Allied We Can Podcast

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Allied We Can Podcast

Allied We Can: Cross the Aisle is a podcast and platform for real conversations in a divided America. Hosted by Eric Miller—Army veteran and former conservative turned centrist—the show features one-on-one dialogues with conservatives from all walks of life. Together, we explore political and cultural beliefs with honesty, curiosity, and respect. You’ll also hear from other contributors who share a commitment to truth, leadership, and finding common ground. Expect solo reflections, interviews, roundtables, and thoughtful commentary that goes beyond the headlines. We’re not here to agree. We’re here to understand. No shouting, no spin—just one open seat, one real conversation at a time. If you're tired of the noise and ready for something deeper, subscribe now and join the conversation. New episodes drop weekly. alliedwecan.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Episode 6 Signed, Sealed, Gutted

    2D AGO

    Episode 6 Signed, Sealed, Gutted

    Donald Trump called it the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but what’s really inside is anything but. In this episode of Allied We Can Cross the Aisle, Eric Miller pulls back the curtain on one of the most sweeping and dangerous federal laws in recent memory. Behind the patriotic branding are deep cuts to…Medicaid, SNAP, and public healthcare—putting up to 10.9 million Americans at risk of losing coverage. Student loan forgiveness is gutted, clean energy credits are wiped out, and… ICE is handed over $100 billion, while the wealthiest Americans receive massive tax breaks. But here's the kicker: the most damaging parts don’t go into effect until after the 2026 midterms. It’s not just a policy—it’s a strategy. Still, all is not lost. Drawing from personal experience and his book Allied We Can Find Common Ground, Eric offers a message of hope: we’ve been here before, and we’ve won before. This episode will leave you informed, grounded, and ready to take action. Learn how to talk across political divides and mobilize your community while there’s still time. They passed the bill. But we can still pass the truth. Tune in—and get ready to fight forward. Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    52 min
  2. Episode 5- Why Nobody Trusts the Democrats Anymore

    JUL 2

    Episode 5- Why Nobody Trusts the Democrats Anymore

    In this 50-minute solo episode, Eric Miller gets brutally honest about why Democrats have lost the trust of everyday Americans. From being seen as the “word police” to coming across as disconnected elites, the Democratic Party faces a trust crisis with working people—urban, rural, liberal, moderate, and independent. But trust can be rebuilt. Drawing from his book Allied We Can Find Common Ground, Eric lays out a spiritually grounded, empathetic path forward—one rooted not in performance politics, but in practical leadership that actually meets people where they are. Check out more episodes: https://www.alliedwecan.org/podcast Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    49 min
  3. Episode 4- Troops in the Streets, Racism in the Roots: How Authoritarian Power Grows

    JUN 25

    Episode 4- Troops in the Streets, Racism in the Roots: How Authoritarian Power Grows

    What happens when fear replaces facts and systemic racism becomes a tool for authoritarian control? In this urgent Juneteenth episode, Eric Miller is joined by anti-racism strategist Kimberly Palermo to unpack the dangerous ICE raids sweeping America, the militarization of our streets, and the racial scapegoating that history keeps repeating. Together, they connect the dots—from the Charleston church massacre to deportation without due process—and reveal how silence from white America fuels the cycle. If you’ve ever wondered what you can do—this episode gives you real answers. With honesty, history, and heart, Eric and Kimberly challenge listeners to move beyond guilt and into action. Because the time to stand up isn't someday. It’s now. 🎧 Listen. Learn. Lead differently. Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 1m
  4. What happens when the person on the other side of the political divide is sitting at your dinner table?

    JUN 18

    What happens when the person on the other side of the political divide is sitting at your dinner table?

    In this episode, I sit down with my future father-in-law, Art Welch—a self-made conservative, devoted Christian, and Trump loyalist. Art doesn’t hold back. And I didn’t invite him here to argue. I invited him to show what real conversations across real divides actually look like. We talk about federal troops in California, ICE crackdowns, political violence, and Trump’s deepening hold on conservative America. We also talk about faith, family, and what it takes to disagree without walking away. 🎧 Listen now 📨 Subscribe for more honest conversations Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    1 min

  5. JUN 18

    When MAGA Is Family: A Conversation with My Future Father-in-Law | Allied We Can Cross the Aisle

    In this powerful episode of Allied We Can Cross the Aisle, I sit down with my future father-in-law, Art Welch—a lifelong salesman, conservative Christian, and proud MAGA supporter. We don’t agree on everything, but we both believe that family comes first. We cover the biggest headlines of the week: • The deployment of federal troops in California • Trump’s moves toward Iran • The ICE funding battle • Political violence in Minnesota • The $45 million D.C. military parade • Trump’s controversial new phone • The historic “No Kings” protests Art shares his views on the MAGA movement. He talks about why he supports Donald Trump, how his business acumen won him over. This episode is proof that you can sit down across the aisle, and across the dinner table with someone you disagree with and still find common ground. 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 5m

  6. JUN 12

    Troops in the Streets, Truth on the Mic

    You’ve seen the footage: National Guard troops on L.A. streets. Marines deployed. A president using military force against peaceful protesters, all while most Americans disapprove. A new Quinnipiac poll shows 54% of voters reject Trump’s approach to immigration, 54% oppose federalizing the Guard, and over half disdain the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” that guts Medicaid and pads corporate tax cuts. This isn’t strength. It’s fear weaponized, and it’s shaking the foundations of democracy. When our leaders crush our right to assemble, they stoke division and silence dissent. Meanwhile, tariffs choke our economy, with Ford factories closing and growth expected to halve next year. The result? People too intimidated to speak up and a nation drifting toward authoritarianism. We can’t afford to do nothing. We need clear analysis, honest dialogue, and principled voices rising above the noise. That’s exactly what you’ll find in Episode 2 of Allied We Can Cross the Aisle: Power Plays & Principles: Talking Reform with Tom Buffo. In this eye-opening conversation, Tom, a retired sales manager and voice of conservative integrity, breaks down: * Why federal overreach hurts our First Amendment rights * What the “Big Beautiful Bill” really does to working families * How economic policies and trade wars imperil our future No shouting. No spin. Just real talk designed to help you understand the stakes, and act. 🎧 Watch now: Allied We Can Cross the Aisle, Ep. 2 – Power Plays & Principles: Talking Reform with Tom Buffo https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/4373543/private/f6d2523c-1be1-4d32-8e5e-efd267a8d9b3.rss #AlliedWeCan #CrossTheAisle #PowerPlaysAndPrinciples #DemocracyUnderThreat #CivilDialogue Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    1 min
  7. Power Plays and Principle: Talking Reform with Tom Buffo

    JUN 11

    Power Plays and Principle: Talking Reform with Tom Buffo

    In this episode of Allied We Can Cross the Aisle, Eric Miller sits down with Tom Buffo—a retired sales manager, principled conservative, and advocate for political reform. Together, they discuss the Trump administration’s latest power grabs, the controversial federalization of the National Guard, and the far-reaching implications of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Tom brings decades of leadership experience and a grounded, thoughtful conservative voice to this candid conversation. From immigration reform and declining birth rates to budget deficits and faith-driven ethics, Eric and Tom examine the tension between fiscal responsibility and moral clarity in today’s volatile political climate. They also confront MAGA ideology, misinformation, and what it will take for ordinary Americans to reclaim power—from both parties. This is the kind of civil, courageous conversation we need right now. Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    55 min

  8. JUN 5

    You ever look around and feel like we’re speaking at each other instead of to each other?

    The shouting. The memes. The “us vs. them” labels. ....It’s everywhere, especially online. Conversations don’t happen anymore; arguments do. And if you’ve ever dared to speak up, you probably already know the price: character attacks, assumptions, and silence from people you thought knew you. I know that pain personally. I lived it. In Episode 1 of Allied We Can Cross the Aisle, I share why I started this show, not to attack, but to understand. I talk about growing up conservative, voting for Trump twice, and the uncomfortable truth that woke me up after January 6. This episode isn’t about blame. It’s about how we got here, and what we can do about it. I share the racism I didn’t even recognize at first. The family lessons I had to unlearn. The lies I believed. And how I chose to step into the hard work of listening. If you’ve ever felt torn between who you were and who you’re becoming… If you’ve ever wanted to understand someone you disagree with… If you’re tired of political theater and want something real… Watch Episode 1. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it’s just the beginning. 🎧 Allied We Can Cross the Aisle: Episode 1 – My Why 🪑 Pull up a chair. YouTube apple Substack Spotify Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    1 min
  9. Episode 1 – My Why: A Former Trump Voter Speaks Out

    JUN 5

    Episode 1 – My Why: A Former Trump Voter Speaks Out

    In the very first episode of Allied We Can Cross the Aisle, I share something deeply personal—my why. Why I’m doing this podcast. Why I care about democracy. Why I believe in having conversations with people who don’t believe what I do. This episode is my story—from growing up in a conservative town and voting for Trump (twice) to realizing I had to make a change after witnessing January 6. I talk about what it felt like to question everything I was raised to believe, and how I started Allied We Can to help others do the same. It’s not about blaming or shaming. It’s about listening. Next week, my first guest joins me: Tom Bufo, a retired sales manager who’s also walked away from party loyalty. We’ll dive into his story, where he agrees and disagrees with the right—and the left. 🎧 Listen now. Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    36 min
  10. Are We Still Allowed to Talk to Each Other?

    MAY 12

    Are We Still Allowed to Talk to Each Other?

    🧠 Still willing to think for yourself? I used to vote Republican. I even supported Trump, until Jan 6, 2021 changed everything. Now, I host Allied We Can Cross the Aisle, a podcast where I invite conservatives to have real conversations, no yelling, no baiting. Just mutual respect and honest dialogue. If you're a conservative Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, or Boomer who's tired of the noise and wants to be heard, I want to talk to you. 📬 Email: support@alliedwecan.org📩 Or message me directly. 🎙️ Open Seat. Real Talk. Let’s lead by example. Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min
  11. 🔥 The Clock is Ticking—Will We Fight for Democracy or Watch It Fall? 🔥

    MAR 18

    🔥 The Clock is Ticking—Will We Fight for Democracy or Watch It Fall? 🔥

    Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight. It erodes piece by piece, while people convince themselves it won’t happen here. But it is happening. Veterans who risked their lives for this country are being erased from our history. Social Security is being gutted while billionaires rake in record profits. Trump is ignoring court orders, deporting people without due process, and setting the stage to declare anyone he dislikes an "enemy of the state." He is replacing democracy with dictatorship, one executive order at a time. This is not politics as usual. This is an authoritarian power grab in real time. Every time we look away, every time we assume someone else will stop it, we give them more room to destroy the America we know. The question is no longer whether we see what’s happening. The question is: What are we willing to do about it? Allied We Can is hosting an online event on March 23 EDT to take action. Message me for the link to register. Because waiting is not an option. Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe

    2 min
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About

Allied We Can: Cross the Aisle is a podcast and platform for real conversations in a divided America. Hosted by Eric Miller—Army veteran and former conservative turned centrist—the show features one-on-one dialogues with conservatives from all walks of life. Together, we explore political and cultural beliefs with honesty, curiosity, and respect. You’ll also hear from other contributors who share a commitment to truth, leadership, and finding common ground. Expect solo reflections, interviews, roundtables, and thoughtful commentary that goes beyond the headlines. We’re not here to agree. We’re here to understand. No shouting, no spin—just one open seat, one real conversation at a time. If you're tired of the noise and ready for something deeper, subscribe now and join the conversation. New episodes drop weekly. alliedwecan.substack.com

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    Eric Miller
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    11
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