Red State Reboot

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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. 2D AGO

    #84 Freedom250 Update

    This week’s episode is a MUCH needed (and RICH) series of updates on all that Freedom250 has to offer! After all, Independence Day is just around the corner!!! PLUS, breaking SCOTUS news happens mid ep on abortion rights and the Voting Rights Act. See ya next week! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: www.freedom250.org www.shop.freedom250.org www.wallbuilders.com For all sourcework, visit https://redstatereboot.substack.com/p/sources

    1h 1m

  2. APR 27

    #83 Shots Fired

    Y’all know you’re dying for our takes on this one LMAO. So we got up bright and early on a Sunday morning to get ‘er done! As much as it PAINS us to say it… Karoline was right :( Shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, indeed. Our big takeaway? This whole situation is just a win, win, win, win, win for Trump. Also - Katie Miller is pregnant, and S*beep M*beep used her and the fetus as his human shield. Strange f*cking times. — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: 50501 [@50501movement]. 2026. Instagram, April 25. Donald Trump [@realDonaldTrump]. 2026. Truth Social, April 26, 8:46am. Rogue DNC [@roguednc]. 2026. Instagram, April 25. WWL [@wwltv]. 2026. Instagram, April 25.

    1h 3m

  3. APR 24

    #82 Bibi in the Sitch Room

    3 episodes in 1 week? Say thank you!!! We’re hitting some REAL material in this one: BIBI in the situation room, DOCTOR Butch Ware for CA governor, propaganda in the digital age, and that NASTY f*cker Eric Swalwell YUCKKKK!!! Oh! And in case someone in your life needs this link… :) https://leavingmaga.org :) — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Cohen, Zachary, and Natasha Bertrand. 2026. “US At Risk of Running Out of Missiles if Another War Breaks Out After Depleting Stockpile in Iran Operations.” CNN, April 21. Department of War [@Deptofwar]. 2026. Instagram, April 10. Hayes, Rob. 2026. “DOJ Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell Over Sexual Assault Allegations, Reports Say.” ABC7 Los Angeles, April 17. Mancini, Ryan. 2026. “Khanna: Netanyahu in Situation Room ‘a Betrayal of the American People’” The Hill, April 9. Phillips, Morgan. 2026. “US Drains Critical Missile Stockpiles in Iran War as Yearslong Rebuild Looms.” Fox News, April 23. Swan, Jonathan, and Maggie Haberman. 2026. “How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran.” The New York Times, April 7.

    47 min

  4. APR 22

    #81 Jesus Slop & JD’s Flop

    On this Wednesday BONUS EPISODE of Red State REBOOT, not to be confused with BLUE state REBOOT, Ben and Abby (total low IQ LOSERS) talk about PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump AND VP JD "used to be fat" VANCE (total WINNERS). There's a TruthSocial DEEP Dive, messaging on the WOKE POPE, and so much more! See ya later this week! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Donald J. Trump [@realDonaldTrump]. 2026. Truth Social, April 12, 9:03pm. Kind Joe [@thekindjoe]. 2026. Instagram, April 15. Ramirez, Nikki McCann. 2026. “Hegseth Quotes Fake ‘Pulp Fiction’ Bible Verse, Compares Trump to Jesus.” Rolling Stone, April 17. Spike, Justin. 2026. “Vance in Hungary to Back Orbán Ahead of Tough Poll | AP News.” AP News. April 7.

    1h 1m

  5. APR 20

    #80 4/20 & The Strait of Vermouth

    We’re sorry but the Strait of ‘Vermouth’ is SO F*CKING RED STATE REBOOT CODED!!! And in honor of 4/20, we’re re-bitching about the impending hemp bans in states like NC (thanks a lot @ mitch and @ big alcohol lobby). But, remember! Bitching without action is complacency, so look up your elected officials and make them work for you: https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me. (Want a script? Visit https://fgtm.substack.com/) — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA). 2026. “The Secretary Kennedy Podcast.” HHS. April 15. DeLuca, Alex. 2026. “FIU Probes Alleged Racist, Antisemitic Chat Tied to Turning Point USA.” Miami New Times, March 6. DeLuca, Alex. 2026. “Miami-Dade GOP Secretary Steps Down After Racist Chat.” Miami New Times, March 23. Fossen, Charlie. 2025. “Impending Federal Hemp Ban Puts North Carolina’s $1B Industry at Risk.” Port City Daily. December 7. GiveMeSomeSunshine. 2026. “Awkward Scenes Aboard Artemis II as Donald Trump (While in a Conversation With the Crew), Stops Ranting and None of the Astronauts Have Anything Left to Say to Him, Leading to Extended Dead Air.” Reddit: R/Fauxmoi, April 6. Mitchell, Hilary. 2026. “Caitlyn Jenner Is Upset About Trump’s Trans Passport Policy and Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing.” MSN, April 17.

    49 min

  6. APR 13

    #79 Ben’s B-Day & Bryon’s Bimbofication

    What the HELL is wrong with this country? We’re back for another week - LIVE AND UNEDITED!!! You can say happy birthday to Ben by streaming this OG yap-a-thon on Big T*tty Bryon’s Bimbofication, birthright citizenship, and everything in between! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: National Enquirer. 2026. “Kristi Noem’s Husband Bryon Allegedly Revealed He Wants ‘To Be a Woman so Bad’ in New Text and Audio.” Yahoo Entertainment, April 11. Palmer, Ewan. 2026. “ICE Barbie Faces New Humiliation Amid Husband’s ‘Bimbofication’ Scandal.” The Daily Beast, April 10. Treisman, Rachel. 2026. “Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments Over His Executive Order, a Presidential First.” NPR, April 1. Ward, Myah, Kyle Cheney, and Josh Gerstein. 2026. “Inside the Battle to Be Trump’s Next Attorney General.” POLITICO, April 9. Wilson, Sabrina. 2026. “President Trump Doubles Down on His Profane Easter Sunday Threat Against Iran.” Fox 8 Live, April 6. For all sourcework, visit https://redstatereboot.substack.com/p/sources.

    1h 2m

  7. APR 8

    #78 SCOTUS Scaries!

    We’re back with our quarterly SCOTUS updates and damn(!) we’re scared AF! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — CASE FILES: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2025/24-1260 https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2025/25-5 https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2025/24-1234 https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/trump-v-barbara/ https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/chatrie-v-united-states/ https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2025/25A312 https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/little-v-hecox/ https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2025/24-38 For all sourcework, visit https://redstatereboot.substack.com/p/sources

    46 min

  8. APR 6

    #77 Big Shoes & Big Oil

    We hope you tripped over your big shoes and fell into this episode :) but anyway, we’re back another week and we hope you enjoy! Come back Wednesday for our quarterly SCOTUS updates! 3 Ben&AbbyTM — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Bikales, James. 2026. “Machado: Venezuela Could Quintuple Oil Production Under a Democratic Government.” POLITICO, March 24. Broadwater, Luke, and Maggie Haberman. 2026. “Trump Eyes White House Treaty Room for Latest Renovation Project.” The New York Times, March 26. Edwards, Jonathan, and Dan Diamond. 2026. “Federal Commission Delays Vote on Trump’s White House Ballroom Project.” The Washington Post, April 2. Human Rights Watch. 2026. “US/El Salvador: Deportees Forcibly Disappeared,” March 16. Hyde, Marina. 2026. “How Does Trump Keep Henchmen Like Rubio in Check? He Literally Makes Them Wear Shoes That Are Far Too Big.” The Guardian, March 14. Mueller, Julia. 2026. “Oklahoma Governor Makes Pick to Replace Mullin in Senate.” The Hill, March 24. Weissman, Sara. 2026. “Trump Appoints Erika Kirk to U.S. Air Force Academy Board.” Inside Higher Ed, March 12. For all sourcework, visit https://redstatereboot.substack.com/p/sources.

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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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