Recap, This Week

Josh Hyde hosts. What might Trump’s second time at bat look like?  Let’s talk about it.

Josh Hyde hosts. Have you ever wondered why the same grocery store chain looks vastly different in a working class neighborhood than in a wealthier neighborhood; or why “food deserts” even exist? Redlining determines where our grocery stores can be located; and for those who might be wondering, this type of redlining is not illegal. Our discussion reveals the continued impact of redlining and the ignoring of needs in certain communities. Also, we discuss the relevance of the British monarchy and why Megan and Harry probably should have stayed in the UK to help drive change from within.

R. Anthony Arnold hosts. What's right and wrong with single issue/party voting and how does it affect how our democracy works?

Josh Hyde hosts. The best president America has ever known, President Bob, turns out to be an alien from another galaxy, who has been pretending to be human. He now wants the country and world to know his true identity. What would it take for you to continue to support him? Also, is your favorite horror movie villain a liberal or conservative? Let's talk about it!

Josh Hyde hosts. Finding a real human connection is hard. Finding a relationship is even harder. Many people have taken this search online. But, some are struggling to find out how to parse through differences, including political differences, on a search for authenticity.Also, the specialness of GameStop and the trends it has inspired; and the weekly poll about a stay-at-home husband, dad and gamer, who is sued by his wife because she feels he’s not paying his fair share of the family's expenses.

Josh Hyde hosts. Does the injection of religion into American politics limit or make it harder for our politicians to come to common ground? Let's talk about it! "The influx of religion into politics has essentially created exclusionary gangs that admire wreaking havoc over democratic representatives seeking sensible compromise.""When politicians use religion to propogate their message, every politician assumes their position is the 'Jesus position'. The problem is we all think that we represent the 'Jesus position', as we take turns crucifying each other."

Josh Hyde hosts. What can be expected from another Trump presidency? Let's talk about it! Episode S124/279 https://pointcast.news/listen-to-recap.php

Josh Hyde hosts. Will the vice-presidential candidates have any impact on the upcoming election; and can you see either of them as a possible presidential candidate? Let's talk about it!

Josh Hyde hosts. The wait is over and the time has come. A decision must be made. Some say the ship is sailing and others say we are stuck and the waves are passing us by. And still, others believe that the ship is in fact going backwards.To stay afloat and to progress forward, you have to believe that the person you choose can navigate choppy waters and sail strong through calm seas; and knows how to avoid getting stuck. Is Harris the right captain for this ship and is this her time?

Josh Hyde hosts. Biden’s Presidential wins was monumental, partially because of his running mate, Kamala Harris. But now, much of the talk about Harris’ role has died down. Let’s talk about why. Also, let’s talk Senator Kyrsten Sinema and the Friday Poll; and Professor X’s take on the trends. https://pointcast.news/listen-to-recap.php

Josh Hyde hosts. Introduction to a two-part series about the United States' Vice President's rise from second place.

Josh Hyde hosts. With great power comes great responsibility. (Thanks, Spider Man.) With the rise of online influencers who can reach millions of people with their platforms do they have a responsibility to care for the public? And how does this affect politics? Let’s talk about it!

Recap, This Week Nick Homberg hosts. Hope seeks justice after her ex-husband kills himself and their children. Hope warned that her ex-husband said he would do this, but no one listened. The American Chemical Society says that PFAS may be making everything from mascara to rainwater dangerous; and Alex Jones, American conservative and host of InfoWars, has found himself between the hard truth and the definition of a lie.

Josh Hyde hosts. You tell your public servant that you want chocolate pie. He makes you a mud pie and tells you it’s chocolate. You believe him and eat it. You eat it so much, you begin to believe that chocolate is mud.At his core, Trump’s an opportunist and a performer. He tells people what they want to hear, so that he gets what he wants. It’s more important than ever for you to decide what you believe so that no politician gives you mud for chocolate.

Josh Hyde hosts. Introduction to a two-part series. Discover where Trump got his tenacity and why this tenacity may disconnect him from some voters.

Josh Hyde hosts. We’ve all been punched in the chest by inflation. What is inflation, what causes it and some tips on what you can do about it. Also on tap, climate change is punching through the country; and our Friday poll on disciplining your kids by embarrassing them online -- should you be doing it and does it work? Let's talk about it! https://pointcast.news/listen-to-recap.php

Josh Hyde hosts. So, “What’s the Matter with Men?” (See article below.) We discuss the masculinity crisis in our society. Also, we discuss this week’s poll on when neglect charges should be filed against parents; and our current online trends regarding proposed new laws in the UK that want to limit the right to protest. Let’s talk about it! Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/01/30/whats-the-matter-with-men https://pointcast.news/listen-to-recap.php

Josh Hyde hosts. iBuyers and other online real estate companies and how they are changing the landscape of buying, selling and renting residential real estate; and could we end up with AI landlords? Also, gas stoves and asthma in children, should there be a national health emergency this risk? Let’s talk about it! https://pointcast.news/listen-to-recap.php

Josh Hyde hosts. The "grind" culture has changed our sense of community and self care. Let's talk about it! https://pointcast.news/listen-to-recap.php

Josh Hyde hosts. We, as a nation, are raised to be a nation of doers. Because of that, we often find ourselves stuck in spaces where we can’t do what we want to do. So, what do you do we you can’t do — nothing? Let’s talk about it! https://pointcast.news/listen-to-recap.php