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 education systems. The conversation explores themes of parental rights, free speech, and the competing visions for the future of public education in the United States.

*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.

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 op-ed in RealCleaPolicy.

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.

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.

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agenda, and as school choice gains momentum national leaders and politicians must question their alliance with a "outdated and rusty" union mechanism.

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 union officials are quietly reshaping education and public policy right under our noses.

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

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 further behind and parents are shut out. This episode unpacks the cultural fallout, the unions’ political power plays, and why “woke” may be on the run, but far from gone.

(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 socialist mayors like Zohran Mamdani in New York City and Katie Wilson in Seattle, fueling a coast-to-coast political shift Americans can’t afford to ignore. Stay informed and engaged as we take you straight to the frontlines of the fight against union overreach, bringing you the latest news and insights from the heart of the battle.

(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 went from celebrating hard work and equal opportunity to embracing identity politics and entitlement culture—exposing how DEI metastasized into a cultural toxin poisoning fair labor.

(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 teachers and everything to do with ideology and self-interest. Stay informed and engaged as we take you straight to the frontlines of the fight against union overreach, bringing you the latest news and insights from the heart of the battle.

(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 pro-union propaganda through bite-sized, emotionally charged content. Siena breaks down how this digital deception misleads everyday viewers, erodes critical thinking, and ultimately only serves the interests of government unions. Stay informed and engaged as we take you straight to the frontlines of the fight against union overreach, bringing you the latest news and insights from the heart of the battle.