We’ve talked a lot about gun violence on Burn the Boats, and how many politicians have ignored common sense solutions. Lax firearm regulations have made guns more accessible than ever, and as a result, communities are suffering. Thankfully, grassroots leaders are taking a stand. Today I wanted to share an episode of Living For We: Keep Ya Head Up. The show highlights how these people are taking matters into their own hands in order to make their streets safer. Guests include organizers, therapists, formerly incarcerated, and everyday people living in these communities who want to reduce gun violence, and tackle the systemic issues that play into it. This first episode features a conversation with two young men that led a life of crime, but are now trying to leave that all behind them. Please enjoy this episode of Living For We: Keep Ya Head Up. Find Living For We: Keep Ya Head Up wherever you find podcasts. You can find the video version of the show on Spotify and on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent speech, Donald Trump suggested reviving a law from the early 1900’s that threatened ten-year jail sentences for anyone defacing a statue. Dara Starr Tucker, host of the All Over The Place Podcast, discusses the racist overtones of this threat. Follow Dara Starr Tucker’s podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-over-the-place-with-dara-starr-tucker/id1616887063 Subscribe to the podcast version of The Ken Harbaugh Show here:  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ken-harbaugh-show/id1765198131 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hlL7kFoGd1KiqSBIdNRX1?si=01f9e41e17e24816 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pam Hemphill participated in the J6 Capitol riots, and spent 60 days in prison as a result. She pleaded guilty because, as she says, “I was not a victim…I was a volunteer.” Since then, she has rejected the MAGA movement, and is now actively campaigning for Vice President Harris. Please subscribe to the podcast version of The Ken Harbaugh Show here:  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ken-harbaugh-show/id1765198131 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hlL7kFoGd1KiqSBIdNRX1?si=01f9e41e17e24816 …or wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David is a survivor of the Parkland shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas in 2018. Following the attack, he and his classmates founded March for Our Lives, an organization dedicated to ending gun violence in the U.S, and held the largest single day of protest against gun violence in history. Since then, David has become a leader in the fight to end gun violence. He graduated from Harvard this year, and co-founded Leaders We Deserve, an organization that aims to help elect young, progressive candidates to office.  In this interview, David talks about what VP candidate Tim Walz has accomplished and what he brings to the democratic ticket, as well as the importance of bipartisanship and bringing Gen-Z into the political fold.  You can check out last year's interview with David here.  Head to ZBiotics.com/BOATS and use the code BOATS at checkout for 15% off. 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

Olivia Julianna is a Gen-Z digital strategist and activist who has a substantial following online. In this interview, she talks about how Kamala Harris’s candidacy has generated excitement from all sorts of voters. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/BOATS to pick the razor for you and use code BOATS and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor–just make sure to add them to your cart. Visit Lumen.me and use code BOATS to get $100 off your Lumen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're sharing an interview Ken did on the David Bellavia Show as a bonus episode. In this interview, Ken and David have a tough but respectful conversation about Trump's comments disparaging the Medal of Honor. David is a conservative and the only surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor from Operation Iraqi Freedom. In the interview, he calls Trump's comments a "horrible statement" that "cheapens the award." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh McLaurin was JD Vance’s roommate at Yale Law school, and was the recipient of the infamous text from JD Vance where he described Trump as “America’s Hitler”.  In this interview, Josh describes how JD has changed into a “completely different person” in an attempt to gain power.  Josh McLaurin represents District 51 in the Georgia State House and is running for the state senate. You can learn more about him here.  Go to Qualialife.com/BOATS for up to 50% off and use code BOATS at checkout for an additional 15% off. Head to ZBiotics.com/BOATS and use the code BOATS at checkout for 15% off. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/BOATS to pick the razor for you and use code BOATS and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor–just make sure to add them to your cart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’ve decided to share this powerful episode from the Lincoln Project Podcast. As a result of extremist policies in Texas, Ryan’s wife almost died from a miscarriage. In this interview, Ryan talks about what they went through, and explains how dangerous these policies can be.  Big thanks to The Lincoln Project for letting us share this episode. You can follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda and Ken discuss Kamala Harris’s sudden candidacy, the lackluster response to JD Vance's addition to the Republican ticket, and what this all means for November.  Amanda Weinstein previously worked as a Professor of Economics at the University of Akron, where she studied the quality of life in suburban America. She is currently the co-host of the podcast, The Suburban Women Problem. You can find her on twitter at @ProfWeinstein Visit Lumen.me and use code BOATS to get $100 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

This episode was recorded prior to Joe Biden dropping out of the Presidential Race. Nevertheless, Grant's insights are still incredibly relevant, so we're sharing his interview as a bonus episode. Grant Stern is a journalist, radio host, and the executive editor of Occupy Democrats. which creates some of the most widely shared political content on facebook. He’s also a regular on Newsmax, where he challenges Republican talking points.  In this interview, Grant discusses the recent SCOTUS decisions, issues with media coverage, and what messages can sway voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Kim represents New Jersey's third congressional district and recently won the Democratic nomination for the state's Senate seat. He's also one of only seven Democrats who won their House elections in districts carried by Trump In this interview, he discusses the challenges of working in Congress and the state of American politics. He highlights the tactics used by some politicians to create chaos and the detrimental effects this has on democracy. Visit Lumen.me and use code BOATS to get $100 off your Lumen! Head to ZBiotics.com/BOATS and use the code BOATS at checkout for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ron Filipkowski is a former state prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer, and a former Republican. He’s been following Trump’s hush money trial for months, and in this interview, he breaks down the guilty verdict and explains what it could mean for the 2024 election. 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