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Given the nature of the show and how the music is done, we cannot bring you the full show today. But I do have the conversation with Tim Keller. I’ll try to edit out the music as best I can for everything else. But, I suspect most of you will want this. Have a Happy […]

It can seem infuriating: Leftist demonstrators wantonly violate the law, only to face no or negligible consequences because the powers that be either support or refuse to oppose their disruptive tactics. But as a famous progressive politician was fond of saying, “The arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice.” Last month, a […]

Jim and Greg are off for Good Friday but they’ve also been busy lately doing some spring cleaning—but not around the house. Greg is tossing out outdated policies, messages, and organizations, while Jim is ready to send a few politicians packing. First, Greg targets the type of taxes he finds most infuriating. He’s not a […]

Your stories for the week: U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities starting May 7th The NYT Magazine asks “Is ADHD real?” Elon Musk wants to repopulate the country – all by himself Sen. Chris Van Hollen roles the dice on Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia Ann’s […]

We dive into the shocking FSU shooting and the media’s absolutely gross response, call out CBS for their shameless spin, and break down why Carmelo Anthony’s latest drama has us all scratching our heads. We talk Kyle Rittenhouse, Kyle’s critics, and the gang affiliations Democrats really don’t want to talk about. We’re also calling out […]

On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Tragedy at Florida State University, the shooter is alive and in custody. Despite political drama, a swath of approval polls continue in the administration’s favor. A whistleblower discovers massive waste and fraud in federal medical grants. Subscribe to The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tony-kinnett-cast/id1714879044 Keep […]

Guests: Richard Samuelson & George H. Nash Host Scot Bertram talks with Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. campus, continuing their conversation around the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. This week, they discuss the battle at Lexington and Concord. And George H. Nash, American historian and chronicler […]

Seven years after President Trump scrapped the Iranian nuclear deal, the U.S. is now engaged in direct negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran to try to reach a new deal. Yet the talks in Oman have so far raised more questions than answers, especially as Steve Witkoff has just clarified the administration’s objective with […]

Bondi v. VanDerStok concerned whether the ATF’s 2022 update to its regulations under the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), which articulated that federal law requirements that apply to the manufacture and sale of standard firearms also apply to “ghost guns” –readily convertible weapons parts or receiver kits– exceeds the mandate of the same. The […]

Which side will Europe take in a China-U.S. trade war? Of all the scenarios facing Europe right now vis-à-vis their relationship United States and China, their best option would be to side with the U.S., argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “The third scenario is what […]

Hans von Spakovsky talks with lawyer and Navy veteran Cully Stimson about the “abominable” decision of a federal judge barring the Defense Department from revising its military standards on gender dysphoria. He also provides a classic movie review of “Judgment at Nuremberg,” the 1961 movie about the military and the courts and the prosecution after […]

More and more of President’s Trump’s agenda is being tied up in the District Courts. We take a deep dive on this. All that and the Parting Shot.

On this episode of “The Federalist Radio Hour,” former federal prosecutor John O’Connor joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down the showdown over the deportation of El Salvador native Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, explain whether illegal aliens have due process rights, and analyze how activist judges’ enabling of “court shopping” hurts the judicial system. […]

We’re diving headfirst into everything from the lawsuit shaking up Elon Musk’s world to the media’s complete meltdown over Patty Morin’s surprise White House moment. We break down Ashley St. Clair’s bold legal move, Newsom’s tantrum, and the explosive updates in the Abrego Garcia case—including a major walk-back from his wife and jaw-dropping MS-13 connections. […]

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they dig into the IRS possibly revoking Harvard’s tax-exempt status, Bernie Sanders backing a truly radical Senate candidate in Michigan, and CNN’s over-the-top praise for George Clooney’s 2024 call […]

In an era when American politics closely resembles a WWE cage match, strength and flair go a long way. That’s why Navin Nayak of the Center for American Progress’s Action Fund joins Henry to explain why his party is on the ropes. Navin argues that polished messaging and ideological extrapolation don’t cut it in the […]

Former Czech President Václav Klaus joins the Center for Immigration Studies podcast to discuss migration, national identity, and the importance of the nation-state. An economist and longtime advocate for national sovereignty, President Klaus challenges prevailing European views on immigration, multiculturalism, and the European Union. Key highlights: Reconciling free market economics with the necessity of limited […]

Following a surprise Oval Office announcement by President Trump during Bibi Netanyahu’s trip to Washington, the United States has once again restarted negotiations with Iran over its nuclear weapons program. Thanks to Israeli attacks on Iranian air defenses and its proxies, coupled with crippling U.S. sanctions, Iran has never been weaker and America has never […]

In this episode, Ericka Andersen joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “Who Owns the Embryos?” from the April 2025 issue of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Democrats make special pilgrimages to demand the release of the El Salvadorian illegal immigrant now in the custody of El Salvador. As new reports on his gang affiliation and domestic abuse create a PR nightmare. New York Attorney General Letitia James is faced with a strangely familiar […]