Federalist Radio Hour ‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Mollie Hemingway and Chris Bray, Ep. 35: LIVE From The Federalist Forum
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Apr 2, 2026 A live forum conversation tackles birthright citizenship and the Supreme Court docket. They dig into local journalism’s importance and how information ops shape political narratives. The panel debates California politics and the rise of James Talarico. They examine trans care controversies, fertility industry ethics, and concerns about medication abortion. Personal faith and a new book on Justice Alito also come up.
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Use Google Trends To Spot Information Ops
- Mollie recommended using Google Trends to spot sudden, coordinated spikes in public attention as indicators of information ops.
- She gave the example of the sudden surge in searches about "Trump illegal orders" and the rapid switch-off pattern after media cycles.
Most Transidentifying Kids Desist If Left Alone
- Chris Bray highlighted research showing most gender-disoriented children desist if not medicated, urging 'consider doing nothing' for many cases.
- He cited studies with 75–90% desistance rates and California hearings where formerly trans youth testified against early interventions.
Consider Delaying Medical Transition For Youth
- Consider delaying medical interventions for young people claiming gender dysphoria instead of immediate hormonal or surgical treatment.
- Chris Bray recommended waiting through puberty because studies show high natural desistance without intervention.
