‘Real Journalism’: How Courage Fueled The Federalist’s Award-Winning Russia Collusion Hoax Reporting

"Real journalism requires real courage." On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Federalist CEO Sean Davis and Federalist Senior Legal Correspondent Margot Cleveland join Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to recap the Russia collusion hoax reporting that won The Federalist Staff the 2025 Dao Prize for Excellence in Investigative Journalism.  Read more of The Federalist's award-winning journalism exposing the plot to destroy President Donald Trump 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.