Episode 245: Leaked Polls, A Nervous Incumbent, And What The Mayor’s Race Signals For 2026

The next Albuquerque mayor won’t just shape city hall—they’ll test whether results still beat party colors. We dive into leaked polling that puts crime and homelessness at the center of the race, and we map the exact turnout math a challenger needs to overcome a deep registration gap. If performance has slipped across eight years, do voters choose change—or send a national message that drowns out local reality?We also unpack a heated national debate: U.S. forces targeting Venezuelan drug boats at sea. You’ll hear the media questions that misframe maritime interdiction as domestic policing, the political fallout of showing empathy for traffickers while overdose deaths climb, and a throwback clip of Joe Biden calling for an international strike force against narco‑terrorists. The larger thread is accountability—whether at the border, on the streets, or at the ballot box.On the economy, gas prices have eased to their lowest since 2022, but grocery and housing sticker shock still sting. We talk strategy that doesn’t insult voters’ wallets: acknowledge the pain, highlight where wages outperform inflation, and deliver visible wins people can feel week to week. Then we shift gears with some joy: Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza delivers a goosebump-worthy postgame moment and a reminder of what authentic leadership sounds like. We close with crisp mountain footage from the game cam—a regal winter buck, a pair of glowing eyes that resolve into deer, and an enormous mountain lion that steals the scene.Listen for sharp analysis, clear takeaways, and a grounded look at what matters now—from city safety to national security to the price of your next fill‑up. If this conversation adds value, share it with a friend, hit follow, and leave a quick review so more curious listeners can find us.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D