Federalist Radio Hour ‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Joy Pullmann, Ep. 15: Who Runs The World? Girls, Unfortunately
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Oct 23, 2025 Joy Pullmann, Executive Editor at The Federalist and author, dives into the feminization of society, arguing that it's hostile towards women and children. She distinguishes between toxic and positive feminine traits, and discusses the social impacts of role-reversal. Elle Purnell, Assignment Editor, explores the controversial display of defaced Confederate statues as art, linking it to broader cultural conflicts. They also tackle the ethical complexities of surrogacy, warning against its normalization and potential consequences.
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Feminine Traits Drive Woke Priorities
- Helen Andrews argues modern 'wokeness' stems from prioritizing feminine traits like empathy and safety over masculine traits like rationality and risk.
- Joy Pullmann agrees with most of Andrews but urges distinguishing toxic femininity from genuine feminine virtues.
Culture Is Anti-Woman, Not Truly Feminine
- Joy Pullmann contends Western society is hostile to women and children despite claims of feminization.
- She points to sexualized advertising and pressure to prioritize careers over childbearing as anti-woman trends.
Pinterest Ads Expose Children To Sexualization
- Pullmann recounts seeing explicit bra ads on Pinterest while her seven-year-old browsed recipes.
- She uses this to illustrate how normalized sexualization harms children and devalues women.