Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. This is the 110 episode after a brief hiatus from John and Nate.
It is nice to come back on a mid-week episode to talk about the important topics of the past week.
First, it sounds like the Austin bomber killed himself with his own bomb-device. Good riddance.
Secondly, John and Nate discuss the hypocrisy and non-issue of the Stormy Daniels case with Donald Trump. What do we (as a US population) actually care about regarding this case? Is it the right-wing hypocrisy as they try to jump through hoops explaining how they are okay with Donald Trump's actions? All this while they hold the necessity for exceptional morality on a pedestal? Or is the main-stream media trying to make a bigger issue out of this while giving a pass on someone like Hillary Clinton calling inner city African American's "super-predators?" Does the what-about-ism have merit here?
Lastly, Facebook finds themselves in hot water as it is discovered that a data company "Cambridge Analytica" data mined 50 million FB users information without their consent. Worse FB knew about this and did nothing. What does this mean for the future of social media in terms of what we (as a population and consumer base) except from these tech giants? Tune in and find out.

With another shakeup at the State Department, Rex Tillerson will be replaced by hawkish CIA director Mike Pompeo. Donald Trump has continued to communicate that Mike Pompeo shares his values and understands him. This may be an important move with potential talks with North Korea BUT this beg the question.
Should we be enacting diplomacy with strength and fear or cooperation and "love".
The Foreign Service is going through growing pains during the Trump administration and funding is decreasing to the State Department whilst an increase in funding is being felt at the Department of Defense.
How do we best gain the cooperation of our allies? How do we manage the relationships we have fostered over the years, that stand the test of time through presidential tenures? Well tune in and hear about this and the CIA's next potential leader and what?? Military parades? Yes John and Nate discuss that too.

Welcome back to the 108th episode of the ModState Podcast.
It is a new week and the prevailing thoughts in host Nate Wellein's head is this slippery line of nationalism and patriotism. What does patriotism look like to you? What is the definition and what does it entail as a citizen?
To often today our culture quarantines those who do not believe exactly like we do to the far outskirts of their ideology. 2nd amendment supporter? Nazi, anarchist, and complicit in the murder of innocent children. Raise the minimum wage? Communist, lib-tard, snow-flake and Orwellian supporter of an eventual 1984 state.
Is this seriously true of each side if you have a belief that is different from yours? Probably not..but we push that narrative hard. What are the consequences? Tune in and get the ModState perspective.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On episode 107 John and Nate keep it light and discuss varying topics that have happened throughout the week.
Sitting US Senator Tammy Duckworth is the first US Senator expected to give birth while working in the Senate. Should her baby be allowed on the floor?? She certainly thinks so.
Secondly, has the wave of (or apathy) finally hit the United States? Both conservatives and democrats agree that cannabis should be legalized. Senator Booker has just pushed out a bill called the Marijuana Justice Act that will allow for federal legalization.
Will it pass with the intentions that legalization is a step in the right direction for civil rights?
Lastly, Jeff Sessions has laid out a plan for the next 5 years at the Justice Department. What is his plan for America? Tune in and find out!

Show Notes:
1) Senator Tammy Duckworth
https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/08/politics/tammy-duckworth-senate-baby-pregnant/index.html

2) Marijuana Justice Act
https://harvardlawreview.org/2018/01/marijuana-justice-act-of-2017/

3) Jeff Sessions Draft-Plan
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/doj-trump-strategic-plan-civil-rights_us_5a7120c6e4b0a6aa487457b9

Welcome to the 106th episode of the ModState Podcast. It's hump day folks and the boys are back to another Mid-Week Rap.
On this episode John and Nate swap some war stories, discuss President Donald Trump's recent comments about due process and China's new dictatorship, and the recent rants from former aides on mainstream media. Wow!
Lastly, John and Nate discuss the new tariffs that have been imposed on steel and aluminum. Hmm maybe not so good to start a trade war?

Show Notes
1) Tariffs
http://fortune.com/2018/03/02/donald-trump-steel-aluminum-tariffs/

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast episode 105!
This episode is brought to you by SeneGence. To learn more find SeneGence at http://www.senegence.com/ParlezvousGloss

Universal Basic Income better known as UBI has been a fairly well talked about. Since the crash in 08' wages have stayed stagnant while housing, food, and daily living expenses have continued to rise. The wealth gap in this country is arguable at an all time high and more American's are struggling to make ends meet. Sooo...introduce the UBI.
What is the argument from the left? What is the argument from the right? Believe it or not there could be a fairly bipartisan agreement for something like UBI.
Tune in and find out what John and Nate have to say and where they disagree.

Show Notes:
1) Basic Income
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_income

2) Would people work less?https://www.forbes.com/sites/adigaskell/2018/03/05/does-a-universal-basic-income-discourage-work/#629ef384541b

3) http://www.senegence.com/ParlezvousGloss

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast with the 104th episode.
On this geographical region tour we explore the great plains from east of the continental divide and west of the Mississippi River.
What are the economic drivers of this region? What will political factors be in mid-term elections? How does the price of wheat affect a nation?
Tune in and find out!

Welcome to the 103rd episode of the ModState Podcast. On this Mid-Week Rap John and Nate dive back into the 2nd amendment but approach it from the perspective of Florida Governor Rick Scott. As a conservative he has gone against ideology and put forth a list of regulations for gun control.
Is this political suicide? Is he doing what he feels is right because there have been too many shootings on his watch? A deeper philosophical discussion ensues...are all people inherently evil?
Lastly....Johnnie Walker brand has decided to go #JaneWalker. Yes, Black Label, for March, will have a female "Jane" on the bottle. Sooo....SJW's are having a field day with this progression. Tune in and find out more about this!
Thanks for tuning in!

Show Notes

1) Rick Scott
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Florida-Gov-Rick-Scott-to-Gun-Control-and-School-Safety-Plan-in-Miami-Dade-475312123.html

2) #JaneWalker
http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/27/news/companies/johnnie-walker-women-jane-walker/index.html

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast and the 102 episode.
On this episode John and Nate discuss the US Judicial System.
Both sides of the isle argue about "legislating from the bench." What does this mean? What is the structure of the US Federal Judicial system and why does it run the way it does?
Tune in and find out!

Show Notes

1) Conservative (ultra) Perspective
https://www.conservativereview.com/articles/12-reasons-why-federal-judiciary-is-irremediably-broken/

2) Court Structure and Role
http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure

3)Legislating From the Bench
http://harvardpolitics.com/online/legislating-from-the-bench/

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this 101st episode John and Nate explore the 2nd a 4th amendment.
It is important to add a disclaimer to this episode. Neither John or Nate are conspiratorial, and this episode is by no means tin-foil hat. However, Nate lays out an important position regarding 4th amendment infringements that are insidiously happening, as we speak, with little issue from the same individuals who hold the constitution so dear. This isn't an argument about which amendment is more important but what a world will look like in an "Orwellian" state that 2nd amendment purists claim will happen if their, "guns are taken away."
With the repeal of the Propaganda Act that allows for the US government to broadcast propaganda, designed for foreign nations, to be disseminated on US soil coupled with the deconstruction of net neutrality we are far closer to an "Orwellian" state where guns may be meaningless.
Thanks for tuning in and keep engaged!