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An Americanist

Carol Marks

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Welcome to An Americanist Daily, your go-to solo podcast for a quick and snarky dive into the current events and politics shaping our nation! As a daily extension of the An Americanist blog, I’m here to break down the headlines that matter—Monday through Friday—without the fluff and filler. In each bite-sized episode, I tackle the latest political news, dissect current events, and share my unfiltered thoughts, all with a sprinkle of humor and a touch of sass. From legislative shenanigans to ...
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The Long Jump

Peter Doesburg

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A mix of opinions, interviews, thoughts, news, business and generally interesting topics from the perspective of a 38 year old Dutch stay-home dad living in NL. Going beyond frontpage news and diving deeper into the stories behind people, developments and culture.
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Big Wake Up

Mark Baker

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A quick 5 min Podcast Every Weekday Morning for you to grab and listen to over breakfast, in the car or on the school run - the latest frontpage news, quiz, birthdays and brainteaser for The West Midlands and South Wales Each Morning !
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you ever wondered what truly matters when society's beauty standards come crashing down? Today's episode dives deep into the liberation that comes from challenging what we're told defines us as women. I'm starting my weekend on a bittersweet note—spending precious hours with my grandson before he heads to Arizona for a mont…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Something's seriously wrong with our work culture when investment bankers are literally working themselves to death. A Milwaukee firm recently forced junior employees into crushing 110-hour workweeks, resulting in hospitalization and organ failure. These young professionals faced 20-hour days and couldn't leave their desks even …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT When principles collide with practicality, where do we draw our moral lines? This episode dives deep into several contentious issues where faith-based values and contemporary social challenges create complex ethical dilemmas. We begin by examining how GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding platform, is defending its decision to ho…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The sun is shining brightly in Alabama as we unpack three newsworthy stories that showcase the bizarre juxtaposition of our current reality. First, an astonishing military mishap in the Red Sea where a $56 million F-18E Super Hornet fighter jet slipped off the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier and plunged into the waters below…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to [email protected] and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE S…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Wisdom doesn't come from sermons – it comes from scrapes, burns, and learning on our feet. Today's special birthday episode features an impromptu conversation with a guest celebrating 63 years of life lessons acquired the hard way. Our birthday guest offers a refreshingly counterintuitive perspective on gaining wisdom: "Get out …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The American education system has become ground zero for our nation's most heated cultural battles. From religious expression to gender identity policies, the classroom is now where opposing worldviews clash with mounting consequences for families. Colorado's proposed "Kelly Love Act" represents a troubling development for paren…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to [email protected] and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE S…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The rain pours down in Alabama as I share my excitement about attending tonight's minor league baseball game – a rare late evening out that hopefully won't be dampened by the weather. But something more concerning than rain clouds is brewing in our military installations across the country. Military leadership is experiencing a …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Easter Monday brings a mix of solemn reflection and heated debate as we discuss Pope Francis's unexpected passing and what this means for Catholics worldwide – both devout and those who've stepped away from regular religious practice. The conversation takes a sharp political turn when examining former President Trump's recent "t…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Why do we call it "Good" Friday when it commemorates such a tragic event? This question launches us into a thought-provoking exploration of faith, justice, and contradictions that define our modern landscape. The episode takes a serious turn as we examine the troubling background of Carmelo Anthony's family spokesperson, Dominic…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The UK Supreme Court has finally drawn a line in the sand, ruling that transgender women cannot be legally considered women for certain sex-based exceptions. This landmark decision arrives at a time when defining womanhood has become unnecessarily complicated despite biological reality being self-evident. Yet, as we dig deeper i…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT What happens when late-night comedy hosts start blaming their own political tribe for election outcomes? Today we're unpacking Jimmy Kimmel's surprising Rolling Stone interview where he points fingers at "liberal cancel culture" for Trump's victory while simultaneously calling Trump supporters "animals" - a contradictory stance …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Starting with a sharp, satirical take on Katy Perry's recent suborbital space adventure, this episode dives into the absurdity of celebrity overreaction to brief experiences. Perry's 11-minute journey somehow transformed into a profound spiritual revelation, complete with claims of seeing "the universe's heartbeat" – a stark con…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you ever wondered what happens when online critics attack your creative work? Today's candid morning musings explore my decision to disconnect from YouTube after facing harsh criticism from a commenter who called my podcast "garbage" with "lazy and ineffectual" ideas. This revealing look at handling online negativity sets t…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Presidential power takes center stage as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer faces fierce Democratic backlash after appearing alongside President Trump at a White House signing ceremony. What began as a scheduled private meeting to discuss the future of Selfridge Air Force Base transformed into what one anonymous Democratic opera…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Headlines that make you stop and say "What?" take center stage as we examine two troubling stories dominating the news cycle. First, the case of Emily Nutley, a 43-year-old teacher at an elite Catholic boys school who admitted to having sexual relations with a 17-year-old student before attempting to blame her husband's "neglect…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Leadership turmoil continues to plague the Internal Revenue Service as Acting Commissioner Melanie Krause becomes the third chief to resign in just four months. Her departure, coming at the height of tax season, appears to be a direct protest against a controversial data-sharing agreement that will allow taxpayer information to …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT When our political principles clash with our personal choices, who holds the moral high ground? Today's episode dives into the fascinating contradictions of public figures whose actions seem to contradict their stated values. We begin with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive firebrand representative who was recently photog…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The stock market is tumbling, tariffs are triggering uncertainty, and amidst it all, Donald Trump delivers a stark message to Americans: "Sometimes you have to take the medicine to fix it." This candid admission signals a dramatic shift from traditional political reassurances, acknowledging that economic transformation often req…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT We dive headfirst into the escalating tension between Judge James Boasberg and the Trump administration over the controversial use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for deportations. This legal showdown reached new heights when the judge suggested holding administration officials in contempt for allegedly ignoring his order to turn …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to [email protected] and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE S…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Censorship, political maneuvering, and surprising revelations dominated yesterday's news cycle – but how much did you actually hear about? In this eye-opening episode of An Americanist, we pull back the curtain on a critical censorship hearing that received minimal mainstream coverage. Matt Taibbi's Capitol Hill testimony reveal…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A fresh start and exciting news highlight this episode as I reveal my brand new blog project: AnAmericanist.com! After returning from a quick Tunica getaway, I share my vision for this new conservative platform that delivers blunt takes on politics and pop culture while aiming to include younger patriots in their 30s who are mak…
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