Federalist Radio Hour ‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 187: AOC’s Munich Flop
Feb 18, 2026
A sharp takedown of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s stumble at an international security conference and how media spin followed. A spirited debate on foreign policy fluency, from Marco Rubio’s speech to questions about intervention. Reflections on Barack Obama’s legacy and Obamacare’s political fallout. Personal tales about Jesse Jackson, Olympic scandals, and a tribute to Robert Duvall.
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Rubio Frames Western Defense
- Marco Rubio's Munich speech defended Western civilization and common values.
- Hosts praised Rubio's coherent foreign-policy framing as effective contrast to AOC.
Trump's Foreign Policy Is Not Isolationist
- Trump's foreign policy aligns more with traditional Republican strength and restraint rather than isolationism.
- David Harsanyi stresses the public supports smart, restrained use of American power.
Obama's 'Uniter' Image Challenged
- Barack Obama's claim to be a unifier contradicts hosts' view of his divisive legacy.
- Mollie Hemingway argues Obama's rhetoric and policies increased polarization and reshaped politics.
