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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 10 MIN

We Trace A Fugitive Coach Story, Sound The Alarm On A Communist Comeback, And Ask How Long Guests Should Stay

from An Americanist · host Carol Marks

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITA quiet Thanksgiving Eve turns into a sharp tour through community trust, political surprise, and holiday boundaries. We open with a stark update on a missing small-town football coach who fled as investigators moved in on alleged child pornography and solicitation charges. The story forces a hard look at how leaders are vetted, what flight might signal, and how a tight-knit town pivots from pride to suspicion when the facts get dark and emotions run high.Then we widen the lens to an unexpected political twist: the Communist Party USA appears on ballots again after decades and secures small but notable wins. We unpack why local races matter so much, how symbolism shapes voter reactions, and where media narratives feed selective outrage. Along the way we wrestle with praise, sarcasm, and the double standards that dominate public life—who gets grace, and who gets dragged—for the same behavior.Finally, we bring it home with a candid look at hosting during the holidays. A fresh survey says most people hit their limit at six days for houseguests, with fewer grace days for in-laws and more for kids and parents. We talk hotels versus spare rooms, the dignity of personal space, and how clear boundaries can keep love intact when the guest list grows. It’s a conversation about consent and capacity—from the headlines on your feed to the people on your couch.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s prepping guest towels, and leave a quick review. Tell us: what’s your firm stay limit, and do you draw the line at the sofa or the hotel?Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to [email protected] and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks  Music by Alehandro Vodnik from PixabayBlog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog 

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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A quiet Thanksgiving Eve turns into a sharp tour through community trust, political surprise, and holiday boundaries. We open with a stark update on a missing small-town football coach who fled as investigators moved in on alleged child pornography and solicitation charges. The story forces a hard look at how leaders are vetted, what flight might signal, and how a tight-knit town pivots from pride to suspicion when the facts get dark and emotions run high. Then we widen t...

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