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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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Jun 5, 2023 • 44min
The Case For Strategic Retreat
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Joel Webbon, president and founder of Right Response Ministries and the senior pastor of Covenant Bible Church in Texas, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new book "Fight By Flight: Why Leaving Godless Places is Loving Godless Places." You can find Webbon's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Flight-Leaving-Godless-Places/dp/B0C2SCMRBZ

Jun 2, 2023 • 35min
SCOTUS And The Shifting Concept Of Judicial Review
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," author James Masnov joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the merits of the Supreme Court's judicial review power and analyze how it impacts American constitutionalism. You can find Masnov's book "Rights Reign Supreme: An Intellectual History of Judicial Review and the Supreme Court" here: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/rights-reign-supreme/

Jun 1, 2023 • 28min
What’s The Point Of Power If You Don’t Want To Use It?
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 role political theater played in the debt deal and analyze how Republicans should leverage their power to secure accountability for the politicized bureaucracy.

May 31, 2023 • 56min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 48: Forever Primary
Organic conservative boycotts against corporations promoting the radical LGBT agenda are working. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss the results of the debt deal, analyze the effectiveness of blowback against Bud Light and Target, and review the Republican primary fight. Mollie and David also give an update on Mollie's Bible-reading journey.

May 30, 2023 • 50min
Navigating The National Obesity Crisis
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Western Correspondent Tristan Justice and Federalist Staff Writer Evita Duffy-Alfonso discuss the national obesity crisis and debate which nutrition, diet, and exercise regimes will get and keep Americans healthy.

May 29, 2023 • 53min
Vietnam POW Hal Kushner Remembers Long Captivity
On this Memorial Day episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," retired U.S. Army Col. Hal Kushner joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his life growing up during World War II, recount the five and a half years he spent as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, and share how life changed after he made it back to his family on U.S. soil.

May 26, 2023 • 38min
Debating The Conservative Approach To Generative A.I.
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Neil Chilson, a senior research fellow at The Center for Growth and Opportunity and former chief technologist at the Federal Trade Commission, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the rapid development of artificial intelligence and debate the role government regulation should play in this sector as thinking computer systems evolve. Read Chilson's essay here: https://outofcontrol.substack.com/p/a-modest-proposal-for-regulating

May 25, 2023 • 34min
It’s Official: Ron DeSantis Is Taking On Trump
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 President Donald Trump's polling problem, analyze Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign debut, and consider how voters will approach the 2024 GOP primary.

May 24, 2023 • 1h 3min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 47: 2024
Ron DeSantis plans to make a special announcement about 2024. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss what voters are looking for in a Republican presidential candidate, analyze the free speech arc of Elon Musk, lament the corporate media's coverage of the ongoing debt ceiling fight, and explain how the left uses corporations to push their preferred political narratives — especially during "pride" month. They also discuss David's recent deep dive into a history podcast and Mollie's reading of Joshua.

May 23, 2023 • 44min
Is Cancel Culture Over?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Evan Nierman, founder and CEO of Red Banyan, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to define cancel culture, explain who is at risk of getting canceled, and analyze the difference between manufactured scandal and true accountability. You can find Nierman's book "The Cancel Culture Curse: From Rage to Redemption in a World Gone Mad" here: https://www.cancelculture.com/