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.
Run for Something with Amanda Litman
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 ...
(Let's Talk About) The Elephants in the Room
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. ...
We are the Enforcement with Lauren Groh-Wargo
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 d...
Trump and Musk’s Big Distraction with Kara Swisher
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, i...
Bezos and the Bobos in Pressland with Abigail Tracy
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 Amer...
Money, Lies, God, and the Movement to Destroy American Democracy with Katherine Stewart
Host Reed Galen is joined by Katherine Stewart, an expert on anti-democratic groups and the Christian nationalist movement. They discuss the complexities of the Christian nationalist movement, the well-organized infrastructure of anti-democratic grou...
Olson's Rules for Dealing with Autocrats :: Part 2 - Speak Truth to Power
Today, Host Reed Galen takes you through the second of Trygve Olson's Seven Rules for Dealing with Autocrats. It's crucial that we speak truth to power where it matters - with the people! You can read the write-up on Substack below.Rule #2Go to JoinT...
Foreign Agents and American Kleptocracy with Casey Michel
Host Reed Galen is joined by Casey Michel, investigative journalist and Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation. They discuss the evolution of lobbying in Washington, the influence of kleptocracy, the bipartisan n...
Get Off the Moral Mountain with Kurt Bardella
Today, Host Reed Galen is joined by News Nation Contributor and Communications Strategist Kurt Bardella. Kurt and Reed discuss shortcomings in Democratic messaging and action in reaction to Donald Trump's early actions, why doing the right thing is n...
Olson's Rules for Dealing with Autocrats :: Part I - Play the Game You're In
Today, Host Reed Galen begins a seven-part series: Olson's Rules for Dealing with Autocrats. Based on longtime colleague Trygve Olson's experiences overseas, Reed begins with Rule #1 - Play the Game You're In, Not the One You're Used To. Reed takes y...