Solving America's Problems

By Jerremy Alexander Newsome & Dave Conley

Solving America’s Problems isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey. Co-host Jerremy Newsome, a successful entrepreneur and educator, is pursuing his lifelong dream of running for president. Along the way,... more

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November 19, 2025Gun Control's Dead End: Why Bans Flop and Mental Health Holds the Key to Real Change
Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley unpack the nuances of gun control in America, revealing why total bans fall short and targeted regulations matter more. They stress mental health's pivotal role in curbing gun violence, weaving in state-specific laws, proactive steps, and social drivers like poverty and hopelessness. Blending personal stories with data, they champion balanced policies that honor the right to bear arms while prioritizing public safety through informed, multifaceted solutions.
Timestamps:
(00:00) America's Gun Trap: Why Bans Fail and Deeper Woes Demand Urgent Fixes
(08:58) International Perspectives on Gun Laws
(14:58) The Root Causes of Gun Violence
(16:43) Final Thoughts and Future Discussions

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November 18, 2025Gun Violence Exposed: Poverty's Grip, Isolation's Toll, and Targeted Fixes Beyond Bans
Dave Conley and Jerremy tackle America's gun violence epidemic, showing how urban youth, rural residents, and veterans face distinct threats. They favor targeted interventions over sweeping bans, stressing fixes for poverty and mental health. Highlighting just three universal U.S. gun laws, they advocate for enhanced education and training akin to driving or piloting licenses, plus community violence intervention programs and tougher rules to curb crime's roots.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Gun Violence Crisis: How Poverty and Isolation Fuel America's Deadliest Divide
(07:56) The Single Shot Rifle Debate
(08:44) Chris Rock's Take on Gun Control
(09:11) The Role of Ammunition Costs
(10:26) Mental Health and Gun Violence
(11:21) Community Violence Intervention (CVI)
(12:45) The Link Between Poverty and Crime
(15:07) The Need for Gun Education

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November 17, 2025America's Gun Rift: Cultural Clashes, Suicide Surge, and the Overlooked Health Crisis
Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley dive into the fiery debate on gun ownership in America, unpacking cultural divides between urban and rural views on firearms. They spotlight gun violence stats, where suicides—especially among veterans—dominate, tying into a broader mental health emergency. Comparing firearm deaths to heart disease and car accidents, they call for balanced regulations and holistic public health approaches, pushing informed fixes that tackle both gun control and emotional well-being.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction and Setting the Stage
(00:46) Trigger Warning: Guns in America
(01:59) Cultural Perspectives on Gun Ownership
(03:06) Statistics and Public Health Concerns
(03:47) Personal Experiences with Guns
(05:59) Gun Ownership for Defense and Hobby
(12:33) Mental Health and Gun Violence

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November 07, 2025Homeownership Hurdles to Gun Policy: Creative Fixes and Pro-Human Paths
Dave and Jerremy tackle housing affordability for younger generations, critiquing outdated 30-year mortgages and political neglect, while advocating creative financing like owner deals and better financial education. They stress civic education for participatory democracy, then preview a pro-human gun series—focusing beyond control on suicide epidemics and human-centered solutions to bridge divides.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Housing Crunch: Affordability Challenges for the Young
(06:14) Civic Essentials: Building Education for Engaged Citizens
(11:39) Next Up: Pro-Human Lens on Guns and Control

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November 06, 2025Reviving Civic Duty: Why Votes Matter and How to Engage the Disengaged
Jerremy and Dave explore civic duty as a virtue, spotlighting guest Tyler's take on voting as personal integrity and Rob Richie's push for ranked choice voting. They dissect why many—especially youth—skip elections, proposing bold shifts like making voting "cool," mandatory participation, incentives, and a national holiday to transform apathy into action and amplify every voice in democracy.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Reflections: Barriers and Hopes for Voting Reform
(06:31) Voter Apathy: Unpacking Why People Skip Elections
(09:49) Impact Factor: The Real Power of Individual Votes
(10:32) Electoral College Critique: Weighing Its Role Today
(13:11) Engagement Boost: Ideas to Make Voting Accessible and Fun

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November 05, 2025America's Voting Crisis: Fraud Fears, Gerrymandering, and the Path to Real Reform
Jerremy and Dave explore civic duty as a virtue, spotlighting guest Tyler's take on voting as personal integrity and Rob Richie's push for ranked choice voting. They dissect why many—especially youth—skip elections, proposing bold shifts like making voting "cool," mandatory participation, incentives, and a national holiday to transform apathy into action and amplify every voice in democracy.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Reflections: Barriers and Hopes for Voting Reform
(06:31) Voter Apathy: Unpacking Why People Skip Elections
(09:49) Impact Factor: The Real Power of Individual Votes
(10:32) Electoral College Critique: Weighing Its Role Today
(13:11) Engagement Boost: Ideas to Make Voting Accessible and Fun

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October 29, 2025AI's Election Threat: From Voter Holidays to Misinformation Mayhem
Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley, joined by Rob Richie, debate a national voting holiday inspired by Puerto Rico's communal model to boost turnout beyond mail-in options. They stress civic education for teens, blending critical thinking with hands-on voting simulations. Probing AI's role in campaigns, they warn of deepfake risks eroding trust while highlighting tools for voter outreach. Rob champions ranked choice voting over plurality pitfalls, critiques Nevada's reform missteps, and shouts out groups like FairVote, National Popular Vote, and Unite America for driving ongoing democratic innovations.
Timestamps:
(00:00) National Voting Holiday: Puerto Rico's Communal Model
(02:34) Educating Teens: Building Voter Confidence
(06:16) AI in Elections: Risks and Opportunities
(10:25) Voting System Concerns: Ranked Choice Advocacy
(14:20) Reform Organizations: Future Democracy Push

Connect: Rob Richie
X: https://x.com/Rob_Richie
Web: https://expanddemocracy.org/

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October 28, 2025Safe Seats Exposed: Gerrymandering's Grip on Voter Power and Reform Paths
Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley, with guest Rob Richie, unpack the Voting Rights Act's fading safeguards amid Supreme Court challenges, fueling discriminatory practices and polarized safe seats. Rob details his partisan voting index invention, spotlighting 95-99% incumbent retention and non-competitive districts. They explore fixes like proportional representation, Maine's ranked choice voting success, and interstate compacts for national popular vote. From Bush v. Gore's 2000 chaos to the Help America Vote Act's gains, they advocate constitutional right to vote amendments and automatic registration to modernize access and combat voter suppression.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Voting Rights Decline: Court Challenges and Safe Seats
(00:14) Partisan Voting Index: Predicting Locked Races
(04:55) Maine Reforms: Ranked Choice in Action
(09:10) Interstate Compacts: National Popular Vote Push
(15:22) Bush v. Gore Legacy: Ballot Flaws Exposed
(15:38) Florida 2000: Design Issues and Recounts
(17:18) Help America Vote Act: Post-2000 Improvements
(18:19) Voting Rights Proposals: Constitutional Fixes
(20:56) Voter ID Challenges: Inclusive Solutions Needed

Connect: Rob Richie
X: https://x.com/Rob_Richie
Web: https://expanddemocracy.org/

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October 27, 202587% of Races Decided Before Election Day: How Primaries Silence Your Voice
Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley expose how gerrymandering and low-turnout primaries rig 87% of House races, leaving just 7% of voters in control. Guest Rob Richie, president of Expand Democracy and co-founder of FairVote, traces his reform journey from family legacy to pushing ranked choice voting and proportional representation. Diving into the Voting Rights Act's triumphs—like soaring Black voter registration post-1965—and its erosion by Supreme Court rulings, they reveal how fair systems could shatter racial barriers and empower every voice in a polarized democracy.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Hidden Election Truths: Primaries Lock in Winners
(00:37) Hosts and Guest: Jerremy, Dave, and Rob Richie
(01:29) Rob's Reform Spark: From Family Legacy to Advocacy
(03:54) Voting Systems Evolution: Duopolies and Third-Party Struggles
(11:23) Voting Rights Act Impact: Breaking Racial Barriers

Connect: Rob Richie
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Web: https://expanddemocracy.org/
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16min
October 10, 2025Economic Crush: Tariffs, AI Fallout, and America's Farming Deflation Trap
Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome expose economy-crushing forces, from tariffs slamming soybean exports to China and Wall Street-favoring bailouts over farmers, to AI's unintended fallout jacking local energy bills. They predict massive food price deflation amid rural pain, warn of an AI-fueled stock bubble burst, and tease future dives into the trans movement and guns in America. A stark look at distorted capitalism and looming disruptions demanding urgent fixes.
Timestamps
(00:00) Tariffs, Trends, and Teased Topics Kickoff
(08:05) Tariff Devastation: Food Prices and Farmer Pain
(11:37) Online Chaos: Social Issues and Trans Debates
(16:22) Future Episodes: Guns, Boys' Crisis, and More

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