Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Today, I interviewed guest Stephen Leuchtman, who has been involved in political campaigns for a lifetime. He has great stories and some insights about why polling is not our friend. There are good reasons for this change, and a lot has to do with how we’ve evolved technologically. Gather… More Day 51: Pollster Stephen Leuchtman Explains Polling Bias
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. When discussing what the federal government does for us, we often consider big things like protecting the country and making laws. But the truth is, the government touches our lives in ways we don’t always realize, helping us survive and thrive every single day. From ensuring safe drinking… More Day 52: Thirty Five Ways the Feds Protect You
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Federal agencies play unique and crucial roles in the day-to-day functioning of the U.S. government. They are not just bureaucratic structures but entities with specific missions that contribute to the well-being of all citizens. These missions range from national defense to public health and environmental protection. Operating under… More Day 53: Project 2025 Aims to Break Federal Agencies
Imagine this: Trump wins the 2024 election, but soon after, the GOP decides he’s more trouble than he’s worth. He’s ranting and raving – ketchup is no longer enough; he’s upgraded to mayonnaise (because it’s white, don’t you know). I mean, this isn’t a stretch; he’s exhausting. Could the GOP use the 25th Amendment to… More Day 54: How the GOP Will Replace Trump with JD Vance
In 1949, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established The Fairness Doctrine to ensure balanced and honest coverage of controversial public issues on broadcast media. It required broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on issues of public importance, theoretically fostering an informed public through access to multiple sides of a debate. However, despite its well-intentioned goal of… More Day 55: Restoring Truth to Political Discourse
Here’s today’s challenge: do one thing: acknowledge your Harris/Walz support publicly. Be safe. Don’t take an unnecessary risk, but try to do something that allows someone else to know you’re all in to move forward. Now, let’s talk about my challenge. Fear is a powerful (political) weapon. It can silence voices, paralyze movements, and push… More Day 56: Brave Women, the Time is Now
Two things: Register for the Zoom Debate Watching Party tonight and donate before and after! Today, I wrap up my analysis of the issues by comparing the RNC, Project 2025, and DNC platforms. I’ll examine how they approach national defense, diplomacy, and deportation. Each of these platforms presents a different vision for America’s global role and… More Day 57: Harris vs. Trump on Defense, Diplomacy, and Deportation
I’m calling an audible and discussing the debate today because the big day is tomorrow. It will air at 9 p.m. ET for 90 minutes from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. ABC News anchors David Muir, and Linsey Davis are slated to moderate the debate, which will be broadcast by the network and streamed… More Day 58: How to Watch a Debate! Harris vs. Trump
The policy platforms of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump provide voters with stark choices regarding issues that affect children, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community. On one side, Harris and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) champion inclusivity, equality, and expanded rights for marginalized groups. Meanwhile, Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC), supported by Project 2025,… More Day 59: Harris vs Trump: Kids, Women and LGBTQIA+ Rights
I’m opening today with a few news updates! I wanted to share this Twitter thread by Chris Krebs. I mention him often because of my cybersecurity work; he was the former head of CISA, America’s Cyber Defense Agency. Trump fired him because he said our elections were safe from cyber interference. He discussed Russia and… More Day 60 Harris vs Trump: Social Security, Medicare and Healthcare