Episodes

  • Politics Girl: Keeping Democracy’s Head Above Water

    Politics Girl: Keeping Democracy’s Head Above Water
    Jul 16 2024
    Leigh McGowan, aka Politics Girl, is known for her kitchen-counter political breakdowns that have helped millions of alienated Americans understand and engage with politics. In this interview, she discusses the recent presidential immunity ruling, explains the stakes of the 2024 election, and gives her take on Joe Biden’s candidacy. To learn more about Leigh and her upcoming book, visit politicsgirl.com. Go to lumen.me/BOATS to get 15% off your Lumen. Go to Qualialife.com/BOATS for up to 50% off and use code BOATS at checkout for an additional 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Joe Walsh: SCOTUS Immunity ruling

    Joe Walsh: SCOTUS Immunity ruling
    Jul 9 2024
    Joe Walsh represented Illinois’ 8th district in the house from 2011 to 2013, and ran against Trump in the 2020 presidential race. He hosts the podcast White Flag with Joe Walsh and has been increasingly critical of the extremism within his former party, as well as the part he played in stoking that extremism. In this interview, Joe and Ken discuss the recent Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential immunity, what’s at stake in November, and concerns about Biden’s ability to succeed. Go to lumen.me/BOATSto get 15% off your Lumen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Lev Parnas: Leaving the Cult of Trump

    Lev Parnas: Leaving the Cult of Trump
    Jul 2 2024
    Lev Parnas worked closely with Rudy Giuliani in the campaign to pressure Ukraine to investigate the Biden family. In this interview, he discusses his transformation and decision to expose the corruption of Donald Trump and his inner circle, power dynamics of the MAGA movement, the potential consequences of Donald Trump's legal troubles, and the role of the media in spreading disinformation. Visit Lumen.me and use code BOATS to get $100 off your Lumen! Head to https://Rhone.com/BOATS and use code BOATS to save 20% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Andrew Yang: Reforming America's Political System

    Andrew Yang: Reforming America's Political System
    Jun 28 2024
    Andrew Yang ran for president as a Democrat in 2020 and gained national attention for his massively successful grassroots campaign. He has since left the Democratic party, founded the forward party, and has been an outspoken advocate for reforming America's political system. In this interview, he dives into the most important reforms that America needs, rejecting Trump through the third-party movement, and what the Forward Party is doing to meet these goals. You can hear more from Andrew in his TED Talk “Why US politics is broken — and how to fix it” as well as in his book Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Rick Wilson: Trump's Post-Conviction Reaction

    Rick Wilson: Trump's Post-Conviction Reaction
    Jun 25 2024
    Rick Wilson is a former Republican and political strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln project and Resolute Square. He's a vocal critic of Donald Trump and now hosts The Enemies List, a podcast about the threats to American democracy. In this interview, Rick discusses the post-conviction reaction from Trump and his inner circle, Trump's base and the dangerous agenda of the Christian nationalist movement, and the importance of breaking down the divisive narratives created by the MAGA movement. So, if you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/boats to get 15% off your Lumen. Find out how you can get a free 30-day supply on bundles of new SuperBeets Heart Chews Advanced and save 15% for a limited time only by going to SUPERBEETSRADIO.COM, promo code BOATS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Peter Strzok: Trump's Classified Documents Case

    Peter Strzok: Trump's Classified Documents Case
    Jun 18 2024
    Peter Strzok served as Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterintelligence Division and led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. He was also chief of the division's counter espionage section and is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Compromised Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump. In this interview, Peter explores how the FBI has been affected by the shift in the Republican Party's stance on law enforcement and the rule of law, Donald Trump's classified documents case, as well as the Russian influence on American politics and Trump’s authoritarian tendencies. Go to Qualialife.com/BOATS for 50% off and use code BOATS at checkout for an additional 15% off. Find out how you can get a free 30-day supply on bundles of new SuperBeets Heart Chews Advanced and save 15% for a limited time only by going to SUPERBEETSRADIO.COM, promo code BOATS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • David Masciotra: The Environment for Radicalization

    David Masciotra: The Environment for Radicalization
    Jun 11 2024
    David Masciotra is an author and journalist. His new book, Exurbia Now, explains how “Exurbia”, the area outside of cities and their suburbs, is becoming the staging ground for radical extremists. In this interview, David discusses how residents of exurbia have become isolated, and how the lack of community leads to radicalization. To listen to our interview with Christian Piccolini, which was mentioned in this episode, click here. Visit Lumen.me and use code BOATS to get $100 off your Lumen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • D-Day Special with David Bellavia

    D-Day Special with David Bellavia
    Jun 6 2024
    On this special D-Day episode of Burn The Boats, host Ken Harbaugh shares his conversation with Medal of Honor winner David Bellavia, who is in Normandy France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the allied landings. Support Burn The Boats and Against All Enemies here: www.Patreon.com/KenHarbaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins