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Federalist Radio Hour

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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    Blue Cities’ Lawlessness And Disorder Problem

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Thomas Kenniff, a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to update listeners on his client Daniel Penny's ongoing civil case and discuss the dangers and disorder posed by the progressive crime policies touted by blue city politicians like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.You can find Kenniff's novel Tuxedo Park here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  2. 999

    'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 210: Woke 1.0 Cover-Up

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss how left-wing politicians and media are trying to cover up the history of wokeness and its champions, why AOC's fertility advice is horrible for women, and how importing un-American ideology has corroded our politics. Mollie and David also discuss their recent travels and share their culture recommendations for the week.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  3. 998

    How To Fight The Foreign Funding Distorting American Elections

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Caitlin Sutherland, executive director of Americans for Public Trust, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how foreign money influences American policy fights and elections and explain why that funding undermines national sovereignty. Read more about APT's campaign to follow foreign money here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  4. 997

    Meet The Federalist Interns Working To Save The Republic

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, the Summer 2026 Federalist interns join Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the future of conservative journalism, how COVID shaped their political perspective, and how they are working to save the Republic. You can find some of the interns' work for The Federalist here: Libby Bandelin, Skye Graham, Hannah Bates, Luke Miller.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  5. 996

    'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 209: Too Blasé About The DSA

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they analyze the Michigan primary, discuss the effects of decades of anti-American programming, and praise WNBA player Sophie Cunningham's stand for women's sports. Mollie and David also discuss their recent Reformation reads and share their culture recommendations for the week.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  6. 995

    How To Save America's Kids From A Failing Education System

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Teach Coalition CEO Sydney Altfield joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the ongoing fight for school choice, the Trump administration's new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program and the partisan obstacles to school choice progress, and how AI will affect education in the coming years. You can find Teach Coalition's ongoing work here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  7. 994

    Two-Tiered Justice For Biden And Fauci

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, General Counsel for the Oversight Project Kyle Brosnan joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the newly released Biden audio tapes and what they reveal about Biden's cognitive decline and apparent illegal handling of classified material before he became president. They also discuss the other major classified documents cases involving Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, as well as the effort to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci to account for his actions as Covid czar. You can find the Oversight Project's ongoing work here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  8. 993

    Hayden's History Hour Ep. 8: Answering All Of Your Burning History Questions

    On this edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel answers your mailbag questions about which Founding Father is most similar to President Trump, how Abraham Lincoln's faith shaped his actions in the Civil War, how many non-white slave owners existed in the South, how Puritanism and immigration policy evolved into progressivism, and more. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  9. 992

    'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 208: The Fauci Diaries

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they analyze Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries and discuss whether Covid tyrants will ever face accountability for their actions. Mollie and David also dive into the challenges facing the pro-life movement, raise questions about Mitch McConnell's absence from the Senate, and review Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, The Sheep Detectives, and Manhunter.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  10. 991

    How Much Voter Fraud Is Really Happening In American Elections?

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, President and General Counsel for Public Interest Legal Foundation J. Christian Adams joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the recent scandal involving thousands of noncitizens found on New Jersey's voter rolls, how pervasive voter fraud really is in American elections, and how corporate media has failed to cover real election integrity scandals. You can find Public Interest Legal Foundation's ongoing work here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  11. 990

    Fiscal Conservatives Still Have A Champion In The Senate

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Republican Senator Ron Johnson joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the future of the Senate Budget Committee in the aftermath of Chairman Lindsey Graham's death and dissect issues such national debt, social security, Medicare fraud, and combatting the surge of democratic socialism. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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    'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 207: Democrats’ Communist Resurgence

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they recap their Independence Day celebrations, discuss Sen. Lindsey Graham's legacy, weigh in on the scandal that broke Graham Platner's Senate campaign, and rant about the communism resurgence fostered by Democrats. Mollie and David also review Little House on the Prairie, Midwinter Break, The Intern, Eternity, and Past Lives, and Mollie shares her favorite moments from her trip to Europe.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  13. 988

    How Senate Republicans Can Save the SAVE America Act

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Vice President of Programs at the Conservative Partnership Institute and former Senate Legislative Director Rachel Bovard joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the path forward for the SAVE America Act and how Senate Republicans could take advantage of public support for voter ID. They also discuss the farm-worker amnesty bill supported by congressional Republicans, the Supreme Court's birthplace citizenship decision, and how conservatives need to improve their judicial vetting process. You can find Bovard's articles for The Federalist here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  14. 987

    Saving American Film From China

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, film producer and author Chris Fenton joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how Hollywood sold out the American film industry to China, what President Trump could do to bring film jobs back to America, and why Americans need an alternative to the Silicon Valley worldview that has shaped AI.You can find tickets to Fenton's new American-made film, Bad Counselors, here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  15. 986

    Everything You Need To Know About The Charlie Kirk Assassination Trial

    On this special edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist White House Correspondent Breccan Thies joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the preliminary hearings for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk. They discuss the evidence presented against Robinson and how it seems to dispel conspiracy theories about the assassination, the future of the case, and what Charlie Kirk meant to the conservative movement. You can find Breccan Thies' coverage of the preliminary hearings here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  16. 985

    Virtue Is Key To Preserving The Republic

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Founder and CEO of American Majority Ned Ryun joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss virtue as the organizing factor in early America, the founders' concept of self-government versus the modern administrative state, and the plan for Republicans to reclaim institutional power through the upcoming election cycles.You can find Ned Ryun's new documentary, The Thread of Liberty: Keeping Our Republic, here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  17. 984

    Reclaiming Medicine And Biotech From China

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Executive Chairman of Ovid Therapeutics Dr. Jeremy Levin joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the biotech industry is essential for American healthcare and security, and how China has strategically advanced its biotech industry to overtake the United States'. They also discuss the distrust Americans have in health institutions and how Covid politics invaded scientific institutions to enforce an agenda.You can find Dr. Levin's new book, Biotech in the Balance: Saving a Strategic Industry in an Age of Distrust, here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  18. 983

    Hayden's History Hour Ep. 7: How The American Revolution Won The Frontier

    On this edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel shares the history of the American Revolution west of the Appalachian Mountains, including the great leaders and brutal tactics involved in the war, and how victory in the west began America's manifest destiny. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  19. 982

    Exposing The Left’s Fraudulent ‘Fact-Checking’ Flunkies

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, journalist and author Matthew Hoy joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the corporate media fact-checking regime's fraudulent tactics and explain how they unfairly shape news and American politics. You can find Hoy's book Fact-Checking Frauds: How Fact-Checkers Distract, Deceive, and Distort Our Politics here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  20. 981

    The Radical And Deeply Rooted History Of The Declaration Of Independence

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Bradley Birzer, Hillsdale College professor of history and Russell Amos Kirk chair in American Studies, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the Declaration of Independence, the "radicalism" of the founders versus modern leftist radicalism, and what the founders would think of America today. You can find Dr. Birzer's new book, The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty, here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  21. 980

    Everything Wrong With The Supreme Court’s Birthplace Citizenship Ruling

    On this special edition of the Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood analyze the Supreme Court's birthplace citizenship decision, dissect the nuances in the dissenting justices' responses to the ruling, and reflect on the problems with "judicial supremacy."Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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    'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 206: The Worst SCOTUS Decision Of All Time?

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss the climate cult's response to the European heat wave, review NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg's latest fireable offense, and analyze the Supreme Court's latest slew of decisions. Mollie and David also debate the ramifications of the high bench's long-awaited birthplace citizenship ruling and share their culture recommendations for the week. Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  23. 978

    Bringing Balance Back To Americans’ Airwaves Feat. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr

    On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss Americans' devastatingly low trust in corporate media and explain the FCC's strategy to bring accountability back to the airwaves. Carr also shares an update on the FCC's investigation into Disney-owned TV stations' discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  24. 977

    Hayden's History Hour Ep. 6: The March Toward Independence Day

    On this edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel and Federalist Elections Correspondent Brianna Lyman discuss the days that led up to July 4, 1776, including the people, motivations, and circumstances that made Independence Day one of the most consequential moments in all of history. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  25. 976

    Fighting The Abortion Industrial Complex Four Years After Dobbs

    On this edition ofThe Federalist Radio Hour, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson ruling and outline the pro-life movement's strategy heading into the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  26. 975

    The Ultimate Supreme Court Debrief With Mollie Hemingway And Shawn Fleetwood

    On this special edition of the Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood discuss the state of the Supreme Court, break down the high bench's United States v. Hemani and Blanche v. Lau decisions, and preview the biggest outstanding case opinions to expect over the next week. Mollie and Shawn also share their predictions for the highly anticipated birthplace citizenship ruling. Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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    'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 205: Obama's Radical Legacy

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they weigh in on the Obama Presidential Center, discuss the uproar over renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and explain what the radical socialists' election win in New York means for the future of the American left. Mollie and David also discuss the new movie Jackson, and the 80's sitcom Cheers.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  28. 973

    We Don't Appreciate The U.S. Constitution Enough

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Ilan Wurman, law professor at University of Minnesota Law School and host of the podcast Rationally Based, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the common law tradition of birthright citizenship, the constitutional separation of powers, and the originalist versus "living constitution" debate in the buildup to America's semiquincentennial. You can find Wurman's new book, The Constitution of 1789, here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  29. 972

    Choosing Life In A Culture Of Death

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Ryan Bomberger, co-founder of The Radiance Foundation and Emmy Award-winning creative professional, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to share his story as a son spared from abortion and saved by adoption. Bomberger also analyzes how abortion ideology and the death culture that promotes it have infiltrated American institutions. You can find Bomberger's memoir Should Have Been Aborted here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  30. 971

    'The Kylee Cast' feat. Adam Johnston, Ep. 46: Why Not Just Anyone Can Become An American

    On this week's episode of "The Kylee Cast," Federalist Senior Contributor Adam Johnston joins Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss why the "Heritage American" debate matters, why America 250 feels so different than the bicentennial, and how we can tell that America is more than just a creed, proposition, or set of ideals, but rather a distinct people and place. Plus, Kylee and Adam discuss birthright citizenship, and Adam makes some spicy observations about Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address.Follow Adam on X: https://x.com/adamkjohnstonAnd read his piece at The Federalist here: https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/12/leftists-replaced-the-constitution-with-these-four-texts-to-enable-mass-migration/The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  31. 970

    'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 204: The Iran Deal

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they weigh in on the state of patriotism around America 250, analyze the White House Ultimate Fighting Championship event, discuss Major League Baseball showing its anti-Christian agenda again, and dive into the controversy surrounding the memorandum of understanding that ends the Iran War (for now). Mollie and David also share recommendations for religious podcasts.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  32. 969

    The Truth About Covid Treatments And The Corrupt Healthcare Complex Is Finally Revealed

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, a Houston-based ear, nose, throat, and sleep medicine specialist, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss her ongoing fight against the healthcare complex, its campaign to push a dangerous Covid-19 shot over other effective treatments, and the widespread effort to silence dissenting voices. You can buy Dr. Bowden’s new book, Dangerous Misinformation: The Virus, the Treatments, and the Lies here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  33. 968

    Loving America Starts With Knowing Her Stories

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Matthew Mehan, associate dean and associate professor of government for the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College in Washington D.C., joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the importance of using art such as poetry, fables, and folklore to help people "fall in love with the country again" as America’s 250th birthday rapidly approaches.You can buy Mehan’s new book The American Book of Fables, here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  34. 967

    'The Kylee Cast' feat. Dr. Joe Rigney, Ep. 45: The World Needs Christian Clarity, Not Jesus PR

    On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Dr. Joe Rigney, a pastor, author, and fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss his essay in the new book "Welcome to Negative World." Pastor Rigney and Kylee dive into Aaron Renn's famous "Three Worlds" framework, why "winsomeness" evangelism failed, how American laws and institutions turned against natural law, and the need for Christian clarity and courage rather than Jesus PR. Follow Pastor Rigney on X: https://x.com/joe_rigneyGet a copy of "Welcome to Negative World" here: https://canonpress.com/products/welcome-to-negative-world-how-to-read-the-times-youre-inThe Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  35. 966

    ‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 203: Democrats’ Platner Problem

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they weigh in on the FIFA World Cup, dissect Graham Platner's primary win in Maine, analyze the implications of the Los Angeles mayoral race results, and discuss the cost of the Iran war. Mollie and David also share their reviews of Pressure and Billions. Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  36. 965

    How To Take Back America From Out Of Touch Elites

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, ESPN co-founder and long-time independent pollster Scott Rasmussen joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain how America's out of touch elites are ruining the nation and discuss solutions to free the country from their clutches. You can buy Scott Rasmussen's book Out of Touch: The Elite One Percent and the Battle for America's Soul here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  37. 964

    Hayden's History Hour Ep. 5: The D-Day Hollywood Doesn't Show You

    On this special D-Day edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel shares everything you should know about the largest amphibious operation in history and explains how Hollywood's portrayal of the operation fails to capture the size and intensity of the Allied powers' beginning strategy to end World War II. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  38. 963

    The Constitutional Case For Fixing Corporate Media’s Libel Loophole

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, author Carson Holloway, a professor of political science at the University of Nebraska Omaha, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain everything wrong with the Supreme Court's 1964 New York Times v. Sullivan decision and discuss how that judicial activism emboldened the partisan press to defame their political opponents.You can buy Holloway's book No Liberty to Libel: The Constitutional Case Against New York Times v. Sullivan here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  39. 962

    ‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Kristan Hawkins, Ep. 44: GOP, Tell Planned Parenthood To Go Fund Itself

    On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss federal funding for Planned Parenthood — which is set to resume just in time for America's 250th birthday unless Republicans in Congress get off their keisters and defund it once again. Kylee and Kristan talk about the politics of the pro-life cause, other things the Trump administration should do to protect women and children, and the nasty contaminants in our drinking water thanks to rampant DIY chemical abortions (YUCK).Follow Kristan on X here: https://x.com/KristanHawkinsInstagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristanmercerhawkins/And read her great work at The Federalist here: https://thefederalist.com/author/kristanhawkins/The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  40. 961

    ‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 202: Scott Pelley

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss CBS's firing of 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, compare and contrast Democrats' and corporate media's treatment of Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton versus Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, and examine the coordinated efforts to attack conservative members of the Supreme Court. Mollie and David also review season two of The Four Seasons, and Mollie shares about her latest visit to the Museum of the Bible.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  41. 960

    The Truth About America’s Toxic Therapy Culture

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the negative effects of widespread "therapy culture," explain how over-therapization exacerbates America's mental health crisis, and weigh in on the concerning symptoms associated with so-called "Trump Derangement Syndrome." Buy Alpert's book Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  42. 959

    Doctor Still Paying The Price For Biden’s Covid Vax Tyranny

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss his fight against the U.S. government, which targeted him with fraud charges after he criticized the Biden administration's Covid-19 response. Read more about Elfenbein's case here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  43. 958

    ‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Beverly Willett, Ep. 43: Do People Have A Right To Get Divorced?

    On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Beverly Willett, a retired NYC lawyer, author, and marriage advocate, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to talk about the nasty legal underbelly of no-fault divorce and how laws in every state punish spouses who are divorced against their will. Plus, Beverly shares her own divorce experience and more.Read Beverly’s article at The Federalist here: https://thefederalist.com/2026/05/05/americans-divorced-against-their-will-seek-redress-from-states-corrupted-by-family-separation-industry/Find more of her work here: https://beverlywillett.com/And buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642931500?sr=1-1The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  44. 957

    ‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 201: Fails And Filibusters

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss Mollie's recent trip to Argentina and its economic history, analyze left-wing conformist alarmism from climate change to Covid, and debate the merits of federal voting policies and the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund. Mollie and David also review The Notebook and Rental Family.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  45. 956

    ‘The Myth Of Birthright Citizenship’

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, American legal scholar Richard Epstein joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dissect the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment and explain the constitutional case for judging citizenship on more than just birthplace. You can buy Epstein's book The Myth of Birthright Citizenship: What the Fourteenth Amendment Really Says here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  46. 955

    The Secret To Making College Affordable Again

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Cornerstone University President Gerson Moreno-Riano joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the rising cost of higher education and explain how his university is tackling the affordability, DEI, and godlessness crises afflicting other institutions without sacrificing quality learning. Read more about Moreno-Riano and Cornerstone University here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  47. 954

    ‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Devon Kurtz, Ep. 42: Helping Homeless People Is The New ‘Jim Crow’

    On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Devon Kurtz, director of public safety policy at the Cicero Institute, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss a new homelessness bill in Louisiana that Democrats are smearing as — surprise, surprise — the new “Jim Crow.” Kylee and Devon talk about the root causes of homelessness, failed “housing first” policies, law enforcement and deinstitutionalization, and so much more!Read Devon’s Federalist article about the Louisiana bill here: https://thefederalist.com/2026/04/27/with-louisiana-homeless-bill-democrats-once-again-smear-sensible-policy-as-jim-crow/The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  48. 953

    ‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 200: The People Have Spoken

    Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they dive into Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie's primaries, analyze the pundit class's reaction to those results, and discuss the end of Stephen Colbert's Late Show. Mollie and David also weigh in on Mollie's air transportation troubles, debate the definition of beauty, and David shares two book recommendations.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  49. 952

    The Dangers Lurking Within ’Seductive AI’

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Glenn Harlan Reynolds, the Beauchamp Brogan distinguished professor of law at the University of Tennessee, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to diagnose the immediate threats posed by artificial intelligence and explain the detrimental effects programming designed to capitalize on salaciousness has on humans. You can read Reynolds' book Seductive AI here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

  50. 951

    China’s War On Faith And Freedom

    On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Sam Brownback, former governor of Kansas and former ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom, and pro-democracy activist Frances Hui join Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss China's relationship with religion and explain how hostility toward faith and freedom affects U.S.-China relations. Hui also shares her experience as a victim of communism. You can find Brownback's new book, China's War on Faith, here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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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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