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The Day After the Election Nov 06, 2024

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It's the day after the election… did you sleep at all last night? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the surprising support for Donald Trump in a broad coalition ranging from the Amish to Elon Musk, along with other factors that tipped the scales in Trump's favor for last night's victory.

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Buckle Up for Election Day Nov 05, 2024

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It's election day, but what are the odds that we'll actually know who the next president is going to be by the end of the night? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the challenge of getting all the votes counted in Pennsylvania, what the media's going to be doing to fill the time while we wait, and the impact of Senate races happening across the country.

To follow along and see the electoral map yourself, check out 270towin.com

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The Interview Everyone's Talking About Nov 01, 2024

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RFK Jr. said early in this election cycle that the presidential race could be decided by podcasts… is that a real possibility? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss Donald Trump's recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience and the impact of long-form audio products on the electorate.

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Should Newspapers be Endorsing Candidates? Oct 30, 2024

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Should newspapers be endorsing political candidates to try and affect the outcome of elections? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss shifts in polling techniques over time and the controversial decisions recently made by the Washington Post and LA Times to not endorse a presidential candidate in this election.

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Should Athletics be Subsidized at the University Level? Oct 28, 2024

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Did you know that the highest paid state employees in 40 of the 50 states in the U.S. are college sports coaches? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan discuss whether or not taxpayer dollars should continue to support college athletics at such high rates and what implications these investments have for states as a whole.

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Nuclear Energy, Brought to You by Amazon Oct 25, 2024

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Are Google and Amazon taking over more than just our web searches and shopping? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the tech giants' push into nuclear energy and examine if we are willingly (or unwillingly) handing these companies too much control over our daily lives.

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How Mainstream Media Hides the Truth from You Oct 23, 2024

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Is it ethical for the media to selectively edit interviews with presidential candidates? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the controversy surrounding the editing choices in 60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Harris and the role of bias in major media vs alternative media sources.

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iVoters.com: Your One-Stop Shop Oct 22, 2024

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Does voting make you feel overwhelmed? Good thing there's a place that can tell you exactly what's going to be on your ballot without trying to tell you who or what to vote for. Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss iVoters' shift from printed and mailed voter information pamphlets to a robust online resource that's nonpartisan, user-friendly, and free.

See what's on your ballot at iVoters.com

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Housing Market Madness Oct 18, 2024

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Is it really as hopeless as it feels for first time homebuyers to break into the housing market? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the effect that stagnant wages, rising taxes, skyrocketing home costs, and other factors have on young people trying to buy their first home.

Listen to our interview with Bill Cosgrove, President of Union Home Mortgage, on The Public Square®.

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Mirth Matters Oct 16, 2024

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You've probably heard the phrase "if you're not laughing, you're crying," and it can certainly feel that way during election season. But how else does laughter relate to politics and worldview? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss how SNL has influenced American culture over the past 50 years and how mirth mattered even to some of the greatest literary minds of the 20th century.

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