Is TISD making the grade so as to deserve approval of up to $260 million in new bond debt? And especially as district residents already face $264 million in current bond debt? Or asked differently, is the juice really worth the squeeze? Jamin Speidel and Stuart Speidel join Lou Ann to discuss this topic.

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Local government entities don't want to talk about existing debt. Especially during a bond campaign seeking new tax dollars. To assist voters in making a responsible decision with regard to the upcoming TISD bond election, Lou Ann provides data regarding the Temple area's local government debt as well as the federal and state levels for which taxpayers are on the hook.

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Temple Independent School District is leading the charge for a bond proposal that could effectively double the district's debt liability from its current $264.7 million to $500+ million. ISDs don't generally include such information in their pitch so Political Pursuits will "fill the gap." In this podcast, Lou Ann will discuss these type tactics that are commonly seen across government entities when new taxpayer dollars are sought.

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Lou Ann and Planet Logic's Lynn Woolley discuss school districts' efforts to label outspoken parents as "domestic terrorists" while many districts also continue their pursuit of new tax dollars via bond elections. An economic implosion is bringing new malaise into American households while a cultural implosion from programs like Critical Race Theory is further dividing us. And all this as faith in public institutions reaches new lows. Our country faces difficult times and the need for sound decision-making has never been more critical.

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Critical Race Theory is permeating all areas of our society. And its pace and degree are on an aggressive march. Where did this movement come from? How deep are its roots in our key social, economic and public arenas? What can we do to stand up to this radical movement?

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Bond elections bring communities increased taxpayer debt liability. Hence, they "bond" taxpayers to debt. Using a local bond election as an example, this episode examines the mechanics of how governments market bond elections to the public.

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C.J. Grisham joins Political Pursuits: The Podcast host Lou Ann Anderson to discuss the current election challenges, the prospects for America as we move into 2021 and more.

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Has an election ever been this important? We're down to the last day of campaigning and Joe Biden has issues ranging from the Burisma Scandal to his threats to end the Oil & Gas industry. It could all boil down to Pennsylvania! Lynn Woolley (Planet Logic) and I dissect the issues and the state of the campaign. Also, the "trolling" of Biden's bus in Texas, a shocking endorsement from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and the prospect of violence on election night,

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We're happy to be back! Lynn Woolley (Planet Logic) joins Lou Ann today as they discuss this off-the-charts news cycle and all that comes with it.

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Lynn Woolley (Planet Logic) and John C. Perry join Lou Ann to discuss the current assault on historical monuments both from a national and local standpoint.

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