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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 18, 2024 • 40min
Does Attempted Assassination Change Everything For Trump And Republicans?
Exploring the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Trump, impact on the GOP, faith in politics, unity within the Republican Party, media coverage and public reactions, shifting dynamics towards Trumpian populism, repercussions on the Republican National Convention, and evolution of social conservatism under Trump's presidency.

Jul 17, 2024 • 49min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, BONUS Episode: RNC
Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss their takeaways from the RNC, media reactions to an assassination attempt on Trump, and Biden's insult to a bronze star veteran. They delve into speeches, foreign aid, media bias, conspiracy theories, and constitutional roles.

Jul 17, 2024 • 29min
Retired Secret Service Agent Weighs In On Trump Assassination Attempt
Retired Secret Service Agent Ken Valentine discusses security failures leading to a Trump assassination attempt. They analyze Secret Service negligence, lack of resources, and the importance of following security protocols. Valentine shares anecdotes about working with Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama, highlighting the challenges and preparations in Secret Service protection.

Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 10min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 106: Assassination Attempt & J.D. Vance
Analysis of the partisan rhetoric and security failures after the assassination attempt on Trump. Heated debate on J.D. Vance's nomination and the shift from debate to accusations in political discourse. Discussion on political polarization, economic ideologies, and voting for Republicans.

Jul 11, 2024 • 46min
Inside The DC ‘Gulag’ With J6 Prisoner Tim Hale
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tim Hale, a U.S. Army veteran and J6 prisoner, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the Biden Department of Justice's prosecution of Americans concerned with the integrity of the 2020 election. They also analyze what the U.S. Supreme Court's recent Fischer ruling means for defendants like Hale, who was charged with obstruction for his whereabouts on January 6, 2021.Read more about Hale's story and the Supreme Court's decision here and 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.

Jul 10, 2024 • 53min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 105: Project 2025
Why is there so much hysteria about Project 2025? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they debunk Democrat lies about The Heritage Foundation's presidential transition project, analyze the Republican National Committee's revamped abortion platform, and revisit the corporate media's coverage of President Joe Biden's incompetency. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on "Rocky," "The Queen's Gambit," and season three of "The Bear."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.

Jul 9, 2024 • 42min
West Virginia SOS Mac Warner Makes The Case For The SAVE Act
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to preview Republicans' SAVE Act, explain why Americans should be concerned about noncitizen voting, and discuss the future of election integrity. 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.

Jul 5, 2024 • 40min
Why The School Choice Movement Is Exploding
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President and CEO of EdChoice Robert Enlow joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to give an update on the national school choice movement and examine the political solutions that could change the trajectory of taxpayer-funded education to benefit students. 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.

Jul 4, 2024 • 46min
Exploring The Life And Legacy Of George Washington
On this Independence Day edition of "The Federalist Radio Hour," John Berlau, a senior fellow and director of finance policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to look back on George Washington's life, explore the Founding Father's business pursuits, and explain the legacy the first president of the United States left behind.You can find Berlau's book George Washington, Entrepreneur: How Our Founding Father's Private Business Pursuits Changed America and the World 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.

Jul 3, 2024 • 59min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 104: Debate Fallout
President Joe Biden delivered the most disastrous presidential debate performance last week. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss the corporate media's drastic pivot on Biden's obvious senility, analyze the U.S. Supreme Court's immunity ruling, and discuss the future of the 2024 Democrat ticket. Mollie and David also share their culture picks for the week. 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.