Advancing the Agenda

This podcast previews the upcoming debate between Governor Ron DeSantis (R - Florida) and Governor Gavin Newsom (D - California) which is taking place on FoxNews on Thursday, November 30, from 9 PM to 10:30 PM. I discuss the high stakes in the debate for Governor DeSantis, the Republican candidates in the Presidential race, Governor Newsom, President Biden, Vice-President Harris, and both the Republican and Democrat parties.

REFERENCES

Video of the "Town Meeting of the World" featuring Governor Ronald Reagan (R - California) and Senator Robert F. Kennedy (D - New York) - May 15, 1967

Video of Governor Gavin Newsom on "Hannity" - June 12, 2023

Video of Governor Gavin Newsom on "Hannity" - September 27, 2022

Article by Michael Abramson - Get Rid of the Debate Moderators, The Daily Caller, November 3, 2015

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Listeners can submit questions, and they will be answered in the next episode. Listeners can ask questions via two methods: voice or print. Each method has two ways to submit questions. The directions are below.

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(A) Click on "Send voice message" on the podcast's Spotify ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. Record your question and submit.

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This podcast discusses the Israel-Hamas War, provides an in-depth history and definition of the parties involved, and analyzes the protests and rise in antisemitism in the United States and throughout the world.

The podcast defines terms which one hears on the news such as IDF, West Bank, IRGC, the chant of "From the River to the Sea," etc.

In contrast to previous podcasts, this podcast is focused on providing information rather than persuading for a political point of view.

REFERENCES:

Map of Israel, Gaza, West Bank, Golan Heights, and Surrounding Countries

Article (with Video) of the Tunnel System in Gaza

Article (with Video) of the IDF Pamphlets in Gaza Warning Civilians to Evacuate

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Listeners can submit questions, and they will be answered in the next episode. Listeners can ask questions via two methods: voice or print. Each method has two ways to submit questions. The directions are below.

NOTE: If listeners choose this method, their voice will be played in the podcast in which the question is addressed.

(1) Voice:

(A) Click on "Send voice message" on the podcast's Spotify ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. Record your question and submit.

(B) Email an audio file to [email protected]

(2) Text:

(A) Enter the text of your question on the podcast's Spotify ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠.

(B) Email the question to [email protected]

This podcast discusses the recent three week process to select a Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. It covers why Speaker McCarthy was removed from Speaker, the candidates who were chosen and not confirmed, and Speaker Mike Johnson. The podcast then offers strategies for Republicans to apply in the future. Last, the podcast takes questions from listeners in the "Listener Questions" segment.

Listener Questions. Listeners can submit questions, and they will be answered in the next episode. Listeners can ask questions via two methods: voice or print. Each method has two ways to submit questions. The directions are below.

NOTE: If listeners choose this method, their voice will be played in the podcast in which the question is addressed.

(1) Voice:

(A) Click on "Send voice message" on the podcast's Spotify ⁠website⁠. Record your question and submit.

(B) Email an audio file to [email protected]

(2) Text:

(A) Enter the text of your question on the podcast's Spotify ⁠⁠website⁠⁠.

(B) Email the question to [email protected]

This podcast focuses on the House of Representatives' Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden. It discusses the reasons for the inquiry and how it will function. It also provides a word of caution for the Republicans on the Inquiry.

The podcast then provides some comments on the Second Republican Debate, and it offers some advice for both the candidates and the moderators.

The podcast introduces a new segment: Listener Questions. Listeners can submit questions, and they will be answered in the next episode. Listeners can ask questions via two methods: voice or print. Each method has two ways to submit questions. The directions are below.

(1) Voice:

(A) Click on "Voice Memo" on the podcast's page on either the Spotify app or website. Record your question and submit.

NOTE: If listeners choose this method, their voice will be played in the podcast in which the question is addressed.

(B) Email an audio file to [email protected]

(2) Text:

(A) Enter the text of your question on the podcast's page on either the Spotify app or ⁠website⁠.

(B) Email the question to [email protected]

This podcast features an interview with author and lawyer, Ari Mendelson. We discuss his new political thriller, Consent. Consent is the first novel in the Kingmaker Series.

LINKS:

Ari Mendelson's books on Amazon

Audiobook⁠ of Consent (Free)

The Official Webpage of the Kingmaker Series

The Conservative Book Society: Three Fiction Books You Should Read

Essay by Dennis Prager referenced in the podcast

Video by Critical Drinker

This episode discusses the first Republican Presidential Debate as well as President Trump's interview on Tucker Carlson's show on Twitter.

This episode previews the upcoming Republican Presidential Debate. It gives the details of the debate, offers tips for debate preparation and strategy, and critiques the Republican National Committee's decision to allow newscasters to moderate the debate.

REFERENCES:

Video from the 2012 Republican Presidential Debate which was moderated by George Stephanopoulos

This podcast predicts that the Democrats will make January 6 a big argument in the 2024 Presidential Election. As such, House Republicans need to take steps to defeat the Democrats' January 6 argument. House Republicans cannot leave it solely to the Presidential nominee to defeat the Democrats' January 6 argument. House Republicans should begin their counterarguments as soon as possible.

REFERENCES:

President Joe Biden's Campaign Video

Video of Senator Ted Cruz Questioning the FBI and DOJ about January 6

Reuters, August 20, 2021, Exclusive: FBI finds scant evidence U.S. Capitol attack was coordinated - sources

Newsmax Article: Trump Did Not Cause, Commit Capitol Riots

⁠Video⁠ of Democrats Challenging the Results of the 2000, 2004, and 2016 Presidential Elections

To commemorate the Fourth of July, I read the Declaration of Independence.

This podcast covers the following:

LINKS REFERRED TO IN THE PODCAST

Article by Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich in favor of the compromise deal

Tweet from Congressman Chip Roy against the compromise with a chart comparing the "Limit, Save, and Grow Act" with the compromise deal

Tweet from Senator Rand Paul against the compromise

Text of the compromise bill on the debt ceiling