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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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May 21, 2024 • 46min
Understanding The History Of Chinese Imperalism
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Michael Sobolik, a senior fellow in Indo-Pacific studies at the American Foreign Policy Council, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to outline the Chinese Communist Party's foreign policy strategy and explain what American officials should do to combat it. You can find Sobolik's book, Countering China’s Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance, 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.

May 20, 2024 • 47min
Alex Kazemi On His '90s Novel: 'New Millenium Boyz'
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Alex Kazemi, a pop artist and novelist, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss 1990s pop culture phenomena and analyze the nostalgia newer generation's feel for that era. You can find Kazemi's book, New Millennium Boyz, 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.

May 17, 2024 • 31min
Ben Carson On The 'Perilous Fight' To Repair America
Dr. Ben Carson, founder and chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to weigh in on why the culture war matters and discuss how prioritizing family can boost the nation.You can find Carson's book, The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture's War on the American Family, 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.

May 16, 2024 • 41min
Corey DeAngelis On ’The Parent Revolution’
Dr. Corey DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to describe the evolution of school choice in the U.S. and explain why prioritizing parents' rights over the desires of teachers' unions is better for children. You can find DeAngelis' book, The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools, 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.

May 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
’You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 97: Debate
Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden will participate in a debate hosted by CNN next month. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they analyze whether the first 2024 face-to-face showdown will be a fair fight, explain why corporate media need to be treated like the enemy they are, and discuss Mollie's reporting on anti-Trump Department of Justice officials are preparing to attack their political enemies. Mollie also shares her culture picks of the week including "The Fall Guy" and "Footloose," and David discusses his low opinion of Matthew McConaughey. 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.

May 14, 2024 • 46min
Nellie Bowles' Wildest Stories From Inside Leftist Media
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Nellie Bowles, head of strategy at The Free Press, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to dissect the corporate media's role in the leftist-led revolution that spurred on cancel culture, Black Lives Matter, and other insanity over the last several years. You can find Bowles' book, Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History, here.

May 13, 2024 • 58min
The Lost Concept Of Citizenship
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Wilfred McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson chair in classical history and Western civilization at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new paper, "Restoring Civics in Higher Education," and explain why citizenship is necessary for national function.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.

May 10, 2024 • 38min
Why School Choice Matters
Paul Diperna, the vice president of research and innovation for EdChoice, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down the school choice fight and explain how shifting educational opportunities will affect the next generation of 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.https://surfshark.deals/FEDERALIST

May 9, 2024 • 35min
Can Rabble Rousing Republicans Wield Power Effectively?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," The Blaze's Senior Politics Editor Christopher Bedford joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson, break down how it will affect Congress, and invite Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood to give an update on the government's 2024 censorship efforts. Sign up for Bedford's newsletter 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.https://surfshark.deals/FEDERALIST

May 8, 2024 • 49min
’You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 96: Retreat
Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they share the best moments from the 2024 Federalist staff retreat, break down the reasons Democrats' lawfare cases against former President Donald Trump are falling apart, and give their music, movie, and TV recommendations 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.https://surfshark.deals/FEDERALIST