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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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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/

May 22, 2023 • 39min
Fiscal Failure And The Future Of Crypto
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tho Bishop, communications director for the Mises Institute, joins Federalist Staff Editor Sam Mangold-Lenett to discuss U.S. fiscal policy, the weaponization of banking, and the role cryptocurrency could play in coming years.

May 19, 2023 • 37min
Why We’re All Victims Of Democrats’ Civil War
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 degradation of American cities, analyze Democrats' infighting, and preview how rampant postmodernist thinking will affect the 2024 election.

May 18, 2023 • 37min
Josh Hawley On The Perils Of Postmodern Masculinity
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sen. Josh Hawley joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the nation's masculinity crisis and explain why men of character are necessary for American society to function. You can find Hawley's new book "Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs" here: https://www.regnery.com/9781684513574/manhood/

May 17, 2023 • 1h 2min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 46: Banana Republic
The Durham report confirmed our worst suspicions about the Russia collusion hoax. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they review how Democrats, the corporate media, and the FBI colluded in a partisan coup to undermine Donald Trump, his presidency, and the trust of the American people. Mollie and David also analyze Trump's recent CNN interview, debate what it would take to "end" the Russia-Ukraine war, and share their culture recommendations for the week.

May 16, 2023 • 30min
Emergency Pod: We Have The Durham Report
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist CEO Sean Davis and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky review the recently released Durham report and discuss the implications it has on the state of the nation. They also analyze the FBI's long history of corruption, explain the corporate media's complicity in the chaos, and share the drastic measures that must be taken to institute reform.

May 15, 2023 • 35min
A 'War On Virtue'
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Bill Donohue, president and CEO of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the benefits of restoring a virtue-driven society and how to stop the ruling class from eradicating universal morality. You can find Donohue's book "War on Virtue: How the Ruling Class is Killing the American Dream" here:https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-war-on-virtue/

May 12, 2023 • 53min
Rethinking SCOTUS
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Hadley Arkes, legal philosopher and founding director of the James Wilson Institute on Natural Rights and the American Founding, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the relationship between "originalism" and "natural law" and explain how underlying moral truths should inform conservative judicial thinking. You can find Arkes' book "Mere Natural Law: Originalism and the Anchoring Truths of the Constitution" here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mere-Natural-Law/Hadley-Arkes/9781684513017


