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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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Oct 3, 2025 • 43min
Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Government Shutdown
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Veronique de Rugy, the George Gibbs chair in political economy and senior research fellow at George Mason University's Mercatus Center, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the conditions that led to the current government shutdown, analyze whether Congress will ever rein in the national debt, and discuss what elected officials need to do to resolve the latest spending disagreement. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Oct 2, 2025 • 45min
‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Shawn Fleetwood, Ep. 12: Pete Hegseth Says What We're All Thinking
On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold breaks down the curious case of an illegal alien becoming the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools. Plus, Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood joins to recap Pete Hegseth’s refreshing military address and preview the biggest cases of the upcoming SCOTUS term. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Oct 1, 2025 • 59min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 169: Shutdown
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss what the latest government shutdown means for Republicans and Democrats, analyze the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, and share their thoughts on President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. Mollie and David also review the NFL's pick for the Super Bowl halftime show, House of Guinness, and Slow Horses. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Sep 30, 2025 • 45min
Political Prisoner Peter Navarro On Crushing Democrat Lawfare Before It Comes For You Too
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Peter Navarro, White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to share his experience as the first senior White House official ever to be put in prison for contempt of Congress. Navarro also explains the importance of crushing Democrat lawfare now so it can't be further weaponized if the blue party regains power. You can find Navarro's book I Went to Prison So You Won't Have To: A Love and Lawfare Story in Trump Land here. Read more about Navarro's fight against lawfare here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

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Sep 26, 2025 • 47min
Inside The Key Cases Shaping The Next SCOTUS Term
John Bursch, a senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, joins to dissect how landmark Supreme Court cases will affect women’s sports and free speech. He explains critical laws like Hecox and BPJ aimed at protecting female athletics across 27 states. They delve into a counseling case in Colorado that highlights free speech tensions. Bursch critiques media biases and discusses the ongoing cultural battles in courts, emphasizing the need for legislative courage to address these contentious social issues.

Sep 25, 2025 • 58min
'The Kylee Cast' feat. Megan Basham, Ep. 11: What To Make Of Charlie Kirk's Massive Memorial
On this week's episode of "The Kylee Cast," Daily Wire culture reporter and author Megan Basham joins Kylee Griswold to discuss the stadium memorial service for Charlie Kirk. Plus, another left-wing terrorist strikes at an ICE facility, and the media and weak-willed Republicans react exactly as you'd expect.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 12min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 168: Kirk Memorial And Jimmy Kimmel
David and Mollie reflect on the atmosphere of Charlie Kirk's memorial service, highlighting faith-focused remarks and community spirit. They dive into the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's comments and the fallout with affiliate broadcasters. The hosts also contemplate the implications of a Supreme Court case that challenges the administrative state's reach. From debates on FCC regulations to cultural recommendations, this discussion balances serious issues with lighthearted insights into food and entertainment.

Sep 23, 2025 • 47min
Eddie Scarry On The Democrat Party’s Collapse Into Anti-Americanism
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist D.C. Columnist Eddie Scarry joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain how Democrats' rejection of the founding principles that make America great fuels the nation's identity crisis and threatens the future of the country. You can find Scarry's book Traitors: The Democrat Party’s Collapse into Anti-American Filth here.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Sep 19, 2025 • 44min
Enforcing Rule Of Law In An Age Defined By Democrat Lawfare
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Judicial Watch attorney Christina Bobb joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to give new details about the FBI's 2022 raid on Mar-A-Lago and discuss the rule of law remedies that can combat the chilling effects of Democrat lawfare.You can find Bobb's book Defiant: Inside the Mar-a-Lago Raid and the Left's Ongoing Lawfare here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Sep 18, 2025 • 43min
'The Kylee Cast' With Kylee Griswold, Ep. 10: Democrats' Political Violence Problem
On this week’s episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Kylee Griswold debunks Democrats’ false narratives that political violence is a problem on “both sides,” and that Jimmy Kimmel’s firing is “cancel culture.” Plus, Federalist columnist and author Eddie Scarry joins to talk about his new book, “Traitors: The Democrat Party’s Collapse into Anti-American Filth.”


