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.

A leading voice in the fight for education freedom is Corey A. DeAngelis. DeAngelis is a Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a Senior Fellow at Americans for Fair Treatment, and a prominent voice online after having spent years exposing the problems within the education system and corrupt education leaders.

DeAngelis joined Siena Rose for a conversation at the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit to discuss the growing influence of teachers' unions and why parents and educators should be paying attention.

Lenny McAllister has spent decades shaping public policy and civic life at the state and national level. He is an author, a Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation, and was a main stage speaker at the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit. McAllister is a talented speaker, passionate about inspiring patriotic teachers to strengthen the character of all Americans—even the littlest ones.

Director of Research and Government Affairs, Maxford Nelsen, is the investigator behind the explosive story of the American Federation of Teachers spending $1.4 million of member dues on President Randi Weingarten’s book. What prompted Max to look into AFT, and how did he discover the truth? Podcast host Siena Rose discussed exactly that with him at the Teacher Freedom Summit last week.

Dr. James Lindsay is an author, mathematician, and prominent critic against the radical leftist influences permeating American society. He is speaking out about how far wokeness has pushed us—and the overall goal it’s been “softening us up for." Are people still asleep at the wheel? Or are we as a community realizing what is really happening in this fight? Podcast host Siena Rose got the chance to connect with him after his main stage speaking session during the Teacher Freedom Summit.

From powerful stories shared by educators to conversations about teacher freedom, education policy, labor, and the future of American schools, this three-day event brought together people from across the country who are passionate about improving education and empowering teachers. Siena shares some of her biggest takeaways from the Summit, highlights from keynote speakers and educators, and a preview of many special on-site interviews coming soon on the New Frontline Podcast.

While at the Teacher Freedom Summit, podcast host Siena Rose chatted with Moms for Liberty’s Texas Ambassador Christie Slape—she is passionate about supporting parents and educators in this movement to improve American education.

Strict COVID policies, unnecessary political agendas, and the overpowered teachers’ unions have all contributed to the decline of American education. The receipts are here, and Moms for Liberty is doing their part to educate families about these radical influences.