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Today, host Reed Galen is joined by presidential historian and New York Times best-selling author Alexis Coe for a discussion about George Washington, where are our Constitutional Republic is now, why American democracy is struggling, and whether Trump's 'third term' is a real idea.

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Host Reed Galen is joined by longtime national and Florida political strategist Steve Schale. They discuss the overwhelming power and influence of Democratic super PACs, how states like Florida and Ohio went so red so fast, and why the 2030 census presents an existential challenge to both the Democratic Party and the Republic.

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Host Reed Galen is joined by legendary Democratic strategist Joe Trippi. 

They discuss the breakdown of transactional politics and the emergence of new leadership, the need for a transformational movement to rebuild faith in democracy, and how the word “democracy” has inadvertently become a synonym for “establishment”. Plus, the importance of local engagement and building a grassroots movement for change, the impact of Trump’s tariffs on American workers, and how Joe founded Sez Us, a brand new social platform aimed at fostering civil discourse and pro-democracy engagement.

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Host Reed Galen is once again joined by journalist Abigail Tracy. Today, they discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and why money doesn't always buy victory in politics. Then they talk about Senator Cory Booker's 25 hour filibuster and whether it means anything. Lastly, the outlet Puck reported that the Democratic consultant class is circling around potential 2028 candidates. Now? Really?

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Host Reed Galen comes to you solo today to discuss his travels last week to Florida and New York City, what he's hearing out on the road and in town hall meetings, and what we need to do to persevere. He also muses on Trump's notion of running for a third term.

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Today, Reed is joined by independent investigative journalist Tara Palmeri. They discuss how growing up working-class helps keep perspective, why the White House staff loathes Elon Musk, and whether the Democrats are in their Tea Party moment,

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Host Reed Galen is joined by David Rothkopf, Host of "The Deep State Radio Podcast" and "The Deep State Radio Daily" and CEO of The Deep State Radio “DSR” Podcast Network. They discuss the current identity crisis within the Democratic Party focusing on the lack of courage and imagination among its political leaders like Chuck Schumer, the future consequences of the Trump/GOP agenda, and the urgency of action against rising authoritarianism and the need for pro-democracy grassroots movements. Plus, the disconnect between political leaders and the realities faced by everyday Americans. For more from David Rothkopf, listen to all his podcasts at thedsrnetwork.com, subscribe to “Need to Know” on Substack, check out his articles for The Daily Beast, and pick up his books wherever fine books are sold. For more from Reed Galen, subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social media platform for sane people, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today.

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Stephanie Ruhle, host of MSNBC’s “The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle” and NBC News Senior Business Analyst. They discuss the chaotic nature of the current economic landscape, the impact of Donald Trump's policies, and the disconnect between government actions and the realities faced by everyday Americans. They also touch on the elite's perception of their power and the implications of political strategies and the deep-seated distrust many Americans feel towards the political system. Plus, the latest with Chuck Schumer’s and his vote to pass the GOP spending bill. For more from Stephanie Ruhle, tune in to “The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle” on MSNBC weeknights at 11pm ET. For more from Reed Galen, subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social media platform for sane people, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today.

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Co-Founder and President of Run for Something, Amanda Litman. They discuss why elections closer to home have more impact on our lives, why we cannot allow a repeat of 71% of Republicans to run unopposed again, and how we convince younger Americans to get involved in elections and make their voices heard.

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Host Reed Galen comes to you solo to discuss uncomfortable elephants in our political living room. First, the decision by California Governor Gavin Newsom to choos Turning Point's Charlie Kirk, a MAGA stalwart, as the first guest on his new podcast. On the other side of the Democratic Party, the Online Left's sneering at those likely to be hurt by the Trump Administration's policies makes it difficult to peel those people away from MAGA.

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