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Host Reed Galen is joined by Brendan Ballou, a federal prosecutor who’s served as Special Counsel for Private Equity in the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. They discuss the latest regarding the recent FBI/DOJ firings, the implications of the January 6th pardons, and concerns about the rise of vigilantism and political violence. Plus, the national security risks of individuals like Elon Musk, the need for a proactive approach to democracy, and the importance of maintaining institutional integrity. For more from Brendan Ballou, check out his recent guest essay in the New York Times that was discussed in this episode and pick up his latest book, PLUNDER: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America. For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social media platform for sane people, and if you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today.
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