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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 7, 2024 • 46min
'The Wolves of K Street'
Brody Mullins, an investigative reporter in the Washington D.C. bureau of The Wall Street Journal, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to trace the evolution of K Street lobbying and explain how it affects the current political climate. You can find Mullins' book, The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government, 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 6, 2024 • 45min
The Women Behind Theodore Roosevelt
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Edward O’Keefe, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the fascinating life of Theodore Roosevelt and share how Teddy's mother, sisters, and wives shaped his path to the White House.You can find O'Keefe's book, The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President, 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 3, 2024 • 58min
Emily Answers Your Questions On Campus Protests, Reagan, And Guitar
Join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky as she answers listeners' most pressing questions about the people and motives behind ongoing pro-terrorist protests on college campuses, where the country is headed, Ronald Reagan, and more. 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 2, 2024 • 39min
Is Healthy Social Media Possible?
John Matze, founder and former CEO of Parler and current CEO of Hedgehog, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to diagnose the problems plaguing social media apps and analyze what it means to be a free-speech platform.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 1, 2024 • 53min
’You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 95: ‘Hate Speech’
What counts as protected speech? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they analyze how universities are handling ongoing pro-terrorist protests, discuss the news that the DOJ's Kristen Clarke lied during her Senate confirmation, give an update on the show trials interfering in the 2024 election, and mock the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Mollie also shares her latest record finds and David dives into his 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.

Apr 30, 2024 • 39min
Matt Walsh: America Needs More Judgment
Matt Walsh, host of 'The Matt Walsh Show' and 'JUDGED by Matt Walsh,' discusses college campus free speech, moral decline in the U.S., and Gov. Kristi Noem's puppy scandal. He explores his unique judgment style, evolving speech and marriage norms, passing judgment with love, analyzing controversial incidents, ethical dilemmas, and the impact of political correctness on comedy culture.

Apr 29, 2024 • 48min
Inside Antifa With Gabriel Nadales
Our America National Director Gabriel Nadales joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to share an inside look at the anti-fascist movement and explain his journey from radical left-wing activist to conservative advocate for patriotism. You can find Nadales' book, Behind the Black Mask: My Time as an Antifa Activist, 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.

Apr 26, 2024 • 45min
A Dispatch Live From The Columbia Encampment
Joining the podcast is Jonas Du, Columbia Sundial Editor-In-Chief, discussing anti-Israel protests at Columbia University. They analyze campus free speech, student motivations, media sensationalism, and the impact of protests on the university. A glimpse into the journalism journey of Jonas and a teaser for the next guest Nelly Bowles.

Apr 25, 2024 • 33min
The Media's Strange New Respect For Mike Johnson
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," The Blaze's Senior Politics Editor Christopher Bedford joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down the corporate media's flip-flop coverage of House Speaker Mike Johnson and analyze the Republican's visit to Columbia University.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.

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 21min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 94: Betrayal
There is no party to represent the average Republican voter. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss how GOP leadership teamed with Democrats to betray their voters, give an update on the political prosecution of former President Donald Trump, and compare the reaction to the current pro-terrorist protests and the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots. Mollie also shares her controversial opinion about zoos and David gives his thoughts on "American Fiction."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.