The Ken Harbaugh Show

Ken Harbaugh breaks down why healthcare premiums are set to spike as Republicans block the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies—and how Donald Trump’s perpetually “two-weeks-away” plan would gut protections for pre-existing conditions. In part one of this conversation, Ken Harbaugh sits down with Jocelyn Benson, a candidate for governor of Michigan, to talk about the real-world stakes for fa...

Donald Trump has announced plans to build a new class of U.S. Navy battleships—named after himself. It sounds tough. It sounds patriotic, but it’s actually dangerous. Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones explains why resurrecting battleships is a fundamental misunderstanding of modern naval warfare and how Trump’s proposal puts personal ego ahead of national security.  America doesn’t win future war...

Ken Harbaugh reflects on Christmas, compassion, and the moral stakes of U.S. immigration policy, reminding us that the Christian story begins with a homeless migrant family fleeing tyranny. In part two of his conversation with Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Ken Harbaugh explores the call for faith communities to resist brutality, the possibility of ICE defections, and the lasting moral injury tha...

Ken Harbaugh reacts to a shocking government-produced video that weaponizes Christmas imagery to promote deportations, and asks what this moment reveals about the moral collapse at the heart of U.S. immigration policy. In a Christmas Eve conversation, Ken Harbaugh is joined by Reverend Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to unpack what the Christian faith actually calls for when state power is used in ways...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down how JD Vance is openly courting White Christian nationalists at Turning Point USA—and why this isn’t just performative politics but a preview of governing intent. Joined by Army combat veteran Kris Goldsmith, founder of Veterans Fighting Fascism, Harbaugh examines how new United States Department of Defense policies could undermine servicemember wellbeing and open the door...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down how JD Vance is openly courting White Christian nationalists at Turning Point USA—and why this isn’t just performative politics but a preview of governing intent. Joined by Army combat veteran Kris Goldsmith, founder of Veterans Fighting Fascism, Harbaugh examines how new United States Department of Defense policies could undermine servicemember wellbeing and open the door...

35,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs are being cut — and veterans are the ones paying the price. These are not “bureaucratic trims.” These cuts affect doctors, nurses, claims processors, mental health professionals, and support staff who directly serve the men and women who wore the uniform. Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones breaks down the slashing of the VA while politicians cloak...

Ken Harbaugh sits down with Senator Mark Kelly to confront an administration pushing the country toward war without oversight or accountability—and threatening those who speak out. A Navy combat pilot, astronaut, and now Arizona’s senior senator, Kelly explains why he’s refusing to back down in the face of Donald Trump’s escalating threats. Dupe: For a limited time, the first 10,000 people who go...

Ken Harbaugh confronts Donald Trump’s grotesque Truth Social post about the murder of Rob and Michelle Reiner, and the shameful refusal of Republican leaders to hold him accountable. Joined by Army combat veteran and extremism expert Kris Goldsmith, Ken explains how this kind of rhetoric normalizes violence and actively energizes extremist movements. Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at ht...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down dramatic new footage showing a Ukrainian undersea drone destroying a Russian Kilo-class submarine at a naval base deep inside Russia, underscoring how Ukraine is rewriting modern warfare through rapid innovation and asymmetric tactics. In part two of his conversation with former Ukrainian MP Lesia Orobets, Ken explores the quiet, unshakable resolve of the Ukrainian people—...

Ken Harbaugh reacts to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s defiant visit to the frontline city of Kupyiansk, a moment that exposed Vladimir Putin’s lies and offered a masterclass in wartime leadership under fire. Ken then speaks with former Ukrainian MP Lesia Orobets, joining from Kyiv amid rolling blackouts, about Russia’s use of fear, coercion, and disinformation—and why the fight in Ukraine matters...

Trump’s new National Security Strategy isn’t just reckless — it dismantles the foundations that have kept America safe for 75 years. Former Navy Commander Bobby Jones breaks down exactly how Trump’s plan weakens alliances, empowers adversaries, abandons democratic values, politicizes national security, and hands strategic wins to Russia and China. As Bobby explains, Trump’s NSS is a radical break...

In this episode, Ken Harbaugh examines how Donald Trump’s latest rally—sold as an economic speech—once again revealed his reliance on racist, nativist rhetoric and a base eager to be mobilized by it. Ken speaks with former DHS official Miles Taylor about what happens when Trump turns that mob energy on individual Americans, including those who dared to oppose him from within his own administration...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down a newly leaked DOJ memo that dramatically expands the definition of “domestic terrorism,” sweeping up protest groups and potentially even media voices like his own. He speaks with Kris Goldsmith, president of Veterans Fighting Fascism, about what this policy could mean for activists, veterans, and anyone who challenges the Trump administration. Aura: Exclusive $35 OFF Carv...

Ken Harbaugh examines how Pete Hegseth’s approach to military power endangers those who serve, and why so many warnings about his leadership went unheeded. Ken and Senator Tammy Duckworth—two fellow military pilots—dig into what this moment reveals about accountability, duty, and the cost of getting it wrong. Aura: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ken. Promo Code KEN Give...

In this episode, Ken Harbaugh breaks down the Trump administration’s frantic effort to hide the footage of a second strike that lawmakers say clearly shows survivors waving for help. He’s joined by former DHS official Miles Taylor, who explains how these kinds of attacks were envisioned years earlier—and why the cover-up now is so dangerous. Aura: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.aurafra...

Did Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth order a “double tap” strike on survivors of a destroyed Venezuelan vessel? Retired US Navy Commander Bobby Jones breaks down the historic laws of war, what the United States has always stood for, and why the alleged “kill everybody” directive represents a shocking departure from American values. Subscribe:  @ValorMediaNetwork  Visit https://meidasplus.com for...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down the first real signs of Republican resistance to the Trump Administration, despite nearly the entire GOP voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. He speaks with Senator Elissa Slotkin about the growing bipartisan pressure for accountability and what it means for the military, Congress, and the country. Aura: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.aurafra...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down how the Trump administration is already scrambling to scapegoat uniformed military leaders for what increasingly appears to be an unlawful double-tap strike — an operation Pete Hegseth openly bragged about watching in real time. Ken speaks with Kris Goldsmith about why this blame-shifting signals real panic inside the regime, and why Hegseth may ultimately face the consequ...

The Trump administration’s narrative about its strikes on alleged drug-running boats is collapsing, as new reporting raises serious questions about illegal orders and a possible cover-up. In part two of his conversation with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer, both senior national security officials in the Biden administration, Ken Harbaugh digs into the military’s obligation to refuse unlawful commands...

Ken breaks down the unfolding crisis inside Trump’s Pentagon, where evidence is mounting that Secretary Pete Hegseth may have ordered an illegal strike on survivors clinging to wreckage at sea—an act that would constitute a war crime under U.S. and international law. He’s joined by former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer to unpack wha...

In this episode, retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones breaks down why the six U.S. Senators who reminded service members to follow only lawful orders were absolutely correct — and why the backlash from Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is both dangerous and historically illiterate. Bobby explains why these six senators — Sen. Mark Kelly, Tammy Duckworth, Richard Blumenthal, Tim Kaine,...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down the Trump regime’s mounting panic as veterans across the country rally behind Senator Mark Kelly in the face of politically motivated threats. In part one of this conversation, Kris Goldsmith explains how Trump’s enforcers are trying—and failing—to intimidate Kelly and other truth-tellers. Follow On Offense on the VALOR Media Network: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5...

Ken Harbaugh breaks down why the December 2nd special election in Tennessee’s 7th District has Republicans sweating, despite Trump winning it by 22 points in 2024. He sits down with Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn, whose surge in the district could upend the GOP’s entire 2026 strategy. Follow On Offense on the VALOR Media Network: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5DhDrygxhr4TorluaTe0zXF-SFhg0R...

Bobby Jones  @ValorMediaNetwork  breaks down a warning every American needs to hear: the U.S. military is being pushed into dangerous political territory — and senior leaders are now seeking independent legal reviews just to determine whether the orders they’re receiving are lawful. Drawing on the new Count Every Hero report, “The Perils of Politicizing the U.S. Military,” Bobby explains how long-...