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Paul Greenberg joins us to discuss his satirical novel "The Third Term," which imagines George Washington returning from the past to challenge a Trump-like tyrant seeking an unconstitutional third presidential term. Written in just one month during 2020 but published for the 2024 election cycle, this compact, fast-paced satire examines what America's founding ideals mean in an era of personality cults and constitutional crises.

• Washington was chosen as protagonist because he established the two-term precedent, prioritizing democracy over personal power
• The tyrant character is infuriated by Washington's omnipresence on American currency, highlighting his obsession with fame and status
• Modern politics has abandoned character for team loyalty, exactly what the founders warned against in the Federalist Papers
• Digital distraction and smartphone addiction parallel political dysfunction, both diminishing our capacity for critical thinking
• Protests across America show growing awareness of democratic erosion, though media coverage often focuses only on isolated violence
• Book aims to puncture political bubbles, appealing to readers across the political spectrum concerned about democratic norms

Find "The Third Term" available now on Amazon and at independent bookstores, with an audiobook releasing soon. A screenplay adaptation is also in development.

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James Rojas Taylor explains how acting techniques and tools can provide all of us with mental and emotional literacy, giving us skills to navigate life more effectively in any situation. He argues that these powerful methods have been overlooked outside the acting profession despite their life-changing potential to help us understand ourselves better.

• The Stanislavski System features seven questions that help ground us in the moment: who am I, where am I, when is it, what do I want, why do I want it, how do I get it, what do I need to overcome
• Our educational system programs us to think and act the same way rather than teaching us how to be authentic individuals
• Acting tools can help create "multiple versions of yourself" that allow you to adapt to different situations with different authentic responses
• Children should be taught emotional literacy before adolescence to better navigate that challenging period
• The "It factor" consists of five learnable skills: active listening, charm, intensity, generosity, and poise
• Politics often functions as a distraction from class struggles, keeping people fighting among themselves rather than addressing systemic issues
• Taylor's book "All Your Best Selves" offers practical exercises for developing mental and emotional literacy

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Digital dementia is erasing our collective memories as we outsource our recollections to smartphones and fail to properly preserve our most precious moments. James Gebhardt, CEO of MyArkIt, explains how this phenomenon threatens our personal legacies and offers solutions for meaningful memory preservation.

• The paradox of taking thousands of photos yet remembering fewer meaningful moments
• How we've stopped remembering essential information like phone numbers and birthdays
• The vulnerability of digital memories to theft, natural disasters, and corporate data policies
• Why most cloud storage services eventually delete inactive accounts
• The importance of adding audio stories and context to photographs
• How MyArkIt preserves memories with multiple redundant backups
• The Events feature that allows families to collaborate on shared memory collections
• Capturing elder family members' stories before they're lost forever
• The difference between public and private settings for sensitive memories
• Recording wisdom and meaningful stories rather than mundane daily activities

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Dan Schaefer, progressive candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives, shares his journey from engineering to politics and his perspective on navigating a red state as a Democrat with socially progressive and fiscally conservative views.

• Missouri is transitioning from a former bellwether state to one with increasingly competitive elections
• Republicans have a communication advantage by pushing messaging through vertical channels while Democrats try a more bottom-up approach
• Trump's followers represent a cult of personality that may not survive his political exit
• Missouri Republicans have repeatedly overturned voter-approved progressive ballot measures
• A conservative case for universal healthcare compares America's $12,000 per-person healthcare costs to other countries' $6,000
• Rural hospital closures create dangerous "healthcare deserts" in farming communities
• The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains for critical medications and components
• Democrats often lose messaging battles by over-explaining instead of leading with simple, effective messages
• LA protests are largely peaceful despite media focus on isolated incidents of violence

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Dr. Albert Bramante joins us to share insights on overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and self-sabotage based on his 21 years as a talent agent and his psychology expertise. We explore how these challenges affect everyone regardless of profession, examining the psychology behind fear of success, fear of failure, and the importance of reframing our relationship with both.

• Fear of success stems from our addiction to comfort and resistance to the changes success brings
• Family and loved ones may unintentionally discourage our dreams due to their own insecurities and fears
• Reframing failure as valuable feedback rather than the "end of the world" creates space for growth
• Visualization is a powerful tool for success as "the brain doesn't know the difference between fiction and reality"
• The difference between confidence and arrogance lies in humility and willingness to learn from feedback
• Changing how we speak about ourselves (e.g., "professional" vs "aspiring") shapes our identity and outcomes
• Dr. Bramante's book "Rise Above the Script" and hypnosis audio collection offer affordable tools for overcoming mental barriers

Check out Dr. Albert Bramante's book "Rise Above the Script: Confronting Self-Doubt, Mastering Self-Sabotage for Performing Artists" on Amazon, and visit albertbramante.com for his extensive collection of affordable hypnosis audios targeting various issues from imposter syndrome to addiction.

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The skilled trades that build and maintain our technological infrastructure are criminally undervalued in our society despite being essential to modern life and our clean energy future.

• Jeremiah Jancik shares his extensive experience in electrical work, solar panel installation, HVAC, and energy efficiency auditing
• Trade careers offer excellent pay, job security, and the satisfaction of tangible, meaningful work
• Energy efficiency audits reveal how homes can be improved through better insulation, efficient HVAC, and identifying air leaks
• Heat pump technology represents the future of home heating and cooling, requiring skilled tradespeople to install
• Community colleges offer affordable, practical education paths to well-paying careers in the trades
• The shortage of skilled tradespeople is slowing America's transition to cleaner energy systems
• Government policies like the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 have created opportunities in clean energy installation
• Working in the trades provides immediate visible results and the satisfaction of improving people's homes

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Charles Thompson III shares his journey from inner-city gang member to political candidate and his vision for ethical, non-partisan governance focused on people rather than profits.

• America's political system heavily favors incumbents and wealthy candidates, making meaningful change difficult
• Citizens United decision fundamentally altered campaign finance, allowing outside money to dominate elections
• Foreign news sources often provide more objective coverage of American issues than domestic media
• Basic human needs like healthcare and housing should be socialized while wants remain capitalized
• Implementing term limits and age limits would create more representative government
• Anti-corruption laws with severe consequences would ensure ethical leadership
• American exceptionalism should be questioned as we fall behind in key metrics like education
• Charles approaches politics as a public servant rather than a typical politician
• Social media and fundraising techniques have transformed how campaigns operate

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Kirk returns to share insights from his upcoming book "Officer Hanson: Compassion in Blue – Finding Strength Through Virtue," which explores constitutional policing principles and the importance of compassionate law enforcement. His work weaves personal experiences with historical context to provide a blueprint for police reform that respects both officer safety and citizen rights.

• Introducing Kirk's book about a compassionate police officer who treats everyone with dignity and respect
• How the thin blue line culture can shield bad officers from accountability
• Dale Brown's approach to police training in Detroit that emphasizes non-lethal solutions
• The Battle of Haditha Dam as an example of tragic misinformation in wartime
• Why constitutional training and common law principles should guide policing
• How race relations can improve when officers are trained in compassion
• The power of de-escalation versus rapid escalation in police encounters
• Why knowing your rights and using "the power of paper" can protect citizens
• Treating everyone with the same care and consideration you would show your own family

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We explore the groundbreaking concept of the Chief Consciousness Officer with Charlie Johnson, examining how this emerging role could transform businesses, politics, and human development by accessing the fundamental consciousness that underlies everything.

• Consciousness should be recognized as everything, not just a spiritual concept – it encompasses physical and non-physical reality, business, politics, and personal development
• The mind is merely the "middleman" that creates division by forcing us to choose sides, while consciousness is the neutral source of everything
• Chief Consciousness Officers will become as essential to organizations as Chief Technology Officers, helping companies access broader perspectives beyond division
• Our beliefs and perspectives are largely shaped by conditioning rather than objective truth – where you're born largely determines your political and religious views
• Social media has become more addictive than drugs, causing us to check our phones "like crack addicts" while presenting a carefully curated self-image
• Artificial intelligence isn't actually artificial – it's a product of human consciousness that we're now fearing despite using AI-driven conveniences daily
• The path forward requires neutrality and expanded awareness rather than continuing the same divisive approaches that have failed throughout human history

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Beth Green shares her lifelong journey as a spiritual activist fighting for social justice since childhood and how she believes in an "inner revolution" to transform society. Her vision centers on creating a world based on cooperation rather than competition, with an economic system designed to meet human needs rather than maximize profits.

• Started giving lectures about racism at age five and became a socialist at nine years old
• Defines herself as a "spiritual activist" guided by higher consciousness
• Argues capitalism has failed its purpose of meeting human needs and caring for the earth
• Believes competition has been destructively embedded in our culture from childhood
• Created a "New Declaration of Independence" offering an alternative vision for society
• Works as an intuitively guided counselor helping people understand their deeper motivations
• Has lived with chronic illness since age 15 but continues her work despite physical limitations
• Returned to playing piano at age 73 after a 58-year hiatus and creates healing music
• Offers free resources including books, music and guidance through her organizations
• Advocates for "oneness, accountability and mutual support" as foundational principles

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