Episode 303: Government Grocery Stores Could Win Before They Fail

A single headline can flip the meaning of a story, and we’re seeing that play out in real time. We start with a local New Mexico example where border water well drilling gets framed as a squabble over “credit” while the bigger question of accountability gets pushed aside. If you’ve ever felt like coverage misses the point, we break down exactly how that happens and why it matters for voters trying to track what’s real.Next, we decode the governor’s race “panic” narrative and explain why scary fundraising emails often signal strategy more than fear. We talk campaign mechanics, polling messaging, and what to watch for if a race truly tightens. Then we move to the policy story that could shape the next few years: New York City’s plan for government-run grocery stores. The promise of 30% lower prices sounds like relief in an inflationary economy, but the incentives are radically different when the state can operate at a loss, undercut private grocers, and sell the optics of a utopia before the bill arrives.We also revisit COVID trust, from Fauci’s latest heat on Capitol Hill to RFK Jr’s clash on CNN over “trust the experts” versus open debate and continued research. And because culture and sports keep colliding, we cover the WNBA’s newest self-inflicted controversy tied to trans inclusion and a team owner confronting teenage fans. We wrap with lighter “game cam” wildlife to end on a breath, then we tell you how to keep up with the show.Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a rating and review if you want more clear takes on New Mexico politics, media bias, cost of living, and the stories shaping national culture.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D