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
On this episode of “The Kylee Cast” actor and author Kirk Cameron joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to talk about his evolving views on hell and annihilationism, why he abandoned the eschatology of the “Left Behind” series, his experience with Hollywood culture, and the importance of strong marriages and families.
You can find Kirk’s “Hellgate” roundtable discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds3UbUsIaQs&...
You can find Kirk’s “Hellgate” roundtable discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds3UbUsIaQs&...
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February 4, 2026 • 61 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Book Editor Mark Hemingway as they discuss the arrest of Don Lemon, analyze the hypocrisy of celebrities' anti-ICE appeals at the Grammys, dive into the latest Epstein file update, and debate the geopolitical ramifications of potential regime change in Venezuela and Iran. Mark and David also review To Live and Die in L.A., The Night Manager, and Miracle: The Boys ...
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February 3, 2026 • 42 mins
On this special edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Elections Correspondent Brianna Lyman joins Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel to reflect on the people and stories that shaped the American Revolution and discuss how Americans can best celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.
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January 30, 2026 • 40 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Mark Chenoweth, president and chief legal officer of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the NCLA's ongoing Supreme Court battle over President Donald Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Chair Lisa Cook and unpack the legal and constitutional limits on executive power.
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January 29, 2026 • 66 mins
On this episode of "The Kylee Cast," Frank DeVito, author of the brand new book “J.D. Vance and the Future of the Republican Party,” joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss what the GOP is shaping up to look like post-Trump. Frank and Kylee dive into abortion, faith, the failures of “fusionism,” and the importance of fighting “brain drain” by building strong communities and then staying rooted in them.
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January 28, 2026 • 63 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they share their thoughts on the latest winter storm, analyze another ICE shooting in Minneapolis, and examine President Donald Trump's talks with the government officials overseeing insurgency and fraud in Minnesota. Mollie and David also dive into the ongoing foreign policy problems facing the Trump administration and discuss ...
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January 27, 2026 • 45 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Ryan Wolfe, director of the Center for Excellence in Journalism at The Fund for American Studies, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the state of the American media landscape, discuss the recent independent journalism bombshells out of Minneapolis, and examine the real reporting skills required to make journalism great again.
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January 23, 2026 • 33 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Public Interest Legal Foundation President J. Christian Adams joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the ongoing legal battles over election integrity and redistricting and share more about a recent Supreme Court win.
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On this episode of "The Kylee Cast," Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead, a fellow at The Catholic Association and author of the new book "Infertile But Fruitful," joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to share her story of infertility, her bad experience with IVF doctors, her journey to adoption, and her life of faith and joy — because infertile doesn't have to mean unfruitful.
You can find Leigh's new book here: https://sophiainsti...
You can find Leigh's new book here: https://sophiainsti...
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January 21, 2026 • 59 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they lament Virginia's new radical left-wing government, discuss leftists' invasion of a St. Paul, Minnesota, church during Sunday service, and weigh President Donald Trump's plans to acquire Greenland. Mollie and David also review The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, A Room with a View, The Rip, Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, and The Cl...
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January 20, 2026 • 46 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Sarah Parshall Perry, vice president and legal fellow at Defending Education, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dive into the legal, cultural, and political ramifications that could result from the Supreme Court's evaluation of states' laws protecting women's sports.
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January 16, 2026 • 44 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Chris Bray, a journalist, former soldier, and author of the "Tell Me How This Ends" Substack, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain what Minneapolis provocateurs' interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tell us about the state of the culture war. Bray and Kittle also discuss whether California can be politically redeemed.
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January 15, 2026 • 65 mins
On this episode of The Kylee Cast, Katy Faust, a children’s rights advocate, author, and founder of Them Before Us, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss the many ways children are being forced to sacrifice their rights and needs for adults’ desires. Katy and Kylee talk IVF and surrogacy, abortion and adoption, gay marriage and divorce, the mandate for Christians, and so much more. Don’t miss this explosive int...
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January 14, 2026 • 71 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze the Minneapolis ICE shooting, discuss recent developments regarding the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, dive into the news on Iran, and explain why pro-lifers are upset by the Trump administration and Congress's wobble on the Hyde Amendment. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on Dead Men Don't Wear Plai...
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January 13, 2026 • 34 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Harry Fones, who serves as the principal deputy assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to give an update on federal law enforcement's efforts in Minneapolis and Portland and dissect the connection between Democrats' inciteful rhetoric and uptick in death threats and violence against immig...
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January 9, 2026 • 47 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Drew Allen Thomas, author and host of The Drew Allen Show, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to examine Charlie Kirk's faith-filled mission and explain what the Turning Point USA founder's martyrdom means for Christians and the future of the country.
You can find Allen's book For Christ and Country: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk here.
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You can find Allen's book For Christ and Country: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk here.
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On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Chief Development Officer Sara Prinzi join Kylee Griswold to highlight The Federalist’s biggest stories of 2025, preview what to look for in 2026, and talk about the excellent reporting that won our team the Dao Journalism Award grand prize.
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January 7, 2026 • 64 mins
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the Trump administration's operation targeting deposed dictator Nicolás Maduro, examine President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland, and give an update on the Minnesota Somali fraud scandal and Tim Walz's decision to drop his re-election bid. Mollie and David also share several reviews of movies, including The Re...
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January 6, 2026 • 45 mins
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle on the brink of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to discuss the pivotal creed and explain why 'the making of the American mind' is key to understanding the nation and it...
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January 2, 2026 • 44 mins
Is Hollywood retreating from woke to avoid going broke? On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Christian Toto, founder of the Hollywood in Toto website and podcast, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dissect 2025's comedy comeback, explain why Sydney Sweeney's jeans controversy should inform the way conservatives show up for certain pop culture, and review the best and worst movies of the year.
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