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Feeling Blue In A Red State

I am just your average guy. On a normal day, I go to work and come home to watch the news and go to bed. There is nothing about me that "jumps off of the page" so to speak. But lately, when watching the state of the country decline, I decided to take the main problems that our country faces, and come up with some solutions that we are not using. It will likely blow your mind that we are not doing these, what seems so simple, things that could help shape our country into something we could once again be proud of.

  1. 40

    Stop Being Offended! Every Situation Doesn't Have To Have A Victim

    Addressing the issue of wokeness and how it is just as prominant on the right as it is on the left. Talking about just living your best life and stop being so offended about every little thing

  2. 39

    Representative Government. Do We Feel Accurately Represented By Congress?

    This episode I talk about the lack of representation we get from our very own representatives.  The cost to keep them in the job they have grown so accustomed to and the absurdity of some of them.  This episode hits on a lot of issues that are close in everyones hearts and minds.

  3. 38

    What Do We Want Policing In The US To Look Like?

    In this episode we talk about police accountability..  What do we want our police to do and what do we want them not to do.  Its about setting the expectation and holding them accountable to said expectation.   

  4. 37

    The 2nd Amendment. What Does It Really Say?

    This is a discussion about the second amendment and the way it is enforced.  I go over both sides of the arguments and discuss where I think theyre right and where I believe they are flawed.  Then after considering both arguments, I come up with a suggestion that should make most people on both sides happy.  I really hope you listen and enjoy this episode as a lot of thought went into it.

  5. 36

    Welcome Back! To Distopia America

    First episode back for the year.  We outline the future episodes as well as tackle several issues in an abbreviated capacity.  New theme song new digs and new energy for 2023.

  6. 35

    Guns Don't Kill People, People Kill People With Guns

    Revisiting the gun discussion. Discussion over the United States not being able to catch up to the rest of the world when it comes to gun laws.  Why do we keep doing the same things when they are clearly not working. Finally a plead to those hanging us up to dig deep within your concious and vote in some meaningful gun legislation.

  7. 34

    How Dare You Cancel Student Debt You Monster

    All about the Biden administration cancelling student debt for low income Americans.  Weighing in on the Pros and Cons and the political climate after the landmark legislation was signed.  Considering the right wing outrage and calling out the hypocricy of it all.  The second part of the episode discusses the GOP and their striking resemblence of the Nazi party in 1920s Germany.

  8. 33

    FBI Investigates Former President Trump. Is This Finally The End?

    Taking a dive into the FBI and the search warrant performed on former President Trumps beach house.  What does this mean for the former President from a political standpoint and criminal standpoint?  Picking through the misinformation that seems to constantly surround Trump.

  9. 32

    Are We Really This Insane When It Comes To Gun Control?

    Talking about the need for meaningful gun legislation and our governments inability to pass any?  Why is it so damn hard and what can we do to fix it?

  10. 31

    Revisiting The Injustice System. Why Can't We Address This?

    In this episode I talk about mass incarceration and the issues that lead to it.  Whether it be aggressive policing tactics, or prosecutory misconduct, we go over it and talk about possible solutions.  

  11. 30

    Did Democracy almost Die?

    This is an episode talking about polarization and how close our democracy came to dying.

  12. 29

    What on Earth Have We Become?

    Taking a look at just the numbers and statistics on a lot of divisive hot button issues. With these numbers taking a stab at what on earth we should be doing in this country I'd we are to move forward. Issues like the pandemic, gun control, abortion, etc. Looking at these issues with an objective mind and truly trying to come up with some common sense solutions. This was recorded in my truck so I apologize the quality isn't as good as the others but the content more than makes up for that.

  13. 28

    Messing with Texas

    Talking about the unconstitutional abortion law in Texas.  Also covid 19 and masking and or not masking.  Vaccination vs. Anti-vaccination.  The border and whether or not it really is a crisis.  

  14. 27

    Texas and the oppression of a woman's body.

    Talking about Texas and their grand Ole abortion laws that seem to be steering us back in time before women had rights.

  15. 26

    Afghanistan Departure

    Talking about the evacuation of the nations longest war and whether or not it was done correctly.  Then the latest covid news

  16. 25

    The Justice System. We Are What We Continue To Do

    Talking about the racial inequities in the judicial system.  The unfair practices of the entire system.  Police brutality compared to other countries.  Ideas on how to change it.

  17. 24

    Vaccine vs. Anti-vaxers. What Is The Truth?

    Fresh off of a break there was a lot to cover in a short amount of time.  Most of this episode is spent on the facts about the vaccines and the breakthrough cases happening across the country right now.  I stuck to straight up facts and checked opinions at the door.  Also touched on the Jan 6th investigation and committee.

  18. 23

    Dear Company, Invest In Your Workers!

    This episode is a little bit all over the place.  Goes over the hop button issues and differences in the left and the gop.  Also I talk about medicare for all and how to pay for it.  We talk about taxes and the possiblilty of tuition free schools.  There is a lot of information in this episode so you are not going to want to miss it

  19. 22

    Can We Please Move Away From Trump?

    An episode that pleads to an audience to release the burdens of Donald Trump controlling the news cycle.  I discuss the problems of trumpism and the things that led to it and transpired afterward.  I also go over the role of the government and the role that is playing.  

  20. 21

    Is Justice What We Really Seek?

    In this episode, we take you on a couple of hypothetical rides to see if you believe it is justice that we really are after.  Is the justice system really interested in justice itself? Or are they interested in things like conviction rate and cases solved?  The answer along with many more answers are right here.  Enjoy.

  21. 20

    The 2nd Amendment V Gun Control. Is it time something is done?

    Grappling with one of the oldest arguments in this countries history.  What does the second amendment really mean?  Do gun laws really work?  In this episode, I go over the statistics.   What can we do to deter the rising gun violence? Is our right to keep and bear arms more important than the safety of our children?  

  22. 19

    The Border wall and the Keystone Pipeline and their impact.

    Talking about the Pipeline and the pros and cons to shutting down construction.  Also going over the impact of immigration and the impact a wall would have on it.   Digging into the issues of illegal immigration and asylum seekers and our treatment of them.  Finally,  I address the basic stance on issues of the Republican Party and the real life consequences of their beliefs as far as policy goes.  You are not going to want to miss this

  23. 18

    We are gonna be ok

    Going over final thoughts on the outgoing administration.  The hopes for our new administration and how I feel Biden will be as far as a good fit as the new president.  The challenges and how i think he stacks up against these challenges.  The uplifting feel that this moment has as opposed the the feeling of such despair that I have had the last four years.  A positive tone of hope and promise yet to be heard here.  Maybe a new chapter.  

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    Voter fraud my a**

    Talking about the lies and untruths the President and his supporters are spreading.  The link between crime and poverty, and the desire to want to see your fellow Americans thrive rather than looking at them with contempt.

  26. 15

    Crime is the symptom, Poverty is the disease

    Taking a look at prison statistics and crime statistics and talking it out until a real solution is discovered.  You're not going to want to miss this episode.

  27. 14

    Tax Fraud claims go unanswered. What does Joe Biden's America look like?

    The counts are certified.  The discussion on what it is we should expect out of a Joe Biden presidency.  How the anti socialist talks don't really apply to Biden and why he is more a centrist than a progressive.  

  28. 13

    Concede you whiney bitch

    The latest news on the election and the president's refusal to concede.  The spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories.

  29. 12

    The waiting is the hardest part

    Dive into the election saga and results.  Listen to the reaction on both sides and talk about the problems we face as a nation moving forward.  A little bit of everything in this episode.  Hope you enjoy it.

  30. 11

    Twas the night before the election

    Going over polling and who has the lead in what states and why its necessary to get out and vote.  This is a must listen.

  31. 10

    Hypocrisy, narcissism, and tax fraud oh my

    The RBG issue and the hypocrisy of the right.  Trump and his taxes are in the headlines again.  And the divide between the two parties that is tearing the country apart.  

  32. 9

    Bringing solutions with the problems? Trump knows nothing about solutions.

    With so many things happening right now it was hard to get all the issues covered.  Whether it was the police brutality plague or the actual plague we are going through we covered it.  

  33. 8

    Friday night drive.

    Taking a drive and talking about the current events. Unscripted and raw.

  34. 7

    Donald Trump, what is he doing? Why?

    Talking about the Trump administration and their handling of the key issues as the election approaches.  An interview with economics and political expert Jason Paters.  A lot of great insight in this episode that you are not going to want to miss.

  35. 6

    Police Brutality. When is enough going to be enough

    All about the recent police shooting and the riots that followed.  A 17 year old gets dropped off to commit murder and gets to go home.  An episode that I didn't filter because i want my rage to be apparent  

  36. 5

    The Democratic Convention and the choosing of VP

    Giving analysis on the choice of vice president and also on the speeches in the DNC.  

  37. 4

    Republicans vs Democrats. The showdown

    Going over the differences of the two parties and the common misconceptions.  Talk about yet another police mishap.  Blue lives matter.  And going over economic relief and trickle down economics

  38. 3

    Outrage culture, conspiracy theories and gun control

    Thoughts on how to solve the ever looming gun crisis.  Outrage culture winning out.  How the media can make it better.

  39. 2

    The 4th of July and Mass incarceration

    I talk about how celebrating the 4th of July is not about race.  I talk about the injustices that we face regarding the Justice system.  Provide statistics on prison populations and offer up a solution that could dramatically reduce these outlandish numbers.  Plenty of energy and plenty of passion in this one.  You are not going to want to miss this episode.

  40. 1

    Racism. Are we fighting the fight intelligently?

    I dive into the types of racism that we face as a society.  In this episode, I talk about the way we combat racism and suggest an alternative.  You don't want to miss this episode.  It provides a detailed blueprint for the modern warfare we need to use to neutralize racism and stop its spread to future generations.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I am just your average guy. On a normal day, I go to work and come home to watch the news and go to bed. There is nothing about me that "jumps off of the page" so to speak. But lately, when watching the state of the country decline, I decided to take the main problems that our country faces, and come up with some solutions that we are not using. It will likely blow your mind that we are not doing these, what seems so simple, things that could help shape our country into something we could once again be proud of.

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Eric Garretson

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