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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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Mar 12, 2024 • 45min
To Ban Or Not To Ban: Judgement Day For TikTok
The podcast discusses the legislative debates on TikTok divestiture due to its ties with the Chinese Communist Party, concerns over tech giants acquiring TikTok, and the cultural influence of TikTok on global bans. They also explore TikTok's challenges with data security, lobbying efforts, and its impact on national security and user privacy.

Mar 11, 2024 • 36min
Can Free Speech Return To College Campuses?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Kimberly Hermann, executive director at Southeastern Legal Foundation, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the free speech conditions on university campuses across the U.S. and dive into the Title IX debate.If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage on our country, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.https://surfshark.deals/FEDERALIST

Mar 8, 2024 • 42min
Men In Women's Prisons Is 'Cruel And Unusual Punishment'
Kelsey Bolar, the director of storytelling and a senior policy analyst at Independent Women's Forum, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how California paved the way for men to infiltrate women's prisons.You can read and watch "Cruel & Unusual Punishment: Former Inmate Exposes Truth After Women’s Prisons Welcome Men" here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage on our country, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Mar 7, 2024 • 36min
2024 State Of The Union Special
Previewing President Joe Biden's State of the Union address and discussing Sen. Katie Britt's GOP response. Topics cover presidents' medication use, messaging strategies, immigration impacts, Washington DC's decline, and Republican party messaging analysis. Also, addressing real pain, decorum in politics, precious metals investment, and vocal representation in politics alongside algorithmic mishaps.

Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 16min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 87: (Not-So) Super Tuesday
Nikki Haley's 2024 campaign is done. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they analyze Super Tuesday results, discuss the similarities between the 1980 and 2024 elections, and break down the corporate media meltdown to the Supreme Court's unanimous rejection of Colorado's lawfare. Mollie and David also share their culture picks for the week including "The Tourist."If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continues to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism that America needs.

Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
To Protect IVF, Respect Its Vast And Unprecedented Powers
Emma Waters, a senior research associate in the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at The Heritage Foundation, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to analyze the Alabama Supreme Court's embryo ruling and discuss policy solutions for the ethical problems posed by in vitro fertilization and other forms of assisted reproductive technology. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage on our country, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Many Absurdities Of Fani Willis's Legal Drama
Federalist D.C. Columnist Eddie Scarry and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky break down Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's prosecution of former President Donald Trump, discuss her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, and analyze the corporate media's cheerful coverage of all the absurdity. You can find Scarry's books including his latest, Liberal Misery: How the Hateful Left Sucks Joy Out of Everything and Everyone, here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage on our country, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Mar 1, 2024 • 36min
U.S. Foreign Policy Is Not 'OK'
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Grammy-nominated Five for Fighting singer and songwriter John Ondrasik joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new song "OK," which spotlights Hamas' October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, and weigh in on the connection between the current chaos in the Middle East, the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, and the Russia-Ukraine war.If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage on our country, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.You can find Five For Fighting's song and upcoming tour information here.

Feb 29, 2024 • 41min
Emily And Chris Salute Mitch McConnell (Sort Of)
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Common Sense Society Executive Editor Christopher Bedford and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky reflect on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's career and discuss what his retirement means for the Republican Party. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage on our country, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Feb 28, 2024 • 59min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 86: We Are The World
Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump's performances in the Michigan primary, debate the future of Nikki Haley's campaign, and analyze Shane Gillis's "Saturday Night Live" appearance. Mollie and David also share their culture picks for the week, including "The Greatest Night in Pop" and "Nightcrawler."If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continues to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism that America needs.