Federalist Radio Hour

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, how the church can help people who are struggling, and the role of faith in recovery. Find Ericka’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Freely-Sober-Rethinking-Alcohwineol-Through/dp/1514013363?sr=8-1Find more resources at SobrietyCurious.com.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 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 cause to raid President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. They also share their thoughts on Trump's response to the murder of Rob Reiner and review several books and movies, including Hamnet.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.

"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 exposing the plot to destroy President Donald Trump 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, 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 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 language, and how to find a good trauma therapist.Find more of Walt’s work here: https://waltheyer.com/Buy Walt's latest book, "Embracing God's Design" here: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Gods-Design-Psychological-Transgender/dp/1956454993?sr=8-6Find “Embracing God’s Design” companion videos here: https://embracethedesign.com/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 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 David also examine HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's airport gym equipment idea and review It Happened One Night, Daddy's Home 2, and Love the Coopers.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.

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 security of the 2026 midterms. You can find more Federalist election integrity coverage 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, 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 are less like harmful digital sugar and more like deadly digital fentanyl.Buy Clare's book, "The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones," here: https://www.amazon.com/Tech-Exit-Practical-Freeing-Smartphones/dp/059373629XMore resources available here: https://sites.prh.com/thetechexitbookFollow Clare on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetechexit/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 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 David also review Richard Ayoade's Travel Man and debate whether generational comedy holds up over time. 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, 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, 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.

On this “Part II” episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Kylee Griswold is joined by Christian boy mom, entrepreneur, and political activist Suzanna Hake, who tells about the triple-masked doctor who wanted to take a scalpel to her face… No thanks! Suzanna shares how she tackled her cancer diagnosis holistically and detoxified her home. Plus, her favorite conspiracy theories. 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.