Guest Spotlight: Rep. Colin Allred, Sebastian Junger & Ken Harbaugh
Apr 7, 2024
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Rep. Colin Allred discusses his Senate campaign against Ted Cruz, importance of paternity leave, and women's reproductive rights. Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh talk about dangers of veterans joining domestic terrorist groups and desires for combat post-service.
Rep. Allred emphasizes the need for change and commitment to representation in the Senate race against Ted Cruz.
Junger & Harbaugh discuss the dangers of U.S. veterans in domestic terrorist groups and desire for combat post-service.
Deep dives
Running for Senate against Ted Cruz
Representative Colin Ored discusses his campaign for the Senate against Ted Cruz in Texas. He emphasizes the need for change, highlighting the difference he aims to make compared to the current divisive scenario. Ored expresses his confidence in the Texans' support and his commitment to representing the community.
Advocating for Women's Reproductive Rights
Colin Ored shares personal experiences to advocate for women's reproductive rights, detailing tragic stories and the need for change in Texas. He stresses the importance of ensuring women have the freedom to make choices about their bodies and the necessity of federal action to protect these rights.
Encouraging Voter Turnout and Democracy Engagement
Colin Ored discusses the significance of voter turnout and democratic engagement, highlighting the importance of ensuring every voice is heard. He addresses the challenges in voting accessibility and encourages Texans to stand up for fundamental freedoms and participate in shaping the future of their state and country.
Desi Lydic sits down with Texas’s 2nd District Representative Colin Allred to discuss his campaign for Senate seat against Ted Cruz, his plans for restoring women's reproductive rights, and the importance of paternity leave. Also, executive producers and writers, Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh, join Desi to talk about their award-winning documentary film, “Against All Enemies.” They chat about the dangers of U.S. veterans joining domestic terrorist groups, how some January 6th participants were also former veterans, and how members of these groups tend to have a desire for combat that they may not have seen during their time in service.