Salt of the Streets Podcast

On episode 119 Don and Offie are joined by the one and only Larry Dixon. Starting by digging into pressures for Don and Offie to leave Washington and the reasons they want so badly to stay (0:12:00) then how Don learned that all cell phone companies are the same (0:35:00), the downfalls of very rigid corporate structures and why customer service is the king of the business world from Amazon to Chewy.com (0:45:00). Whether or not being a police officer is a customer service job, and how the unique aspects of their customers affect their jobs (1:10:00). The Christmas Parade attack in Wisconsin and the spread of misinformation by the corporate media (1:23:00), The recent school shooting in Michigan is discussed and whether or not the parents are being mistreated (1:30:00). How the absence of governmental action and exposure to governmental ineptitude has driven Larry into donation and secular tithing, why we as a society should not look to the government to solve our issues and how or why we may have gotten to this point (1:50:00). What a Vote A Rama is and why it could be a microcosm of our current political system (2:15:00). How COVID showed many people that libertarianism may not be a good enough political solution to maintain personal liberty, as well as exposing the propaganda machine and the willingness of the general public to trade freedom for safety (2:25:00). Larry's plan to start a community, not a commune, of like-minded individuals (2:55:00) and his pitch to get Don and Offie to move there, and a rehashing of leaving Washington vs. staying.

This will be our last episode for the year but we will be back on Jan. 8 2022! And we will be releasing plenty of content before then.

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On episode 118, Don and Offie are joined by the dynamic duo of PNW Nils of Upper Left and John Satak aka Docter Sly. Starting by going over various political sources and their leanings, the future of independent content creation and hosting, and how those concepts translate into the music industry and record deals with large labels (0:45:00). Digging deep into the art of Nils and Sly including the formation of an album and music video, the goals both men both have for the future, the effect that a music video has on a song, and the translation of a song into a music video (1:05:00). Notes on the political and social division in this country and its contributing factors (2:00:00). The Kyle Rittenhouse case is discussed with a moderate breakdown of the trial and the evidence as it arises, reactions to the verdict and a discussion of many common questions including clarification on the gun charge and the verdict, and some of the horrific takes by corporate media around the entire situation (2:15:00). Leading into a deep discussion of gun rights in America and how those translate into law and effect different social groups, as well as what responsible gun ownership is and what it means in practice (3:40:00). In SPORTS!! Calvin Ridley takes a mental health break, Henry Ruggs' fatal vehicle collision and a quick trip down COVID lane after discussing Aaron Rodgers and Antonio Brown (4:34:00).

Nils and Upper Left can be found on Spotify, iTunes and all other audio platforms.

Docter Slys work can be found on his YouTube and IG @docter_sly

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On episode 117 Don and Offie are joined by twitch streamer, photographer and business owner Brandi AKA Creatrix. Starting with the traditional shot of whiskey (or bob sauce) then talking about the dangerous and growing connection between humans and technology, and the potential to upload a human brain to a computer (0:04:00). Some Creatrix background including being raised in a large family of Christian Fundamentalists and how that has influenced her life (0:18:00).  Being a photographer, and twitch streamer after surviving being cancelled from her first career path, after an examination of northwest vs. northeast accents (0:48:00). The danger of American citizens refusing to stand up for themselves and each other, then the deep importance of socializing children and how school choice could affect that (1:06:00). Digging deep into the complexities of the relationships Brandi and Don have with their mothers including the grace and forgiveness given and whether expectations are too high (1:25:00). The deep seeded division in this country, if it exists more on one side than the other, as well as Marxism/Neo-Marxism, what it is and the results if followed to its natural end (2:05:00) as well as some issues with our current social structure and their side effects. The idea of ethical capitalism; how ethics could be defined and implemented as well as how it could vary from idea to the implementation (2:25:00). What it takes to run a successful business, regardless of gender, and how the gender differences can manifest in real life (3:10:00). (Modern) Anarchism, according to Colin, including its positives and pitfalls in practical application and the many intricacies that make the concept so complex (3:55:00).

Creatrix can be found on Twitter @Creatrix_ttv , on IG @Creatrix__ and on Twitch @ Creatrix_

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On episode 116 Don and Offie begin by discussing the potential advances that could come from commercial space flight and why Jeff Bezos would want the WaPo (0:04:00). Moving quickly to the effects of the now implemented Washington State vaccine mandate including the firings, protests and lawsuits, (0:27:00) but also the long term effects of slowly stripping free people of their liberties to seed power to the executive (0:46:00) and why maintaining our freedoms is increasingly important through examples of how little The State thinks and cares of its constituents.(1:30:00) The current labor shortage and possible causes, sweeping labor strikes, shipping delays and "supply line bottle-necks", as well as the long term economic effects like unionization and inflation and what that does to daily life (2:00:00). Stories of high buck hunts and a breakdown of the budget reconciliation framework (as it was at the time of recording) including top cost, pay fors, programs still included and current delays (3:00:00). Explosive rape allegations out of Loudon County, Virginia, the reporting around it and the shifting in perceptions around public schools (3:30:00) and in SPORTS!! Don and Offie face off in The League of $840 and Oregon claims another W.

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On episode 115 Don and Offie are joined by the one and only Larry Dixon. Starting off slow with dietary discussions, leading sharply into the labor shortage in not only traditionally low paying jobs but also higher paying and unions jobs (ferry boats, waste management and shipping trucks are local examples)(0:16:00), and whether this could be indicative of an unwillingness to work hard in the current working generation. Is it possible the introduction and expansion of "entitlement programs" and the gig and work at home economies have permanently changed our job markets (0:21:00). Larry highlights some of the freedom based differences between Oklahoma and Washington State and then why working hard and willingness to sacrifice are some of the keys to success (0:39:00). Updates on Larrys current status and future in the Army, including the reasons why and plans for his post military career (1:10:00). The ways Larrys concerns about the military are being mirrored in civilian life including vaccine mandates, critical race theory and the degradation of the American work ethic and education system (1:23:00). A breakdown of the book "Peril" by Woodward and Costa and the main themes Don drew from his reading of it, including Joe Biden being a puppet President, Gen. Milley having organized a coup in the US government and blatant lies in the book (1:46:00). Quick updates on the ongoing budget talks in DC and then an explanation of the idea of "Minting the Coin"; what it means and why it could potentially help progress the downfall of the American financial system (3:02:00). In SPORTSS!! the Seahawks are terrible, Larry hates Jamal Adams and injuries are plentiful.

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On episode 114 Don and Offie start with some COVID updates including announcements on COVID vaccine boosters, vaccine mandates, and a continued break down of the growing divide in the US being pushed forward by public figures, political servants and journalists on both sides of the political divide (0:21:30). ANOTHER crisis at the southern border, upwards of 15k mostly Haitian immigrants were gathered near Del Rio, Texas in an "open air facility", Don and Offie break down the reasons for the migration, the issues within the system being debated and the inability of government to respond or change in a meaningful way (1:30:00). The new AUKUS Treaty, including what it is, who it affects and why France withdrew its diplomats (3:20:00). In SPORTS!! Don can't buy a win, but the Ducks are undefeated and Dons number 1 pick is injured.

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On episode 113 Don and Offie begin with a sneak peak into the second topic (COVID updates) by briefly talking about resistance, personal liberty and government lead division (0:10:00), they then go over Texas SB8 (aka the heartbeat bill) starting by breaking down the bill itself, then some of the bad faith arguments on both sides and finally by taking a deep look at some of the core issues of the abortion debate including the beginning of life and the rights of an individual vs. the rights of an unborn child (0:25:00). Moving then to updates in local and federal COVID policies including; new mask mandates in Washington State and talks of statewide vaccine passports. The Biden admin announcing updated vaccine requirements for federal workers and contractors, head start teachers and private sector companies with over 100 employees (and several other groups). The effective creation and division of two separate classes of American citizens by the federal and certain state governments, and the increasingly authoritarian actions they are taking. And the importance of personal liberty and resistance to tyrannical government (1:22:00). The withdraw of David Chipmans nominations as ATF director is addressed as well as the likely exposing of perjury by Anthony Fauci. In SPORTS!! the league of $840, a win by the Ducks over Ohio St., and NFL football is finally back (3:56:00).

We first talked about David Chipman in episode 109:

https://soundcloud.com/user-433586172/salt-of-the-streets-podcast-109

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On part 1 of episode 112 Don and Offie start with a brief update of the infrastructure bill working its way through the congress and well as its path forward and potential obstacles. Then the boys break down the U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan as comprehensively as possible, starting by discussing the monetary incentive for mainstream media to express the messages it has about the withdraw, then comparing and contrasting the Afghanistan war and the Vietnam war using a brief yet detailed timeline of the Presidential actions taken during the Vietnam war from Truman to Ford including the reasons the wars started, the ways they were fought and the public opinion around them. Then a deconstruction of all of the mainstream opinions of the withdraw by answering every question they (and the listeners) could think of including what could have been done differently in the withdraw, who deserves credit, who stands to benefit and why, as well as if we should have stayed in Afghanistan longer and if it would had made a difference.

This is part 1 of 2, we were so excited to get back we recorded for 5 hours straight. Thank you for supporting us!

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In prep for our big return from our summer break we've got a very special treat for you! NOT ONLY are we in a new studio once again, but we are joined by a very special guest. PAPA NEAL aka Matt Neal, an old Coast Guard friend of BigBird Offie's is IN STUDIO to share some of his thoughts on the current state of the world. COME JOIN US!

On episode 111 Don and Offie start by breaking down why they do the podcast and what their end goals are, followed by some nightmares of camping. The first formal topic is coverage of the Biden/Putin summit including the press conferences from both presidents, reactions, what place this form of diplomacy has in 2021 and how to deal with Russia (0:49:00). A newly announced policy from the Biden admin to counter the "epidemic of gun violence" in the U.S. (1:57:00). A breakdown of HR1 after it failed to get a debate in the Senate, including the different ways the bill was covered by the media on the left and the right respectively using articles from Vox.com and the Heritage foundation (2:40:00). What we know of a bipartisan infrastructure bill that was supposedly agreed upon, as well as the budget reconciliation piece that is supposed to join it (3:15:00). Some left over clips and the formal return of SPORTS!!

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