ICE Takes Heat For Making America Safe Again

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Sarah Parshall Perry, vice president and legal fellow at Defending Education, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dive into the legal, cultural, and political ramifications that could result from the Supreme Court's evaluation of states' laws protecting women's sports. 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, Chris Bray, a journalist, former soldier, and author of the "Tell Me How This Ends" Substack, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain what Minneapolis provocateurs' interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tell us about the state of the culture war. Bray and Kittle also discuss whether California can be politically redeemed. Read Bray's analysis 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, Katy Faust, a children’s rights advocate, author, and founder of Them Before Us, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss the many ways children are being forced to sacrifice their rights and needs for adults’ desires. Katy and Kylee talk IVF and surrogacy, abortion and adoption, gay marriage and divorce, the mandate for Christians, and so much more. Don’t miss this explosive interview!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 the Minneapolis ICE shooting, discuss recent developments regarding the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, dive into the news on Iran, and explain why pro-lifers are upset by the Trump administration and Congress's wobble on the Hyde Amendment. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, Soul on Fire, Fallout, and season two of Landman.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.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Harry Fones, who serves as the principal deputy assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to give an update on federal law enforcement's efforts in Minneapolis and Portland and dissect the connection between Democrats' inciteful rhetoric and uptick in death threats and violence against immigration agents. Read more about ICE's actions in Minnesota 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, Drew Allen Thomas, author and host of The Drew Allen Show, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to examine Charlie Kirk's faith-filled mission and explain what the Turning Point USA founder's martyrdom means for Christians and the future of the country. You can find Allen's book For Christ and Country: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk 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 Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Chief Development Officer Sara Prinzi join Kylee Griswold to highlight The Federalist’s biggest stories of 2025, preview what to look for in 2026, and talk about the excellent reporting that won our team the Dao Journalism Award grand prize. 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 discuss the Trump administration's operation targeting deposed dictator Nicolás Maduro, examine President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland, and give an update on the Minnesota Somali fraud scandal and Tim Walz's decision to drop his re-election bid. Mollie and David also share several reviews of movies, including The Ref, Crazy Rich Asians, One False Move, The Phoenician Scheme, and F1.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.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle on the brink of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to discuss the pivotal creed and explain why 'the making of the American mind' is key to understanding the nation and its founding. You can find Spalding's book The Making of the American Mind: The Story of our Declaration of Independence 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.

Is Hollywood retreating from woke to avoid going broke? On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Christian Toto, founder of the Hollywood in Toto website and podcast, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to dissect 2025's comedy comeback, explain why Sydney Sweeney's jeans controversy should inform the way conservatives show up for certain pop culture, and review the best and worst movies of the year. 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