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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 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

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.


