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Discussion topics on this episode include visiting Thomas Jefferson properties and how the narrative around these locales have shifted away from celebrating Jefferson's accomplishments and toward condemning him for his flaws. Tony talks about Jefferson's politics and his architecutual ideology. Also, Tony briefly reminds the listeners of the story of Thanksgiving.
Book Recommedations on Thomas Jefferson that are not "woke:"
1. On architecture: The Architectural Ideology of Thomas Jefferson
2. Best full-length biography: Jefferson: Architect of American Liberty
3. Best book on his retirement at Moncello: Twilight at Monticello
4. Best book on Poplar Forest: Poplar Forest & Thomas Jefferson

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This week Tony discusses the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence, the effect of inflation on the election, the Mike Tyson fight, and more.

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Tony talks about his top four reasons for the red wave nationally.
1. Inflation
2. Immigration
3. Identity Politics
4. Influence of new media

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Danny Jones is our guest on this episode of Viewpoint. He is a former four-term Mayor of Charleston, WV, a former Sheriff, and a former member of the House of Delegates. But that's not all. He has lived a colorful, eventful life and he shares some of those details.

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On today's episode we talk about Joe Rogan interviewing Donald Trump and the importance of the long form interview in the 21st century. We talk about the upcoming election and the importance of voting down ballot.

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Astrophysicist Hugh Ross Discussion on UFO's can be found here

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Our guest for this episode is Delegate JB Akers. He is a Delegate in West Virginia representing the 55th District which covers portions of Charleston and surrounding areas. We discuss his early life, how he became interested in politics, his family, and we learn about his passions as it relates to his public service. 

You can learn about JB by visiting his website here

JB's legislative page can be found here

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In this episode, Tony talks with Dr. Os Guinness about the idea of freedom, how it is defined, and how America can keep it. They discuss how the radical left in modern America does not have the same historical view of freedom that was born in 1776. They also talk about modern politics and how we can navigate today's world with clarity.

Learn more about Os Guinness at his website

His book, Last Call for Liberty, can be found here

The Williamsburg Charter can be found here

Wilfred McClay's Land of Hope, a fantastic and accurate account of the American story can be found here

Learn more about the Oxford History of the United States here. The host has read each title in the series and recommends all of them.

We do not recommend books by Howard Zinn.

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Delegate Adam Burkhammer joins Viewpoint to talk about his background, his experience in politics and the legislaure, and his passion about family issues and the foster care system.

Find Delegate Burkhammer's legislative page here.

News about House Bill 4975 can be read here.

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In this solo episode I talk about Reza Pahlavi's appeal in restoring normalcy in the nation of Iran. I discuss the Woody Williams statue replacement proposal for the U.S. Capitol Statuary Hall. Finally, I briefly discuss the plastic bottle cap controversy in the EU.

You can find Reza Pahlavi's appeal here.

You can find my article on the Woody Williams statue here.

The bottle cap story can be found here.

The UNESCO World Heritage sites can be found here.

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Joining us in this episode is Dr. Matthew Harris. Dr. Harris has over 30 years of active practice in internal medicine and pediatrics. Guided by this professional experiece, he discusses the health effects of marijuana (cannabis) use as well as the socioeconomic effects, political effects, and other ramifications. We also explore the changes in society that have changed perceptions of marijuana use in American society.

Below are links to reports, articles, and studies cited in this episode.

The media effect on cannabis acceptance

Study: Direct link between cannabis use and schizophrenia

Report on studies regarding marijuana induced impairment while driving

Harvard Medical School's Bertha Madras

Worker absenteeism

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