
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 19min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 121: CNN Lies About Its Lies
Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as Mollie shares a never-before-told story about an interaction she witnessed between Jim Sciutto and Jake Tapper at CNN in 2017 that proved the Russia-collusion story was nothing more than a media-manufactured hoax. Pre-order David's book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Oct 24, 2024 • 34min
United We Stand, Divided We Fall — How The Nation Reached Historic Polarization
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tim Goeglein, vice president of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the United States of America has devolved into the Divided States of America. Goeglein breaks down how radicalism in "overdrive" in the 1960's spurred a cultural revolution that would have lasting impacts on the nation. While key figures like Margaret Sanger, Roger Baldwin, and countless others died before they could see the effects of their radical left-wing ideology on the country, their efforts to upend the American way of life have proved fruitful — but not all hope is lost, Goeglein explains.You can find Goeglein’s book, Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream, here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 120: Media Meltdown Over Trump
Just two weeks out from Election Day the propaganda press is working overtime to drag Vice President Kamala Harris across the finish line. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they break down how the left is using the press to mislead voters as former President Donald Trump continues to hold his own. Pre-order David's book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Oct 22, 2024 • 43min
The CIA Tried To Take This Former Agent Down After He Exposed Deep State Corruption
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Kevin Shipp, former CIA agent, joins Senior Elections Correspondent at The Federalist Matt Kittle to discuss what lengths the CIA might go to interfere in the upcoming election in a desperate bid to shield themselves from oversight and scrutiny. With 17 years of experience at the agency, Shipp warns that a Kamala Harris presidency would be a major win for an agency he says sought to destroy his career and family. He also reveals how the CIA manipulates major media outlets to discredit individuals and candidates on their radar and how Americans can rein in this arm of the deep-state. You can find Shipps’ book, Twilight of the Shadow Government: How Transparency Will Kill the Deep State, here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Oct 17, 2024 • 44min
Who's Running The Country?
Tevi Troy, a presidential historian and author of "Shall We Wake the President?", joins to dissect the current leadership landscape. He emphasizes the federal government's disaster response, comparing it to past approaches. Troy discusses the intricate relationship between business and politics, unraveling how regulatory changes impact endorsements. The conversation also touches on lessons from pandemic preparedness and the vital need for trust in government during crises. Historical clashes between powerful figures and administrations provide a captivating backdrop to the modern political climate.

Oct 15, 2024 • 49min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 119: Kamala The Copycat
The left claims former President Donald Trump isn't competent to be president, but Vice President Kamala Harris apparently isn't competent enough to have her own ideas, allegedly plagiarizing portions of her book from Wikipedia. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss the latest plagiarism allegations against Harris, the propaganda press's deafening silence on the bombshell accusations, and Harris' new attempts to win over voters who are fleeing the Democrat Party. Pre-order David's book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Oct 15, 2024 • 44min
Who's Behind The Radical Pro-Hamas Groups Terrorizing College Campuses And Streets?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Ryan Mauro, Investigative Researcher for Capital Research Center, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss his new report "Marching Toward Violence: The Domestic Anti-Israeli Protest Movement." One year after the October 7 massacre in which radical Islamist terrorists murdered hundreds of innocent people while kidnapping and terrorizing dozens more, Americans are still seeing terrorist sympathizers infiltrate college campuses and protest in support of terrorist organizations.But who's behind these groups? And more importantly, is our government investigating the radical terrorist movement growing on our soil?If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Oct 10, 2024 • 36min
Nancy Pelosi: Democrats' Divider-In-Chief?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Western Correspondent Tristan Justice and Federalist D.C. Columnist Eddie Scarry reflect on former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's new book, The Art of Power: My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House, and discuss how the representative tries to unify Democrats in the public eye but vilifies members of her party behind closed doors.If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Oct 9, 2024 • 50min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 118: Kamala's Media Blitz
Vice President Kamala Harris has a new media strategy ahead of the election. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss the media's take on the impending Hurricane Milton, break down why Harris (despite sitting with a friendly press) still struggles to answer questions, and evaluate whether it has anything to do with the fact that she's a candidate that's too far left. Pre-order David's book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Oct 8, 2024 • 36min
How Dirty Voter Rolls Threaten A Free And Fair Election
Since 2021, every single active voter in Nevada received a mail-in ballot. Chuck Muth, president of the Citizen Outreach Foundation in Nevada, tells The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle that dozens of voters have been found on the rolls with home addresses listed at casinos, bars, and other locations in violation of the law. So what can be done? Muth breaks it down for "The Federalist Radio Hour."If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.