The gun lobby only wants the best for their biases. They don't want their gun taken away so they're going to cheer on, even the most outrageous of bills. Politicians are actually thinking about militarizing schools and the amount of resources you need to do that is not even doable. Join Bill Stierle as he and Tom give their perspective on the tragic event that happened in Texas. Gun laws and policies need to change and it's up to the politics to do that. Exactly 17,199 deaths that have happened this year were through gun shootings. Something needs to change.

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A recent tragedy occurred with the suspect now being dubbed as “The Buffalo Shooter.” What were the motives behind this live-streamed attack on civilians? Bill Stierle and Tom dissect the “The Great White Replacement” surrounding the issues and dive deeper into the real motives of “The Buffalo Shooter.” Was it an act bred from a basic need of respect? How does this reflect on our freedom of speech? What are the grey areas of the truth and why is it important for us to talk about them? Get into an insightful conversation with Bill and Tom by tuning in.

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Many words change meaning as time passes. Bill Stierle and Tom choose a word with an oversaturated meaning and focus their discussion on defining freedom. The duo talks about freedom from a patriotic perspective, emphasizing how it slowly veers away from individual rights and privacy. They explain how freedom becomes synonymous with liberty because of setting aside accountability and long-term consequences. Tom also shares how some establishments forced him to pay only using credit cards, opening his eyes to how simple systems can take away one's freedom to make choices.

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One of the biggest challenges faced by our country today is accountability. Be it from celebrities or politicians, there is a range of issues that need to be discussed and dealt with. Bill Stierle and Tom sit down to discuss what it is that creates such conflict and dissonance in the morals and values that we uphold as a nation. Why does a double standard exist? Why are laws enforced for others and excused for some? Listen in for a thought-provoking discussion on nobility and restoration of values in America.

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With the rising conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, why is it that the people of Russia don't see the truth? How is Putin controlling the message so comfortably? Fake news has always been a hot topic of discussion because it can amplify people's biases. News media outlets have so much power in today's world. They can shape a nation and its beliefs. Join Bill Stierle as he and Tom go over Ukraine and the truth perspective. They also talk about freedom of speech and how the truth exists, you just have to seek it out. Start believing in what is true today!

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Politico published a leaked draft ruling of the US Supreme Court that overturns the landmark Roe v Wade decision protecting women's right to abortion. This brings Bill Stierle and Tom's discussion towards the domination paradigm. The two discuss how people of authority tend to overpower others, killing individualism and one's ability to decide for themselves. Bill and Tom talk about how conservatism in the United States is slowly turning into power play and how the domination paradigm applies to other current events, primarily the Russia-Ukraine War.

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Is America stupid? That’s the question Bill Stierle and Tom try to answer as they dissect an article by Jonathan Haidt. Yes, more people are now speaking up but on the other hand, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of discourse going on. Bill and Tom then also dive deep into how this divisiveness and lack of debate and civil discourse is only amplified by social media. How does our language impact our message? How can we elevate our communication for learning and turn social media into a platform for the exchange of ideas instead of clash?

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Marketing your message as a politician is key. This is the reason why Donald Trump was able to get 74 million people to vote for him. Trump knows his message and he's been refining it through every rally. Whether you like it or not, Trump is better at making messages stick than Putin. Join Bill Stierle as he and Tom talk about brand messaging in politics. They go through the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how Putin's narrative differs from Trump's. Learn how Trump crafts his messaging and how to stand up to it. 

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For the past several years, the United States has governed its people from a Rear View Mirror. Instead of calling for progress, politicians have been inviting everyone to go back and reclaim something familiar (and comfortable) from the past. Bill Stierle and Tom discuss how to go beyond this tragic leadership style and pay more attention to ushering a better future. They present campaign slogans of US Presidents that summarize either their past-minded or forward-looking administrations. The two also talk about how the current media narrative dampens Russian aggression in its ongoing war with Ukraine and the impact of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership style on this conflict.

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In light of recent news surrounding Mazars’ termination of their relationship with the Trump organization, many now question the eligibility of decades worth of documentation. Donald Trump’s previous statements on the ineffectiveness of American toilets when it comes to flushing have also resurfaced and are being interpreted in a new light. Was Trump flushing documents down the drain? In this episode, Bill Stierle and Tom unpack the news and share their thoughts on this revelation regarding the previous presidency. What are the next moves for both sides? Will the Trump organization turn this into a marketing opportunity? How will this affect Republicans and Democrats? What can we do to uphold the Record-Keeping act with better integrity? Answer these questions as you listen to their discussion.

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