The Washington Affect

The DAR formed during a wave of patriotic interest in the late 19th century, partly in response to women being excluded from the Sons of the American Revolution. Early efforts focused on preserving Revolutionary War history, but it quickly grew into a major service organization.Notable projects include:* Maintaining historic properties and a museum at national headquarters in Washington, D.C. (featuring decorative arts and exhibitions).* Supporting DAR Schools and educational initiatives.* Marking patriot graves and contributing to war efforts (e.g., during the Spanish-American War and World Wars).* Current focus on America’s 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) in 2026, with events, patriot markers, educational programs highlighting diverse patriots, and community celebrations.Prominent past and present members include First Ladies (e.g., Caroline Harrison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosalynn Carter, Barbara Bush, Laura Bush), politicians, military officers, and entertainers.Today, the DAR describes itself as a volunteer service organization whose members reflect a range of backgrounds and local communities, with an emphasis on heritage, education, and patriotism.My Special guests today are Laura McDonald and Carol NicholsLaura McDonald is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She currently holds the office of Recording Secretary for her local chapter in East Texas.She and thousands of other members of the DAR are fighting to RESTORE and preserve DAR as a women’s only genealogical society.Carol Nichols is a venture capitalist, a retired Banker with a passion for helping women succeed. She is a native of Austin, Texas and has resided in Dallas for over 40 years.Carol’s leadership journey began when she was elected President of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapter at University of Georgia in 1978.Visit our websitehttps://daughtersadvocatingrestoration.org/Share the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1659132851538607Visit the Daughters Restoration YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@daughtersrestoration This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

764 has been described by the FBI as a “new form of modern-day terrorism,” one that preys on the innocence of preteens and teens, coercing them into acts of self-harm, sexual exploitation, and even suicide—all livestreamed for the amusement of an audience of digital sadists. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

Their verbiage has become so filled with vitriol towards our country that it’s getting impossible to listen to anything that they spew, because it’s almost always against our way of life.What is equally frustrating is their brainwashed followers, who at a moment’s notice, will drop everything to create a protest against anything or anyone that the powers to be want or desire, their paid social media influencers and the Main Street media platforms that have joined with them to spread their propaganda, false hoods, and utter the nonsense that they pontificate. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

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Trump announced that he will signing an Executive Order to address the use of mail-in ballots and the use of electronic voting machines.Want a hint of what the EO is going to include? I have a discussion with someone who is close to the matter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.It is not a single disease but a term for a group of symptoms caused by disorders impacting the brain. Common types include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia.Symptoms can range from forgetfulness and confusion to difficulty with communication and daily tasks. Dementia is progressive, meaning it worsens over time, and primarily affects older adults, though it is not a normal part of aging and unfortunately, it’s starting to affect younger adults.Early diagnosis and support can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.On today’s show, Janet Rich Pittman joins me as we discuss Dementia – the causes, the treatment and what can be done to reverse the symptoms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

According to Meriam Webster dictionary, the definition of tariff - a schedule of duties imposed by a government on imported or exported goods or in some countries, a duty or rate of duty imposed in such a schedule, a schedule of rates or charges of a business or a public utilityAccording to Meriam Webster dictionary, the definition of tax – a charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes or a sum levied on members of an organization to defray expenses.So, are tariffs and taxes interchangeable? Yes, they are.We have one side that states that tariffs are terrible, the other side is in the full approval – they are both taxes.On today’s episode we take a look at tariffs, taxes, rules, and regulations – they are intertwined. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

DEI Exposed This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

The Founders never thought that anyone would want to make a career in DC. Their idea was to go up for a limited time, serve the country in a respective manner, then go back home and let someone else have another opportunity to serve. Doesn’t seem to be working that way, does it?We seem to have far too many politicians who got elected, that never intend on coming back home to their communities, not as an average citizen anyway.When is enough, enough – This is not what the Founders intended definitely didn’t intend for an individual to get elected as a young or middle-aged person to stay in office until they grow old, have problems functioning, and pass away while in office. But this has become the norm in DC, and no one intends to change things, that is unless they are forced to. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

My guest today is Allen Mendenhall, Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor in the Sorrell College of Business and Executive Director of the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy.There is little doubt that you’ve heard about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Environmental, Social Governance (ESG).These three policies have infiltrated the colleges, seeped into the K-12 educational system and caused Corporate America to reshape their hiring policies and at times dramatically altered their go-to-market strategies.In just a few years, the drive to install the mindset of these Alphabet social justice programs onto society has, at times, turned generations against each other, caused an upheaval in education across the country and created undo challenges to the business community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

What do you know about tariffsDonald Trump has indicted that he will begin imposing tariffs on countries once he takes office.There are some in the media, along with economic experts say this is a terrible idea, it will increase inflation, and cost people jobs.While others claim that that applying tariffs will protect jobs and drive towards for a more “free trade market” across the globe.What do you know about tariffs? In your opinion, are they good or are they bad?Let’s find out, on today’s show, John Sophocleous, a retired economic instructor, joins me as we discuss the confusing topic of tariffs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

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The 15-Minute City concept may not be exactly what they want you to think they are. It's a environmentalist dream come true. No vehicles and potential control over where and how you live. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

Janet Rich Pittman joins me as we discuss Dementia and the potential effects of the COVID19 vaccine on the mind and body.For more information on episode This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

Discussion with Stanley Ridgley author of Brutal Minds - The Dark World of Left-Wing Brainwashing in Our Universities This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

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