Épisodes

  • The Teacher Freedom Summit

    The Teacher Freedom Summit
    Sep 8 2025
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:00:26) What is the TFS?
    (00:00:52) Breakout session speakers
    (00:01:33) Freedom Foundation speakers
    (00:02:18) Mainstage session speakers
    (00:02:45) Keynote speaker Yeonmi Park
    (00:03:43) Takeaways
    (00:04:26) Conclusion

    Originally published on Auguat 5, 2025.
    Siena summarizes the 2025 Teacher Freedom Summit in Washington D.C.
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    5 min
  • Debunking Labor on The Line

    Debunking Labor on The Line
    Sep 8 2025
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:00:58) False claims of deception
    (00:02:55) Precision of language is important
    (00:04:46) The favorite union fallacy
    (00:06:09) Protecting the rights of public workers via Janus
    (00:08:10) Unions love to hate
    (00:09:10) Peddling rage to 'fight the man'
    (00:11:15) Public unions shouldn't have an official political stance
    (00:12:41) Membership numbers are at a historic low
    (00:13:39) Conclusion

    Originally published on July 29, 2025.
    In this episode, Siena reacts to a reel from the pro-union Instagram account Labor on the Line a video packed with bad faith arguments, logical fallacies, and ironic T-shirts. Siena dismantles the union narrative with receipts, clarity, and a healthy dose of sarcasm.
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    16 min
  • Accountability Goes To Die In Jefferson County

    Accountability Goes To Die In Jefferson County
    Sep 8 2025
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:00:32) Background on JeffCo
    (00:02:14) What the "vote of no confidence" really means
    (00:03:57) CEA spent $200,000+ on rigging JeffCo's elections
    (00:04:41) What is the actual job of a union anyway?
    (00:05:19) Scott Barnes' response letter
    (00:07:26) JeffCo & JCEA's scandals
    (00:09:43) JCEA's actions are unbelievably hypocritical
    (00:10:25) Conclusion

    Originally published on July 22, 2025.
    Siena dives into another school district that is going up in flames due to the actions of the union. Jefferson County, Colorado has been called "the worst school district in the country" by Libs of TikTok, and has some of the most egregious stories of alleged grooming and abuse. Who can be found at the center of this chaos? None other than the union, JCEA.
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    11 min
  • SSEU Your Insecurity Is Showing

    SSEU Your Insecurity Is Showing
    Sep 5 2025
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:01:20) SSEU misunderstanding our mission
    (00:04:05) Precision of language is important
    (00:05:12) Workers should be empowered to represent themselves
    (00:07:35) SSEU's arguments are weak at best
    (00:09:12) The funniest part of the whole video
    (00:10:45) Delegate cites a bogus survey
    (00:13:29) Conclusion

    Originally published on July 15, 2025.
    The Social Service Employees Union Local 371 released a podcast episode attacking the Freedom Foundation’s work. In this episode, Siena breaks down their weakest claims, calls out the logical fallacies, and exposes the entire thing for what it is: a 25-minute tantrum poorly disguised as a podcast.
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    15 min
  • Medicaid and the Left: America’s Silent Money Heist

    Medicaid and the Left: America’s Silent Money Heist
    Sep 5 2025
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:00:35) Medicaid is a slush fund for the radical left
    (00:01:41) Explaining the Medicaid program
    (00:03:16) How the union is involved
    (00:05:37) It comes down to money
    (00:07:44) What's being done to stop this
    (00:08:24) Automatic payroll deductions
    (00:10:22) Conclusions

    Originally published on July 8, 2025.
    What exactly is the Medicaid Program, and how are unions involved in it? Aside from being a topic that can make a politician's career go nuclear, it is a system that is being abused by ill-intentioned union leaders who just want to make a quick buck. In this episode, Siena explains how Medicaid is just a slush fund for the Left and their conspirators.
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    11 min
  • Breaking Down the Divide: Public vs Private Unions

    Breaking Down the Divide: Public vs Private Unions
    Sep 5 2025
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:01:12) General union history
    (00:02:11) Why do unions go so far beyond workplace issues?
    (00:03:08) Private profits vs public budgets
    (00:04:38) Motivation differences
    (00:05:47) Real-world example: New Jersey's biggest teacher union
    (00:08:01) Unions are greedy for YOUR tax dollars
    (00:08:47) Real-world example: Amtrack drivers & private unions
    (00:09:38) The central message
    (00:10:51) Real-world example: the Brotherhood of Teamsters
    (00:11:16) Conclusion

    Originally published on July 1, 2025.
    What makes public sector unions different from private sector unions? Is it the kind of work they do? The people they represent? Or does it all come down to money? In this episode Siena cuts through the noise and explains what makes the two types of unions different in funding, in motivation, and more.
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    12 min
  • What's Going On In Colorado's District 11?

    What's Going On In Colorado's District 11?
    Sep 4 2025
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:00:35) History of union strikes
    (00:01:51) Set-up of the D11 story
    (00:03:45) Details of the union vote
    (00:04:35) False dichotomy union ballot
    (00:06:11) Alleged 'unfair labor practice'
    (00:07:07) Who the strike will REALLY be hurting
    (00:08:57) D11 ranks low on testing scores
    (00:09:35) Conclusion

    Originally published on June 17, 2025.
    District 11 just became ground zero for union brain rot. The Colorado Springs Education Association has rallied for a strike, but really they are sowing chaos after the school board finally decided to cut them off. What are they claiming to strike about? What does it all mean? Siena explains all in this episode.
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    10 min
  • Filed Under Freedom - June '25

    Filed Under Freedom - June '25
    Sep 4 2025
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:00:44) UTLA Lawsuit
    (00:01:15) PAT Lawsuit
    (00:04:54) California PERB Lawsuit
    (00:05:29) Idaho School District Complaints
    (00:06:29) UPTE Lawsuit
    (00:07:02) Teamsters Lawsuit
    (00:07:43) UDW, SEIU, & AFSCME Lawsuits
    (00:08:24) Conclusion

    Originally published on June 10, 2025.
    Freedom Foundation has an active legal presence that works to hold unions accountable for their treatment of public workers. Siena goes over 7 recent cases, including lawsuits and complaints, and why they are important to protecting worker rights.
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    9 min