism.

January 2022: Meeting with Governor Ron DeSantis

In January 2022, Joshua Hammer was invited to the Florida governor's mansion to meet with governor Ron DeSantis.

December 2022: Attends New York Young Republican Club Gala

In December 2022, Joshua Hammer attended the annual gala for the New York Young Republican Club, along with figures such as Posobiec, Steve Bannon, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Peter Brimelow.

December 2022: Proposed to Shir Cohen

In December 2022, Joshua Hammer proposed to Shir Cohen at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

May 2023: Co-founds Jews Against Soros

In May 2023, Joshua Hammer co-founded Jews Against Soros, a coalition of conservative Jews who oppose the political influence of George Soros.

December 2023: Marriage to Shir Cohen

In December 2023, Joshua Hammer married Shir Cohen.

2023: Debates Alan Dershowitz

In 2023, Joshua Hammer debated Alan Dershowitz about the 2023 Israeli judicial reform dispute.

2023: Named Fellow at Palm Beach Freedom Institute

In 2023, Joshua Hammer was named a fellow at the Florida-based Palm Beach Freedom Institute.

2024: Hosts America on Trial

In 2024, Joshua Hammer hosted America on Trial with Josh Hammer, a legal podcast primarily focused on the 2024 United States presidential election.

October 2025: Joins Salem Media Group

In October 2025, The Josh Hammer Show, a Newsweek podcast and syndicated weekly radio show, joined Salem Media Group's Salem Podcast Network and Salem News Channel.