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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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Mar 28, 2023 • 39min
'House On Fire': How One Graphic Novelist Explored COVID
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," writer and artist Matthew Battaglia joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new graphic novel "House on Fire" and the importance of keeping a creative record in a digital world. You can find Battaglia's book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/house-on-fire-matthew-battaglia/1142336693

Mar 27, 2023 • 44min
Inside The Life And Legacy Of Justice Antonin Scalia
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," historian and author James Rosen joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to give a behind-the-scenes look at the life, work, and legacy of Justice Antonin Scalia and discuss how the late originalist changed the way the judiciary system thinks about the law.You can find Rosen's book "Scalia: Rise to Greatness, 1936 to 1986" here: https://www.regnery.com/9781684512270/scalia/

Mar 24, 2023 • 40min
The Fall And Rise Of New York
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," director and writer Matthew Taylor joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new film "Gotham: The Fall and Rise of New York" documenting the history of crime in New York City. He also explains how policy innovation can restore declining urban centers. You can watch the film here: https://gothammovie.com/

Mar 23, 2023 • 32min
Jason Whitlock On Masculinity And Victimhood
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Blaze TV Host Jason Whitlock joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to explore the role of men in America and share how our nation's embrace of a culture of victimhood leads to destructive consequences instead of the benefits of self-reflection.

Mar 22, 2023 • 41min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 38: ‘Woke’
How do you define "woke"? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they debate the effectiveness of the word "woke" as a political tool, explain why Americans shouldn't listen to the people who mismanaged multiple wars in the Middle East, and analyze Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' track record. Mollie and David also share their top movie and music recommendations for the week.

Mar 21, 2023 • 47min
A Conversation With Marianne Williamson
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," 2024 presidential candidate and bestselling author Marianne Williamson joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how political and media corruption are harming the plight of hardworking Americans, share her spirituality, and explain what she thinks it takes to challenge the sitting president of the United States.

Mar 20, 2023 • 36min
David McCormick On His 'Battle Plan' For America
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," David McCormick, former CEO of Bridgewater Associates and a former candidate for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss why the country is headed in the wrong direction and outline the conservative agenda that he believes can renew the nation. You can find McCormick's book "Superpower in Peril: A Battle Plan to Renew America" here: https://www.centerstreet.com/titles/david-mccormick/superpower-in-peril/9781546001959/

Mar 17, 2023 • 27min
Green Fantasies Are Putting Lobster Fishermen Out Of Business
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Steve Milloy, board member and senior policy fellow at the Energy and Environment Legal Institute, and Jerry Leeman, a commercial fishing boat captain in Massachusetts, join Federalist Western Correspondent Tristan Justice to discuss how the Biden administration's green policy expansions, such as offshore wind farms, are damaging the wildlife and the fishermen who have called the East Coast home for decades.

Mar 16, 2023 • 36min
Former Rep. Mayra Flores On Congress And The Border Crisis
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mayra Flores, former congresswoman and senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss her time in Congress, explain how cartels are taking advantage of the Biden administration's lax border policies, and analyze the Republican strategy for making gains with Hispanic American voters.

Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 1min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 37: Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank is in shambles but who is to blame? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss the consequences of the Biden administration's economic policies, analyze the potential 2024 presidential candidates' views on the Russia-Ukraine war, reflect on the evolution of President Joe Biden's lying, and examine Lachlan Markay's unnecessary apology to the music industry. Mollie and David also share their culture picks for the week.