Since becoming Secretary of Defense in 2025, Pete Hegseth has overseen an unprecedented purge of top military leaders, especially women. Bobby Jones dives deep into how Hegseth’s anti-“woke” crusade is systematically removing trailblazing female admirals and generals from leadership. From Admiral Lisa Franchetti to Vice Admiral Yvette Davids, these women have led carrier strike groups, war colleges, and the Naval Academy—yet they’re being fired or reassigned under vague, ideological pretenses. Meanwhile, Hegseth’s own resume pales in comparison

Episode Description: Emil Bove was just confirmed to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals by the US Senate, in spite of multiple whistleblower allegations, including a highly credible claim that Bove pledged to defy court orders to advance the Trump regime’s deportation agenda. Ken Harbaugh speaks with national security attorney Mark Zaid about the ultimate red line moment for our democracy — the open defiance of court orders by the executive branch.

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Ken Harbaugh speaks with Democratic congressional candidate Isaiah Martin, who was recently arrested after standing up to a Republican-led gerrymandering scheme ordered by Donald Trump.

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Ken Harbaugh speaks with attorney Mark Zaid, who has become a target of the Trump regime for defending insiders who dared to speak out. Despite escalating threats and intimidation, Zaid remains steadfast in his fight to uphold democracy and the rule of law.

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Democrats have an historic opportunity to flip key districts and shift the balance of power in the 2026 midterms, as Americans increasingly reject Trump’s unpopular policies. Ken Harbaugh speaks with US Marine Evan Munsing, who is challenging Trump loyalist Gabe Evans in Colorado’s 8th district, about what’s at stake for the future of our democracy.

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Stephen Colbert is leaving The Late Show with dignity, even as Paramount executives cowardly lie about why his show was cancelled. Kris Goldsmith joins Ken Harbaugh to discuss the dangers of “complying in advance,” and what democracy’s defenders must do to go on offense.

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Ken Harbaugh and Kris Goldsmith discuss the chilling truth behind Paramount's cancellation of Stephen Colbert, and the broader implications of corporate media appeasing Trump's authoritarian regime.

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Ken Harbaugh examines Trump's supposed pivot on Russia, highlighting why the delay in sanctions gives Putin crucial time to escalate attacks on Ukraine. Ambassador Bridget Brink, who resigned over Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine and is now running for Congress, joins Ken to share insights into Putin’s strategy and the ongoing war.

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Ken Harbaugh speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink, about the global stakes of Russia’s war on that country, why Putin must be stopped before his aggression spreads, and the urgent need for Americans to hold Donald Trump accountable for defending democracy wherever it is under threat.

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Donald Trump has completely defunded public broadcasting — cutting off federal support for NPR, PBS, and over 1,500 local stations across America. In this episode, Bobby Jones breaks down the devastating impact of this decision on education, rural news, emergency alerts, and free access to trusted information. This is a deliberate blow to the last truly public space in American media. From Sesame Street to tribal radio, this funding loss will be felt everywhere — especially in communities already underserved by commercial media. Bobby also traces the history of right-wing attempts to gut public media, and why this latest move is more dangerous than ever.