The Gedunk Show

Tommy Tuberville’s Republican colleagues in the Senate have lost their patience. With hundreds of military promotions still being blocked by the Alabama Senator, Joni Ernst, Lyndsey Graham and others took to the floor of the chamber to denounce their fellow Republican. Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687Credits:Producer and Co-Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

During a recent campaign appearance, Former President Trump doubled-down on his threat to abandon America’s NATO allies. Ken Harbaugh explains the strategic implications of this betrayal.Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687Credits:Producer and Co-Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

On stage in New Hampshire this week, Donald Trump appeared to reveal sensitive information about an American missile defense system. Army combat vet and former intel officer Mike Breen discusses the implications with Ken Harbaugh. Years ago, Mike was approached foreign intelligence agents attempting to recruit him. And while Mike reported the incident to the FBI, these same agents successfully gained access to Mar-a-Lago and penetrated former President Trump’s inner circle. Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687Credits:Producer and Co-Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Even though efforts to ban books are spreading, they are driven by a small minority of extremists. Dr. Amanda Weinstein joins Ken to explain the chilling effect of these extremist policies on educators across the country.Follow the Suburban Women Problem Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-suburban-women-problem/id1565897152Support Amanda Gorman and Pen America in fighting against book bans here: https://pen.org/issue/free-the-books/Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687Credits:Producer and Co-Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Jim Jordan is a handful of votes away from becoming Speaker of the House, which would put him two heartbeats away from the presidency. On today’s episode, Ken Harbaugh speaks with fellow veteran and Ohioan Jeff Sites, who is running against Jim Jordan for Congress. Jeff shares his unique perspective on what makes a potential Jim Jordan speakership so dangerous. Follow Jeff Sites for Congress here: https://sitesforcongress.com/Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687Credits:Producer and Co-Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Dr. Amanda Weinstein is an Air Force Academy graduate and co-host of The Suburban Women Problem podcast and YouTube series. She and Ken Harbaugh discuss the concerted and organized efforts by GOP extremists to pursue extremist agendas in statehouses and on school boards across the nation.Follow The Suburban Women Problem Podcast here: https://redwine.blue/the-suburban-women-problem/Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687Credits:Producer and Co-Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Donald Trump just amplified a key piece of Nazi ideology during an anti-immigrant diatribe, in which he responded to an interview question by saying that immigration is "poisoning the blood of our country.” That is a direct lift from Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler’s prison manifesto. Ken Harbaugh interviews Dr. Kathleen Belew about the impact of such rhetoric in our politics. Buy Kathleen Belew’s book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/bring-the-war-home-the-white-power-movement-and-paramilitary-america-kathleen-belew/17984302?ean=9780674237698Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687Credits:Producer and Co-Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

In the wake of Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as Speaker of the House, Liz Cheney delivered a remarkable address at the University of Minnesota, backing Democrats’ decision not to support McCarthy's continued speakership. She also reminded attendees that Jim Jordan, now the frontrunner to inherit the Speaker’s gavel, is an immediate threat to democracy.Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687Credits:Producer and Co-Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

The podcast explores the GOP's obsession with tribal loyalty, accusing its own members of treason. It discusses the changing perception of patriotism and treason within the Republican party. The frequent use of 'treason' and 'traitor' by Trump and Democrats is explored. The chapter also dives into the future of the Republican party and the role of the Democratic party in preserving democracy.

Ken Harbaugh joins David Bellavia on NewsRadio 930, WBEN, for a discussion about the war in Ukraine, the Trump trial, and red flag laws.Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687