Red State Reboot

Fried Green Tomato Media
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Red State Reboot is what happens when two friends read way too much news and realize that podcasts are way too easy to make. Every Monday, Ben & Abby take you on a guided tour through the headlines of the day. You’ll come for the digestible political analysis, stay for the cultural critique and unhinged group chat energy, and become a true Rebooty because of a shared empathy for real people trying to make sense of modern times. It’s political comedy for folks who are tired of feeling hopeless, are allergic to hypocrisy, and who still believe the group project known as “America” is worth saving. RSSVERIFY

  1. 2h ago

    #108 Flipping NC-10 w/ Ashley Bell

    We have NC-10’s Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress Ashley Bell on with us today!!! We talk with Ashley about data centers, healthcare policy, and congressional term limits. Ashley Bell’s website → AB4NC.COM Ashley Bell’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ashleybellforcongress Check all your NC voter info → https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com

    #108 Flipping NC-10 w/ Ashley Bell

  2. 2d ago

    #107 Congressional Catchup

    Isn’t it… INTERESTING??? That we’re back again here on RSR, and also still peddling our t-shirts (pls get one it would make us v happy!! www.fgtm.store). Today we’re talking Pete’s impeachment, Sen. Eric Schmitt’s flop, SBA’s comebacks, Sen. Tom Cotton’s doxxing by Trump, and Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s husband’s death on his birthday. Register to vote by Friday → https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/voter-registration-application.aspx — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Donald J. Trump [@realDonaldTrump]. 2026. Truth Social, October 3, 10:32 am. Donald J. Trump [@realDonaldTrump]. 2026. Truth Social, October 3, 1:46 pm. Donald J. Trump [@realDonaldTrump]. 2026. Truth Social, October 3, 2:26 pm. Ferris, Sarah and Lauren Fox. 2026. “House to Adjourn Early, Stave off Hegseth Impeachment Vote.” ABC7 New York, September 16. NBC News. 2026. “‘A Total Dirtbag’: GOP Senator Mistakenly Accuses Smith of Perjury Over NBA Game.” Zengerle, Patricia. 2026. “US Republican Lawmaker Seeks Hegseth’s Impeachment Over Iran.” Reuters, September 15.

    #107 Congressional Catchup

  3. Sep 28

    #106 Wheel of Intros

    We had a bunch of items that we’d usually only cover in an intro, but we put them all together in a wheel and… it turned out to basically just be a normal wheel. Whatever! Topics include: the viral Massachusetts lesbian bar story, another weird Republican music festival that got cancelled, SI (formerly known as AI), and the latest from grifters across the political spectrum. BTW! Last call for our fall SHIRTS!! (www.fgtm.store) — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Bhakta, Mira. 2026. “Hunter Biden’s Laptop-linked Meme Coin Soars, Then Falls After Market Debut.” The Hill, September 9. Dailey, Hannah. 2026. “MAGA Festival Featuring Kid Rock Canceled After Just 6 VIP Tickets Sold: ‘Rich People, as a Whole, Suck’” Billboard, September 22. Golding, Bruce. 2026. “Trump-ally Tuberville Isn’t Kidding When He Says US Pilots Are in a ‘Club’ of Furry Fetishists.” The Independent, September 25. Lavietes, Matt. 2026. “‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape.” NBC News, September 21. Lee, Matthew. 2026. “US Diplomats Told to Say ‘Super Intelligence’ — Not ‘Artificial Intelligence’ — After Trump’s Call.” ABC News, September 24. Phillips, Aleks. 2026. “Tenth Woman’s Body Found in Ekurhuleni as South Africa Police Probe Killings.” BBC, September 26. Quinn, Annalisa. 2026. “Greenfield Lesbian Bar Last Ditch Faces Mask-rule Backlash.” Boston Globe, September 24. “Trump 2028 Shirt.” Trump Store.

    #106 Wheel of Intros

  4. Sep 23

    #105 Building Community Online & IRL w/ Meg Fee

    Meg Fee (@megfee / @democracyforLI) joins us today!! We talk about showing up for your community, and the importance of activism both online and in-person. Meg also gives us her takes on authenticity in branding, why AI is inherently incongruent with progressive values, and how creatives and activists are stronger together. WE LOVE MEG! Meg’s Insta: @megfee DFLI Insta: @democracyforLI — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com — Other things Meg mentioned: Project Bullhorn NY Creator Corps Y’all Vote

  5. Sep 21

    #104 Crypto Catchup & Sam Altman’s Gay!

    These f*scist gays! They’re trying to m*rder us! TLDR: Sam Altman is gay and we’re FURIOUS that NONE of y’all told us this. It’s so RSR-coded. We’re also getting into Ed (flop) Sheeran, Kash and b*stiality, AI Mitch’s peace signs, and a variety of sketchy prediction market updates, including Donald Trump Jr.’s investments in Polymarket. — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Allyn, Bobby. 2026. “Kalshi Bans Former Congressman George Santos for Life After State of the Union Trades.” NPR, August 31. CNN [@cnn]. 2026. Instagram, September 15. Fischer, Sara. 2026. “1789 Capital Fires Back at Congressional Inquiry.” Axios, September 9. Gillison, Douglas. 2026. “More Than 150 Polymarket Wallets May Have Traded on Military Secrets, Research Finds.” Reuters, August 20. McCarthy, Lauren. 2026. “White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says.” The New York Times, July 16. Nelson, Steven, and Josh Christenson. 2026. “US Military Member Suspected of Winning $1M With Polymarket War Bets.” New York Post, August 28. Protess, Ben. 2026. “Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.” The New York Times, April 24. Ray, Siladitya. 2026. “Trump Jr.’s Venture Fund Will Invest $300 Million in Polymarket’s Latest Funding Round.” Forbes. September 1. Ulmer, Alexandra, and Joseph Tanfani. 2025. “Trump-linked Venture Fund 1789 Capital Tops $1 Billion in Assets.” Reuters, September 8. Weiser, Benjamin, and Jonah E. Bromwich. 2026. “Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says.” The New York Times, April 24.

  6. Sep 16

    #103 Influence & Authenticity w/ Hannah Preston

    Hannah Preston (AKA @healthpolicyprincess) joins us today!!! We’re talking about being an entrepreneur and working towards what you believe in, plus staying authentic and having fun while working in politics! Hannah is the founder of Influence NC, a nonpartisan organization that’s using social media to change the political conversation in North Carolina to give young people a seat at the table. Learn more about Influence NC: https://www.influencenc.org/ Hannah’s Insta: @healthpolicyprincess Influence NC’s Insta: @influenceNC — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com

  7. Sep 14

    #102 Kirkiversary & Trumpapalooza

    There’s literally nothing to tell you that the title of this ep already doesn’t. We’re covering our tried and true cast of characters including Trump, Trump Jr., Jorkin, Charlie, EriKa, RFKJR (Jason Derulo), and KAROLINE (she’s the reason for the word…nevermind). It’s wild, it’s analytical, it’s a PALOOZA. Happy birthday to Abby (who is choosing to not identify as Charlie even though we’re all CK)!!! Tune in this Wednesday for another guest episode with Hannah Preston from InfluenceNC! Link to our store here! Go check out our new merch! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Trump’s pledge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHBRMyx_xHs RNC Night 1 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VMm9ZKYJ5E RNC Night 2 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6uoGIPazqQ

  8. Sep 7

    #101 Back to the Wheel!

    It’s a classic Wheel! Topics include… updates on Tyler Robinson & Luigi, the G20 in NC, virality from 2 legendary Virgos: Beyonce & Keke Palmer, the T.R.U.M.P. card game (not affiliated), and our academic analysis about how Trump’s ‘90s aesthetic is a key enabler of his regime. CHECK YOUR VOTING REGISTRATION STATUS RIGHT NOW @ VOTE.ORG — IG: @redstaterebootpod Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Buddy Keys [@buddykeysdetroit]. 2024. TikTok, May 11. Chris [@chrisiswhatyoucamefor]. 2026. TikTok, September 1. Craig, Susanne. 2025. “RFK Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain.” The New York Times, January 29. Del Ray, Michelle. 2026. “Trump’s hair appears fuller, social media erupts.” USA Today, August 7. Flynn, Sheila. 2026. “Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Tyler Robinson Pleads Not Guilty as Judge Clears Way for Death Penalty Trial.” BBC, September 2. Finley, Ben, and Aamer Madhani. 2026. “Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Is Stepping Down.” AP News, September 1. Gibson, Brittany. 2024. “RFK Jr. Claims a Doctor Told Him a Worm Ate Part of His Brain, Reports New York Times.” POLITICO, May 8. Ivanka Trump [@ivankatrump]. 2026. Instagram, August 6. Myre, Greg. 2026. “Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After Clashes With Defense Secretary Hegseth.” NPR, September 1. Stiles, Matt, and Gillian Roberts. 2026. “Read Texts Police Say Kirk Shooting Suspect and Former Roommate Exchanged, Which Prosecutors Could Use as Key Evidence.” CNN, July 6. Tania Barguti [@taniabarguti]. 2026. TikTok, August 18. Quiroz-Gutierrez, Marco. 2026. “Tech CEOs Want the World to Embrace AI, but Protestors Outside Their G20 Gathering Show the Industry’s Growing Popularity Problem.” Fortune, September 5.

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Red State Reboot is what happens when two friends read way too much news and realize that podcasts are way too easy to make. Every Monday, Ben & Abby take you on a guided tour through the headlines of the day. You’ll come for the digestible political analysis, stay for the cultural critique and unhinged group chat energy, and become a true Rebooty because of a shared empathy for real people trying to make sense of modern times. It’s political comedy for folks who are tired of feeling hopeless, are allergic to hypocrisy, and who still believe the group project known as “America” is worth saving. RSSVERIFY

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  • Creator
    Fried Green Tomato Media
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Fried Green Tomato Media
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