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TrueChat Podcasts
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TrueChat Inc. is a radio podcast network with shows spanning multiple topic areas. We are a movement of Americans to create more responsible media. Learn more and support the movement at TrueChat.org
Episodes
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Looking Back at a Full First Week of February
February began with a bang! Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs won their first championship in Super Bowl 54, in which quarterback Patrick Mahomes was given the MVP award. Several big deals went down on trade deadline day in the NBA, each having the possibility to shake up the standings after…
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Should States Costumize textbooks?
Roughly 12 million students in California and Texas use social studeis textbooks from the same publisher. The books credit the same authors, but the content diverges in ways that reflect the deep partisan divide in our country. Justin and Lance unveil how students are getting taught differently....
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Is Medicare for All the Best Answer?
The United States spent 3.65 trillion dollars on health care in 2018. Despite the astronomical spending, evidence suggests that the U.S. performs worse than some other countries in various areas. Justin and lance speak with Joe Minarik, former Chief Economist of the Office of Management and…
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Let’s Make a Trade: Cleveland Cavaliers
Caleb and JD are joined by 92.3 The Fan’s Tim Grattan to discuss some potential trades for Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward Kevin Love, ahead of tomorrow’s NBA trade deadline. tags: Caleb spinner, JD Swenson, Tim Grattan, 92.3 the fan, TrueSports, podcast, sports, basketball, nba, trade deadline,...
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Does the 2020 Census Matter?
Should there be a citizenship question on the census? The United States government spends approximately 16 billion dollars on the census, but why? Justin and lance answer these questions and more. tags: tsou, census, immigrant, citizen, citizenship, politics, trump, republican, democrat,...
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The Challenges Women Face Today
A recent survey found that for organizations that are profitable, a move from no female leadership to at least 30% representation was associated with an increase of 15% in net revenue margins. Janice Ellig, CEO of Ellig Group and advocate for gender parity, joins Justin and Lance to discuss what...
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The New Technology That Could End Privacy
There is a new face recognition app that is putting privacy in peril. The app has a database of 3 billion images that facilitates idenification in seconds. Justin and lance discuss how this will change privacy in America. tags: tsou, privacy, tech, recognition, indenification, database, internet,...
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What is Sign Stealing in the MLB & Why Does it Matter?
Baseball is back on TrueSports! Caleb and JD discuss what sign stealing is, why the Houston Astros are under fire, and how the MLB reacted to the scandal. Jon Root, the in-arena host and digital reporter and producer for the San Jose Sharks (NHL), and the Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA G-League). As...
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The Business Case for Child Care
With 15 million kids in childcare every week, this industry has a 99.3 billion dollar economic impact and it is responsible for 2 million jobs overall. Justin, Lance and Cindy conclude if the US is providing adequate care or not. tags: tsou, childcare, economics, ced, politics, children…
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Who Will Hoist the Lombardi Trophy?
Caleb and JD breakdown the upcoming matchup between the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, and the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, ahead of Super Bowl 54. The guys look at how both teams earned the chance to play in the NFL’s biggest game, analyze the postseason history of each team, and present...
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What Strategy Is Best for the Democratic Party?
For democats, to win the presidency, you must win the party nomination. But to win the general election you have to appeal to some conservatives. Justin and lance discuss what strategy the democrats should take in order to obtain the presidency. tags: tsou, democrat, president, republican,...
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China Trade Deal - Positive or Negative?
The U.S. and China have signed a trade deal that officials say will lead to a sharp increase in the goods and services sold to China, and provide strong new protections for intellectual property. Justin and Lance decide if this trade deal is a net positive or a net negative. tags: tsou, trade,...
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What Challenges Do Men Face Today
Does anxiety look different in men and how will the balance of household tasks affect men in the future? This is the first installment of a two-part segment on the challenges men and women face. Justin and Lance breakdown information and share their own experiences. tags: current events, issues,...
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The Importance of Supportive Coaching
Coach Tray Huntsman, the founder of Huntsman Elite Basketball, joins Caleb and JD to talk about the importance of supportive coaching in sports. Coach Tray shares his story of how decided he wanted to train athletes for a living, how the Huntsman Elite program has grown over the years, and why...
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Redefining Power - Telling Stories of Impact
Pattie Sellers, Co-CEO of Sellers Easton Media and, joins Janice to discuss her lengthy career telling stories as a journalist and media professional. Pattie spent 30 years at Fortune magazine and developed a unique approach to engaging with people. tags: business, leadership, media, story,...
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Is Youth Vaping a Serious Problem?
According to a survey conducted by the Food and Drug Administration, there was a 78% increase in e-cigarette use by high school students and a 48% increase in use by middle school students. Dr. Soumya Neravetla, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Mercy Health, joins Justin Weller and Lance Jackson from...
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Taking Stock of the Tax Bill After 2 Years
The results are coming in after 2 years of the republican and Trump tax cut. Justin and Lance decide if the tax cut was wise, foolish, or somewhere in-between. tags: tsou, taxes, politics, employment, government, trump, tax bill, defecit, generation z, tax break, walmart, Obama, republican,...
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What a Week - Freddie and the Semis
What a way to start off the new decade! Caleb and JD discuss the firing of Freddie Kitchens, and the latest news in the league-wide coaching hunt, and talk about what losing another head coach means for the Cleveland Browns. Also, the guys break down two of the most controversial calls in college...
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Iran and the Powers of the President?
Presidemt Trump announced economic sanction in response to Iran's launch of ballistic missles against two bases that typically have U.S. personnel present. Justin and Lance answer the question of how much power the president should have. tags: tsou, iran, trump, politics, war, airstrike…
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Children Are Targets in the Online Gaming Environment
Where does privacy end and protection begin? In the world of online gaming, the distinction is not clear, ecspecially in reguards to your child's safety against online predators. Justin and lance search for the resolution of this terrible digital problem. tags: tsou, gaming, predators, parenting,...
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When Science Class Tackles Race
Biology textboooks do not go near the question of wether genetics can explain why African Americans are over represented in athletics and why a majority of American scientists are white. Justin and Lance examine the most effectve way Amercan science classes can educate. tags: tsou, biology…
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New Year, New Team
Caleb and JD kick off the New Year by wrapping up the old one. The guys put a word to their favorite NFL team’s season so far, and relive some of the most memorable sports moments of 2019. In the spirit of the holiday, the guys end with their resolutions, and the most heated Agree to Disagree...
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The Beef With Meat Alternatives
Sales of meat in the U.S. fell in the past 12 months while sales of meat alternatives grew. Justin, Lance, Savanah, and Bradley find reason for the cause of this trend, as well as sample the Impossible Whopper from Burger King. Tags: tsou, meat, food, health, economy, politics, meat alternatives,...
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Should President Trump Be Convicted?
With all the noise of impeachment, Justin and Lance clear the air by providing the history of impeahment and by discussing the most beneficial direction they believe America can go in. tags: TSOU, impeachment, government, senate, house of representatives, president donald trump, voting, politics,...
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TrueSports Christmas Edition 2019
Caleb and JD celebrate the Christmas holiday with a show full of sports stories and holiday memories. Dick LeBeau describes Christmas in the NFL, the guys take a trip down memory lane to tell some holiday sports stories, and then look at the five NBA games airing throughout the day.
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The Hidden Effects of an Aging Population
The American electorate is the oldest it's been since at least 1970. By 2034, the population 65 and older will exceed the number of people under the age of 18. Justin, Lance, Bradley, and Savannah reveal the effects of these trends. Tags: justin weller, lance jackson, savannah copeland, bradley...
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Painting the NFL Playoff Picture
Caleb and JD discuss the upcoming NFL postseason and reassess their predictions for who will play in and win Super Bowl LIV.
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Dangers of the Current Labor Market
Would it surprise you to learn that wage growth is not meeting most economists' expectations? What about if we told you that countless new hires are making as much and, in some cases, possibly more than seasoned veterans? Frank Steemers, an economist from The Conference Board, joins Justin and...
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Nonpartisan Solutions to the Issues that Matter
Wouldn't it be great if there was a blueprint to solving all the nations biggest problems? That's exactly what Ryan Clancy claims to have done in his recent book. Ryan joins Justin and Lance to discuss the future of the United States. tags: politics, climate change, privacy, tech, health care,...
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What You Should Know About the Opioid Crisis
Pastor Rat sits down with Terry to discuss some of the misconceptions around the opioid crisis and review some practical advice for adults and kids. tags: drugs, health, medicine, hospital, wellbeing, advice, life, living, truechat, mercy health
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Why Are Small Towns Failing?
Most Americans live in or near big cities, but our government gives citizens in small towns outsize voting power. Justin and Lance discuss the growing distain rural America has towards the federal government dispite the attempts to heal the divide. Tags: TSOU, podcast, Justin, lance, rural,...
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Importance of the Upcoming College Bowl Games
JD and Caleb analyze some intriguing bowl games and dive into the two semifinal games. Also in this episode, JD gives his take on Paul Finebaum’s comments about Lane Kiffin. With Agree to Disagree and Swenson’s Games of the Week. tags: TrueSports, podcast, sports, truechat, caleb spinner, jd...
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Is Load Management the Most Effective Option?
Caleb and JD explain the practice of load management in sports, and discuss other alternatives to keep players rested and healthy. tags: Load management, Caleb spinner, jd swenson, TrueSports, TrueChat, sports, basketball, podcast, Swenson’s games of the week
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Why You Should Care About Privacy
Each day, Americans surrender their private information. From airports to their place of work and social media to their smartphones, countless entities claim to have your best interest in mind. Justin, Lance, and Lawrence approach the loaded term of privacy in the twenty-first century. tags:...
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Should Kids Do Chores & Why Are Non-Voters Younger
A recent study indicates that the best predictor of a child's success is whether they did chores as a young kid. How can you make your child do chores and what does that have to do with voting? Justin T. Weller and Lance Jackson discuss the answers to this question. Politics, kids, parenting,...
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The Real Benefits of Family Stories
From anxiety and social skills to academic performance, various studies suggest that telling family stories not only creates a sense of identity but has valuable real-world benefits. Justin and Lance discuss the findings and share a few of their own tales. tags: holidays, story, stories, facts,...
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For Women Advanced Degrees Equal A Bigger Pay Gap
Counterintuitively, the wage gap widens as women attain higher levels of education. Justin, Lance, and Olivia discuss the probable reasons for this gap, as well as detail the experience of women seeking higher education. Tags: Justin T. Weller, Lance Jackson, Olivia Jackson, TSOU, wage gap, pay...
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Dick LeBeau: His Life and NFL Career
Caleb Spinner talks with Dick LeBeau about his early life and his career in the National Football League. Also, Caleb provides his take on the Myles Garrett situation and reads Swenson’s Games of the Week.
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States Scramble to Recycle & Some Companies Look to Ocean Trash
The price companies will pay for recyclables has plummeted in the fast few years. What can states do and what opportunities exist for the future? Justin, Lance, and Bradley discuss recycling. tags: economy, china, business, global warming, climate change, recycle, clothes, fashion, future, justin...
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The Key to Winning Talent is Culture!
Susan Story, CEO of American Water, joins Janice to discuss the importance of winning talent and how culture is a major contributing factor. tags: business, economy, ceo, women, leadership, story, success, ellig group, susan story, truechat
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Workers Want Companies to Tackle Social Issues
About 90% of workers say that they feel it is at least moderately important that their organization is involved in social change according to a recent report from The Conference Board. Justin and Lance are joined by Dr. Robin Erickson and Amanda Popiela, the two authors of the report. tags…
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Should Women Get Routine Mammograms?
Many women believe that getting mammograms might be painful. The reality is this only occurs in a very small percentage of individuals. Medical professionals from Mercy Health discuss the benefits of routine mammograms and breakdown some common concerns. tags: health, wellness, health care,...
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How to Simplify Obscure Drug Pricing
Nearly one out of every two Americans used at least one prescription drug in the last 30 days. The United States has some of the highest prescription costs worldwide and the QALY method might be able to lower prices. Justin and Lance explore the pros and cons. tags: health care, medicine,...
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Can Immigration Save Our Cities?
Today, the U.S. is facing slowing population growth and struggling rural economies. What does history tell us about how immigrants might be part of the solution? Justin and Lance are joined by A.K. Sandoval-Strauz, author of the new book, Barrio America. tags: immigration, politics, history,...
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Analyzing ESPN’s Week 10 NFL Power Rankings
Caleb and JD take a look at the ESPN’s latest NFL Power Rankings and provide their take. JD talks about the first college football playoff rankings and explains why Clemson should be ranked above Alabama. On “Agree to Disagree”, the guys give their own CFP rankings. tags: caleb spinner, JD…
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Will Automation Replace Your Job?
A recent Pew Research Survey shows that 85% of Americans are in favor of policy to restrict automation. Should we be concerned about automation and what does history tell us? tags: politics, jobs, economy, worker, pay, wages, robot, automation, technology, news, careers, tsou, truechat, justin...
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Gas Prices are Rising & Electric Car Production is Increasing
With the largest deviation in gas prices nationwide since 2005 and Tesla delivering a record number of electric cars, a lot is happening in the auto industry. What's on the horizon and what can we do to repair our infrastructure? Justin and Lance discuss. tags: economy, gas, prices…
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Fantasy Football: Midseason Check-In
With eight weeks of NFL action behind us, Fantasy Football has reached crunch time. Caleb and JD reassess the best players in each position, talk about players you need to trade for the second half of the year, and some important storylines for week nine. tags: Caleb spinner, nfl, jd Swenson,...
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Why Are Millennials Leaving Big Cities?
Since 2010, New York City has seen a net loss of 900,000 citizens according to the Census Bureau. Justin and Lance analyze why this is happening and the effects of this trend. tags: economy, politics, money, lifestyle, work, life, balance, kids, millennials, gen x, city, country, urbana, rural,...
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Is America's Polarization an Illusion?
Based on economic trends over the last decade, it would seem America is becoming more divided. However, a recent gathering in Texas speaks to the contrary. Justin and Lance discuss our nation's divide and talk about the path forward. tags: politics, news, divide, republican, democrat, poll…
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TrueChat Inc. is a radio podcast network with shows spanning multiple topic areas. We are a movement of Americans to create more responsible media. Learn more and support the movement at TrueChat.org
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