# The First 50: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

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Podcast: [The New Frontline](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-new-frontline-7473699)
Published: 2026-07-08T15:50:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this special 50th episode, Siena looks back on the journey so far, revisiting some of her most memorable sound bites and favorite memories from the first 49 episodes. She also shares the two biggest lessons she's learned after spending the past year talking with teachers, public employees, policy experts, and workers fighting for greater freedom and accountability in government unions. Whether you've been listening since episode one or you're just discovering the show, this milestone episode is a celebration of how far the podcast has come—and a look at where it's headed next.

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