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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July 2, 2025 97 mins
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and RealClearInvestigations Senior Writer Mark Hemingway as they discuss declining patriotism in America, analyze Sen. Thom Tillis' retirement announcement, break down the Supreme Court majority's scathing rebuke of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and review F1.

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mark Skousen, an author and descendant of Ben Franklin, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the great inventor and thinker's life and philosophy and explain how Franklin shaped America's Founding in key ways. 

You can find Skousen's book The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin, History's Most Versatile Genius here

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sean Fieler, president of Equinox Partners, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dissect the importance of the Resolution Copper Project in Arizona and explain how the Trump administration can use it to advance domestic mining while still protecting religious liberty.

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Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they break down the Trump administration's decision to drop bombs on Iran's nuclear facilities, explain why CNN's resident Russia hoaxer Natasha Bertrand can't be trusted, and analyze the results of the New York City mayoral primary. Mollie also recounts the worst travel day she's ever experienced, and David shares his thoughts ...
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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President of the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Marjorie Dannenfelser joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to remember the cultural moment marked by the overturn of Roe vs. Wade, recall the pro-life victories achieved because of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, discuss Big Abortion's response, and consider the possibilities ahead for the pro-life movement.

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Illinois father Joe Abraham joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the preventable death of his daughter Katie Abraham, who died after an allegedly drunk illegal alien struck her vehicle with his car and then fled the scene. Abraham also explains why Democrat states' decisions to harbor foreign criminals under "sanctuary" policies hurt victims and their...
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Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they debate U.S. involvement in the Iran-Israel war, dissect the nationwide “No Kings” protests, and review the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade. Mollie and David also discuss their summer activities, including watching The Accountant 2 and The Harvey Girls

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Jennifer Bryson, fellow in the Catholic Women's Forum of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the impact of left-wing activism on sports and suggest practical avenues of resistance. 

You can find Bryson's Ethics & Public Policy Center report, "Reclaim Team USA Sports from Activism,"  here.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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