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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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Nov 24, 2022 • 40min
A Lonely America Is A Broken America
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Stella Morabito, author and senior contributor at The Federalist, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss her new book "The Weaponization of Loneliness: How Tyrants Stoke Our Fear of Isolation to Silence, Divide, and Conquer."You can find Morabito's book here: https://posthillpress.com/book/the-weaponization-of-loneliness-how-tyrants-stoke-our-fear-of-isolation-to-silence-divide-and-conquer

Nov 23, 2022 • 45min
‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 22: Elon Musk’s Twitter
On this episode of “You’re Wrong,” a production of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi consider how much Twitter shifted away from its anti-free speech rampage under Elon Musk's leadership, debate why and when the GOP should investigate the Biden family corruption, discuss what House Republicans' top priorities should be now that they are in power, and share their Thanksgiving plans.

Nov 22, 2022 • 44min
A Deep Dive Into New Dangers Of The Post-Covid Biomedical Security State
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, a fellow and director at the Ethics and Public Policy Center's Bioethics and American Democracy Program, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new book "The New Abnormal: The Rise of the Biomedical Security State."You can find Kheriaty's book here: https://www.aaronkheriaty.com/books

Nov 21, 2022 • 46min
‘Paper Belt On Fire’: Michael Gibson On The Plot To Save America From Academia
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Michael Gibson, co-founder of the venture capital fund 1517, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new book "Paper Belt on Fire: How Renegade Investors Sparked A Revolt Against The University" and explain how to avoid the pitfalls of the higher education establishment.Find Gibson's book here: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/paper-belt-fire/

Nov 18, 2022 • 35min
The History Of Corporations, From Ancient Rome To Modern America
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," William Magnuson, a professor at Texas A&M University's School of Law, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new book "For Profit: A History of Corporations."You can find Magnuson's book here: https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/william-magnuson/for-profit/9781541601581/

Nov 17, 2022 • 44min
The GOP’s Wild Week
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 Republican senators' decision to pass legislation that destroys conscience protections for Christians who believe in traditional marriage. They also examine the decline of the GOP establishment and consider Ronald Reagan's advice for Republicans to raise "a banner of bold colors, no pale pastels."

Nov 16, 2022 • 43min
How Covid Emboldened Authoritarianism On College Campuses
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Ellie Puentes, a former Union College student who was expelled for refusing to get the Covid booster shot, joins Federalist Staff Writer Evita Duffy to share her story and discuss how the pandemic emboldened authoritarianism on college campuses.

Nov 15, 2022 • 55min
‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 21: ‘Candidate Quality’
On this episode of “You’re Wrong,” a production of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi explain why it's unwise to blame all of Republicans' election losses on "candidate quality," discuss what's going to happen to the GOP establishment, and touch on the media's treatment of former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Nov 14, 2022 • 42min
What Can Republicans Do To Help Families?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Patrick Brown, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss which public policy solutions will support Americans who want to grow their families and raise their children well.

Nov 11, 2022 • 24min
Why Hillsdale College Is Opening A New Center For Military And Geopolitical Strategy
Dr. Edward Gutiérrez is a military historian examining the intersection of war, strategy, and ethics. He is the Director of Hillsdale’s Center for Military History and Grand Strategy. Gutiérrez joins The Federalist's Executive Editor Joy Pullmann for a conversation on After Action Reports, U.S. Grand Strategy, and the intersection of history and current events.