Federalist Radio Hour

Federalist Radio Hour

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.

Episodes

DHS Official: The Riots Won’t Stop Deportations Of Violent Illegal Aliens

June 12, 2025 • 30 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," the Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to give an update on the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, dive into the details about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's latest charge, and analyze corporate media and Democrats' response to the Los Angeles riots. 

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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 153: L.A. Riots

June 11, 2025 • 61 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they dissect the Los Angeles riots, analyze ABC's decision to drop Terry Moran, discuss Simone Biles' attack on Riley Gaines and women's sports, and give an update on Greta Thunberg. Mollie and David also review Becoming Led Zeppelin and Million Dollar Secret, and share their summer plans. 

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The Battle Between Law And Lawlessness Is Being Fought On The Streets Of L.A.

June 10, 2025 • 36 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," the Federation for American Immigration Reform's Ira Mehlman joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down the Los Angeles riots, explain the funding behind the chaos, and analyze the Democrat and corporate media's reactions to the mayhem. 

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Why Americans Should Care About Joe Biden’s Alleged Autopen

June 5, 2025 • 36 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mike Howell, the executive director of the Heritage Oversight Project, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss President Donald Trump's orders demanding an investigation into Joe Biden's cognitive decline and his alleged use of an autopen. 

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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 152: Another Antisemitic Attack

June 4, 2025 • 55 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway to discuss the corporate media's coverage of the Pearl Street Mall terrorist attack, explain how the Chinese Communist Party uses American universities to advance its agenda, and give an update on the FBI's attempt to bury access to key Russia collusion hoax documents. Mollie also shares about her experience in the new media seat a...
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The Rise Of The ‘American Intifada’

June 3, 2025 • 45 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Uri Kaufman, renowned historian and author, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the recent string of antisemitic violence in the U.S. and examine the connection between the "American Intifada" and anti-Israel presidents.

You can find Kaufman's book American Intifada: Israel, the Gaza War and the New Antisemitism here.

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Counting The Cost Of The Regulatory State

May 29, 2025 • 45 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Clyde Wayne Crews, the Fred L. Smith fellow in regulatory studies at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the expansion of executive action and break down how the resulting overregulation is costing Americans thousands of dollars every year. 

Read Crews' “Ten Thousand Commandments" report here. 

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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 151: Poland

May 28, 2025 • 66 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the murder of two Israeli embassy aides by a leftist radical, explain why Harvard deserves to lose its federal funding, analyze NPR's delusion that it is constitutionally entitled to tax dollars, and review former FBI Director James Comey's appearance on Jen Psaki's MSNBC show. Mollie also reflects on her travels in...
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Nathanael Blake: Why The Church Cannot Be Silent About The Sexual Revolution's Victims

May 27, 2025 • 49 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Nathanael Blake, a senior contributor to The Federalist and a fellow in the Life and Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to outline the harms the sexual revolution wreaked on society and what role the Church and Christian sexual morals play in protecting people from those harms. 

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Hollywood Doubles Down On DEI In Trump 2.0

May 22, 2025 • 45 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christian Toto, award-winning film critic, journalist, and founder of the Hollywood in Toto website and podcast, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the politicization of Hollywood, explore the reasons why Americans crave authentic entertainment content, and preview the hottest releases of the summer. 

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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 150: Cover-Up

May 21, 2025 • 57 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss how President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis fits into the cognitive decline cover-up, dive into the Epstein files and John F. Kennedy's assassination, and analyze Secretary of State Marco Rubio's explanation for importing Afrikaners into the U.S. David and Mollie also share some of their recent travels and record fin...
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James Comey’s Threat And Joe Biden’s Cancer

May 20, 2025 • 33 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss why law enforcement should take former FBI Director James Comey's "8647" threat against President Donald Trump seriously, review Comey's key role in the Russia collusion hoax, and discuss what former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis says about who ran the White House fo...
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Dave Brat Talks Tariffs, Inflation, And The Federal Budget

May 15, 2025 • 39 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Dave Brat, the senior vice president of business relations at Liberty University and former congressman from Virginia, joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to break down the Trump administration's tariff talks and explain what the corporate media get wrong about the stock market, inflation, and all things economy.

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‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 149: Jake Tapper

May 14, 2025 • 59 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze Jake Tapper's attempt to cover up his cover-up of Joe Biden's mental decline in his new book, discuss President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East, and share their thoughts on Qatar's jet gift offer. David and Mollie also share their reviews of The Four Seasons, Landman, and Arcade Fire's new album. 

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The New Pope And The Fight For Life

May 13, 2025 • 42 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Shawn Carney, founder, president, and CEO of 40 Days for Life, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to weigh in on how Pope Leo XIV's presence in the Vatican will differ from Pope Francis' tenure. Shawn and Matt also discuss Pope Leo XIV's stance on life in the womb.

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Inside The Study Exposing The Dangers Of Popular Abortion Pill

May 8, 2025 • 28 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Ryan  Anderson joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to go behind the scenes on a new landmark study showing the abortion drug mifepristone is more dangerous than previously thought and analyze wether the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will reevaluate the future of the popular pill.

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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 148: Pulitzers

May 7, 2025 • 46 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the pro-abortion propaganda that won a Pulitzer Prize, analyze Sen. John Fetterman's family drama, and weigh in on President Donald Trump's self-deportation policies. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on the band Devo, MobLand, and 10 Things I Hate About You.

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How The Vietnam War Shaped 50 Years Of Foreign Policy

May 6, 2025 • 44 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mark Moyar, the William P. Harris Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and discuss the effect the Vietnam War had on American foreign policy and global politics.

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Is America Back?

May 1, 2025 • 45 mins
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Derrick Morgan, executive vice president of The Heritage Foundation, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze the key policies that marked President Donald Trump's first 100 days, discuss how Americans received those, and preview the future priorities of the second Trump administration. 

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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 147: The First 100 Days

April 30, 2025 • 65 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they review the late David Horowitz's journey to conservatism, discuss how President Donald Trump's first 100 days have set the tone for his second administration, debate the definition of "free market," and analyze how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will react to new data showing the abortion pill is more dangerous than ...
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