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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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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 13min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 166: A Conversation On Crime
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss reactions to the brutal murder of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, analyze the Israeli airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and the U.S. strike on a narco boat from Venezuela, and review an excerpt from Vice President Kamala Harris' new book. Mollie and David also recommend culture picks, including For All Mankind and Highest 2 Lowest.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.

Sep 9, 2025 • 45min
Counting The Cost Of Climate Lawfare
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Jason Isaac, founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the climate cult coordinates with Democrat states to attack America First energy policies and analyze the cost an influx of climate-focused lawsuits has on American pocketbooks.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.

Sep 5, 2025 • 55min
Democrats’ Primary Dilemma And The Mood Of The Country Under Trump 2.0
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, pollster John McLaughlin joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to put a finger on the pulse of the country months into President Donald Trump's second term and preview Americans' feelings about how the economy, deep state corruption, and more will affect Democrats' candidate choice and upcoming elections.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.

Sep 4, 2025 • 53min
‘The Kylee Cast’ With Kylee Griswold, Ep. 8: Which Is Worse? Birth Control Or Tim Kaine
On this episode of ‘The Kylee Cast,’ Kylee Griswold discusses ‘Christian Nationalism’ and debunks Tim Kaine’s ignorant argument that our rights come from government, not God. Plus, media discover Trump is alive! (Duh.) And special guests Joy Pullmann and Elle Purnell talk birth control, marriage, motherhood, and more.

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Sep 3, 2025 • 51min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 165: Another Trans Shooter
Examine the implications of Trump’s meeting with Poland’s new president amidst political shifts. Delve into the media's portrayal of a Minnesota shooting involving a transgender individual, critiquing the narratives surrounding identity and violence. Explore free speech challenges in Britain through the lens of social media and cultural shifts. Discuss the importance of courage and credibility in addressing contentious topics. End with personal concert stories and reflections on nostalgic TV shows. It's a thought-provoking conversation on society's current dynamics.

Sep 2, 2025 • 53min
Were These American Wars Worth It?
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Ivan Eland, a senior fellow at the Independent Institute and director of the Independent Institute's Center on Peace & Liberty, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how domestic factors affect U.S. involvement in conflicts at home and abroad and probe whether certain wars were worth the cost they had on Americans' constitutional rights. You can find Eland's book Domestic Causes of American Wars: Economic & Political Triggers 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.

Aug 29, 2025 • 43min
Examining The Arc Of American Labor
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation President Mark Mix and Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle kick off the Labor Day weekend with a conversation focused on how forced unionism infringes on worker freedoms and give an update on labor policy under President Donald Trump.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.

Aug 28, 2025 • 49min
'The Kylee Cast' With Kylee Griswold, Ep. 7: Flag Burners And Travis Kelce Face The Music (Taylor's Version)
On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalistas Elle Purnell and Jordan Boyd join Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss Taylor Swift’s engagement and the Cracker Barrel crash and burn. Plus, Kylee explains why Trump is right about flag burning and roasts Zohran Mamdani’s attempt at a bench press.

Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 17min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 164: Flag Burning
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they dive into the Cracker Barrel rebranding controversy, debate whether the U.S. government should take a stake in companies, discuss President Donald Trump's flag-burning executive order, and analyze the John Bolton raid. Mollie and David also discuss their culture picks for the week, including Only the Brave, Mindhunter, Happy Gilmore, and The Ballad of Wallis Island.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.

Aug 26, 2025 • 46min
The Deadly Cultural Consequences Of Physician-Assisted Killing
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Charles Camosy, professor of moral theology and bioethics at the Catholic University of America, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss a rise in physician-assisted killing and share what it means to live and die well while resisting "eugenic death culture." You can find Camosy's book Living and Dying Well: A Catholic Plan for Resisting Physician-Assisted Killing 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.