The Truth Quest Podcast

In case you hibernated through the month of November or boycotted the news, this episode will get you caught up on all the major stories from the month that was in only 12 minutes. 

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When I first heard the term "Trump Derangement Syndrome", I thought, "This is nothing new! The opposing party of every President has some level of irrationality associated with it."

I then came across a study that claims Americans are stressed out due to the political climate. They are losing sleep, ruining relationships and feeling mentally and physically sick.

When you combine that study with everything Trump has been put through - the constant media scrutiny (fake news), the baseless Russia collusion investigation, the lop-sided and deceitful impeachment inquiry, the level of vitriol directed at him and the violence directed at his supporters, I have come to the conclusion that this syndrome seems real.

Trump just is not playing the game by the customary rules created by the D.C. establishment and they are not happy with the prospect of an outsider changing the rules. Trump Derangement Syndrome is an epidemic among the D.C. establishment. I love the fact that he has deranged them to the point where they have been flushed out with all of their cards laid on the table.

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A Nation Divided: U.S. Politics Taking Physical and Emotional Toll on Americans

Truth Quest Podcast Episodes:

• Episode #2 –The Truth About Abortion - What About the Baby?

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If you ask the average American their impression of Edward Snowden, you are likely to hear him portrayed as a villain; he is a traitor to the country and should be tried for treason. A growing minority, however, view him as a hero for exposing the illegal and unconstitutional mass surveillance program which was implemented shortly after the terrorist attack on September 11.

In this episode, we examine the Snowden saga with an eye toward what it teaches us about the Constitution.

Show Notes:

My Life as a NewYork Times Reporter in the Shadow of the War on Terror

Presidents Surveillance Program Worked with Private Sector to Collect Data After Sept 11

Edward Snowden and Turnkey Tyranny

Edward Snowden on the Joe Rogan podcast

Permanent Record, by Edward Snowden

Truth Quest Podcast Episodes:

• Episode #3 – The Truth About the Constitution

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Do you know how you can tell it's Fall, bordering on Winter? California is on fire! This annual event seems to fall on the heels of Oktoberfest and, we are being led to believe, that the problem is getting worse! Why? Well, of course, the sole reason for this repetitive event is . . . . climate change!

In this episode, we examine the validity of that claim and try to arrive at the truth about the California wildfires.

Show Notes

Ryan Zinke Blames Radical Enviros for California Fires

Ryan Zinke Interview 

Wildfires Caused by Bad Environmental Policy 

Trump is Right About California's Fires, It Wasn't Climate Change 

California Fires Explained Why They are Getting Worse 

Utility says power lines may have started 2 California fires

Truth Quest Podcast - Episode #7 - The Truth About Climate Change

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In this episode we review the month that was . . . October, 2019. From impeachment to the Democrat debates to transgender athletes and action in the Middle East, it was an eventful month. 

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The claim of white privilege is very popular these days but the idea itself raises questions. What does it really mean? What can or should be done about it? What is really accomplished by bringing it up? Does the idea improve the conversation about contentious issues or does it lead to its deterioration?

Show Notes

United Church of Christ White Privilege Curriculum

White Privilege Explained

Explaining White Privilege to a Broke White Person

I Have Privilege and You Do Too

Intellectual Intolerance Behind 'Check Your Privilege'

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Impeachment is a constitutional tool whose responsibility is granted solely to the House of Representatives. As outlined in the Constitution, the rules of impeachment are both specific (treason and bribery) and general (high crimes and misdemeanors). Besides the president and vice president, all "civil officers" are subject to impeachment. That means all federal employees whether appointed or hired.

Contrary to popular belief, impeachment does not mean removal from office. It is essentially an indictment. The Constitution grants the Senate the responsibility of holding a trial based on the evidence presented by the House. If convicted, the defendant can be removed from office and banned from future service in the federal government.

The power of impeachment has been used sparingly with only 19 instances in the nation's history.

You may be surprised by what we uncover when we dive into the language from the Constitution about impeachment, read the words of the Founding Fathers on the topic and study the history of its practice. How many Presidents, Supreme Court Justices and federal employees should have been impeached if the Constitution was followed? 

Show Notes:

KrisAnne Show: Episode 281 - Impeachment Yesterday, Today and the Future

House.gov - Impeachment List

Founders Constitution

Legal Dictionary: High Crimes and Misdemeanors

Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States

Brion McClanahan Episode 261

Truth Quest Podcast Episodes:

• Episodes #16 - The Truth About the Supreme Court

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If you follow the financial markets to any extent you have likely heard the term “negative interest rates.” In this episode, we are going to examine this never-before-in-history phenomenon. We are going to discuss the three ways this ridiculous financial policy manifests itself: on individuals, on bank reserves and on bonds and examine merits of this policy. Hint: It ain't good!

Show Notes

The Fed's Consideration of Negative Interest Rates Signals Its Rush Toward Irrelevance

The Non-Weirdness of Negative Interest Rates

UBS Starts Charging Rich Clients Negative 0.75% Interest Rate

Mises.org:

• Negative Interest Rates are the Price We Pay for De-Civilization

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Welcome to the inaugural Truth Quest Podcast month in review. In this short episode, we walk through the biggest news items from last month, September 2019.

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Truth Quest podcasts:

• Episode #27 - The Truth About the Federal Reserve - An Intro

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You've likely heard all the critics complaints about Walmart: The company underpays its employees, does not offer employee benefits, squeezes its suppliers which, in turn, kills domestic manufacturing jobs and leads to sweatshop labor in less-developed countries. The list continues: Walmart kills Mom and Pop shops, resists the unionization of their workforce, and destroys rural America.

Sounds like a horrible company but what is the truth about Walmart?

Show Notes:

Sam Walton: Made in America

Demonizing Wal-Mart

Fortuune 500 Company's Conservatives and Liberals Love to Hate

Mises.org:

• The Ultimate Pro-Walmart Article

FEE.org:

• Walmarts Bottom Line

 Truth Quest Podcast Episodes:

• Episode #4 - The Truth About Minimum Wage

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