Federalist Radio Hour

More than 900 Israelis and nearly a dozen Americans are dead after Hamas attacked over the weekend. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they give an overview of the Gaza-Israel conflict, break down the state of Israeli politics, and discuss the U.S. response to the tragedy. Mollie and David also give updates on their book projects and argue about Donald Fagen's "Nightfly" album.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Jason Rantz, host of the Jason Rantz Show on KTTH Radio, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to diagnose the biggest problems facing U.S. cities and explain how leftist policies are ushering in a disturbing level of urban destruction that leaves Americans on the left and right reeling. You can find Rantz's new book here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky begins with some brief thoughts on news from the weekend. Then, she dives into a conversation with Matt Battaglia, executive producer at Free the People, about the state of comedy, identity politics in entertainment, and changes in American culture.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Dr. Owen Strachan, host of the "Grace & Truth" podcast, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down why the "war on men" is hurting society and explain the importance of restoring masculine strength to struggling males.You can find Strachan's book "The War on Men: Why Society Hates Them and Why We Need Them" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," writer and speaker Alexandra Hudson joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to define true civility and explain why politeness and etiquette aren't enough to heal the division plaguing our nation.You can find Hudson's new book, "The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves" here.

Fire alarms are in, Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House is out. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss Rep. Jamaal Bowman's fire alarm fiasco, break down how conservatives kept funding for the proxy war in Ukraine out of their continuing resolution and avoided a government shutdown, and analyze Rep. Matt Gaetz's successful ouster of McCarthy. Mollie and David also debate the definition of "hawkish" and share the hidden pro-life messaging found in modern movies and TV.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christian Toto, host of the "Hollywood in Toto" podcast, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the entertainment industry's double standard on cancel culture and analyze how alternative media and technology companies will affect the future of Hollywood.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Katy Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us and Federalist contributor, and Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann discuss and debate the balance between sheltering kids from the woke world and preparing them to stand up for truth.You can find Faust's new book "Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City: Teaching Historical, Economic, and Biological Truth in a World of Lies" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Thomas Pack, director of the Incubator program at Palladium Pictures, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashisnky to discuss how the right can break into the documentary market and analyze the evolution of film storytelling.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Timothy Head, executive director for the Faith & Freedom Coalition, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashsinky to discuss how conservative voters are feeling about the 2024 election and break down the biggest pro-life ballot issues facing states this year.

Former President Donald Trump is polling ahead of President Joe Biden. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they explain why Democrats' indictment spree is backfiring, break down Big Tech's ongoing censorship campaign, discuss why Wednesday's Republican presidential debate doesn't matter, and revisit the left's "save democracy" lie. Mollie also gives an update on her Bible reading, and David shares what he watched this week.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tom Holland, host of "The Rest Is History" podcast, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky and Federalist Senior Editor David Harsanyi to discuss the peak of Rome's power and outline the conditions that led to the empire's downfall.You can find Holland's new book "Pax: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," "Pop Culture Crisis" Co-Host Mary Morgan joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss why Taylor Swift is changing some of her lyrics, analyze Maren Morris' departure from country music, and explain why millennial pop stars' messages don't resonate with Generation Z.Read more pop culture analysis from Morgan here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Stand To Reason Founder Gregory Koukl joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down why Christians should ask good questions and share which questions are essential for evangelism.You can find "Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Common Sense Society Executive Editor Christopher Bedford joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down Sen. John Fetterman's dress code drama, discuss the self-important Senate, and analyze the complicated relationship between former President Donald Trump and pro-lifers.

The Senate modified its dress code to kotow to slobs. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi to discuss Sen. John Fetterman's wardrobe woes, analyze former President Donald Trump's sit-down interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, debate Republicans' approach to abortion, and share their culture picks for the week.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Patrick Brown, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the national housing crisis and explain the role family policy plays in addressing America's affordable living issues.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," The Babylon Bee Editor-in-Chief Kyle Mann joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to dive into "The Babylon Bee Guide to Gender" and discuss what it takes to make satire effective and interesting.You can find The Babylon Bee's latest book here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sean Higgins, a research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the United Auto Workers strike and explain unions' complicated relationship with the Biden administration. Read more from Higgins here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Common Sense Society Executive Editor Christopher Bedford joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how Republicans should leverage the imminent government shutdown to elevate issues that voters care about, break down the history of the nation's illegal border crossing woes, and analyze Sen. Mitt Romney's retirement announcement.

Will President Joe Biden finally face consequences for his role in the family influence-peddling scheme? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss the rationale behind House Republicans' impeachment inquiry, explain why Democrat efforts to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot make U.S. elections unfree and unfair, break down Democrats' "banned books" lie, and review the Kavanaugh confirmation smears. Mollie and David also share their culture picks for the week.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," FBI veteran Thomas J. Baker joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to detail the rapid deterioration of the nation's top law enforcement agency and discuss whether the FBI will ever embrace a culture of constitutionality over corruption. You can find Baker's new book "The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Staff Writer Evita Duffy-Alfonso, Federalist Assistant Editor Elle Purnell, and Federalist Staff Writer Jordan Boyd join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky for a roundtable discussion about the profound effects 9/11 and the subsequent "war on terror" have had on the people who were too young to understand in 2001.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mark Hemingway, Federalist book editor and senior writer at RealClear Investigations, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down the loophole that lets Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss funnel millions to leftist fundraising groups in the U.S. and discuss why Republicans and Democrats should have an interest in curbing foreign influence in American elections. Read Hemingway's article "The Progressive Benefactor Who Makes U.S. Barriers to Foreign Cash Look Like Swiss Cheese" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sohrab Ahmari joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky and Common Sense Society Executive Editor Christopher Bedford to discuss the rise of "private tyranny" and explain how the working class should navigate an economy dominated by power-hungry big businesses.You can find Ahmari's new book "Tyranny, Inc.: How Private Power Crushed American Liberty--and What to Do About It" here.

Former President Donald Trump is comfortably leading the Republican presidential candidate pack. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they further analyze 2024 developments, explore how President Joe Biden's age and track record will sit with voters, discuss the Washington Post National Columnist Philip Bump's embarrassing weekend interview, and break down the Anti-Defamation League's central role in advancing the partisan left's agenda. Mollie and David also share their top culture picks for the week, including "Daisy Jones & The Six," and discuss the Jewish holiday Purim.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Ken Klippenstein, an investigative reporter at The Intercept, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to brief listeners on the national security state's latest technologies and explore the lack of debate on the dangers posed by the federal government's secretive attempts to surveil Americans. Read Klippenstein's article "U.S. Spy Agency Dreams Of Surveillance Underwear It's Calling 'Smart ePANTS” here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Staff Editor Samuel Mangold-Lenett and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky break down the success of alternative entertainment productions like "The Chosen" and "Sound of Freedom," explain why Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond" resonates with Americans, and discuss the policy issues voters care about most going into 2024.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Bedford, executive editor at the Common Sense Society, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the mental and physical decline of America's political leaders and how that affects the future of populism. Bedford and Jashinsky also answer listeners' burning questions.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Virginia mom Michele Blair and President and General Counsel of the Child and Parental Rights Campaign Vernadette Broyles join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to share the story of Sage, Blair's teenage daughter who was assaulted and trafficked after bureaucrats at her school and in Maryland prioritized radical gender ideology over parents' rights.

Everyone is talking about Former President Donald Trump's mugshot. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they analyze the nation's reaction to Trump's booking in Georgia, reflect on where 2024 Republican candidates stand after the first GOP debate, and share which movies and TV shows they watched this week.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Kevin Vallier, author and associate professor of philosophy at Bowling Green State University, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss integralism and explain why some seek to reject the separation of church and state.You can find Vallier's book "All the Kingdoms of the World: On Radical Religious Alternatives to Liberalism" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Kimberly Begg, editor of Catholic School Playbook and board member at Young America’s Foundation, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the history of notable saints and share the importance of imparting spiritual knowledge and tradition to children.You can find Begg's new book "Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Joe Allen, a producer and editor for Bannon’s War Room and Federalist contributor, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss transhumanism and explain how technological advancements and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence negatively impact humanity. You can find Allen's new book "Dark Aeon: Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Bedford, executive editor at the Common Sense Society, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to analyze the first 2024 GOP primary debate, discuss the significance of former President Donald Trump's interview with Tucker Carlson, and examine how the Republican party is changing.

Will the first GOP debate be a snoozefest? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they preview what they expect from Wednesday's Republican primary debate and former President Donald Trump's decision to skip the event for an interview with Tucker Carlson. They also discuss David's change of heart about Oliver Anthony's music, explain just how deep Department of Justice corruption runs, and analyze the corporate media's failing upward hiring strategy.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Coach Bill Courtney, founder and CEO of Classic American Hardwoods and the subject of the 2012 Academy Award-winning documentary "Undefeated," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his dive into coaching football, explain why the world needs "An Army Of Normal Folks," and share the success story of his dedicated friend and coworker Sam Quinn, who he recently lost to cancer. Read Courtney's tribute to Quinn here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Ethan Brown, a writer and commentator for Young Voices and host of "The Sweaty Penguin" podcast, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss climate change alarmism and explain why nuance must be added to conversations about the environment.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," husband-wife duo Christopher Bedford, executive editor at the Common Sense Society, and Sarah Bedford, a political and investigative reporter for the Washington Examiner, join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to analyze the ins and outs of the Biden family corruption news cycle and explain Attorney General Merrick Garland's decision to name scandal-plagued Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation.

Another week means another batch of charges against former President Donald Trump. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they break down the Georgia election lawsuit at the center of the fourth criminal indictment against Trump, explain why Democrats get a free pass to challenge elections but Republicans don't, share their thoughts on Argentinian presidential candidate Javier Milei, and discuss the Maui fire catastrophe. Mollie and David also debate whether Oliver Anthony's viral song “Rich Men North Of Richmond" is a fair assessment of the state of the nation.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Jerry Dunleavy, an investigator for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and James Hasson, who received the Bronze Star Medal for his time in Afghanistan, join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to recount the United States' chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, share the harrowing details about what happened on the ground in Kabul, and explain how the catastrophe will affect the nation's foreign policy for years to come. You can find Dunleavy and Hasson's book "Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Teresa Mull, author and assistant editor at The Spectator World, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to explore the relationship between wokeness and modernity and discuss the various ways Americans can live a fulfilling life in a world increasingly inundated by progressive ideology. You can find Mull's book "Woke-Proof Your Life: A Handbook on Escaping Modern, Political Madness and Shielding Yourself and Your Family by Living a More Self-Sufficient, Fulfilling Life" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Carrie Gress, author and a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to break down the havoc half a century of feminism has wreaked on society and expose the lie that "smashing the patriarchy" will fix females and satisfy their desire for fulfilled womanhood for good.You can find Gress' book "The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Michael Tanner, author and a senior fellow at The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to explain why divisive, race-based reparation policies won't fix disparities and explore the reforms that could provide long-lasting solutions for all Americans.Read Tanner's report "Instead of Reparations, Expand Opportunities for African Americans" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Jake Denton, a research associate at The Heritage Foundation's Tech Policy Center, joins Federalist Staff Editor Samuel Mangold-Lenett to discuss why the U.S. needs a regulatory framework to rein in Big Tech, analyze Twitter's "X" rebrand, and explore how competition with China will change the future of the digital landscape. Read Denton's report "The Tech Trajectory" here.

The 2024 GOP primary is heating up. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they break down the differences between the Trump and DeSantis campaigns, explain what the 1972 Olympic men's basketball final and the 2020 election have in common, analyze the well-funded effort by outside activists to greenlight abortion on demand in Ohio, and discuss the explosive account of former President Barack Obama's fraudulent legacy. Mollie and David also share their movie picks for the week including "Dirty Harry," "The Gambler," and "Living" and discuss Mollie's record cabinet.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Jenny Beth Martin, honorary chairman of the Tea Party Patriots Action and host of "The Jenny Beth Show," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the kitchen table issues voters care about going into 2024 and analyze the conservative response to the corruption in the Department of Justice and FBI.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky is joined by Will Hild, executive director of Consumers’ Research, for a conversation on the world of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards that now control nearly all major U.S. corporations. Hild highlights the brazenness of the ESG movement and its contributions to inflation, corporate wokeness, and the rerouting of Americans' pension dollars.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist D.C. Columnist Eddie Scarry and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky analyze the beginnings of the 2024 election cycle, discuss why former President Donald Trump is leading in the polls, examine Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, and share their thoughts on the other GOP candidates' attempts to make headway in the race for the Republican nomination.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christopher Bedford, executive editor at the Common Sense Society, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the U.S. Women's soccer team's disrespect for the national anthem, break down how politicization and self-loathing are undermining the traditions that unite people, and analyze how former President Barack Obama paved the way for the left's widespread rejection of American exceptionalism.