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Host Reed Galen is joined by Brendan Ballou, a federal prosecutor who’s served as Special Counsel for Private Equity in the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. They discuss the latest regarding the recent FBI/DOJ firings, the implications of the January 6th pardons, and concerns about the rise of vigilantism and political violence. Plus, the national security risks of individuals like Elon Musk, the need for a proactive approach to democracy, and the importance of maintaining institutional integrity. For more from Brendan Ballou, check out his recent guest essay in the New York Times that was discussed in this episode and pick up his latest book, PLUNDER: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America. 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 comes to you solo to discuss why we shouldn't scream into the void, why (after all this time) we shouldn't be surprised by Trump, and why the Democrats' problems are far more than just logistics.

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Today, host Reed Galen is joined by journalist Abigail Tracy. They discuss Donald Trump's first week in office, why Democrats need to win races anywhere and everywhere they can, a reminder that Jesse Ventura was our first reality-tv politician, and why some people have no business being elected to represent other human beings.

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Matt Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way, a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas. They discuss the early days of the new Trump administration and its already blatant authoritarian tendencies, how Democrats can overcome their current state of disarray and reunite their party, and the implications of AI on the workforce and how it could influence our nation’s future political landscape. For more from Matt Bennett check out ThirdWay.org. 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 comes to you solo to talk about the beginning of Donald Trump's second presidency, a recap of his inaufural address, how to build inner strength and outer boundaries against the insanity, why we will ultimately prevail, but only if we are honest about what we face, and how to keep a clear head while all those around you lose theirs.

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Host Reed Galen is joined by longtime political journalist, proud Michigander and all around great America, Ron Fournier. Reed and Ron discuss why it's difficult to cover Trump, the importance of meeting voters where they are, and Ron's new Substack, Convulsions.

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Trygve Olson, a Lincoln Project & Lincoln Democracy Institute Senior Advisor. They discuss the dangers of authoritarianism and the importance of defending democracy, how understanding system one and system two thinking may be the key to changing voter habits, and the challenges faced by the Democratic Party (why it’s crucial to understand voter psychology, why it’s paramount to competitively campaign in every district, and what needs to change in “Democrat Campaign School”). Plus, the dynamics and disagreement within the varying factions of the MAGA movement. For more from Trygve Olson, be sure to check him out weekly on The Todd Allbaugh Show. 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 Kris Goldsmith, an accomplished public policy advocate, nonprofit leader, and expert on the threats posed by domestic extremist organizations against American democracy. He is the founder and CEO of Task Force Butler Institute, a nonprofit organization that trains veterans in research and operations to counter extremism, teaching the skills and context necessary to keep veterans and their communities safe as they gather intelligence on dangerous individuals and hate groups.

Reed and Kris discuss the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, why it's difficult to discuss domestic terrorism, and why building community, locally, and personally, is the most effective way to bring people back together, rebuild relationships, and get America back on the right path.

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Host Reed Galen joins veteran professional negotiator and Stanford instructor Stan Christensen for a discussion about his political background and how negotiation skills are valuable when it comes to voter contact.

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On this fourth anniversary of the 1/6 insurrection, we present an encore episode featuring host Reed Galen interviewing Michael Fanone, retired Metropolitan Police Department officer who was severely injured on January 6th, 2021. They discuss Fanone's book, Hold the Line, describing his law enforcement career, what it was like to be at the Capitol on 1/6 and its aftermath.

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