The Home Front

Host Reed Galen is joined by Ron Insana, the CEO of i-Fi AI and a Senior Analyst and Commentator at CNBC. They discuss the current roller-coaster-state of financial markets, the housing crisis and why it persists, and the political landscape surrounding government shutdowns and budget cuts. Plus, how the incoming Trump administration is setting our nation up for a nasty bout of stagflation and why Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s plan to cut the budget doesn’t actually solve anything. For more from Ron Insana be sure to check out i-fi.ai and his work with CNBC. For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social media platform for sane people, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Creator and Activist Kat Abughazaleh to discuss the state of the country today, why it's important to listen (without interrupting) how people from different backgrounds often find agreement on most things, why in-person contact is crucial, what the Democratic Party MUST do to regain trust with voters, and cats! Find Kat on her Linktree Find Reed on his Linktree Follow Reed on Substack and YouTube! Go to Sez.us and Join the Social Media Network for Sane People! 2025 is going to be a crucial year in rebuilding faith in American democracy, Join The Union today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Reed Galen as he gives his post-vacation thoughts on staying angry all the time, the distraction that is 2028 parlor games, and why the Democratic Party no longer has a monopoly on the non-Republican conversation about where we go as a country. Follow Reed on Substack: https://reedgalen.substack.com/ Go to Sez.us and join the SANE social media network! Get involved in the work of moving our country forward! Go to JoinTheUnion.us today and sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Nina Jankowicz, the Co-Founder and CEO of The American Sunlight Project, a bipartisan group increasing the cost of lies that undermine democracy. They discuss the challenges of combatting disinformation in the current political climate, the importance of maintaining integrity in communication, and how individuals can become dangerously radicalized as a result of disinformation. Plus, what really happened during Nina’s time leading the short-lived DHS Disinformation Governance Board. Be sure to check out the American Sunlight Project’s report on deepfake pornography targeting members of Congress referenced in the episode and follow all the important work of the American Sunlight Project at AmericanSunlight.org. For more from Nina Jankowicz be sure to check out NinaJankowicz.com for all her updates and be sure to pick up her books, How to Lose The American Disinformation War and How to Be a Woman Online. For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social media platform for sane people, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen and journalist Abigail Tracy discuss the public reaction to the murder of United Health Care's CEO, and what it means for corporate America. Then they turn to the media's role in Donald Trump's second term and how MSNBC's morning hosts appear to have entered the 'controlled opposition' phase. The Atlantic's David Frum on Scarborough: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/12/appeasement-new-age-trump/680871/ Scarborough's Reaction: https://bsky.app/profile/thetnholler.bsky.social/post/3lckxnwodec2o Go to Sez.us and join the social media network for sane people! JoinTheUnion.us is resting and retooling for 2025. Sign up today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen returns to discuss his reaction to the Harris campaign leadership's interview on Pod Save America. He expresses his frustration, but not surprise at the lack of candor or accountability and explores the deeper fissures within the Democratic coalition, and pro-democracy movement that must be addressed openly and honestly, if we're to move forward. Read the Substack version: https://open.substack.com/pub/reedgalen/p/the-apollo-13-election-part-iii?r=33x0y&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Pod Save America interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exclusive-the-harris-campaign-on-what-went-wrong/id1192761536?i=1000678260050 Sign up for Sez.us today and be part of the NEW social media network for sane people. Go to https://jointheunion.us to join tens of thousands of your fellow Americans ready to get back to work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Charlie Sykes (Publisher of To The Contrary and MSNBC Columnist) to discuss the recent election and its implications for Democrats & Republicans, the disconnect between parties and voters, the importance of not getting lost in outrage over every political issue, and the inevitable overreach of the next Trump administration. Plus, why capitulation can never be an option for the pro-democracy movement. For more from Charlie Sykes, subscribe to his Substack, To the Contrary. For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social media platform for sane people, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by independent journalist and documentarian Lauren Windsor. They discuss the latest in Matt Gaetz's short-lived consideration for Attorney General and the potential future of Trump's appointees overall, and the disconnect between politics and the average American (particularly in factory towns as shown in Lauren’s new documentary), and the challenges Democrats face in messaging and upcoming campaigns. For more from Lauren Windsor check out theundercurrent.tv, LaurenWindsor.com, and watch Gonzo for Democracy (her new documentary). For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social media platform for sane people, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen and journalist Abigail Tracy discuss Trump's early Cabinet picks and why Veep is Still Relevant because everyone in Washington, DC is either Jonah or Dan. Go to Sez.us - https://sez.us and join the social media site for sanity Reed on Substack: https://reedgalen.substack.com/ Abby on Insagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbytracy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Taylor Lorenz to discuss the always-evolving landscape of digital media (particularly in relation to politics and culture), how emojis have become politicized, the need for the left to have its own media ecosystem, and the challenges faced by Democrats in overcoming the apathy and disillusionment that is increasingly prevalent in young voters. For more from Taylor Lorenz, be sure to subscribe to “User Mag”, listen to “Power User with Taylor Lorenz”, and pick up “Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet” wherever fine books are found. For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social media platform for sane people, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen shares his perspective on the picks of Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth to major national security posts and how Trump's decision will effect individual Americans. Then, Reed shares a speech he delivered to the Democratic Women of South Orange County (California) earlier this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14) to discuss post-election reactions, the current state of our nation’s political landscape and relationship with democracy, the challenges facing the Democratic Party, and why authenticity/personality is so paramount to political engagement (particularly in areas that have become uncontested). Plus, the importance of holding the GOP controlled Senate accountable in the upcoming Trump administration’s political appointments. For more from Rep. Eric Swalwell, be sure to follow him on social media. For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social media platform for sane people, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen gives his take on the aftermath of the 2024 election and Donald Trump's landslide victory. Why it happened, what happens next, and what we need to do now. Now is not the time to quit, but the time to rest and regroup for the work ahead. Check out Reed's latest post at Substack: https://reedgalen.substack.com/p/the-apollo-13-election-part-i?r=33x0y Join Sez Us! Sez.us - the social media platform for sane people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen and journalist Abigail Tracy discuss how Pennsylvania is looking, whether modern polling tells us anything, what Donald Trump could (or will) do on Election Night and whether the Democrats have done enough to make their case. You've only got one day left to do your part! Go to JoinTheUnion.us sign up in our Action Center to help the pro-democracy movement finish strong! Des Moines Register Final Survey: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/11/02/iowa-poll-kamala-harris-leads-donald-trump-2024-presidential-race/75354033007/ Sign up for the Home Front on Substack! https://reedgalen.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen records from on the road in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin from the Join The Union and Civic Media Bus Tour. With just five days to Election Day, it's more important than ever to get involved! Go to JoinTheUnion.us to volunteer. Follow The Home Front on... Substack https://reedgalen.substack.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsOdgIPa5Q1NIpZf4WUanbA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by actor, comedian, writer and proud member of the pro-democracy movement, Michael Ian Black. They discuss the transformation of the Republican Party, the implications of immigration on American identity, the power of narratives in shaping political landscapes, and the shared experiences of Americans across the country. Plus, the intricate relationship between comedy and politics…and UFO talk! For more from Michael Ian Black, be sure to watch “Have I Got News For You” on CNN, listen to Obscure with Michael Ian Black, and subscribe to Michael Ian Black on Substack. For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen gives a brief report from the road in Wisconsin, why Kamala Harris should win on the numbers, and why every phone call, text, and door knock matters. Subscribe to The Home Front on Substack https://reedgalen.substack.com/ Subscribe to The Home Front on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheHomefrontMediaUSA Join Sez.us The Social Media Platform for Sane People https://sez.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by longtime attorney and pro-democracy activist…George Conway. They discuss Donald Trump’s psychological profile and his deteriorating mental state, the future of the Republican Party (does it even have one?), the dangers of voter suppression, and the state of our nation’s political landscape with elections less than two weeks away. For more from George Conway be sure to check out the Anti-Psychopath PAC, Society For the Rule of Law, and listen to George Conway Explains it All. For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by local leader, mediator and Congressional Candidate Jennifer Adams. Adams is running in Florida's 7th Congressional District against MAGA incumbent Corey Mills. We hear about Jennifer's background, the issues at stake in the election, what's happening in Florida and why it's key that pro-democracy candidates like Adams win in November. Jennifer Adams' Website: https://www.jenniferadamsforcongress.com/ Join The Union: https://jointheunion.us Reed's Substack: https://reedgalen.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen and journalist Abigail Tracy discuss Donald Trump's puppet show in Pennsylvania, his terrible taste in music, why some voters are tuned out and turned off despite having all the information available, and what the last three weeks of Campaign 2024 have in store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices