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Spokesperson Siena Rose dives deep into the pressing issues that matter most to the Freedom Foundation—key legislation, labor issues, the radical leftist agenda, and the outrageous actions pushed by government unions. Stay informed and engaged as she takes you straight to the frontlines of the fight against union overreach, bringing you the latest news and insights from the heart of the battle.

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S1 · E65
September 10 · 22 min
We Spent Labor Day With The Unions
Siena Rose and Opt Out Today canvasser Caleb went looking for the truth on Labor Day. They attended a union picnic, spoke with Democratic Socialists and radical activists who turned the day into an anti-Trump statement, and talked with teachers’ union...
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S1 · E64
September 2 · 14 min
Being Biologically Correct In School is Now Offensive
Stacy Adair, an educator in Colorado, was unfairly reprimanded for wearing an XX/XY shirt during a staff planning day. Meanwhile, the NEA has a brand new president, Princess Moss, and she’s already signaling that the union’s priorities aren’t changing...
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S1 · E63
August 26 · 10 min
Randi Weingarten Wants You to Boycott Target
Randi Weingarten wants you to boycott Target, and she’s using the power of the AFT to make it happen. This week, Siena breaks down Weingarten’s latest campaign, the Democratic Socialists of America’s radical rhetoric, and the growing influence of...
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S1 · E62
August 5 · 11 min
A Federal Probe and Teachers' Unions' Plans for AI in Classrooms
The Freedom Foundation's investigation into the American Federation of Teachers has now evolved into two separate investigations, and in this episode Siena breaks down what it means, how we got here, and why Randi Weingarten's response raises even...
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S1 · E61
August 4 · 9 min
Author, Educator, & TFA Cabinet Member Julie Collier: TFS Interviews
Julie Collier is a public school teacher turned education activist that speaks out against the teachers’ unions. She knows from firsthand experience that when the teachers' unions say that their work is for students—it really isn’t. Rather unions are...
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S1 · E59
July 30 · 9 min
Texas Public Policy Foundation's Ariana Guajardo: TFS Interviews
Another attendee from the Texas Public Policy Foundation at the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit was Ariana Guajardo, host of the Sweet Tea Series podcast and Video Production Manager at TPPF. Podcast host Siena Rose had the chance to connect with Ariana...
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S1 · E58
July 29 · 8 min
Texas Public Policy Foundation's Jose Melendez: TFS Interviews
Jose Melendez leads the Taxpayer Protection Project and the Government Reform & Oversight Coalition at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where he is an expert on local government and grassroots advocacy. At the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit,...
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S1 · E57
July 28 · 13 min
School Choice Evangelist Corey A. DeAngelis: TFS Interviews
A leading voice in the fight for education freedom is Corey A. DeAngelis. DeAngelis is a Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a Senior Fellow at Americans for Fair Treatment, and a prominent voice online after having spent years exposing the...
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S1 · E56
July 27 · 12 min
Author & Public Policy Expert Lenny McAllister: TFS Interviews
Lenny McAllister has spent decades shaping public policy and civic life at the state and national level. He is an author, a Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation, and was a main stage speaker at the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit. McAllister is a...
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S1 · E55
July 24 · 10 min
Director of Research & Government Affairs Maxford Nelsen: TFS Interviews
Director of Research and Government Affairs, Maxford Nelsen, is the investigator behind the explosive story of the American Federation of Teachers spending $1.4 million of member dues on President Randi Weingarten’s book. What prompted Max to look...
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S1 · E54
July 23 · 10 min
Author & Political Commentator Dr. James Lindsay: TFS Interviews
Dr. James Lindsay is an author, mathematician, and prominent critic against the radical leftist influences permeating American society. He is speaking out about how far wokeness has pushed us—and the overall goal it’s been “softening us up for." Are...
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S1 · E53
July 22 · 16 min
Inside the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit: Dallas, Texas
From powerful stories shared by educators to conversations about teacher freedom, education policy, labor, and the future of American schools, this three-day event brought together people from across the country who are passionate about improving...
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S1 · E52
July 21 · 8 min
Moms For Liberty Texas Ambassador Christie Slape: TFS Interviews
While at the Teacher Freedom Summit, podcast host Siena Rose chatted with Moms for Liberty’s Texas Ambassador Christie Slape—she is passionate about supporting parents and educators in this movement to improve American education. Strict COVID...
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S1 · E51
July 20 · 8 min
CEO Aaron Withe and CEO Ryan Walters: TFS Interviews
Podcast host Siena Rose caught up with with Freedom Foundation CEO Aaron Withe and Teacher Freedom Alliance CEO Ryan Walters halfway through the Teacher Freedom Summit last week to talk about what is happening on the ground for worker rights and...
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S1 · E50
July 8 · 19 min
The First 50: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
In this special 50th episode, Siena looks back on the journey so far, revisiting some of her most memorable sound bites and favorite memories from the first 49 episodes. She also shares the two biggest lessons she's learned after spending the past...
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S1 · E49
July 1 · 14 min
Exposing Unfair Labor Practices with Attorney Shella Alcabes
On this episode of The New Frontline, Siena is joined by Freedom Foundation attorney Shella Alcabes to discuss how public employees have been pressured, misled, and trapped into paying union dues by organizations that claim to represent their best...
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S1 · E48
June 24 · 16 min
We Love Empowered Employees!
Many public employees are unaware of just how much power they have to break free from unions and control their own futures. Allison Beattie, Freedom Foundation's director of labor relations, sits down with Siena Rose to dive into a new website called...
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S1 · E47
June 17 · 10 min
The Empire Strikes Out: A National Decline of Union Influence
Teachers' unions have long been among the most influential forces shaping education policy, but new research suggests their grip is weakening across the country. In this episode, Siena Rose uses an article from The Lion to help break down what the...
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S1 · E46
June 10 · 29 min
Kelley LaBedz and Florida Union Accountability
Kelley LaBedz has worked as a senior litigator, civil court director, HR director, and history teacher—so if there's anything she knows, it's America's law and culture. In this episode of The New Frontline podcast, LaBedz shares eye-opening stories...
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S1 · E45
June 3 · 19 min
From Brazil to Texas: Sara Huff's Warning About the Culture War
Writer, speaker, and parental advocate Sara Huff joins The New Frontline with Siena Rose to discuss her journey from radical left-wing activism in Brazil to becoming a vocal advocate for family values and parental rights.Sara shares how she was drawn...
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