Federalist Radio Hour
Hosted by Matt Kittle and journalists from The Federalist, Federalist Radio Hour features in-depth conversations with reporters, scholars, authors, politicians, and thinkers. Guest hosts include Mollie Hemingway, David Harsanyi, and others. The show covers politics, culture, religion, and the news of the day. It is produced by Radio America and encourages listeners to subscribe, rate, and review.
Episodes
Birth Tourism And The Battle For America’s Sovereignty
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Ammon Blair — a former U.S. Border Patrol agent, U.S. Army veteran, and senior fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Secure & Sovereign Nation Initiative — joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to examine the birth tourism loopholes defining the American citizenship debate and explain how selling babies to foreign n
'Overruled,' Ep. 3: How Democrats Will Unleash Their Lawfare Machine If They Win In 2028
Join Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann for a special audio series that investigates the dramatically increasing strategic use of government to sideline elections in achieving a political outcome. From Arctic Frost to the political prosecution of Donald Trump and his supporters, these instances of lawfare reflect a constitutional crisis that must be addressed in order to save our Republic. I
The Reason Americans Are Considering Socialism Is Exactly Why It Cannot Succeed
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Americans for Prosperity Managing Director Kent Strang joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the wave of socialism playing a large role in the 2026 midterms, how it has gotten a dangerous foothold in American politics, and the battle it creates over the foundational freedoms of Western Civilization. They also discuss th
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 216: Christa Pike And The ’Cornell 7’
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss their thoughts on the death penalty in light of the botched execution of Christa Pike, analyze the moral and ethical pitfalls posed by the "Cornell 7" controversy, and preview the closest races defining the 2026 midterms. Mollie and David also share their TV, book, and record picks
Inside The Left’s Latest Vote-Rigging Scheme
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Kansas State Rep. Pat Proctor joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss his exposé of the League of Women Voters' alleged plot to buy high school voter registrations. Proctor, the Republican candidate for Kansas secretary of state, also explains why addressing the "rank partisanship" of ballot harvesting groups is essential
Why Bringing Jack Smith To Justice Should Matter To All Americans
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, National Civil Liberties Alliance Senior Litigation Counsel Margaret Harker joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the NCLA's lawsuit against former "special counsel" Jack Smith for unlawfully seizing Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s phone records and explain why it is unconstitutional. Federalist Co-Founder and CEO Sean Davis al
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 215: Jack Smith Spied On The Federalist
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss revelations that special prosecutor Jack Smith obtained Hemingway's communications and explain why that's problematic. Mollie and David also analyze The New York Times' "100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century" list, discuss their latest reads, and lament The Great British Bake Off's
How The Transgender Cult Exploits Vulnerable Kids
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Co-Founder of Advocates Protecting Children Maria Keffler joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the cult of transgenderism, the flawed science used to push the ideology, and how children become susceptible to its message.You can find Keffler's book Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult,
'Overruled,' Ep. 2: 'Spygate' As Regime-Change Tactics Imported To America
Join Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann for a special audio series that investigates the dramatically increasing strategic use of government to sideline elections in achieving a political outcome. From Arctic Frost to the political prosecution of Donald Trump and his supporters, these instances of lawfare reflect a constitutional crisis that must be addressed in order to save our Republic. I
Why School Choice Is Important Now More Than Ever
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, EdChoice CEO and President Robert Enlow joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dissect Nikole Hannah-Jones' harrowing confession that she compromised her child's educational future by sending her to a failing school. Enlow and Kittle also discuss the damage race-obsessed ideologues like Hannah-Jones have done to the school choic
Hayden's History Hour Ep. 9: The Deadliest Civil War Battle You've Never Heard Of
On this edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel tells the overlooked story of the Battle of Chickamauga, one of the deadliest battles in the Civil War and one of the biggest defeats for the Union Army. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, pleas
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 214: Nikole Hannah-Jones
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they analyze 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones' confession that she sacrificed her child to a failing public school and explain what Jones' twisted perspective means for the national education debate. Mollie and David also share their latest reads and podcast listens and ponder what it m
Inside The Voter Registration Laws Designed To Allow Fraud
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, President of Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections (RITE) Justin Riemer joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss his congressional testimony about the recent election fraud scandal in New Jersey, analyze the problems of noncitizen voting, and explain why fraud is a major factor in determining election outcomes. Reimer
How States Can Hold Congress Accountable On Spending
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Convention of States Co-Founder and President Mark Meckler joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the broken federal spending process, the consolidation of power in the executive branch of government, and how the people can stop the out-of-control cycle that is plunging the nation into debt. They also discuss the one yea
SOUNDBITE: Rep. Bryan Steil On The Latest ActBlue Scandal
In this Federalist Radio Hour soundbite, Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle and House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil dive into the latest scandal plaguing Democrat fundraising giant ActBlue. The FDRLST Media Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a t
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 213: The Great Assimilation Debate
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss the left's latest meltdown over the Kennedy Center, jump back into the American citizenship and immigration debate in light of Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French's viral post about demographic changes in his state, and dissect the Trump administration's federal childca
Victims Of Illegal Alien Crime Don't Fit The Left's Narrative
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Joe Abraham, an angel parent and the executive director of ICE's Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the death of Abraham's daughter at the hands of an illegal alien, the policy decisions that allow illegal alien crime to happen, and how the left neglects victims w
'Overruled,' Ep. 1: Where Lawfare Came From And How It Rules The World
Join Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann for a special audio series that investigates the dramatically increasing strategic use of government to sideline elections in achieving a political outcome. From Arctic Frost to the political prosecution of Donald Trump and his supporters, these instances of lawfare reflect a constitutional crisis that must be addressed in order to save our Republic. I
Is America Any Safer 25 Years After 9/11?
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, former national security attorney and war crimes prosecutor Michael Lebowitz joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss their recollections of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the war that followed, how Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups have regrouped over the last 25 years, and what America needs to do to fix its vulnerabil
Chaos At The Supreme Court: Everything You Need To Know About The Emergency Docket
On this special edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood breaks down the biggest court challenges defining American politics, including one time-sensitive fight over President Donald Trump's mail-in ballot executive order. Fleetwood also gives a critical update on Missouri's new election map controversy and explains the ins and outs of the Supreme Court's emerg
One Year After His Assassination, Charlie Kirk’s Conservatism Must Live On
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Drew Thomas Allen, CEO of Bando PR and the host of The Drew Allen Show, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on one year since the assassination of Charlie Kirk and discuss how Kirk's absence has affected the future of the America First movement. Allen also shares how the Turning Point USA founder's big-picture strateg
Labor Unions Only Work When Workers Are Free
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the political gap between American workers and the radical leaders of the worker's unions, the traps used by unions to force membership and payment, and how states that have embraced worker freedom have seen
The 'Affordable Housing' Trap Destroying Cities
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Alvin Lui, President of Courage Is A Habit, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the left weaponizes the empathy of normal Americans to force inclusion through "affordable housing," even if it destroys thriving cities. They discuss how this affects the housing market, crime, and education, and how the same misguide
How To Equip Your Kids To Stay Safe At School
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Matt Osborne, former CIA agent and founder of Osborne Security and Education Consultants, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the many dangers that kids might encounter in the modern school system, including active shooter scenarios, "gun-free zones," cyberbullying, human trafficking, and sextortion, and how parents c
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 212: Dolly Parton
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they reflect on Dolly Parton's career and charity record, beef with Americans' lack of airplane etiquette, and analyze Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's take on transgender mutilation. Mollie and David also discuss the Washington Post's rehiring of a woman who fabricated a Cha
The Counterfeit Compassion Fueling Lindsay Clancy’s Cult Of Personality
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Joe Rigney, pastor and fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College in Idaho, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze the counterfeit compassion fueling alleged murderer Lindsay Clancy's cult of personality and discuss how toxic empathy justifies evil and delays justice. You can find Rigney's book Leadership and the Si
The Truth About Americans’ Blue State Exodus
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Jack Salmon, a Gibbs scholar and research fellow at George Mason University's Mercatus Center, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze why Americans flee blue states for red ones and explain what this signals about the state of the economy. Read more from Salmon here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depen
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 211: Lindsay Clancy
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and The Federalist and RealClearInvestigations' Mark Hemingway as they dissect Alexander Vindman's primary loss and explain what it signals about the Democrat party, analyze the disturbing online reaction to alleged murderer Lindsay Clancy's trial, and discuss Anthony Fauci’s right-hand man's guilty plea. Mollie also reflects on her experience singi
The Everyday Warrior’s Guide To Life Beyond The Battlefield
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, retired Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on his decades of elite military experience and share how the Bible serves as the perfect warrior guide for life beyond the battlefield.You can find Lamb's book The Next Mission here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on
Blue Cities’ Lawlessness And Disorder Problem
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Thomas Kenniff, a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to update listeners on his client Daniel Penny's ongoing civil case and discuss the dangers and disorder posed by the progressive crime policies touted by blue city politic
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 210: Woke 1.0 Cover-Up
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss how left-wing politicians and media are trying to cover up the history of wokeness and its champions, why AOC's fertility advice is horrible for women, and how importing un-American ideology has corroded our politics. Mollie and David also discuss their recent travels and share the
How To Fight The Foreign Funding Distorting American Elections
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Caitlin Sutherland, executive director of Americans for Public Trust, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how foreign money influences American policy fights and elections and explain why that funding undermines national sovereignty. Read more about APT's campaign to follow foreign money here. The Federalist Foundatio
Meet The Federalist Interns Working To Save The Republic
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, the Summer 2026 Federalist interns join Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the future of conservative journalism, how COVID shaped their political perspective, and how they are working to save the Republic. You can find some of the interns' work for The Federalist here: Libby Bandelin, Skye Graham, Hannah Bates, Luke Mille
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 209: Too Blasé About The DSA
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they analyze the Michigan primary, discuss the effects of decades of anti-American programming, and praise WNBA player Sophie Cunningham's stand for women's sports. Mollie and David also discuss their recent Reformation reads and share their culture recommendations for the week.Order and review
How To Save America's Kids From A Failing Education System
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Teach Coalition CEO Sydney Altfield joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the ongoing fight for school choice, the Trump administration's new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program and the partisan obstacles to school choice progress, and how AI will affect education in the coming years. You can find Teach Coalition's o
Two-Tiered Justice For Biden And Fauci
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, General Counsel for the Oversight Project Kyle Brosnan joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the newly released Biden audio tapes and what they reveal about Biden's cognitive decline and apparent illegal handling of classified material before he became president. They also discuss the other major classified documents ca
Hayden's History Hour Ep. 8: Answering All Of Your Burning History Questions
On this edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel answers your mailbag questions about which Founding Father is most similar to President Trump, how Abraham Lincoln's faith shaped his actions in the Civil War, how many non-white slave owners existed in the South, how Puritanism and immigration policy evolved into progressivism, and more. The Federalist Foundation is a
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 208: The Fauci Diaries
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they analyze Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries and discuss whether Covid tyrants will ever face accountability for their actions. Mollie and David also dive into the challenges facing the pro-life movement, raise questions about Mitch McConnell's absence from the Senate, and review Christopher
How Much Voter Fraud Is Really Happening In American Elections?
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, President and General Counsel for Public Interest Legal Foundation J. Christian Adams joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the recent scandal involving thousands of noncitizens found on New Jersey's voter rolls, how pervasive voter fraud really is in American elections, and how corporate media has failed to cover real
Fiscal Conservatives Still Have A Champion In The Senate
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Republican Senator Ron Johnson joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the future of the Senate Budget Committee in the aftermath of Chairman Lindsey Graham's death and dissect issues such national debt, social security, Medicare fraud, and combatting the surge of democratic socialism. The Federalist Foundation is a nonpr
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 207: Democrats’ Communist Resurgence
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they recap their Independence Day celebrations, discuss Sen. Lindsey Graham's legacy, weigh in on the scandal that broke Graham Platner's Senate campaign, and rant about the communism resurgence fostered by Democrats. Mollie and David also review Little House on the Prairie, Midwinter Break, Th
How Senate Republicans Can Save the SAVE America Act
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Vice President of Programs at the Conservative Partnership Institute and former Senate Legislative Director Rachel Bovard joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the path forward for the SAVE America Act and how Senate Republicans could take advantage of public support for voter ID. They also discuss the farm-worker amnes
Saving American Film From China
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, film producer and author Chris Fenton joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how Hollywood sold out the American film industry to China, what President Trump could do to bring film jobs back to America, and why Americans need an alternative to the Silicon Valley worldview that has shaped AI.You can find tickets to Fenton
Everything You Need To Know About The Charlie Kirk Assassination Trial
On this special edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist White House Correspondent Breccan Thies joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the preliminary hearings for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk. They discuss the evidence presented against Robinson and how it seems to dispel conspiracy theories about the assa
Virtue Is Key To Preserving The Republic
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Founder and CEO of American Majority Ned Ryun joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss virtue as the organizing factor in early America, the founders' concept of self-government versus the modern administrative state, and the plan for Republicans to reclaim institutional power through the upcoming election cycles.You can f
Reclaiming Medicine And Biotech From China
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Executive Chairman of Ovid Therapeutics Dr. Jeremy Levin joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the biotech industry is essential for American healthcare and security, and how China has strategically advanced its biotech industry to overtake the United States'. They also discuss the distrust Americans have in health
Hayden's History Hour Ep. 7: How The American Revolution Won The Frontier
On this edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel shares the history of the American Revolution west of the Appalachian Mountains, including the great leaders and brutal tactics involved in the war, and how victory in the west began America's manifest destiny. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporati
Exposing The Left’s Fraudulent ‘Fact-Checking’ Flunkies
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, journalist and author Matthew Hoy joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the corporate media fact-checking regime's fraudulent tactics and explain how they unfairly shape news and American politics. You can find Hoy's book Fact-Checking Frauds: How Fact-Checkers Distract, Deceive, and Distort Our Politics here. The Feder
The Radical And Deeply Rooted History Of The Declaration Of Independence
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Bradley Birzer, Hillsdale College professor of history and Russell Amos Kirk chair in American Studies, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the Declaration of Independence, the "radicalism" of the founders versus modern leftist radicalism, and what the founders would think of America today. You can find Dr. Birzer
Everything Wrong With The Supreme Court’s Birthplace Citizenship Ruling
On this special edition of the Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood analyze the Supreme Court's birthplace citizenship decision, dissect the nuances in the dissenting justices' responses to the ruling, and reflect on the problems with "judicial supremacy."Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Sup
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 206: The Worst SCOTUS Decision Of All Time?
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss the climate cult's response to the European heat wave, review NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg's latest fireable offense, and analyze the Supreme Court's latest slew of decisions. Mollie and David also debate the ramifications of the high bench's long-awaited birthplace citizenship
Bringing Balance Back To Americans’ Airwaves Feat. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss Americans' devastatingly low trust in corporate media and explain the FCC's strategy to bring accountability back to the airwaves. Carr also shares an update on the FCC's investigation into Disney-owned TV stations' discriminat
Hayden's History Hour Ep. 6: The March Toward Independence Day
On this edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel and Federalist Elections Correspondent Brianna Lyman discuss the days that led up to July 4, 1776, including the people, motivations, and circumstances that made Independence Day one of the most consequential moments in all of history. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners an
Fighting The Abortion Industrial Complex Four Years After Dobbs
On this edition ofThe Federalist Radio Hour, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson ruling and outline the pro-life movement's strategy heading into the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we
The Ultimate Supreme Court Debrief With Mollie Hemingway And Shawn Fleetwood
On this special edition of the Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood discuss the state of the Supreme Court, break down the high bench's United States v. Hemani and Blanche v. Lau decisions, and preview the biggest outstanding case opinions to expect over the next week. Mollie and Shawn also share their predictions for the hi
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 205: Obama's Radical Legacy
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they weigh in on the Obama Presidential Center, discuss the uproar over renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and explain what the radical socialists' election win in New York means for the future of the American left. Mollie and David also discuss the new movie Jackson, and the
We Don't Appreciate The U.S. Constitution Enough
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Ilan Wurman, law professor at University of Minnesota Law School and host of the podcast Rationally Based, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the common law tradition of birthright citizenship, the constitutional separation of powers, and the originalist versus "living constitution" debate in the buildup to America's
Choosing Life In A Culture Of Death
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Ryan Bomberger, co-founder of The Radiance Foundation and Emmy Award-winning creative professional, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to share his story as a son spared from abortion and saved by adoption. Bomberger also analyzes how abortion ideology and the death culture that promotes it have infiltrated American institution
'The Kylee Cast' feat. Adam Johnston, Ep. 46: Why Not Just Anyone Can Become An American
On this week's episode of "The Kylee Cast," Federalist Senior Contributor Adam Johnston joins Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss why the "Heritage American" debate matters, why America 250 feels so different than the bicentennial, and how we can tell that America is more than just a creed, proposition, or set of ideals, but rather a distinct people and place. Plus, Kylee and Adam discuss bi
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 204: The Iran Deal
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they weigh in on the state of patriotism around America 250, analyze the White House Ultimate Fighting Championship event, discuss Major League Baseball showing its anti-Christian agenda again, and dive into the controversy surrounding the memorandum of understanding that ends the Iran War (for
The Truth About Covid Treatments And The Corrupt Healthcare Complex Is Finally Revealed
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, a Houston-based ear, nose, throat, and sleep medicine specialist, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss her ongoing fight against the healthcare complex, its campaign to push a dangerous Covid-19 shot over other effective treatments, and the widespread effort to silence dissenting voices. You can buy Dr
Loving America Starts With Knowing Her Stories
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Matthew Mehan, associate dean and associate professor of government for the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College in Washington D.C., joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the importance of using art such as poetry, fables, and folklore to help people "fall in love with the country again" as America’
'The Kylee Cast' feat. Dr. Joe Rigney, Ep. 45: The World Needs Christian Clarity, Not Jesus PR
On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Dr. Joe Rigney, a pastor, author, and fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss his essay in the new book "Welcome to Negative World." Pastor Rigney and Kylee dive into Aaron Renn's famous "Three Worlds" framework, why "winsomeness" evangelism failed, how American laws and institutions turned aga
‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 203: Democrats’ Platner Problem
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they weigh in on the FIFA World Cup, dissect Graham Platner's primary win in Maine, analyze the implications of the Los Angeles mayoral race results, and discuss the cost of the Iran war. Mollie and David also share their reviews of Pressure and Billions. Order and review Mollie's book Alito: T
How To Take Back America From Out Of Touch Elites
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, ESPN co-founder and long-time independent pollster Scott Rasmussen joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain how America's out of touch elites are ruining the nation and discuss solutions to free the country from their clutches. You can buy Scott Rasmussen's book Out of Touch: The Elite One Percent and the Battle for America's Sou
Hayden's History Hour Ep. 5: The D-Day Hollywood Doesn't Show You
On this special D-Day edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel shares everything you should know about the largest amphibious operation in history and explains how Hollywood's portrayal of the operation fails to capture the size and intensity of the Allied powers' beginning strategy to end World War II. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely
The Constitutional Case For Fixing Corporate Media’s Libel Loophole
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, author Carson Holloway, a professor of political science at the University of Nebraska Omaha, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain everything wrong with the Supreme Court's 1964 New York Times v. Sullivan decision and discuss how that judicial activism emboldened the partisan press to defame their political opponents.You can
‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Kristan Hawkins, Ep. 44: GOP, Tell Planned Parenthood To Go Fund Itself
On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss federal funding for Planned Parenthood — which is set to resume just in time for America's 250th birthday unless Republicans in Congress get off their keisters and defund it once again. Kylee and Kristan talk about the politics of the pro-life
‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 202: Scott Pelley
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss CBS's firing of 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, compare and contrast Democrats' and corporate media's treatment of Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton versus Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, and examine the coordinated efforts to attack conservative members of the Suprem
The Truth About America’s Toxic Therapy Culture
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the negative effects of widespread "therapy culture," explain how over-therapization exacerbates America's mental health crisis, and weigh in on the concerning symptoms associated with so-called "Trump Derangement Syndrome." Buy Alpert's book Therapy Nation:
Doctor Still Paying The Price For Biden’s Covid Vax Tyranny
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss his fight against the U.S. government, which targeted him with fraud charges after he criticized the Biden administration's Covid-19 response. Read more about Elfenbein's case here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and read
‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Beverly Willett, Ep. 43: Do People Have A Right To Get Divorced?
On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Beverly Willett, a retired NYC lawyer, author, and marriage advocate, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to talk about the nasty legal underbelly of no-fault divorce and how laws in every state punish spouses who are divorced against their will. Plus, Beverly shares her own divorce experience and more.Read Beverly’s article at The Federalist here:
‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 201: Fails And Filibusters
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss Mollie's recent trip to Argentina and its economic history, analyze left-wing conformist alarmism from climate change to Covid, and debate the merits of federal voting policies and the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund. Mollie and David also review The Notebook and Rental Family.Order
‘The Myth Of Birthright Citizenship’
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, American legal scholar Richard Epstein joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dissect the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment and explain the constitutional case for judging citizenship on more than just birthplace. You can buy Epstein's book The Myth of Birthright Citizenship: What the Fourteenth Amendment Really Says here.The Fe
The Secret To Making College Affordable Again
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Cornerstone University President Gerson Moreno-Riano joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the rising cost of higher education and explain how his university is tackling the affordability, DEI, and godlessness crises afflicting other institutions without sacrificing quality learning. Read more about Moreno-Riano and Cornerston
‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Devon Kurtz, Ep. 42: Helping Homeless People Is The New ‘Jim Crow’
On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Devon Kurtz, director of public safety policy at the Cicero Institute, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss a new homelessness bill in Louisiana that Democrats are smearing as — surprise, surprise — the new “Jim Crow.” Kylee and Devon talk about the root causes of homelessness, failed “housing first” policies, law enforcement and deinstitu
‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 200: The People Have Spoken
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they dive into Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie's primaries, analyze the pundit class's reaction to those results, and discuss the end of Stephen Colbert's Late Show. Mollie and David also weigh in on Mollie's air transportation troubles, debate the definition of beauty, and D
The Dangers Lurking Within ’Seductive AI’
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Glenn Harlan Reynolds, the Beauchamp Brogan distinguished professor of law at the University of Tennessee, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to diagnose the immediate threats posed by artificial intelligence and explain the detrimental effects programming designed to capitalize on salaciousness has on humans. You can read Reynolds' b
China’s War On Faith And Freedom
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Sam Brownback, former governor of Kansas and former ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom, and pro-democracy activist Frances Hui join Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss China's relationship with religion and explain how hostility toward faith and freedom affects U.S.-China relations. Hui also shares her experie
‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Katy Faust, Ep. 41: Legacy Media Doxxed Me For Opposing Obergefell
On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Katy Faust, a children’s rights advocate, author, and founder of Them Before Us, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to talk about The Seattle Times’ front-page hit piece on her — on Mother’s Day — for the crime of defending the rights of children and daring to oppose Obergefell. Kylee and Katy dissect the shoddy piece of journalism, discuss how one
