Federalist Radio Hour

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 how they spent July 4, analyze the discovery of cocaine in the White House, and explore the looming double standard on carbon regulation.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," pop culture junkies Federalist Staff Editor Samuel Mangold-Lenett and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky dive into the world of movies. Tune in to hear them review recent Hollywood flicks, share their favorite film franchises, and examine the arc of country music.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Staff Editor Samuel Mangold-Lenett and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky recap which TV shows they are watching, discuss the increasing sexualization of onscreen content, and ponder the generational differences in the creation of satire.(Emily would also like to make it known that her top TV recommendation is “Platonic,” which she feels is the best new comedy in years.)

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sean Mirski, a lawyer and U.S. foreign policy scholar, joins Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood to discuss the rise of the United States as a global superpower and how lessons from the past can inform the foreign policy decisions of the future. You can find Mirski's book "We May Dominate the World: Ambition, Anxiety, and the Rise of the American Colossus" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Robert Lighthizer, U.S. trade representative during the Trump administration, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the evolution of U.S. trade policy, the China problem, and why Washington should prioritize American workers. You can find Lighthizer's new book "No Trade Is Free: Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping America's Workers" here.Sponsor:Sound of Freedomhttps://angel.com/freedomJoin the two million and see Sound of Freedom in theaters July 4th.

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they weigh in on your pressing political questions, discuss Mollie's penchant for matchmaking, share their good and bad food takes, and analyze the biggest changes in the journalism landscape over the last decade. Listen to Part 1 of "Ask Us Anything" here.Sponsor:Sound of Freedomhttps://angel.com/freedomJoin the two million and see Sound of Freedom in theaters July 4th.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee's 5th congressional district joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the reasons why he brought articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amul Thapar joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the decades-long smear campaign against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and examine the rulings that best exemplify what Thomas stands for. You can find Thapar's book "The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him" here.Sponsor: Sound of Freedomhttps://angel.com/freedomJoin the two million and see Sound of Freedom in theaters July 4th.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Dr. Haywood Robinson joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to share his evolution from moonlighting as an abortionist to becoming a health care provider and activist who values life beginning at conception.You can find Robinson's book "The Scalpel And The Soul: Our Radical Transformation As Husband And Wife Abortion Doctors," which he co-authored with his late wife Dr. Noreen Johnson, 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 reflect on the discovery of debris believed to be OceanGate's 22-foot-long Titan submersible on the ocean floor. They also analyze the Department of Justice's deliberate decision to charge Hunter Biden in a sweetheart deal, the same week whistleblower documents about the hampered investigation were released to the public.Sponsor: Sound of Freedomhttps://angel.com/freedomJoin the two million and see Sound of Freedom in theaters July 4th.

Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they answer your hard-hitting questions. How did Mollie become a conservative? How does David pronounce his last name? Who are the best voices to follow for news? If Mollie and David were in a band, which instruments would they play? And what are their favorite states?

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," James Fishback, founder of Incubate Debate, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his essay "At High School Debates, Debate Is No Longer Allowed."Sponsor: Sound of Freedomhttps://angel.com/freedomJoin the two million and see Sound of Freedom in theaters on July 4th.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Calder Walton, a historian at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the state of global intelligence and how the spy war between Eastern nations like Russia and China and Western powers like the U.S. and U.K. will shape international relations for decades to come. You can find Walton's book "Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West" here.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Elizabeth Spalding, chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and founding director of the Victims of Communism Museum, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to share the importance of educating current and future generations on the pitfalls of communism and the evils plaguing regimes that adopt it.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Oren Cass, executive director of American Compass, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how to reconcile the rise in populist, working-class conservatism and the goals of profit-driven companies and explain why conservatives are best equipped to usher in a new era of capitalism.You can find the "Rebuilding American Capitalism Provides the Agenda for Conservative Economics" handbook here.

Corporate media are melting down again. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss President Donald's warm welcome following his arraignment, break down the news that recordings of President Joe Biden accepting bribes from a foreign national exist, the White House's decision to fly the "pride" flag higher than the American flag, and talk about the new "Spiderman" movie.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Brendan O’Neill, the chief political writer for Spiked magazine, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the groupthink that has infected the Western world and why it's important to be a heretic about the new orthodoxies wreaking havoc on our culture. You can find O'Neill's book, "A Heretic's Manifesto: Essays on the Unsayable," here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-heretics-manifesto-brendan-oneill/1143323507

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 double standard coastal elites have about environmental disasters like the wildfire smoke enveloping large portions of the eastern United States and review the kickoff to the 2024 Republican primary race.

President Donald Trump was just indicted for the second time. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they break down Democrats' political persecution of Trump, discuss the deep state's two-tiered justice system, and analyze what the weaponization of the government means for the future of the nation.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Senior Contributor Peachy Keenan joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss why living a normal, healthy life is classified by the ruling class as extremism and share how to embrace the countercultural movement rejecting conformity. You can find Keenan's new book "Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War" here: https://www.regnery.com/9781684513529/domestic-extremist/

Democrats are lying about the Biden family corruption investigation. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi to discuss the recent development in President Joe Biden's bribery scheme, analyze what Hunter Biden's latest legal ploy could mean for unconstitutional gun laws, consider the effects of Chris Licht's exit from CNN, and dispute the ruling class's obsession with prolonging the Russia Ukraine war. Mollie and David also discuss Mollie's raccoon problem and why they want to revisit George Orwell's writing.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Patrick Deneen, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the rise of the elite ruling class, explain the shortcomings of populist attempts to combat it, and share the solutions he believes will usher in a post-liberal age.You can find Deneen's new book "Regime Change: Toward A Postliberal Future" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/618154/regime-change-by-patrick-j-deneen/

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Joel Webbon, president and founder of Right Response Ministries and the senior pastor of Covenant Bible Church in Texas, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new book "Fight By Flight: Why Leaving Godless Places is Loving Godless Places." You can find Webbon's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Flight-Leaving-Godless-Places/dp/B0C2SCMRBZ

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," author James Masnov joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the merits of the Supreme Court's judicial review power and analyze how it impacts American constitutionalism. You can find Masnov's book "Rights Reign Supreme: An Intellectual History of Judicial Review and the Supreme Court" here: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/rights-reign-supreme/

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 role political theater played in the debt deal and analyze how Republicans should leverage their power to secure accountability for the politicized bureaucracy.

Organic conservative boycotts against corporations promoting the radical LGBT agenda are working. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss the results of the debt deal, analyze the effectiveness of blowback against Bud Light and Target, and review the Republican primary fight. Mollie and David also give an update on Mollie's Bible-reading journey.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Western Correspondent Tristan Justice and Federalist Staff Writer Evita Duffy-Alfonso discuss the national obesity crisis and debate which nutrition, diet, and exercise regimes will get and keep Americans healthy.

On this Memorial Day episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," retired U.S. Army Col. Hal Kushner joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his life growing up during World War II, recount the five and a half years he spent as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, and share how life changed after he made it back to his family on U.S. soil.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Neil Chilson, a senior research fellow at The Center for Growth and Opportunity and former chief technologist at the Federal Trade Commission, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the rapid development of artificial intelligence and debate the role government regulation should play in this sector as thinking computer systems evolve. Read Chilson's essay here: https://outofcontrol.substack.com/p/a-modest-proposal-for-regulating

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 President Donald Trump's polling problem, analyze Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign debut, and consider how voters will approach the 2024 GOP primary.

Ron DeSantis plans to make a special announcement about 2024. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss what voters are looking for in a Republican presidential candidate, analyze the free speech arc of Elon Musk, lament the corporate media's coverage of the ongoing debt ceiling fight, and explain how the left uses corporations to push their preferred political narratives — especially during "pride" month. They also discuss David's recent deep dive into a history podcast and Mollie's reading of Joshua.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Evan Nierman, founder and CEO of Red Banyan, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to define cancel culture, explain who is at risk of getting canceled, and analyze the difference between manufactured scandal and true accountability. You can find Nierman's book "The Cancel Culture Curse: From Rage to Redemption in a World Gone Mad" here: https://www.cancelculture.com/

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tho Bishop, communications director for the Mises Institute, joins Federalist Staff Editor Sam Mangold-Lenett to discuss U.S. fiscal policy, the weaponization of banking, and the role cryptocurrency could play in coming years.

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 degradation of American cities, analyze Democrats' infighting, and preview how rampant postmodernist thinking will affect the 2024 election.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sen. Josh Hawley joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the nation's masculinity crisis and explain why men of character are necessary for American society to function. You can find Hawley's new book "Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs" here: https://www.regnery.com/9781684513574/manhood/

The Durham report confirmed our worst suspicions about the Russia collusion hoax. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they review how Democrats, the corporate media, and the FBI colluded in a partisan coup to undermine Donald Trump, his presidency, and the trust of the American people. Mollie and David also analyze Trump's recent CNN interview, debate what it would take to "end" the Russia-Ukraine war, and share their culture recommendations for the week.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist CEO Sean Davis and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky review the recently released Durham report and discuss the implications it has on the state of the nation. They also analyze the FBI's long history of corruption, explain the corporate media's complicity in the chaos, and share the drastic measures that must be taken to institute reform.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Bill Donohue, president and CEO of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the benefits of restoring a virtue-driven society and how to stop the ruling class from eradicating universal morality. You can find Donohue's book "War on Virtue: How the Ruling Class is Killing the American Dream" here:https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-war-on-virtue/

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Hadley Arkes, legal philosopher and founding director of the James Wilson Institute on Natural Rights and the American Founding, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the relationship between "originalism" and "natural law" and explain how underlying moral truths should inform conservative judicial thinking. You can find Arkes' book "Mere Natural Law: Originalism and the Anchoring Truths of the Constitution" here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mere-Natural-Law/Hadley-Arkes/9781684513017

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," "Montana Talks" host Aaron Flint joins Federalist Western Correspondent Tristan Justice to discuss Montana Republicans' fight against radical transgender ideology, explain the legislative processes that led to the censure and ban of transurrectionist Democrat Rep. Zooey Zephyr, and analyze the corporate media's coverage of the events. You can find Flint's radio show here: https://montanatalks.com/

It's no secret that the ruling class and corporate media treat President Joe Biden differently than everyone else. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss the ongoing investigation into Biden's influence-peddling scheme, explain the real reason the Department of Justice is charging serial liar Rep. George Santos, examine the anarchical state of the U.S. border, and scrutinize the CIA's decision to solicit signatures for the infamous Hunter Biden laptop letter. Mollie and David also review what they've read, watched, and listened to this week.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Vince Dao, host of "The Vince Dao Show," joins Federalist Staff Editor Sam Mangold-Lenett to discuss the ideological evolution of the left and what that means for Generation Z, review Dao's viral Vice debate, and analyze the formula for human flourishing. You can find "The Vince Dao Show" here: https://www.youtube.com/@VinceDaoTV/featuredWatch Dao's Vice panel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FUue58GH8c

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Elizabeth Grace Matthew, an America's Future Foundation writing fellowship alumna and a Young Voices contributor, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the failures of Sheryl Sandberg's corporate ladder-climbing feminism and examine what it takes for women to thrive both at work and at home.Read "The Failures of Lean-In Feminism" here: https://lawliberty.org/the-failures-of-lean-in-feminism/

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the dynamics of his district, analyze rural Republican messaging, and examine the looming debt crisis.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Chris Bullivant, director of the Social Capital Campaign, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the relationship between declining social capital, society-wide trust, and ideological diversity. Bullivant also explains the policy solutions that he believes can help reverse the effects of that eroding trust. You can find Bullivant's report "A Civil Society - Celebrating Diversity of Opinion" here: https://www.socialcapitalcampaign.com/civil-society

Republican congressmen allege President Joe Biden is implicated in a bribery scheme involving a foreign national. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they break down the latest Biden corruption scandal, explain why intelligence remains tight-lipped about investigations into the Biden family, and discuss the left's coordinated attack on the conservative-led Supreme Court. Mollie and David share some of their favorite moments from the annual Federalist staff retreat.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Michael Lind, a columnist at Tablet and co-founder and senior fellow at New America, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the great wage debate and why American workers feel left behind. You can find Lind's book "Hell to Pay: How The Suppression Of Wages Is Destroying America" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690656/hell-to-pay-by-michael-lind/

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Robert Law, the director of the Center for Homeland Security and Immigration at the America First Policy Institute, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the ins and outs of the border crisis and explain why the immigration influx overwhelming the nation is about to get worse.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tyler O'Neil, managing editor of The Daily Signal and author, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the corrupt tactics of the Southern Poverty Law Center to smear and delegitimize Christian and conservative groups. You can find O'Neil's book "Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center" here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/making-hate-pay-tyler-oneil/1136152246

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Aiden Buzzetti, president of The Bull Moose Project, joins Federalist Staff Editor Sam Mangold-Lenett to discuss BMP's upcoming candidate leadership summit, Theodore Roosevelt's legacy on ideology, and the contemporary state of populist conservatism.You can find The Bull Moose Project at https://www.bullmooseproject.org/