Federalist Radio Hour

Hans A. von Spakovsky, a legal expert at The Heritage Foundation, teams up with Matt Kittle to dissect James Comey's recent indictment. They explore the complexities of proving perjury under federal law and the implications of DOJ staffing shortages. Von Spakovsky critiques Jack Smith's surveillance of Republican senators and secret subpoenas against conservative groups, framing it as a dangerous trend. They also discuss the accountability of past DOJ actions and ways to counter ideological biases within the judiciary and legal education.

Join Brianna Lyman, a staff writer at The Federalist, as she delves into the shocking murderous fantasies expressed by Virginia Democrat candidate Jay Jones. She critiques his weak attempts at public apologies and sheds light on the media's varying responses. They also explore the implications of a judge’s lenient sentencing for a would-be assassin based on his transgender identity. Plus, get Kylee's hot takes on Taylor Swift’s new album, dissecting its lyrical content and production choices.

David and Mollie dive into Jay Jones' violent texts, exploring the media's double standards and the Democratic response. They discuss the implications of the October 7 attack on Israel, linking it to rising global antisemitism. The hosts also critique the combative nature of congressional hearings and highlight leftist support for political violence. In culture reviews, they share thoughts on the new Superman film and HBO's Rome, sprinkling in humor from listener anecdotes and podcast picks.

Paul Kingsnorth, an author and anti-globalist activist known for his thought-provoking insights into technology and localism, discusses his spiritual journey to Orthodox Christianity. He delves into the dangers of globalization and the alienating effects of modern digital culture. Kingsnorth highlights the importance of local traditions and critiques the overreach of government power. He argues that genuine culture is built on community, faith, and history, urging a focus on localized values over abstract concepts of the 'West'.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Veronique de Rugy, the George Gibbs chair in political economy and senior research fellow at George Mason University's Mercatus Center, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the conditions that led to the current government shutdown, analyze whether Congress will ever rein in the national debt, and discuss what elected officials need to do to resolve the latest spending disagreement. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold breaks down the curious case of an illegal alien becoming the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools. Plus, Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood joins to recap Pete Hegseth’s refreshing military address and preview the biggest cases of the upcoming SCOTUS term. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss what the latest government shutdown means for Republicans and Democrats, analyze the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, and share their thoughts on President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. Mollie and David also review the NFL's pick for the Super Bowl halftime show, House of Guinness, and Slow Horses. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Peter Navarro, White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to share his experience as the first senior White House official ever to be put in prison for contempt of Congress. Navarro also explains the importance of crushing Democrat lawfare now so it can't be further weaponized if the blue party regains power. You can find Navarro's book I Went to Prison So You Won't Have To: A Love and Lawfare Story in Trump Land here. Read more about Navarro's fight against lawfare here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

John Bursch, a senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, joins to dissect how landmark Supreme Court cases will affect women’s sports and free speech. He explains critical laws like Hecox and BPJ aimed at protecting female athletics across 27 states. They delve into a counseling case in Colorado that highlights free speech tensions. Bursch critiques media biases and discusses the ongoing cultural battles in courts, emphasizing the need for legislative courage to address these contentious social issues.

On this week's episode of "The Kylee Cast," Daily Wire culture reporter and author Megan Basham joins Kylee Griswold to discuss the stadium memorial service for Charlie Kirk. Plus, another left-wing terrorist strikes at an ICE facility, and the media and weak-willed Republicans react exactly as you'd expect.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.