Federalist Radio Hour 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 170: Democrat Violence
Oct 8, 2025
David and Mollie dive into Jay Jones' violent texts, exploring the media's double standards and the Democratic response. They discuss the implications of the October 7 attack on Israel, linking it to rising global antisemitism. The hosts also critique the combative nature of congressional hearings and highlight leftist support for political violence. In culture reviews, they share thoughts on the new Superman film and HBO's Rome, sprinkling in humor from listener anecdotes and podcast picks.
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Violent Private Texts Expose Political Extremism
- Jay Jones' violent private texts reveal a dangerous mindset that survived public scrutiny.
- David Harsanyi and Mollie Hemingway say media largely ignored the story, showing partisan double standards.
Media Bias Shapes Which Scandals Break Out
- Major networks gave minimal coverage to Jones' texts while similar Republican scandals were amplified.
- Mollie argues this unequal treatment suppresses politically damaging stories for Democrats.
October 7th Changed Global Politics And Discourse
- October 7's attack reshaped global discourse and intensified antisemitism and polarization.
- Harsanyi argues the resulting backlash strengthened Israel's security posture while fueling global hostility toward Jews.