Podcasts about federalist radio hour

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. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our […]

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 — […]

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 […]

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.  The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and […]

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. Read Bray's analysis here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 immigration agents. Read more about ICE's actions in Minnesota here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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 […]

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. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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 […]

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. The Federalist Foundation is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going

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 […]

What was the biggest story of the year? Join the Federalist staff, including Executive Editor Joy Pullmann, Assistant Editor Joshua Monnington, Staff Writer Jordan Boyd, and Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle, as they dissect the news cycles that defined 2025, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the DOGE project, and rogue judges. They also name […]

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, author Amanda Bauch joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to discuss the inspiration behind her newly published devotional book, explain how she escaped a manipulative cult, and detail her journey to becoming a Lutheran pastor's wife.You can find Bauch's book One Nation Under God here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, author Amanda Bauch joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to discuss the inspiration behind her newly published devotional book, explain how she escaped a manipulative cult, and detail her journey to becoming a Lutheran pastor's wife. You can find Bauch's book One Nation Under God here. The Federalist […]

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi, Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway, and her husband, Federalist Book Editor Mark Hemingway, as they summarize the latest Bari Weiss and 60 Minutes brouhaha, discuss news that Fulton County Georgia illegally certified hundreds of thousands of votes in the 2020 election, and analyze a bombshell Compact Magazine article detailing how […]

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Kenneth Calvert, professor of history and director of the Oxford Program at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the historical reasons for celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25 and explain the importance of Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Kenneth Calvert, professor of history and director of the Oxford Program at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the historical reasons for celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25 and explain the importance of Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and […]

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Rep. Jim Jordan and Sen. Ron Johnson join Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to talk shop about Americans' affordability concerns, give an update on the investigation into Biden's targeting of conservatives, and explain the ongoing investigation into fallout from Covid shots.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Ericka Andersen, a Christian mom, writer, and author of the forthcoming book “Freely Sober,” joins Kylee Griswold to share how she found freedom from alcohol addiction. They discuss how the pressures of womanhood and “wine mom” culture encourage women to drink, why willpower often isn't enough to stop, […]

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Rep. Jim Jordan and Sen. Ron Johnson join Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to talk shop about Americans' affordability concerns, give an update on the investigation into Biden's targeting of conservatives, and explain the ongoing investigation into fallout from Covid shots. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend […]

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze the Trump White House's decision to entertain a sit-down with Vanity Fair, discuss the Islamic terrorist attack on Jews at Bondi Beach and the shooting at Brown University, and examine emails showing the FBI did not believe there was probable […]

“Real journalism requires real courage.” On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist CEO Sean Davis and Federalist Senior Legal Correspondent Margot Cleveland join Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to recap the Russia collusion hoax reporting that won The Federalist Staff the 2025 Dao Prize for Excellence in Investigative Journalism. Read more of The Federalist's award-winning journalism […]

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Brian Blase, president of Paragon Health Institute and former special assistant to the president for economic policy at the White House, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss Obamacare's consequences for American healthcare, explain how ongoing subsidies fuel inflation, and outline the future of healthcare policy reform. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Brian Blase, president of Paragon Health Institute and former special assistant to the president for economic policy at the White House, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss Obamacare's consequences for American healthcare, explain how ongoing subsidies fuel inflation, and outline the future of healthcare policy reform. […]

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” author and speaker Walt Heyer joins Kylee Griswold to tell the story of how he lived eight years as “Laura Jensen,” only to become a Christian and rediscover the man God designed him to be. They also discuss why cross-dressing kids is child abuse, how trans activists manipulate […]

Are our elections more secure today than they were a year ago? Join the Federalist Elections Team, including Elle Purnell, Shawn Fleetwood, Brianna Lyman, Beth Brelje, Maisey Jefferson, and Federalist Radio Hour Host Matt Kittle, as they review the most consequential election integrity news of 2025 and examine the rising threats to the safety and […]

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss Kamala Harris' revisionist retelling of her vice presidency, analyze the problems both Democrats and Republicans face in a post-Trump era of politics, and give an update on the Supreme Court oral arguments over President Donald Trump's firing power. Mollie and […]

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 […]

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.You can find Chilson's book Getting Out of Control: Emergent Leadership in a Complex World here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.  

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 […]

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 […]

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.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.   

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. If you […]

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 State. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.   

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. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.   

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. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.   

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the 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, […]

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.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.   

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. If you care about combating the corrupt media […]

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. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.   

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 controlling classrooms across the U.S.You can find West's book The New Face of Woke Education here.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.   

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. Hubbard also shares how these organization's lobbying efforts hurt the family farming industry and Americans hoping to buy affordable food. Read the report "Fat Cats and Dead Dogs: Shelter Pets Die While National Groups Hoard Money" here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.  

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 work. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.