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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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Jul 25, 2025 • 49min
30 Years After The OKC Bombing: Case Closed Or Federal Cover-Up?
What if everything Americans knew about the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing was wrong? On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Margaret Roberts, an award-winning journalist and former news director of America's Most Wanted, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain how the FBI not only failed to prevent the OKC attack, but also covered up key evidence suggesting suspect Timothy McVeigh did not act alone.You can find Roberts' book Blowback: The Untold Story of the FBI and the Oklahoma City Bombing here.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.

Jul 24, 2025 • 36min
‘The Kylee Cast’ With Kylee Griswold, Ep. 3: Russiagate Returns
On this episode of The Kylee Cast, The Federalist's Senior Legal Correspondent Margot Cleveland joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to break down the biggest bombshells from the new Russia hoax documents. Plus, the worst headlines of the week and a fresh look at the man, the myth, the dad: Scottie Scheffler.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.

Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 12min
Emergency Episode: Sean Davis And Mollie Hemingway Dissect Latest Russia Hoax Bombshells
On this emergency edition of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist CEO Sean Davis and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway break down the declassified reports debunking lies from Democrats, intelligence agencies, and corporate media claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin took measures during the 2016 election to help put President Donald Trump in the White House.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.

Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 17min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 159: DNI Document Dump
Dive into explosive revelations surrounding the 2016 Russia collusion claims, as key documents shed light on the Obama administration's role. The discussion critiques media narratives and examines the FBI's controversial treatment of investigations. With a nod to the decline of late-night comedy and insights on Hunter Biden’s recent interview, the hosts explore the intricate dance between politics and media bias. Engage with a thoughtful analysis of accountability in journalism and the implications of misinformation in shaping public perception.

Jul 22, 2025 • 32min
Are Layoffs The Beginning Of The Education Department’s End?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Beth Akers, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision weighing in on the Trump administration's plans to gut the Department of Education. Akers and Kittle also analyze what it would take to fully dismantle or at least check the taxpayer-funded education arm of the federal bureaucracy. 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.

Jul 18, 2025 • 43min
How Leftist Nonprofits Twist Your Tax Dollars To Fund Democrats’ Agenda
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President of the Capital Research Center Scott Walter joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain how leftist nonprofits illegally use American tax dollars to push Democrat politics and discuss what Congress can do to stop it. 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.

Jul 17, 2025 • 37min
‘The Kylee Cast’ With Kylee Griswold, Ep. 2: Autopen And Super Men
On this episode of 'The Kylee Cast,' Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold dives into the latest news on President Joe Biden's autopen scandal. Griswold also breaks down Chip and Joanna Gaines' latest controversy and what it means for Christians with Federalist Staff Writer Jordan Boyd. 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.

Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 158: Autopen
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss whether the Biden White House will face accountability for its alleged autopen scandal, dive into the Epstein files controversy, and analyze the Turning Point USA foreign policy debate between Dave Smith and Josh Hammer. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on French musical group Kid Francescoli, the third installment of The Godfather trilogy, and several of their current reads.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.

Jul 15, 2025 • 36min
The Roadmap To Modernizing Federal Labor Laws
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," F. Vincent Vernuccio, president and co-founder of the Institute for the American Worker, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down how the Employee Rights Act empowers individual workers over unions and analyze what the latest string of court decisions mean for Big Labor.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.

Jul 11, 2025 • 39min
Sidelining Screens: Keeping Kids' Minds Healthy In A Digital Age
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Clare Morell, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the recent Supreme Court victory for online safety and discuss why it is important to protect kids and teens from a screen-saturated life.You can find Morell's book, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones, here. 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.