Heard Tell for Wednesday, March 23th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need on whether all the attention the senator's on the dais for the Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings are getting the political bang for their attention-seeking buck in the high-profile proceedings. We go overseas to review an interview in Der Spiegel that explains the world as Vladimir Putin sees it, how that viewpoint affects everything he does, and how western media keep getting his motivations so wrong despite him being very open about it in plain language. Guest Lillian Tara updates us on Glenn Youngkin's promised education action in Virginia now that the election is over. We talk about the role of education, and since Lillian studies economics, we get into how education and money are topics folks desperately try to keep separate, but are inexorably linked. Also, we touch in with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson who once again finds himself in hot water over something he said, a heart warming story about adoption and giving back, and more on this Wednesday edition of Heard Tell

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On this Heard Tell Good Talks, guest Kelsey Grant of Young Voices joins to talk energy policy, environmental concerns, and the need to re-examine some terms and ideas that have devolved into buzzwords and misconceptions. Kelsey takes the situation in Ukraine as an example of how energy policy must be constantly updated and modified to match world events, and explains why terms like carbon pricing, carbon tax, and emission regulation need to be reclaimed/redefined going forward, and how terminology is not only important for policy directives but can be a barrier to discussion important issues like energy and the environment.

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Heard Tell for Tuesday, March 22th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need on what the caterwauling over the Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings has in common with the March Madness college basketball tournament - besides folks losing their minds over it. Vladimir Putin's "Fortress Russia" plans to economically prepare his country and regime for the kind of sanctions he now faces over his war crimes in Ukraine turns out to be less prepared safe haven and more of a fiscal tomb. Also, we have even more data that the COVID-19 crisis wasn't so much a driver of the mental health deluge among young people as it was a revealing event that exposed and accelerated what was already happening, we will discuss mental health once again as we continually do on Heard Tell. Guest Kelsey Grant of Young Voices joins to talk energy policy, environmental concerns, and the need to re-examine some terms and ideas that have devolved into buzzwords and misconceptions. Kelsey takes the situation in Ukraine as an example of how energy policy must be constantly updated and modified to match world events, and explains why terms like carbon pricing, carbon tax, and emission regulation need to be reclaimed/redefined going forward, and how terminology is not only important for policy directives but can be a barrier to discussion important issues like energy and the environment. Also, Tom Brady's return from a short-lived retirement had a crushing effect on one fan who thought they had a piece of history from the NFL legend's "last game", but there may be a happy ending to that disappointment after all if the quarterback has his way. All that and more on this Tuesday edition of Heard Tell.

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On this Heard Tell Good Talks, guest John Deeth joins us to talk about the Iowa Caucuses and the push by Democrats and others to change or even do away with them. John is an election official that has been organizing the Iowa Caucuses for nearly 20 years and gives an expert, first-hand account of what happened in 2020 that created the electoral disaster, why the caucuses have become something they were never designed to be, and what the future is for them. Also, John talks Senator Chuck Grassley running for re-election at the age of 88, and more Iowa politics

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Heard Tell for Monday, March 21th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need on witnessing Putin's war crimes in real time in Ukraine, and making sure we record, remember, and see clearly what is happening since Russian propaganda insists it is not happening, and there will be those that forever claim it did not. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings are set to begin, but many seem to be gearing up to fight out the last few confirmation hearings instead of the one at hand, and rehashing old grievances and online wars instead of the issue at hand of weighing a Supreme Court nominee. Guest John Deeth joins us to talk about the Iowa Caucuses and the push by Democrats and others to change or even do away with them. John is an election official that has been organizing the Iowa Caucuses for nearly 20 years and gives an expert, first-hand account of what happened in 2020 that created the electoral disaster, why the caucuses have become something they were never designed to be, and what the future is for them. Also, John talks Senator Chuck Grassley running for re-election at the age of 88, and more Iowa politics. Plus, Australia's recent flooding has many there demanding to know why charities like the Red Cross are not doing more, and a great story on how an art gallery is reaching children world wide. All that and more on this Monday edition of Heard Tell.

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Twice On Sunday is Heard Tell's review of the week that was in turning down the noise and getting to the information we need to discern the world we live in. This week:

Actress/Writer Grace Bydalek:

Calvinball COVID Policy, Recalling NYC Shutdown, plus Importance of Arts & Culture

Writer Dennis Sanders:

Union Labor, Worker's Rights, Gig Economy, & the Fall of Sears and Kmart

Commentator Alys Watson Brown:

UK Reckons w/Russian Money & Political Influence, PM Johnson, & America's Role

Economist Jericho Hill:

Gas Prices, Inflation, Economic Implications of War In Ukraine

Activist Regan Farrell:

Sex Workers, Human Trafficking, Rights, Law Enforcement, & Human Cost of PolicyUK Reckons w/Russian Money & Political Influence, PM Johnson, & America's

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On this Heard Tell Good Talks, guest Regan Ferrell of Young Voices joins us to cut through the stereotypes, conspiracy theories, and pre-conceived notions over sex work, human trafficking, and the policy and law enforcement thereof. We discuss how law enforcement are quick to infringe on rights and push the boundaries of civil liberties under the banner of "stopping human trafficking" and cracking down on sex work, but the data doesn't back that up, and as Regan discusses this leads to bad policy that further harms and exploits folks already being victimized both in and out of the system. Regan also uses the recent Super Bowl as an example of how the narratives and headlines over sex work and human trafficking for big events like the big game are loud up front to drive attention and funding, but light on actual convictions, rescued victims, and meaningful change.

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Heard Tell for Friday, March 18th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need on Vladimir Putin's comments on "self-purification" of the Russian people from any dissent against his dictatorship and what it means for the rest of the world and what he is capable of. In domestic politics, Vice President Harris has yet another "comms reset" and staff change, so we get into the ongoing effort for the VP to try and distinguish herself, why it isn't working so far, and why it is such tough sledding for a VP to try and shine in the role. Guest Regan Ferrell of Young Voices joins us to cut through the stereotypes, conspiracy theories, and pre-conceived notions over sex work, human trafficking, and the policy and law enforcement thereof. We discuss how law enforcement are quick to infringe on rights and push the boundaries of civil liberties under the banner of "stopping human trafficking" and cracking down on sex work, but the data doesn't back that up, and as Regan discusses this leads to bad policy that further harms and exploits folks already being victimized both in and out of the system. Regan also uses the recent Super Bowl as an example of how the narratives and headlines over sex work and human trafficking for big events like the big game are loud up front to drive attention and funding, but light on actual convictions, rescued victims, and meaningful change. Plus a YouGov poll is getting strong reaction that deals with the perception the public has on issues and people groups compared to what the actual information and stats on those things are, and a man out for a midnight smoke might have six figures worth of space rock land in his lap. All that and more on this Friday edition of Heard Tell.

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On this Heard Tell Good Talks, guest Jericho Hill is back on Heard Tell, and our economist friend helps us cut through the caterwauling over gas prices and inflation to get to what is really going on, who to blame, who gets credit, and which party has the better narrative at the moment. Jericho also helps explain how uncertainty is one of the biggest factors in the current economic situation, how Ukraine is affecting the global economy, and how things like Russian oligarch money parked in sports teams and yachts change the economic calculus.

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Heard Tell for Thursday, March 17th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need on Ukraine's President Zelensky address the United States Congress and once again calling for a No Fly Zone. We break down why Zelensky is doing the right thing for his country in asking for arms and intervention, and why America and others are right to stop short of a No Fly Zone to support Ukraine. Also, we talk about the Theodore Johnson piece that brings the stats and facts that despite the rhetoric of some on the right Black voters are not only staying with the Democratic Party, but are among the most consistent voting demographics. We'll delve into why that is, what it means, and what lessons both Democrats and Republicans should take and apply. Guest Jericho Hill is back on Heard Tell, and our economist friend helps us cut through the caterwauling over gas prices and inflation to get to what is really going on, who to blame, who gets credit, and which party has the better narrative at the moment. Jericho also helps explain how uncertainty is one of the biggest factors in the current economic situation, how Ukraine is affecting the global economy, and how things like Russian oligarch money parked in sports teams and yachts change the economic calculus. Plus the story of youth caregivers, and how the situation of young people helping to care for elderly, sick, disabled, and others has always been a thing, but in modern times needs addressed, identified, and tracked to get services to those who need it most. All that and more on this Thursday edition of Heard Tell. 

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