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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!

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Recent Episodes
  • Have Sanctions Against Russia Worked?
    Nov 21, 2024 – 42:14
  • 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 124: What RFK Jr. And Gaetz Mean For America
    Nov 20, 2024 – 01:10:52
  • What Comes Next For The Pro-Life Movement?
    Nov 19, 2024 – 41:15
  • Melania Trump's Grand Return To The White House: What To Expect
    Nov 14, 2024 – 33:57
  • 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 123: Trump Assembles His Cabinet
    Nov 13, 2024 – 01:07:33
  • Wisconsin For The Win
    Nov 12, 2024 – 48:29
  • Trump's Victory Signals The Death Of The Propaganda Press
    Nov 7, 2024 – 44:38
  • 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 122: Trump Sweeps The Map
    Nov 6, 2024 – 01:08:46
  • After Democrats' 2020 Election Shenanigans, Here's What Americans Should Watch For This Tuesday
    Nov 5, 2024 – 58:01
  • A Harris-Walz Administration Would Be A Gut Punch To Free Speech
    Oct 31, 2024 – 41:54
  • Is The 'American Dream' The American Reality?
    Oct 30, 2024 – 43:19
  • 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 121: CNN Lies About Its Lies
    Oct 29, 2024 – 01:19:18
  • United We Stand, Divided We Fall — How The Nation Reached Historic Polarization
    Oct 24, 2024 – 34:04
  • 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 120: Media Meltdown Over Trump
    Oct 23, 2024 – 01:04:11
  • The CIA Tried To Take This Former Agent Down After He Exposed Deep State Corruption
    Oct 22, 2024 – 43:09
  • Who's Running The Country?
    Oct 17, 2024 – 44:06
  • 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 119: Kamala The Copycat
    Oct 15, 2024 – 48:41
  • Who's Behind The Radical Pro-Hamas Groups Terrorizing College Campuses And Streets?
    Oct 15, 2024 – 43:42
  • Nancy Pelosi: Democrats' Divider-In-Chief?
    Oct 10, 2024 – 35:55
  • 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 118: Kamala's Media Blitz
    Oct 9, 2024 – 50:03
  • How Dirty Voter Rolls Threaten A Free And Fair Election
    Oct 8, 2024 – 36:03
  • Babylon Bee Takes California To Court For Censoring Satire
    Oct 3, 2024 – 45:08
  • ‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 117: VP Debate
    Oct 2, 2024 – 59:21
  • How The Federal Government Wastes Thousands Of Dollars Every Second
    Oct 1, 2024 – 34:28
  • Conquering The ‘American Leviathan’
    Sep 26, 2024 – 50:13
  • ‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 116: Kennedys
    Sep 25, 2024 – 01:00:09
  • Katy Faust On Why Policymakers Should Put Children First
    Sep 24, 2024 – 37:50
  • Tracking The Impact Of AI On U.S. Elections
    Sep 19, 2024 – 41:25
  • ‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 115: Assassination Redux
    Sep 18, 2024 – 51:55
  • Michael Walsh On All The Ways ‘The Press Hates You’
    Sep 17, 2024 – 42:42
  • ’Why I Left The Democrat Party’
    Sep 12, 2024 – 44:32
  • ‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 114: ‘Fact-Checking’
    Sep 11, 2024 – 01:00:19
  • Inside The Nashville Trans Shooter’s Shocking Manifesto
    Sep 10, 2024 – 39:14
  • Sen. Ron Johnson On The Trump Assassination, Corruption, And Election Integrity
    Sep 5, 2024 – 41:02
  • ‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 113: Authoritarianism
    Sep 4, 2024 – 55:28
  • Kamala Harris: The Machine Candidate
    Sep 3, 2024 – 01:04:23
  • The Fight To Save The American Family Farm
    Aug 29, 2024 – 42:29
  • ‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 112: The Interview
    Aug 28, 2024 – 54:25
  • Montana AG Austin Knudsen On The Leftist Lawfare Plaguing His State
    Aug 27, 2024 – 37:50
  • Holding Antisemite Campus Protesters Accountable
    Aug 22, 2024 – 34:56
  • ‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 111: DNC
    Aug 21, 2024 – 01:03:16
  • The Roadmap For Restoring The Republic
    Aug 20, 2024 – 40:37
  • Afghanistan’s ‘Last Commander’ On The Consequences Of Biden’s Botched Withdrawal
    Aug 15, 2024 – 40:18
  • ‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 110: We’ll Do It Live
    Aug 14, 2024 – 48:24
  • What Pro-Lifers Need From The GOP This Election Season
    Aug 13, 2024 – 40:19
  • Inside The 'Hate Map' Project Tracking The Rise Of Leftist Violence
    Aug 8, 2024 – 38:39
  • ‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 109: ‘Folksy’
    Aug 7, 2024 – 54:51
  • Biden’s SCOTUS Scheme And The Battle For Originalism
    Aug 6, 2024 – 38:15
  • Megan Basham On How Top Evangelicals ’Traded The Truth’ For Leftism
    Aug 1, 2024 – 47:12
  • ‘You're Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 108: Ministry of Truth
    Jul 31, 2024 – 57:37
Recent Reviews
  • T J Bopp
    Miss Emily!
    I have given it a shot but the show is not the same without Emily. Matt Kittle is about as exciting and insightful as a breadbox. No personality, I think he is an AI generated host. Please be humans on air. Now ‘Your Wrong’ on the money, funny insightful real people, that’s why you should shoot for. I no longer listen to the radio hour. It’s too bad because you have good product. Good thoughts, good debates, but it is about as boring as can be. Please change my rating is at three only because of Molly. Otherwise, it’s a one.
  • Desubu
    Great podcasts always
    I love these podcasts! Truthful discussions about everything happening in the news
  • 333710
    9/11 Trump / Harris debate
    Good discussion Puts the debate in properly perspective Question: why are there commercials interruptions mid stream during your conversations??
  • Dale Stratton
    Mollie is right
    You made me go find December Girls! Big Star was so ahead of their time! Great power pop!
  • ScottytheMenace
    Tracking issue fixed but still miss Emily
    Looks like the tracker issue's been fixed so that's great. I'll listen to the show a few more times to see if it peaks my interest, but what I've heard so far isn't as engaging without Emily. I'll give it an extra star because I generally appreciate the Federalist.
  • legalnerd!!!
    Miss Emily
    Definitely not as good since Emily Jashinsky left. I do like “you wrong”
  • Grandesid
    Not so much after the host change
    I’m not enjoying this show since the change in hosts. The only one I listen to is the “you’re wrong” episode with Molly and David
  • makesmymusic
    How Big Tech Threatens The Market place of Ideas
    I’m writing to recommend The Federalist Radio Hour. After more than a few years of listening to the podcast, this is my first Rating & Review. Specifically the podcast of July 25, 2024 with host Matt Kittle, Senior Elections Correspondent of The Federalist & guest Dean Ball, research fellow with the Mercatus Center on the Supreme Court's net choice rulings, has prompted me to not only congratulate them, but the entire podcast group for the excellence they have brought to serious, intelligent but understandable thought to the many topics that concern all of us. They have elevated the thinking to a level that has motivated others to do the same. I urge you to join in and be rewarded. Thank you.
  • RogerThat
    What I Will Say
    Great podcast — Mollie and David have amazing chemistry and excellent taste in music! But please… David, stop saying “What I will say.” It’s such a commentators crutch and you are way above that! Aside from that, you two are the gold standard in podcasting.
  • scroad
    Rationality
    I look forward to the podcast every week. Living overseas you are one of my few reliable connections to a sane analysis as to what’s going on in the United States. When I first learned about this podcast, I knew I would enjoy listening to Molly. David though has been a pleasant surprise as I really enjoy his commentary. I just finished listening to the episode regarding Trump‘s choice of Judy Vance. I enjoyed the lively commentary, but Molly please let David finish a thought. You guys are the best. Keep up the good work.
  • Cathark
    You’re Wrong
    There’s a whole lot of good I can say about David and Mollie’s weekly show of invigorating banter and grounding observations, but I’ll keep this short: When I see the next “You’re Wrong” in my podcast feed midweek I just go, “Ahhhh.” Sanity is so refreshing!
  • Debby Q
    Mollie is fabulous
    Mollie is honest, funny, and insightful. It’s true: everyone loves Mollie.
  • Twillafaye
    Emily
    Is there anyone else to host besides Emily? Love Molly but why is it just her the rest of the week? Need more talent & less giggling. Esp in the election year!
  • Slaggles
    The Good, The True, The Beautiful
    I began listening to the Federalist Radio Hour when it was first being broadcast from the Hillsdale College DC Campus. Being a solid supporter of Hillsdale, I have found that this podcast is a good fit for me. A variety of topics is discussed, which broadens my knowledge and sometimes even changes my way of thinking, although most of the time it reinforces my position. I am a fan.
  • 1961richie
    Molly unrestrained
    Nice to hear her opinion in a longer thread. Would like a bit more information about her vinyl collecting and how she picks out the condition of the vinyl. What turntable does she use and does the rest of the family have access
  • Annyzc
    Brilliant Women
    Molly and Emily are two of the most well informed , erudite and personable people on any podcast. Oh yeah and David is good too!
  • CaptainSolo53
    Excellent!
    Hemingway and Harsanyi are the best tandem on the Federalist’s roster of great talent. They are always informative and entertaining. Highly Recommend.
  • My Weldon
    So Good
    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a while and have gone back in the archives to get their views and see how “ prophetic” (or not!) the hosts and guests are. I’m so glad to be able to hear people that I agree with and have my values. Sure can’t get that from the powers that be!
  • couldbe
    Tick tack
    Would like to hear from a Democrat talk banning it because I see this as another talking point. Republicans want to give tax breaks to billionaires, any abortion, want to push granny over the cliff want to squelch free speech by banning a social media outlet. I see it as a spy. Tool election interference mechanism and a means of poisoning the youth with propaganda. Get Klondike Kitchen on for an extended discussion.
  • Rooster67fl
    Moved pass my tipping point
    I love listening to Emily Jashinsky, I find her intelligent and articulate. On the other hand, Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi are so pro Israel they almost cheer for the slaughter of innocent Palestinian women and children. I don’t support Hamas but I know a genocide when I see it. I think they must be on the AIPAC payroll. I’m done listening to the Federalist.
  • Debra D
    Very poor audio
    I am listening to the episode on “Statesmanship”. You can barely here the author due to all the background noise. I’ve noticed that most of these episodes sound like they are being recorded in a dank basement somewhere. Awful! Please upgrade your equipment.
  • Bad science federalist
    Scientist take on “How science is being twisted by abortionists”
    Not what it seems. I listened to the episode and was appalled so I read the papers. The paper was right in retracting the paper and the scientists responsible should study the principles of data visualization. The paper was retracted because the data was poorly presented and uninterpretable. Their graphs are messy so that I cannot check their claims against their data. In a paper, you display your data in graphs so that any scientist can see it and interpret it clearly and see that they back up your claims. That doesn’t happen in this paper. They also don’t show a key correlation analysis they mention on their intro and conclusions. Due to the flaws of the paper. No scientist would draw conclusions from it. Show us the data in decent graphs with figure legends and then we can talk.
  • Tired of it 4494
    Bedford
    An egotist. When Bedford is on I don’t even listen.
  • Bluelabeldrinker
    The CIA/FBI episode was…drivel.
    Sorry, but you allowed someone with decades-old supposed “experience” pillory entire agencies. The use of the term “the gays” was also telling…and I’m by no means at LGBTQ-whatever advocate. You lost a years-long listener today.
  • canoes4
    War on consumers
    Bad bad sound and the guy was drinking swallowing the whole time Very few examples his car examples no specs he was right about electric cars except Tesla makes lots of money has high demand cars. Ford General Motors lose money no demand very misleading Love the show poor episode
  • loferrell
    Top Tier podcast w/ only 1 complaint
    This has become one of my absolute favorite podcast to listen too and I love everything about it. I’m a podcast junkie but this is one of my favorites that I look forward to listening to every day. Mollie, Emily and David all have very interesting angles on things and I really enjoy listening. My ONE complaint is the dang advertisements …what the heck is up with adds every 5 minutes now? It’s so distracting and I find myself checking out and switching to a different podcast that doesn’t have as many adds. It’s too distracting and cheapens the quality of podcast now. It reminds me of why I never watch cable TV anymore.
  • Walter's Person
    Davidson
    Brilliant episode!
  • Fly-over guy
    Never miss the Wednesday show with Molly
    I love the Wednesday show with Molly Hemingway. She does talk over David a bit, but it’s probably because he is kind of wishy washy. His views are good too, so he should stand-up for himself more. But still love the show. 5 stars for sure
  • rdcu8mbdt
    Episode from 7/7/23
    Unlistenable due to the super crappy audio quality. At least Emily is no longer sucking on a drink straw into the microphone. It’s become warmed over tripe. Senseless babble from idiots. I’m out.
  • Ariovistus
    Desert God
    This show is not for non-believers. An Incoherent stone age blood sacrifice cult undergirds all arguments againt modernity. Dead horse beaten daily here. “Muh-religion” isn’t useful anymore & is what got us here in the 1st place. The further infantilization of the herd. Virgin births and birthing persons…..eh, same shart different epoch. .
  • Mark C 95
    Long time fan! Naive guest
    Your discussion of Higher Ed misses a HUGE problem. My husband is part of Conservative Christian colleges. Our students are not wealthy. 50% receive Pell Grants. What of all the Christian conservative colleges that will be shut down and their small, conservative communities left devastated if you shut off federal funding? We are already fighting so hard to stay open and not get sued by activist students. We are already out here! Where are the millionaire donors supporting our students and mission. We are changing lives, saving souls, and elevating the poor into the middle class. I am frankly disgusted by the generalization of Higher Ed. There is much more out there than Hillsdale.
  • WrigleyFieldMarshal
    Mollie needs to calm down
    I don't know how David puts up with Mollie. Her blind Trumpism has made her angry and unable to discuss news and politics without visceral histrionics and immature emotional reactions, and she keeps injecting flimsy defenses of Trump's lies about the 2020 election. David has to to waste a lot of time metaphorically hosing her down or phrasing his comments in a very hushed tone, to avoid setting her off. David shouldn't have to walk on eggshells on his own show. This podcast can either be a serious discussion of political news and events, or it can be a series of false talking points dedicated to defending Donald Trump. Sorry, it can't be both. David really needs to make a choice.
  • BibliophileG
    Peachy Keenan
    I was excited to hear from Peachy Keenan but she & Molly discussed birth control and Peachy made unproven, false and harmful statements about basic facts & science. I’m so bummed. How can I trust other statements [that I don’t know much about] when someone is lying about basic settled facts?! This is just another fake news program- I had such high hopes:-( but FRH is just another corrupt media company that continues to inflict devastating damage, please do the real journalism that America needs not this false narrative.
  • MsJulieAnn
    Emily and Ben
    I always enjoy listening to Emily and Ben’s bantering.
  • Jwar1
    Best
    Emily, you’re the best. Hey! Whoo! Haha
  • Txaz02
    Want to love
    Edited to add: The sound quality has improved however, Mollie Hemingway has become unlistenable. Her condescension drips through every statement she makes. Her unequivocal support of Trump is becoming repugnant. I want to love this podcast so badly but holy cow do something about your sound quality and editing. Is Emily eating while interviewing? This is unlistenable.
  • cyptoe
    Good except
    A generally good podcast! Except when Mollie wants to beat down Her co host over the definition of some word.
  • Moishy Knaw
    Not the Mollie we know and love
    I really came with a open mind to listen to Mollies weekly podcast, but this is the not stable minded sharp shooting Millie of the past. She keeps interrupting constantly, and almost seems to take personal anything about trump. The game of politics is to never take anything personal, or at least not show it. Also what’s the point of her co host if she just bullies him into agreeing with her? Like common you can have your own opinions.
  • Stitching Chick
    Making sense of the UAW strike (9/15/23)
    I gave up on finishing this podcast because both presenters used the phrase “sort of” way too often. They both need to re-evaluate their use of that worthless phrase
  • JW Richardson
    If you go to video you might lose some listeners
    I like this show. I listen to it frequently. However, I listen to it when I walk. If it were on video I would not listen to the show because I don't listen to YouTube or watch YouTube, especially when I'm walking. Just a thought.
  • Mad Mimi 65@$
    Emily
    Emily, your upbeat relevance is entirely captivating! I find your sincerity refreshing. It’s a pleasure to hear your interviewing style in a world full of cookie cutter journalists who not only bore their audiences but bore themselves. May God continue to bless you! Paula J Age 71 ☀️ One note: When you excitedly lean into important points, your vocal fry fades significantly. That works well for you.
  • Grover279316
    5 if…
    Would rate 6/5 if Christopher Bedford didnt interrupt and stamp on every point Emily is in the process of making. As such must rate 4/5. Thats my only complaint. Emily is the most intelligent and thought provoking commentators out there. Keep it up Mollie does the same thing to David Harsanyi.
  • r0gue007
    Love the show, My Pillow sponsorship is too much.
    Emily is a great host, love the solid conservative perspective. Don’t take money from such a disreputable sponsor, full stop.
  • mbapsu
    Molly - You’re NEVER wrong…
    I always smile when a new episode shows up each week. Molly, loved your analogy regarding stupid gotcha questions — SOOOO TRUE!!! Also love your love of vinyl music. We would have a lot to talk about. Love your thoughtful and well-researched commentary on Fox panels — Scorched Earth!!!
  • The_T_K
    Buy Mollie a microphone!!!!
    That’s it. Everyone knows of the audio struggles….. get mollie a very nice. Very expensive professional, commercial microphone. Please.
  • Miss_Prism
    The Heartbreak Kid, one of the funniest flicks of all time
    Love that your Mom turned you onto this. What about Eddie Albert’s gradual face change as he realizes that his daughter has married a schlemiel? I would also recommend, if you like very old films, the Noel Coward film version of Private Lives with the wonderful Norma Shearer, who also has a marvelous slow face change moment as she has a horrible realization. She is especially great, as a former silent star with exquisite acting skills.
  • statedept1515
    Populist garbage
    It just isn’t very good and Mollie is a total grifter
  • abp4567891234
    Cava is a restaurant
    Or at least the one in Clarendon. I think you mean the cava mesa which is fine, but completely different than the small plate restaurant.
  • Jeff is an Aggie
    One of my favorites
    I listen to lots of podcast to and from work, and over the weekend doing work around the house. This has become one the first podcasts I listen to. Mollie’s spirit is great. David is interesting with a dry wit that I really like. David and I both drive a 25+ year Landcruiser so I have a bond. Ha!
  • Sshef
    Incisive
    Why can’t everyone see things as clearly as Emily? Informed, funny, and sees beyond the surface. Great work. How does a movement get started?
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