The Federalist Radio Hour

Failure to deal with terrorism abroad makes domestic attacks more likely. That’s according to Commentary’s Noah Rothman who joins David Harsanyi and Mollie Hemingway on today’s episode of the Federalist Radio Hour. The assistant online editor argues that the attacks like those in Chattanooga “have become a part of life, and will continue, until their roots overseas are stopped.” Rothman reasons that while an ideological assault is necessary to win the battle of ideas, it must occur in tandem with military action to stop the violence. Later, and on a lighter note, Federalist contributor Rebecca Cusey reviews Amy Schumer’s new film, Trainwreck. Raunchy but sweet and honest without being preachy, the film presents an approachable redemption story.

Arthur Brooks has called on Conservatives to make a sweeping paradigm change. The President of AEI argues that its never enough to stand against something. Rather, the right must stand up for someone, if they are to remain politically relevant. On todays edition of the Federalist Radio Hour, Brooks joins David Harsanyi and Mollie Hemingway to discuss his new book, “The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America. During the broadcast, Brooks rejects the concept of demographic as destiny. He argues instead that Conservative ought to be in the business of creating a culture of opportunity and liberty.

The Federalist Radio Hour reacts in horror to the revelation that Planned Parenthood has been harvesting and selling the limbs and organs of aborted children. On todays program, Mollie Hemingway joins Ben to discuss how to respond. In addition to sadness over the slaughter, the two express outrage over the media’s complicit coverage. A Senior Editor at the Federalist and longtime journalist, Hemingway explains that, “if it bleeds, it leads in the news.” That is, unless the story includes the abortion industry. Later in the broadcast, Charmaine Yoest joined the program to underscore the importance of the issue. The President of Americans United For Life says this controversy will bring the inescapable reality of abortion home to the pro-choice community. andnbsp;

Modern American political philosophy encapsulates a diversity of opinion that can either spark division or foster dialogue. Charles Cooke lobbies for the latter. On the Federalist Radio Hour, the National Review writer explains why he’s fallen in love with American liberty, and how he hopes Conservatives and Libertarians come together, right now, over his book. The author of The Conservatarian Manifesto observes that if the two groups cannot unite, “they might as well give up.” A devout atheist who believes in religious liberty, and an Englishman who wants to become an American, Cooke seems a paradox and is certain to intrigue. Listen to learn his views on civil rights, gun control, and freedom of conscience.

The candidacy of Donald Trump, is a symbol of how far our civilization has come--in the wrong direction. Thats according to Matt Lewis, the Daily Callers senior contributor who joins Ben Domenech to discuss the 2016 presidential field and his upcoming book. On todays Federalist Radio Hour, the veteran political writer gives his take on both the Republican and Democratic candidates. He explains that the DNC will be playing with a week bench, this time around, noting that theres no Barrack Obama for 2016 yet. Taking a closer look, he also observes a Clinton credibility problem, a Sanders identity crisis, and the potential for a bid from Biden. When was the last time a two term party, denied their former vice president the nomination? Lewis muses. Later in the program, the journalist discusses his upcoming books, Too Dumb To Fail, and comments on the beta-male phenomenon plaguing society.

On a special edition of the Federalist Radio Hour, David Harsanyi guest hosts for Ben. Katrina Trinko joins the senior editor of the Federalist on air for a discussion of papal authority and gay marriage. Managing editor of the Daily Signal and a practicing Catholic, Trinko responds to Pope Francis recent characterization of unbridled capitalism as the dung of the devil. She argues that while the Holy Father is Vicar of Christ, his authority extends to theology and morality, not political-economy. Elsewhere in the program, Trinko and David examine the contemporary impetus for supporting gay marriage. While Trinko disagrees with the institution of same-sex marriage, she admires the moral energy of those who initially supported the movement. Toward the end of the hour, Tom Nichols explains the narcism driving societys lost boys.

Economist Ike Brannon diagnoses the diseased command economies of China and Greece on todays episode of The Federalist Radio Hour. The Bush Institute fellow joins guest host Robert Tracinski to make sense of the crashing Chinese stock market and the debt crisis burgeoning Greece. According to Brannon, Beijing is now learning the hard way that state run capitalism is not a permanent solution. Looking west, he observes that Greece seems to be employing a game theory strategy to grapple with EU creditors and dodge that nations debt. Later in the program, Barbara Bowman shares her experience confronting Bill Cosby. Speaking truth to celebrity, the PAVE ambassador refused to remain silent. Hear her story.

On a special edition of the Federalist Radio Hour, Matthew Continetti guest hosts for Ben. The Editor of the Washington Free Beacon leads an All Star Cast in a robust discussion of foreign policy, culture, and both partys race for the White House. In the wake of a computer blackout on Wall Street, Bill Gertz examines American defenses on the ground and in the grid. The Free Beacon journalists reports that the nation remains woefully unprepared to defend against cyber attacks or to respond to ISIL aggression. Together Andrew Stiles and John McCormack offer a one-two punch on 2016. From the Free Beacon and the Weekly Standard, the newsmen explain what to expect from the Left and the Right during the coming presidential election. Finally, Sonny Bunch and Eli Blake offers piercing insights into the sorry state of American culture and its reliance on nostalgia rather than creativity.

In the wake of the Supreme Courts Obergefell decision, Robert Tracinski wades through what to expect now that same-sex marriage has been legalized. Ilya Shapiro joins Tracinski in studio on this edition of the Federalist Radio Hour. The Senior Cato Fellow of Constitutional Studies argues that Justice Kennedy handed down the correct decision but for the wrong reasons. Later in the program, Fredrik deBoer spoke with the two about why hes an advocate of polygamous marriage. The academic and writer maintains that the Supreme Courts decision ought to apply to all consenting adult relationships, regardless of sexual orientation or number of actors.

As the Culture War reaches its recent wild zenith, Robert Tracinski explains its iron rules. There are two constants: the winning side will always overreach and the youth will always rebel. Today on the Federalist Radio Hour, Tracinski guest hosts to survey the battlefield of the conflict he’s dubbed, Culture War 4.0. Oregon’s Labor Commission has issued a “cease and desist order” warning a Christian bakery not to speak of their opposition to gay marriage. Kelsey Harkness of the Daily Signal tells Rob the latest. At the bottom of the hour, pundit turned politician, Mike Flynn joins the program. Running for Aaron Schock’s old seat, Flynn says he wants to jettison talking points and run an intellectually honest campaign.

More than day off for barbecues and fireworks, Independence Day will forever mark the beginning of an American era, the anniversary of our first birth of freedom. On today’s Federalist Radio Hour, Ben breathes life into a historical anthology of the Fourth of July. Drawing from the battle of Bunker Hill to the symposium at Independence Hall, he builds a vivid picture of the men who sacrificed and fought to make liberty more than an ideal. Illuminating their struggle through personal letters and first hand accounts, Ben shows how the Fourth endures as a testament to our permanent heritage. Listen to the broadcast here, or use the embedded clip below.

On the Federalist Radio Hour, George F. Will offers his account of the state of the American nation, education, and baseball. A Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist and accomplished author, Will looks critically at the judicial events of the past weeks. He finds optimism in the Obergefell dissent of John Roberts, noting that the Chief Justice dealt a blow to the administrative standard of chevron justice. Will predicts that by reestablishing the Judiciary over any administrative agency, the decision will have “an enormous effect down the road, helping to further the most important of conservative objectives.” The retired professor reserves his harshest judgment for American academia and its impulse to rewrite history. He notes that today’s colleges “infantilize students on campus” sheltering them from truth. Toward the end of the hour, the baseball enthusiast looks at the present state of the American pastime.

“The American project, as originally defined, is dead,” says Dr. Charles Murray. The WH Brady Scholar of the American Enterprise Institute and accomplished author joins Ben on today’s episode to discuss his new book, By the People: Rebuilding America Without Permission. Murray believes that an emasculated limited government has allowed the modern regulatory state to run amok, steamrolling the liberties of everyday Americans. But it’s not all bad. He says there’s reason for hope. Murray argues that by litigating rather than legislating, conservatives and libertarians can roll back the administrative state. Reasoning that “the regulatory apparatus cannot withstand a regulatory assault,” the scholar proposes an innovative approach to reclaiming rights lost: legal defense funds. “I want to make government into an insurable hazard,” he quips. Listen Now!

Much pursued but little understood, millennials represent a key demographic for any candidate seeking the White House. Co-founder of Echelon Insights, host of the Pollster podcast, and author, Kristen S. Anderson joins Ben on today’s episode to discuss her new book, The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Leading America (And How Republicans Can Keep Up). Anderson argues that while younger voters remain sympathetic to certain liberal policies, they’re much more skeptical of the left’s overall agenda. And that’s a big opportunity for Republicans. Her advice to the GOP’s 2016 field? Copy Taylor Swift. The pollster explains that millennial voters crave authenticity and expect honesty. Listen now.

The last decade in American history has witnessed the expansion of the Executive power and subsequent erosion of the Legislative branch. That’s according to author and Constitutional scholar, F.H. Buckley. The George Mason professor argues that Montesquieus hallmark of Republican government, the separation of powers, has been completely hollowed out. The author joins Ben on this episode of the Federalist Radio Hour to discuss the recent Supreme Court cases, and also his recent book, The Once and Future King: The Rise of Crown Government in America. Later, John-Henry Westen casts light on what’s to come in the wake of the Supreme Court’s legalization of gay marriage. The editor-in-chief of LifeSiteNews, offers the Canadian experience as a cautionary guide for the United States.