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Episode 239: Cannabis King To Meet The GOP Gauntlet. It Won't Go Well! Nov 12, 2025

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A cannabis mogul says he’s almost in for New Mexico governor—and we dig into why self-funding and name recognition won’t outrun the GOP primary gauntlet. We break down the three real obstacles every outsider faces: proving you actually live where you run, explaining how you made your money when the base is skeptical, and reconciling a donor history that points across the aisle. It’s a case study in credibility, not cash.
From there, we torch a viral claim that defense contractors script the weather forecast. Using real models and the logic of modern meteorology, we show how predictions come from physics and data, not memos and secret calls. Clear thinking beats clickbait, especially when storms—and emotions—run hot.
Cost of living drives the middle stretch. We push past “the economy is great” soundbites to ask what would actually help: easing energy costs, clearing regulatory logjams, and being honest about tariffs’ timing when prices are already sticky. On housing, we contrast a flashy 50-year mortgage with smarter mobility ideas like portable mortgage rates and curbing bulk buys of single-family homes by institutional investors. Affordability isn’t a slogan; it’s a set of decisions.
We close with Senator John Fetterman’s unusual willingness to cross his party on shutdown tactics and Israel—a risky choice that brought a wave of online venom. Whether you agree with him or not, standing on principle in an election year is rare. That’s the thread tying this episode together: credibility earned in tough rooms, facts over theatrics, and policy that remembers who pays the bills.
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Episode 238: Shutdowns, SNAP, And The Filibuster Fight In New Mexico Nov 09, 2025

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A budget fight in Washington shouldn’t decide whether families in New Mexico can buy groceries—but that’s exactly where we are. We open with the real-world fallout of the federal shutdown: SNAP delays for roughly 460,000 New Mexicans, TSA slowdowns, and unpaid military members, all tied up in a standoff over temporary ACA subsidies that were created during COVID. We break down how those subsidies work, who actually receives them, why insurers benefit, and what reform could look like if Congress focused on affordability instead of brinkmanship.
From there, we wrestle with the Senate’s biggest pressure valve: the filibuster. Trump wants it gone to power through a reopening and a faster agenda. Many Republicans balk, warning that killing the 60-vote threshold would turn the Senate into a smaller House and supercharge policy whiplash. We walk through the unintended consequences of past rule changes, the real risk of court packing, and one bold idea to stabilize the system: protect the filibuster with a constitutional amendment so the rules can’t swing with every majority.
We also talk politics on the ground: why affordability—not vibes—will decide 2026. Voters care about grocery bills, rent, energy, and healthcare, and they won’t reward leaders who minimize that pain. We push for a clear cost-of-living plan that’s measurable and fast. Then we zoom into Albuquerque, where rising crime has become the central question of the mayor’s race. We lay out the data, challenge “not my job” answers on public safety, and argue for accountability over party loyalty.
If you’re tired of spin and want practical fixes—on budgets, healthcare costs, and public safety—this conversation lays out the stakes and the options. Listen, share with a friend who’s feeling the pinch, and tell us where you stand: keep the filibuster or go simple majority? And what’s the first, most concrete step to lower costs where you live? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help more people find the show.

Episode 237: How A Shoestring Campaign Forced A Runoff And What It Signals For Albuquerque’s Future Nov 05, 2025

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Midnight energy, raw numbers, and a city on edge. We sat down with strategist Jay McCleskey and fundraiser Jessica Perez as Albuquerque’s mayoral race officially headed to a runoff—Keller hovering in the mid-30s, Darren White just behind him, and a wave of voters signaling they’re ready for change on crime, homelessness, and basic accountability.
We unpack why incumbents hate runoffs and how a tight, repeatable message can beat a partisan registration gap. White’s case focuses on immediate public safety moves—new leadership at APD, rebuilding recruiting, and coordination with federal partners on those arrested for serious crimes—contrasted with years of technocratic promises that haven’t delivered. Jessica pulls back the curtain on the money: donor hesitation, fears of retaliation, and the post-election tipping point that turns skepticism into momentum. In a compressed calendar, efficient spending on digital, mail, and targeted TV becomes the campaign’s edge.
Zooming out, we map the national mood onto Albuquerque’s decision. From Virginia’s down-ballot shockwaves to New Jersey’s margins and New York’s ideological swing, voters wrestling with prices and safety are punishing the status quo. That backdrop explains why the incumbent can’t grow and why he’ll try to nationalize the runoff with partisan attacks. The counter is simple and local: visible safety, fewer encampments, cleaner corridors, and departments that answer to the public. City council results already suggest voters will reward that approach—especially when the message is clear and the campaign stays disciplined.
If you’re tired of speeches and ready for outcomes, this conversation lays out the path to a truly competitive runoff: keep it local, fund it fast, and repeat the plan until every voter can recite it. Subscribe, share this episode with a neighbor who’s undecided, and leave a review telling us the one change you want to see first.

Halloween Special: A Stalker Story You Have To Hear To Believe Oct 31, 2025

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Two true stories frame our Halloween special: a strange night at the Stanley Hotel with unexplained footsteps and misplaced flip-flops, and a yearlong stalking case that escalates from prank calls to an attic discovery. We share how we handled fear then and how we handle it now, with hard-won safety habits and clearer lines.
• Favorite horror picks and why we outgrew them
• Stanley Hotel lore and the fourth floor footsteps
• The elevator flip-flops and staff reactions
• Early prank calls that cross a line
• Window scraping, motion lights, and hang-ups
• The 2 a.m. call that says “I know you’re alone”
• Bathroom evidence and erased messages
• Snow tracks dismissed and rising frustration
• Pressure mat setup and dead ends
• Attic find with food, beer, and a nest
• Leaving fast, no suspect identified
• Later newsroom stalking and stronger response
• Practical takeaways for personal safety
We’ll see you late Tuesday night for our election special with Jessica Perez, the best fundraiser in the state of New Mexico

Episode 236: Turn On The Heat, Mark: Also Maybe The Government Oct 29, 2025

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The temperature may be freezing in our studio, but the agenda is on fire. We start with the shutdown standoff and get precise about where the logjam actually sits: Senate votes, not soundbites. If you’re watching SNAP timelines or waiting on a federal paycheck, you’ll hear the plain-English version of how a continuing resolution works, who has voted which way, and why short-term fixes shouldn’t be an excuse to freeze out families who need help right now.
From there, we head home to New Mexico and unpack the controversy around a state lawmaker’s website that crowdsources alleged ICE activity. The pitch is “verification,” but the reality looks like real-time alerting—raising safety risks for officers and neighbors alike and inviting legal questions. We explain what ICE actually does—targeted arrests of known criminal suspects—while pressing the media to do the basics: verify claims, seek legal context, and get the other side before amplifying a narrative.
Campaign season brings receipts: Deb Haaland’s fundraising is huge, early, and mostly out-of-state small-dollar; Bregman’s is in-state and max-donor heavy. We break down why each model has strengths and blind spots, why early spending can be a gamble, and what balance looks like if you want staying power. Then comes a seismic climate moment: Bill Gates shifts from apocalypse framing to human flourishing, backing strategies that lower the green premium and invest in health, agriculture, and scalable energy. We connect that pivot to the rising demand from AI and industry and make the case for a practical bridge—oil and gas today with a full-court press on nuclear and fusion tomorrow—to deliver abundant, affordable, clean power.
We close with Albuquerque turnout trends, a hard-hitting mayoral ad on sanctuary policy and crime, and JD Vance’s blunt take on the administration’s biggest vulnerability: affordability. Prices still hurt. If policy doesn’t ease that pressure, politics won’t save you. If this conversation cuts through the noise for you, follow, rate, and share the show with a friend—and tell us what topic you want us to tackle next.

Episode 235: Inside Albuquerque’s Stash House Scandal, Energy Reality, And A Tariff Firestorm Oct 26, 2025

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A 911 ping leads to an Albuquerque stash house with kidnapped migrants and a ransom ledger—proof that policy signals have real-world consequences. We unpack how sanctuary rules that block ICE coordination can embolden predators, why public safety must come before political branding, and what accountability should look like at City Hall. That urgency threads into a broader reality check: Britain’s step back from rapid net zero plans exposes hard limits on intermittent power, rising grid costs, and the arithmetic of energy density. Meanwhile, U.S. demand is skyrocketing—think AI data centers, electrification, and industry—while New Mexico families operate on thin margins. Price hikes don’t hit spreadsheets; they hit kitchens.
So we draw a line: pair responsible oil and gas with a national sprint toward fusion. Unlike fission, fusion promises abundant, cleaner baseload without massive waste, and breakthroughs are accelerating. We talk practical policy—why middle-class tax relief matters now, why energy scarcity guarantees suffering, and how investment in fusion can deliver both climate progress and affordability. It’s not ideology; it’s physics, finance, and compassion.
We also tackle a brewing trade storm: Ontario’s ad splicing Ronald Reagan’s anti-tariff remarks to swipe at Trump spurred a tariff escalation and a quick pullback. Beyond the noise, the question is context—1987 trade dynamics aren’t today’s, and resilience matters when supply chains shape national security. Add a government shutdown threatening pay for troops and federal workers, and the theme is clear: don’t outsource reality. And because real life isn’t all policy, we close with a jolt from our game cams—coyotes, a big bobcat, and a massive mountain lion caught strolling at midday.
Join us for straight talk on safety, energy, and sovereignty—plus the wildest wildlife clip we’ve seen yet. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can find it.

Episode 234: NM Judge DEFIES Supreme Court – Homeless Ruling SPARKS CHAOS Oct 22, 2025

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A single claim on a debate stage can snowball fast. We open with a charged Albuquerque mayoral moment, a televised fact-check, and a deeper question about access: when homelessness consumes a city’s attention and budget, who gets to see what’s really happening inside the shelters we fund? From there we trace how a New Mexico judge’s reading of the state constitution could collide with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Grants Pass ruling, reshaping encampment enforcement, due process, and the daily life of residents and businesses—especially where drug use and pedestrian risk already run high.
Zooming out, we follow the incentives behind a grinding federal shutdown. Why would one party press for a clean continuing resolution and the other resist it despite the pressure from unpaid workers? We unpack the polling, the blame game, and why modern presidents lean on executive orders when Congress stalls—creating a cycle where rules swing every few years and cities struggle to plan. We also challenge a viral political ad that blames tariffs for $25 fair food, contrasting it with retailer data showing holiday basket prices returning toward 2019 levels. The real drivers behind sticky grocery inflation aren’t as simple as a slogan.
Along the way, we scrutinize a proposed ICE tracker that could endanger agents amid rising attacks, debate how to balance enforcement with treatment and shelter capacity, and call for basic transparency: public bed counts, performance dashboards, and access with privacy safeguards. It’s a candid tour through local politics, constitutional law, shutdown strategy, and the economics shaping your daily life.
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Episode 233: How Campaign Cash, City Crime, And Protest Politics Collide In One Wild Week Oct 19, 2025

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We celebrate Ella’s golden birthday, then dive into the governor’s race money surge, the Albuquerque mayor debate, and why protest energy without policy goes nowhere. Crime stats, consultant spend, immigration policy, and voter homework anchor the hour.
• small-dollar donor strength versus runaway spending
• digital firms and DC consultant fees draining war chests
• Bregman’s respectable haul but heavy overhead
• Hull’s fundraising gap and missed momentum
• Keller’s tech-and-civilians pitch on crime challenged by outcomes
• sanctuary policy implications for violent offenders and public safety
• practical voter homework: read plans, check sites, vote early
• No Kings protests lacking policy aims against issue polling headwinds
• Fetterman’s warning and intra-party backlash risk
• New Jersey governor race framed by history and math
• mailbag on release schedules, signs, and subscriber tips
• game trail cam: coyotes, bobcat, and a bold buck
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Episode 232: Albuquerque Mayor's Race Comes Down To The Wire With Darren White Oct 15, 2025

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Albuquerque stands at a crossroads—and the numbers don’t mince words. With crime and homelessness topping voter concerns and an incumbent polling under 30%, a runoff looks all but certain. We sit down with Darren White to parse the real levers of change: how to rebuild proactive policing, restore confidence in APD, and confront encampments with a plan that blends services and clear enforcement. No buzzwords, no techno-fixes-as-substitutes—just the tradeoffs, timelines, and leadership choices that move outcomes.
We get specific about what “day one” would look like on encampments, why recruitment can’t be outsourced to billboards or generic incentives, and how leadership culture—from the chief on down—sets the tone for response times, clearance rates, and community trust. The conversation also wades into the National Guard’s role as a force multiplier (and what deployment should and shouldn’t be), plus a candid reaction to the mayor’s latest ad and the claim that media coverage is the problem. On policy fault lines, we break down the sanctuary amendment that would have shared data with ICE on violent charges and trafficking, and why that vote became a litmus test for public safety priorities.
Campaign mechanics matter too. With a six-person field, limited public financing, and a low-information electorate weeks out, targeting is king: older voters, read mail, watch debates, and reward clarity. We talk debate criteria, who made the stage, and how one or two votes—on sanctuary policy or guaranteed basic income—can redraw the map in a tight race. If you’re weighing whether Albuquerque stays the course or resets on crime and homelessness, this conversation gives you the receipts, the stakes, and the likely paths to November.
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Episode 231: A local leader tries to crush a family business, a mayoral race pivots on crime and homelessness, and national media gets called out Oct 12, 2025

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A union boss tried to turn a beloved New Mexico tradition into a political weapon—and we’re not having it. We unpack the “prison patch” smear aimed at McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, separate rumor from reality, and talk about what’s really at stake when activists target family businesses to score points. It’s a case study in how online outrage travels, how local news stepped in to correct it, and why communities should back builders over destroyers.
From there, we head into the Albuquerque mayoral race, where crime and homelessness dominate the polls. We analyze Darren White’s hard-hitting ad, Tim Keller’s incumbent playbook, and why a “good ideas, better execution” message from Alex Ubayas falls flat when voters are begging for real change. If you want to win, you have to talk about what people feel on their block—safety, public order, and visible disorder—and offer concrete steps, not abstractions.
Then a wild media moment: Katie Porter’s interview meltdown and the aftermath. We walk through how a few minutes of friction with a local reporter triggered a prediction market swing, revived old staff clips, and raised the bigger question—can you govern if you can’t handle follow-ups? We also scan tight races in New Jersey and Virginia, where endorsements, standards, and cost-of-living politics are reshaping odds. Finally, we tackle the government shutdown, the Senate math behind it, and a heated JD Vance–George Stephanopoulos exchange that spotlights the gap between media priorities and what families are actually dealing with.
Stick around for Sunday Drone Day: soaring fall colors over Angel Fire, a reminder of the place we’re all trying to protect. If you value straight talk on local politics, media accountability, and the small businesses that hold communities together, tap follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review—what story grabbed you most this week?

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