1. Ohio and NCAA Football Incident

• Ohio State loss leads to NCAA rule change.

2. Buckeye Institute Lawsuit

• Suing the University of Michigan for non-compliance with FOIA.
• Alleged violations of Supreme Court decisions regarding race in admissions.
• Civil rights violations under section 1983 of the US Code.

3. Stellantis and the Transition to Electric Vehicles

• Jeep’s transition to all-electric vehicles.
• Potential plant relocation to Mexico and UAW compliance.
• Historical value of the Toledo plant and traditionalist concerns over electric Wranglers.

4. Political Responses and Criticisms

• Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s responses on issues.
• Harris’s political challenges and policy proposals.
• Criticism of Harris’s loan proposal for Black men.
• Discussion on the theoretical vs. practical effectiveness of such initiatives.

5. Circleville Pumpkin Show

• Description and historical significance.
• Impact on local detours and community sentiment.
• Personal connection of Norm Murdock to Circleville.

6. Ohio State vs. Oregon Game Controversy

• Critique of coaching decisions and game strategy.
• Specific incidents affecting the game’s outcome.

7. Future President’s Priorities

• Criticism of Harris and Trump's statements on entitlements.
• Discussion on bureaucratic inefficiency and related legal decisions.
• Election security and voter ID controversies.

8. Community Response in Disasters

• Importance of local first responders.
• Call for reduced governmental intervention and divisiveness.
• Focus on unity and equal treatment in federal programs.

9. Infrastructure and Power Demands

• Experiences with costly electricity provider demands.
• Infrastructure preparation for future development.
• Discussion on increased power demands and potential nuclear energy sources.

10. Ohio Foreign Dark Money Ban

• Reinstatement of the ban and its implications for campaign transparency.
• Skepticism on the effectiveness of political ads.

11. Future of Electric Vehicle Production

• Government influence on the EV industry.
• Concerns about technology readiness and driving range of EVs.

12. Data Centers and Power Consumption

• Expansion of data centers in Ohio.
• Discussions on energy consumption and alternative sources like nuclear power.
• Economic and infrastructure implications of data center developments.

13. Voting Regulations and Barriers

• Discussion of voting regulation controversies.
• Specific examples from Texas and North Carolina.
• Skepticism towards government motives.

14. Economic Issues

• Bankruptcy of Walgreens and Tru Value.
• Impact of regulations and cyber retail on traditional businesses.

15. Nobel Peace Prize

• Award to atomic bomb survivors for anti-war advocacy.
• Discussion on the timing and significance of the award.

16. Governmental Accountability and Crime Statistics

• Criticism of FBI crime statistics and perceived bias.
• Historical context and issues of administrative checks and balances.

17. Kamala Harris's Political Strategy

• Analysis of a recent interview and its implications.
• Critique of the lack of detailed policy plans.

18. Government Spending and National Debt

• Criticism of recent federal government spending and continued COVID-era support programs.

Common Sense Moments

00:00 Thomas Edison's first light bulb experiments persistently illuminate.

05:48 Visit Circleville for massive pumpkin attraction.

14:04 Buckeye Institute sues Michigan over FOIA noncompliance.

17:32 Stellantis shifting to EVs, considering UAW layoffs.

21:36 Ohio's data centers spark nuclear power speculation.

30:05 Political ads no longer effectively influence public opinion.

33:40 Struggling to address national debt effectively.

40:07 Obstacles can't chill exercising constitutional rights.

46:18 Hiroshima-Nagasaki survivors advocate against nuclear weapons.

47:55 Do they deserve a peace prize? Complicated.

54:32 $20 billion proposal targeting black male votes.

59:56 Federal state's corruption undermines checks, balances.

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.

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