The Home of the Brave Podcast

Checkmate in Iran

Featuring Home of the Brave’s Sarah Matthews and Robert Kagan, contributing writer for The Atlantic, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and the author, most recently, of “Rebellion.” Bob has written that, in fighting and then losing the Iran war, the damage to US credibility “can neither be repaired nor ignored. There will be no return to the status quo ante, no ultimate American triumph that will undo or overcome the harm done.” Bob and Sarah discussed the recently signed memorandum of understanding, what it does and doesn’t do, the possibility of further re-escalation, and how all of this leaves America in a weaker position globally. Get full access to Home of the Brave at newsletter.ofthebrave.org/subscribe [https://newsletter.ofthebrave.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Why EVERYTHING Costs More This Summer

Sarah Matthews and Michael Fanone break down how this administration’s policies are sending summer prices skyrocketing, and our new campaign bringing this message straight to the American people. Plus: new ICE funding with no strings attached, and Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general. Sarah is the former deputy White House press secretary, and resigned in protest on January 6, 2021. Michael is a former Metropolitan Police Officer who defended the Capitol on that day. They are both advisory board members for Home of the Brave, which exists to show Americans the real-world consequences of this administration’s policies, and to highlight what bravery looks like in defense of American democracy. Get full access to Home of the Brave at newsletter.ofthebrave.org/subscribe [https://newsletter.ofthebrave.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Trumpification of the FBI

Two former cops—January 6 hero Michael Fanone and FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg—break down Kash Patel’s tenure, and the broader corruption of federal law enforcement. Prior to being forced out of the FBI last year, Michael Feinberg was Assistant Special Agent in Charge, and spent the majority of his career combating China’s intelligence services. Michael Fanone is an advisory board member of Home of the Brave. He defended democracy on January 6 and continues the fight against election deniers. Get full access to Home of the Brave at newsletter.ofthebrave.org/subscribe [https://newsletter.ofthebrave.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Can Congress Stop the ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?

A live recording of The Home of the Brave Podcast featuring former Representative Barbara Comstock and Sarah Matthews addressing Congress’s actual power when it comes to overseeing the Executive Branch. They cover the fight between Congress and the White House over the $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” the Ballroom, Pam Bondi’s upcoming “transcribed interview,” and more. Barbara represented Virginia’s 10th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sarah served as the White House Deputy Press Secretary until she resigned on January 6, 2021. They bring an insider’s perspective on the constant game of tug-of-war between the President and the Legislative Branch. You can subscribe to The Home of the Brave Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-home-of-the-brave-podcast/id1896494799], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/033dgaZdbka1mEufOYcNzE], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8hRt9_NVx6EvZZhEpK6FAH9EUrPi_tH1], and Substack [https://newsletter.ofthebrave.org/podcast]. And to help us reach more people, please rate and subscribe to the show, and share it with your friends. Subscribe to Home of the Brave. Home of the Brave exists to show Americans the real-world consequences of this administration’s policies, and to highlight what bravery looks like in defense of American democracy. Get full access to Home of the Brave at newsletter.ofthebrave.org/subscribe [https://newsletter.ofthebrave.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

“Anti-Weaponization” Slush Fund

A live recording of The Home of the Brave Podcast featuring Bill Kristol and Tom Joscelyn. Addressing the administration’s “anti-weaponization” slush fund, and the corruption that’s happening in plan sight. Tom is the principal author of the House’s January 6 report and a widely recognized expert on counterterrorism issues. Bill is editor at large of The Bulwark, co-author of the Morning Shots newsletter, and an advisory board member of Home of the Brave. Get full access to Home of the Brave at newsletter.ofthebrave.org/subscribe [https://newsletter.ofthebrave.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]