
Burn the Boats
Burn the Boats is an award-winning podcast featuring intimate conversations with change-makers from every walk of life. Host Ken Harbaugh interviews politicians, authors, activists, and others about the most important issues of our time.
Latest episodes

Sep 5, 2023 • 48min
Dara Starr Tucker: Confronting Racism
Political Commentator Dara Starr Tucker talks about why many white Americans hide behind “politeness” as an excuse for not confronting racism. She also discusses the January 6th insurrection, the song “Try That in a Small Town,” and the damage done by nostalgia for the Confederacy. Dara is a social commentator and vocalist. Following the January 6th insurrection, Dara was inspired to educate others about the political and social issues facing our country. Her video commentaries have garnered widespread attention, her TikTok and Instagram channels have over a million subscribers, and last year she started the podcast I’m All Over the Place to take a deeper dive into the content she posts.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

Aug 29, 2023 • 37min
Rep. Jason Crow: Political Courage
Representative Jason Crow is a former Army Ranger who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and represents Colorado’s Sixth Congressional District. He was in the Capitol building during the January 6th insurrection, and has been hailed as “one of the heroes of that day” for guiding fellow members of Congress to safety.In this interview, Rep. Crow discusses Space Command remaining in his state, right-wing extremism, and the lack of political courage shown by Republican politicians. GreenChef.com/60ken and use code 60ken to get 60% off plus free shippingTo get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/boatsHead to MANUKORA.com/BOATS or use code BOATS, you’ll automatically get an extra free pack of 850+ honey sticks with your order - a $15 value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2023 • 46min
Denver Riggleman: Combating Conspiracy Theories
Denver Riggleman is a former representative for Virginia’s 5th congressional district, and an ex-Republican. He served as a technical advisor to the January 6th committee, and now he’s partnered with Hunter Biden’s legal team to provide data analysis in the face of congressional inquiries and the GOP’s claims about Hunter’s conduct. Denver’s new podcast, The Mighty Peculiar, takes a deep dive into conspiracy theories. In this episode, he describes the appeal of conspiracy theories, and the damage that they can do. Go to https://FastGrowingTrees.com/BOATS NOW to get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF your entire order.Head to https://Rhone.com/BOATS and use code BOATS to save 20% off your entire order!Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/boatsGet a free thirty-day supply of SuperBeets Heart Chews and 15% off your first order by going to GETSUPERBEETS.COM and using PROMO CODE BOATS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 2023 • 43min
Dr. Kareem Crayton: The Courts, Gerrymandering, and Voter Suppression
In this interview, Dr. Crayton discusses gerrymandering, supermajorities, the impact of the courts, and voter suppression.Dr. Kareem Crayton is an attorney, law professor, and academic whose work explores the effects of state-sanctioned racial discrimination on campaigns, elections, and governance. He recently joined the Brennan Center for Justice, a nonpartisan law and policy institute, where he manages efforts to implement pro-voter reforms.Head to MANUKORA.com/BOATS or use code BOATS, you’ll automatically get an extra free pack of 850+ honey sticks with your order - a $15 value.Head to ZBiotics.com/BOATS and use the code BOATS at checkout for 15% off.Head to https://tryfum.com/BOATS and use code BOATS to save 10% off when you get the journey pack today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2023 • 43min
Mark J. Lindquist: How You Can Help Ukraine
Mark J. Lindquist is an Air Force Veteran who has been providing non-lethal aid to the Ukrainian Army since late March of last year. In this interview, he describes being a mile from the front lines, his efforts, and how Americans can help Ukraine win the war. To shop plant based bags and replace single use plastics all over your home, visit holdonbags.com/BOATS or enter BOATS at checkout to save 20% off your order. Go to https://neurohacker.com/BOATS to try Qualia Senolytic with code BOATS for up to 50% off Qualia SenolyticVisit https://Lomi.com/BOATS and use code BOATS at checkout to save $50!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

Aug 1, 2023 • 49min
Anne Nelson: Corruption in the Courts
Anne discusses the corruption within the Supreme Court and how certain “grassroots” conservative organizations have ties to powerful shadow networks. Anne is an award-winning war correspondent and author. Her newest book, Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right, details the influence of the Council for National Policy, a powerful right-wing political coalition. To hear more from Anne, listen to her previous two interviews on Burn the Boats here and here.Also, make sure to check out her website, anne-nelson.com, and follow her on Twitter at @anelsona.Thank you to our sponsors:Go to https://GreenChef.com/ken50 and use code ken50 to get 50% off plus free shipping.Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/boatsGo to https://FastGrowingTrees.com/BOATS NOW to get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2023 • 57min
Miles Taylor: Trump 2.0
Back in 2018, Miles Taylor anonymously authored a New York Times op-ed titled “I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration.” At the time, Miles worked in a senior role in the Department of Homeland security. Eventually, after Trump asked him and other officials to break the law, Miles quit. He decided to author a book, again anonymously, titled A Warning, which described the morally gray, and sometimes blatantly illegal orders that came from the President.In the lead up to the 2020 election, Miles felt it was important to reveal himself as the anonymous author of both the op-ed and the book. He then created the Renew America Movement, an organization dedicated to giving a voice to the ‘rational’ Republicans who do not subscribe to the right-wing extremism of Donald Trump.In our 2021 interview with Miles, Miles Taylor: Inside the Trump White House, he talked about his op-ed, his book, and the Renew America Movement.Since then, Miles left the Republican party, and co-founded the Forward Party with Andrew Yang. In last year’s interview, Miles Taylor: The Fight Has Just Begun, we brought him back on the show to talk about this decision, the midterm results, the future of Trumpism, and the ongoing threats to American democracy. Head to MANUKORA.com/BOATS or use code BOATS, you’ll automatically get an extra free pack of 850+ honey sticks with your order - a $15 value.Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use BOATS to save 20% at https://rhone.com/boats.Go to https://GreenChef.com/ken50 and use code ken50 to get 50% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2023 • 33min
Rep. Seth Moulton: Understanding the Threats to American Democracy
Rep. Seth Moulton discusses right-wing extremism within Congress and the dangers to American DemocracyRepresentative Seth Moulton is a former Marine Corps officer who has represented Massachusetts’s 6th district since 2015. He appears in the upcoming documentary film, Against All Enemies, where he delivers a prophetic warning about the threats to American Democracy posed by extremist organizations that target and recruit military veterans.Go to https://neurohacker.com/BOATS to try Qualia Senolytic with code BOATS for up to 50% off Qualia SenolyticHead to https://tryfum.com/BOATS and use code BOATS to save 10% off when you get the journey pack today!Head to https://ZBiotics.com/BOATS and use the code BOATS at checkout for 15% off.To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/boatsGo to GreenChef.com/ken50 and use code ken50 to get 50% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023 • 48min
Olivia Julianna: The Future of Texas
Olivia Julianna is a 20-year-old abortion-rights advocate and the director of politics and government affairs at Gen-Z for Change. With the help of her substantial TikTok following, Olivia initiated the takedown of an anti-abortion website that encouraged Texans to inform on their neighbors, and raised over $2.3 million after a twitter battle with congressman Matt Gaetz. She’s also a Senior Advisor to Lose Cruz, an organization dedicated to defeating Ted Cruz’s reelection bid in 2024.Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/boatsNeurohacker: Go to neurohacker.com/BOATS to try Qualia Senolytic with code BOATS for up to 50% off Qualia SenolyticZBiotics: Head to https://ZBiotics.com/BOATS and use the code BOATS at checkout for 15% off.Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/BOATS and use the code BOATS to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. LOMI: Visit Lomi.com/BOATS and use code BOATS at checkout to save $50!Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use BOATS to save 20% at https://rhone.com/boats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 2023 • 40min
Ryan Busse: Inside the Gun Industry
Ryan Busse is a former executive of a major firearms manufacturer. During his 25 years at the company, he was nominated for multiple industry awards and became a prominent player in the industry. He saw the number of mass shootings grow exponentially during his tenure, and eventually this prompted him to quit.Ryan’s book Gunfight exposes the gun industry’s “McCarthyesque” internal policing, and its shift away from safety and ethics to fear, conspiracy, and intolerance.Neurohacker: Go to neurohacker.com/BOATS to try Qualia Senolytic with code BOATS for up to 50% off Qualia SenolyticLOMI: Visit Lomi.com/BOATS and use code BOATS at checkout to save $50! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices