The Ken Harbaugh Show

A new Gallup poll reveals a historic warning sign for the United States: roughly one-third of Americans now say politics and government are the biggest problem facing the country — a level of distrust not seen outside of Watergate and the first Trump era. In this video, Bobby Jones breaks down the data, track how rare this moment is historically, examine the Trump effect and partisan polarization...

Ken Harbaugh examines the Trump administration’s emerging doctrine of coercive “gangster” foreign policy, from forced regime change in Venezuela to reported pressure on Mexico to allow U.S. troops to fight cartels on its soil. In part two of his conversation with Army veteran and Vets Fighting Fascism founder Kris Goldsmith, Ken digs into why history shows that intelligence sharing and support for...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down why Donald Trump’s claims of being a peacemaker collapse under scrutiny, as U.S. warships move toward Iran and reports emerge of potential military operations inside Mexico. Joined by Army veteran and Veterans Fighting Fascism founder Kris Goldsmith, Harbaugh examines the risks of unchecked executive warmaking and what it means for America’s national security. Subscribe to...

In this video, Bobby Jones breaks down why the Trump administration playing with the idea to send ICE agents to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan is not about security, but about sending a message — both internationally and domestically. He walks through who has traditionally protected U.S. athletes overseas, why the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service is far better suited for that role...

Ken Harbaugh reports from Greenland on the growing outrage after U.S. Embassy officials in Copenhagen ordered the removal of Danish flags honoring soldiers who died fighting alongside Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan. He examines how this act of disrespect reflects a broader collapse in trust between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland—and what it signals about the real-world consequences o...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down how public pressure forced a notorious CBP official out of Minneapolis—and why it’s only the beginning of a much larger fight. Congressman Jason Crow joins to lay out the case for accountability, prosecutions, and defeating a political movement that has normalized the abuse of power. American Giant: Go to https://www.american-giant.com and get 20% off your first order with...

Outrage is boiling over in Minneapolis after the killing of Alex Pretti by a CBP agent—and the country is demanding answers. Ken Harbaugh talks with Marine veteran and Congressman Seth Moulton about what accountability should look like, and how Congress can rein in federal law enforcement that’s operating with impunity. Support Seth’s run for Senate here: https://sethmoulton.com/ Subscribe to Ken’...

Ken Harbaugh reports from Greenland, where residents reject Donald Trump’s threats to “do whatever we want” and describe the administration’s posture as outright psychological warfare against an ally. With Malcolm Nance, Ken exposes how intimidation masquerading as strength is poisoning decades of trust—and how the Trump administration may be laying the groundwork for an actual invasion. Subscribe...

Ken Harbaugh reflects on Ukraine enduring one of its harshest winters in years as Russian missile and drone attacks continue to target civilian power and heating infrastructure. He’s joined by Kyiv-based journalist Phil Ittner, host of On The Edge, speaking from his apartment after another night of strikes—and explaining why urgent support for generators is saving lives. PolicyGenius: Head to http...

Ken Harbaugh examines ICE’s escalating intimidation tactics in Minneapolis, where American citizens are being stopped, detained, and treated as suspects for the way they look or sound. In a conversation with Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey, Ken explores why authoritarianism depends on fear—and why resistance, especially from artists and communities willing to speak out, still matters. American...

Ken Harbaugh previews his trip to Greenland with Malcolm Nance and Dean Blundell to expose the absurdity—and danger—of a president’s ego-driven fantasy to “acquire” an ally’s territory. From NATO obligations to Arctic security, Ken breaks down why this isn’t strategy at all, but a reckless attempt at distraction. Support the Save America Movement here: https://thesaveamericamovement.org/ Follow “B...

Ken Harbaugh sits down with Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys to talk about resistance that’s loud, local, and unapologetic—from union workers speaking truth to power to punk rock as a moral compass. From Ukraine to Washington, this conversation is about living your values and raising a defiant middle finger when it matters most. Watch "Who’ll Stand With Us” from Dropkick Murphys and the Ukrainian...

In a recent interview with Donald Trump in The New York Times, Trump repeated a familiar claim: that white Americans — particularly white men — have been “treated badly” in modern America. This is not about guilt. It’s about truth. Equality did not take anything away. Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones explains how the Civil Rights movement challenged unchecked dominance — and that discomfort is n...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down why Pete Hegseth’s attempt to intimidate Senator Mark Kelly for telling service members to refuse illegal orders collapsed under its own weight. Joined by Army veteran and Veterans Fighting Fascism founder Kris Goldsmith, Ken explains why the case was empty from the start—and what Kelly’s response reveals about the limits of political intimidation. PolicyGenius: Head to ht...

Ken Harbaugh explains how JD Vance and the Trump administration are distorting the law to claim “absolute immunity” for ICE agents after the killing of Renee Good—and why that framing is dangerously wrong. Ken is joined by Brett Jones, a former Navy SEAL, CIA agent (GRS), and police trainer, to break down what real accountability, training, and lawful use of force are supposed to look like. Delete...

Ken Harbaugh reports on events unfolding in Minneapolis, where ICE agents returned to the same neighborhood where Renee Good was killed and deployed tear gas against a peaceful community. Ken reflects on the disciplined, diverse, and resolute response—faith leaders, unions, veterans, parents, and neighbors—who stood together and refused to be intimidated. Share our tribute to Minneapolis, here: ht...

Ken Harbaugh reports from Minneapolis, where mass resistance, quiet acts of solidarity, and moral courage are confronting a campaign of intimidation after the killing of Renee Good. From Powderhorn Park to faith communities on the front lines, Ken Harbaugh argues that when ordinary people refuse to accept lies, authoritarian power begins to crack. Support the Save America Movement here: thesaveame...

The United States is retreating from the world—then lashing out without restraint. Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones breaks down how Donald Trump has withdrawn the U.S. from dozens of international treaties and organizations, abandoning long-standing alliances and rules that kept America strong and respected. At the same time, he is authorizing military actions abroad without seeking permission,...

Ken Harbaugh examines the Minneapolis ICE shooting and the Trump administration’s insistence that Americans disregard what the video clearly shows. Speaking with former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, Ken contrasts that killing with the discipline Dunn and his colleagues displayed on January 6th—when officers under deadly assault chose restraint and did not fire on rioters trying to kill them—u...

Ken Harbaugh sits down with retired LTG Russel Honoré to unpack a blunt truth: in Trump’s America, government power is increasingly wielded in service of business interests, not the public good. From Venezuela’s oil to the Pentagon’s intimidation of Senator Mark Kelly, this conversation traces how grievance, profit, and power are reshaping U.S. policy—and why it’s dangerous. American Giant: Go to...

Ken Harbaugh examines the escalating effort to rewrite January 6th—casting insurrectionists as heroes or victims and erasing the reality of a coordinated attack on American democracy. In Part Two of his conversation with Denver Riggleman, Ken digs into accountability, digital evidence, and why even Democrats need a sharper narrative if we’re going to prevent this from happening again. Buy Denver’s...

On the fifth anniversary of January 6th, Ken Harbaugh examines how the threat to American democracy has shifted from accountability to narrative—and why memory itself has become the new battleground. Ken is joined by former Republican Congressman and Senior Technical Advisor to the January 6th Committee, Denver Riggleman, to unpack how the insurrection was organized, coordinated, and deliberately...

In 2025, informational panels honoring African-American World War II soldiers were quietly removed from a U.S. military cemetery in Europe — not because the local community asked for it, but because of politics back home. The local population that has cared for these graves for generations didn’t want these memorials removed. Honoring African-American veterans is not “woke politics.” It’s historic...

Ken Harbaugh reflects on a year of escalating authoritarianism under Trump—and the growing resistance pushing back—as he shares a chilling example of MAGA paranoia aimed at his friend and frequent guest, Kris Goldsmith. As America enters 2026, this conversation exposes how threats and intimidation are signs of weakness, not strength, and why bullies lash out when they’re losing. Follow On Offense...

Ken Harbaugh speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink as Russia unleashes one of its most devastating waves of attacks on Ukrainian cities—strikes that coincide with a high-profile Trump-Zelensky meeting. Drawing on her time in Kyiv and her decision to resign in protest, Brink explains why Putin has no interest in peace and what’s at stake as Ukraine’s future hangs in the balanc...