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Mar 27, 2026 • 45min
A Long-Awaited Free Speech Victory
John Vecchione, senior litigation counsel at the New Civil Liberties Alliance who led major First Amendment suits against government-driven social media censorship. He walks through the Missouri v. Biden consent decree, discovery revelations about government-platform contacts, and efforts to monitor and enforce limits on officials pressuring platforms. They also discuss depositions, reputational harms, and long-term implications for free speech litigation.
Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 16min
‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Evie Solheim, Ep. 34: How To Do It All Without #Girlbossing
Evie Solheim, freelance journalist, Christian mom, and director of the Chesterton Media Fellowship, chats about mentoring young writers and why long-form culture writing still matters. She talks Gen Z’s voice in journalism, faith and family rhythms, dating and matchmaking advice, thrifting and personal style, and practical approaches to parenting and media work.
Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 15min
’You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 192: Russia Collusion Hoaxer Robert Mueller
They debate the political fallout from a DHS funding fight and airport chaos. They revisit Robert Mueller's investigation and its institutional consequences. They recount the Kermit Gosnell case and critique media coverage. They analyze U.S. aims and risks in the Iran conflict. They also skim recent films like Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and Project Hail Mary.
Mar 24, 2026 • 50min
Does Election Day Mean Anything Anymore?
Jason Snead, Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project and election‑law advocate, discusses whether ballots must be received by Election Day and how 'cast' is defined. He traces the history of a uniform Election Day and explains how mail voting and late‑count rules grew after COVID. He explores real‑world consequences of extended counts and debates why clear deadlines matter.
Mar 20, 2026 • 48min
The Pro-Life Roadmap To Midterms Victory
Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and longtime organizer, outlines the movement's midterm get-out-the-vote strategy. She discusses mail-order abortion drugs, federal vs state authority, targeted voter outreach methods, and plans to shape 2028 nominations. The conversation highlights candidate contrast, legislative backstops, and sustaining pro-life momentum.
Mar 19, 2026 • 1h
‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Dr. Carrie Gress, Ep. 33: Can You Really Be A Christian And A Feminist?
Dr. Carrie Gress, author and scholar on gender and culture, argues feminism conflicts with Christianity. She traces first-wave spiritual roots, calls feminism a shadow church, and discusses its impact on men, marriage, children, and women's roles. The conversation examines autonomy, cultural consequences, and practical steps to resist feminist thinking.
Mar 18, 2026 • 57min
‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 191: The Problem With Hollywood
They mock Hollywood’s fading cultural relevance and argue blockbuster trends have replaced shared classics. They revisit Paul Ehrlich’s long‑standing population alarmism and its influence on environmental narratives. They critique mainstream coverage of the Iran conflict and debate public sentiment and polling reliability. They also touch on personnel shakeups, Vegas travel tales, and baseball gripes.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 51min
Hayden's History Hour Ep. 3: How Mass Irish Immigration Changed American Politics Forever
A St. Patrick’s Day deep dive into the mid-19th century Irish surge that reshaped U.S. politics and urban life. Stories of famine-driven mass migration, concentrated settlement in Northern cities, and fierce anti-Catholic backlash. The rise of political machines like Tammany Hall and figures such as Boss Tweed get attention. Long-term effects on assimilation and American party politics are explored.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 45min
Will The SAVE America Act Survive The RINOs?
Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow specializing in constitutional and election law, dives into the SAVE America Act and its requirements for citizenship proof and photo ID. He discusses Republican reluctance in the Senate, filibuster and procedural options, and strategies like attaching the bill to appropriations. Conversation also covers legal challenges, nonprofit roles in voter rolls, and prosecutions tied to election administration.
Mar 12, 2026 • 50min
‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Brad Wilcox, Ep. 32: How To Make Dating Great Again
Brad Wilcox, sociologist and author of Get Married, studies marriage, family, and dating trends. He discusses a national survey calling this a dating recession. He explores why young adults want serious relationships yet date less. He examines technology, parenting, ideology, and policy effects. He offers practical steps and policy ideas to strengthen dating and marriage prospects.
