Hosted by Matt Kittle and The Federalist’s team of fearless journalists, this is a podcast featuring engaging and in-depth conversations with reporters, scholars, authors, politicians, and thinkers of all stripes. Along with guest hosts Mollie Hemingway, David Harsanyi, and others, the show delivers smart and compelling dialogues on politics, culture, religion, and the news of the day. Support the show by subscribing, rating, and writing a review! Check out The Federalist's other coverage on ...
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Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.
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Yeah No Yeah is the fat brain baby of two very old men trapped in the bodies of easily vexed millennials: Molly Kendrick and Katie Joy. We do deep-ish dives into internet fandoms, the stranger corners of pop culture, and YouTube’s latest unsettling obsessions.
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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedica ...
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The Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals podcast features in depth interviews with musicians, giving insight into their creative process. Guests include: Amanda Shires, Todd Snider, Charley Crocket, Frank Turner, and Dave Alvin.
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Please join us as we talk true crime in the most normal place in the world -over the fence......to be specific over our backyard fence. We have been inspired to create this podcast to share our mutual fascination with all things true crime, ghostly, and just creepy in general.
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Nathanael Blake: Why The Church Cannot Be Silent About The Sexual Revolution's Victims
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49:48On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Nathanael Blake, a senior contributor to The Federalist and a fellow in the Life and Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to outline the harms the sexual revolution wreaked on society and what role the Church and Christian sexual morals play in …
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Who is out there behind the howling midnight parties in the distance? For generations we have coexisted in varying degrees of rivalry, conflict, and admiration with the North American canine known as the coyote. From pre-colonization to our modern backyards, through the wild west and the streets of San Francisco, award-winning NPR science reporter …
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Hollywood Doubles Down On DEI In Trump 2.0
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45:38On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Christian Toto, award-winning film critic, journalist, and founder of the Hollywood in Toto website and podcast, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the politicization of Hollywood, explore the reasons why Americans crave authentic entertainment content, and preview …
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Morgan Toney on Circles, Elders, and Phil Collins, ep. 311
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1:00:58Circles have played a huge role in fiddler and singer Morgan Toney's life thus far: from drum circles, to talking circles, to the Earth itself (a circle!). In our Basic Folk conversation, Morgan talks about his L'nu (also known as Mi'kmaq) heritage and growing up on what's now called Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his ancestors have lived since ti…
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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 150: Cover-Up
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57:27Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss how President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis fits into the cognitive decline cover-up, dive into the Epstein files and John F. Kennedy's assassination, and analyze Secretary of State Marco Rubio's explanation for importing Afrikaners …
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James Comey’s Threat And Joe Biden’s Cancer
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33:09On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss why law enforcement should take former FBI Director James Comey's "8647" threat against President Donald Trump seriously, review Comey's key role in the Russia collusion hoax, and discuss wha…
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Dave Brat Talks Tariffs, Inflation, And The Federal Budget
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39:34On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Dave Brat, the senior vice president of business relations at Liberty University and former congressman from Virginia, joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to break down the Trump administration's tariff talks and explain what the corporate media get wrong about the stock market, inflation, …
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Kris Delmhorst: Inching Forward through Sleepless Nights, ep. 310
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52:20Kris Delmhorst is not a good sleeper. The Western Massachusetts songwriter is usually awake from 2 or 3 am to about 4 or 5am. Sometimes it feels nice and floaty, but other times she is wide awake worrying about anything her brain can get a hold of. This is similar to a feeling with which she ended her tenth record, 'Ghosts in the Garden,' with the …
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‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 149: Jake Tapper
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59:32Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze Jake Tapper's attempt to cover up his cover-up of Joe Biden's mental decline in his new book, discuss President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East, and share their thoughts on Qatar's jet gift offer. David and Mollie also share …
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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Shawn Carney, founder, president, and CEO of 40 Days for Life, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to weigh in on how Pope Leo XIV's presence in the Vatican will differ from Pope Francis' tenure. Shawn and Matt also discuss Pope Leo XIV's stance on life in the womb. If you care…
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The Girlies Are Taking Over: Punk! This week we take a look at Bikini Kill, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Linda Lindas and more!
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41:41Hey all! This is the latest episode in my series on how the Girlies are taking over different genres. We started with Americana, the Pop, and now Punk! I've been super impressed with how many women led punk bands have been killing it. This week we take a look at Bikini Kill, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Linda Lindas, BABYMETAL, Hanabie, Destroy Boys,…
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Inside The Study Exposing The Dangers Of Popular Abortion Pill
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28:03On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Ryan Anderson joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to go behind the scenes on a new landmark study showing the abortion drug mifepristone is more dangerous than previously thought and analyze wether the U.S. Food and Drug Administ…
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Sara Watkins on I'm With Her's Witchy AF New Record, ep. 309
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54:09Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about 'Wild and Clear and Blue,' the new album from I'm With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights int…
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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 148: Pulitzers
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46:42Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the pro-abortion propaganda that won a Pulitzer Prize, analyze Sen. John Fetterman's family drama, and weigh in on President Donald Trump's self-deportation policies. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on the band Devo, MobL…
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Inventing the Teenager with Harmony Colangelo
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1:07:54Where did all these teens come from? Harmony Colangelo, co-host of This Ends at Prom, is here to explain how, before Americans got to worry about what teenagers were up to, we first had to decide what they were—and how a boom in postwar educational films taught a generation of adolescents what not to do. Skipper Learns a Lesson: https://www.youtube…
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How The Vietnam War Shaped 50 Years Of Foreign Policy
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44:37On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mark Moyar, the William P. Harris Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and discuss the effect the Vietnam War had on American foreign policy and global politics. If you care …
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Roots Rewind: A White Guy Listens to Mexican Music Pt. 1
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41:01Hey all! Today is Cinco de Mayo and I wanted to republish this episode I did a number of years back. Hope you dig it! This is the first installment in a new series I'll be doing on the show. I've been intrigued with the history of Mexican music for a number of years now. I decided to take a deep dive into the fascinating history of the music, the i…
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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Derrick Morgan, executive vice president of The Heritage Foundation, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze the key policies that marked President Donald Trump's first 100 days, discuss how Americans received those, and preview the future priorities of the second Trump …
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Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris on THE Three Shoes, Alchemy and Weeding out Baddies, ep. 308
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57:54Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris talk to Lizzie and Cindy for Basic Folk on-board the Cayamo cruise in front of a live audience. We get down to business in addressing NICE things by asking Mary what kind of shoes she's wearing – as she has a reputation for enjoying the good stuff, especially on her feet. After that, we asked and Jaimee Harris enthus…
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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 147: The First 100 Days
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1:05:14Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they review the late David Horowitz's journey to conservatism, discuss how President Donald Trump's first 100 days have set the tone for his second administration, debate the definition of "free market," and analyze how the U.S. Food and Drug Ad…
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How Red Ripples Could Change Deep Blue California
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48:15On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Ariana Assenmacher, chair of California Young Republicans, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the frustrations facing California voters, discuss the red voting shifts that defined the latest election, and analyze California Gov. Gavin Newsom's save-face podcast camp…
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Rep. Tim Burchett Explains Why ‘We Are Compromised’
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49:07On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the reasons Republicans should codify President Donald Trump's agenda, discuss why he believes the U.S. is compromised, and give a behind-the-scenes look at his viral "Hot Pocket" comeback.…
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Susan Werner on Defining Hard Work, Paid Vacations, and Relaxing as Indie Musician, ep. 307
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46:29The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a "paid vacation." Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance be…
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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 146: Church And State
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1:32:43Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they review Pope Francis' legacy, talk about the Secret Service's failure to prevent the theft of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse, revisit the deportation debate, and discuss Health and Human Services Secretary Robe…
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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tim Graham, executive editor of NewsBusters and host of the NewsBusters Podcast, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down the corporate media's latest round of lies and deception and analyze how the propaganda press' strategy will change after the Trump era. If you car…
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Deportation, Due Process, And Deference To The American People
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40:09On 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 "…
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Jon Muq: Uganda, Cruise Ship Food and His Googly-Eyed Guitar, ep. 306
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34:55Originally from the village of Mutungo, Uganda (near the country's capital of Kampala), Jon Muq's journey to his current life of touring with an Austin, Texas home-base has been unconventional. Onboard the Cayamo cruise earlier this year, we talked to Jon about his childhood experiences, including fetching water with friends and "We Are the World,"…
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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 145: Court Controversy
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1:09:37Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's handling of the Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, analyze President Donald Trump's decision to cut off billions of federal funding for Harvard University, explore how Democr…
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‘The Lost Decade’: How DEI Cheated Our Children
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41:55On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Steven Wilson, a senior fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research and co-founder of the National Summer School Initiative, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the downfall of the American education system and explain whether it can be redeemed. You c…
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Is Your House Too Clean? with Sarah Archer
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1:03:34Have you scrubbed down the top of your fridge lately? Home & garden correspondent Sarah Archer is here to tell us how and when we got so obsessed with the antiseptically clean house as a status symbol, and whether we really need to worry about every bit of dust on that baseboard. Find out more about Sarah Archer: https://www.sarah-archer.com/ Suppo…
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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Aidan Grogan, a history PhD student at Liberty University and a contributor at Young Voices, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down Bernie Sanders' blasphemous campaign rally and analyze how Americans' embrace of secularism has changed the political landscape of the …
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Ani DiFranco & Carsie Blanton: Menopause, The Wild Child, and Naps to fight Capitalism, ep. 305
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43:44Basic Folk is making trouble at sea with Ani DiFranco and Carsie Blanton! Hosts Lizzie and Cindy had the opportunity to speak with the two like-minded radical songwriters aboard the 2025 edition of Cayamo, a roots music cruise. Our conversation kicks off with Ani sharing her transformative experience performing as Persephone in the Broadway show 'H…
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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 144: Tariffs
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1:15:58Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the ins and outs of the Trump administration's tariffs, examine why Americans' trust in corporate media has plummeted, and analyze Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's judicial strategy. Mollie and David also share their TV, mo…
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Adam Coleman On Recovering From A Childhood Of Father Abandonment
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58:21On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Adam Coleman, author and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing, joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to discuss his new book, The Children We Left Behind: How Western Culture Rationalizes Family Separation and Ignores the Pain of Child Neglect, and explain how he recovered from a childhood marke…
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Melody Walker talks songwriting with Sierra Ferrell, and Molly Tuttle. Also her plethora of projects including a Grateful Dead Drag Band!
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55:32Melody Walker has been making a name for herself in Nashville over the last few years as a go-to songwriter. She first came on to my radar with her work with Molly Tuttle on her album "Crooked Tree." And just recently she was honored with a Grammy for co-writing the song "American Dreaming" with Sierra Ferrell. That song was one of my favorites las…
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How Trump Is Taking On Big Labor In The Bloated Government
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29:49On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze the consequences of conservatives' loss in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and discuss what worker freedom looks like under the Trump administration. If y…
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Loudon Wainwright III: Oversharing, Family Ties, and Musical Legacy, ep. 304
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46:20The legendary Loudon Wainwright III, whose career has spanned over five decades, is known for his deeply personal songwriting and sharp wit – and oversharing. The patriarch of the Wainwright folk dynasty (which includes Rufus, Martha, their late mother Kate McGarrigle, as well as Lucy and her mother Suzzy Roche), Loudon reflects on the balance betw…
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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 143: DOGE Digs In
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53:32Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) accomplishments thus far and the left's violent response, explain the lawfare aimed at keeping Marine Le Pen off the ballot in France, and give an update on the resolution to the Russ…
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This week, flim flam correspondent and certified April Fool Chelsey Weber-Smith is here to talk about a fistful of fake memoirs, featuring girls raised by wolves; the chicken pox of James Frey; what poetry can give us that memoir can't; and Eugene, Oregon (twice!). Read more about it here: The Smoking Gun's "A Million Little Lies" https://www.thesm…
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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss why leftist propaganda media outlets such as NPR and PBS don't deserve Americans' tax dollars and analyze NPR CEO Katherine Maher's congressional testimony. If you care about…
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Sen. Ron Johnson On The Wisconsin Supreme Court Race And The Poisoning Of America
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30:15On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the ins and outs of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, analyze the showdown between the Trump administration and federal judges, and dive into the dangers of the ongoing fentanyl crisis. If you care about c…
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Olivia Ellen Lloyd: West Virginia to Brooklyn, Finding Ground in Water, ep. 303
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1:01:14Olivia Ellen Lloyd's latest album, 'Do It Myself,' sees the West Virginia-born Brooklyn-based songwriter reflecting on the powerful imagery of water. She shares how it has been a source of grounding and calmness in her life, from childhood memories spent on the Potomac River to her current love for the ocean, these elements have shaped her artistic…
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