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Hosted by Matt Kittle and The Federalist’s team of fearless journalists, this is a podcast featuring engaging and in-depth conversations with reporters, scholars, authors, politicians, and thinkers of all stripes. Along with guest hosts Mollie Hemingway, David Harsanyi, and others, the show delivers smart and compelling dialogues on politics, culture, religion, and the news of the day. Support the show by subscribing, rating, and writing a review!Check out The Federalist's other coverage on our website. Follow The Federalist on X.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 48min
‘Fraught With Fraud’: Exposing States’ Medicaid Money Dump
John Hart, CEO of Open the Books, a government-spending transparency leader, discusses exploding Medicaid in‑home payments and state-level fraud surges. He highlights massive payout spikes in Pennsylvania, New York, Minnesota, and California. Topics include systemic incentives that invite abuse, data-driven detection using AI, and building citizen tools and transparency to hold officials accountable.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 55min
‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Federalist Staff, Ep. 30: Trump's SOTU Was Great... Now What?
Elle Purnell, Federalist staff writer offering sharp political perspective. Eddie Scarry, reporter known for media analysis. Matt Kittle, journalist delivering pointed political commentary. They grade Trump’s State of the Union, critique Abigail Spanberger’s rebuttal, call out media coverage, and map GOP strategies to turn speech momentum into legislative wins.
Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 14min
‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 188: The State Of The Union
They break down reactions to the State of the Union and whether it landed with the public. They debate the political and procedural fate of the SAVE Act and filibuster strategy. They parse the Supreme Court’s tariffs ruling and its impact on separation of powers. They celebrate the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey win and swap TV and culture recommendations.
Feb 24, 2026 • 47min
Hayden's History Hour Ep. 2: Debunking Lies About The Mexican-American War Land Grab
A brisk tour of the Mexican Cession and why it still matters in Southwestern politics. Military clashes, diplomatic offers, and the calculus behind territorial choices are explored. The Gold Rush, demographic shifts, and debates over annexation get close attention. The narrative traces Mexico’s 19th-century turmoil and how population and strategy shaped borders.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 39min
‘Lion of the Law’: How Justice Scalia Transformed The Supreme Court
James Rosen, Newsmax chief Washington correspondent and author of Scalia: Supreme Court Years, discusses Justice Antonin Scalia's embrace of originalism and how it reshaped legal practice. He recounts Scalia's courtroom style, surprising rulings that showed intellectual integrity, personal anecdotes from lunches, and the justice's friendships across ideological lines.
Feb 19, 2026 • 57min
“The Kylee Cast” feat. Chloe Cole, Ep. 29: Why The Transgender-Industrial Complex Is In Retreat
Chloe Cole, a detransitioner and activist who advocates for protecting children and parental rights, shares her journey from online radicalization to legal fights. She discusses recent lawsuits like Fox Varian, shifts in medical policies, the role of money and ideology in medicine, the Tumbler Ridge shooting, and how Christianity shaped her recovery.
Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 1min
‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 187: AOC’s Munich Flop
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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Feb 17, 2026 • 51min
The Truth About The Senate’s Stalling Of The SAVE America Act
Thomas Lane, director of election integrity at the America First Policy Institute and American Justice Campaign director. He breaks down the SAVE Act’s proposed citizenship verification and photo ID rules. He explains the standing filibuster, cloture realities, Senate politics around forcing a floor fight, and the strategic tradeoffs of expanding election reform measures.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 45min
Inside Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Transformation Operation
Justin Fulcher, former senior adviser to Secretary Pete Hegseth, gives a firsthand look at cultural and operational shifts inside the Department of War. He discusses refocusing the department on warfighting, rooting out Pentagon waste and holding contractors accountable. He also covers rapid procurement for drones and emerging tech, strikes and deterrence strategy, and geopolitical moves from Venezuela to Greenland.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 7min
‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Breccan Thies, Ep. 28: Everything I Saw On My ICE Ride-Along In Minneapolis
Breccan Thies, White House correspondent and investigative reporter, recounts on-the-ground reporting in sanctuary city Minneapolis after an ICE ride-along. He describes blending in with agitators, how organized disruption and blockades affect enforcement, and contrasts media narratives with what he witnessed. Short, vivid scenes from arrests and crowd dynamics bring the story to life.
