America's Talking

Join us for a roundtable discussion on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules, featuring The Center Square's regional editor Steve Wilson, staff reporter Jon Styf, and regional editor J.D. Davidson. In this episode, we explore the significant changes taking place in college sports and the NCAA. We look at the court cases challenging NIL and transfer rules that have led to this upheaval in college sports. We consider the potential consequences for education, high school sports, and taxpayers. Join us as we discuss the future of amateur sports and compensation.

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Join us for a roundtable discussion on new gun restrictions and the legal battles surrounding them, featuring The Center Square's reporters Joe Mueller, Greg Bishop, and Kenneth Schrupp covering Missouri, Illinois, and California, respectively. In this episode, we delve into the nationwide debates surrounding gun control, examining both proposed legislation and ongoing litigation in state and federal courts. Drawing examples from Missouri, Illinois, California, and Hawaii, we dig into the complex landscape of firearm regulations. Tune in for a balanced exploration of the challenging issues at the intersection of gun restrictions and public safety.

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A roundtable discussion on publicly funded stadiums featuring The Center Square's Missouri reporter Joe Mueller, Tennessee reporter Jon Syf, and Virginia reporter Morgan Sweeny. In this episode, we explore the debates over taxpayer funded sports stadiums. We look at how negotiations between governments and sports teams have played out in Virginia, Missouri, and across the country.  We consider the economic impacts of these stadiums - both the benefits they bring to communities and the ways they fail to live up to supporters’ promises. Tune in to hear a balanced look at the difficult questions surrounding taxpayer funded stadiums.

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A roundtable discussion on homelessness featuring The Center Square's Managing Editor Tom Gantert, Washington State reporter Spencer Pauley, and California reporter Kenneth Schrupp. In this episode, we explore the pressing issue of homelessness in America, delving into its stark realities in California, Washington State, and on a national scale.  We consider the impacts of the rising cost of housing, drug abuse, and mental health challenges on the growth of homelessness in recent years. We examine the efforts of different states and cities to find unique solutions. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced dynamics surrounding homelessness and the ongoing struggle to find impactful solutions.

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A roundtable discussion on immigration featuring The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Northeastern regional editor Sarah Roderick-Fitch, and Western regional editor Derek Draplin. In this episode, we explore the impact on major cities like Chicago, New York, and Denver, examining how these urban centers are grappling with the challenges presented by the influx of migrants. We also dig into the responses of communities outside these major hubs, shedding light on the diverse sentiments across different regions within these states. Join us as we analyze the political ramifications of the migrant crisis and discuss what this could mean for the future.

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Roberta Voss is a former member of the Arizona House of Representatives, serving in the House from 1997 through 2003. Voss joins America's Talking to discuss her involvement with Arizona Town Hall. Founded in 1962, Arizona Town Hall is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that educates, engages, connects, and empowers Arizonans to solve critical policy issues.

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Aron Wagner is the CEO of American Cloud. American Cloud's mission is to empower businesses of all sizes to achieve their full potential through the use of innovative cloud computing. Aron co-authored two industry playbooks that helped train and educate the channel on hosting, cloud, data center, and interconnection. Prior to the private sector Aron was an airborne infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division, earned the coveted Ranger Tab, and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

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Michael Strong is the Executive Director of Adolescent Flourishing Initiative (AFI) @ UATX and is one of the most experienced designers of innovative school programs in the United States. He is the author of The Habit of Thought: From Socratic Seminars to Socratic Practice and lead author of Be the Solution: How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can Solve All the World’s Problems.

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Mike Noble is the Founder & CEO of Noble Predictive Insights (NPI), the leading nonpartisan public opinion polling, market research, and data analytics firm based in the Southwest. Noble is a thought leader in public opinion tracking and analysis, known for being a trailblazer in his field. The Center Square, America's Talking Network's sister organization, is partnering with Noble Predictive in the national polling space by launching 'The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll'. Mike Noble's team just completed a poll of 2,500 registered voters across the U.S., 1,000 registered Democrats, 1,000 registered Republicans, and 500 independents.

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Tony Lopes is a first-generation American, CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, real estate professional, bestselling author, coach, and speaker. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from UMass. He worked in the defense industry for 19 years managing multi-million dollar programs while simultaneously building a portfolio of residential income properties. His investments, coupled with his understanding of markets and economics allowed him to retire at age 44. What really drives Tony is sharing his knowledge and experience so that others can achieve financial independence and enjoy the same level of freedom he does.

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