The Kylee Cast

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Melissa Souza and her 20-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, join Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to tell the story of Melissa’s unplanned pregnancy. As a pro-life Christian, Melissa was terrified to tell her conservative family about her out-of-wedlock pregnancy and understood for the first time why some women consider abortion. She even contemplated one hers...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Tony Kinnett, national correspondent at The Daily Signal and host of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss the latest Trump assassination attempt and what he observed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Kylee and Tony talk security failures, the media and educational ecosystem that inspired the shooter, Democ...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Josh Wood, executive director of Them Before Us, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss the viral video of two gay “dads” laughing as the child they commissioned via surrogate cries for “mama.” Plus, Kylee and Josh discuss adoption, natural rights, and the direct line from this heartbreaking video back to Obergefell. Follow Josh on X: https:...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Clare Ath, a Christian mom and founder of the new nonprofit Vita et Terra, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss why conservative Christians have a duty to care for creation — while rejecting the radical, anti-life “environmentalism” of the left. Plus, Kylee and Clare discuss the latest in abortion news, including the DOJ’s bombshell report...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Emma Waters, a Christian wife, mom, and senior policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss her new book,  Lead Like Jael: 7 Timeless Principles for Today's Women of Faith . Is the opposite of girl bossing really tradwifing? In today’s battle of the sexes, how can wives better view their husbands as battl...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Writer Chris Bray join Managing Editor Kylee Griswold for a live taping at The Federalist Forum in Phoenix, Arizona. Kylee, Mollie, and Chris dive in to some of the biggest news of the day, including the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship case, Kermit Gosnell’s death and the fertility industry’s modern “house...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Evie Solheim, freelance journalist, Christian mom, and director of the brand new Chesterton Media Fellowship at New Guard Press, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss Gen Z finding its voice in journalism, tips for finding Mr. Right, all things motherhood and MAHA, and more! Follow Evie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eviesolheim/ A...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Dr. Carrie Gress joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to dissect her new book Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused With Christianity.  Kylee and Carrie dive into the evil origins of even first-wave feminism, how feminism serves as a “shadow church,” how feminism has wreaked havoc on men, marriage, children, and, yes, women — and so much more...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Brad Wilcox, a sociologist at the University of Virginia and senior fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss a new report showing the sad state of dating in America. Young people want to be dating… so why aren’t they? And how can we help them get and stay married? Follow Brad on X: https://x.com/Brad...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson joins Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss the Trump administration’s bungled messaging on the war with Iran, differences and similarities between this conflict and other wars in the Middle East, and what it all could mean for the midterms. Follow John on X: https://x.com/johnddavidson The Federalist Foundation...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold is joined by her colleagues Eddie Scarry, Elle Purnell, and Matt Kittle to grade Trump’s State of the Union address, discuss Abigail Spanberger’s pathetic rebuttal, dissect the media’s awful coverage, and offer GOP lawmakers a roadmap for generating legislative wins that will get Republicans out to vote in the midterms....

On this episode of The Kylee Cast , detransitioner and advocate Chloe Cole joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to break down the Fox Varian case and other detransitioner lawsuits, discuss the Tumbler Ridge shooting and the broader epidemic of transgender violence, and share the role of Christianity in Chloe’s own story. Follow Chloe on X: https://x.com/ChloeCole YouTube: https://www.yo...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalist White House Correspondent Breccan Thies joins Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to share everything he saw on the ground in sanctuary city Minneapolis during his day among the agitators and then a ride-along with ICE. Plus, Kylee and Breccan bust some of the most popular media myths about immigration enforcement. Read Breccan’s dispatch from Minneapolis...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast” actor and author Kirk Cameron joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to talk about his evolving views on hell and annihilationism, why he abandoned the eschatology of the “Left Behind” series, his experience with Hollywood culture, and the importance of strong marriages and families. You can find Kirk’s “Hellgate” roundtable discussion here:  https://ww...

On this episode of "The Kylee Cast," Frank DeVito, author of the brand new book “J.D. Vance and the Future of the Republican Party,” joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss what the GOP is shaping up to look like post-Trump. Frank and Kylee dive into abortion, faith, the failures of “fusionism,” and the importance of fighting “brain drain” by building strong communities and then...

On this episode of "The Kylee Cast," Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead, a fellow at The Catholic Association and author of the new book "Infertile But Fruitful," joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to share her story of infertility, her bad experience with IVF doctors, her journey to adoption, and her life of faith and joy — because infertile doesn't have to mean unfruitful.  You can find Leigh'...

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 discuss the many ways children are being forced to sacrifice their rights and needs for adults’ desires. Katy and Kylee talk IVF and surrogacy, abortion and adoption, gay marriage and divorce, the mandate for Christians, and so mu...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Chief Development Officer Sara Prinzi join Kylee Griswold to highlight The Federalist’s biggest stories of 2025, preview what to look for in 2026, and talk about the excellent reporting that won our team the Dao Journalism Award grand prize.  The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our...

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Ericka Andersen, a Christian mom, writer, and author of the forthcoming book “Freely Sober,” joins Kylee Griswold to share how she found freedom from alcohol addiction. They discuss how the pressures of womanhood and “wine mom” culture encourage women to drink, why willpower often isn’t enough to stop, how the church can help people who are struggling, and the...