Federalist Radio Hour ‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 183: Abigail Spanberger
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Jan 21, 2026 Dive into the political landscape with a critique of Virginia's leftist government under Abigail Spanberger. Explore the fallout from an invasion of a St. Paul church by leftist protesters and the lack of backlash. The hosts wrestle with Trump's plans regarding Greenland, analyzing their geopolitical implications. They also discuss the frustrations surrounding rising crime and public sentiment. Shifting gears, they review films, from classic French musicals to Netflix dramas, offering insights and sharp opinions on contemporary culture.
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Frame Conservative Goals Realistically
- Understand conservatives who prioritize small government often fight defensively rather than pursuing large activist reforms.
- Use that lens when crafting political strategy and messaging to set realistic goals.
Climate Programs Can Hide Consumer Costs
- Mollie criticizes Virginia rejoining a regional greenhouse gas initiative as costly and ineffective for consumers.
- She frames it as a climate-policy scam that raises energy costs without real benefits.
Church Disruption Seen As Unchecked Intimidation
- They discuss an incident in St. Paul where protesters disrupted a church and claim local officials failed to condemn it.
- They view the event as a First Amendment and religious-rights violation with no immediate accountability.
