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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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Aug 25, 2023 • 38min
Joe Allen On The 'Dark Aeon' Of Transhumanism
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Joe Allen, a producer and editor for Bannon’s War Room and Federalist contributor, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss transhumanism and explain how technological advancements and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence negatively impact humanity. You can find Allen's new book "Dark Aeon: Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity" here.

Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 5min
Federalist Debate Special: Is The GOP Changing?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Bedford, executive editor at the Common Sense Society, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to analyze the first 2024 GOP primary debate, discuss the significance of former President Donald Trump's interview with Tucker Carlson, and examine how the Republican party is changing.

Aug 23, 2023 • 56min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 60: The GOP Debate
Will the first GOP debate be a snoozefest? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they preview what they expect from Wednesday's Republican primary debate and former President Donald Trump's decision to skip the event for an interview with Tucker Carlson. They also discuss David's change of heart about Oliver Anthony's music, explain just how deep Department of Justice corruption runs, and analyze the corporate media's failing upward hiring strategy.

Aug 22, 2023 • 38min
Bill Courtney's Amazing Stories Of 'Normal Folks'
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Coach Bill Courtney, founder and CEO of Classic American Hardwoods and the subject of the 2012 Academy Award-winning documentary "Undefeated," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his dive into coaching football, explain why the world needs "An Army Of Normal Folks," and share the success story of his dedicated friend and coworker Sam Quinn, who he recently lost to cancer. Read Courtney's tribute to Quinn here.

Aug 21, 2023 • 38min
What The Right Gets Right And Wrong About Climate
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Ethan Brown, a writer and commentator for Young Voices and host of "The Sweaty Penguin" podcast, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss climate change alarmism and explain why nuance must be added to conversations about the environment.

Aug 18, 2023 • 34min
Catch Up On The Biden Family News The Media Buried This Week
Christopher Bedford and Sarah Bedford analyze the Biden family corruption news, discuss the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation, and explore the ongoing special counsel investigation. They delve into the Hunter Biden legal saga, the significance of newly discovered evidence, and the potential corruption surrounding the investigation. They also discuss the dynamics of the Biden family and the involvement of Whiting Bulger's nephew in Biden's business dealings.

Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 59: ‘Rich Men North Of Richmond’
Another week means another batch of charges against former President Donald Trump. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they break down the Georgia election lawsuit at the center of the fourth criminal indictment against Trump, explain why Democrats get a free pass to challenge elections but Republicans don't, share their thoughts on Argentinian presidential candidate Javier Milei, and discuss the Maui fire catastrophe. Mollie and David also debate whether Oliver Anthony's viral song “Rich Men North Of Richmond" is a fair assessment of the state of the nation.

Aug 16, 2023 • 47min
The ‘Untold Story’ Of Kabul’s Collapse
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Jerry Dunleavy, an investigator for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and James Hasson, who received the Bronze Star Medal for his time in Afghanistan, join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to recount the United States' chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, share the harrowing details about what happened on the ground in Kabul, and explain how the catastrophe will affect the nation's foreign policy for years to come. You can find Dunleavy and Hasson's book "Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End" here.

Aug 15, 2023 • 38min
Should You ‘Woke-Proof Your Life’?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Teresa Mull, author and assistant editor at The Spectator World, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to explore the relationship between wokeness and modernity and discuss the various ways Americans can live a fulfilling life in a world increasingly inundated by progressive ideology. You can find Mull's book "Woke-Proof Your Life: A Handbook on Escaping Modern, Political Madness and Shielding Yourself and Your Family by Living a More Self-Sufficient, Fulfilling Life" here.

Aug 14, 2023 • 54min
Do Most Women Know The Truth About Feminism? With Carrie Gress
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Carrie Gress, author and a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to break down the havoc half a century of feminism has wreaked on society and expose the lie that "smashing the patriarchy" will fix females and satisfy their desire for fulfilled womanhood for good.You can find Gress' book "The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us" here.