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Episode 326: The End from 2022-07-25T07:00

It's been a good run, but after 10 years, this show is done. I appreciate all my listeners on whatever point on the political spectrum you might be.

I have a few parting thoughts, some rem...

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Episode 325: Will Alito’s Leak Mean the End of the Roe? from 2022-05-16T20:11:39

A leak out of the Supreme Court suddenly made abortion and Roe v Wade the main topic of outrage from the Left. But, aside from whether or not the opinion aligns with yours, what are the reasons ...

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Episode 324: Papers Push a Narrative / Elon Buys Twitter / Disney Goes Political from 2022-05-09T07:00

When the perp is black, papers bury it. There was quite a backlash to Elon Musk buying Twitter. Disney is going woke. Will it go broke?

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Episode 323: Ukraine War / Hunter Biden laptop / Florida Parental Rights bill from 2022-04-11T07:00

Biden seems to call for regime change in Russia. The media are starting to admit the Hunter Biden story was buried. The Florida Parental Rights in Education bill get smeared.

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Episode 322: Rampant Inflation / Refusing Service / The Debt Limit from 2021-11-01T07:00

How's Biden handling the rampant inflation? Is it ever right to refuse service based on politics? Which side doesn't want to deal with a debt ceiling anymore?

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Episode 321: 9/11 20 Years On from 2021-09-11T12:46

In this episode you'll hear my 9/11 memories, a listener's memories, and a Romanian's ruminations on how we came together in the days following. 

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Episode 320: Death Wish for Children / Reconsider This: James Younger / Afghanistan from 2021-08-30T07:00

The UK's NHS is continuing to kill children. Update on James Younger. And Afghanistan.

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Episode 319: Some Good News from 2021-08-16T15:41:53

This time out, we're going to have just good news. No conservative commentary. (Well, maybe just a little bit.)

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Episode 318: Representing What You Disagree With / Big Tech Exceptions from 2021-07-19T12:38:26

Why would you voluntarily seek to represent a group that you disagree with? Do we need to make "private company" exceptions for Big Tech?

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Episode 317: Censored for Stating the Obvious / COVID Unemployment Benefits Downside from 2021-05-31T07:00

Can you be censored for stating basic facts? Is there a downside to the enhanced unemployment benefits?

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Episode 316: What Happens When You Politicize Everything? from 2021-04-26T07:00

Everything seems to be about politics lately; chicken sandwiches, pillows, airlines, and sports. That's not a good thing, and I get into why.

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Episode 315: The Crush of Illegal Immigrants / Jack Phillips Still a Target from 2021-03-31T02:18:58

Why all the illegal immigrants rushing the border? Why is Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cake Shop still in court?

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Episode 314: New Definition of “Terrorism” / Kids in Cages / “Equality Act” Observation from 2021-03-05T08:00

When is a terrorist not a terrorist? When is a cage not a cage? When is women's sports not women's ports?

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Episode 313: Impeachment Season 2 Review / RIP Rush Limbaugh from 2021-02-22T08:00

My review of "Impeachment" season 2. My review of the impact of Rush Limbaugh.

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Episode 312: COVID Restrictions Lifting (Now) / Problematic School Names from 2021-02-08T08:00

Many COVID restrictions lifted so soon after Biden's inauguration. San Fran cancels various school names, some for hilarious reasons.

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Episode 311: Executive Orders Are the Order of the Day from 2021-01-26T01:29

A look at some of the executive orders of the Biden administration

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Episode 310: Mob Violence is Always Wrong from 2021-01-18T08:00

The idea that mob violence is always wrong is (or should be) non-controversial. But apparently it isn't quite that simple for some.

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Episode 309: Boycott Backfire / A Personal Gift / Listener News Site Suggestion from 2020-12-17T08:00

A boycott backfire, a very "personal" gift, and a listener suggests a balanced news site.

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Episode 308: Illegal Immigration Trends / Political Gaffes / A New News Source from 2020-12-07T08:00:07

When Trump started his term, illegal immigration started to trend down. With Joe Biden the presumptive President-elect, what do you think that trend is doing now? Politicians make verbal gaffes;...

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Episode 307: A Wider View of Election Night / Choosing Your News Channel from 2020-11-23T08:00

Down-ballot wins for Republicans. How do you choose your news station

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Episode 306: 2020 Election Thoughts from 2020-11-09T08:00

My thoughts on the 2020 election.

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Episode 305: The Last 4 Years from 2020-11-02T08:00

A shortened episode to mention just some of the good news of the last four years, and what to do in order to keep it going.

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Episode 304: Un-locking Down / Judging Amy / Twitter Blockage from 2020-10-19T07:00

Another YouTube video against locking down, except this is not just another crank. Judging Amy Coney Barrett. Social media shuts down sharing of an article.

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Episode 303: Listener Contributions; Pandemic, Police, and Election Prep from 2020-10-05T14:38:15

Listeners write about their pandemic experience, defunding the police, and a group supposedly preparing for violence from the Right if they lose the electi

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Episode 302: RBG to ACB on SCOTUS from 2020-09-29T07:00

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to take her place has turned DC more upside down than it already was.

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Episode 301: Systemic Racism from 2020-09-21T07:00

"Systemic racism" is a phrase we hear a lot of these days. What is it and how can it really be dealt with?

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Episode 300: Listener Questions, and the Guy Behind the Mic from 2020-09-07T07:00

I celebrate episode 300 with some listener question about me and the podcast.

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Episode 299: Reversal of Transgender Study / Last of a Political Type / Mailing Your Ballots from 2020-08-18T21:48:21

Large study of transgenders reverses its conclusion. Last of a political type is gone. The problems with mass mail-in voting.

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Episode 298: Demands of Black Lives Matter / Demands of History from 2020-08-11T07:00

The Black Lives Matter organization is starting to make demands of businesses. Also, getting history books out of school until they are "fair".

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Episode 297: That Honest Conversation / The Price of Media Accountability from 2020-07-27T07:00

Can we have that honest conversation about race? And what is the price of an accountable media?

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Episode 296: Stories and Data; One Black Man’s Journey from 2020-07-20T07:00

Coleman Hughes looks at the stories and data behind police shootings as a black man.

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Episode 295: Welcome the New Warriors Against Cancel Culture from 2020-07-13T07:00

Cancel culture is real. It's been practiced against conservatives for years, but now that liberals have been targeted, the Left now decides it's bad. Welcome!

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Episode 294: Redefining Words Redefines Law from 2020-06-29T07:00

The Supreme Court did it again. Once,they redefined the word "marriage". Now they've redefined the word "sex" in such a way that it could very well bleed through to other parts of law and cultur...

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Episode 293: George Floyd; The Incident, the Protests, the Riots, and How We Go Forward from 2020-06-15T07:00

I discuss George Floyd's death, the protests, the riots, questions of systemic racism, and how we can move forward from here. On the way I ask a few questions that really require an answer.

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Episode 292: Outrageous Political Statements from 2020-05-25T21:47:40

Outrageous statements from politicians predate Donald Trump. And a listener lets us know how God got her family through this pandemic.

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Episode 291: Post-Pandemic Predictions from 2020-05-18T07:00

A listener gives us her thoughts about what a post-pandemic economy might look like.

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Episode 290: (Non-)Bothered Democrats / Cuomo v God from 2020-05-11T07:00

Are Democrats bother by having an old, white male at the to of the presidential ticket? Does God get any credit from Gov. Andrew Cuomo?

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Episode 289: Not Casting Blame / Grieving Our Losses from 2020-04-28T12:48:47

During the height of the pandemic, I can't blame politicians for incorrect decisions in those circumstances. And it's OK to grieve over people we have lost and lives that have changed so drastri...

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Episode 288: The Death of the #MeToo Movement from 2020-04-20T07:00

The #MeToo movement had a good run. Democrats and the media, unfortunately, have killed it.

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Episode 287: Thoughts During the COVID-19 Shutdown from 2020-04-07T07:00

Some things we have learned or enjoyed or missed or lost. Entertainment during isolation.

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Episode 286: Good News on the Coronavirus Front from 2020-03-30T07:00

In this episode, I talk about some of the good news that is all around us during this pandemic.

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Episode 285: Political Lesson from the Coronavirus / The Minecraft Library from 2020-03-23T07:00

There are political lessons to be learned in the Coronavirus pandemic. Hiding censored journalists' work in Minecraft.

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Episode 284: Super Tuesday, 2020 / Unions For Thee But Not For Me from 2020-03-09T07:00

A few thoughts about Super Tuesday, 2020. A liberal media site extols the virtue of unions, but doesn't want their employees to unionize.

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Episode 283: Prepare But Don’t Panic / A Lesson For Chris Matthews from 2020-03-02T16:53:12

Prepare but don't panic over the Coronavirus. Chris Matthews gets a lesson, but does he learn it?

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Episode 282: Marriage Slippery Slope In Action / Funny and Disturbing Quotes from 2020-02-24T16:13:08

Polygamy is quickly becoming the next stop on the slippery slope. Democrats say the dardest things.

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Episode 281: Budget Cuts? / Would Dems Vote For a Socialist / Reducing CO2 from 2020-02-17T08:00

Might we get actual budget cuts? How many Democrats vote for a socialist President? Who led the world in CO2 reduction?

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Episode 280: Iowa Caucus Debacle / Impeachment Thoughts / Hillary Sued from 2020-02-10T08:00

What lessons the Iowa Caucus debacle has for us. Finally, my thoughts on the impeachment. Hillary Clinton getting sued by a Democrat.

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Episode 279: Border Wall With No Wall / Saving Women’s Sports from 2020-01-27T08:00

Illegal border crossing plummet. Defending women's sports for women.

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Episode 278: Socialist on Social Media / The Economy Works for the Poor / Minors Getting Abortions from 2020-01-20T08:09

A socialist fail on social media. The economy is working for those who need it most. Massachusetts may make it easier for minors to get an abortion.

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Episode 277: Global Deaths / Keeping a Child Alive / Regulation Record from 2020-01-13T08:00

What caused the most deaths last year? Trying to keep your child alive is no just a UK thing. Trump sets a regulation record.

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Episode 276: Canada’s Queues / Boris Wins / Christmas Music from 2019-12-16T08:00

As Democrats continue to push more socialized medicine, reports keep repudiating it. Conservatives win big in the UK. Who wrote all those beloved Christmas songs?

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Episode 275: Not Learning From Others’ Mistakes / NATO Promise Kept from 2019-12-09T08:00

Why would one state adopt policies that failed in another? And a promise kept regarding NATO.

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Episode 274: Chick-fil-A Chickens Out / Sued for Exposing the Truth / Identifying as Black from 2019-11-25T20:00

Chick-fil-A may have surrendered to the rage mob. Expose author sued for $2 mil for telling the truth. Identifying as black.

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Episode 273: Whistleblower Fired / How Impeachment Affects Dem Presidential Candidates / Richard Dawkins is Rethinking Christianity from 2019-11-18T15:42:08

A whistleblower was fired. An impeachment affects the presidential candidates. An atheist rethinks the usefulness of religion.

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Episode 272: Interview with Brian Kilmeade, “Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers” from 2019-11-05T08:00:49

An interview with Brian Kilmeade, of Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" about his book "Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory That Changed American History".

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Episode 271: #SaveJamesYounger from 2019-10-28T07:00:42

A 7-year-old boy is the latest victim in a sexual orthodoxy that will not let you disagree with it.

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Episode 270: A Medical Miracle and a Medical Monstrosity from 2019-10-14T07:00:09

Good news and bad news on the Medical front.

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Episode 269: The Lesson of the Cricket / Accidental Hero Gets Smeared, Media Hardest Hit from 2019-10-07T07:00:22

A cricket and a 6-year-old as a picture of our immigration system. A reporter smears an accidental hero, and it boomerangs.

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Episode 268: NYC Backs Down / Newspaper Problems / Making Theft More Attractive from 2019-09-30T05:00:36

NYC backs down on restrictions to freedom. Newspapers have a big problem today. California makes theft more attractive. (Guess what happens?)

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Episode 267: The Smearing of Brett Kavanaugh from 2019-09-23T05:00:59

More smearing of Brett Kavanaugh with unproven allegations.

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Episode 266: Proof of Planned Parenthood Perfidy / NRA Struggles With San Fran from 2019-09-16T07:00:14

Court testimony proves PP sold intact babies for their body parts. The NRA fights back against San Francisco.

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Episode 265: There Is No “Gay Gene” from 2019-09-09T07:00:24

A large study of sexual preferences and activity determines there is no "gay gene". What are the ramifications.

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Episode 264: Mental Health and Transgenders / A Democrat’s Value of Life from 2019-09-02T07:00:10

More data about transgenders and mental health. Does Beto O'Roarke value human life?

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Episode 1: An Introduction from 2012-06-14T05:00:17

This is the very first episode of my political and cultural opinion podcast, “Consider This!” We’ll be coming to you on a “semi-irregular” basis, meaning that a show comes out when I have something...

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