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Federalist Radio Hour

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! Check out The Federalist's other coverage on our website. Follow The Federalist on X.

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Episode length: 1h 27m

‘Overruled’ Ep. 5: How Leftist Universities Train Lawyers To Be Anti-Constitutional Activists

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 how Marxist ideology has infiltrated the legal education system that trains our lawyers and judges, leading to extreme leftist legal bias, the normalization of DEI appointees, and a system in which big law firms overwhelmingly support anti-constitutional causes and political lawfare. You can read Joy's book False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America 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.

Episode length: 37m

The DEI Plague Is Destroying American Schools

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Lance Izumi, senior director of the Center for Education at the Pacific Research Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the real-world effects of DEI, how it is degrading the American education system, and how some courageous Americans are fighting back against the DEI takeover. You can read Izumi's new book, The Great Equity Epidemic: Students, Parents, and Educators Reveal How DEI Is Destroying American Education, here.

Episode length: 49m

Hayden’s History Hour Ep. 11: Exploring The ‘Other Gettysburgs’ Of The Civil War

On this edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel discusses three Civil War battles that are each referred to as "the Gettysburg of the West": the Battle of Glorieta Pass in the far west, the Battle of Westport on the plains, and the Battle of Franklin in Tennessee. He explains how these lesser-known battles that happened away from the war's epicenter affected the Civil War. 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.

Episode length: 1h 13m

‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 220: 2026 Midterms Postmortem

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they analyze Republicans' historic midterm losses, debate the reasons why Democrats' "Blue Tsunami" was so successful, and look ahead to 2028. David also shares a new pet peeve and explains his love for cemeteries. Mollie leaves listeners with a message of hope. 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.

Episode length: 1h 10m

What The 2026 Midterms Mean For America’s Future

Will Tuesday deliver a Blue Tsunami or a Red Wall? On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Ned Ryun, founder and CEO of American Majority, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to kick off The Federalist's 2026 midterms analysis and discuss what the results will mean for the future of the Republican Party and the republic. Andrew Kolvet, Turning Point USA spokesman and host of The Charlie Kirk Show, also joins the show to weigh in on psyop polls, share his thoughts on Election Day turnout, and explain the threat anti-American socialism poses to the country. 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.

October 2026

Episode length: 39m

Socialists Have No Answer For The Affordability Crisis

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Charles Steele, director of the Center for Commerce and Freedom at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the affordability issue in this year's midterm elections, the alternative solutions put forward by democratic socialists and free-market conservatives, and why there is reason for great optimism about America's economic future. 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.

Episode length: 1h 14m

‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 219: Barack Obama’s Poor Taste

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Real Clear Investigations' Mark Hemingway as they preview the midterm elections, analyze President Barack Obama's poor taste, and dive deeper into Rep. Ilhan Omar's alleged immigration fraud scandal. Mollie and Mark also review Tuner, Chances Are, and revisit You Can See Everything. Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.

Episode length: 52m

The Democrat Party’s Assault On Free And Fair Elections

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Election Integrity Network Founder and Chairwoman Cleta Mitchell joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the Democratic Party undermines free and fair elections by disregarding election law for their advantage, and how they have weaponized the justice system against their political opponents. They also discuss how this corruption has eroded the people's trust in the election system, and how the Republican Congress is squandering its opportunity to pass popular electoral reforms. You can find information about the Election Integrity Network 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.

Episode length: 1h 46m

‘Overruled’ Ep. 4: How Rogue Judges Secretly Trample The Will Of The People

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 how rogue courts have taken over the lawfare effort through illegal overreach and unethical politicization, and how this has allowed individual district court judges to overhaul the agenda that the people elected President Trump to implement. Joy also explains the tactics of universal injunctions and forum shopping that enable leftist judges to enforce blatantly unconstitutional orders across the entire country. 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.

Episode length: 46m

How The Red-Green Alliance Is Destroying Western Countries From Within

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Senior Fellow at the Center for Renewing America Nathan Pinkoski joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how embracing mass immigration and multiculturalism creates a ripe environment for agitators to spark the kind of riots that are happening right now in France. They also break down the alliance between Marxists and Islamists, and how it is held together by shared hatred for Western civilization. You can find Nathan's new translation of the book The Suicide of France: The Quiet Revolution That Destroyed a Nation 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.

Episode length: 1h 2m

‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 218: France On Fire, Slotkin’s Threat, And Lesley Stahl

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they analyze the global implications of the communist and Muslim-fueled riots in France, discuss Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin's threat of political prosecutions, and evaluate 60 Minutes' latest attack on election integrity. Mollie also reviews You Can See Everything, Unabomber, and her recent experience at a Morrissey show. 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.

Episode length: 33m

Leftist Media’s Voter Suppression Campaign Against Conservatives

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, McLaughlin & Associates CEO and professional pollster John McLaughlin joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the strategies left-wing polling outlets use to skew their results in favor of Democrats, and how corporate media uses these polls to suppress the votes of conservatives. They also forecast the results of the 2026 midterm elections and discuss some key races to watch on election day. You can find McLaughlin's latest polling information 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.

Episode length: 39m

How Big Banks Can Be Held Accountable For Targeting Conservatives

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Jeremy Tedesco joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how banks have targeted Christians and conservatives with debanking, how groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center have tied their political agenda to many of America's largest banks, and the new "smoking gun" report that can be used to hold them accountable. 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.

Episode length: 44m

Hayden’s History Hour Ep. 10: The Left Ruined How We Remember The Civil War

On this edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel and Federalist Elections Correspondent Brianna Lyman discuss modern narratives about the purpose of the Civil War, the motives of the Union and Confederate soldiers, and whether the wa can be reduced to a battle between good and evil. 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.

Episode length: 1h

‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 217: Shane Gillis, Ilhan Omar, And The TX Senate Race

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they analyze Shane Gillis' Saturday Night Live monologue, discuss the raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C. home, and debate the ins and outs of the Texas Senate race -- including James Talarico's recent absence from the campaign trail. David and Mollie also share their culture picks for the week. 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.

Episode length: 54m

Birth Tourism And The Battle For America’s Sovereignty

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Ammon Blair — a former U.S. Border Patrol agent, U.S. Army veteran, and senior fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Secure & Sovereign Nation Initiative — joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to examine the birth tourism loopholes defining the American citizenship debate and explain how selling babies to foreign nationals undermines U.S. national security and America's sovereignty. 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.

Episode length: 1h 25m

‘Overruled,’ Ep. 3: How Democrats Will Unleash Their Lawfare Machine If They Win In 2028

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 different methods and hallmarks of lawfare, how the left has used these methods against their political opponents in recent years, and the Democrats' plan to use lawfare against Trump and his supporters if they regain the White House. 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.

Episode length: 41m

The Reason Americans Are Considering Socialism Is Exactly Why It Cannot Succeed

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Americans for Prosperity Managing Director Kent Strang joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the wave of socialism playing a large role in the 2026 midterms, how it has gotten a dangerous foothold in American politics, and the battle it creates over the foundational freedoms of Western Civilization. They also discuss the real causes of higher prices and how Republicans should tout the economic success of the One Big Beautiful Bill. You can see how Americans for Prosperity is fighting socialism 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.

Episode length: 1h 1m

‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 216: Christa Pike And The ’Cornell 7’

Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss their thoughts on the death penalty in light of the botched execution of Christa Pike, analyze the moral and ethical pitfalls posed by the "Cornell 7" controversy, and preview the closest races defining the 2026 midterms. Mollie and David also share their TV, book, and record picks of the week. 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.

Episode length: 45m

Inside The Left’s Latest Vote-Rigging Scheme

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Kansas State Rep. Pat Proctor joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss his exposé of the League of Women Voters' alleged plot to buy high school voter registrations. Proctor, the Republican candidate for Kansas secretary of state, also explains why addressing the "rank partisanship" of ballot harvesting groups is essential to the future of election integrity. 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.

Episode length: 48m

Why Bringing Jack Smith To Justice Should Matter To All Americans

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, National Civil Liberties Alliance Senior Litigation Counsel Margaret Harker joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the NCLA's lawsuit against former "special counsel" Jack Smith for unlawfully seizing Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s phone records and explain why it is unconstitutional. Federalist Co-Founder and CEO Sean Davis also joins the program to weigh in on Smith's spy campaign, which included obtaining communications from Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway. Read the NCLA's complaint here. Read Davis' official statement responding to Jack Smith's spying 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.

September 2026

Episode length: 48m

‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 215: Jack Smith Spied On The Federalist

Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss revelations that special prosecutor Jack Smith obtained Hemingway's communications and explain why that's problematic. Mollie and David also analyze The New York Times' "100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century" list, discuss their latest reads, and lament The Great British Bake Off's casting protocol. 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.

Episode length: 52m

How The Transgender Cult Exploits Vulnerable Kids

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Co-Founder of Advocates Protecting Children Maria Keffler joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the cult of transgenderism, the flawed science used to push the ideology, and how children become susceptible to its message. You can find Keffler's book Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult, 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.

Episode length: 1h 12m

‘Overruled,’ Ep. 2: ‘Spygate’ As Regime-Change Tactics Imported To America

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 the lawfare effort that was used to derail the first Trump administration: 'Spygate.' She explains Hillary Clinton's email scandal and the attempted cover-up that launched the Russia collusion hoax, and how Democrats, the deep state, and corporate media worked together to try to bring down President Trump. 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.
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