Today, there was a tornado in Scotts Valley, about five miles up the road. I never planned for my podcast to cover natural disasters, but after the tsunami and Trae Crowder, and now this crazy day of “where are my people? I’d prefer they don’t end up in Oz,” dare I ask what’s next—not going… More It’s Okay to Shine – Happy Holidays!
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Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. In marketing, we design campaigns for markets based on personas. We can have one (lousy marketing) or several (good marketing), and they help everyone understand the core characteristics or traits of the persona. We do many other things, but good marketing starts with knowing the customer and their… More Day 6: What it Means to Be an American
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Important! I neglected to include the improvements made by Congress after the 2020 election. They have made this HARDER to do (thank god) and I have the details at the end of this blog. My apologies for not including this important information. It can still happen, but man,… More Day 7: Trump Doesn’t Need Your Vote
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Here’s a lightly edited transcript of my discussion with Stephen Leuchtman, a Montana pollster. Jen: Hey, everyone! Welcome to the blog. Today, I’m talking with Stephen Leuchtman about polling, Polymarket, and how this influences the elections we’re watching. Let’s start with Polymarket—what’s going on there? Betting on elections… More Day 9: Pollster Stephen Leuchtman on Polymarket and Polls
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. In part one, I explain how Social Security works, who relies on it for survival, and how Trump and the team’s plan to end it in 2030 will hit families hard. Really hard. But it’s worse than that. It turns out the money funding Social Security is a… More Day 11: Ending Social Security Will Kick Everyone’s Ass
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Social Security is like a big safety net that helps people in the United States when they get older, can’t work because of a disability, or when a parent or spouse dies. Let’s make sure we’re all on the same page. Here are some facts. President Franklin D.… More Day 12: What Social Security Does: Simplified
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. As people age, they often lose some control over what they say. This change is called disinhibition. It’s when the brain becomes less able to hold back thoughts that might be inappropriate or offensive. This means older adults, like Trump, might speak more impulsively, without filtering their words.… More Day 15: Understanding Trump’s Recent Bizarre Outbursts
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. My pod today is based on this article by John D. Miller. Below is a transcription of my podcast that includes the article with some additional context. Welcome to the podcast. It is September 17th, and I believe we have about 20 days left until the election. It’s… More Day 21: NBC Exec Admits Trump is an Illusion
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. What if our big problem is white people refusing to change? And what if I told you that if you’re willing to change, you could experience improved cognition and more creativity, discover new traditions, try new foods, and maybe get colored powder thrown at your clothes? That’s because… More Day 22: It’s Time for White Americans to Assimilate
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Imagine if a small group of billionaires and political influencers wanted to reshape America by abandoning democracy. That’s exactly what people like Curtis Yarvin, JD Vance, and Peter Thiel are working toward. Known as a leader in “neo-reactionary” thought, Curtis Yarvin advocates for a government that looks more… More Day 23: Curtis Yarvin & JD Vance’s Anti-Democracy Push
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Donald Trump’s animosity toward the media stems from its power to scrutinize and fact-check his words and policies. By labeling the media “fake news,” he aimed to undermine its credibility, especially among his supporters. This tactic has contributed to a polarized view of the press, where millions distrust… More Day 24: Why Trump’s Media Attacks Endanger Americans
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. The Fourth Estate—the press or news media—plays an essential role in democratic societies, functioning as a watchdog that holds government and other powerful entities accountable. Exposing injustices, corruption, and power abuses is a critical check that reinforces transparency and upholds the rule of law. In this way, the… More Day 25: The Role of the Fourth Estate in Democracy
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. I highly recommend listening to this session. I sat down with Stephen Leuchtman, a polling expert hailing from Montana. Stephen, who has deep roots in rural areas like Montana and Detroit, shared insights on political dynamics often misunderstood by outsiders. With ongoing polling and recent political debates stirring… More Day 26: Stephen Leuchtman Reveals Polling Insights
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. I am writing this because of something my 25-year-old daughter said: “When we switched from Obama to Trump, life got dark, hope died, and everything was awful.” I knew how much I felt the world change in 2016, but based on my daughter’s age at the time, 16… More Day 27: Going from Obama to Trump Hit Gen Z Hard