The Elementary Podcast

Wading through the headlines has a hypnotic effect, time to get focused and find out what's really going on. What are the main narratives in America right now that drive the politics and effect the populace?

A brief primer on how ineffective Trump and the Republican Congress have been in his first 100 days. Their impotence is on display for the whole world to see as their only impetus is to invoke fear and rile up feelings of hatred and division in America. #sad

A weekly reset to refocus and remind ourselves that feeling overwhelmed is natural and there is a solution. Intellectual curiosity is not something to be shamed or looked down upon. Just because we don't see the answer right now, it does not mean the answer doesn't exist.

As 2017 continues to spiral out of control, the media has unified their voice behind the Tomahawk missile strikes. . . why? How does it serve the American people to accept things at face value and line up behind the flag when it benefits only the military-industrial complex and corporate interests?

What did we learn from 2016 and what can we do to make things right again?

The big 3: Intelligence Committee hearings, PutinGate, and Gorsuch, well not much to say about Gorsuch, except just say "no". Nunes crawls back and forth down Pennsylvania Ave exposing the soft underbelly of the spineless Republican Party's wavering loyalty between Trump and the truth. Oh, and how about that Repeal fail by Ryan! Wow, that's gotta sting quite a bit. Let's get some Medicare all up in this bitch, whaddya say?

So, so, so many things to talk about, what can we do to make a difference in the very different world we are now living in?

Does your plan cover your head exploding from listening to Paul Ryan's asinine excuses for the Republican Insurance Plan (RIP)? Now is the time to push for Universal Health Care, start talking about it to everyone, and I do mean everyone.

How do we help everyone?

Progressives. Where do we go from here? The Democratic Party has been crawling towards the right for decades now, can we reel them back in? Or, are they just too far out of reach?

Trump talks tough as his administration circles the drain. His empty promises are fueled by fear and false pride. The only reasonable response is "No."

Trump's idea of American exceptionalism turns the Melting Pot into chicken broth.

How can law enforcement protect and serve those they are ordered to fear and hate? How has the dialogue over Immigration evolved into such a state?

Only one month in, time to fuel up for the long haul. It's up to us to keep pressure on our elected officials if we want anything to happen.

We should care about the Flynn investigation, we should care about the questions raised and most importantly we should care about who's asking them and why. Also, ask yourself, why do I care?

It's hard to stay vigilant and to stay on track when it feels like the wheels are coming off.

The strength of an argument relies on it's integrity not it's intensity. When everything becomes a matter of opinion it's important that your opinion matters.

Feeling pummeled by unpresidential executive orders? Take a deep breath, have a cup of tea and get ready to get back in the fray. This isn't going to end any time soon.

Bracing for impact as Trump aims to dismantle generations of progress.

Executive Orders in a Nutshell, things are about to get real nutty.