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BONUS :: How the Far-Right Recruits Young American Men Jul 13, 2025

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In this bonus episode of The Home Front, host Reed Galen is joined by Task Force Butler founder Kris Goldmsith. They discuss how far-right groups like the Patriot Front are using anger, resentment, and social media to convince young American men to join their ranks.

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How Opportunity and Outrage Are Fueling the Youth Gender Gap with Abby Tracy Jul 10, 2025

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Host Reed Galen⁠ is joined by journalist and political reporter Abby Tracy⁠ to explore why young women are moving left while young men are trending right. They talk about how changes in education, work, media, and culture are driving this divide. Abby shares stories from her own life and reporting, reflecting on the double standards, challenges, and expectations that young people are facing today. Plus, the importance of education, opportunity, and community, and why investing in the next generation matters now more than ever. For more from Abby Tracy be sure to follow her on⁠ Twitter⁠ and⁠ Instagram⁠. 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.

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What Comes After #NeverTrump Featuring Charlie Sykes Jul 07, 2025

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Recorded on Substack Live. Host Reed Galen is joined by podcaster, write, and MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes to discuss what comes after Donald Trump in the GOP. They also discuss the continuing need for decency online, and why the Democratic Party must learn to walk and chew gum.

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Breaking Free of the Establishment and Elite with Grace Blakeley and Evelyn Quartz Jul 04, 2025

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Grace Blakeley (author and staff writer at Tribune Magazine) and Evelyn Quartz (writer and communications expert), for a wide-ranging conversation about how political and economic elites have shaped a system that works for them, and leaves everyone else behind. They unpack how power protects itself, why traditional institutions have lost public trust, and what it would mean to build a future that’s actually democratic and accountable. Plus, the limits of centrist narratives, how media and messaging uphold the status quo, and why a better path forward requires confronting the hard truths we’re often encouraged to ignore. For more from Grace Blakeley, read her latest book,Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom (don’t miss my interview with Grace about Vulture Capitalism) subscribe to her Substack newsletter, and keep up with her writings at Tribune Magazine. For more from Evelyn Quartz, subscribe to her Substack Newsletter, where she writes about the failure of elite politics and the search for something more honest. 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.

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BONUS :: Katie Phang Joins the Home Front! Jul 03, 2025

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Enjoy this bonus episode of the Home Front featuring attorney and former MSNBC host Katie Phang as she and Reed discuss the BBB and Aligator Alcatraz. Recorded on Substack Live!

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Campaigning for the People with Kat Abugazaleh Jul 02, 2025

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Today, host Reed Galen is joined by Kat Abugazaleh, as she discusses her journey from journalism to running for Congress in Illinois' 9th District.

She emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements, community engagement, and authenticity in politics. The discussion touches on voter apathy, the challenges of running a campaign without corporate money, and the need for diverse representation in Congress.

Kat advocates for mutual aid and direct support for constituents, highlighting the impact of economic policies on voter sentiment and the necessity of addressing the concerns of young voters.

Find Kat's campaign at KatforIllinois.com

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On the Road in Virginia Jun 28, 2025

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Today, host Reed Galen shares his experiences and reflections from his travels in Virginia, discussing the political landscape, personal nostalgia, the importance of education, campaign dynamics, and the implications of the Trump administration.

He emphasizes the need for a new vision in American politics and the importance of engaging with communities to foster change.

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Go to JoinTheUnion.us to get involved today.

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BREAKING NEWS :: DO NOT MISS THIS Jun 23, 2025

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Just kidding. The only thing breaking is my brain and my allergies are killing me.

Today, host Reed Galen discusses the current state of news consumption, the complexities of global issues, and the importance of community engagement. He critiques the superficial nature of social media news and emphasizes the need for deeper understanding of global events, particularly regarding military actions and political discourse. Galen encourages listeners to focus on personal responsibility and community involvement rather than getting lost in the noise of sensationalized news.

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Union Events in VA this week!

6/23 Montpelier

6/24 Suffolk (I'll be there!)

6/25 Blacksburg (I'll be there, too!)

6/27-6/29 Network NOVA Conference Tysons Corner (There, too!!)

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Romanticizing the Past, Ignoring the Future: Ron Insana on America’s Blind Spot Jun 20, 2025

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Ron Insana, longtime financial journalist and senior analyst at CNBC, for a wide-ranging conversation about how America’s selective memory is putting its future at risk….leaving it vulnerable to instability, misinformation, and growing authoritarian threats. Plus, why today’s political and financial landscape feels more fragile than many realize, how right-wing media has reshaped public memory, what lessons from the 1970s we’re ignoring, and why expertise is under attack when it’s needed most. For more from Ron Insana be sure to check out 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.

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The Trumposcene Era with Dartmouth Professor Jeff Sharlet Jun 19, 2025

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Today, Host Reed Galen and Jeff Sharlet discuss the current state of American politics a decade into the Trump-a-scene era. They explore the consolidation of Trumpism, the challenges of political engagement, and the importance of community building in the face of rising political violence and disillusionment.

The discussion emphasizes the need for local action and resilience in democracy, contrasting the right's effective community organizing with the left's struggles to mobilize and engage.

To get involved, go to JoinTheUnion.us to attend a local community meet up.

Read Jeff's book, A Slow Civil War

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