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. 1d ago

    #116 THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RSR PROJECTION

    This might legit be our last pre-martial law episode YIKES! We’re getting into literally everything: all of the major races in 15 states, our hopes and dreams for the future, what H*ley St*vens has to say (yuck), and of course a check-in on SBA, and SO much more. Think of this as a time capsule for how RSR sees the election! Make sure to go to this website FGTM.substack.com/notes and add to your favorites now! This is where we’ll be live tweeting (RIParadise) the election starting at 5pm on Tuesday! — NC: Check all your voter info → https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ ANY STATE: Plan your ballot → https://branch.vote/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: FOR ALL POLLING DATA THAT WE USED VISIT THIS WEBSITE! “Angie Nixon Discusses Her Senatorial Run.” 2026. CBS, November 1. Brooks, Brad. 2026. “Democrats Have Long Known Heartbreak in Texas. Could This Finally Be Their Year?” Reuters, October 30. Browning, Kellen. 2026. “Inside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Midterm Ballot With Another Dan Sullivan.” The New York Times, October 28. Cappelletti, Joey, and Simran Parwani. 2026. “Early Voting Jumps as Millions More Americans Vote Ahead of Election Day | AP News.” AP News. October 30. Grove, Casey. 2026. “How The New York Times Broke the Story on Secret Candidate Recruiting in Alaska’s Senate Race.” Alaska Public Media, October 30. Jira, Violet, and Erin Cox. 2026. “Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Michigan GOP Senate Candidate Mike Rogers.” The Washington Post, November 1.

    #116 THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RSR PROJECTION

  2. 6d ago

    #115 State Senate Reboot w/ Andy Bowline

    We have a special Wednesday interview with THE Andy Bowline, the Democrat running for the NC State Senate in District 31! We’re talking gerrymandering, AI, data centers, and how to overhaul the NC Senate! Early voting ends this week - so get out there and vote for Andy if you’re in his district! Andy’s Insta: @andycantwin Andy’s Website: https://andycantwin.com/ — NC: Check all your voter info → https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ ANY STATE: Plan your ballot → https://branch.vote/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com

    #115 State Senate Reboot w/ Andy Bowline

  3. Oct 26

    #114 Rebooting the State Senate w/ Raygan Angel

    We have Raygan Angel, an organizer, law student, and NC’s youngest candidate for State Senate on with us today!!!!! He’s running for District 37, and we’re talking with him about rigged maps, the importance of young people’s perspectives in politics, and pushing for accountability from our elected officials. Go vote in these last days of early voting!! And vote for Raygan if you’re in NC Senate District 37!! Raygan Angel’s Insta: @rayganfornc Raygan Angel’s Website: https://www.rayganfornc.com/ — NC: Check all your voter info → https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ ANY STATE: Plan your ballot → https://branch.vote/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com

    #114 Rebooting the State Senate w/ Raygan Angel

  4. Oct 21

    #113 Logging Off w/ The Daily Scroll

    We break from our election content to give y’all a MUCH needed way to get off your phones, plus a discussion on technofeudalism from your favorite digital serfs. We’re here with the founder and editor of The Daily Scroll, and he’s giving you all the details about why he started this, and how to get the first issue! Order here (by Mon. Oct. 26!): https://thedailyscroll.io/ — NC: Check all your voter info → https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ ANY STATE: Plan your ballot → https://branch.vote/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com

    #113 Logging Off w/ The Daily Scroll

  5. Oct 19

    #112 Nightmare NC Bl*nt Rotation w/ Andi Morrow

    ONSLOW COUNTYYYYY! Y’all have a GREAT opportunity this election to cast your vote for our guest ANDI MORROW. We’re talking cannabis (weed) (pot) (the devil’s lettuce), a child tax credit, gerrymandering, and democratizing knowledge - plus connecting all the dots in between. And, right at the buzzer, Ben ad libs a question that changes the trajectory of politics and media as we know it… what IS future North Carolina State Senator Andi Morrow’s nightmare NC political figure bl*nt rotation? Stream this ep to find out! Andi Morrow on Instagram: @andicantwin Donate to Andi’s campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andimorrowfornc — NC: Check all your voter info → https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ ANY STATE: Plan your ballot → https://branch.vote/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Doran, Will and Paul Specht. 2026. “Poll: NC Adults Want More Curbs on Data Centers, Fewer on Marijuana. Lawmakers Are Doing Otherwise.” WRAL, October 16.

    #112 Nightmare NC Bl*nt Rotation w/ Andi Morrow

  6. Oct 16

    #111 Kelly Clarkson v Molly the Bird w/ Jessie Williams

    We brought in a small retail business QUEEN today to get her take on the Kelly Clarkson / Molly the Bird / Art of Play drama that has completely taken over our feeds. Jessie Williams from Edge of Urge joins us to talk about the impact of bad reviews on a small business, people using their power for good, and what to do when Michelle Pfeiffer comes into your store wearing a giant black hat. Edge of Urge on Insta: @edgeofurge Shop Online @ edgeofurge.com — NC: Check all your voter info → https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ ANY STATE: Plan your ballot → https://branch.vote/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES:

    #111 Kelly Clarkson v Molly the Bird w/ Jessie Williams

  7. Oct 14

    #110 Flipping NC-07 w/ Dr. Kimberly Hardy

    We LOVED this interview. Dr. Kimberly Hardy is running for U.S. Congress in NC-07 (which includes Abby’s hometown!!). Let’s flip that sh*t! Early voting starts TOMORROW, 10/15. Dr. Kimberly Hardy’s Instagram: @kimberlyhardyforcongress Dr. Kimberly Hardy’s Website: https://www.kimberlyhardyforcongress.com/ — NC: Check all your voter info → https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ ANY STATE: Plan your ballot → https://branch.vote/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com

    #110 Flipping NC-07 w/ Dr. Kimberly Hardy

  8. Oct 12

    #109 Deep State Hell & Susan Dell

    We reallllyy got back to our roots with this Classic™ RSR episode! We’re covering executions, Kash, Karoline, Katie, chatbots, Trump’s nearly $*** refund to seniors, navy warships, east wing expansions, and - of course - SUSAN (FLIPPIN CHIP N DALE) DELL!!! Come back Wednesday for our kick-a$$ episode with Dr. Kimberly Hardy (NC-07)!! https://www.branch.vote/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: RSR@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Aleaziz, Hamed, Tyler Pager, and Karoun Demirjian. 2026. “Katie Zacharia Picked as Trump’s New White House Press Secretary.” The New York Times, October 9. Assoc. Press. 2026. “Country Singer Alexis Wilkins Shows off Engagement Ring With FBI’s Kash Patel.” October 5. Assoc. Press. 2026. “Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Lands Her Next Gig as Fox News Contributor.” October 5. Assoc. Press. 2026. “Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Failed Execution.” October 10. Cavin Klain. 2026. Facebook Video, October 9, 7:30 pm. MS NOW. 2026. “Trump Donor Eric Deters on Guilfoyle Asking Him for $100K: ‘Absolutely Was a Quid Pro Quo’,” October 8. Simon, Scott. 2026. “Week in Politics: Hegseth’s Livestream Backlash; Greece Ambassador Guilfoyle Scandal.” NPR, October 10. “The White House Building.” 2026. The White House. September 17. USA Today. 2026. Facebook Video, October 3, 1:00 pm.

    #109 Deep State Hell & Susan Dell
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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
    114
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Fried Green Tomato Media
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    Red State Reboot

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