Federalist Radio Hour

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...

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they sift through the fog of war in Iran, discuss the Trump administration's objectives for entering the fray, and debate Americans' reception to U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Mollie and David also review Texas' primary election results and share their culture thoughts for the week.  Pre...

On this episode of  The Federalist Radio Hour , Jacob Olidort, the chief research officer and director of American security at the America First Policy Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze Operation Epic Fury, discuss the Trump administration's stated justifications for getting involved in Iran, and consider what's next.  The Federalist Foundation is a...

On this episode of  The Federalist Radio Hour , John Hart, CEO of government transparency nonprofit Open the Books , joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss ballooning Medicaid fraud in states like Pennsylvania and analyze the fight to expose the loopholes that lead to taxpayer-funded waste. Read more about Open the Book's role in exposing Medicaid fraud  here  and ...

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....

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and Democrats' reaction and response, examine whether Congress will pass the SAVE America Act, and discuss the Supreme Court's tariffs decision. Mollie and David also reflect on the U.S. men's hockey team's gold medal Olympics vic...

Do Hispanics have a special claim to the Southwest? Join Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel as he traces the history of Mexican-American relations, dissects the American government's strategic decision to take territory from Mexico ahead of the gold rush, and explains how it's relevant to the current political climate.  The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our lis...

On this episode of  The Federalist Radio Hour , James Rosen, chief Washington correspondent for Newsmax and author of Scalia: Supreme Court Years 1986-2001 , joins Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood to discuss how Justice Antonin Scalia's time on the Supreme Court reoriented the nation towards originalism and fundamentally transformed the high bench forever. You can find Rosen's book   here:...

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...

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they examine Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's embarrassing performance at the Munich Security Conference, discuss President Barack Obama's radical role in dividing the country, and recount Mollie's volatile encounter with Jesse Jackson. Mollie and David also dive into the latest Olympics scandal...

On this episode of  The Federalist Radio Hour , Thomas Lane, America First Policy Institute’s director for election integrity and American Justice Campaign director, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to give an in-depth look at the SAVE America Act and dissect the Senate's reluctance to pass the legislation despite its popularity among Americans.  The Federalist Foundatio...

On this episode of  The Federalist Radio Hour , Justin Fulcher, a former senior adviser to Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss cultural transformation of the Department of War under Hegseth and analyze what's next for the world's most powerful military.   The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on...

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...

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they reflect on the legacy left by Mollie's late father, analyze Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, discuss the lack of patriotism at the Olympics, and mock Axios' crackpot take on the plummeting crime rate under President Donald Trump. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on the Melan...

On this episode of  The Federalist Radio Hour , Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the importance of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, preview Republicans' midterm election strategy, and weigh in on the Senate's  talking filibuster  option. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entire...

On this episode of  The Federalist Radio Hour , Katy Faust, founder and president of children's rights organization Them Before Us, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the devastating consequences the Supreme Court's Obergefell  decision had on children and deliberate on the best way to recenter marriage and family to prioritize kids' rights.  Read more from Faus...

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...

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Book Editor Mark Hemingway as they discuss the arrest of Don Lemon, analyze the hypocrisy of celebrities' anti-ICE appeals at the Grammys, dive into the latest Epstein file update, and debate the geopolitical ramifications of potential regime change in Venezuela and Iran. Mark and David also review  To Live and Die in L.A., The N...

On this special edition of  The Federalist Radio Hour , Federalist Elections Correspondent Brianna Lyman joins Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel to reflect on the people and stories that shaped the American Revolution and discuss how Americans can best celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.  The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners an...

On this episode of  The Federalist Radio Hour , Mark Chenoweth, president and chief legal officer of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the NCLA's ongoing Supreme Court battle over President Donald Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Chair Lisa Cook and unpack the legal and constitutional limits on executive power. The Federalist...

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...

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they share their thoughts on the latest winter storm, analyze another ICE shooting in Minneapolis, and examine President Donald Trump's talks with the government officials overseeing insurgency and fraud in Minnesota. Mollie and David also dive into the ongoing foreign policy problems facing th...

On this episode of  The Federalist Radio Hour , Ryan Wolfe, director of the Center for Excellence in Journalism at The Fund for American Studies, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the state of the American media landscape, discuss the recent independent journalism bombshells out of Minneapolis, and examine the real reporting skills required to make journalis...

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour , Public Interest Legal Foundation President J. Christian Adams joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the ongoing legal battles over election integrity and redistricting and share more about a recent Supreme Court win.  The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not co...

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'...