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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

‘Coddled’ To ‘Canceled’ With Greg Lukianoff 23.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss cancel culture as a symptom of an ailing society and explain the free speech solutions that have the potential to restore the nation's marketplace of ideas to its former glory. You can find Lukianoff's n...

The History Of Congress’ Decline 20.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Joseph Postell, an associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College and a visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation, joins Federalist to discuss why the shift away from party leaders made Congress more reliant on the administrative state and examine what it would take to rescue the legislative body from its weakened state. Read Postell's report...

Chaos At Home And Abroad 19.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Common Sense Society Executive Editor Christopher Bedford joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to analyze the ongoing Speaker of the House fight, weigh in on how the Israel-Hamas war will affect the world, and discuss the slippery slope of social justice politics.

‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 68: The War On Truth 18.10.2023

Corrupt corporate media are spreading terrorist propaganda. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they give an update on the Israel and Hamas war, discuss the pro-Hamas rhetoric plaguing U.S. institutions, explain why the gag order against former President Donald Trump is unconstitutional, and share their culture picks for the week including "Ace in t...

Why ‘Fragile Neighborhoods’ Are At The Center Of American Disarray 17.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Seth Kaplan, a senior adviser for the Institute for Integrated Transitions and a professorial lecturer in the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the rapid social decline found in American culture, explain why this decline is concentrated in "fr...

‘Persecuted From Within’ 16.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Alec Torres, co-founder and president of Allo-graph and former speechwriter for President Donald Trump, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to trace the history of the persecution of saints within the church and offer advice to faithful Catholics on how to navigate suffering. You can find Torres' new book "Persecuted from Within: How the...

David Harsanyi On The History Of Modern Israel 13.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky and Federalist Senior Editor David Harsanyi discuss the history of Israel, explain why the case for "Palestine" is based on fabrication, and analyze the faults in the rhetoric surrounding modern conflicts in the Middle East.

How A Doxxing Scandal Wrecked The 'Trust The Experts' Ethos 12.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Chris Brunet, an independent journalist and contributing editor at The American Conservative, joins Staff Editor Samuel Mangold-Lenett to break down the Economics Job Market Rumors doxxing scandal and explain why it undermines "trust the experts" talking points. You can read more from Brunet on his substack "Karlstack."

‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 67: Israel Under Attack 11.10.2023

More than 900 Israelis and nearly a dozen Americans are dead after Hamas attacked over the weekend. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they give an overview of the Gaza-Israel conflict, break down the state of Israeli politics, and discuss the U.S. response to the tragedy. Mollie and David also give updates on their book projects and argue about Do...

The Destruction Of Our Great Cities 10.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Jason Rantz, host of the Jason Rantz Show on KTTH Radio, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to diagnose the biggest problems facing U.S. cities and explain how leftist policies are ushering in a disturbing level of urban destruction that leaves Americans on the left and right reeling. You can find Rantz's new book here .

Matt Battaglia On Shifting American Culture 09.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky begins with some brief thoughts on news from the weekend. Then, she dives into a conversation with Matt Battaglia, executive producer at Free the People, about the state of comedy, identity politics in entertainment, and changes in American culture.

The Next Front In The ‘War On Men’ 06.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Dr. Owen Strachan, host of the "Grace & Truth" podcast, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down why the "war on men" is hurting society and explain the importance of restoring masculine strength to struggling males. You can find Strachan's book "The War on Men: Why Society Hates Them and Why We Need Them" here .

Alexandra Hudson On 'The Soul Of Civility' 05.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," writer and speaker Alexandra Hudson joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to define true civility and explain why politeness and etiquette aren't enough to heal the division plaguing our nation. You can find Hudson's new book, "The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves" here.

‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 66: Fire Alarm 04.10.2023

Fire alarms are in, Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House is out. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss Rep. Jamaal Bowman's fire alarm fiasco, break down how conservatives kept funding for the proxy war in Ukraine out of their continuing resolution and avoided a government shutdown, and analyze Rep. Matt Gaetz's successful ouster o...

Amid Me Too And Tech Upheaval, Is Hollywood Really Changing? 03.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christian Toto, host of the "Hollywood in Toto" podcast , joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the entertainment industry's double standard on cancel culture and analyze how alternative media and technology companies will affect the future of Hollywood.

Are The Odds Good You Can Raise Your Kids Conservative In A Woke City? 02.10.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Katy Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us and Federalist contributor, and Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann discuss and debate the balance between sheltering kids from the woke world and preparing them to stand up for truth. You can find Faust's new book "Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City: Teaching Historical, Economic, and Bi...

Thomas Pack On Conservative Storytelling 29.09.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Thomas Pack, director of the Incubator program at Palladium Pictures, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashisnky to discuss how the right can break into the documentary market and analyze the evolution of film storytelling.

What Do Conservative Voters Actually Want? 28.09.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Timothy Head, executive director for the Faith & Freedom Coalition, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashsinky to discuss how conservative voters are feeling about the 2024 election and break down the biggest pro-life ballot issues facing states this year.

‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 65: Indictment Backfire 27.09.2023

Former President Donald Trump is polling ahead of President Joe Biden. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they explain why Democrats' indictment spree is backfiring, break down Big Tech's ongoing censorship campaign, discuss why Wednesday's Republican presidential debate doesn't matter, and revisit the left's "save democracy" lie. Mollie also gives...

Tom Holland On ‘Pax’ 26.09.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tom Holland, host of "The Rest Is History" podcast, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky and Federalist Senior Editor David Harsanyi to discuss the peak of Rome's power and outline the conditions that led to the empire's downfall. You can find Holland's new book "Pax: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age" here .

Taylor Swift, Maren Morris, And Gen Z's Pop Culture Revolt 25.09.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," "Pop Culture Crisis" Co-Host Mary Morgan joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss why Taylor Swift is changing some of her lyrics, analyze Maren Morris' departure from country music, and explain why millennial pop stars' messages don't resonate with Generation Z. Read more pop culture analysis from Morgan here .

Why Christians Should Ask Good Questions 22.09.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Stand To Reason Founder Gregory Koukl joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down why Christians should ask good questions and share which questions are essential for evangelism. You can find "Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges" here .

Mini Pod: Chris Unloads On Fetterman And Trump 21.09.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Common Sense Society Executive Editor Christopher Bedford joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down Sen. John Fetterman's dress code drama, discuss the self-important Senate, and analyze the complicated relationship between former President Donald Trump and pro-lifers.

‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 64: Dress Code 20.09.2023

The Senate modified its dress code to kotow to slobs. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi to discuss Sen. John Fetterman's wardrobe woes, analyze former President Donald Trump's sit-down interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, debate Republicans' approach to abortion, and share their culture picks for the week.

Can Pro-Family Policies Fix Our Housing Crisis? 19.09.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Patrick Brown, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the national housing crisis and explain the role family policy plays in addressing America's affordable living issues.

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