Federalist Radio Hour

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Common Sense Society Executive Editor Christopher Bedford joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how Republicans should leverage the imminent government shutdown to elevate issues that voters care about, break down the history of the nation's illegal border crossing woes, and analyze Sen. Mitt Romney's retirement announcement.

Will President Joe Biden finally face consequences for his role in the family influence-peddling scheme? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss the rationale behind House Republicans' impeachment inquiry, explain why Democrat efforts to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot make U.S. elections unfree and unfair, break down Democrats' "banned books" lie, and review the Kavanaugh confirmation smears. Mollie and David also share their culture picks for the week.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," FBI veteran Thomas J. Baker joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to detail the rapid deterioration of the nation's top law enforcement agency and discuss whether the FBI will ever embrace a culture of constitutionality over corruption. You can find Baker's new book "The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Staff Writer Evita Duffy-Alfonso, Federalist Assistant Editor Elle Purnell, and Federalist Staff Writer Jordan Boyd join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky for a roundtable discussion about the profound effects 9/11 and the subsequent "war on terror" have had on the people who were too young to understand in 2001.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mark Hemingway, Federalist book editor and senior writer at RealClear Investigations, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down the loophole that lets Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss funnel millions to leftist fundraising groups in the U.S. and discuss why Republicans and Democrats should have an interest in curbing foreign influence in American elections. Read Hemingway's article "The Progressive Benefactor Who Makes U.S. Barriers to Foreign Cash Look Like Swiss Cheese" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sohrab Ahmari joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky and Common Sense Society Executive Editor Christopher Bedford to discuss the rise of "private tyranny" and explain how the working class should navigate an economy dominated by power-hungry big businesses.You can find Ahmari's new book "Tyranny, Inc.: How Private Power Crushed American Liberty--and What to Do About It" here.

Former President Donald Trump is comfortably leading the Republican presidential candidate pack. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they further analyze 2024 developments, explore how President Joe Biden's age and track record will sit with voters, discuss the Washington Post National Columnist Philip Bump's embarrassing weekend interview, and break down the Anti-Defamation League's central role in advancing the partisan left's agenda. Mollie and David also share their top culture picks for the week, including "Daisy Jones & The Six," and discuss the Jewish holiday Purim.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Ken Klippenstein, an investigative reporter at The Intercept, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to brief listeners on the national security state's latest technologies and explore the lack of debate on the dangers posed by the federal government's secretive attempts to surveil Americans. Read Klippenstein's article "U.S. Spy Agency Dreams Of Surveillance Underwear It's Calling 'Smart ePANTS” here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Staff Editor Samuel Mangold-Lenett and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky break down the success of alternative entertainment productions like "The Chosen" and "Sound of Freedom," explain why Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond" resonates with Americans, and discuss the policy issues voters care about most going into 2024.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Bedford, executive editor at the Common Sense Society, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the mental and physical decline of America's political leaders and how that affects the future of populism. Bedford and Jashinsky also answer listeners' burning questions.