11.6.2025--NLS--Communist Wave, Ranked Choice Voting, Baskets of Blessings

Send us Fan MailThe podcast host begins by sharing Speaker Mike Johnson&apos;s perspective on national politics, arguing that the Democratic party is experiencing a &quot;communist wave&quot; and that its leaders are beholden to a far-left activist base. Johnson expresses optimism for Republicans in the upcoming midterms, citing party unity, a favorable electoral map, and a strong economic record to run on. The host expands on this, criticizing the term &quot;common sense conservative&quot; as disingenuous and expressing alarm over recent election results. He points to the election of New York&apos;s new socialist mayor, a controversial mayor in Coeur d&apos;Alene, and a convicted killer to a council seat in Maine as evidence of a &quot;cacistocracy,&quot; where the least qualified people are gaining power.In the second half of the podcast, the focus shifts to local Idaho matters, starting with a promotion for the &quot;Baskets of Blessings&quot; charity drive. The hosts are partnering with local businesses and school counselors to provide Thanksgiving dinners and gift cards to families in need throughout East Idaho, and they invite listeners to donate. The conversation then moves to a detailed critique of ranked-choice voting, prompted by upcoming local mayoral runoffs in cities like Pocatello and Idaho Falls. The host argues that ranked-choice voting is not a true runoff, claiming it lacks transparency, discards votes, and prevents voters from making an informed final choice between the top two candidates, a benefit he believes the traditional runoff system provides.Let’s talk advertising. When you want to advertise on the radio, you call the station, right? But what about Facebook, Instagram, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and other streaming platforms?You could try clicking around, reading books, or taking online courses to figure it out—or you can let us handle it. At Sandhill Media Group, we’re your local experts in both radio and digital marketing.Visit SandhillMediaGroup.com today.<a href="https://www.sandhillmediagrou