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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 sanityReed 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=33x0yJoin 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