Burn the Boats

Andy Kim represents New Jersey's third congressional district and recently won the Democratic nomination for the state's Senate seat. He's also one of only seven Democrats who won their House elections in districts carried by TrumpIn this interview, he discusses the challenges of working in Congress and the state of American politics. He highlights the tactics used by some politicians to create chaos and the detrimental effects this has on democracy.Visit Lumen.me and use code BOATS to get $100 off your Lumen!Head to ZBiotics.com/BOATS and use the code BOATS at checkout for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leigh McGowan, aka Politics Girl, is known for her kitchen-counter political breakdowns that have helped millions of alienated Americans understand and engage with politics.In this interview, she discusses the recent presidential immunity ruling, explains the stakes of the 2024 election, and gives her take on Joe Biden’s candidacy. To learn more about Leigh and her upcoming book, visit politicsgirl.com. Go to lumen.me/BOATS to get 15% off your Lumen.Go to Qualialife.com/BOATS for up to 50% off and use code BOATS at checkout for an additional 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Walsh represented Illinois’ 8th district in the house from 2011 to 2013, and ran against Trump in the 2020 presidential race. He hosts the podcast White Flag with Joe Walsh and has been increasingly critical of the extremism within his former party, as well as the part he played in stoking that extremism. In this interview, Joe and Ken discuss the recent Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential immunity, what’s at stake in November, and concerns about Biden’s ability to succeed.Go to lumen.me/BOATSto get 15% off your Lumen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lev Parnas worked closely with Rudy Giuliani in the campaign to pressure Ukraine to investigate the Biden family. In this interview, he discusses his transformation and decision to expose the corruption of Donald Trump and his inner circle, power dynamics of the MAGA movement, the potential consequences of Donald Trump's legal troubles, and the role of the media in spreading disinformation. Visit Lumen.me and use code BOATS to get $100 off your Lumen!Head to https://Rhone.com/BOATS and use code BOATS to save 20% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Yang ran for president as a Democrat in 2020 and gained national attention for his massively successful grassroots campaign. He has since left the Democratic party, founded the forward party, and has been an outspoken advocate for reforming America's political system.In this interview, he dives into the most important reforms that America needs, rejecting Trump through the third-party movement, and what the Forward Party is doing to meet these goals. You can hear more from Andrew in his TED Talk “Why US politics is broken — and how to fix it” as well as in his book Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Wilson is a former Republican and political strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln project and Resolute Square. He's a vocal critic of Donald Trump and now hosts The Enemies List, a podcast about the threats to American democracy. In this interview, Rick discusses the post-conviction reaction from Trump and his inner circle, Trump's base and the dangerous agenda of the Christian nationalist movement, and the importance of breaking down the divisive narratives created by the MAGA movement. So, if you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/boats to get 15% off your Lumen.Find out how you can get a free 30-day supply on bundles of new SuperBeets Heart Chews Advanced and save 15% for a limited time only by going to SUPERBEETSRADIO.COM, promo code BOATS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Strzok served as Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterintelligence Division and led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. He was also chief of the division's counter espionage section and is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Compromised Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump.In this interview, Peter explores how the FBI has been affected by the shift in the Republican Party's stance on law enforcement and the rule of law, Donald Trump's classified documents case, as well as the Russian influence on American politics and Trump’s authoritarian tendencies. Go to Qualialife.com/BOATS for 50% off and use code BOATS at checkout for an additional 15% off.Find out how you can get a free 30-day supply on bundles of new SuperBeets Heart Chews Advanced and save 15% for a limited time only by going to SUPERBEETSRADIO.COM, promo code BOATS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Masciotra is an author and journalist. His new book, Exurbia Now, explains how “Exurbia”, the area outside of cities and their suburbs, is becoming the staging ground for radical extremists. In this interview, David discusses how residents of exurbia have become isolated, and how the lack of community leads to radicalization. To listen to our interview with Christian Piccolini, which was mentioned in this episode, click here. Visit Lumen.me and use code BOATS to get $100 off your Lumen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special D-Day episode of Burn The Boats, host Ken Harbaugh shares his conversation with Medal of Honor winner David Bellavia, who is in Normandy France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the allied landings.Support Burn The Boats and Against All Enemies here: www.Patreon.com/KenHarbaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Filipkowski is a former state prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer, and a former Republican. He’s been following Trump’s hush money trial for months, and in this interview, he breaks down the guilty verdict and explains what it could mean for the 2024 election.Head to https://Rhone.com/BOATS and use code BOATS to save 20% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices