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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 4, 2024 • 55min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 113: Authoritarianism
Join Mollie Hemingway, Federalist Editor-in-Chief, and David Harsanyi, Senior Writer for the Washington Examiner, as they dissect the smear campaign against Trump’s Arlington visit and the media’s role in distorting military honors. The conversation dives into censorship trends in Brazil and free speech issues in America, particularly in Alexandria, Virginia. They also reflect on the nuances of political leadership, the implications of authoritarianism, and cultural intersections through film recommendations, making for a thought-provoking discussion.

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
Kamala Harris: The Machine Candidate
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Western Correspondent Tristan Justice and Federalist D.C. Columnist Eddie Scarry revisit Vice President Kamala Harris' 2019 memoir, The Truths We Hold: An American Journey, and discuss how little her radical policy positions have changed since her first presidential run.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.

Aug 29, 2024 • 42min
The Fight To Save The American Family Farm
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Brian Reisinger, president and chief content officer at Platform Communications, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the cultural and economic conditions that have thrust American farms into crisis and discuss innovative ways to keep family farmers in business and food on tables.You can find Reisinger's book, Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer, 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.

Aug 28, 2024 • 54min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 112: The Interview
Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee has finally agreed to an interview. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they preview Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's sitdown with CNN's Dana Bash, break down Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's confession that Facebook helped the feds censor Americans, and analyze Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to endorse former President Donald Trump. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on season four of "Only Murders In The Building," "Adventures In Babysitting," and comedian Laura Ramoso's impression of her German mother.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.

Aug 27, 2024 • 38min
Montana AG Austin Knudsen On The Leftist Lawfare Plaguing His State
Austin Knudsen, the Attorney General of Montana, discusses the rising tide of leftist lawfare impacting the state's Republican leadership. He highlights the challenges posed by a weak judiciary and the ongoing partisan campaign to disbar him for opposing the Montana Supreme Court. Knudsen sheds light on the fallout from judicial transparency issues, the influence of trial lawyers, and the complexities of the state's political landscape. He emphasizes the intertwined nature of law and politics, exposing the struggles for accountability and impartiality in Montana's governance.

Aug 22, 2024 • 35min
Holding Antisemite Campus Protesters Accountable
Attorney Daniel Suhr of Hughes and Suhr LLC joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down the lawsuit Columbia University students brought against the shadowy anti-Israel groups and radical Democrat politicians who took their campus hostage in spring 2024. They also discuss university faculty's role in enabling the pandemonium.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.

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 3min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 111: DNC
Mollie Hemingway, Federalist Editor-in-Chief, teams up with Senior Editor David Harsanyi for a lively discussion. They dissect the ongoing Democratic National Convention, taking aim at Vice President Kamala Harris's price control plans and revealing the truth behind Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's claims. The duo reflects on Mollie's recent visit to the Grand Ole Opry, and David shares thoughts on films like 'Furiosa.' Their sharp commentary unveils the underlying political narratives, concerns about media integrity, and the evolving landscape of American identity.

Aug 20, 2024 • 41min
The Roadmap For Restoring The Republic
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson and Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle outline the ongoing attacks on God, country, and the First Amendment and discuss the role Christian communities can play in restoring the American republic.You can find Davidson's book, Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come, 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.

Aug 15, 2024 • 40min
Afghanistan’s ‘Last Commander’ On The Consequences Of Biden’s Botched Withdrawal
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Lieutenant General Sami Sadat, former deputy commander of the Afghan ground forces and deputy chief of staff of the Afghan National Army, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to weigh in on the third anniversary of President Joe Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, analyze how the 2021 fall of Kabul rocked the Middle East and the world, and explain what he believes Afghans need to combat the Taliban takeover. You can find Sadat's book The Last Commander: The Once and Future Battle for Afghanistan 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.

Aug 14, 2024 • 48min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 110: We’ll Do It Live
Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi live from Utah as they analyze Elon Musk's interview with former President Donald Trump, explain why corrupt corporate media are letting Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz hide from their pasts, and discuss the anti-free speech culture shift creeping its way into the U.S. Mollie and David also share their culture picks for the week, including the original "Twister," the new "Twisters," and "The Instigators."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.