The New Frontline

Siena Rose sits down with Natalya Murakhver to talk about her nonprofit Restore Childhood, their new "15 Days" film and her goal to educate others on the dangers that far-left activists and union leaders present.      Murakhver shares how her experience navigating school shutdowns led her to launch parent-focused initiatives and challenge what she sees as growing political influence within educati...

Siena went to Chicago undercover to cover the May Day protests, capturing unfiltered footage and interviews with attendees to document what was actually happening on the ground.      What she found raises serious questions about the role of unions, the presence of students at these events, and how radical ideology gets packaged in spaces deceptively framed as educational.      Unions like the Chic...

*The New Frontline with Siena Rose – a podcast and variety show from the Freedom Foundation.* Are teachers unions still focused on students—or have they shifted toward politics? Siena Rose sits down with Heritage Foundation researcher Madison Doan to break down new polling, union activism, classroom influence, and the growing disconnect between what parents want and what unions are prioritizing.

Siena Rose breaks down how teachers’ unions are using May Day to push political activism into elementary classrooms, training even young students to adopt an “us vs. them” worldview. From curated lesson plans that break down labor issues for third graders to protest messaging meant to highlight the “beauty and humanity,” it exposes how education is being reshaped to prioritize ideology over actual...

Democrats in Oregon passed the "Worker Fraud Protection Act," a union-backed law that targets the Freedom Foundation by imposing ridiculous fine on outreach efforts. Now, similar bills have surfaced in Hawaii and New York that take these unconstitutional attacks to the next level. In this episode, Siena dives into a Wall Street Journal article by the Editorial Board, and CEO Aaron Withe's recent o...

Litigation counsel Shella Alcabes joins host Siena Rose to break down some of Freedom Foundation's most significant legal battles, and explains why First Amendment rights are at the heart of the fight for workers' freedom. Hear about two explosive cases involving Jewish teachers in Los Angeles and Portland who are suing their unions over antisemitic rhetoric, hostile work environments, and curricu...

Podcast host Siena sits down with Robbye Kirkpatrick, former public school teacher, real estate professional, and founder of Texas TransformED, to explore the deep systemic failures of Texas' public education system. Robbye shares her uniquely personal and comprehensive lens on why a state ranked #1 in business sits at #44 in education, and more importantly—what it will take to change that.

What happens when union officials forget they're being watched? Through a public records request in Benton County, Oregon, we uncovered an internal email exchange that reveals the true character of union leadership—complete with profanity and schemes to retaliate.

Student ICE protests aren't the grassroots movements they claim to be—they're orchestrated by teacher unions pushing political agendas. In this episode, Siena exposes how and why union leaders are lying straight to your face about all of it.

Utah teacher and State Board of Education member Cole Kelley joins Siena Rose to expose how the Utah Education Association misled members about spending their dues on political activities, despite written claims to the contrary. Now partnering with Freedom Foundation in a lawsuit against the UEA, Kelley encourages teachers nationwide to investigate where their union dues actually go and to speak o...

As America's union movement must face it's declining influence, teachers unions are resorting to desperate tactics to maintain their grip on education. In this episode Siena exposes how union leaders are hijacking public schools to advance their political agenda, and as school choice gains momentum national leaders and politicians must question their alliance with a "outdated and rusty" union mech...

Siena examines how major government unions have expanded beyond their core mission to engage in political activism and social agitation. She explores how union leaders manufacture outrage over issues unrelated to labor policy, while using their moral authority to mobilize members as pawns in ideological warfare--an important issue to highlight in the ever-changing cultural landscape of 2026.

Siena follows the money to expose how the National Education Association is funneling teachers’ dues into far-left political causes, radical PACs, and private social-justice consulting firms. Financial records reveal millions spent on ballot initiatives, identity-driven nonprofits, and organizations tied directly to NEA leadership itself. Siena dives into why you should care about this, and how un...

(00:00:00) New Year, Same Union Drama (00:00:25) Chicago Teachers Union's Controversial Actions (00:03:07) CTU's Radical History and Influence (00:06:30) National Education Association Leadership Race (00:08:12) Union Corruption and Greed (00:09:16) California's Union-Backed Tax Proposal (00:10:46) The Broader Impact of Union Power This episode exposes the inherent corruption and political overrea...

The letter from Freedom Foundation CEO Aaron Withe, and a very Grinchy Christmas poem.

Some special deliveries went out to the leaders of the NEA, AFT, AFSCME, the Teamsters, and SEIU! Even Grinches deserve some Christmas treats.

Siena Rose sits down with  Defense of Freedom Institute's  Director of Media Outreach and Spokesperson, Angela Morabito, and Senior Council on Policy and Regulatory, Paul Zimmerman, to break down DFI’s explosive new report, The Fall of Woke . Together, they expose how America’s largest teachers unions are doubling down on radical ideology—from DEI mandates to antisemitism—while students fall furth...

(00:00:00) Rusty's time with the Trump administration & finding FF (00:03:01) Rusty's take on the Colorado Springs story (00:08:39) What has changed in the union landscape? (00:17:04) What's trending across the nation? (00:20:30) Where do unions have the biggest foothold? (00:24:08) Decertification efforts (00:26:27) Rusty's favorite stories & takeaways Special Projects Director Rusty Brown joins...

(00:00:00) Intro (00:00:59) NYC's Zohran Mamdani (00:02:40) Seattle's Katie Wilson (00:06:27) Coming from rich families and cosplaying as poor (00:08:08) This national socialist contagion (00:09:24) Who is endorsing this? In a country built on capitalism, socialism is suddenly gaining ground. Behind this ideological surge is a network of government unions strategically backing newly elected social...

(00:00:00) Ryan Walters' background as a teacher (00:02:33) Goals and priorities while in Oklahoma (00:07:05) Leaving Oklahoma to come to TFA (00:10:07) There needed to be an alternative (00:13:48) Ryan's vision for the Teacher Freedom Alliance (00:20:01) Federal changes in education Education is one of the biggest frontlines in America’s culture war, and the left, teacher unions, and DEI agendas...

(00:00:00) Intro (00:00:37) Equal opportunity in the United States (00:02:44) Gen-Z, equity, and the Overton Window (00:05:35) Equity changed the attitude around labor (00:07:50) Hard times create strong men... (00:09:34) Unions today (00:10:34) The fallout of entitlement culture DEI rewired an entire generation’s understanding of work and the American Dream. Siena Rose breaks down how America wen...

(00:00:00) Aaron's background & life in England (00:05:20) Rising to CEO in 6 years (00:06:50) Why government unions are such a threat to freedom (00:13:27) Freedom is fragile (00:19:04) Being laser focused on the mission From the streets of Birmingham, England to the helm of the Freedom Foundation: CEO Aaron Withe shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading America’s fight against govern...

(00:00:00) Intro (00:00:24) NJEA's Drag Show (00:03:41) AFT & AFSCME protecting illegal drivers (00:07:10) CTU's New Mexico recording studio (00:08:32) Conclusion Teachers unions have officially gone off the rails. Everything from hosting dues-funded drag events to buying poolside recording studios halfway across the country. Siena Rose breaks down how union priorities have nothing to do with teac...

(00:00:00) Intro (00:00:22) Universal experiences of control (00:01:53) Who controls the money? (00:04:17) Part of this control is fear (00:05:48) The rhetoric you are being attacked with (00:07:00) Freedom Foundation is here to fight this Siena Rose dives into  the psychology of control, and how union rhetoric makes you believe it lies in the hands of workers, when reality reflects anything but....

(00:00:00) Intro (00:01:54) Unions on your timeline (00:05:02) Confusing the conversation (on purpose) (00:08:49) This HURTS private sector unions (00:10:38) The algorithm and union leaders on your phone (00:13:26) The price of the internet (00:14:46) Conclusion This episode exposes how public-sector unions manipulate social media to blur the line between private and government unions, spreading p...