Federalist Radio Hour podcast

Federalist Radio Hour

Hosted by Matt Kittle and The Federalist’s team of fearless journalists, this is a podcast featuring engaging and in-depth conversations with reporters, scholars, authors, politicians, and thinkers of all stripes. Along with guest hosts Mollie Hemingway, David Harsanyi, and others, the show delivers smart and compelling dialogues on politics, culture, religion, and the news of the day. Support the show by subscribing, rating, and writing a review!Check out The Federalist's other coverage on [our website] (https://thefederalist.com/) . Follow The Federalist on [X] (https://twitter.com/fdrlst) .  

Hosted by Matt Kittle and The Federalist’s team of fearless journalists, this is a podcast featuring engaging and in-depth conversations with reporters, scholars, authors, politicians, and thinkers of all stripes. Along with guest hosts Mollie Hemingway, David Harsanyi, and others, the show delivers smart and compelling dialogues on politics, culture, religion, and the news of the day. Support the show by subscribing, rating, and writing a review!Check out The Federalist's other coverage on [our website] (https://thefederalist.com/) . Follow The Federalist on [X] (https://twitter.com/fdrlst) .  

 

#758

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 130: The Complicated Legacy Of Carter

Join The Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss the complicated legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. With the new year beginning, Mollie and David also discuss the upcoming Trump-administration and how it compares to his first term in office. Order David's book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists  [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-BlueAnon-Democrats-Conspiracy-Theorists/dp/0063360632/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5S8FXing6h0C9cVtPd7fFYWuX3bqG9DPOtF8RfL_CuV9sieibamlyn_jlbau-Y7yy-JdDb8207kQAeH89FLIBvmdr3ju5nIHlPP6B_1KBnRgZngjjfO5a1bLdCHWsODmiyUP0vcVNDdF5y_IVpztWVQMuiSOwo1ARiPSnruv2qI.yH9rvJZuc5oMrLsIz-90iQfzJm9PR7CCyMmAW1rqrWk&dib_tag=se&qid=1727898549&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Harsanyi&s=books&sr=1-1) . If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please  [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/)  to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

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#757

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: The Biggest News Stories That Shaped 2024

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," The Federalist's Elle Purnell, John Daniel Davidson, Jordan Boyd, Tristan Justice, Brianna Lyman and Beth Brelje join The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the biggest stories of 2024. From the historic assassination attempt against President-elect Donald Trump, to President Joe Biden being ousted via a coup as the Democrat nominee to everything in between, tune-in to recap 2024. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please [ give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/)  to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

31 Dec 2024

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31 Dec 2024


#756

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: The Biggest News Stories That Shaped 2024

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," The Federalist's Elle Purnell, John Daniel Davidson, Jordan Boyd, Tristan Justice, Brianna Lyman, and Beth Brelje join The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the biggest stories of 2024. From the historic assassination attempt against President-elect Donald Trump to President Joe Biden being ousted as the Democrat nominee via a coup to everything in between, tune in to recap 2024. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please  [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

26 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:50

26 Dec 2024


#755

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 129: Russiagate Somehow Gets Worse

Join The Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they break down how the Russiagate scandal somehow got worse after a new report from the Justice Department Inspector General revealed the executive branch secretly spied on those working in the halls of Congress.Order David's book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists  [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-BlueAnon-Democrats-Conspiracy-Theorists/dp/0063360632/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5S8FXing6h0C9cVtPd7fFYWuX3bqG9DPOtF8RfL_CuV9sieibamlyn_jlbau-Y7yy-JdDb8207kQAeH89FLIBvmdr3ju5nIHlPP6B_1KBnRgZngjjfO5a1bLdCHWsODmiyUP0vcVNDdF5y_IVpztWVQMuiSOwo1ARiPSnruv2qI.yH9rvJZuc5oMrLsIz-90iQfzJm9PR7CCyMmAW1rqrWk&dib_tag=se&qid=1727898549&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Harsanyi&s=books&sr=1-1) . If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please  [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/)  to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

25 Dec 2024

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25 Dec 2024


#754

The Federalist’s 2024 Holiday Movie Review

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Emily Jashinsky, Washington, D.C., correspondent at UnHerd and former culture editor at The Federalist, joins Samuel Mangold-Lenett, contributing editor at The Federalist, to discuss the biggest hits and misses of Hollywood this year. From television shows to movies, see which shows and blockbuster hits deserve air time -- and which dropped the ball. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please  [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

24 Dec 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:38

24 Dec 2024


#753

How The Trump Administration Can Excise DEI From America's Colleges And Universities

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," William A. Jacobson, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School and founder of Legal Insurrection, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss what can be done to excise DEI from universities and colleges. Jacobson explains how the left has exploited the topic of race to tear down America and what the incoming Trump administration can do to ensure meritocracy prevails. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please [ give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

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45:13

19 Dec 2024


#752

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 128: Dems Won't Stray From Warpath

Join The Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's tone-deaf 15-second-of-fame stage debut, the latest attempt to malign and take down Department of Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth, and what President-elect Trump's latest victory against ABC News means for the future of the propaganda press. Pre-order David's book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists  [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-BlueAnon-Democrats-Conspiracy-Theorists/dp/0063360632/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5S8FXing6h0C9cVtPd7fFYWuX3bqG9DPOtF8RfL_CuV9sieibamlyn_jlbau-Y7yy-JdDb8207kQAeH89FLIBvmdr3ju5nIHlPP6B_1KBnRgZngjjfO5a1bLdCHWsODmiyUP0vcVNDdF5y_IVpztWVQMuiSOwo1ARiPSnruv2qI.yH9rvJZuc5oMrLsIz-90iQfzJm9PR7CCyMmAW1rqrWk&dib_tag=se&qid=1727898549&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Harsanyi&s=books&sr=1-1) . If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please  [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/)  to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:37

18 Dec 2024


#751

Peace In The Middle East: What A Trump Presidency Means For Israel And The U.S.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Victoria Coates, vice president of The Heritage Foundation's Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the United States and Israel can win both the military and cultural war that has led to rampant anti-semitism and the horrific Oct. 7 attack. After four years of abysmal leadership from the Biden-Harris administration, Coates explains what a Trump presidency may look like for peace in the Middle East. You can find Coate’s book The Battle For The Jewish State: How Israel -- And America -- Can Win  [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Jewish-State-Israel_And-America_Can/dp/164177455X) . If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

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17 Dec 2024


#750

America's Health Crisis: How 'Body Positivity' Has Led To Chronic Health Issues

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tristan Justice, correspondent at The Federalist and author, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how America became so unhealthy. From government subsidies for certain food industries to the hidden ingredients in some of America's favorite snacks, learn why Americans are suffering from chronic health issues and what can be done to change that. You can find Justice’s book, Fat And Unhappy: How 'Body Positivity' Is Killing us, [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Unhappy-Positivity-Killing-Yourself/dp/B0DNJZLVZ5) .If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:03

12 Dec 2024


#749

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 127: Did The GOP Get The Mandate Memo?

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss what the Daniel Penny verdict means for society -- and what it says about our so-called "justice system." And as President-elect Donald Trump gears up to take back the White House, Republicans in the Senate are working to impede his "America First" agenda. Certainly this election was a mandate -- but did senators signaling their opposition to Trump's cabinet nominees get the memo?Pre-order David's book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists  [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-BlueAnon-Democrats-Conspiracy-Theorists/dp/0063360632/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5S8FXing6h0C9cVtPd7fFYWuX3bqG9DPOtF8RfL_CuV9sieibamlyn_jlbau-Y7yy-JdDb8207kQAeH89FLIBvmdr3ju5nIHlPP6B_1KBnRgZngjjfO5a1bLdCHWsODmiyUP0vcVNDdF5y_IVpztWVQMuiSOwo1ARiPSnruv2qI.yH9rvJZuc5oMrLsIz-90iQfzJm9PR7CCyMmAW1rqrWk&dib_tag=se&qid=1727898549&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Harsanyi&s=books&sr=1-1) . If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please  [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/)  to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

11 Dec 2024

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11 Dec 2024


#748

Hegseth Is A 'Citizen-Soldier' -- Here's How That Threatens The Military Industrial Complex

Mark Lucas, executive vice president of the Article III Project, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the propaganda press is maligning Department of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. Lucas, a friend of Hegseth's for years, explains how Hegseth is a "true citizen-soldier" and how that makes him a "disrupter" to the military-industrial complex. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please [ give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

41 MINS

41:35

10 Dec 2024


#747

Reining In Rogue Prosecutors: How Leftist-Led Prosecutors Use Lawfare To Destroy Opponents

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Don Brown, best-selling author, former special assistant US attorney, and former US Navy Judge Advocate General, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the left has used lawfare, censored free speech and attacked political opponents to secure their power. Brown dives into what has been done and what can be done to get America and our justice system back on the right track.You can find Brown’s book, Kangaroo Court: How Dirty Prosecutors And Sleazy Lawyers Destroy Political Opponents, Attack Free Speech, And Subvert The Constitution, [here] (https://posthillpress.com/book/kangaroo-court-how-dirty-prosecutors-and-sleazy-lawyers-destroy-political-opponents-attack-free-speech-and-subvert-the-constitution) .If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please [ give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:41

05 Dec 2024


#746

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 126: It's Not Retribution -- It's Justi...

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss President Joe Biden's unprecedented pardon of his son Hunter Biden and what true "justice" really looks like. As the military-industrial complex seeks to take down President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, Mollie and David break down why these picks are being targeted (and the reasons have nothing to do with allegations of alcoholism or sexual promiscuity). Pre-order David's book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists  [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-BlueAnon-Democrats-Conspiracy-Theorists/dp/0063360632/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5S8FXing6h0C9cVtPd7fFYWuX3bqG9DPOtF8RfL_CuV9sieibamlyn_jlbau-Y7yy-JdDb8207kQAeH89FLIBvmdr3ju5nIHlPP6B_1KBnRgZngjjfO5a1bLdCHWsODmiyUP0vcVNDdF5y_IVpztWVQMuiSOwo1ARiPSnruv2qI.yH9rvJZuc5oMrLsIz-90iQfzJm9PR7CCyMmAW1rqrWk&dib_tag=se&qid=1727898549&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Harsanyi&s=books&sr=1-1) . If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please  [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/)  to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

04 Dec 2024

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55:44

04 Dec 2024


#745

Persecution Or Prosecution? Jan. 6 Prisoners Are Still Seeking True Justice

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Cynthia Hughes, Founder of the Patriot Freedom Project, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the real-life experiences of Jan. 6 defendants like her nephew, Tim. Hughes discusses her hopes for the future Trump term and what it could mean for those languishing in Washington, D.C., jails.If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please [ give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

03 Dec 2024

47 MINS

47:47

03 Dec 2024


#744

The Rising Threat Of 'Blue-Anon' To Free Speech And Free Thought

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," David Harsanyi, Washington Examiner senior writer, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the dangers of "Blue-Anon." While the left has smeared conservatives and those on the right as radical conspiracy theorists or members of "Q-Anon," there is a growing trend on the left that peddles fake news to the masses, distorts reality, and seeks to take down anyone who thinks or says otherwise. You can find Harsanyi’s book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists  [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-BlueAnon-Democrats-Conspiracy-Theorists/dp/0063360632/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5S8FXing6h0C9cVtPd7fFYWuX3bqG9DPOtF8RfL_CuV9sieibamlyn_jlbau-Y7yy-JdDb8207kQAeH89FLIBvmdr3ju5nIHlPP6B_1KBnRgZngjjfO5a1bLdCHWsODmiyUP0vcVNDdF5y_IVpztWVQMuiSOwo1ARiPSnruv2qI.yH9rvJZuc5oMrLsIz-90iQfzJm9PR7CCyMmAW1rqrWk&dib_tag=se&qid=1727898549&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Harsanyi&s=books&sr=1-1) . If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please  [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

49 MINS

49:45

28 Nov 2024


#743

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 125: What Happened To Kamala?

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' latest public foray and what went wrong inside her campaign. While Harris copes with her loss, President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his cabinet -- tune in to find out what those picks mean for the future of the country. Pre-order David's book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists  [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-BlueAnon-Democrats-Conspiracy-Theorists/dp/0063360632/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5S8FXing6h0C9cVtPd7fFYWuX3bqG9DPOtF8RfL_CuV9sieibamlyn_jlbau-Y7yy-JdDb8207kQAeH89FLIBvmdr3ju5nIHlPP6B_1KBnRgZngjjfO5a1bLdCHWsODmiyUP0vcVNDdF5y_IVpztWVQMuiSOwo1ARiPSnruv2qI.yH9rvJZuc5oMrLsIz-90iQfzJm9PR7CCyMmAW1rqrWk&dib_tag=se&qid=1727898549&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Harsanyi&s=books&sr=1-1) . If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please  [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

27 Nov 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:01

27 Nov 2024


#742

The War For America Starts With Education

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Richard Corcoran, President of the New College of Florida and former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the fight happening at the education level to save America. While parents, grassroots activists, and conservative leaders have taken up the fight against leftist indoctrination all the way from kindergarten to college, there's more to be done — and Corcoran says President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to transform this country. You can find Corcoran’s book, Storming The Ivory Tower: How a Florida College Became Ground Zero in The Struggle to Take Back Our Campuses, [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Storming-Ivory-Tower-Struggle-Campuses/dp/B0D5WLR77N) . If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please [ give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

26 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:13

26 Nov 2024


#741

Have Sanctions Against Russia Worked?

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Stephanie Baker, senior writer at Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Businessweek, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the current status of the Ukraine-Russia war with a specific focus on whether sanctions levied on Russia have worked. While Russia is trying to position itself "stronger than it is," according to Baker, the nation is vulnerable to a financial crisis due to its increased wartime spending and the burden of sanctions. You can find Bakers’ book, Punishing Putin: Inside The Global Economic War To Bring Down Russia, [here] (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Punishing-Putin/Stephanie-Baker/9781668050583) . If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please [give a gift] (https://thefederalist.com/donate/) to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs. ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:14

21 Nov 2024