The Home Front
by Reed Galen
Creating with a Creator Featuring Maria Comstock
About this podcast
Our nation is at an inflection point and American democracy is at stake. This podcast is hosted by Reed Galen and features conversations about today’s political challenges, our vision for the future, and how all Americans can be a part of the pro-democracy movement. Guests include political experts, thought leaders, journalists, authors, and activists.
Reed Galen is author of “The Home Front” on Substack, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, and President of JoinTheUnion.us, a pro-democracy coalition dedicated to defending American democracy and defeating authoritarian candidates.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 178 episodes
- Creating with a Creator Featuring Maria Comstock · 34 minBefore we get started today, some news: The Home Front is going on hiatus. It's not forever, but it is for now. The year is picking up, and the work to be done must take…
- Sports Gambling and American Culture with McKay Coppins · 39 minToday, host Reed Galen is joined by staff writer for The Atlantic, McKay Coppins. They discuss his cover story for the magazine - spending six months gambling on sports using…
- Congress Doesn't Work, Newt Wants Nukes, and More! · 20 minIn this fiery solo episode, Reed Galen dives deep into the chaos and contradictions shaping America today. From government dysfunction to global conflict, he’s calling us to wake…
- Using Corporate Scandals to Drive Political Change with Professor Pepper Culpepper · 41 minToday, Reed Galen and Professor Pepper Culpepper discuss the themes of corporate scandals and their impact on democracy, regulation, and public opinion. They explore how scandals…
- Using Corporate Scandals to Drive Political Change with Professor Pepper Culpepper · 41 minToday, Reed Galen and Professor Pepper Culpepper discuss the themes of corporate scandals and their impact on democracy, regulation, and public opinion. They explore how scandals…
- The Trumpian Doom Loop and How the Iran War Speeds It Up · 18 minBefore you do anything else, like, subscribe, and rate The Home Front 5 stars! Today, Reed Galen discusses the impact of the Iran conflict on the US economy, politics, and…
- IRAN SPECIAL with Retired Air Force Intelligence Officer Denver Riggleman · 46 minDenver Riggleman makes a quick return appearance on the Home Front to discuss Iran, Donald Trump's ever-changing rationale for (yet another) war, and some in-depth technical…
- The State of the Union is F$%*ed · 22 minBefore you watch or listen, rate The Home Front 5 Stars and make sure others hear the good word! Today, Reed brings you an unvarnished look at Donald Trump's State of the Union…
- Taking On Big Tech with CCDH's Imran Ahmed · 37 minHey! Before you listen or watch this, rate The Home Front 5 Stars! Do it now before you forget! Today, Imran Ahmed, founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate…
- Fire and Brimstone with Denver Riggleman · 55 minToday, host Reed Galen speaks with former Congressman Denver Riggleman, a former U.S. Congressman and intelligence officer, about his experiences in Greenland and Europe, the…
- Political Disruption with North Carolina's Kate Barr · 33 minBefore you read on, please rate The Home Front five stars! Today, host Reed Galen speaks with Kate Barr, a political disruptor running for Congress in North Carolina's…
- Fighting for New Jersey with Megan O'Rourke · 32 minHey! You! BEFORE you hit play, rate the Home Front 5 Stars! Make sure we reach as many people as we can! Today, host Reed Galen interviews Megan O'Rourke, a Democrat running for…
- Super Bowl Culture · 23 minToday, I talk about the cultural significance of the Super Bowl, discussing its role as a unifying event in America. I discuss the halftime show featuring Bad Bunny, the…
- All the Devils are Here - Epstein and the Corruption of America's Elite · 18 minThey say the truth will set you free — but sometimes, first it comes with a punch in the gut. If you've ever wondered how the corrupt, the powerful, and the elite are really…
- What Would You Say You Do Here? (Solo Episode) · 22 minToday, I get a little ranty with our friends and allies. If Minneapolis won't stiffen their spines, what will? Also, I pierce the fiction of "TACO" - he's not changing course…
- Minneapolis Update with Congresswoman Angie Craig · 23 minIn this conversation, Congresswoman Angie Craig discusses the current climate in Minnesota regarding immigration enforcement, community safety, and the role of law enforcement…
- After America? With MS Now's Stephanie Ruhle · 46 minIn this episode, MS Now 11th Hour host Stephanie Ruhle and I discuss the complexities of global leadership, particularly in the context of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Oh…
- Trump Against America, Trump Against the World · 18 minPROGRAMMING NOTE: Go to BigTentUSA and sign up for my live event with Chris Armitage tonight as we discuss his trip to Minneapolis, the work he does analyzing America's position…
- Why Primary Elections Matter with Unite America's Nick Troiani · 25 minToday, Reed speaks with Nick Troiano, Executive Director of Unite America, about the challenges and reforms in the American electoral system. They discuss the impact of political…
- A Mom's Car · 20 minToday, I come to you solo to discuss the murder of a mother in Minneapolis, what it means for our time, how you must get involved, and a little movie inspiration to help get you…







