Episodes
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Ep98 - College Football Coaching Hires: Who Won & Who Lost
Discussion about the recent college football coaching hires. I speak with guest, Kenyon Ates from the show "The League Ambassadors" about the best and most surprising hires made in 2017.
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Ep97 - College Football: The Bias of Rankings and Conferences
Discussion about college football bias in the rankings and conference standings. I speak with guest, Kenyon Ates from the show "The League Ambassadors" about the NCAA and whether or not there is fairness in the college football playoff system.
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Ep96 - We The People Can Hire And Fire In 2018
Commentary and discussion about the upcoming 2018 election cycle. Analysis of Senate and Governor's races across the country.
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Ep95 - WTH
Commentary about the strange behaviors 45 has exhibited each time the Mueller Investigation advances. Also, discussion about the Senate state election in Alabama, voting implications for 2018 and the unfair college football bowl game rankings and snubs.
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Ep94 - The Real OC: Moving from Red to Blue Politics
Orange County political activist, Barbara Nelson discusses the growing political changes in one of California's affluent counties, demographics, ineffective incumbents to residents changing party registrations. We also take a look at how Orange County mirrors the rest of the US in terms of…
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Ep93 - It's On And Poppin' In The OC
Discussion with Orange County political activist, Barbara Nelson about her efforts to coordinate support for dynamic female candidates taking on incumbents in one of California's affluent counties known for its wealth and being a Republican stronghold.
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Ep92 - The Brazile Factor, Another Mass Shooting and College Greek Life
Review and commentary on the latest revelations about former DNC interim chair, Donna Brazile. Commentary about how the status quo of offering thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting has become useless. Also discussed are disparities and bias used to label shooters as terrorists versus using...
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Ep91 - Strange Times: Again
Discussion and commentary about the Mueller Investigation, the Republicans new definition of what income is now deemed as middle-class in America.
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Ep90 - Fall Riff Part Two – Discussion
Discussion and commentary about the Democratic National Committee Fall Mtgs.
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Ep89 - Fall Riff Part One – Listener Questions and Thoughts on Current Events This Week
Answering listener questions about the Niger situation and the inappropriate politicizing from both size of the aisle
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Ep88 - Another Mass Terrorist Shooting: We Need Sensible Gun Laws to Protect Us
Discussion and commentary about yet another mass terrorist shooting in America. The continued tap dance in congress to protect gun manufacturers has not missed a beat as usual after these types of incidents.
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Ep87 - Puerto Rico in Crisis: Inadequate Response
Discussion and commentary about the poor response of the Trump administration to aid the American Territory after Hurricane Maria. The nonsense tweets and the role of the Jones Act that has crippled the island long before the humanitarian crisis that has now physically destroyed the island.
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Ep86 - Making Money on Negative Energy: The Military and Prison Industrial Complexes
Commentary about the companies making profits off of the negative circumstances of war and imprisonment. Discussion of companies part of the Prison Industrial Complex and Military Complex.
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Ep85 - Equifax Incompetence and Dishonesty
Commentary about the Equifax data breach and steps for consumers to not only protect themselves but also contact congressional officials for regulation for more responsible management of the public's information.
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Ep84 - DACA: What is it and why it needs to continue
Discussion and commentary about the recent elimination announcement of the DACA Program from the Trump Administration.
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Ep83 - Back from the Break: Hurricane Harvey and the Russian Probe
Discussion and commentary about Hurricane Harvey and the latest with the special investigation about the Trump Campaign's ties to Russia.
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Ep82 - America: We Must Do Better
Discussion and commentary about how we need to step up and put racism and racists in their place – out of this country. Commentary about the Southern Poverty Law Center's efforts to empower the public about dealing with this horrible social problems that continues to infect so many in America.
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Ep81 - Charlottesville: Good People Need to Stand Against Racism, No Excuses
Discussion and commentary about the deadly incident in Charlottesville, VA where three lives were lost as a result of racist hate groups gathering to incite violence and promote white supremacy in America.
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Ep80 - Entertainment and Real History
Discussion and commentary about the recent controversy surrounding HBO's consideration for Confederate, a show with an alternative ending portraying the south winning. Review of the new proposed show being backed by Amazon "Black America" which seems to be the clap back to HBO's project. Also, a...
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Ep79 - All the President's Men, they Keep Changing
Discussion and commentary about the latest staffing changes in the Trump Administration. Listener social media call to action, give us your thoughts about the changes.
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Ep78 - Summer Riff 2017 (Part Two)
Answer listener questions about the Republican healthcare bill and the inability to pass anything better than the current ACA. Discussion about some ways registered Democrats who are progressives can do to get involved in the party as well as commentary about the state of how the largest loyal…
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Ep77 - Summer Riff 2017 (Part One)
Answer listener questions about tales from the nepotism files, Donald Trump Jr, the Russian connections, Betsy DeVos' latest revision to roll back student protections from predatory lenders and other current events.
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Ep76 - Equal Justice Initiative (Part Two)
Discussion with guest Evan Milligan from the Equal Justice Initiative about the organization's public education programs. We discuss the organization's effort to educate the public via the Community Remembrance Project as well as provide accurate and documented history about the past practice of...
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Ep75 - Equal Justice Initiative (Part One)
Discussion with guest Evan Milligan from the Equal Justice Initiative about the organization's social justice efforts. We discuss issues with the legal system and the organization's efforts with addressing sentencing inequality with children in prison, issues relative to the death penalty and…
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Ep74 - Definitions for A Strange Time In America
Discussion and commentary about the current state of the US government as well as review of the latest civic terms people look for on search engines. Obstruction of justice, the Emoluments Clause in the US Constitution, and impeachment have become daily buzzwords.
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Ep73 - A Good 'Ole Boy Gets Schooled and Special Elections
Discussion and commentary about the special elections in GA and South Carolina in heavily Republican districts where Democrats have now become competitive in those areas. Review and commentary about the recent Senate hearings.
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Ep72 - Comey Testifies: It's On And Poppin'
Review and commentary about the Senate hearings addressing the firing of former FBI Director James Comey and the ongoing Russian investigation.
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Ep71 - Summertime and the Reading List is Easy
Discussion and commentary about policy issues everyone should watch out over the summer. Also, discussion about recommended books on the 2017 Summer Reading list that listeners should check out.
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Ep70 - Constituents Rise Up!
Discussion with Activist Ellen Montanari the organizer of weekly constituent meet-ups in the CA Congressional District 49 offices of Darrell Issa. We also discuss recent events and the concerns that constituents are concerned about and why people feel they have to have rallies in their district.
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Ep69 - Memorial Day Special
Special discussion about the history and facts about Memorial Day that everyone should know.
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Ep68 - The Hot Mess Express Keeps Rolling
Discussion and commentary about the firing of James Comey and the Russian connections in the current administration.
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Ep67 - Political Hot Potato
Republicans control three branches of government and can't get anything passed because members of congress realize that their constituents are watching and will hold them accountable which will make the 2018 election cycle hard for them to retain their seats. Discussion and commentary about the...
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Ep66 - Income Inequality Is Real
Discussion and commentary about how income inequality has occurred, why it affects so many and how it has nothing to do with the lack of goals or ambition. The rise in the cost of living and how the ability to earn has been changed for the middle and working classes of Americans because of...
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Ep65 - Karma Is No Joke
Discussion about Mike Flynn and his dealings with Russia, warnings from the Pentagon. Review and discussion on what marks 100 days of the Trump Administration.
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Ep64 - Bombs, Book Review and Going Red to Blue in GA District 6
Discussion and commentary about the bombing of Syria as well as remembering what our elders warned us about the military industrial complex. Review of how a millennial is flipping the script in GA's District 6, once a Republican stronghold is now shifting from red to blue.
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Ep63 - The Russian Connection - It's A Real Thing
Review and commentary on the continued connections between the current administration. Russian interests tied to individuals with current or past associations with both the Trump Campaign and the current administration.
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Ep62 - Sold to the Highest Bidder - Your Internet Search History
Review and commentary on the latest move from congress voting to allow ISPs the ability to see an individual's browsing history. Also, more review of the complications of nepotism and roles being assigned to unqualified family members in the Trump Administration.
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Ep61 - More Staffing Drama and a Cruel Budget
Discussion and commentary about the latest appointment in the new administration, Ivanka Trump's elevated role as an advisor to her father. Discussion and commentary about the proposed budget that the administration has released.
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Ep60 - We Got 99 Problems and the Unfounded Wire Tap Distraction Ain't One
Review and commentary on 45's latest claim of being under surveillance by the previous administration. Thoughts on the deepening Russian connection.
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Ep59 - The Hill Hustle On Healthcare (Part Two)
Continued discussion about the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and the financial review of the American Health Care Act. Throwback book review/recommendation.
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Ep58 - The Hill Hustle On Healthcare (Part One)
Discussion contrasting and comparing consumer and patient benefits of both the Affordable Care Act and the American Health Care Act. Book review/recommendation.
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Ep57 - 45 and Company: A Trip With No Luggage
A review and commentary of the latest actions of the Trump Administration.
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Ep56 - The Best Pro-Life Discussion Ever!
As a part of conversations with Millennials that Matter series, this featured episode presents an educational dialogue on Pro-Life matters. Modern times dictate the need for a new approach that should be discussed for real solutions for ending abortion. Discussion with activist, Colleen Dawson,...
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Ep55 - Women's March: America Showed Out Part Two
Highlights of legendary activists who spoke at the events in Washington DC and in Los Angeles. Speeches by icons Gloria Steinem, Angela Davis, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda are featured. Also, monthly throwback reading recommendations are announced.
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Ep54 - Only Two Weeks In - Drama and Prayer
Highlights and commentary of moments from week two of the new administration. National Prayer Breakfast, Apprentice Ratings and more colorful moments in the new administration. Also, a special segment on the pivotal questioning of Rex Tillerson during the confirmation hearings.
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Ep53 - Press Conference, Protest, and Alternative Facts, Oh My
Analysis and review of the Sean Spicer's press conference on the first full day of the Trump Administration. The use of "Alternative Facts" basically, are lies. Additional defense of inauguration attendance numbers in the National Mall on Friday in contrast to the millions of protesters…
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Ep52 - Women's March: America Showed Out
Recap of the Women's March on DC. Review of speeches that captured the spirit and purpose of the walk. Speeches given by actress America Ferrera and Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) are highlighted. Also discussed is the January "Throwback" book recommendation, "Leading from the Front: No Excuse...
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Ep51 - January Book Review - Requiem for a Homeless Part Two
Discussion with author Ponce Ferguson about his book titled "Requiem for a Homeless: Tears and Tragedy of America's Soldiers?
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Ep50 - January Book Review – Requiem for a Homeless Part One
Discussion with author Ponce Ferguson about his book titled "Requiem For A Homeless: Tears and Tragedy of America's Soldiers?
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Ep49 - Looking Ahead to 2017
Discussion about key issues and situations to watch in 2017. Recommendations for past show episodes that cover issues that will surely be on everyone's minds in the new year.
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