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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 2, 2024 • 44min
The Consequences Of Climate Alarmism
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Bonner Cohen, executive director of the Committee For a Constructive Tomorrow and a senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze the rise of climate alarmism and explain how it has aided the expansion of the administrative state.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 1, 2024 • 40min
Biden’s Lawfare License Partially Renewed
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze the U.S. Supreme Court's recent rulings and discuss in depth what effect the decisions will have on the Biden administration's lawfare agenda. 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.

Jun 28, 2024 • 46min
Is Government Intervention Killing Capitalism?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Ruchir Sharma, founder of investment firm Breakout Capital and chairman of Rockefeller International, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain how big business and big government became undeniably intertwined and analyze the effect that relationship has on the American economy.You can find Sharma's book, What Went Wrong with Capitalism, 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.

Jun 27, 2024 • 33min
What Murthy Means For The Future Of Free Speech
Litigation counsel Jenin Younes from the New Civil Liberties Alliance discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's Murthy v. Missouri ruling and its impact on First Amendment rights. Topics include challenges in proving standing against government censorship, Dr. Fauci's email revelations, oversight to prevent information suppression, censorship of dissenting epidemiologists, and legal battles with big tech for free speech protection.

Jun 26, 2024 • 40min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 103: Veep Race
Will former President Donald Trump pick his vice presidential running mate this week? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they break down the high court's Murthy v. Missouri decision, analyze the implications of Rep. Jamaal Bowman's primary loss, preview the upcoming presidential debate, and discuss the pros and cons of Trump's veep shortlist. Mollie and David also discuss their book and movie 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.

Jun 25, 2024 • 48min
A Deep Dive Into Trump Derangement Syndrome
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," authors Thomas Pappas and Dr. Rachel Morin join Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the psychological and corporate media-fueled causes of Trump Derangement Syndrome and analyze what it looks like for someone to heal from intense hatred of former President Donald Trump. You can find Pappas and Morin's book, Trump Derangement Syndrome: A Psychological Analysis of Leftist Ideology, 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.

Jun 24, 2024 • 45min
Why The West Needs Israel
Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs, discusses Israel's security challenges, the global threat from Iran, historic struggles, victim narratives in the Israel conflict, U.S.-Israel relations, and shared security concerns between America and Israel.

Jun 21, 2024 • 47min
Mark Mix Talks Taking On Big Labor
Mark Mix, president of National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, discusses worker rights, union battles, Starbucks case implications, legal battles in service sector, impact of Janus case, limiting union powers in Wisconsin, and supporting workers' rights against government unions.

Jun 20, 2024 • 36min
Inside The First Amendment Fight For The Nashville Trans Shooter’s Manifesto
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Michael Patrick Leahy, CEO of Star News Digital Media and editor-in-chief of the Star News Network, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down the First Amendment battle over The Covenant School shooter's journals and explain why a judge is stonewalling the publication of documents detailing the perpetrator's plans to kill students and teachers at the Christian campus.Read more about the legal fight to report on the Nashville trans shooter manifesto 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.

Jun 19, 2024 • 53min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 102: Never-Ending Election
There's no such thing as Election Day anymore. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they diagnose the biggest shenanigans marring the 2024 election, compare President Joe Biden and Donald Trump's polling numbers, and explain what Americans should expect for the nation come November 5. 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.