The Jason Stapleton Program

I'm not even kidding. A University of Illinois math professor named Rochelle Gutierrez is claiming algebra and geometry perpetuate white privilege because many of the terms have Greek origins.

Not only is the notion ridiculous it's also not true. I don't have any idea if Rochelle is a math wizard or not but she should probably spend some time studying her history.

Most of the origins of mathematics (as we understand it today) come from the middle east and not Greek or European culture. Many of the terms are Greek, but they're derived from Egyptian or Arabic words.

What is really insulting is the fact that Mrs. Gutierrez doesn't even realize how racist her white privilege comments are. They assume blacks, Asians and Hispanics are not/can not be as good at mathematics as their white counterparts.

It's stories like this that make me nervous about sending my own children to college. The idea that there is a math professor teaching this garbage is destructive to the education these young adults are getting, and it perpetuates the idea that, if you're a person of color, you can't do as well as your white classmates.

Well, there always seems to be a bombshell that drops while I'm out of town and this time it was a new Clinton scandal.

The irony that Bill and Hillary, two people who tried hardest to burn Trump over a Russian scandal, find themselves exposed to their own Russian connection. Not for power but for profit.

But before you go thinking we've got the Clintons dead to rights we need to talk about the facts.

Unfortunately, the media is either ignoring the story, or they're playing it up like it's treason. The truth, as I read it, is more complicated.

I'll break down the story today, and I'll bring you up to speed on what's been happening while I was gone. I was traveling quite a bit and had a couple of adventures.

Enjoy,

Jason

Darren did a lot of looking today, and the new Republican budget looks like it might be the biggest in history. I know there are minor differences between parties but if you had any doubt as to where Republican principles lie this vote should tell you everything you need to know.

Republicans appeal to conservatives and when it's time to get your vote they talk a mean game about reducing taxes, deficits and spending but when the time comes to take action you see their true colors.

The truth is, they're no different than Democrats. They crave power and control. They don't want to reduce spending they just want to be the ones who control where the money goes. This isn't going to end until conservatives and fiscally responsible Americans everywhere decide to make some serious changes.

My job is merely to point out the hypocrisy and be a voice of liberty and reason. Every American has to do the hard work of paying attention and kicking most of these bums out of Washington.

Jason

If you can believe it, there are actual conversations going on in America today over the unfair portrayal of white mass shooters as "lone wolves."

Now before you dismiss this as progressive nonsense, I think some things need discussing. For example, does the media treat whites who commit atrocities differently than Muslims?

Are they more willing to forgo assumptions about the intentions of white offenders than that of blacks?

Today I'm going to give you my thoughts and bring in a decent article from theroot.com. I hope that it opens up your mind and allows you to ask yourself some compelling questions.

We're also going to talk tax policy. This Republican tax proposal is getting stupider by the day. The most frustrating thing to me is that people are actually choosing up sides in what will essentially be no change to the current tax code.

Great show today. Rich, and compelling. :)

Jason

It's another dark day. Frontman for the Heartbreakers, Tom Petty has died at age 66. 66!! That's crazy! I have no idea if it was genetic or if he just burned the candle at both ends but he was an incredible talent, and it seems like he left this earth too early.

We've got some additional information on the Vegas shooter. The motive is still elusive, but it appears he used a "Bump-Stock" to convert his semi-auto rifles into full-auto rifles. I'll explain what a Bump-Stock is on the show today.

We're also going to look at tax reform. There are a lot of questions surrounding the Republican plan, and I want to try and explain what I think they're doing and the likelihood it gets done.

Finally, if we have time, we'll discuss the current attempt by a Chinese investment group to purchase the Chicago Stock Exchange. It brings up questions about the free market and a lot of emotions as well.

Enjoy!

Jason