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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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Aug 25, 2022 • 58min
Nobody Knows Woke Capital Like Ousted Levi’s Exec Jennifer Sey
Jennifer Sey was poised to become the next CEO of Levi & Strauss Co. before she ended her career with the company on February 13, 2022, after the company demanded she cease her outspoken opinions on school lockdowns and mask mandates. Sey joins Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky for a conversation on how corporations now make decisions based on politics and whether that accurately reflects the demands of consumers. They also discuss today's robber barons, girl bosses, and the American obsession with branding.

Aug 24, 2022 • 52min
Will The GOP Make Even Bigger Gains With Hispanic Voters?
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, congressional candidate Cassy Garcia, who is vying to unseat the Democrat in Texas' 28th district; Carolina Amesty, who recently won the Republican primary for Florida's 45th district; and Abraham Enriquez, who is founder and president of Bienvenido US, join Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss why Hispanic voters are turning away from the Democrat party for the GOP and whether that trend will last.

Aug 23, 2022 • 41min
The Case Against College
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, author and podcast host Timothy J. Gordon joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new book "Don't Go to College: A Case for Revolution" and explain exactly why young people should rethink enrolling in higher education. You can find the book by Gordon and Michael Robillard here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dont-go-to-college-timothy-gordon/1141502430You can find Gordon's website here: https://www.timothyjgordon.com/

Aug 22, 2022 • 49min
How Alaska’s Confusing Ranked-Choice Voting Is Really A Scheme To Keep Murkowski In Office
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Joel Davidson, editor-in-chief of the Alaska Watchman, joins Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson, his brother, and Federalist Senior Editor Christopher Bedford to explain how Alaskans were hoodwinked into a hopelessly complex ranked-choice voting scheme designed to benefit incumbent Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is seeking a fourth full term in the Senate this November.

Aug 19, 2022 • 37min
Chris And Emily’s Fall Midterm Preview
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Federalist Senior Editor and RightForge Co-Founder Christopher Bedford and Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky share what they think you need to know about the upcoming midterm elections.

Aug 18, 2022 • 59min
Tristan Harris Explains Why The Tech Crisis Is Much Worse Than We Realize
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology and co-host of the "Your Undivided Attention" podcast, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the dangers of persuasive technology and why Silicon Valley needs to abandon attention-grabbing control methods for more ethical practices.

Aug 16, 2022 • 41min
Biden’s China Strategy Is Failing
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Elbridge Colby, co-founder and principal of The Marathon Initiative and author of "The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss what is wrong with President Joe Biden's China strategy and what the U.S. should do to strengthen its defenses against the communist regime. You can find Colby's book here: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300268027/the-strategy-of-denial/

Aug 15, 2022 • 49min
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Crime In America
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow and head of research for the Policing and Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jahsinsky to discuss his new book "Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong and Who It Hurts Most." You can find Mangual's book here: https://www.centerstreet.com/titles/rafael-a-mangual/criminal-injustice/9781546001539/

Aug 12, 2022 • 33min
John Ondrasik On The Afghanistan Withdrawal Anniversary And Ukraine
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the upcoming anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and share his thoughts on the state of the Russia-Ukraine war. You can find Ondrasik's music here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDSreAxv5LVttxSB1RrlDDg

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Aug 11, 2022 • 50min
Daniel Turner Breaks Down Dems' Destructive 'Inflation Reduction Act'
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Daniel Turner, founder and executive director at Power the Future, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down the Democrats' tax increase bill and how new carve-outs for wind power, solar power, and electric vehicles will affect the U.S., which primarily relies on fossil fuels.


