The New Frontline

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.

Podcast host Siena Rose caught up with with Freedom Foundation CEO Aaron Withe and Teacher Freedom Alliance CEO Ryan Walters halfway through the Teacher Freedom Summit last week to talk about what is happening on the ground for worker rights and public education.

In this special 50th episode, Siena looks back on the journey so far, revisiting some of her most memorable sound bites and favorite memories from the first 49 episodes. She also shares the two biggest lessons she's learned after spending the past year talking with teachers, public employees, policy experts, and workers fighting for greater freedom and accountability in government unions. Whether you've been listening since episode one or you're just discovering the show, this milestone episode is a celebration of how far the podcast has come—and a look at where it's headed next.

On this episode of The New Frontline, Siena is joined by Freedom Foundation attorney Shella Alcabes to discuss how public employees have been pressured, misled, and trapped into paying union dues by organizations that claim to represent their best interests.

Drawing on firsthand accounts from public employees, Shella and Siena break down the 36 unfair labor practice complaints recently filed in California, what they allege, why they matter, and what they could mean for workers' rights. Tune in to learn what's happening behind the scenes and how public employees can better understand and exercise their rights.

Many public employees are unaware of just how much power they have to break free from unions and control their own futures. Allison Beattie, Freedom Foundation's director of labor relations, sits down with Siena Rose to dive into a new website called "Empowered-Employees.com." 

If you're feeling stuck in a union that doesn’t serve your interests, this episode is your essential guide to reclaiming your rights and taking control of your workplace representation.