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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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Jan 5, 2023 • 44min
Congress, Interrupted
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Bedford, executive editor at the Common Sense Society, and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky analyze the third day of the House speaker fight and contemplate whether the GOP will bring real change to Congress.

Jan 4, 2023 • 23min
Raymond Arroyo On The Life And Legacy Of Pope Benedict XVI
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Raymond Arroyo, managing editor and lead anchor for EWTN News, joins Federalist Staff Writer Evita Duffy-Alfonso to reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI and explain what his death means for the future of the Catholic Church.

Jan 3, 2023 • 50min
The GOP's Problems Are Bigger Than Kevin McCarthy
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky analyze the speaker vote in the House of Representatives and explain how GOP leadership failures before the midterm elections led to the chaos that currently plagues the Republican party.

Jan 2, 2023 • 48min
Cartel Country: The Untold Story Of America’s Black Market On The Border
On this special episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," follow Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson, Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky, and reporter David Agren as they record the stories of migrants who, desperate to enter the U.S., inevitably cross paths with powerful cartels. From shelters to the Rio Grande, “Cartel Country” goes where most of the media won’t, revealing a tragic reality they ignore: America’s byzantine border policies enable a vast black market for human smuggling.Watch the full documentary here: https://thefederalist.com/videos/cartel-country-the-untold-story-of-americas-black-market-on-the-border-full-documentary/

Dec 30, 2022 • 42min
Lessons On Industrial Policy From Silicon Valley And Ronald Reagan
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Wells King, research director at American Compass, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how policymakers can harness history to address the economic problems of today, prioritize national interest, and advocate for deregulation.

Dec 29, 2022 • 49min
Chris Airs His Grievances For A Third Year
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Common Sense Society Executive Editor Christopher Bedford joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to air his 2022 grievances which include a burned Christmas sweater, urban crime, and people who make kids wear masks.

Dec 28, 2022 • 56min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 26: Year-End Mailbag
On this special episode of “You’re Wrong,” a production of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi answer questions from listeners, share behind-the-scenes stories from their careers as journalists, and give end-of-the-year culture recommendations.

Dec 27, 2022 • 1h 1min
The Group Chat’s Roadmap To Save America
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Rachel Bovard, senior tech columnist at The Federalist and senior director of policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute, and Inez Feltscher Stepman, senior contributor at The Federalist and senior policy analyst at Independent Women’s Forum, reunite with Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to offer policy solutions for the newly-elected GOP House to prioritize during the next legislative session.

Dec 26, 2022 • 44min
Trevor Noah’s Disastrous ‘Daily Show’ Tenure
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Staff Editor Samuel Mangold-Lenett joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the rise and fall of former "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah. Read Mangold-Lenett's article "Trevor Noah Couldn’t Balance Comedy And Propaganda As Host Of ‘The Daily Show’" here: https://thefederalist.com/2022/12/12/trevor-noah-couldnt-balance-comedy-and-propaganda-as-host-of-the-daily-show/

Dec 23, 2022 • 41min
How To Have A Happy Christmas
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Common Sense Society Executive Editor Christopher Bedford and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky share their favorite Christmas traditions, give drink and food recommendations, and explain what it takes to have a happy holiday season.