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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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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 14min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 167: Charlie Kirk
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss what made Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk effective, explain what his death and the response to it mean for the future of the nation, and debunk the both-sides-ism plaguing conversations about political violence.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 16, 2025 • 46min
‘What Would Charlie Kirk Do?’: Young Conservatives Right A Wrong At Clemson University
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Jack Lyle and Jackson Heaberlin of Clemson University's College Republicans chapter join Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk, analyze the alarming responses to the murder, and share how Kirk's martyrdom has motivated them to live more boldly and faithfully than ever before.Read more about Clemson's decision to fire an employee who allegedly urged others to be like Charlie Kirk’s killer 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 12, 2025 • 43min
‘The Reckoning:’ Sorting Covid Facts From Authoritarian Fiction
Will Americans ever get the Covid reckoning we deserve? On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, historian Thomas Beckett Kane joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on how bureaucrats seized panic over Covid-19 to enact an authoritarian agenda that affected Americans for years. You can preorder Kane's book. The Reckoning: A Definitive History of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Absurdities, 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 11, 2025 • 34min
'The Kylee Cast' With Kylee Griswold, Ep. 9: Charlie Kirk Was Martyred. What Now?
On this episode of The Kylee Cast, Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold honors Charlie Kirk's faith, life, and legacy and addresses what's next for everyone left behind. Plus, Rev. Hans Fiene shares how, like Kirk, you too can be assured of life after death.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.

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 13min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 166: A Conversation On Crime
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss reactions to the brutal murder of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, analyze the Israeli airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and the U.S. strike on a narco boat from Venezuela, and review an excerpt from Vice President Kamala Harris' new book. Mollie and David also recommend culture picks, including For All Mankind and Highest 2 Lowest.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 9, 2025 • 45min
Counting The Cost Of Climate Lawfare
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Jason Isaac, founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the climate cult coordinates with Democrat states to attack America First energy policies and analyze the cost an influx of climate-focused lawsuits has on American pocketbooks.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 5, 2025 • 55min
Democrats’ Primary Dilemma And The Mood Of The Country Under Trump 2.0
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, pollster John McLaughlin joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to put a finger on the pulse of the country months into President Donald Trump's second term and preview Americans' feelings about how the economy, deep state corruption, and more will affect Democrats' candidate choice and upcoming elections.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 4, 2025 • 53min
‘The Kylee Cast’ With Kylee Griswold, Ep. 8: Which Is Worse? Birth Control Or Tim Kaine
On this episode of ‘The Kylee Cast,’ Kylee Griswold discusses ‘Christian Nationalism’ and debunks Tim Kaine’s ignorant argument that our rights come from government, not God. Plus, media discover Trump is alive! (Duh.) And special guests Joy Pullmann and Elle Purnell talk birth control, marriage, motherhood, and more.

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Sep 3, 2025 • 51min
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 165: Another Trans Shooter
Examine the implications of Trump’s meeting with Poland’s new president amidst political shifts. Delve into the media's portrayal of a Minnesota shooting involving a transgender individual, critiquing the narratives surrounding identity and violence. Explore free speech challenges in Britain through the lens of social media and cultural shifts. Discuss the importance of courage and credibility in addressing contentious topics. End with personal concert stories and reflections on nostalgic TV shows. It's a thought-provoking conversation on society's current dynamics.

Sep 2, 2025 • 53min
Were These American Wars Worth It?
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Ivan Eland, a senior fellow at the Independent Institute and director of the Independent Institute's Center on Peace & Liberty, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how domestic factors affect U.S. involvement in conflicts at home and abroad and probe whether certain wars were worth the cost they had on Americans' constitutional rights. You can find Eland's book Domestic Causes of American Wars: Economic & Political Triggers 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.


