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Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they debate what it means for House and Senate Republicans to reshape after their historic 2026 midterm loss and discuss Democrats' plans for political lawfare. Mollie and David also share why listeners shouldn't watch King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and The Secret of My Success. Order and rev...

Trump's economy is on the verge of a major boom, with strong job growth, rising incomes, and expanding GDP painting a far brighter picture than the Republican midterm defeat suggests. Despite Americans' legitimate frustration with high prices, Victor Davis Hanson contends that Trump's economic policies could deliver a remarkable comeback by 2028—even as Democrats position themselves to take credit...

Erick explains why John Thune cruised to reelection as Senate Republican leader with no challenger: the job was never to push the president's agenda; it is to be the base's punching bag and protect the conference, the way Mitch McConnell did for years. Then a Veterans Day tribute to those who served and a warning about the voices on the far left and the far right, including Turning Point USA and b...

Erick breaks down how building codes written by the manufacturers who profit from them, stacked on Trump's tariffs on Canadian lumber, steel, and aluminum, now add $131,734 in regulation to the average new home and push the cost to build a house out of reach. Then he defends Marco Rubio from a Washington Post hit over flying to his son's Florida Gators games, warns that Clarence Thomas and Sam Ali...

On Veterans Day, Erick reads "In Flanders Fields," traces Armistice Day back to the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, and warns the people on the right and the left who fantasize about a second civil war that the real answer is federalism and seeing the image of God in your opponents. Then Iran targets Scott Bessent, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, and the Kushners for assassination, Ukraine...

Last week, California voters rejected a billionaire wealth tax, and Richard Epstein thinks they had good reason. Epstein explains why taxing wealth can drive away investment, discourage startups, and leave everyone poorer. Epstein also challenges the promise of a “one-time” tax, defends tax deferral for productive investments, and makes the case for a flat tax that puts economic growth ahead of na...

The midterm elections did not go the way conservatives had hoped. So what went wrong? And what led to one of the largest pickups of seats by the party out of power in American history? This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://s...

WHAT YOU MISSED: Pete Hegseth is fighting back against an impeachment push, Marco Rubio is delivering a blunt message to Iran, and Washington is facing another round of political infighting! Today on The Chicks on the Right, Mock and Daisy break down the latest political battles, including Hegseth's response to impeachment articles, JD Vance's reaction, and the dramatic House vote that sparked fru...

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday 3 Martini Lunc h as they dig into New Jersey Dem Congressman-Elect Adam Hamawy refusing to call Iran an adversary, Joe Biden claiming his 2024 debate disaster was "not consequential," some Maine voters already feeling buyer's remorse over defeating Susan Collins, and D.C. Metro's ridiculous plan to raise revenue. New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the s...

This week, on The Learning Curve , co-hosts Alisha Searcy of the Center for Strong Public Schools and Prof. Albert Cheng of The Ohio State University speak with Dr. Kandice Sumner , President & CEO of METCO, Inc. Dr. Sumner shares the history of Massachusetts’s voluntary school desegregation program and reflects on her own experience as a Weston/METCO alumna. She explains its role as a nationa...

Karin Lips sits down with Martha MacCallum, Fox News anchor, bestselling author, and host of The Story , to discuss her new book, The Book of Valor: America's Story of Survival, Gallantry, and Grace. From the incredible women who survived the Mayflower’s first winter to the sacrifice of 9/11 hero Welles Crowther, MacCallum shares the story of America through those who demonstrated remarkable coura...

Political analyst and writer Henry Olsen joins Jeff in this special episode to analyze why the 2026 midterms went the way they did and what this all means for America and each of us moving forward. Read Henry’s recent article: https://eppc.org/publication/exit-polls-reveal-the-real-reasons-for-the-republican-wreckage/ Read about Pew’s political typology framework: https://www.pewresearch.org/colle...

You don't need me to tell AI is a humanity defining advancement. It is rapidly transforming everyday life, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. You also don't need me to tell you the United States is in a race with Communist China to dominate this technology. But what you might not know is that how essential NVIDIA, the American company manufacturing some of the world's most advanced AI comp...

What does a Democratic midterm wave mean for the Supreme Court? Charles C. W. Cooke, Richard Epstein, and John Yoo debate judicial nominations, possible retirements, and the prospect of court packing before turning to a property rights dispute over compensation for pipeline construction. Then, as completely expected, John Yoo mounts a passionate defense of the McRib against a false advertising law...

Political corruption isn't limited to one party. As allegations of unethical behavior plague Washington and hateful rhetoric becomes increasingly common, conservatives face a choice: hold their own leaders accountable or lose the moral high ground. In the wake of the midterm elections, restoring integrity and decency in American politics must start from within.

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour , Christopher Koopman, CEO of the Abundance Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss all things artificial intelligence and explain why Americans should and shouldn't be concerned about the rise of computational systems. Koopman also recounts his alarming experience with Anthropic's AI assistant Claude regarding...

Erick opens with a hotter than expected October CPI inflation report and makes the case that Republicans lost the midterms on competence: suburban voters, Hispanic voters, and Republican leaning independents decided MAGA means bungling the economy, tariffs, the Iran war, and immigration enforcement. Then he breaks down Thomas Massie's articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,...

Erick connects the dots between a Chinese Communist Party-linked front group, a killed $5 billion AI data center in Landover, Maryland, and the Senate's bipartisan permitting reform bill that cleared the filibuster 73 to 25. Then he takes listener calls on CO2 pipelines and turns to the Democrats' new problem: Hakeem Jeffries is about to be Speaker of the House, and Pramila Jayapal and the Democra...

Erick unpacks why young men broke for Democrats and who is catechizing them online, from Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens to Andrew Tate and a Russell Brand now headed to prison. Then he turns to President Trump telling Ross Douthat on 60 Minutes that he hates some of his enemies and cannot forgive them. Erick then walks through what the Bible says about forgiveness and why the evang...

It’s an AEI jamboree as Dan Cox joins the guys to talk about Gen Z, dating, loneliness, and the institutions that once brought us together. Are we cultivating audiences instead of friendships? When did marriage become a capstone instead of a cornerstone? How are algorithms driving men and women apart? Survey data, “Goldilocks Trauma,” and formative friction.

Join Greg and guest host Charlie Cooke for the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch as they focus on Cooke's recent debate comments on immigrants bent on denigrating and drastically changing our nation, Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lodging impeachment charges against Sec. Pete Hegseth, Sen. Mitch McConnell awkwardly refusing to respond to reporters's questions, and the absurdity of multiple Senate and House rac...

Things are getting MESSY in Washington, and The Chicks are breaking it ALL down! President Donald Trump is making headlines after a wild press conference featuring UFC boss Dana White, questions about a potential press secretary shake-up, and some VERY interesting comments about immigration and amnesty. Could Dana White really be the next White House press secretary? And what do Trump's latest rem...

In the wake of the election, what could changing political dynamics mean for philanthropy and charitable giving? Peter talks with Ted McCann and Jorge Castro of CM Strategic about potential policy shifts, donor privacy, donor-advised funds, and why nonprofits should share the impact of their work as they prepare for the next Congress and state legislative sessions.

Guest: James S. Spiegel Host Scot Bertram talks with James S. Spiegel, director of the Center for Faith & Life at Geneva College, about the objectivity of beauty, how beauty and wonder inform science and history, and his new book, A Thing of Beauty: How Everything Is Art and Art Is Everything .

With the southern border largely secured, America's immigration debate is shifting to deportations and assimilation. Victor Davis Hanson argues that sanctuary jurisdictions, resistance to deportations, and a growing rejection of America's melting pot threaten national unity. He also outlines a potential path forward for some longtime illegal immigrants.