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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Wilfred McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the roots of the American Revolution and explain how a history of self-governance sparked the Founding Fathers' fight for independence. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federa...
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and RealClearInvestigations Senior Writer Mark Hemingway as they discuss declining patriotism in America, analyze Sen. Thom Tillis' retirement announcement, break down the Supreme Court majority's scathing rebuke of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and review F1 . If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs....
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mark Skousen, an author and descendant of Ben Franklin, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the great inventor and thinker's life and philosophy and explain how Franklin shaped America's Founding in key ways. You can find Skousen's book The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin, History's Most Versatile Genius here . If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, pleas...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sean Fieler, president of Equinox Partners, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dissect the importance of the Resolution Copper Project in Arizona and explain how the Trump administration can use it to advance domestic mining while still protecting religious liberty. Read Fieler's article "How Trump Can Resolve A Legal Battle Between Mining Rights And Religious Liberty" here. If you care about combating the corrupt media ...
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they break down the Trump administration's decision to drop bombs on Iran's nuclear facilities, explain why CNN's resident Russia hoaxer Natasha Bertrand can't be trusted, and analyze the results of the New York City mayoral primary. Mollie also recounts the worst travel day she's ever experienced, and David shares his thoughts on A Minecraft Movie . If you care about combating the corrupt me...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President of the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Marjorie Dannenfelser joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to remember the cultural moment marked by the overturn of Roe vs. Wade , recall the pro-life victories achieved because of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, discuss Big Abortion's response, and consider the possibilities ahead for the pro-life movement. Read more about the many lives saved in three years of Dobbs here . ...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Illinois father Joe Abraham joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the preventable death of his daughter Katie Abraham, who died after an allegedly drunk illegal alien struck her vehicle with his car and then fled the scene. Abraham also explains why Democrat states' decisions to harbor foreign criminals under "sanctuary" policies hurt victims and their families Read more about Abraham's story here . If you care abou...
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they debate U.S. involvement in the Iran-Israel war, dissect the nationwide “No Kings” protests, and review the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade. Mollie and David also discuss their summer activities, including watching The Accountant 2 and The Harvey Girls . If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist ...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Jennifer Bryson, fellow in the Catholic Women's Forum of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the impact of left-wing activism on sports and suggest practical avenues of resistance. You can find Bryson's Ethics & Public Policy Center report, "Reclaim Team USA Sports from Activism," here . If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating dama...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," the Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to give an update on the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, dive into the details about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's latest charge, and analyze corporate media and Democrats' response to the Los Angeles riots. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating...
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they dissect the Los Angeles riots, analyze ABC's decision to drop Terry Moran, discuss Simone Biles' attack on Riley Gaines and women's sports, and give an update on Greta Thunberg. Mollie and David also review Becoming Led Zeppelin and Million Dollar Secret , and share their summer plans. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give ...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," the Federation for American Immigration Reform's Ira Mehlman joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down the Los Angeles riots, explain the funding behind the chaos, and analyze the Democrat and corporate media's reactions to the mayhem. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs....
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mike Howell, the executive director of the Heritage Oversight Project, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss President Donald Trump's orders demanding an investigation into Joe Biden's cognitive decline and his alleged use of an autopen. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs....
Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi analyze the recent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, criticizing media outlets for downplaying the incident and spreading false narratives related to Israel. They connect the attack to broader issues of political rhetoric, imported antisemitism, and the consequences of sanctuary city policies. The discussion also covers the dangers of Chinese Communist Party influence in American universities and the FBI's newly revealed secret file system used to hide Russia collusion hoax documents, before wrapping up with culture recommendations.
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Uri Kaufman, renowned historian and author, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the recent string of antisemitic violence in the U.S. and examine the connection between the "American Intifada" and anti-Israel presidents. You can find Kaufman's book American Intifada: Israel, the Gaza War and the New Antisemitism here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Clyde Wayne Crews, the Fred L. Smith fellow in regulatory studies at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the expansion of executive action and break down how the resulting overregulation is costing Americans thousands of dollars every year. Read Crews' “Ten Thousand Commandments" report here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating da...
Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi discuss the murder of Israeli embassy workers, criticizing related anti-Israel rhetoric and media bias surrounding the Gaza war. They debate defunding Harvard and NPR, arguing against taxpayer funding for biased private institutions. Mollie reflects on her profound trip visiting Holocaust sites in Poland and shares culture picks.
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Nathanael Blake, a senior contributor to The Federalist and a fellow in the Life and Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to outline the harms the sexual revolution wreaked on society and what role the Church and Christian sexual morals play in protecting people from those harms. You can find Blake's book Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All here . If you care about c...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christian Toto, award-winning film critic, journalist, and founder of the Hollywood in Toto website and podcast, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the politicization of Hollywood, explore the reasons why Americans crave authentic entertainment content, and preview the hottest releases of the summer. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to h...
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss how President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis fits into the cognitive decline cover-up, dive into the Epstein files and John F. Kennedy's assassination, and analyze Secretary of State Marco Rubio's explanation for importing Afrikaners into the U.S. David and Mollie also share some of their recent travels and record finds. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue t...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss why law enforcement should take former FBI Director James Comey's "8647" threat against President Donald Trump seriously, review Comey's key role in the Russia collusion hoax, and discuss what former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis says about who ran the White House for the last four years. If you care about combating the corrupt me...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Dave Brat, the senior vice president of business relations at Liberty University and former congressman from Virginia, joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to break down the Trump administration's tariff talks and explain what the corporate media get wrong about the stock market, inflation, and all things economy. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Fede...
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze Jake Tapper's attempt to cover up his cover-up of Joe Biden's mental decline in his new book, discuss President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East, and share their thoughts on Qatar's jet gift offer. David and Mollie also share their reviews of The Four Seasons , Landman , and Arcade Fire's new album. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict deva...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Shawn Carney, founder, president, and CEO of 40 Days for Life, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to weigh in on how Pope Leo XIV's presence in the Vatican will differ from Pope Francis' tenure. Shawn and Matt also discuss Pope Leo XIV's stance on life in the womb. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism Ameri...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Ryan Anderson joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to go behind the scenes on a new landmark study showing the abortion drug mifepristone is more dangerous than previously thought and analyze wether the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will reevaluate the future of the popular pill. Read more about the most comprehensive abortion pill study to date here . If you care about com...
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the pro-abortion propaganda that won a Pulitzer Prize, analyze Sen. John Fetterman's family drama, and weigh in on President Donald Trump's self-deportation policies. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on the band Devo, MobLand , and 10 Things I Hate About You. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mark Moyar, the William P. Harris Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and discuss the effect the Vietnam War had on American foreign policy and global politics. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism Americ...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Derrick Morgan, executive vice president of The Heritage Foundation, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze the key policies that marked President Donald Trump's first 100 days, discuss how Americans received those, and preview the future priorities of the second Trump administration. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist d...
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they review the late David Horowitz's journey to conservatism, discuss how President Donald Trump's first 100 days have set the tone for his second administration, debate the definition of "free market," and analyze how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will react to new data showing the abortion pill is more dangerous than previously known. David and Mollie also share their thoughts on t...
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Ariana Assenmacher, chair of California Young Republicans, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the frustrations facing California voters, discuss the red voting shifts that defined the latest election, and analyze California Gov. Gavin Newsom's save-face podcast campaign. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real...
