The Kylee Cast

On this week's episode of "The Kylee Cast," Federalist Senior Contributor Adam Johnston joins Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss why the "Heritage American" debate matters, why America 250 feels so different than the bicentennial, and how we can tell that America is more than just a creed, proposition, or set of ideals, but rather a distinct people and place. Plus, Kylee and Adam discuss birthright citizenship, and Adam makes some spicy observations about Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address.Follow Adam on X: https://x.com/adamkjohnstonAnd read his piece at The Federalist here: https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/12/leftists-replaced-the-constitution-with-these-four-texts-to-enable-mass-migration/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.

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Dr. Joe Rigney, a pastor, author, and fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss his essay in the new book "Welcome to Negative World." Pastor Rigney and Kylee dive into Aaron Renn's famous "Three Worlds" framework, why "winsomeness" evangelism failed, how American laws and institutions turned against natural law, and the need for Christian clarity and courage rather than Jesus PR. Follow Pastor Rigney on X: https://x.com/joe_rigneyGet a copy of "Welcome to Negative World" here: https://canonpress.com/products/welcome-to-negative-world-how-to-read-the-times-youre-inThe 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,” Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss federal funding for Planned Parenthood — which is set to resume just in time for America's 250th birthday unless Republicans in Congress get off their keisters and defund it once again. Kylee and Kristan talk about the politics of the pro-life cause, other things the Trump administration should do to protect women and children, and the nasty contaminants in our drinking water thanks to rampant DIY chemical abortions (YUCK).Follow Kristan on X here: https://x.com/KristanHawkinsInstagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristanmercerhawkins/And read her great work at The Federalist here: https://thefederalist.com/author/kristanhawkins/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,” Beverly Willett, a retired NYC lawyer, author, and marriage advocate, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to talk about the nasty legal underbelly of no-fault divorce and how laws in every state punish spouses who are divorced against their will. Plus, Beverly shares her own divorce experience and more.Read Beverly’s article at The Federalist here: https://thefederalist.com/2026/05/05/americans-divorced-against-their-will-seek-redress-from-states-corrupted-by-family-separation-industry/Find more of her work here: https://beverlywillett.com/And buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642931500?sr=1-1The 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,” Devon Kurtz, director of public safety policy at the Cicero Institute, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss a new homelessness bill in Louisiana that Democrats are smearing as — surprise, surprise — the new “Jim Crow.” Kylee and Devon talk about the root causes of homelessness, failed “housing first” policies, law enforcement and deinstitutionalization, and so much more!Read Devon’s Federalist article about the Louisiana bill here: https://thefederalist.com/2026/04/27/with-louisiana-homeless-bill-democrats-once-again-smear-sensible-policy-as-jim-crow/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.