Hayden's History Hour Ep. 6: The March Toward Independence Day

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Bradley Birzer, Hillsdale College professor of history and Russell Amos Kirk chair in American Studies, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the Declaration of Independence, the "radicalism" of the founders versus modern leftist radicalism, and what the founders would think of America today. You can find Dr. Birzer's new book, The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty, 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 special edition of the Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood analyze the Supreme Court's birthplace citizenship decision, dissect the nuances in the dissenting justices' responses to the ruling, and reflect on the problems with "judicial supremacy."Order and review 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.

Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they discuss the climate cult's response to the European heat wave, review NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg's latest fireable offense, and analyze the Supreme Court's latest slew of decisions. Mollie and David also debate the ramifications of the high bench's long-awaited birthplace citizenship ruling and share their culture recommendations for the week. Order and review 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 edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss Americans' devastatingly low trust in corporate media and explain the FCC's strategy to bring accountability back to the airwaves. Carr also shares an update on the FCC's investigation into Disney-owned TV stations' discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. 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 edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel and Federalist Elections Correspondent Brianna Lyman discuss the days that led up to July 4, 1776, including the people, motivations, and circumstances that made Independence Day one of the most consequential moments in all of history. 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 edition ofThe Federalist Radio Hour, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson ruling and outline the pro-life movement's strategy heading into the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. 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 special edition of the Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood discuss the state of the Supreme Court, break down the high bench's United States v. Hemani and Blanche v. Lau decisions, and preview the biggest outstanding case opinions to expect over the next week. Mollie and Shawn also share their predictions for the highly anticipated birthplace citizenship ruling. Order and review 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.

Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they weigh in on the Obama Presidential Center, discuss the uproar over renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and explain what the radical socialists' election win in New York means for the future of the American left. Mollie and David also discuss the new movie Jackson, and the 80's sitcom Cheers.Order and review 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, Ilan Wurman, law professor at University of Minnesota Law School and host of the podcast Rationally Based, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the common law tradition of birthright citizenship, the constitutional separation of powers, and the originalist versus "living constitution" debate in the buildup to America's semiquincentennial. You can find Wurman's new book, The Constitution of 1789, 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, Ryan Bomberger, co-founder of The Radiance Foundation and Emmy Award-winning creative professional, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to share his story as a son spared from abortion and saved by adoption. Bomberger also analyzes how abortion ideology and the death culture that promotes it have infiltrated American institutions. You can find Bomberger's memoir Should Have Been Aborted 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.