Best Dave Conley Podcasts (2025)

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Gun Control's Dead End: Why Bans Flop and Mental Health Holds the Key to Real Change 19:30

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley unpack the nuances of gun control in America, revealing why total bans fall short and targeted regulations matter more. They stress mental health's pivotal role in curbing gun violence, weaving in state-specific laws, proactive steps, and social drivers like poverty and hopelessness. Blending personal stori…

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Gun Violence Exposed: Poverty's Grip, Isolation's Toll, and Targeted Fixes Beyond Bans 19:28

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Dave Conley and Jerremy tackle America's gun violence epidemic, showing how urban youth, rural residents, and veterans face distinct threats. They favor targeted interventions over sweeping bans, stressing fixes for poverty and mental health. Highlighting just three universal U.S. gun laws, they advocate for enhanced education and training akin to …

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America's Gun Rift: Cultural Clashes, Suicide Surge, and the Overlooked Health Crisis 22:43

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley dive into the fiery debate on gun ownership in America, unpacking cultural divides between urban and rural views on firearms. They spotlight gun violence stats, where suicides—especially among veterans—dominate, tying into a broader mental health emergency. Comparing firearm deaths to heart disease and car …

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The Making of PSYCHOCANDY by The Jesus and Mary Chain - featuring Jim Reid and William Reid 1:45:05

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For the 40th anniversary of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s landmark debut album, Psychocandy, we take a detailed look at how it was made. Growing up in East Kilbride, Scotland, brothers William and Jim Reid had their lives changed by punk and both made plans to start their own bands. When they had trouble finding like-minded musicians in their town, th…

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Homeownership Hurdles to Gun Policy: Creative Fixes and Pro-Human Paths 17:27

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Dave and Jerremy tackle housing affordability for younger generations, critiquing outdated 30-year mortgages and political neglect, while advocating creative financing like owner deals and better financial education. They stress civic education for participatory democracy, then preview a pro-human gun series—focusing beyond control on suicide epide…

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Reviving Civic Duty: Why Votes Matter and How to Engage the Disengaged 19:17

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Jerremy and Dave explore civic duty as a virtue, spotlighting guest Tyler's take on voting as personal integrity and Rob Richie's push for ranked choice voting. They dissect why many—especially youth—skip elections, proposing bold shifts like making voting "cool," mandatory participation, incentives, and a national holiday to transform apathy into …

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America's Voting Crisis: Fraud Fears, Gerrymandering, and the Path to Real Reform 17:26

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Jerremy and Dave explore civic duty as a virtue, spotlighting guest Tyler's take on voting as personal integrity and Rob Richie's push for ranked choice voting. They dissect why many—especially youth—skip elections, proposing bold shifts like making voting "cool," mandatory participation, incentives, and a national holiday to transform apathy into …

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AI's Election Threat: From Voter Holidays to Misinformation Mayhem 17:51

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley, joined by Rob Richie, debate a national voting holiday inspired by Puerto Rico's communal model to boost turnout beyond mail-in options. They stress civic education for teens, blending critical thinking with hands-on voting simulations. Probing AI's role in campaigns, they warn of deepfake risks eroding tr…

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Safe Seats Exposed: Gerrymandering's Grip on Voter Power and Reform Paths 23:46

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley, with guest Rob Richie, unpack the Voting Rights Act's fading safeguards amid Supreme Court challenges, fueling discriminatory practices and polarized safe seats. Rob details his partisan voting index invention, spotlighting 95-99% incumbent retention and non-competitive districts. They explore fixes like p…

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87% of Races Decided Before Election Day: How Primaries Silence Your Voice 15:34

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley expose how gerrymandering and low-turnout primaries rig 87% of House races, leaving just 7% of voters in control. Guest Rob Richie, president of Expand Democracy and co-founder of FairVote, traces his reform journey from family legacy to pushing ranked choice voting and proportional representation. Diving i…

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The Making of TRAMP by Sharon Van Etten - featuring Sharon Van Etten and Aaron Dessner 1:36:30

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In celebration of Sharon Van Etten’s breakthrough third album, Tramp, we take a detailed look at how it was made. Growing up in New Jersey, Sharon Van Etten studied music by learning several instruments and singing in the choir. After graduating high school, she went to Middle Tennessee State University to study recording. Though she started writin…

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Preview: Fela Kuti: Fear No Man 37:00

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Subscribe to ⁠Fela Kuti: Fear No Man.⁠ In a world that’s on fire, what is the role of art? What can music actually…do? Can a song save a life? Change a law? Topple a president? Get you killed? In Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, Jad Abumrad—creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, and Dolly Parton’s America—tells the story of one of the great political awakenings…

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Economic Crush: Tariffs, AI Fallout, and America's Farming Deflation Trap 17:42

2M ago17:42

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Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome expose economy-crushing forces, from tariffs slamming soybean exports to China and Wall Street-favoring bailouts over farmers, to AI's unintended fallout jacking local energy bills. They predict massive food price deflation amid rural pain, warn of an AI-fueled stock bubble burst, and tease future dives int…

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Navigating Global Chaos: Market Bubbles, Ukraine Escalation, and Crony Capitalism Exposed 16:21

2M ago16:21

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley tackle surging global instability, from U.S. government stock buys in lithium amid cronyism threats to capitalism, to escalating U.S. military aid in Ukraine despite failed peace talks. They unpack U.S. interventions in Latin America, puzzling stock market highs ignoring economic pain, and AI's role in infl…

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Government Shutdown Chaos: Congressional Failures, No Accountability, and Military in the Streets 16:52

2M ago16:52

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley dissect the federal government shutdown, drawing sharp parallels to historical standoffs like Trump's 35-day border wall battle. They blast congressional inaction and zero consequences for officials dodging duties, while probing impacts on essential services and the economy. The talk heats up with Chicago's…

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Beyond Political Theater: Build Power In Your Vote and Life While Leaders Play To The Camera 19:55

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Congress skirts rules while voters face the consequences. Jerremy Alexander Newsome, Dave Conley, and Tyler Todt challenge you to reclaim voting power and personal responsibility—building daily leverage through mindset, habits, and positive contagion in your community. If the political stage is rigged, step off, vote smart, and act. Timestamps: (00…

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Your Feed Isn’t The Truth: Cutting Through Algorithmic Noise for Smarter Choices 19:51

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Same country, fractured realities. Jerremy Alexander Newsome, Dave Conley, and Tyler Todt reveal how algorithmic feeds twist news, why speed kills accuracy, and how a moral compass sharpens your decisions. Discover reforms like spending caps that empower voters over noise. Timestamps: (00:00) When “news” becomes entertainment (04:06) The moral-comp…

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Hope, Hype, and the Ballot Box: Breaking Out of “Lesser-Evil” Politics with Tyler Todt 16:07

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Voters are fed up with broken promises that vanish post-election. Jerremy Alexander Newsome, Dave Conley, and Tyler Todt expose donor influence and voter ID debates, asking: if the system fails, what’s your move? A raw look at disillusionment—and why personal responsibility beats political hype. Timestamps: (00:00) Why “change” keeps disappointing …

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Deepfake Bitcoin Traps: How AI Identity Theft Crushes Trust in a Post-Reality Nightmare 16:57

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Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome expose the chilling rise of deepfake scams, with Jerremy sharing how fraudsters clone his identity for Bitcoin cons promising quick riches. They warn of AI's post-reality blur, where voices fool even family, eroding social trust and markets. Shifting to hope, they push education as the fix for financial vul…

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White House UFC Insanity: How Gladiator Distractions Mask Gaza Carnage and Free Speech Assaults 25:12

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley roast the wrestling-prez spectacle of UFC on the White House lawn as Rome-level bread and circuses, designed to bury horrors in Gaza and Ukraine where civilian slaughter reigns unchecked. They blast bipartisan military force obsessions over humanitarian fixes, decry government censorship, and rally for free…

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H-1B Fee Chaos and Deepfake Deception: America's Surreal Shift from Policy Swings to AI Scams 15:34

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley slam the massive H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000, unraveling its chokehold on businesses through inflated costs and indentured servitude vibes. They connect the dots to raging inflation, looming interest rate cuts, and a president's unchecked grip on immigration policy. Amid surreal White House antics, they …

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From France's Riots to U.S. Borders: The Immigration Bonds Fueling Global Chaos 23:55

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Dave Conley and Jerremy draw stark parallels between unrest in France and the UK and America's brewing storms, from immigration strains to economic woes and civil war risks. They debate government curbs on addictive substances, the push for productive economies over extractive ones, and Trump's volatile take on international conflicts. Crises in Uk…

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Epstein Files to AI Nightmares: The Hidden Crises Eroding Trust and Wealth 23:47

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Hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy tackle America's mounting socio-economic pressures and political divisions in this raw discussion. From public backlash over Charlie Kirk's death and misused Nazi labels to the sting of tariffs, soaring credit card debt, and unemployment, they expose economic fault lines. Ethical red flags in AI advancements emerge via…

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Charlie Kirk's Death: The Vile Celebration Exposing America's Online Toxicity 26:07

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In this episode of Solving America's Problems, hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley unpack the rebranded show's mission to confront timely crises and deep societal fractures. They dissect the raw emotional and moral fallout from Charlie Kirk's controversial death, highlighting the perils of online culture, the backlash of celebrating dea…

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AI's Election Takeover: From Education Gaps to Algorithmic Overlords 24:45

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What if AI turns elections into a rigged game? Jerremy, Dave, and Reed confront AI's role in politics, from manipulating outcomes like Cambridge Analytica to amplifying polarization amid Gen Z's civics voids—doubting moon landings while glued to screens. They envision reforms: smarter education, rebellion against tech traps, and pragmatic reps to c…

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From Gerrymandered Chaos to Fair Districts: Unlocking Real Voter Power 29:37

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Tired of politicians redrawing maps to rig wins? Jerremy, Dave, and Reed dismantle gerrymandering as democracy's silent manipulator, birthed in 1812 and now supercharged by data. They spotlight solutions like county-line districts and tech upgrades to foster competition, while stressing civic education's role in preparing generations—think mock ele…

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Gerrymandering's Grip: Why Your Vote Feels Silenced Before Election Day 18:32

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Ever wonder why your ballot feels rigged from the start? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley, with guest Reid Bauman, expose gerrymandering as the stealth thief distorting democracy, locking in extremes and sidelining voices amid low voter trust (just 59%). Drawing from raw first-vote tales—like Reed's 2008 firehouse debut—this episode …

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The Vote That Doesn’t Exist: America’s Missing Right to Vote and the Electoral College Trap 31:52

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The U.S. Constitution never guarantees the right to vote—and that gap still shapes democracy today. Jerremy and Dave expose how the Electoral College distorts representation, how felon disenfranchisement silences millions, and why reforms like ranked-choice voting could reset a two-party system at war with itself. A system without universal access …

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Digital Democracy’s Dilemma: Can Online Voting Survive Hackers, CEOs, and Big Tech 19:21

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More than 130 million voters never cast a ballot. Why? Because gerrymandering, voter ID laws, and felon disenfranchisement turn democracy into a maze. Jerremy and Dave reveal how politicians redraw maps to lock in wins, why ID debates leave millions shut out, and how outdated rules and money in politics fuel distrust. The barriers aren’t glitches—t…

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Barriers to Ballots: How 130 Million Voters Are Ghosted by Democracy 20:00

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More than 130 million voters never cast a ballot. Why? Because gerrymandering, voter ID laws, and felon disenfranchisement turn democracy into a maze. Jerremy and Dave reveal how politicians redraw maps to lock in wins, why ID debates leave millions shut out, and how outdated rules and money in politics fuel distrust. The barriers aren’t glitches—t…

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Redefining Immigrant Greatness—From Exploitation to Reform 25:01

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What makes a valued immigrant—credentials, or the ability to endure and build? Jerremy and Dave expose the realities of human trafficking and labor exploitation, challenge America’s fixation on credentials, and highlight stories of resilience such as Olga’s deep patriotism. This finale ties personal narratives to systemic reforms, asking how Americ…

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Scarcity is a Lie—How America Can Absorb the World and Prosper 22:42

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What if America isn’t full, but underperforming? Jerremy’s math shows the U.S. could house 8 billion people with land to spare, and history proves the economy adapts. From the Great Depression’s 25% unemployment to the 2008 crash’s 15%, downturns didn’t break the system—they reshaped it. Layered on top: how U.S. foreign policy pressures fuel migrat…

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The Making of WRITER'S BLOCK by Peter Bjorn and John - feat. Peter Morén, Björn Yttling and John Eriksson 1:46:38

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In celebration of Peter, Bjorn and John’s breakthrough third album, 'Writer’s Block,' we take a detailed look at how it was made. When Peter Morén and Björn Yttling started playing music together in high school, they bonded over a shared love of guitar rock. When they moved to Stockholm after high school, they met John Eriksson, who was a trained p…

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Immigration’s $8.9 Trillion Reality—Why Politics Keeps Failing America 15:19

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After 100+ deep dives, Jerremy and Dave cut through the confusion: immigration adds $8.9 trillion to GDP yet the system is choked by bureaucracy, a 4-million-case backlog, and the whiplash of presidential power shifts. From Dave’s personal evolution on the issue to the story of a Florida accident shaped by four administrations’ conflicting rules, t…

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Beyond Dumplings & Job Myths: The Cultural Truths Most Americans Miss 16:24

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Why don’t Russians put ice in their water? Why do Americans believe immigrants “steal jobs”? In this sharp, often hilarious finale, Olga and Svetlana bust open cultural clichés while unpacking why first-generation grit looks different—and why it may be the secret to America’s edge. From work ethic shocks to economic facts, this conversation reframe…

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ICE to Innovation: AI, Processing Power, and Immigration Solutions that Scale 17:40

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A shrinking workforce. Birth rates in freefall. Four million visas in limbo. America’s future may hinge on re-engineering immigration from scratch. Olga and Svetlana return with tactical fixes: repurpose ICE agents into processors not enforcers, unleash AI to slash delays, and build digital mentorship highways that accelerate integration—from day o…

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Rebuilding Immigration: Two-Year Visas, Credit Scores, and Fixes That Might Actually Work 18:38

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Ready to retire the empty rhetoric? Olga and Svetlana—survivors-turned-architects of reform—lay out bold proposals to flip the system on its head: two-year renewable visas, merit-based citizenship scoring, and removing the shortcuts reserved for the wealthy. Tackling jealousy within immigrant communities and the myth of scarcity, this episode deliv…

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From Circus Dreams to Citizenship: The High Cost of America’s Immigration Maze 26:07

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What does it really take to earn the American Dream? Olga Kay, a 16-year-old Russian circus performer turned entrepreneur, and Svetlana Newsome, who arrived with $300 and lion-hearted grit, peel back the curtain on a system with 4 million pending cases and punishing wait times. From family-splitting delays to decades-long legal loops, this episode …

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Bitcoin Legal Tender and Epstein Files: Crypto Hype Meets Broken Promises 13:38

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Closing the series, Jerremy and Dave skewer Ted Cruz's Bitcoin as Texas legal tender—too volatile at 7% weekly moves for real currency use. They dismantle Candace Owens' claims on France's First Lady, then blast the admin's retreat on Epstein files and client list as a trust-shattering betrayal—demanding transparency to lock up child abusers, no ma…

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Medicaid Cuts and Food Insecurity: Handouts vs. Hand-Ups in a Debt-Ridden America 21:23

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Dave and Jerremy debate Medicaid and SNAP cuts, flagging child food insecurity risks in a rich nation while backing RFK Jr.-inspired tweaks to junk food subsidies for better spending. They slam administrative bloat hitting Trump voters, tie into skyrocketing housing costs and endless tax burdens, and question taxes amid $38 trillion federal debt—pu…

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EPA Rollbacks and Ukraine's Grind: Deregulation Wins vs. Nuclear Brinkmanship 17:53

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Jerremy and Dave expose Trump's EPA climate rollbacks, slamming wasteful solar and wind grants in mismatched spots while advocating nuclear pushes and grid overhauls amid "drill baby drill" rhetoric. They highlight Ukraine's brutal conscription scraping 60-year-olds, Russia's nuclear stockpile, and the "no military solution" reality—rejecting escal…

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DC's Homeless Chaos: Trump's Federal Takeover and the Fed's Untouchable Grip 19:20

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In this current events kickoff, Jerremy Newsome and Dave Conley dissect Trump's push to federalize DC police, deploy the National Guard, and relocate homeless encampments far from the Capitol—linking to broader homelessness fixes like workforce integration in depopulated cities. They expose the Federal Reserve's shadowy independence fueling uncheck…

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From Scarcity to Abundance: The Immigration Fixes America Desperately Needs 30:57

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It's 2025, and immigration lawyers are still mailing PDFs to government scanners. Melissa Harms and the hosts explore game-changing solutions: point-based visa systems, state-sponsored immigration programs, and AI-powered processing. The choice is clear—embrace an abundance mindset that built America's economic dominance, or watch our archaic 1946 …

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The $240,000 Problem: How Immigration Fees Create Indentured Servants 16:39

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The hidden costs of America's immigration system go far beyond government fees. Melissa Harms reveals how prevailing wage requirements force companies to pay H-1B workers exorbitant salaries with the intent to protect US workers. Moreover, foreign workers become trapped in "indentured servitude" for decades, unable to change jobs or leave the count…

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The Making of A RIVER AIN'T TOO MUCH TO LOVE by Smog - featuring Bill Callahan 1:33:50

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For the 20th anniversary of the Smog album, A River Ain’t Too Much to Love, we take a detailed look at how it was made. Bill Callahan began recording music under the name Smog in 1988 and releasing music on his own label, Disaster. After signing with Drag City early on, he released a series of albums in the 1990s and continued into the early 2000s.…

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Paper Planes and Brain Drain: America's Medieval Immigration Lottery is Bleeding Talent 16:39

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Every year, America educates the world's brightest minds—then kicks them out. Immigration attorney Melissa Harms exposes how our archaic H-1B visa system forces Silicon Valley companies to mail paper applications like it's 1925. With only 85,000 visas for hundreds of thousands of applicants, Stanford PhDs have the same 25% lottery odds as entry-lev…

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From Conflict to Solutions: How Business Can Fix Immigration 14:13

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After heated debate, common ground emerges. David Williams calls out media propaganda fueling division while Steven Orr champions platforms for dialogue. Both agree: private sector innovation beats government gridlock. Their solution? Technology-driven verification, employer vouching systems, and AI-powered processing. As Orange County's 34th riche…

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California Burning: When Immigration Debates Get Personal 29:17

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Tensions explode as David Williams and Steven Orr clash over California's immigration crisis. With the state running massive deficits while providing extensive services, David argues we've "acted irresponsibly" bringing in workers as agricultural production declines. Steven counters that America has "unlimited resources" and survived worse. The hea…

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AI at the Border: Tech Solutions for America's Immigration Crisis 27:27

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Can technology fix what politics can't? Steven Orr reveals how Japan's biometric systems process immigrants in minutes while the U.S. still demands physical photos. With 3.7 million court cases and judges handling 4,500 each, guests explore how AI and blockchain could revolutionize immigration processing. From personal stories of USCIS bureaucracy …

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Medieval Systems, Modern Stakes: When Immigration Hits Home 17:52

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America's immigration system operates at parchment speed while modern crises explode. Hosts Jerremy and Dave dive deep with guests David Williams, CEO fighting human trafficking, and Steven Orr, whose wife's green card journey made policy personal. They expose how 79% of Americans support immigration yet 55% want it reduced—revealing a broken syste…