‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. John Davidson, Ep. 31: What To Make Of Trump’s War With Iran

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Christina Crenshaw, an assistant professor at Arizona Christian University, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to differentiate between secular and biblical justice, dissect the left's hypocrisy on "Christian nationalism," and discuss the problem with disguising the acceptance of injustices and untruths as compassion. You can find Crenshaw's book Redeeming Justice: Reclaiming God’s Vision for Doing Good in the World here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson joins Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss the Trump administration’s bungled messaging on the war with Iran, differences and similarities between this conflict and other wars in the Middle East, and what it all could mean for the midterms.Follow John on X: https://x.com/johnddavidsonThe Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they sift through the fog of war in Iran, discuss the Trump administration's objectives for entering the fray, and debate Americans' reception to U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Mollie and David also review Texas' primary election results and share their culture thoughts for the week. Pre-order Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Jacob Olidort, the chief research officer and director of American security at the America First Policy Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze Operation Epic Fury, discuss the Trump administration's stated justifications for getting involved in Iran, and consider what's next. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, John Hart, CEO of government transparency nonprofit Open the Books, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss ballooning Medicaid fraud in states like Pennsylvania and analyze the fight to expose the loopholes that lead to taxpayer-funded waste.Read more about Open the Book's role in exposing Medicaid fraud here and here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold is joined by her colleagues Eddie Scarry, Elle Purnell, and Matt Kittle to grade Trump’s State of the Union address, discuss Abigail Spanberger’s pathetic rebuttal, dissect the media’s awful coverage, and offer GOP lawmakers a roadmap for generating legislative wins that will get Republicans out to vote in the midterms.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and Democrats' reaction and response, examine whether Congress will pass the SAVE America Act, and discuss the Supreme Court's tariffs decision. Mollie and David also reflect on the U.S. men's hockey team's gold medal Olympics victory and review The Night Manager. Pre-order Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Do Hispanics have a special claim to the Southwest? Join Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel as he traces the history of Mexican-American relations, dissects the American government's strategic decision to take territory from Mexico ahead of the gold rush, and explains how it's relevant to the current political climate. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, James Rosen, chief Washington correspondent for Newsmax and author of Scalia: Supreme Court Years 1986-2001, joins Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood to discuss how Justice Antonin Scalia's time on the Supreme Court reoriented the nation towards originalism and fundamentally transformed the high bench forever.You can find Rosen's book here: https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/scalia-supreme-court-years-1986-to-2001-9781510786912/newThe Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of The Kylee Cast, detransitioner and advocate Chloe Cole joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to break down the Fox Varian case and other detransitioner lawsuits, discuss the Tumbler Ridge shooting and the broader epidemic of transgender violence, and share the role of Christianity in Chloe’s own story.Follow Chloe on X: https://x.com/ChloeColeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChoooCole/videosAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chooocole/?hl=enThe Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.