1. Financial literacy should be more than just a subject in school—it's a life skill. We emphasize the necessity of teaching kids practical money management early.

2. Traditional Sundays are evolving, but should sports overshadow education and religion? We reflect on how modern priorities shift attention from traditional values and question the impact on our youth's development. Religious education’s place in the school day sparked an interesting debate. Should such activities be integrated into the day or scheduled afterward?

3. Supreme Court decisions can be inconsistent and confusing. We dive into the complexities of Chevron deference and civil forfeiture, echoing the frustration many feel about the unpredictability of judicial outcomes.

4. The Declaration of Independence signers were mostly young revolutionaries, but their average age might surprise you. We highlight the historical significance of these early leaders and draw parallels to today's climate of change and activism.

5. Can censorship and silencing opinions fuel curiosity and rebellion? We talk about how stifling free speech, even offensive speech, may backfire, advocating for the American principle of letting ideas and beliefs be freely expressed and debated.

Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.

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Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.

Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.

Brett Johnson, My Podcast Guy®, is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.