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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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Feb 23, 2022 • 40min
How Biden's Weak Foreign Policy Is Shaping The Ukraine Crisis
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down how President Joe Biden's weak foreign policy track record sets the U.S. up for disaster when it comes to responding to the Ukraine crisis.

Feb 22, 2022 • 37min
Why John Ondrasik Wants American Leadership
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss why he wants American leadership and how he is using his music to encourage it.

Feb 21, 2022 • 48min
The Dystopic Power Grab Nobody Is Talking About
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Matthew Mehan, director of academic programs for Hillsdale in Washington D.C. and assistant professor of government for the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss what happens when governments use their "kill switch" emergency powers to control their citizens.

Feb 18, 2022 • 31min
Prime Minister Cinnamon Latte And The Hubris Of Elite Technocrats
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Senior Editor Christopher Bedford joins Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is using his power to crack down on political dissidents and why similar actions embolden elite technocrats.

Feb 17, 2022 • 43min
The Inside Story Of China’s Hollywood Takeover
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Erich Schwartzel, a film industry reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his book "Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy" and break down the cultural tension between the U.S. and China in the entertainment industry. […]

Feb 16, 2022 • 41min
Why The Durham Findings Dwarf Watergate
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Benjamin Weingarten, a senior contributor at The Federalist and deputy editor of RealClearInvestigations, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down why Special Counsel John Durham's findings exposing Democrats' role in the Russian collusion hoax dwarf the Watergate scandal.

Feb 15, 2022 • 44min
Don’t Let Modernity Make You Miserable
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Arthur Brooks, professor of management practice at the Harvard Business School and a contributing writer at The Atlantic, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new book "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, And Deep Purpose In The Second Half Of Life."

Feb 14, 2022 • 59min
Why The Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparked A Generational War
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Inez Stepman, a senior policy analyst at the Independent Women's Forum and host of the "High Noon" podcast, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to analyze why the Super Bowl halftime show sparked a generational war.

Feb 11, 2022 • 43min
The Cincinnati Bengals' Unbelievable Ascent To The Super Bowl
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Cincinnati Bengals superfan Colby Hall joins Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson to discuss his favorite NFL team's unbelievable ascent to Super Bowl LVI.

Feb 11, 2022 • 50min
Understanding China: Chris Fenton On The Evolution Of Our Relationship With Beijing
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Chris Fenton, author of "Feeding The Dragon: Inside the Trillion-Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the dangers of communist China's grip on Hollywood and now the global stage by hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics.