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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

Reporters Break Down Their Major New Report On Leftist Dark Money Scheme 10.07.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Joe Simonson and Andrew Kerr, investigative reporters for The Washington Free Beacon, join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how Arabella, a dark money group, funds a vast network of left-wing activist organizations that operate under the guise of grassroots movements. Read Simonson and Kerr's recent report here . Sponsor: Sound of...

Bidenomics, Student Debt, And More: A White House Dispatch With Christian Datoc 07.07.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christian Datoc, a White House reporter for the Washington Examiner, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to give an update on the White House and its latest scandals, discuss President Joe Biden's economic plan, and examine the blow the Supreme Court dealt the Biden administration over student loans.

Inez Stepman On The Supreme Court’s Huge Session 06.07.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Inez Stepman, a senior policy analyst at Independent Women's Forum and host of "High Noon with Inez Stepman," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the Supreme Court's return to the Constitution and analyze the effect rulings on student loans, free speech, and affirmative action will have on Americans for years to come.

From Cocaine To Carbon: The Growing Divide Between Elites And Everyone Else 05.07.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Bedford, executive editor at the Common Sense Society, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how they spent July 4, analyze the discovery of cocaine in the White House, and explore the looming double standard on carbon regulation.

Summer Culture Part II: Movies 04.07.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," pop culture junkies Federalist Staff Editor Samuel Mangold-Lenett and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky dive into the world of movies. Tune in to hear them review recent Hollywood flicks, share their favorite film franchises, and examine the arc of country music.

Summer Culture Part I: TV 03.07.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Staff Editor Samuel Mangold-Lenett and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky recap which TV shows they are watching, discuss the increasing sexualization of onscreen content, and ponder the generational differences in the creation of satire. (Emily would also like to make it known that her top TV recommendation is “Platonic,” which she...

How U.S. Foreign Policy Shaped The World 30.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sean Mirski, a lawyer and U.S. foreign policy scholar, joins Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood to discuss the rise of the United States as a global superpower and how lessons from the past can inform the foreign policy decisions of the future. You can find Mirski's book "We May Dominate the World: Ambition, Anxiety, and the Rise of the American...

From Reagan To Trump: Robert Lighthizer Explains American Trade Policy 29.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Robert Lighthizer, U.S. trade representative during the Trump administration, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the evolution of U.S. trade policy, the China problem, and why Washington should prioritize American workers. You can find Lighthizer's new book "No Trade Is Free: Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping Ameri...

’You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 53: Ask Us Anything, Part 2 28.06.2023

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they weigh in on your pressing political questions, discuss Mollie's penchant for matchmaking, share their good and bad food takes, and analyze the biggest changes in the journalism landscape over the last decade. Listen to Part 1 of "Ask Us Anything" here . Sponsor: Sound of Freedom https://angel.com/freedom Join...

Rep. Andy Ogles On The Case For Impeachment 27.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee's 5th congressional district joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the reasons why he brought articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Judge Amul Thapar On Clarence Thomas 'The People's Justice' 26.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amul Thapar joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the decades-long smear campaign against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and examine the rulings that best exemplify what Thomas stands for. You can find Thapar's book "The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories t...

Haywood Robinson On His ‘Radical Transformation’ From Abortionist To Pro-Life Doctor 23.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Dr. Haywood Robinson joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to share his evolution from moonlighting as an abortionist to becoming a health care provider and activist who values life beginning at conception. You can find Robinson's book "The Scalpel And The Soul: Our Radical Transformation As Husband And Wife Abortion Doctors," which he co-a...

Emily And Chris React To Titan Debris Discovery And Hunter Biden Bombshell 22.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Bedford, executive editor at the Common Sense Society, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to reflect on the discovery of debris believed to be OceanGate's 22-foot-long Titan submersible on the ocean floor. They also analyze the Department of Justice's deliberate decision to charge Hunter Biden in a sweetheart deal, the same w...

‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 52: Ask Us Anything, Part 1 21.06.2023

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they answer your hard-hitting questions. How did Mollie become a conservative? How does David pronounce his last name? Who are the best voices to follow for news? If Mollie and David were in a band, which instruments would they play? And what are their favorite states?

The War Raging Inside High School Debate 20.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," James Fishback, founder of Incubate Debate, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his essay "At High School Debates, Debate Is No Longer Allowed." Sponsor: Sound of Freedom https://angel.com/freedom Join the two million and see Sound of Freedom in theaters on July 4th.

China, Russia, And The Global Spy War 19.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Calder Walton, a historian at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the state of global intelligence and how the spy war between Eastern nations like Russia and China and Western powers like the U.S. and U.K. will shape international relations for decades to come. You can find Walton's book...

Inside The Effort To Record Communism’s Dark History 16.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Elizabeth Spalding, chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and founding director of the Victims of Communism Museum, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to share the importance of educating current and future generations on the pitfalls of communism and the evils plaguing regimes that adopt it.

Oren Cass On ‘Rebuilding American Capitalism’ 15.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Oren Cass, executive director of American Compass, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how to reconcile the rise in populist, working-class conservatism and the goals of profit-driven companies and explain why conservatives are best equipped to usher in a new era of capitalism. You can find the "Rebuilding American Capitalism P...

‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 51: How To Manufacture Scandal 14.06.2023

Corporate media are melting down again. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss President Donald's warm welcome following his arraignment, break down the news that recordings of President Joe Biden accepting bribes from a foreign national exist, the White House's decision to fly the "pride" flag higher than the American flag, and talk about...

Can Free Speech Be Restored In The West? 13.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Brendan O’Neill, the chief political writer for Spiked magazine, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the groupthink that has infected the Western world and why it's important to be a heretic about the new orthodoxies wreaking havoc on our culture. You can find O'Neill's book, "A Heretic's Manifesto: Essays on the Unsayable," he...

Smog, Iowa, and Electric School Buses 12.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Bedford, executive editor at the Common Sense Society, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the double standard coastal elites have about environmental disasters like the wildfire smoke enveloping large portions of the eastern United States and review the kickoff to the 2024 Republican primary race.

‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 50: Another Soft Coup 09.06.2023

President Donald Trump was just indicted for the second time. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they break down Democrats' political persecution of Trump, discuss the deep state's two-tiered justice system, and analyze what the weaponization of the government means for the future of the nation.

Peachy Keenan On The Perks Of Being A ‘Domestic Extremist’ 08.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Senior Contributor Peachy Keenan joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss why living a normal, healthy life is classified by the ruling class as extremism and share how to embrace the countercultural movement rejecting conformity. You can find Keenan's new book "Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture...

‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 49: Biden Bribery 07.06.2023

Democrats are lying about the Biden family corruption investigation. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi to discuss the recent development in President Joe Biden's bribery scheme, analyze what Hunter Biden's latest legal ploy could mean for unconstitutional gun laws, consider the effects of Chris Licht's exit from CNN, and dispute the ruling class's ob...

Patrick Deneen On ‘Regime Change’ And The ‘Postliberal Future’ 06.06.2023

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Patrick Deneen, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the rise of the elite ruling class, explain the shortcomings of populist attempts to combat it, and share the solutions he believes will usher in a post-liberal age. You can find Deneen's new book "Regime Change...

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