Federalist Radio Hour
Federalist Radio Hour, hosted by Matt Kittle with Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, is a politics and news commentary podcast from The Federalist covering politics, culture, religion and the news of the day through interviews and roundtable discussion. It has about 1,000 episodes, updated almost daily, with a median length near 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily politics show with a large, engaged conservative audience and a 4.5 Apple rating
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,247 ratings with a 4.5 average, a sign of an engaged listener base.
- Near-daily episodes of about 50 minutes give frequent host-read placements over a long run.
- Roundtable hosts give sponsor reads a conversational, trusted delivery.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, panel discussion, narrative
- Tone
- opinionated, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Radio America
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is Radio America and the description links to The Federalist's own coverage.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover contested political topics such as elections, immigration and transgender policy in a partisan frame, which is the main suitability consideration; no explicit content flag is set.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | ricochet.com/series/federalist-radio-hour/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id983782306 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/RicochetAudioNetwork/Federa… |
| X | x.com/fdrlst |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How Big Banks Can Be Held Accountable For Targeting Conservatives | 2026-10-16 | 39 min |
| Hayden's History Hour Ep. 10: The Left Ruined How We Remember The Civi | 2026-10-15 | 44 min |
| 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, Ep. 217: Shan | 2026-10-14 | 60 min |
| Birth Tourism And The Battle For America’s Sovereignty | 2026-10-13 | 54 min |
| 'Overruled,' Ep. 3: How Democrats Will Unleash Their Lawfare Machine I | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 25 min |
| The Reason Americans Are Considering Socialism Is Exactly Why It Canno | 2026-10-09 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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…
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About Federalist Radio Hour
Federalist Radio Hour is a politics and news commentary podcast produced by The Federalist and published by Radio America. Matt Kittle hosts the show, which features interviews and discussions with reporters, scholars, authors and politicians, joined by guest hosts including Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi, according to the feed and the show description.
The show has about 1,000 episodes with near-daily releases, and a typical episode runs 40 to 60 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 3,247 ratings with a 4.5 average. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly American adults over 35, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.
No sponsors are visible in the feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits news, books and civic brands that can accept a strongly partisan editorial voice.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Federalist Radio Hour can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Federalist Radio Hour
How much does Federalist Radio Hour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is Federalist Radio Hour about?
Federalist Radio Hour is a politics and news commentary podcast with interviews and discussions on politics, culture, religion and current events, hosted by Matt Kittle with guests including Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi.
How do I contact Federalist Radio Hour about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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