According2Sam Podcast

The immigration crisis is one of the most pressing issues in the upcoming election for several reasons. Firstly, many migrants are poor and rely on government resources, which can strain the resources available to Americans and burden local municipalities. Additionally, crime is a significant concern. Recently revised FBI statistics indicate a 4.5 percent increase in violent crime in 2022, coinciding with record numbers of migrants entering the United States at the same time. The victims of these violent crimes have faced robbery, assault, and even murder. What is Kamala Harris’s record on this critical issue, and how is Trump’s plan to address the crisis motivated by love rather than hate? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #259.

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Kamala Harris's plan to lower food prices has gained attention in the final days of the election, with numerous interviews and town hall events addressing the issue. She attributes the high cost of groceries to corporate price gouging and promises to take federal action to control food prices. However, Harris has not specified which corporations she believes are engaging in this practice. Many economists have criticized her plan, noting that grocery store profit margins are already very low. So, what is the real reason grocery prices remain high despite a decrease in core inflation from a peak of 9 percent? Additionally, how effective has Harris's approach been in controlling prices in past efforts at the federal level? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #258.

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From the moment Donald Trump descended the escalator in Trump Tower to announce his candidacy for president as a Republican, a concerted effort to defame him in the media began. Since that moment, the country has been divided into two factions: those who believe the media's portrayal of Trump and those who do not. Over the past decade, many individuals have come to realize that the media was misleading them about Trump and have switched sides. For instance, JD Vance transitioned from being a vocal critic of Trump to becoming his vice-presidential nominee and one of his staunchest defenders. He attributes his earlier animosity to the media's distorted portrayal of Trump. Increasingly, Americans are relating to Vance's experience. How has the "fine people" lie contributed to the exposure of the media's efforts to demonize Trump? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #257.

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Kamala Harris recently gave an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, during which she was asked about her slogan, "turn the page." Baier reminded her that she is the current Vice President and that she and Biden have been in charge for the past three and a half years, questioning what exactly she intends to turn the page from. She responded, "First of all, turning the page from the last decade in which we've been burdened with the kind of rhetoric coming from Donald Trump which has been designed and implemented to divide our country." Her answer suggests that the only burden facing Americans today is Trump's rhetoric, implying that once he is defeated, the country will be 'unburdened.' However, what other issues, beyond Trump's rhetoric, are Americans currently grappling with, and will Harris do anything to address those burdens? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #256.

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With less than 20 days until Election Day, Kamala Harris is bringing out her big guns in key swing states. The top two heavyweights in her arsenal are former Democratic Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. In recent events over the weekend, they have criticized past Republican administrations while emphasizing the successes of their own presidencies. Their message seems to suggest that returning to greatness requires returning to a Democratic administration, conveniently overlooking the fact that the current administration is already a Democratic administration, having been in power for nearly four years, with Harris as part of it. What does this strategy reveal about their perception of the voters? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #255.

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When Barack Obama first ran for president in 2008, the country was in crisis. We were engaged in multiple wars, and the economy was in recession. Obama made many promises during that campaign, all of which can be summed up in one word: "change." Change was at the heart of the movement he was leading, particularly in terms of economic reform. He drew a clear distinction between Wall Street and Main Street, arguing that the deregulation of Wall Street had led to the financial crisis that caused the Great Recession. Obama pledged to establish new regulatory reforms to ensure that Wall Street would never again threaten Main Street. He promised to create a new economy focused on the needs of Main Street. What other commitments did Obama make in his promise to bring change? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #254.

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In March 2008, as investment banks began to collapse, Democrats were in the midst of selecting their new party leader. The primary featured two candidates: Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Clinton, the wife of former President Bill Clinton, represented the past, while Obama emerged as a fresh newcomer advocating for "change." He criticized the Bill Clinton administration, blaming the banking failures on the deregulation that occurred during that time. Obama accused the Clintons of being too cozy with Wall Street and questioned Hillary’s commitment to holding them accountable after the crisis. He promised to ensure that those responsible for the crisis would be held accountable and vowed to rebuild the economy from the "bottom up." After securing the nomination and winning the presidency, what actions did President Obama take? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #253.

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The devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Helene is beyond words. Entire towns have been swept away, thousands of Americans have been displaced, and hundreds have lost their lives. The hardest-hit areas are in southern Appalachia, including Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee. Many residents remain without power, and washed-out roads have left them stranded without access to food, water, medicine, and other lifesaving supplies. The challenging terrain complicates rescue efforts, making it difficult to reach those trapped in the mountains. It has already been a week, and for some, every day is a matter of life or death. How is the Biden-Harris administration responding to this disaster, and were they prepared? How are Americans coming together to support their neighbors in this crisis? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #252.

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A key element of Kamala Harris's economic plan is her proposed $25,000 tax credit for down payment assistance for first-time home buyers. In a recent interview on the "All the Smoke" podcast, she emphasized that the goal of the plan is to help these buyers get their foot in the door. Matt Barnes, a former NBA player and podcast host, remarked, "They'll grind after that," suggesting that once buyers secure a home and a long-term mortgage with government assistance, they will do what it takes to maintain ownership and meet their mortgage obligations. This philosophy mirrors that of George W. Bush, who, in 2003, signed the American Dream Downpayment Assistance Act to help first-time home buyers get their foot in the door. How did this approach work out for Bush, and is Harris attempting to take us down the same path? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #251.

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Before the housing bubble burst in 2007, a few people recognized the signs and tried to warn the nation. Unfortunately, they were ridiculed as "Chicken Littles" by those reveling in the prosperity. The economy was booming, stock markets were hitting record highs, and it was largely coming from the housing market. Few wanted to believe that a bubble was about to pop, but Dean Baker was one of the naysayers who foresaw what was coming. In August 2004, he wrote in The Nation that the economy was a house of cards and that the housing market was unsustainable. His warning was ignored. Similarly, Peter Schiff began sounding the alarm nearly two years before the crash, but he too faced ridicule from economists on CNBC, and his predictions were also dismissed. Others also recognized the impending collapse, but all were ignored. Why were these voices ignored, and is there a chance the crash was planned? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #250.

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