The New Frontline

Litigation counsel Shella Alcabes joins host Siena Rose to break down some of Freedom Foundation's most significant legal battles, and explains why First Amendment rights are at the heart of the fight for workers' freedom.

Hear about two explosive cases involving Jewish teachers in Los Angeles and Portland who are suing their unions over antisemitic rhetoric, hostile work environments, and curriculum that conflicts with their deeply held religious beliefs, plus a slew of "consumer protection cases" in California.

Podcast host Siena sits down with Robbye Kirkpatrick, former public school teacher, real estate professional, and founder of Texas TransformED, to explore the deep systemic failures of Texas' public education system. Robbye shares her uniquely personal and comprehensive lens on why a state ranked #1 in business sits at #44 in education, and more importantly—what it will take to change that.

What happens when union officials forget they're being watched? Through a public records request in Benton County, Oregon, we uncovered an internal email exchange that reveals the true character of union leadership—complete with profanity and schemes to retaliate.

Student ICE protests aren't the grassroots movements they claim to be—they're orchestrated by teacher unions pushing political agendas. In this episode, Siena exposes how and why union leaders are lying straight to your face about all of it.

Utah teacher and State Board of Education member Cole Kelley joins Siena Rose to expose how the Utah Education Association misled members about spending their dues on political activities, despite written claims to the contrary. Now partnering with Freedom Foundation in a lawsuit against the UEA, Kelley encourages teachers nationwide to investigate where their union dues actually go and to speak out for transparency and accountability.

As America's union movement must face it's declining influence, teachers unions are resorting to desperate tactics to maintain their grip on education. In this episode Siena exposes how union leaders are hijacking public schools to advance their political agenda, and as school choice gains momentum national leaders and politicians must question their alliance with a "outdated and rusty" union mechanism.

Siena examines how major government unions have expanded beyond their core mission to engage in political activism and social agitation. She explores how union leaders manufacture outrage over issues unrelated to labor policy, while using their moral authority to mobilize members as pawns in ideological warfare--an important issue to highlight in the ever-changing cultural landscape of 2026.

Siena follows the money to expose how the National Education Association is funneling teachers’ dues into far-left political causes, radical PACs, and private social-justice consulting firms. Financial records reveal millions spent on ballot initiatives, identity-driven nonprofits, and organizations tied directly to NEA leadership itself. Siena dives into why you should care about this, and how union officials are quietly reshaping education and public policy right under our noses.

(00:00:00) New Year, Same Union Drama

(00:00:25) Chicago Teachers Union's Controversial Actions

(00:03:07) CTU's Radical History and Influence

(00:06:30) National Education Association Leadership Race

(00:08:12) Union Corruption and Greed

(00:09:16) California's Union-Backed Tax Proposal

(00:10:46) The Broader Impact of Union Power

This episode exposes the inherent corruption and political overreach of government unions as Siena dives into the latest controversy surrounding the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and their support for a Venezuela protest organized by socialist groups. Along with former NJEA President Sean Spiller's controversial campaign for NEA President and a new California tax proposal targeting billionaires, backed by the SEIU. Stay informed and engaged as we take you straight to the frontlines of the fight against union overreach, bringing you the latest news and insights from the heart of the battle.

The letter from Freedom Foundation CEO Aaron Withe, and a very Grinchy Christmas poem.