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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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Jul 28, 2023 • 33min
How To Prevent Tragedies At School
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Wayne Black, who has more than 45 years of professional security experience, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how to protect students and teachers from active threats and why parents should get involved in advocating for security on grade school campuses nationwide. You can find Black's book "School Insecurity: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators on School Security, Protecting Your Children, and Fostering a Safe Learning Environment" here.

Jul 27, 2023 • 52min
Ailing Leaders And Hidden Statues
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 nation's aging ruling class, analyze the differences between reckoning and reconciliation, and explain why the "honest debate" over statues and monuments wasn't very honest from the start. Read "A Reckoning, Not A Reconciliation: Exposing The Statue-Smashers' Lies" here.

Jul 26, 2023 • 56min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 56: Barbenheimer
Was "Barbie" really a feminist flop? Is Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" a fair depiction of the Manhattan Project leader? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss the recent Biden family corruption developments, express frustration about corporate media's treatment of deep state corruption, explain why the left treats conservatives as second-class citizens, and compare and contrast Greta Gerwig's latest female-focused film with reality.

Jul 25, 2023 • 36min
Behind An Award-Winning Documentary On The Border Crisis
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Jeff Bemiss, the co-director and producer of the award-winning documentary "Missing In Brooks County," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the creation of his film and analyze the relationship between the ongoing border crisis and the tragedies plaguing Americans and migrants. You can find the documentary here.

Jul 24, 2023 • 44min
Christopher Rufo On 'America's Cultural Revolution'
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Rufo, a senior fellow and director of the initiative on critical race theory at the Manhattan Institute, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down how the left captured the nation's institutions and discuss how conservatives should address radical issues like critical race theory. You can find Rufo's book "America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything" here.

Jul 21, 2023 • 40min
Liz Wheeler On The Left’s Last Grasp For Power Over Parents
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Liz Wheeler, host of "The Liz Wheeler Show," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down the left's attempts at reengineering key institutions and share the game plan she thinks will best protect children from the Marxist ideology wreaking havoc on American culture.You can pre-order Wheeler's book "Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America's Kids" here.

Jul 20, 2023 • 36min
303 Creative, Media Smears, And The Fight For Religious Freedom With Kristin Waggoner
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Kristen Waggoner, CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down her recent 303 Creative Supreme Court victory, analyze the corporate media's willfully ignorant reaction to the decision, and discuss the key constitutional dilemmas that could make their way to the forefront of the fight to preserve Americans' rights soon.

Jul 19, 2023 • 1h
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 55: Signing Statements
Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss Tucker Carlson's grilling of 2024 GOP presidential candidates, analyze Ron DeSantis' response to the potential arrest of former President Donald Trump, and express frustration that Senate Republicans won't get on board with Sen. Tommy Tuberville's fight against taxpayer-funded abortion in the military, and debate the merits of signing statements. Mollie also shares her thoughts on the new "Mission Impossible" movie, and David discusses his criticisms of Robert Oppenheimer.

Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 2min
Dive Deep Into The Dangerous 'New Financial World Order'
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Carol Roth, a recovering investment banker, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the new war on wealth and explain why global elites' emphasis on owning nothing and sharing everything is harmful. You can find Roth's book "You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back" here.

Jul 17, 2023 • 31min
Kim Strassel On ‘The Biden Malaise’
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Kimberley Strassel, a member of The Wall Street Journal editorial board, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss her new book "The Biden Malaise: How America Bounces Back from Joe Biden's Dismal Repeat of the Jimmy Carter Years."You can find Strassel's book here.