The New Frontline

Socialism is gaining ground in America—but how did we get here? In this video essay, Siena Rose examines the ideas, institutions, figureheads, and political movements behind the rise of democratic socialism. More importantly, she explores what this movement could mean for American values, individual liberty, and the working class. Socialism is not the party of the working people—and Siena sets the record straight.

For several weeks, the Freedom Fighters were on the ground in Michigan across the greater Grand Rapids area, talking directly with home healthcare workers and public school employees. In this episode, podcast host Siena Rose takes you inside the Michigan opt-out campaign—from the main efforts to reach home healthcare workers targeted by SEIU, to conversations with public school employees and local union representatives.

New York says its new union law is about protecting workers from fraud. But who does it actually protect?

In this episode, Siena breaks down Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new law targeting organizations accused of “falsely impersonating” union representatives—and what it means for organizations like the Freedom Foundation that inform public employees about their rights. If workers are free to leave their union, shouldn’t they also be free to hear information about that choice? And if unions provide such a valuable service, why should they need government protection from outside criticism?

Siena Rose and Opt Out Today canvasser Caleb went looking for the truth on Labor Day. They attended a union picnic, spoke with Democratic Socialists and radical activists who turned the day into an anti-Trump statement, and talked with teachers’ union representatives who admitted to withholding information from workers about their rights and union activities.

Stacy Adair, an educator in Colorado, was unfairly reprimanded for wearing an XX/XY shirt during a staff planning day. Meanwhile, the NEA has a brand new president, Princess Moss, and she’s already signaling that the union’s priorities aren’t changing anytime soon. In this episode of The New Frontline, Siena break down what these stories reveal about teachers, unions, and the growing battle over protecting truth in America’s classrooms.

Randi Weingarten wants you to boycott Target, and she’s using the power of the AFT to make it happen. This week, Siena breaks down Weingarten’s latest campaign, the Democratic Socialists of America’s radical rhetoric, and the growing influence of these groups in American institutions. Plus, the Freedom Foundation adds serious legal firepower as former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and veteran litigator A.J. Ferate join the team. The fight just keeps getting bigger.

The Freedom Foundation's investigation into the American Federation of Teachers has now evolved into two separate investigations, and in this episode Siena breaks down what it means, how we got here, and why Randi Weingarten's response raises even more questions about her leadership qualifications and abilities. Siena also examines a new Defending Education report alleging that the nation's largest teachers' unions are pushing to embed DEI ideology into AI tools used in classrooms.

Julie Collier is a public school teacher turned education activist that speaks out against the teachers’ unions. She knows from firsthand experience that when the teachers' unions say that their work is for students—it really isn’t. Rather unions are looking out solely for their leftist political agenda and have no problem using students as foot soldiers in the culture war.

Another attendee from the Texas Public Policy Foundation at the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit was Ariana Guajardo, host of the Sweet Tea Series podcast and Video Production Manager at TPPF.

Podcast host Siena Rose had the chance to connect with Ariana to discuss what she sees happening in education, policy, and organizing in Texas—and what she believes the rest of the country can learn from it.

Jose Melendez leads the Taxpayer Protection Project and the Government Reform & Oversight Coalition at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where he is an expert on local government and grassroots advocacy.

At the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit, Podcast Host Siena Rose got to interview Jose right after his panel discussion on teacher union politics and the importance of making sure the real voices of teachers are heard.