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As candidates emerge for the 2020 Democratic ticket several themes are consistent. Universal healthcare is supported by almost all of the Democratic candidates. This means that it is about time John and Nate debated this topic.

Is healthcare a right? What constitutes a right? Almost all Americans agree that the status quo must be changed, but how is our current system working? Everyone hears about universal healthcare BUT none of the current media outlets ever talk about the "nuts and bolts" of a universal system.

Tune in and hear John and Nate have a lively debate about universal healthcare.

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On this episode John and Nate discuss current events related to the President of the United States. Why are the policy, executive orders and foreign policy moves being met with deaf ears?

Why are the things that President Trump does always met with skepticism? Tune in and have a listen. As always send your comments [email protected] or any other social media outlets!

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On this episode John and Nate dive into the SOTU Part II foreign policy.

What is going on in Venezuela, Afghanistan, and Syria. There is plenty of turmoil in the world and what will President Trump do about it?

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On this episode John and Nate break down President Trump's SOTU address to the new Congress and the world. Unity seems to be the major talking point but did it make the mark? Tune in and listen to John and Nate talk about his comments on unity, immigration and abortion. As always let the ModState team know your thoughts. E-mail us at [email protected] ... social media links are front and center on the site.

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The 2020 election cycle has started! Who will challenge Donald Trump on the conservative side? Will the small fracture on the left swing the odds of winning this presidential election in Donald Trump's favor?

All great questions to explore so tune in and have a listen!

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On this podcast episode John and Nate discuss how relevant MLK Jr's message would be today. We argue, however, that the real the question is would it be received the same?

How would progressives today, specifically, receive MLK Jr's message? How would the overall culture at-large receive his message? Tune in and find out.

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In this episode John and Nate break down the government shutdown and reminisce about their experiences with the shutdowns (yes, plural) they endured in the U.S. military years ago.

The team then explores the House of Cards real-life politics that is the current shutdown. The major leadership in Washington D.C play a major role in the continued shutdown.

The border wall is the point of contention in this shutdown. John and Nate begin to ask the questions: What is this immigration issue all about? Why did it take 2 years of not getting something done (with unified Republican government) to now try to blame it on the Dems? Who stands to lose the most here?

Want answers? Tune in!

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On this episode John and Nate dive into both the love and hatred for the President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump. Sometimes the blind hatred for this POTUS creates such blinders that we fail to see what we have in common with others around us.

John and Nate discuss this in the context of the Syrian withdrawal (among other topics).

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Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. It is official, the Democrats now control the House of Representatives until 2020, Nancy Pelosi is the Speaker of the House, record number of women have been voted into office and the government shut down continues.
Before the new year kicks off John and Nate reflect on the pending constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act and the recent power grab by the state governments in Michigan and Wisconsin. Now that the Republican majority has some oversight by Democrats will their power grab in the lame-duck session have any real impact throughout the next several years?
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President Donald Trump has signaled his intent to remove American Troops in Syria and bring them home. This has sent shock waves through the political and military community. Several key figures have endorsed the president's move, and one figure in particular, Secretary of Defense James Mattis, resigned over the matter...BUT what are the other implications? Is this a smart fiscal move? Do we run the risk of established governments taking over in our stead? Many questions and good debate on this episode. Thanks for tuning in!