Special Counsel Robert Mueller III just made what he hopes to be his last clarifying remarks on the Russian Collusion Investigation. During the course of that statement he emphasized the influence Russia had on the 2016 presidential election and also made clear that if his team was sure the president had not committed a crime in connection with his investigation, they would have said so. What are your thoughts? Send your reactions to and we will feature them on the pod! Keep it respectful, please. Rhetor Merch: rhetor-retail.myshopify.com You can also find the podcast on: iTunes TuneIn Spotify Stitcher SoundCloud Google Podcast Find Us On Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rhetornews GROUP: facebook.com/groups/rhetornews REDDIT: reddit.com/user/rhetornews MEDIUM: medium.com/@rhetornews TWITCH: twitch.tv/rhetornews TWITTER: @rhetornews INSTAGRAM:@rhetornews SNAPCHAT: @rhetorsnews MEETUP: Richmond, VA/Chicago, IL/Milwaukee, WI/Washington DC

This is our newest podcast show that is based around our Coffee Convo Events. At these events, we discuss local and national news with those in attendance and hear different points of view in a respectful environment. This event was held at Colectivo Coffee Lakefront in Milwaukee, WI.  We will work out the sound issues in the future, so we appreciate you bearing with us! Rhetor Merch: rhetor-retail.myshopify.com You can also find the podcast on: iTunes TuneIn Spotify Stitcher SoundCloud Google Podcast Find Us On Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rhetornation GROUP: facebook.com/groups/rhetornews REDDIT: reddit.com/user/rhetornews MEDUIM: medium.com/@rhetornews TWITCH: twitch.tv/rhetornews TWITTER: @rhetornews INSTAGRAM:@rhetornews SNAPCHAT: @rhetornews MEETUP: Richmond, VA/Chicago, IL/Milwaukee, WI/Washington DC

In this episode of the Red Ink podcast, Nicholas interviews John Long (CEO of gnomi news) about his lofty goals of using algorithms and human grading to identify and label political biases in our news.    They talk about political activism, the left/right rhetorical struggle, and the future of gnomi news in an effort to help solve these complex issues.    Here is a summary of what was covered on this episode:  Culture of political activism in Greek democracy Propaganda vs. News Using algorithms to grade news Eventually using algorithms to access political candidates running for office Using algorithms to grade our own evolving views.    Visit  for more information.    Supporting Rhetor News:    Instagram @RhetorNews Facebook.com/RhetorNews LinkedIn: Rhetor News

On this episode of the Rhetor Podacst, I interview CEO of the Seva Exchange, Anitha Beberg. The Seva Exchange is a software and consulting company focusing on organizations that need a volunteer management system, providing consulting services for organizations that would like to become 5013c or non profits and a spinoff of TimeBanks USA. Anitha is currently working with lawmakers to promote and fund timebanking initiatives and increase awareness about its benefits across the country. timebanks.org gatheringwithapurpose.net Rhetor Merch: rhetor-retail.myshopify.com You can also find the podcast on: iTunes TuneIn Spotify Stitcher SoundCloud Google Podcast Find Us On Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rhetornews GROUP: facebook.com/groups/rhetornews REDDIT: reddit.com/user/rhetornews MEDUIM: medium.com/rhetornews TWITCH: twitch.tv/rhetornews TWITTER: @rhetornews INSTAGRAM:@rhetornews SNAPCHAT: @rhetorsnews MEETUP: Richmond, VA/Chicago, IL/Milwaukee, WI/Minneapolis, MN/Washington DC

On this episode of the Rhetor Podcast, Lorenzo Santos speaks with Dr. Patricia Luckoo and Dr. Donna Woods, Co-Founders of Community Advocates for Change, Inc. They are graduates of National Louis University Community Psychology program. Community advocates for change commits to advocating for systemic change around racial equity, diversity and inclusion, socioeconomic, political and equitable treatment of everyone to live empowered lives.  You can also find the podcast on: Spotify iTunes Soundcloud.com Google Podcast Stitcher Find Us On Social Media: Find Us On Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rhetornation GROUP: facebook.com/groups/rhetor REDDIT: reddit.com/user/rhetornews MEDUIM: medium.com/@rhetornews TWITCH: twitch.tv/rhetorlive TWITTER: @rhetortweets INSTAGRAM:@rhetorgram SNAPCHAT: @rhetorsnaps MEETUP: Various Cities

On this episode of the Rhetor Podcast, Lorenzo Santos speaks with Dr. Karin Tamerius. Dr. Tamerius founder and executive director of Smart Politics, a 7500+ member nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the progressive movement by reducing polarization and improving communication with people across the political spectrum. She is an expert in the intersection between psychology and politics, trained in both political psychology and psychiatry. As the creator of the Radical Conversation Cycle, Dr. Tamerius served as one of the primary voter contact trainers for MoveOn.org during the 2018 primary election season. More recently, she authored the Thanksgiving Angry Uncle Bot op-ed for the New York Times. joinSMART.org You can also find the podcast on: Spotify iTunes Soundcloud.com Google Podcast Stitcher Find Us On Social Media: Find Us On Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rhetornation GROUP: facebook.com/groups/rhetor REDDIT: reddit.com/user/rhetornews MEDUIM: medium.com/@rhetornews TWITCH: twitch.tv/rhetorlive TWITTER: @rhetortweets INSTAGRAM:@rhetorgram SNAPCHAT: @rhetorsnaps MEETUP: Various Cities

In the first episode of the Red Ink, we spoke with Dawaune Hayes, the Founder and Director of NOISE Omaha, a multimedia publisher serving the Omaha Nebraska area. He shared his story in starting and growing  NOISE, the sacrifices he had to make, and the passion he feels for his work in serving his community.    Here is a general summary of the contents of this interview:  The situation that prompted Dawaune to start NOISE His feelings as he moved through the first stages of the project The support he received that has helped him make NOISE a success The importance of self-care in chasing your dreams How he runs his newsroom A citizen journalism program that will expand his local efforts Visit  for more information or to get involved.    Supporting Rhetor News:    Instagram @RhetorNews Facebook.com/RhetorNews LinkedIn: Rhetor News https://rhetornews.com

In this episode of the Rhetor Podcast, we interview Dr. Michael Hyde, a distinguished professor of rhetoric and ethics at Wake Forest University. We discuss his article "Rhetor as Hero", where he discusses the ontological anxiety experienced when humans are faced with a life-altering event-where nothing will be as it once was and how the Rhetor comes to the rescue by restoring a sense of safety, thus recreating the home by delivering truth.

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On this episode of The Rhetor Podcast, I interview David Burstein, Founder of Run for America which aims to strategically recruit, train, and work to elect a new generation of leaders to Congress. We talk about their process of getting a candidate ready to win elections, how they prepare them for the current political climate and how millennials are taking their place as a major voting bloc nationwide.   runfor.us www.rhetornews.com You can also find the podcast on: iTunes TuneIn Spotify Stitcher SoundCloud Google Podcast Find Us On Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rhetornation GROUP: facebook.com/groups/rhetor REDDIT: reddit.com/user/rhetornews MEDUIM: medium.com/@rhetornews TWITCH: twitch.tv/rhetorlive TWITTER: @rhetortweets INSTAGRAM:@rhetorgram SNAPCHAT: @rhetorsnaps MEETUP: Richmond, VA/Chicago, IL/Milwaukee, WI/Washington DC