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Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 24min
The Evolution Of Western Philosophy On Free Markets
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Jacob Soll, a professor of philosophy, history, and accounting at the University of Southern California, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new book "Free Market: The History of an Idea." You can find Soll's book here: https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/jacob-soll/free-market/9780465049707/
Sep 5, 2022 • 35min
From The Tea Party To Trump And Beyond
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Miriam Weaver (Mock) and Amy Jo Clark (Daisy), hosts of the "Chicks on the Right" show, join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the evolution of the Republican Party from the Tea Party years to the rise of Donald Trump, and beyond.You can find the "Chicks on the Right" show here: https://chicksonright.com/
Sep 2, 2022 • 37min
Is Radical Campus Leftism Creating More Conservatives?
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Carine Hajjar, a Harvard graduate and Joseph Rago Fellow at The Wall Street Journal through The Fund for American Studies, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss college campuses' ongoing hostility toward freedom of speech and what happens when universities such as Harvard let progressive students and staff control the discourse.
Sep 1, 2022 • 37min
Biden’s Prime-Time Speech Is Dems’ Midterm Strategy: The GOP Should Go On Offense
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky and Federalist Senior Editor Christopher Bedford preview President Joe Biden's prime-time address and discuss why Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell should think twice before continuing to shun Trump-endorsed candidates.
Aug 31, 2022 • 52min
Madeline & Emily On The Boring Depravity Of The VMAs
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky and Federalist Managing Editor Madeline Osburn discuss what the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards mean for U.S. culture and politics.
Aug 29, 2022 • 45min
Why Aren't Working-Age Men Working?
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Nicholas Eberstadt, who holds the Henry Wendt chair in political economy at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky for a conversation about national staffing shortages and why high numbers of "prime working-age" American men are not working. You can find Eberstadt's new book "Men Without Work: Post-Pandemic Edition" here: https://templetonpress.org/books/men-without-work-2/
Aug 25, 2022 • 58min
Nobody Knows Woke Capital Like Ousted Levi’s Exec Jennifer Sey
Jennifer Sey was poised to become the next CEO of Levi & Strauss Co. before she ended her career with the company on February 13, 2022, after the company demanded she cease her outspoken opinions on school lockdowns and mask mandates. Sey joins Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky for a conversation on how corporations now make decisions based on politics and whether that accurately reflects the demands of consumers. They also discuss today's robber barons, girl bosses, and the American obsession with branding.
Aug 24, 2022 • 52min
Will The GOP Make Even Bigger Gains With Hispanic Voters?
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, congressional candidate Cassy Garcia, who is vying to unseat the Democrat in Texas' 28th district; Carolina Amesty, who recently won the Republican primary for Florida's 45th district; and Abraham Enriquez, who is founder and president of Bienvenido US, join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss why Hispanic voters are turning away from the Democrat party for the GOP and whether that trend will last.
Aug 23, 2022 • 41min
The Case Against College
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, author and podcast host Timothy J. Gordon joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new book "Don't Go to College: A Case for Revolution" and explain exactly why young people should rethink enrolling in higher education. You can find the book by Gordon and Michael Robillard here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dont-go-to-college-timothy-gordon/1141502430You can find Gordon's website here: https://www.timothyjgordon.com/
Aug 22, 2022 • 49min
How Alaska’s Confusing Ranked-Choice Voting Is Really A Scheme To Keep Murkowski In Office
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Joel Davidson, editor-in-chief of the Alaska Watchman, joins Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson, his brother, and Federalist Senior Editor Christopher Bedford to explain how Alaskans were hoodwinked into a hopelessly complex ranked-choice voting scheme designed to benefit incumbent Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is seeking a fourth full term in the Senate this November.
