Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today I am discussing the legacy of Jimmy Carter, often described as "the only man in history to use the American presidency as a stepping stone to greatness." I will also touch on New Year's Resolutions and a new Christmas tradition our family started this year of giving each other experiences instead of gifts. I invite you to join me for My first Second Cup of Coffee of 2025.

LINKS:

Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy
https://www.patreon.com/wirelesshogan

NY Times: In the Presidents’ Club, Carter Was the Odd Man Out
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/29/us/politics/jimmy-carter-successors.html

Facebook: Barack Obama on Jimmy Carter
https://www.facebook.com/barackobama/posts/pfbid0MA9RH319vQvzyBa4HHnjufnAYuQLXXnQznCjwdokCedq4LvbW4GZRmmXunFRz6ogl

Washington Post: 11 facts about Jimmy Carter that may surprise you
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/12/29/jimmy-carter-facts-surprising/

Parade: In His Own Words: 54 of Jimmy Carter's Most Memorable Quotes
https://parade.com/celebrities/jimmy-carter-quotes

AP News: Notable quotes by Jimmy Carter
https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-carter-quotes-8ec76ec80d2ca6a86b5d2d828f6fa16d

Carter Center: Guinea Worm Eradication Program
https://www.cartercenter.org/health/guinea_worm/index.html

Independent UK: ‘We give money, we don’t take it’: Where might former president Jimmy Carter’s savings go after he dies?
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/jimmy-carter-savings-inheritance-money-net-worth-b2671368.html

CNN Transcript: Larry King Interviews Jimmy Carter (Aired October 11, 2002 - 12:33 ET)
https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/lkl/date/2002-10-11/segment/00

Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the potential of yet another US government shutdown and the 15th anniversary of the US buried apology to Natives. I also add a few thoughts about my recent travels and speaking events. I invite you to join me.

LINKS

My Second Cup of Coffee: 14th Anniversary of the US government's buried Apology to Native Peoples

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCctoeLHb0Y

AP News: Live updates: Time is running short to avert a government shutdown after funding bill is rejected

https://apnews.com/live/congress-budget-government-shutdown-trump

WSJ News: GOP Struggles for New Path as Government Shutdown Looms

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/government-shutdown-spending-bill-votes-06529c98?mod=hp_lead_pos1

Rainier Avenue Church: Decolonizing Health

https://www.youtube.com/live/MBlYLNrhCLY?si=lVh9Xr4pxRcWABtl&t=696

Purchase Signed Copies of Unsettling Truths

Book Study Special - 10 signed books and 45 minute virtual Q&A with Mark Charles

https://wirelesshogan.com/2022/10/27/unsettling-truths/

Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy

https://www.patreon.com/wirelesshogan

Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am discussing the sweeping pardon that President Biden gave to his son Hunter. This pardon puts him in complete agreement with Donald Trump; that the US Criminal Justice is weaponized and cannot be trusted. As an advocate for Criminal Justice reform, I think we can build on this. But we MUST be willing to critique both sides.

LINKS:

White House: Statement from President Joe Biden

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/01/statement-from-president-joe-biden-11/

AP News: Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter spurs broader discussion on who else should be granted clemency

https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-hunter-pardon-president-trump-e2d0ce366c6980cd31c6717edbc9938a

Washington Post: With Hunter pardon, Biden joins short list of presidents who absolved family

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/02/biden-hunter-pardon-president-trump-clinton/

The Guardian: Trump rails against federal charges and accuses Biden of ‘weaponizing’ justice department

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/25/trump-rails-against-federal-charges-and-accuses-biden-of-weaponizing-justice-department

AP News: Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter

https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-pardons-his-son-hunter-biden-267044df999f1944c05e0ed6c95957cd

Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy

https://www.patreon.com/wirelesshogan

Purchase Signed Copies of Unsettling Truths

Book Study Special - 10 signed books and 45 minute virtual Q&A with Mark Charles

https://wirelesshogan.com/2022/10/27/unsettling-truths/

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. After a short two week break I am back in my studio and thrilled to share a cup of coffee with you. The political news these past 2 weeks has been unrelenting and today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss some tips for surviving the next 4 years of Trump. I invite you to join me.

LINKS:

New York Times: Trump, Visiting New York, Finds a Friendly Crowd at a Fight

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/us/politics/donald-trump-msg-ufc.html

Mayo Clinic: Narcissistic personality disorder

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662

TalkSpace: How to Live With a Narcissist

https://www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/how-to-live-with-a-narcissist/

NY Times: R.F.K. Jr. Scorns Trump’s Fast Food Habit: ‘Really, Like, Bad’ and ‘Poison’

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/rfk-jr-trumps-fast-food.html

Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy

https://www.patreon.com/wirelesshogan

Purchase Signed Copies of Unsettling Truths

Book Study Special - 10 signed books and 45 minute virtual Q&A with Mark Charles

https://wirelesshogan.com/2022/10/27/unsettling-truths/

YouTube: Mark Charles - Why I no longer celebrate #Thanksgiving (and neither should you)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjZEpNjlhrc

Yá'át'ééh. Today is Friday, November 8, 2024. It was 5 years ago that Unsettling Truths was first published. And today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am having a conversation with my co-author Soong-Chan Rah. I invite you to join me.

LINKS:
Preaching at Calvary Baptist Church in Minneapolis
Sunday, November 10 at 10 AM (Central Time)
https://www.calvarychurchmpls.org/sundays

Sunday Nov. 10 at 7-8:30 PM CT
Decolonizing Faith (and Health)
Faith Mennonite Church
2720 E 22nd St.
Minneapolis, MN

Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy
https://www.patreon.com/wirelesshogan

Purchase Signed Copies of Unsettling Truths
Book Study Special - 10 signed books and 45 minute virtual Q&A with Mark Charles
https://wirelesshogan.com/2022/10/27/unsettling-truths/

Soong-Chan Rah

https://www.professorrah.com/

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Thursday, November 7 and #Election2024 is over. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I offer a few thoughts re: a second Trump term in office and my (initial) reactions to the election. I invite you to join me.

LINKS:

AP News:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iimj0j4NYME

Purchase Signed Copies of Unsettling Truths -

#UnsettlingTruthsTurns5

Book Study Special - 10 signed books and 45 minute virtual Q&A with Mark Charles

https://wirelesshogan.com/2022/10/27/unsettling-truths/

Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy

https://www.patreon.com/wirelesshogan

Preaching at Calvary Baptist Church in Minneapolis

2608 Blaisdell Ave

Sunday, November 10 at 10 AM (Central Time)

https://www.calvarychurchmpls.org/sundays

Yá'át'ééh. Today is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. It was 5 years ago that Unsettling Truths was first published AND it's #ElectionDay2024. I invite you to join me for a conversation about walking in beauty amidst some Unsettling Truths.

LINKS:
TEDx: Mark Charles - The truth behind 'We the People' - the three most misunderstood words in US history
https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_charles_the_truth_behind_we_the_people_the_three_most_misunderstood_words_in_us_history

Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy
https://www.patreon.com/wirelesshogan

Purchase Signed Copies of Unsettling Truths
Book Study Special - 10 signed books and 45 minute virtual Q&A with Mark Charles
https://wirelesshogan.com/2022/10/27/unsettling-truths/

Yá'át'ééh. Today is Friday, Nov. 1 (Native American Heritage month) and over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the apology given (actually yelled) by President Biden re: the USA's history of Indian Boarding Schools, during what seemed like a campaign event at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona. I invite you to join me.

Links:

Purchase Signed Copies of Unsettling Truths -

#UnsettlingTruthsTurns5

Book Study Special - 10 signed books and 45 minute virtual Q&A with Mark Charles

https://wirelesshogan.com/2022/10/27/unsettling-truths/

Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy

https://www.patreon.com/wirelesshogan

The White House: President Biden Delivers Remarks at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4iCQT3cD9g

Preaching at Calvary Baptist Church in Minneapolis

Sunday, November 10 at 10 AM (Central Time)

https://www.calvarychurchmpls.org/sundays

Yá'át'ééh. On Thursday, Oct. 24 over My Second Cup of Coffee I discussed two articles I read recently. One on Donald Trump's lack on inhibitions and another on the harmful effects of Baby Food Pouches. Surprisingly, they are not that disconnected. I invite you to join me.

LINKS:
LA Times: Kids are sucking down baby food pouches at record rates. ‘We’re going to pay for it,’ experts say
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-17/baby-food-pouches-healthy-nutrition-parenting

NY Times: Opinion: The Ezra Klein Show - What’s Wrong With Donald Trump?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/opinion/donald-trump-ezra-klein-podcast.html

Book: Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
By: Casey Means MD
https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergy

ThinkProgress: How Big Food Corporations Watered Down Michelle Obama’s ‘Let’s Move’ Campaign
https://archive.thinkprogress.org/how-big-food-corporations-watered-down-michelle-obamas-let-s-move-campaign-85d09b60607b/

VOX: How Michelle Obama quietly changed what Americans eat
https://www.vox.com/2016/10/3/12866484/michelle-obama-childhood-obesity-lets-move

Yá'át'ééh. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 16 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I share some thoughts re: Indigenous Peoples Day. I also touch on AI as well as the 2024 election (both National and Local - to DC). I invite you to join me.

LINKS:

Adrian Dominican Sisters: Indigenous Peoples Day Teach In with Mark Charles - 10-14-2024
https://vod.adriandominicans.org/CablecastPublicSite/show/259?site=16

Denver Seminary: Mark Charles Keynote at Compelling and Credible Witness: The Church and Politics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzjLq8LJn7U

Denver Seminary: The Gospel Initiative

https://www.youtube.com/@denversem/videos

ICT: Spanish colonizers: 'Accept our king, our god − or else'
https://ictnews.org/news/spanish-colonizers-accept-our-king-our-god-or-else

The Guardian: Wednesday briefing: What does Google’s move into nuclear power mean for AI – and the world?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/16/first-edition-google-data-centres-environment

AP News: Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy
https://apnews.com/article/climate-data-centers-amazon-google-nuclear-energy-e404d52241f965e056a7c53e88abc91a

New York Times: Trump Escalates Threats to Political Opponents He Deems the ‘Enemy’
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/us/politics/trump-opponents-enemy-within.html

DCist: D.C. Democratic Party Sues To Keep Ranked Choice Voting And Open Primaries Off The Ballot
https://dcist.com/story/23/08/07/dc-democrats-sue-to-stop-ranked-choice-voting-initiative/

Washington Post: In D.C. election, Initiative 83 push for voting changes is biggest wild card
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/10/13/dc-initiative-83-ranked-choice-primaries-democratic-party/