The Gedunk Show

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

After former President Trump threatened America’s top military officer with execution, General Milley answered during his retirement speech by reminding Americans that those who serve in uniform do not swear their oaths to a "wannabe dictator. And just today, General John Kelly, Trump’s former Chief of Staff, went on the record confirming some of the most egregious reports about Donald Trump’s treatment of wounded soldiers and Gold Star families. Ken Harbaugh discusses these developments with Mike Breen, an Army Combat vet and current CEO of Human Rights First. 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 as Senator Tuberville continues his hold on senior military promotions, he is spreading disinformation about the military’s commitment to equal opportunity. Amanda Weinstein joins Ken to discuss Tuberville’s race-baiting rhetoric, and how veterans and military personnel are turning away from the Republican Party.Subscribe to The Suburban Women Problem podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-suburban-women-problem/id1565897152Subscribe 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 a recent Truth Social post, former president Trump suggested that the outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, should be put to death. Paul Gosar, a Republican member of Congress, echoed Trump’s post and said Milley should be hung. Ken Harbaugh explains the context behind Trump’s post, and why incitements to commit political violence will escalate unless called out. 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

In an extraordinary new article in the Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg recounts a story about a severely wounded veteran performing the national anthem for Donald Trump, and how the former president then told the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, “Why do you bring people like that here? No one wants to see that, the wounded.” Ken Harbaugh shares his own experience working with wounded vets, and talks with clinical psychologist Mary Trump about her uncle’s cruel, bullying behavior.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