The Home Front

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. Buy Wonderstate Coffee! Sign up for The Home Front on Substack.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Wonderstate Coffee and TJ Semanchin02:25 The Journey into Coffee and Sustainable Practices06:11 Understanding Fair Trade and Its Impact08:36 Market Volatility and Its Effects on Coffee Prices10:51 The Challenges of Tariffs on Small Businesses15:20 The Financial Burden of Tariffs on Small Businesses18:15 The Ripple Effects of Tariffs on Supply Chains22:38 Consumer Behavior and the Retail Coffee Market25:39 Investing in Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty28:48 The Role of Small Businesses in the Economy30:57 The Importance of Supporting Small Businesses33:54 The Global Impact of Local Coffee Farming38:48 Exploring Viroqua and the Community Behind Wonderstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Alexis on SubstackRead Alexis' biography of George WashingtonSubscribe to Reed's Substack, The Home Front Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Please listen, follow, and rate 5 stars!Subscribe to The Home Front on Substack!Subscribe to Steve Schale's Substack! Join Sez.us today and help us build the social media network for the pro-democracy movement.JoinTheUnion.us needs YOUR help! We are hosting meet and greets and town hall meetings all across the country. Find out how you can get involved today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tariffs on American workers, and how Joe founded Sez Us, a brand new social platform aimed at fostering civil discourse and pro-democracy engagement.For more from Joe Trippi, listen to That Trippi Show, and subscribe to Joe Trippi’s Substack. 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 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? Listen, follow, and rate 5 stars today.Follow Abby on Instagram and TwitterFollow Reed on SubstackJoinTheUnion.usSign up for Sez.us today and be part of the social media network that YOU control. No bots here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Catch up on Reed's town hall thoughts at Substack.Go to JoinTheUnion.us and sign up to get involved in the work today!Go to Sez.us and sign up for the social media network that let's YOU decide who you see and what you read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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,Follow Tara: The Red Letter (Subscribe today!) YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 authoritarianism and the need for pro-democracy grassroots movements. Plus, the disconnect between political leaders and the realities faced by everyday Americans. For more from David Rothkopf, listen to all his podcasts at thedsrnetwork.com, subscribe to “Need to Know” on Substack, check out his articles for The Daily Beast, and pick up his books wherever fine books are sold. 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 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 strategies and the deep-seated distrust many Americans feel towards the political system. Plus, the latest with Chuck Schumer’s and his vote to pass the GOP spending bill. For more from Stephanie Ruhle, tune in to “The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle” on MSNBC weeknights at 11pm ET. 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 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.Join Sez.us TODAY! Get involved in the new social media platform that lets YOU decide who and what you see.JoinTheUnion.us today! We need your help building the America of tomorrow.Run for Something: runforsomething.netRun for Something on social: Instagram, X, BlueSky, ThreadsMe: amandalitman.comThe book: whenwereincharge.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices