Episode 270: What Happens When Government Treats Opportunity As The Enemy

We come back from travel and jump from light banter into a serious look at how policy choices shape where people live, how economies grow, and how governments pay their bills. We connect the dots between state migration data, energy reality in an AI economy, war messaging, security risks, airport delays, and a New Mexico weather outlook that could turn dangerous fast. • spring break travel pivot from Maui storms to Cabo • IRS migration data showing income and filers shifting from blue states to red states • why tax burden, regulation, and remote work change state competition • New Mexico vs Arizona population growth and business climate differences • why oil and gas revenue underwrites New Mexico budgets and programs • the energy demand surge from AI and the case for nuclear power • Iran strikes, long-range missiles, and why gas prices complicate public support • drones over Barksdale Air Force Base and what it implies for U.S. security • DHS shutdown impacts on TSA staffing and airport lines • La Niña to El Niño transition and near-term wildfire season risk • media framing and the Chuck Norris headline double standard • the 15-year Odyssey cruise as floating long-term living • Sunday game day with Pepe Le Pew and a cougar sighting Everything from our merchandise, signing up for an email, or making a donation to the show, which helps keep some lights on, can be done at our website, which is no doubtaboutitpodcast.com. Please like, subscribe wherever you're listening.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D