The New Frontline

Socialism is gaining ground in America—but how did we get here? In this video essay, Siena Rose examines the ideas, institutions, figureheads, and political movements behind the rise of democratic socialism. More importantly, she explores what this movement could mean for American values, individual liberty, and the working class. Socialism is not the party of the working people—and Siena sets the...

For several weeks, the Freedom Fighters were on the ground in Michigan across the greater Grand Rapids area, talking directly with home healthcare workers and public school employees. In this episode, podcast host Siena Rose takes you inside the Michigan opt-out campaign—from the main efforts to reach home healthcare workers targeted by SEIU, to conversations with public school employees and local...

New York says its new union law is about protecting workers from fraud. But who does it actually protect? In this episode, Siena breaks down Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new law targeting organizations accused of “falsely impersonating” union representatives—and what it means for organizations like the Freedom Foundation that inform public employees about their rights. If workers are free to leave their un...

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 representatives who admitted to withholding information from workers about their rights and union activities.

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 anytime soon. In this episode of The New Frontline, Siena break down what these stories reveal about teachers, unions, and the growing battle over p...

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 these groups in American institutions. Plus, the Freedom Foundation adds serious legal firepower as former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and ve...

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 more questions about her leadership qualifications and abilities. Siena also examines a new Defending Education report alleging that the nation's larges...

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 looking out solely for their leftist political agenda and have no problem using students as foot soldiers in the culture war.

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 to discuss what she sees happening in education, policy, and organizing in Texas—and what she believes the rest of the country can learn from it.

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, Podcast Host Siena Rose got to interview Jose right after his panel discussion on teacher union politics and the importance of making sure the real voices...

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 problems within the education system and corrupt education leaders. DeAngelis joined Siena Rose for a conversation at the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit t...

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 talented speaker, passionate about inspiring patriotic teachers to strengthen the character of all Americans—even the littlest ones.

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 into AFT, and how did he discover the truth? Podcast host Siena Rose discussed exactly that with him at the Teacher Freedom Summit last week.

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 people still asleep at the wheel? Or are we as a community realizing what is really happening in this fight? Podcast host Siena Rose got the chance to...

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 education and empowering teachers. Siena shares some of her biggest takeaways from the Summit, highlights from keynote speakers and educators, and a prev...

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 policies, unnecessary political agendas, and the overpowered teachers’ unions have all contributed to the decline of American education. The receipts are her...

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 public education. 

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 year talking with teachers, public employees, policy experts, and workers fighting for greater freedom and accountability in government unions. Whether...

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 interests. Drawing on firsthand accounts from public employees, Shella and Siena break down the 36 unfair labor practice complaints recently filed in Ca...

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 "Empowered-Employees.com."  If you're feeling stuck in a union that doesn’t serve your interests, this episode is your essential guide to reclaiming...

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 decline of union influence means for teachers, parents, and public employees—and why growing worker freedom is reshaping the education landscape.

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 from her eight years in the classroom and explains how she helped advocate for Florida's SB 1296—an essential reform for union accountability. Kelley a...

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 into feminist and activist circles, what made her walk away, and why she sees alarming similarities between the ideological movements she witnessed...

Randi Weingarten is furious that we're telling the world about the unethical use of her union's funding to subsidize her new anti-American book. Siena dives into a recent Freedom Foundation report that uncovered that the AFT spent over $1.4 million in member dues to write, edit, and promote Weingarten's personal vanity project — and her only response was a press release full of personal attacks. E...

California teacher and lawsuit plaintiff Barry Blisten sits down with Siena Rose to share his firsthand experience watching the United Teachers of Los Angeles' shift from protecting teachers to pushing divisive political agendas funded by mandatory dues. He breaks down what exclusive union representation means for teachers' rights, why he chose to fight back, and what he hopes the public takes awa...