The Ken Harbaugh Show

Under Donald Trump, cruelty has become official government policy—ICE and DHS are openly terrorizing families, detaining citizens without cause, and turning propaganda into lawbreaking. Ken Harbaugh talks with Army veteran Kris Goldsmith, founder of Veterans Fighting Fascism, about holding those responsible to account and rebuilding a government loyal to the Constitution. Subscribe to Kris’s Subst...

The Republican establishment is branding peaceful protestors—many of them veterans—as terrorists, while defending ICE’s crackdown in America’s cities. Ken Harbaugh and Kris Goldsmith discuss the hypocrisy and the growing authoritarian streak in a party that once claimed to defend freedom. Subscribe to Kris’s Substack here: https://onoffense.substack.com/ Subscribe to Ken's Substack here: https://t...

Ken Harbaugh speaks with Army vet and democracy activist Fred Wellman about the growing threat of Donald Trump invoking the Insurrection Act — a move that would grant him sweeping powers to suppress dissent and target political opponents. Drawing on their experience in pre-election wargames that foresaw this very scenario, Ken and Fred explore what’s at stake for American democracy. Support Fred’s...

Over the past nine months, Republican governors — with Donald Trump’s backing — have been deploying their state National Guard units into Democratic-led states without those states’ consent. In this Meidas Touch Network deep dive, Bobby Jones (  @ValorMediaNetwork  ) breaks down how the National Guard works, the political motive, and the danger ahead. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasT...

In this video, Bobby Jones ( @ValorMediaNetwork ) dives deep into the significance of the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday — a milestone that honors centuries of sacrifice, innovation, global presence, and unwavering dedication to freedom.  But then came Donald Trump’s recent speech at the Navy’s celebration — a speech that flies in the face of everything the Navy stands for. In pointing fingers, politi...

Ken Harbaugh sits down with Shaun Pinner, a British-born soldier who joined the Ukrainian military to defend his adopted home of Mariupol when Russia invaded. In this raw and unexpected conversation, Pinner recounts the harrowing details of his capture and captivity — and shares a sobering perspective on America’s failure to stand up for what’s right. Find the full length interview with Shaun Pinn...

In Kyiv, even Supreme Court justices take up arms to defend their country. Ken Harbaugh speaks with Yuriy Chumak — callsign “Judge” — who commands an all-volunteer air defense crew protecting the city from Russian drones and missiles, a powerful example of how Ukraine is a nation at war, not just an army at war. Subscribe to Ken’s Substack here: https://thekenharbaughshow.substack.com/ Support the...

Ken Harbaugh reports from Ukraine after another night of air raid sirens, sharing how Chernobyl — once synonymous with catastrophe — has become a front line in the war. Even after the Ukrainian military recaptured Chernobyl, the Russian military still launches air attacks and sabotage teams, threatening a disaster of global proportions. For more reporting from Ken in Chernobyl, check out his Subst...

The Secretary of War has issued a series of new memorandums that could reshape the U.S. military — but not necessarily for the better. In this video, Bobby Jones from  @ValorMediaNetwork  breaks down each memo as all of this is being framed as “restoring the warrior ethos” — but at what cost to readiness, morale, and trust in the ranks? Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing a controversial new policy: random polygraph tests for Pentagon officials. In this video, Bobby Jones from  @ValorMediaNetwork  breaks down why this move undermines morale, erodes trust, and signals a dangerous shift in how the military treats its own people. Our military deserves better. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStr...

Two tragedies—one at a Michigan church and another on the North Carolina waterfront—are a warning light flashing red: America has a veteran mental health emergency. In this episode, Bobby Jones from  @ValorMediaNetwork  connects how these shootings by former service members reflect a broader crisis—and how cuts, hiring freezes, and policy whiplash have hollowed out VA mental health care. This is a...

Pete Hegseth has ordered one of the rarest gatherings in modern military history: calling America’s admirals and generals to Quantico for a “warrior ethos” speech. Bobby Jones from  @ValorMediaNetwork  dives into why the move has raised eyebrows across Washington and the Pentagon. This is about more than one speech. It’s about power, credibility, and the risk of turning America’s military leadersh...

Bobby Jones from  @ValorMediaNetwork  dives into the constitutional stakes of the Pentagon’s new restrictions, examining what it means for the First Amendment and for the American people’s right to know. By curbing the flow of information, the administration is not just clashing with journalists — it is challenging the very principle of transparency in a democracy. The result is a chilling reminde...

We are witnessing the death of free speech in America, not through laws (yet), but through intimidation—calls from the White House and JD Vance for citizens to inform on one another. In part two of my conversation with Kris Goldsmith, we explore how this harassment campaign is laying the groundwork for an authoritarian regime and positioning Vance as the heir to MAGA extremism. Delete Me: Get 20%...

Donald Trump’s United Nations speech was an international humiliation that underscored how dangerous his regime has become. Ken Harbaugh speaks with Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State and candidate for governor, about the stakes for America’s global reputation, Michigan’s trade-dependent economy, and the urgent need to hold Trump and his enablers accountable. Visit https://meidasplus.co...

The Trump regime is branding anti-fascism as terrorism, giving the administration broad power to target funders, media, and activists like Kris Goldsmith, the founder of Veterans Fighting Fascism. Ken Harbaugh speaks with Kris about this dangerous precedent and what it means for American democracy. Read and share Ken’s feature story in The Atlantic here: https://open.substack.com/pub/thekenharbaug...

Ken Harbaugh speaks with former Navy SEAL and ER physician Dan Barkhuff about the growing chill on free expression in America as Trump uses the Kirk assassination to justify cracking down on speech. Together they explore how to resist authoritarianism while finding ways to bridge divides in a dangerously polarized nation. Read and share Ken’s feature story in The Atlantic here: https://open.substa...

Ken Harbaugh interviews former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to discuss a new American Bar Association report warning that democracy is under threat. Johnson, who chaired the Task Force behind the report, outlines its key recommendations for protecting and defending democratic institutions. Read and share Ken’s feature story in The Atlantic here: https://open.substack.com/pub/thekenharba...

Ken Harbaugh talks with Kris Goldsmith about how the Trump regime is exploiting last week’s tragedy to consolidate power and silence critics. Read and share Ken’s feature story in The Atlantic here: https://open.substack.com/pub/thekenharbaughshow/p/ukraine-will-win-this-war?r=4l6qm5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Read Kris's latest Substack here: https://open.substack.c...

Ken Harbaugh speaks with Senator Tammy Duckworth, a decorated combat veteran now representing Illinois in the U.S. Senate, about Donald Trump’s reckless rhetoric declaring “war” on Chicago. Duckworth also calls out Trump’s stolen valor and cowardice for dodging military service, contrasting it with the sacrifices of those who actually served. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to...

Donald Trump is escalating his war on blue cities, this time targeting Memphis with false claims of local support. Ken Harbaugh speaks with Officer Harry Dunn, a Capitol Police veteran of January 6th and co-host of Cleanup on Aisle 45, about Trump’s attacks and the dangerous path toward authoritarianism. Read and share Ken’s feature story in The Atlantic here: https://open.substack.com/pub/thekenh...

Donald Trump’s refusal to stand with our allies has shattered America’s credibility, even as Russia escalates its provocations against Poland. Ken Harbaugh speaks with LtCol Alexander Vindman about the danger this poses to NATO and the collapse of U.S. nuclear deterrence. Read and share Ken’s feature story in The Atlantic here: https://open.substack.com/pub/thekenharbaughshow/p/ukraine-will-win-th...

Donald Trump’s weak response to Russia’s drone incursion into Poland — “here we go” — shows the world just how unserious he is about defending America’s allies. Ken Harbaugh speaks with LtCol Alexander Vindman about what this means for NATO, Ukraine, and the future of American deterrence. Subscribe to Alex’s Substack here: https://substack.com/@avindman Subscribe to Ken’s Substack here: https://th...

Donald Trump’s reckless approach to foreign policy has left America’s credibility in tatters, emboldening autocrats and undermining allies. In part two of his conversation with Julie Roginsky, Ken Harbaugh explores what that collapse in global standing means, and hears Julie's deeply personal story as a refugee who fled Soviet Russia only to see today’s America turning its back on asylum seekers....

Donald Trump just rebranded the Pentagon as the “Department of War,” complete with a cringeworthy White House video featuring Pete Hegseth fumbling through his lines. Ken Harbaugh speaks with Julie Roginsky about why this stunt isn’t just embarrassing—it’s a warning sign of Trump’s dangerous march toward war. Subscribe to Julie's Substack here: https://substack.com/@saltypolitics Subscribe to Ken’...