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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... more

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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 go... more

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 ... more

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,... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Margaret Harker
Senior Litigation Counsel for the New Civil Liberties Alliance
New Civil Liberties Alliance
Episode: Why Bringing Jack Smith To Justice Should Matter To All Americans
Maria Keffler
Co-founder of Advocates Protecting Children; author of Desist, Detrans & Detox, Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult
Advocates Protecting Children
Episode: How The Transgender Cult Exploits Vulnerable Kids
Hans Monke
Lawyer with a PhD in law, author
Independent (as cited)
Episode: 'Overruled,' Ep. 2: 'Spygate' As Regime-Change Tactics Imported To America
Mike Davis
Lawyer, founder of the Article III Project
Article III Project
Episode: 'Overruled,' Ep. 2: 'Spygate' As Regime-Change Tactics Imported To America
Robbie Mook
Clinton campaign manager
Hillary for America/Clinton campaign
Episode: 'Overruled,' Ep. 2: 'Spygate' As Regime-Change Tactics Imported To America
Justin Reimer
President of Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections (RITE)
Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections (RITE)
Episode: Inside The Voter Registration Laws Designed To Allow Fraud
Mark Meckler
Co-founder of Convention of States
Convention of States
Episode: How States Can Hold Congress Accountable On Spending
Carrie Severino
Constitutional lawyer; president of the Judicial Crisis Network; author
Judicial Crisis Network
Episode: 'Overruled,' Ep. 1: Where Lawfare Came From And How It Rules The World
Dr. Ronald Pestrito
Dean of Hillsdale College's graduate school; expert on the administrative state
Hillsdale College
Episode: 'Overruled,' Ep. 1: Where Lawfare Came From And How It Rules The World

Hosts

Mollie Hemingway
Editor‑in‑chief of The Federalist; frequent contributor and guest on political and policy discussions.
David Harsanyi
Senior writer at The Washington Examiner; frequent co-host on policy and political discussions.
Matt Kittle
Host of The Federalist Radio Hour and contributor to Federalist coverage; engages in political and policy discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Love Shawn fleetwood.

    For intelligent, reasoned people. Shawn is clear and reasoned.

    👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curtwpk
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not good for conservatism

    Classical liberalism, not post liberal populism, is the way forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sam Ds.
    United States2 months ago
  • I'm looking for well reasoned Right-wing arguments. I'm looking elsewhere.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    curmudgeon
    3 months ago
  • More Mollie Please

    Mollie Hemingway is brilliant. Please increase Mollie’s podcast time. Oh yeah, Sean Davis is great too! Include him more too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carol20190831
    United States4 months ago
  • Who produces the Iran War episode?

    Hey maybe the 9 year old who intersperses annoying commercials in the middle of the back and forth between Molly and David should have the controls taken away?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Escaped from DC
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners value sharp, informed political analysis and candid conversations between hosts and guests.
Positive feedback often highlights the hosts' clear, principled stances and robust debates.
A segment of feedback praises the educational and policy depth, while a minority criticizes heavy partisan framing.
Some critics note sound and ad interruptions can be disruptive at times.

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#128
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#84
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#162
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#193
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#212
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why School Choice Is Important Now More Than Ever
Q: What did you make of Nikole Hannah-Jones's piece on education and schooling?
Enlow argued that her piece underscores the importance of school choice and that private and charter options can better serve individual student needs, contrasting the collective approach with parental rights and real-world outcomes.
SOUNDBITE: Rep. Bryan Steil On The Latest ActBlue Scandal
Q: Do these new details about ActBlue surprise you, given the investigation's history?
Steil indicates that while some aspects align with expectations, the documents reveal troubling patterns of not taking fraud seriously and prioritizing donor convenience over verification.
Is America Any Safer 25 Years After 9/11?
Q: What was that experience like?
Lebowitz recalls the intense, multi-year experience prosecuting high-profile terrorism cases, the emotional weight of courtroom moments like the Guantanamo arraignment, and the ongoing tension between aggressive pursuit of justice and ethical constraints.
Labor Unions Only Work When Workers Are Free
Q: What does the Janus decision mean for government-sector workers, and what about private-sector workers?
Janus extended First Amendment protections to government-sector workers against compelled dues, but private-sector workers do not yet have the same constitutional protections, prompting ongoing policy debates.
Labor Unions Only Work When Workers Are Free
Q: How has Wisconsin's Act 10 been used as a case study in reform?
Act 10 reduced the power of public-sector unions, improved financial solvency, and demonstrated tangible taxpayer savings, which Mix cites as evidence that reducing exclusive bargaining power can yield positive fiscal results.

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What is Federalist Radio Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with reporters, scholars, politicians, and policy thinkers, often centered on politics, media, culture, and current events. Recurring threads include election integrity, education policy, domestic and international policy, and media analysis from a conservative-leaning perspective. Noteworthy is the emphasis on policy outcomes, accountability in government, and the interplay between media narratives and public opinion, with a mix of interviews, roundtables, and issue-led discussions. The format often blends strong viewpoints with accessible explanations, making it a potentially valuable fit for sponsors or guests who want to engage audiences with sharp political analysis, policy advocacy, and timely ... more

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