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.

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December 5, 2025 49 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Neil Chilson, former FTC chief technologist and head of AI policy at the Abundance Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to sort through the fact and fiction about artificial intelligence, explain AI's role in the job market, health care, and politics, and examine the legal challenges that come with governing its use.

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On this episode of "The Kylee Cast," tech expert and author Clare Morell joins Kylee Griswold to explain why a screen-free childhood is not only necessary but possible! Clare and Kylee dive into why interactive screens are particularly problematic, the dangers of screens and AI in classrooms, the myth of parental controls, and why screens are less like harmful digital sugar and more like deadly digital fentanyl.

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Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze the Washington Post's latest anonymously-sourced hoax targeting Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, discuss the implications of an Afghan national's suspected terrorist attack on two national guardsmen in Washington, D.C., and explain the latest Somali scam out of Minnesota. Mollie and David also review Richard Ayoade's ...
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December 2, 2025 43 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Doug DeVos, businessman and chair of the National Constitution Center, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze the state of the American Dream and discuss what it will take to return to the nation's founding principles.

Read DeVos' book Believe!: A Timeless Endorsement of American Principles here.

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On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Tom Tiffany, representative for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district and Republican candidate for governor of America's Dairyland, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss Democrats' Arctic Frost spy campaign against members of the GOP, dive into the implications of the Epstein files controversy, and preview his plan to prevent the blue-ing of the Badger ...
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November 25, 2025 44 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Kevin Slack, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the role faith played in the colonists' first Thanksgiving and analyze how that monumental event paved the way for the American Revolution. 

Check out the six-part “Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization” educational series here

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On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to share the GOP's plan for next year's midterm elections, review President Donald Trump's accomplishments so far, and discuss how Democrats' radicalism squares with voters' top concerns. 

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On this “Part II” episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Kylee Griswold is joined by Christian boy mom, entrepreneur, and political activist Suzanna Hake, who tells about the triple-masked doctor who wanted to take a scalpel to her face… No thanks! Suzanna shares how she tackled her cancer diagnosis holistically and detoxified her home. Plus, her favorite conspiracy theories. 

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Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss consequential implications of releasing the Epstein files, consider the slipping enthusiasm toward marriage in today's youth, and rehash the conservative civil war in response to a listener email. Mollie and David also review Death by Lightning, The Big Short, Michael Clayton, and A Civil Action. 

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November 18, 2025 40 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and principal of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the nation's affordability crisis, dissect the disastrous consequences of Obamacare, and analyze President Donald Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal.

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On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the history of the partisan power struggle for the national purse and explain what Democrats got out of the latest and longest government shutdown. 

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On this “Part I” episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Kylee Griswold is joined by Christian boy mom, entrepreneur, and political activist Suzanna Hake, who shares her story of spiritual rebellion and then her return to Christianity. She also talks about all things “boy mom” and details two insane medical miracles that happened to her husband and son. Don’t miss “Part II” next Thursday!

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Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the imminent end of the longest government shutdown, analyze what Republicans are doing about voters' discontent with the economy, debate H1-B visas and mass immigration, and explain the reaction to the BBC's deceptive editing of President Donald Trump. Mollie and David also review The Ten Commandments, Wick Is Pain...
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On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Priscilla West, researcher for the Government Accountability Institute and a chapter chair of Moms for Liberty, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to unveil how diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, disguised as "social emotional learning," are sold to schools as "education" and explain how concerned parents can fight back against the collectivism contro...
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On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Jack Hubbard, executive director at the Center for the Environment & Welfare, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the spending of organizations such as American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) reckons with the high number of animal euthanizations across the U.S. Hub...
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On this episode of "The Kylee Cast,” Tony Kinnett, national correspondent for the Daily Signal and host of "The Tony Kinnett Cast," joins Kylee Griswold to discuss today’s GOP, the sci-fi book that changed his political views, and the importance of husbands and wives embracing their God-given roles. Plus, Tony spills the tea about the Indiana Public School system, and Tony and Kylee relive their shared college memories.

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Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the implications of Tuesday's election results, reflect on former Vice President Dick Cheney's life and death, and debate the ins and outs of the Right's reaction to Tucker Carlson's interview of Nick Fuentes. 

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On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley, the George and Sally Mayer fellow for economic education and vice president of academic affairs at The Fund for American Studies, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dissect New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's government-run grocery store plan and explain the historical and economic reasons socialized food programs don't...
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October 31, 2025 44 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour,  Mike Howell, president of the Oversight Project, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to detail the investigation into the Biden White House's liberal use of the autopen and discuss next steps toward accountability for those who aided and abetted the executive scheme. 

Read more about the Biden autopen scandal here.   

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On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Heritage Foundation Senior Policy Analyst Jennifer Galardi joins Kylee Griswold to share her journey from Los Angeles lefty feminist cult follower to conservative Christian writer and activist. In addition to faith and true femininity, Kylee and Jennifer discuss the MAHA movement, the political disillusionment of the year 2020, and the beautiful redemption arc of prodigal kids. 
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