



Ceasefire - The Seventh Amendment 7-18-26
Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros dive into the often-overlooked Seventh Amendment — the constitutional right to a jury trial. They explore why the U.S. stands almost alone in the world for consistent jury trials, trace the history from the Magna Carta to modern Supreme Court cases, and discuss how jury …

Ceasefire - Discrimination What It Is And What Its Not 7-11-26
In this episode of Ceasefire, hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros tackle the topic of discrimination — what it really means, what it isn't, and where the lines get blurry. They open by defining discrimination in its neutral sense (simply distinguishing between things) before diving into the distincti…

Ceasefire - Declaration Of Independence 7-4-26
Dale, Ron, and special guest James Hodges — history teacher and American history enthusiast — dive deep into the Declaration of Independence on this Independence Day special. They explore what the document actually says, why the Founders wrote it the way they did, where rights really come from, and…

Ceasefire - Which Branch Of Government Is The Most Powerful 6-27-26
Dale and Ron discuss which branch of the U.S. federal government is the most powerful — and which should be. They argue the Founders intended Congress to hold supreme authority (evidenced by the Constitution's structure and the Federalist Papers), but in practice, Americans perceive the executive a…

Ceasefire - Using Your Voice To Keep Your Voice. 6-20-26
Hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros discuss civic engagement and the challenge of having your voice heard in modern democracy. They explore how distraction, non-confrontational tendencies, and "representational appropriation" lead everyday people to cede their voice to louder, more extreme figures — …

Ceasefire - Beauty and the Republic Why Art Matters to Civic Life 6-13-26
Hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros, joined by guest James Hodges (history and political science teacher), discuss the role of beauty, architecture, and public art in civic life. Key themes include: Architecture shapes civic life: Physical spaces — churches, courthouses, city halls — frame how peopl…

Ceasefire - The Election is Over! Now What Do We Do? 6-6-26
Ceasefire hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros sit down with Ricky Gleason, the newly crowned Kendall County Judge-elect, following a highly contested runoff election. The conversation covers the path to healing for the community post-election, including a warm phone call Gleason received from outgoin…

Ceasefire - The Importance of Travel 5-30-26
Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros explore why travel matters beyond just relaxation. From shifting cultural perspectives and humanizing "the other" to gaining a deeper appreciation for home, they share personal stories from Spain, Iceland, Argentina, Germany, Antarctica, and beyond. Whether you're crossi…

Ceasefire - Hope or Hate? Faith or Fear? 5-23-26
Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros tackle the growing toxicity in local and national politics — and ask the harder question: what does our emotional investment in elections say about our faith? From a nearly-derailed school board candidate forum to the economy of fear driving social media and cable news, …

Ceasefire - Judge Shane Stolarczyk 5-2-2026
Ceasefire is joined by Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk ahead of the election. Hosts Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros ask the tough questions on traffic, road safety, water, property taxes, growth, and local control. A must-listen for Kendall County residents. Timeline: 0:00 — Intro & Welco…