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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 8, 2023 • 47min
Peachy Keenan On The Perks Of Being A ‘Domestic Extremist’
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Senior Contributor Peachy Keenan joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss why living a normal, healthy life is classified by the ruling class as extremism and share how to embrace the countercultural movement rejecting conformity. You can find Keenan's new book "Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War" here: https://www.regnery.com/9781684513529/domestic-extremist/
Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 9min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 49: Biden Bribery
Democrats are lying about the Biden family corruption investigation. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi to discuss the recent development in President Joe Biden's bribery scheme, analyze what Hunter Biden's latest legal ploy could mean for unconstitutional gun laws, consider the effects of Chris Licht's exit from CNN, and dispute the ruling class's obsession with prolonging the Russia Ukraine war. Mollie and David also discuss Mollie's raccoon problem and why they want to revisit George Orwell's writing.
Jun 6, 2023 • 47min
Patrick Deneen On ‘Regime Change’ And The ‘Postliberal Future’
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Patrick Deneen, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the rise of the elite ruling class, explain the shortcomings of populist attempts to combat it, and share the solutions he believes will usher in a post-liberal age.You can find Deneen's new book "Regime Change: Toward A Postliberal Future" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/618154/regime-change-by-patrick-j-deneen/
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
