Agency is another noun that needs to be a verb. Let’s start with a definition: human agency is the capacity to act independently, make choices, and influence outcomes in one’s life and environment. Here are the links to the food stories. Food Safety News with a 2020 story about animal operations, almond trees, and E. coli.… More Democracy Without Agency Isn’t Democracy
Don’t be fooled; if you hear the word loyalty, they’re using the wrong word. Links to good things: Dr Oz on Candy Crush – here’s the ad. Transgender kids and National Health in the UK – let the kids suffer. Trans inmates in Florida claim prison officials conducted breast checks, forced haircuts in lawsuit: report.… More It’s Not Trump Loyalty, It’s Debased Obedience
No, flying a flag, wearing the colors, and saying the words do not make you patriotic. Here’s Elon abusing his sweet young son. And here’s that community tree lighting. Let’s start here: do you remember 1986 when Challenger blew up? Or 2001 when the Twin Towers were hit? How about when America beat Russia in… More Patriotism is a Verb
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. 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. 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
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. In recent years, many have felt an almost visceral impact of living through the Trump presidency. The chaotic political landscape, coupled with the intensity of national crises—from the COVID-19 pandemic to social and political unrest—left emotional and mental scars for millions. Yet, as the next election looms, experts… More Day 28: Yes. Trump’s Vile Behavior Can Trigger Trauma
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. I can’t believe how many times a day I yell at Donald Trump to grow up. I also yell at Elon for this because these man-children have too much power and zero self-awareness. You can add names to the list of adults who behave like children in the… More Day 29: Trump is Too Old and Too Young
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. In today’s landscape of political turbulence and rapid-fire information, it’s hard not to feel exhausted. The challenges keep coming: misinformation campaigns, blatant racism, eroding women’s rights, and seemingly unchecked power in the hands of individuals who use it without regard for public welfare. Figures like Elon Musk or… More Day 30: How to Keep Going When It’s Hard
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Today, let’s reflect. It’s a good time to review how 2017 Trump has morphed into 2024 Trump. I compared his inauguration speech from 2017 and his stump speech at a campaign rally in Waunakee, Wisconsin, just before the Vice Presidential Debate. But before we start, this news just… More Day 31: Trump 2017 vs Trump 2024