Why Ben Franklin Was ‘The Greatest American’

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Wilfred McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the roots of the American Revolution and explain how a history of self-governance sparked the Founding Fathers' fight for independence. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and RealClearInvestigations Senior Writer Mark Hemingway as they discuss declining patriotism in America, analyze Sen. Thom Tillis' retirement announcement, break down the Supreme Court majority's scathing rebuke of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and review F1.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mark Skousen, an author and descendant of Ben Franklin, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the great inventor and thinker's life and philosophy and explain how Franklin shaped America's Founding in key ways. You can find Skousen's book The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin, History's Most Versatile Genius here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sean Fieler, president of Equinox Partners, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dissect the importance of the Resolution Copper Project in Arizona and explain how the Trump administration can use it to advance domestic mining while still protecting religious liberty.Read Fieler's article "How Trump Can Resolve A Legal Battle Between Mining Rights And Religious Liberty" here.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they break down the Trump administration's decision to drop bombs on Iran's nuclear facilities, explain why CNN's resident Russia hoaxer Natasha Bertrand can't be trusted, and analyze the results of the New York City mayoral primary. Mollie also recounts the worst travel day she's ever experienced, and David shares his thoughts on A Minecraft Movie.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President of the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Marjorie Dannenfelser joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to remember the cultural moment marked by the overturn of Roe vs. Wade, recall the pro-life victories achieved because of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, discuss Big Abortion's response, and consider the possibilities ahead for the pro-life movement.Read more about the many lives saved in three years of Dobbs here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Illinois father Joe Abraham joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the preventable death of his daughter Katie Abraham, who died after an allegedly drunk illegal alien struck her vehicle with his car and then fled the scene. Abraham also explains why Democrat states' decisions to harbor foreign criminals under "sanctuary" policies hurt victims and their familiesRead more about Abraham's story here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they debate U.S. involvement in the Iran-Israel war, dissect the nationwide “No Kings” protests, and review the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade. Mollie and David also discuss their summer activities, including watching The Accountant 2 and The Harvey Girls.  If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Jennifer Bryson, fellow in the Catholic Women's Forum of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the impact of left-wing activism on sports and suggest practical avenues of resistance. You can find Bryson's Ethics & Public Policy Center report, "Reclaim Team USA Sports from Activism,"  here.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," the Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to give an update on the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, dive into the details about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's latest charge, and analyze corporate media and Democrats' response to the Los Angeles riots. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.