The Home Front
Our nation is at an inflection point and American democracy is at stake. This podcast is hosted by Reed Galen and features conversations about today’s political challenges, our vision for the future, and how all Americans can be a part of the pro-democracy movement. Guests include political experts, thought leaders, journalists, authors, and activists. Reed Galen is author of “The Home Front” on Substack, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, and President of JoinTheUnion.us, a pro-democracy coalition dedicated to defending American democracy and defeating authoritarian candidates.
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May 8, 2025 • 33 mins
Host Reed Galen is joined by Stephanie Ruhle, host of MSNBC’s “The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle” and NBC News Senior Business Analyst. They discuss the economic chaos unleashed by Trump’s tariffs — including how they hit small businesses the hardest — and why the administration’s lies about who’s really paying are more dangerous than ever. They also dig into the rise of crypto-fueled corruption, political pay-to-play schemes, and...
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May 7, 2025 • 37 mins
Today, host Reed Galen speaks with Carlos Alvarez-Aranyos, founder of American Opposition, about the rise of protest movements in response to Donald Trump's presidency. They discuss the importance of strategic communication, the role of veterans in activism, and the need for a unified vision to combat fascism and promote equity in America. Alvarez-Aranyos emphasizes the flaws in Democratic messaging and the necessity for a grassroo...
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May 4, 2025 • 57 mins
Today, host Reed Galen and Yevgeny Simkin discuss the current political climate, emphasizing the importance of unity against authoritarianism. Simkin shares his insights on the dangers of bureaucracy, the need for a clear opposition, and the role of crises in catalyzing change. They explore the identity crisis within the Democratic Party and the challenges of defining a unified mission statement for the opposition. They discuss the...
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April 29, 2025 • 53 mins
Host Reed Galen is joined by Dave Troy, tech entrepreneur, historian, and investigative journalist. They discuss how decades-old grievances around money, power, and identity have fused with new technology to threaten democracy, the rise of authoritarian networks fueled by crypto and tech billionaires, and why defending the status quo isn't enough to save free societies. Plus, the urgent need to rebuild human connections in an era o...
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Grace Blakeley, author and staff writer at Tribune Magazine. They delve into the intricacies of capitalism, the collaboration between corporations and government, the role of neoliberalism in shaping economic policies, and the power inequalities that exist between those who own production and those who work for a living. Plus, the need for a countervailing force to challenge the status quo and the impa...
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April 24, 2025 • 39 mins
Host Reed Galen is joined by authors Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater to discuss their new book, “Mad House: How Donald Trump, MAGA Mean Girls, a Former Used Car Salesman, a Florida Nepo Baby, and a Man with Rats in His Walls Broke Congress”...which is available wherever fine books are sold. They get into the current state of Congress, particularly focusing on the rise of figures like Matt Gaetz and the dysfunction of the 118th Cong...
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April 22, 2025 • 41 mins
Today, host Reed Galen is joined by Wonderstate Coffee co-founder TJ Semanchin. They discuss how small-batch, fair trade coffee is grown, harvested and produced, and the challenges of small businesses in today's uncertain economic conditions. They also talk about the impact of tariffs, market volatility, and supporting sustainable practices in the coffee industry.
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April 15, 2025 • 51 mins
Today, host Reed Galen is joined by presidential historian and New York Times best-selling author Alexis Coe for a discussion about George Washington, where are our Constitutional Republic is now, why American democracy is struggling, and whether Trump's 'third term' is a real idea.
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April 11, 2025 • 56 mins
Host Reed Galen is joined by longtime national and Florida political strategist Steve Schale. They discuss the overwhelming power and influence of Democratic super PACs, how states like Florida and Ohio went so red so fast, and why the 2030 census presents an existential challenge to both the Democratic Party and the Republic.
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April 7, 2025 • 48 mins
Host Reed Galen is joined by legendary Democratic strategist Joe Trippi.
They discuss the breakdown of transactional politics and the emergence of new leadership, the need for a transformational movement to rebuild faith in democracy, and how the word “democracy” has inadvertently become a synonym for “establishment”. Plus, the importance of local engagement and building a grassroots movement for change, the impact of Trump’s tar...
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April 3, 2025 • 52 mins
Host Reed Galen is once again joined by journalist Abigail Tracy. Today, they discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and why money doesn't always buy victory in politics. Then they talk about Senator Cory Booker's 25 hour filibuster and whether it means anything. Lastly, the outlet Puck reported that the Democratic consultant class is circling around potential 2028 candidates. Now? Really?
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March 31, 2025 • 22 mins
Host Reed Galen comes to you solo today to discuss his travels last week to Florida and New York City, what he's hearing out on the road and in town hall meetings, and what we need to do to persevere. He also muses on Trump's notion of running for a third term.
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March 24, 2025 • 55 mins
Today, Reed is joined by independent investigative journalist Tara Palmeri. They discuss how growing up working-class helps keep perspective, why the White House staff loathes Elon Musk, and whether the Democrats are in their Tea Party moment,
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March 21, 2025 • 54 mins
Host Reed Galen is joined by David Rothkopf, Host of "The Deep State Radio Podcast" and "The Deep State Radio Daily" and CEO of The Deep State Radio “DSR” Podcast Network. They discuss the current identity crisis within the Democratic Party focusing on the lack of courage and imagination among its political leaders like Chuck Schumer, the future consequences of the Trump/GOP agenda, and the urgency of action against rising authorit...
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March 17, 2025 • 46 mins
Host Reed Galen is joined by Stephanie Ruhle, host of MSNBC’s “The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle” and NBC News Senior Business Analyst. They discuss the chaotic nature of the current economic landscape, the impact of Donald Trump's policies, and the disconnect between government actions and the realities faced by everyday Americans. They also touch on the elite's perception of their power and the implications of political strategi...
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March 14, 2025 • 39 mins
Host Reed Galen is joined by Co-Founder and President of Run for Something, Amanda Litman. They discuss why elections closer to home have more impact on our lives, why we cannot allow a repeat of 71% of Republicans to run unopposed again, and how we convince younger Americans to get involved in elections and make their voices heard.
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March 8, 2025 • 25 mins
Host Reed Galen comes to you solo to discuss uncomfortable elephants in our political living room. First, the decision by California Governor Gavin Newsom to choos Turning Point's Charlie Kirk, a MAGA stalwart, as the first guest on his new podcast. On the other side of the Democratic Party, the Online Left's sneering at those likely to be hurt by the Trump Administration's policies makes it difficult to peel those people away from...
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March 5, 2025 • 50 mins
Host Reed Galen is joined by Lauren Groh-Wargo, the CEO of the national voting rights organization Fair Fight Action. They discuss the current state of democracy in the U.S., focusing on the ongoing voter suppression efforts and the implications of disinformation on voter participation. They also break down the role of legislation in shaping voter access, particularly the attacks on the Help America Vote Act and the dangers of the ...
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March 3, 2025 • 42 mins
Host Reed Galen is joined by journalist, author, podcaster, and tech expert…Kara Swisher. They explore the complexities of the tech industry and the personalities of its leaders, such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. They discuss the dynamics of power, insecurity, public image, political affiliations (especially in relation to Donald Trump), ideologies, and masculinity within tech culture. Plus, the implications of technology on survei...
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February 28, 2025 • 44 mins
Today, host Reed Galen and journalist Abigail Tracy discuss the state of the White House press corps, why so many reporters let Republicans get away with giving blind quotes, and what Jeff Bezos' actions at the Washington Post mean for a storied American institution.
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