The Gedunk Show

American evangelical Christians used to see Donald Trump as a “useful idiot,” someone able to advance their agenda. They now increasingly view him as ordained by God to rule over Americans. Ken discusses with Rick Wilson, co-founder of The Lincoln Project.Support Against All Enemies here: www.Patreon.com/KenHarbaughCredits:Producer and Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Alabama’s Republican Senator, Tommy Tuberville, once again repeats Russian propaganda, suggesting that there is no real war in Ukraine, and that all Vladimir Putin wants is peace. Army combat vet and rising Democratic star, Dan Helmer, shares his thoughts.Support Against All Enemies here: www.Patreon.com/KenHarbaughCredits:Producer and Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

House Speaker Mike Johnson just appointed two new members to the House Intelligence Committee without notifying the Committee’s leaders. That is likely because these two new members pose a serious security risk to the nation.Support Against All Enemies here: www.Patreon.com/KenHarbaughCredits:Producer and Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Guest Mike Breen, former US Army Intel officer and recent CEO of Human Rights First, discusses the implications of Trump's threat to remove 'woke generals' from the military. They explore the importance of diversity in combat effectiveness, the risks of imposing loyalty tests on military officers, and the ethical dilemmas of prioritizing ideology over expertise.

A group of veterans showed up to the North Carolina State Republican Convention on Memorial Day weekend to deliver a letter demanding Donald Trump and the Republican Party commit to non-violence during the election season. Watch what happened.Support Against All Enemies here: www.Patreon.com/KenHarbaughSupport Veterans for Responsible Leadership here: www.VFRL.orgCredits:Producer and Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Donald Trump posted a video on his Truth Social account that referred to a “Unified Reich.” Air Force vet and Ohio state legislator Casey Weinstein discusses the former president’s history of anti-semitic remarks, and the growing anti-democratic forces within the Republican Party.Support Against All Enemies here: www.Patreon.com/KenHarbaughSupport Veterans for Responsible Leadership here: www.VFRL.orgCredits:Producer and Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Texas governor Greg Abbott just pardoned cold-blooded killer Daniel Perry, convicted by a jury for the murder of a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020. Ken Harbaugh and Mike Smith, board member at Veterans for Responsible Leadership, discuss the political implications of this decision, and the growing tolerance of political violence within the GOP.Support Against All Enemies here: www.Patreon.com/KenHarbaughSupport Veterans for Responsible Leadership here: www.VFRL.orgCredits:Producer and Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

MTN Correspondent and Against All Enemies host, Ken Harbaugh, reports from Dnipro, Ukraine, on what is happening, and why it matters.Support Veterans for Responsible Leadership here: www.VFRL.orgCredits:Producer and Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Against All Enemies host Ken Harbaugh is on assignment in Ukraine for The MeidasTouch Network. In this dispatch, Ken reports from the Ukraine War Memorial, and shares a conversation with an American veteran who has deployed multiple times with Ukrainian forces on the front lines.Support Veterans for Responsible Leadership here: www.VFRL.orgCredits:Producer and Host, Ken HarbaughProducer, Mikel EllcessorAssociate Producer, Isabel RobertsonTheme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon HyunTheme music produced by Tony MoralesMotion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Republican Governor of South Dakota, Kristi Noem, faces backlash for shooting a puppy in a gravel pit, sparking discussions on political tactics, authenticity, and distractions in the GOP. The podcast delves into the implications of mixing politics with animal cruelty, navigating damage control, and reflecting on American values towards pet ownership.