Hour 2: Crockett Ignites the 2026 Fight | Fred Voccola on Leading in the AI Era

Hour 2 opens with Jasmine Crockett’s explosive entry into the 2026 Texas Senate race — a launch that sent Republicans into gleeful theatrics, Democrats into strategic panic, and the political class into full‑body vibration as her unfiltered style becomes the story. The hour then digs into the polli…

Hour 1: Minaj Ignites a Political Firestorm | Dr. Joanna Massey on Navigating Speech in a Polarized Era

Episode 79 begins with a look at Nicki Minaj’s unexpected appearance at AmericaFest, examining how a brief walk‑on at a high‑profile conservative gathering set off a wave of political, cultural, and fan‑driven fallout. The hosts trace the reactions across media, industry, and her own fanbase, situa…

Hour 2: Branding America, Trump‑Style | Lauren Tetenbaum on Reinventing Midlife

Hour 2 examines Donald Trump’s sweeping effort to affix his name to major national institutions — from the Kennedy Center to the U.S. Institute of Peace to a newly announced class of nuclear‑capable Navy battleships — and unpacks the legal, political, and symbolic battles these moves have triggered…

Hour 1: The Maduro Extraction Shockwave | Nancy Lee Gulbrandsen on Surviving Modern Dating

 Episode 78 begins with an examination of the U.S. extraction of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, tracing how years of indictments, failed negotiations, and mounting regional pressure culminated in their removal and transfer to New York. It then outlines the varied political and diplomatic reaction…

Hour 2: The 2025 Year‑End Pop Quiz | Dr. Cristi Bundukamara on Pain and Purpose

Hour 2 delivers a brisk year‑end review of 2025, guiding listeners through the year’s major headlines, cultural milestones, political developments, and unforgettable “did that really happen?” moments in a fast‑paced multiple‑choice format. It transforms the year’s defining events into an engaging, …

Hour 1: Inside the Feeding Our Future Fraud | Aymie Daniels on Finding Strength in Crisis

Episode 77 opens with an examination of the Feeding Our Future scandal, the largest pandemic‑relief fraud in U.S. history, in which a Minnesota nonprofit and its affiliates allegedly siphoned off nearly $1 billion in federal child‑nutrition funds by submitting claims for meals that were never serve…

Hour 2: The Santa Claus Paradox | Dr. Anthony Silard on Love and Suffering

This second hour unpacks the enigma of Santa Claus—how a beloved childhood figure evolved into a global symbol shaped by commerce, culture, and social conditioning, with belief patterns, global traditions, and psychological impacts woven throughout. The hour continues with an examination of Santa’s…

Hour 1: The Business of Being “Green” | S.A. Stolin on The Doc’s Christmas Miracle

Episode 76 opens with a deep dive into the booming market for “green” products—and the rising consumer demand driving it, especially among Gen Z and Millennials. The hosts then expose how widespread greenwashing has become, breaking down the data, scandals, and regulatory crackdowns that show just …

Hour 2: Combatting Illegal Orders or Flirting with Sedition? | Darin Kinder’s 9/11 Survival Story

The hosts explore the uproar over the video made by six Democratic lawmakers reminding U.S. service members of their duty to refuse unlawful orders—a message denounced by President Trump as “seditious.” They examine the clash between discipline and constitutional fidelity, the governing legal stand…

Hour 1: The Olympics and Trans Athlete Eligibility | Rachel Corbett on Criminal Profiling

Episode 75 examines how the Olympics and global federations have increasingly barred transgender women who experienced male puberty from competing in female categories, citing enduring biological advantages and safety concerns. It highlights the political and cultural divide, with most countries an…