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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 . Follow The Federalist   on X .  

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Daniel Cameron On How To Steer Corporate America Back To Ideologically Neutral 04.02.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Daniel Cameron, former attorney general of Kentucky and CEO of the 1792 Exchange, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the dangers of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies and analyze the shift away from woke corporations.  If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict de...

A Corporate Media Hit Job And The Future Of Young Conservatism 30.01.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," CJ Pearson, the Republican National Committee Youth Advisory Council co-chair, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss New York Magazine's latest hit piece, explain why the article flopped, and discuss the positive effect youth can have on the future of conservatism and the country.  Read more about the New York M...

‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 134: Confirmations 29.01.2025

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Book Editor Mark Hemingway as they discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation chances, analyze the new administration's swift border enforcement, and talk through President Donald Trump's proposal for Gaza. David and Mark also share their thoughts on "Severance," "The Pitt," Heat,   The Majestic,  and  The Str...

How Woodrow Wilson's Southern Sympathies Influenced American Politics For Decades 28.01.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Cox, former congressman and chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss Woodrow Wilson's influence on American politics. Learn how Wilson's sympathies with Southern Democrats impacted his position on two rising movements: women's rights and racial equalit...

Rep. Chip Roy On The Pro-Life Movement’s Big Week 23.01.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to react to President Donald Trump's pardon for pro-life prisoners, give an update on the GOP's legislative attempt to protect life inside and outside the womb, and explain why the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act must be repealed.   If you c...

‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 133: Pardons 22.01.2025

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they dive into Inauguration Day celebrations, break down how Joe Biden's sweeping last-minute pardons contrast with Donald Trump's day-one pardons, and discuss whether the power of the corporate media has diminished. Mollie and David also share their culture picks and reviews for the week.   If...

Accountability In An Age Of Lawfare 21.01.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Matthew Mehan, associate dean and assistant professor of government, Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College's Washington, D.C. campus, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to outline the steps the Trump administration should take, including enforcing perjury laws, to bring accountability and justice to lawfare witho...

Make Art Great Again 16.01.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," National Civic Art Society President Justin Shubow joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the importance of restoring Washington, D.C., architecture to its classical roots, explain his unprecedented removal from U.S. Commission of Fine Arts by President Joe Biden, and outline his vision for how to redeem the Nati...

‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 132: Culture Change 15.01.2025

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they break down the Israel-Hamas hostage exchange, analyze the confirmation hearings for several of President Donald Trump's cabinet picks including Pete Hegseth, discuss why corporate media won't get better unless outlets undergo a culture change, and share their thoughts on the Los Angeles fi...

Behind The Free Speech Front Lines With Sen. Eric Schmitt 14.01.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the federal government's push for Big Tech to censor dissent and outline a new bill that aims to give Americans a right to sue federal employees who infringe on the First Amendment. You can read more about Schmitt's fight against c...

How Congress Can Restore Trust In Our Elections 09.01.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin, the chairman of the House Administration Committee, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the House of Representatives is gearing up to crack down on the border invasion and explain why it's important to restore trust in U.S. elections through common sense integrity measur...

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 131: So Long, Censorship? 08.01.2025

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they look back on the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, compare Facebook's pledge to ditch "fact checkers" with its egregious censorship history, and discuss President Donald Trump's quest to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal. David also shares his thoughts on "The Sticky," and M...

Lara Trump On 47 And The Future Of Election Integrity 07.01.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," former Republican National Committee Co-Chairwoman Lara Trump joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to preview President Donald Trump's second term, discuss the election integrity wins that shaped the 2024 election, and tease her upcoming career announcement.  If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to infli...

Four Years Later, Here's What J6 Political Prisoners Like Me Have Been Through 06.01.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tim Hale, an Army Reserve Veteran who spent nearly 3 years incarcerated for nonviolent offenses related to Jan. 6, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss his time as a political prisoner. Hale describes in detail how he, a nonviolent offender, was subjected to solitary confinement, what other defendants are curre...

How The Trump Administration Can Fix Biden's Border Mess 02.01.2025

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federation for American Immigration Reform's Ira Mehlman joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the incoming Trump administration can solve the border crisis brought on by the Biden administration. Mehlman explains how incoming border czar Tom Homan can undertake removal proceedings while prioritizing nationa...

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 130: The Complicated Legacy Of Carter 01.01.2025

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 C...

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: The Biggest News Stories That Shaped 2024 31.12.2024

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 De...

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: The Biggest News Stories That Shaped 2024 26.12.2024

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 nomi...

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 129: Russiagate Somehow Gets Worse 25.12.2024

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...

The Federalist’s 2024 Holiday Movie Review 24.12.2024

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....

How The Trump Administration Can Excise DEI From America's Colleges And Universities 19.12.2024

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...

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 128: Dems Won't Stray From Warpath 18.12.2024

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 p...

Peace In The Middle East: What A Trump Presidency Means For Israel And The U.S. 17.12.2024

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...

America's Health Crisis: How 'Body Positivity' Has Led To Chronic Health Issues 12.12.2024

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 an...

'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 127: Did The GOP Get The Mandate Memo? 11.12.2024

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 w...

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