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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. Support the show by subscribing, rating, and writing a review!
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On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Brad Wilcox, a sociologist at the University of Virginia and senior fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss a new report showing the sad state of dating in America. Young people want to be dating… so why aren’t they? And how can we help them get and stay married?Follow Brad on X: https://x.com/BradWilcoxIFSFind his book, “Get Married,” here: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Married-Americans-Families-Civilization/dp/0063210851The 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.
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the generational gap in support for war in Iran, analyze Texas Democrat James Talarico's progressive Christian campaign schtick, and contrast the corporate media's treatment of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife's controversial political opinions with their treatment of conservative officials' wives. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on Mel Brooks, Tron: Legacy, L.A. Confidential, and the timely Apple TV show Tehran, and David reveals his concealed carry gun choice. Pre-order Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution 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, John Tillman, CEO of the American Culture Project and the Hall of Giants, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss his book The Political Vise: How the Radical Left Controls America and the Path to Regaining Our Liberty and outline the "battle plan" conservatives can use to put political power back in the hands of Americans. Read an excerpt from Tillman's book 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, Dr. Christina Crenshaw, an assistant professor at Arizona Christian University, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to differentiate between secular and biblical justice, dissect the left's hypocrisy on "Christian nationalism," and discuss the problem with disguising the acceptance of injustices and untruths as compassion. You can find Crenshaw's book Redeeming Justice: Reclaiming God’s Vision for Doing Good in the World 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 Kylee Cast,” Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson joins Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss the Trump administration’s bungled messaging on the war with Iran, differences and similarities between this conflict and other wars in the Middle East, and what it all could mean for the midterms.Follow John on X: https://x.com/johnddavidsonThe 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.
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they sift through the fog of war in Iran, discuss the Trump administration's objectives for entering the fray, and debate Americans' reception to U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Mollie and David also review Texas' primary election results and share their culture thoughts for the week. Pre-order Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution 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, Jacob Olidort, the chief research officer and director of American security at the America First Policy Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze Operation Epic Fury, discuss the Trump administration's stated justifications for getting involved in Iran, and consider what's next. 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, John Hart, CEO of government transparency nonprofit Open the Books, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss ballooning Medicaid fraud in states like Pennsylvania and analyze the fight to expose the loopholes that lead to taxpayer-funded waste.Read more about Open the Book's role in exposing Medicaid fraud here and 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 Kylee Cast,” Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold is joined by her colleagues Eddie Scarry, Elle Purnell, and Matt Kittle to grade Trump’s State of the Union address, discuss Abigail Spanberger’s pathetic rebuttal, dissect the media’s awful coverage, and offer GOP lawmakers a roadmap for generating legislative wins that will get Republicans out to vote in the midterms.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.
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and Democrats' reaction and response, examine whether Congress will pass the SAVE America Act, and discuss the Supreme Court's tariffs decision. Mollie and David also reflect on the U.S. men's hockey team's gold medal Olympics victory and review The Night Manager. Pre-order Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist 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.
Do Hispanics have a special claim to the Southwest? Join Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel as he traces the history of Mexican-American relations, dissects the American government's strategic decision to take territory from Mexico ahead of the gold rush, and explains how it's relevant to the current political climate. 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, James Rosen, chief Washington correspondent for Newsmax and author of Scalia: Supreme Court Years 1986-2001, joins Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood to discuss how Justice Antonin Scalia's time on the Supreme Court reoriented the nation towards originalism and fundamentally transformed the high bench forever.You can find Rosen's book here: https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/scalia-supreme-court-years-1986-to-2001-9781510786912/newThe 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, detransitioner and advocate Chloe Cole joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to break down the Fox Varian case and other detransitioner lawsuits, discuss the Tumbler Ridge shooting and the broader epidemic of transgender violence, and share the role of Christianity in Chloe’s own story.Follow Chloe on X: https://x.com/ChloeColeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChoooCole/videosAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chooocole/?hl=enThe 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.
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they examine Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's embarrassing performance at the Munich Security Conference, discuss President Barack Obama's radical role in dividing the country, and recount Mollie's volatile encounter with Jesse Jackson. Mollie and David also dive into the latest Olympics scandals and reflect on Robert Duvall's best roles. Pre-order Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist 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, Thomas Lane, America First Policy Institute’s director for election integrity and American Justice Campaign director, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to give an in-depth look at the SAVE America Act and dissect the Senate's reluctance to pass the legislation despite its popularity among Americans. 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, Justin Fulcher, a former senior adviser to Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss cultural transformation of the Department of War under Hegseth and analyze what's next for the world's most powerful military. 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,” Federalist White House Correspondent Breccan Thies joins Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to share everything he saw on the ground in sanctuary city Minneapolis during his day among the agitators and then a ride-along with ICE. Plus, Kylee and Breccan bust some of the most popular media myths about immigration enforcement.Read Breccan’s dispatch from Minneapolis here: https://thefederalist.com/2026/02/06/checkpoints-and-street-corner-sentries-in-minneapolis-ice-hating-anarchists-are-an-occupying-force/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.
Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they reflect on the legacy left by Mollie's late father, analyze Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, discuss the lack of patriotism at the Olympics, and mock Axios' crackpot take on the plummeting crime rate under President Donald Trump. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on the Melania documentary, Rumble Fish, and Long Strange Trip.Pre-order Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist 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, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the importance of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, preview Republicans' midterm election strategy, and weigh in on the Senate's talking filibuster option.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, Katy Faust, founder and president of children's rights organization Them Before Us, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the devastating consequences the Supreme Court's Obergefell decision had on children and deliberate on the best way to recenter marriage and family to prioritize kids' rights. Read more from Faust here: https://thefederalist.com/2026/01/29/obergefell-has-harmed-children-for-far-too-long/Learn more about the Greater Than campaign here: https://greaterthancampaign.com/about-us/Learn more about Them Before Us here: https://thembeforeus.com/whoweare/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.
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I, for one, was utterly disgusted by all of it. I went from 2016 Democrat to 2O24 MAGA as a result. I won't be satisfied until Adam Schiff, in particular, is prosecuted. Comey is a good start. We all have to do our part to insure the crazies don't regain the House. God bless America!
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Don't blame the people for being skeptical of Big Pharma. Big Pharma is the sole reason & cause for this skepticism.
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