Ceasefire - When To Speak and When To Walk Away - 10-24-26

In this episode of Ceasefire, hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros tackle a topic they admit they rarely cover: knowing when to speak up and when to walk away. Drawing from Proverbs 26:4-5 — where King Solomon seemingly contradicts himself about whether to answer a fool — the hosts explore the art of …

Ceasefire - Who's to Blame 10-17-26

In this episode of Ceasefire, hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros unpack the culture of blame—why we instinctively look for someone to fault after disasters, how it distracts from solutions, and why understanding the other side builds stronger communities. From Hill Country floods and Highway 46 acci…

Ceasefire - Capitalism vs Socialism 10-10-26

In this episode of Ceasefire, hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros tackle the fundamental definitions of capitalism and socialism. They explore what each system actually means — private/individual ownership vs. collective ownership of the means of production — and unpack common misconceptions that blu…

Ceasefire - Finding Common Ground 10-3-2026

Dale and Ron explore what "finding common ground" really means — starting with a personal story about Dale's mom sitting through a Cinderella music video she hated, not because she liked the band, but because she was trying to connect with her son. That sparks a wide-ranging conversation about the …

Ceasefire - What Is Prosperity 9-26-26

Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros host a wide-ranging conversation on what prosperity really means — and why it's not the same as wealth. Starting from the idea that words change meaning over time, they explore prosperity as an active, ongoing process: the foundation for future growth, upward potential, …

Ceasefire - Importance Of Guardrails 9-19-26

Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros ("Ceasefire") discuss the importance of guardrails — structures that limit power and prevent overreach — across government, business, and culture. They cover checks and balances, the 17th Amendment's effect on the Senate, city government accountability tools (Open Meetin…

Ceasefire - Being the Audience 9-12-26

This episode of Ceasefire (Dale Adams & Ron Cisneros) explores the difference between being a spectator and being a citizen in modern American society, arguing that technology has made people more connected but less civically engaged.   Americans have shifted from active citizens to passive spect…

Ceasefire - Moral Relativism 9-5-26

Hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros explore moral relativism vs. moral absolutism — debating whether fairness is innate or taught (using a chocolate-chip-cookie thought experiment and a fair-trading otter), where morals, values, and ethics differ, whether religion is required for morality, and how th…

Ceasefire - Crime And Punishment 8-29-26

Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros dig into the philosophy and practice of crime and punishment — a follow-up to their Eighth Amendment episode. They compare punishment systems across cultures (Singapore's caning, Norway and Japan's rehabilitation models, Zimbabwe's "instant justice"), debate whether cert…

Ceasefire - The Eighth Amendment 8-22-26

In this episode of Ceasefire (Dale & Ron) covers the Eighth Amendment's ban on excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel/unusual punishment, tracing its roots to the English Bill of Rights of 1689 and exploring how "cruel and unusual" has evolved with societal standards over time. 0:00 – Intro: I…