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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.
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- 2 days ago50 min
How States Can Hold Congress Accountable On Spending
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Convention of States Co-Founder and President Mark Meckler joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the broken federal spending process, the consolidation of power in the executive branch of government, and how the people can stop the out-of-control cycle that is plunging the nation into debt. They also discuss the one year anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death and the splintering of the conservative movement. You can find more information about Convention of States here.The FDRLST Media 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.
- 3 days ago8 min
SOUNDBITE: Rep. Bryan Steil On The Latest ActBlue Scandal
In this Federalist Radio Hour soundbite, Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle and House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil dive into the latest scandal plaguing Democrat fundraising giant ActBlue. The FDRLST Media 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.
- 4 days ago1h 1m
'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 213: The Great Assimilation Debate
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss the left's latest meltdown over the Kennedy Center, jump back into the American citizenship and immigration debate in light of Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French's viral post about demographic changes in his state, and dissect the Trump administration's federal childcare subsidy eligibility modifications. David also shares his culture reviews, and Mollie reflects on her recent trip to Italy. Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The FDRLST Media 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.
- 5 days ago48 min
Victims Of Illegal Alien Crime Don't Fit The Left's Narrative
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Joe Abraham, an angel parent and the executive director of ICE's Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the death of Abraham's daughter at the hands of an illegal alien, the policy decisions that allow illegal alien crime to happen, and how the left neglects victims who do not fit their pro-illegal immigration narrative. You can find resources from ICE's VOICE Office here. The FDRLST Media 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.
- 6 days ago1h 30m
'Overruled,' Ep. 1: Where Lawfare Came From And How It Rules The World
Join Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann for a special audio series that investigates the dramatically increasing strategic use of government to sideline elections in achieving a political outcome. From Arctic Frost to the political prosecution of Donald Trump and his supporters, these instances of lawfare reflect a constitutional crisis that must be addressed in order to save our Republic. In this episode, Joy breaks down what lawfare is, tracing the erosion of our justice system back to the activist progressive courts of the mid-twentieth century, and what the conservative legal movement must do to combat it. You can read Joy's book False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America 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.
- 1 weeks ago46 min
Is America Any Safer 25 Years After 9/11?
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, former national security attorney and war crimes prosecutor Michael Lebowitz joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss their recollections of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the war that followed, how Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups have regrouped over the last 25 years, and what America needs to do to fix its vulnerabilities and prevent future attacks.You can read Lebowitz' new book, Second Wave: Inside Al Qaeda's Post-9/11 Attack Plan and America's Secret Effort to Stop It, here.The FDRLST Media 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.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Chaos At The Supreme Court: Everything You Need To Know About The Emergency Docket
On this special edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood breaks down the biggest court challenges defining American politics, including one time-sensitive fight over President Donald Trump's mail-in ballot executive order. Fleetwood also gives a critical update on Missouri's new election map controversy and explains the ins and outs of the Supreme Court's emergency docket.Read more of Fleetwood's SCOTUS coverage here. The FDRLST Media 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.
- 1 weeks ago54 min
One Year After His Assassination, Charlie Kirk’s Conservatism Must Live On
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Drew Thomas Allen, CEO of Bando PR and the host of The Drew Allen Show, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on one year since the assassination of Charlie Kirk and discuss how Kirk's absence has affected the future of the America First movement. Allen also shares how the Turning Point USA founder's big-picture strategy can still prevent GOP infighting and help effective conservatives win elections. You can find Allen's book For Christ and Country: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk here. The FDRLST Media 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.
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