Host Reed Galen is joined by Sarah Kay Wiley, the Director of Policy and Partnerships for Check My Ads, an independent watchdog non-profit that's reshaping the digital ad-tech industry by cutting disinformation off from its lifeline…which is ads. They discuss the broken business model of the ad-tech industry, why big tech has decimated the local news landscape, and the latest in Google’s upcoming antitrust trial. To keep up with the work that Sarah Kay Wiley is doing at Check My Ads,...

Host Reed Galen is joined by author, professor, and podcast host Scott Galloway. Through the lens of the American fabric and community, they discuss the importance of financial literacy, the role of stoicism in achieving financial stability, and the bevy of challenges that face young people in today's economy. Plus, why are those that have benefited so greatly from the opportunities America provides so eager to disconnect from America? For more on this be sure to find Scott Galloway's new...

Host Reed Galen is joined by author, professor, and podcast host Scott Galloway. Through the lens of the American fabric and community, they discuss the importance of financial literacy, the role of stoicism in achieving financial stability, and the bevy of challenges that face young people in today's economy. Plus, why are those that have benefited so greatly from the opportunities America provides so eager to disconnect from America? For more on this be sure to find Scott Galloway's new...

Host Reed Galen discusses his approach to following the current Trump trial and Supreme Court hearing on Trump’s immunity, the importance of understanding where most voters are and not getting caught up in marginal issues that won't have a material effect on the election, and why Democrats need to start spending their resources now to ensure a victory in November. Plus, why this election will be a binary choice and why to approach it any differently is irresponsible to the defense of our...

Host Reed Galen discusses his approach to following the current Trump trial and Supreme Court hearing on Trump’s immunity, the importance of understanding where most voters are and not getting caught up in marginal issues that won't have a material effect on the election, and why Democrats need to start spending their resources now to ensure a victory in November. Plus, why this election will be a binary choice and why to approach it any differently is irresponsible to the defense of our...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Dana Mattioli (Author and Amazon Reporter for The Wall Street Journal) to discuss Amazon's relentless quest for dominance, its aggressive and cutthroat culture, and its influence in Washington, D.C. Plus, how Amazon fits into the growing calls for anti-trust regulation in Big Tech. If you’d like to hear more from Dana Mattioli, be sure to pick up her new book, The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power. For more from...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Dana Mattioli (Author and Amazon Reporter for The Wall Street Journal) to discuss Amazon's relentless quest for dominance, its aggressive and cutthroat culture, and its influence in Washington, D.C. Plus, how Amazon fits into the growing calls for anti-trust regulation in Big Tech. If you’d like to hear more from Dana Mattioli, be sure to pick up her new book, The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power. For more from...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Mondale Robinson, mayor of Enfield, North Carolina and Founder of the Black Male Voter Project, an organization dedicated to increasing the number of Black men that are super voters. They discuss the transactional nature of American politics, the cause of low voter turnout for Black men (especially in often overlooked rural areas), and how to build political trust in Black communities. For more from Mondale Robinson, check out the work of the Black Male Voter...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Mondale Robinson, mayor of Enfield, North Carolina and Founder of the Black Male Voter Project, an organization dedicated to increasing the number of Black men that are super voters. They discuss the transactional nature of American politics, the cause of low voter turnout for Black men (especially in often overlooked rural areas), and how to build political trust in Black communities. For more from Mondale Robinson, check out the work of the Black Male Voter...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Barbara McQuade (Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School and Former U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan) to discuss the nefarious intent of disinformation campaigns, how its use has been exponentially increasing over the past decade, and why it poses such a threat to our nation’s  democracy. Plus, why education can be one of the most powerful tools to combat disinformation. For more on this, be sure to check out Barbara McQuade’s...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Barbara McQuade (Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School and Former U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan) to discuss the nefarious intent of disinformation campaigns, how its use has been exponentially increasing over the past decade, and why it poses such a threat to our nation’s  democracy. Plus, why education can be one of the most powerful tools to combat disinformation. For more on this, be sure to check out Barbara McQuade’s...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author, Filmmaker and Activist, Bill Carter where they discuss the soon-to-be released documentary, Kiss the Future. The film explores the perils of nationalism and art’s role as a weapon of resistance and activism through the lens of the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and how American aid worker Bill Carter forged an unlikely relationship with the band U2 to raise global awareness to the conflict. Plus, the parallels between the climate surrounding the Siege of Sarajevo...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author, Filmmaker and Activist, Bill Carter where they discuss the soon-to-be released documentary, Kiss the Future. The film explores the perils of nationalism and art’s role as a weapon of resistance and activism through the lens of the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and how American aid worker Bill Carter forged an unlikely relationship with the band U2 to raise global awareness to the conflict. Plus, the parallels between the climate surrounding the Siege of...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Imran Ahmed, the Founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). They discuss CCDH’s latest legal victory against Elon Musk and Twitter, why our democracy’s stability is threatened by unregulated social media platforms and accompanying disinformation, and why balancing innovation with safety and prosperity is crucial for the future of technology and society. For more on this, be sure to check out the work of Imran Ahmed and CCDH…especially their...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Imran Ahmed, the Founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). They discuss CCDH’s latest legal victory against Elon Musk and Twitter, why our democracy’s stability is threatened by unregulated social media platforms and accompanying disinformation, and why balancing innovation with safety and prosperity is crucial for the future of technology and society. For more on this, be sure to check out the work of Imran Ahmed and CCDH…especially their...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Daniel Barkhuff, Former Navy SEAL and Founder of Veterans for Responsible Leadership to discuss the continual disrespect Donald Trump shows our nation’s military, why a notable percentage of veterans have fallen prey to the disinformation of Trumpism, and why the far-right’s warped views on masculinity so easily result in the spread of extremism. For more on these topics be sure to check out the Against All Enemies documentary and follow Daniel Barkhuff’s work...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Daniel Barkhuff, Former Navy SEAL and Founder of Veterans for Responsible Leadership to discuss the continual disrespect Donald Trump shows our nation’s military, why a notable percentage of veterans have fallen prey to the disinformation of Trumpism, and why the far-right’s warped views on masculinity so easily result in the spread of extremism. For more on these topics be sure to check out the Against All Enemies documentary and follow Daniel Barkhuff’s work...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Ken Harbaugh, former Navy pilot and executive producer of the new documentary, Against All Enemies. They discuss the rise of violent extremism in the military and its connection to political movements, the appeal of extremist organizations to veterans and the responsibility of society to provide alternate pathways for veterans transitioning to civilian life, and the influence of political figures like Donald Trump on the growth of extremist movements. For more...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Ken Harbaugh, former Navy pilot and executive producer of the new documentary, Against All Enemies. They discuss the rise of violent extremism in the military and its connection to political movements, the appeal of extremist organizations to veterans and the responsibility of society to provide alternate pathways for veterans transitioning to civilian life, and the influence of political figures like Donald Trump on the growth of extremist movements. For more...

Host Reed Galen is joined by author, journalist, and political analyst, David Masciotra. They discuss the rise of exurbia as a haven for those seeking to escape progressive culture and diversity along with as a breeding ground for the radical right-wing insurgency. Plus how the collapse of community and local media prevalent in exurban areas goes hand-in-hand with the erosion of our nation’s democracy. For more on these topics, be sure to pick up David Masciotra’s new book, Exurbia Now: The...

Host Reed Galen is joined by author, journalist, and political analyst, David Masciotra. They discuss the rise of exurbia as a haven for those seeking to escape progressive culture and diversity along with as a breeding ground for the radical right-wing insurgency. Plus how the collapse of community and local media prevalent in exurban areas goes hand-in-hand with the erosion of our nation’s democracy. For more on these topics, be sure to pick up David Masciotra’s new book, Exurbia Now: The...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Authors/Journalists Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, Co-Authors of, White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy. They discuss the anger and disconnect felt by white Americans in rural areas, the political tragedy of rural America, and why a comprehensive rural movement is needed to bring political competition and accountability back to rural America. Plus, our nation’s fascination with pickup trucks. Be sure to pick up White Rural Rage: The Threat to American...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Authors/Journalists Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, Co-Authors of, White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy. They discuss the anger and disconnect felt by white Americans in rural areas, the political tragedy of rural America, and why a comprehensive rural movement is needed to bring political competition and accountability back to rural America. Plus, our nation’s fascination with pickup trucks. Be sure to pick up White Rural Rage: The Threat to...

Host Reed Galen is joined by Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, Assistant Professor in the College of Social Studies at Wesleyan University. They discuss the use of the term 'fascism' in the current political climate and the historical comparisons often cited, what sort of fascism has occurred in America, and whether or not Donald Trump should be considered a fascist? Plus, why democracy is so fragile and requires regular maintenance to prevent the rise of authoritarianism. If you’d like to hear more...