Policy Not Politics
by Justin Cotton
Ever wondered if your vote actually counts? Have you found yourself paying property taxes and wondering the heck it actually pays for? Teachers buy their own supplies, so where does all of that funding from the state go?Here at Policy Not Politics we take a moderate stance on divisive issues by giving you just the facts and allowing you to make your own informed decisions.Our goal is not to convince you to join one party or another, but to help educate you so that when you make choices that can impact yourself and your community, they come from a place of knowledge, not ignorance. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/policynotpolitics/support
Episodes
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Boise City Councilman TJ Thomson Talks Animals Rights
In light of what's going on in the world these days, it's easy to overlook problems that still plague our own community. Standing apart from the crowd, former Boise City Councilman TJ Thomson has dedicated years of his career to fighting animal cruelty, revamping and updating animal codes both in...
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Dr. Bill Brandenburg Talks Healthcare, Covid, Mental Health
When it comes to healthcare it might seem like the whole industry is out to get you but there’s one doctor stepping away from the conventional mold, Dr. Bill Brandenburg. Whether it’s working in his clinic, Wander Medicine, and providing compassionate, cost-effective, transparent care to his...
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Dom Gelsomino Talks Policy Not Politics
This week we have the show’s first interview with our guest, Dom Gelsomino. As an independent consultant and Meridian Parks and Rec commissioner, Dom has worked with both sides of the political aisle to find solutions to issues that face all of us and is here to share his thoughts on issues like...
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The History Of America's War on Drugs
Millions of deaths later and a trillion dollars spent, America’s War on Drugs has still not achieved what it set out to accomplish back in 1971. With so much controversy and bloodshed surrounding the War, it’s important to understand the history behind it so that you know exactly how we got to...
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American Food Waste - A Thanksgiving Special
“Give a man a fish and you'll feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” Truer words have rarely been spoken but does that mean we should allow that man to starve while he learns? For 1 in 10 Americans, that seems to be the case. As we give thanks at dinner this…
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Your Vote Matters : Concerns and Fraud
We've all heard the same lines used again and again and again. "My vote doesn't matter" "One vote never made a difference" "Why bother? The whole thing is a fraud anyways" "Republicans/Democrats never win here! Why would I vote for one?" What if I told you that I can prove that your vote matters...
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Why Policy, Not Politics? The Backstory of the Show.
Have you ever found yourself wrestling with questions about the world, feeling hopeless and unsure what you can do to make an impact? I know I have. For many years I worked in different capacities in order to make my mark on the world, help those less fortunate, and make sense of it all. The...
About this show
Ever wondered if your vote actually counts? Have you found yourself paying property taxes and wondering the heck it actually pays for? Teachers buy their own supplies, so where does all of that funding from the state go?Here at Policy Not Politics we take a moderate stance on divisive issues by giving you just the facts and allowing you to make your own informed decisions.Our goal is not to convince you to join one party or another, but to help educate you so that when you make choices that can impact yourself and your community, they come from a place of knowledge, not ignorance. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/policynotpolitics/support
Hosted by
Justin Cotton