America's Moderate Voice

We meet again with Sherman Tylawsky from Friends and Fellow Citizens to talk about cybersecurity in the United States. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Our story today begins with the topic of the January 6th insurrection. I have only done one episode on this topic, but not directly, only in the respect of the 25th amendment challenge. But now, after months of review and discussions, we have an episode on the topic. The reason why is because new evidence and information was being brought up a lot throughout the months, and there are still some things uncertain. Today I have a special guest joining us today; he has a unique perspective of this day since he was there when it happened. His name is Sherman Tylawsky, a podcaster with the show: Friends & Fellow Citizens. We will talk about how all of this affects the current political and social state of the United States, and how we may be able to improve it for the future. I hope you all enjoy our discussion. Check out Sherman Tylawsky's podcast here: https://www.shermantylawsky.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

International travel reflects the agenda of political leaders. Oftentimes it is to strengthen relations with neighbors and partners, or sometimes even to negotiate deals. However, it can also mean targeting an issue or problem that either one party, or multiple is facing. What leaders must do in these scenarios is to work together, or get one side to agree, to tackle the issue and resolve it. International travel has its effects on both people abroad and at home. The politics will be mixed and needs a clear message. Today's issue will reflect migration. How will migration and its negotiations affect the United States? My name is Derek Gutierrez, and welcome to America's Moderate Voice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Our story today begins with the topic of the political landscape of alternative facts and partisan content marketing propaganda. We will be focusing on those aspects of politics and how those affect the policies of the United States. Joining me today is Jay Fratt, a podcaster with the show: The Conservative Hippie. We will talk about how all of this affects the past and current policies of the United States, and how we may be able to improve it for the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

On May 17th 2021, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovski had a virtual meeting in which they discussed the future of US-EU trade relations. According to a joint statement, they “announced the start of discussions to address global steel and aluminum excess capacity. During a virtual meeting last week, the leaders acknowledged the need for effective solutions that preserve our critical industries, and agreed to chart a path that ends the WTO disputes following the U.S. application of tariffs on imports from the EU under section 232.” How do we use our tools of trade? Is trade beneficial to everyone or just some? What about our partners and allies: is it best to have free trade with them at all times? If so, what if they affect us badly, do we let that go or should we retaliate with tariffs and sanctions? Do you think it was the best decision for the US and the EU to escalate their differences and work together? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Today America's Moderate Voice meets with Dan Sally, the host and creator of the podcast "You Don't Have to Yell." We will be discussing electoral reforms. What are the current issues of America's electoral system? What have been the consequences: politically and socially? What are the possible alternatives Americans may use? How will this affect the United States moving forward? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

On May 3rd, President Joe Biden revised the U.S. annual refugee admissions cap. He has reviewed the previous levels, which were a historic low, and decided to raise it. According to a White House statement by the president, he said the following: "Today, I am revising the United States' annual refugee admissions cap to 62,500 for this fiscal year. This erases the historically low number set by the previous administration of 15,000, which did not reflect America's values as a nation that welcomes and supports refugees." We must consider now, does the US have the responsibility of taking in more refugees now, or could it have wait? Where should our focus be: national security or humanitarian efforts? How will taking in more refugees, as Biden hopes to propose in the next fiscal year, affect the United States moving forward? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Today on our show we have Conor Bronsdon joining the show. He is the host of the Podcast: Growing the Green Economy. We talk about President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan and the future of American green energy tech. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Our story today begins with North Korea and its response to President Biden's address to Congress. On April 28th, President Biden made his first address as president to Congress. Here he addressed contemporary issues like the coronavirus pandemic, as well as bills he looks forward to potentially signing if the senate chooses to proceed with them. But we are not here to talk about his speech, but instead one specific part of it. And it will be that part in which we will ask ourselves, what does this mean for the United States? And where do we move forward from here? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Our story today begins with the Middle East. We will be focusing on specifically Saudi Arabia and Iran, their relationship and how it relates to the foreign policy of the United States. Joining me today is Hamish Hallet, a podcaster with the show: A Spoonful of News. We talk about the relationship of these two countries, the past and current regional policies of the United States, and what the future may look like under the Biden administration. I hope you all enjoy our discussion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

On April 22nd, the House of Representative voted 216-208 to pass legislation to make DC the next state in the union. This vote will have challenges moving forward in the Senate, but until that moment, the piece of legislation is historic. This is a push for furthering our nation's principle of representation and fairness in self-governance. It sounds simple and certain to be pivotal in U.S. politics, however the movement faces legal, political, and social challenges. There is opposition to statehood, and today we will go over what the proponents and opponents say about DC statehood. We'll talk about the bill and what the push for statehood means, as well as what this would mean for the United States moving forward. Should Washington, DC become a state? What are the arguments for and abasing it? What will this mean for the United States? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

The Forever Wars have been intertwined with American policy and society for the last 20 years. These are the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; these are the wars started by the attacks on 9/11 and the U.S. invasion to secure weapons of mass destruction. Today we have the former example regarding recent actions from the Biden administration of withdrawing troops. This action is critical to the United States, its policies at home and abroad. What are we going to see from the Biden administration? The reaction of troop withdrawal, the potential repercussions abroad, and the strategies needed to do so. Is this the end of the Forever Wars? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation. It is composed of judges that serve to uphold the laws under the Constitution when presented cases. According to Article 3, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, “The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.” These judges provide a service to the stability of the country, and the integrity of American laws. Nine judges serve on the bench, however that may change soon under the Biden administration. What has been known as “Court Packing” has brought controversial issues in American society. It is important that we understand what these means in today's society, and how it will impact the United States moving forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Infrastructure is the fundamental structure of any country. I'm talking about your roads, bridges, aqueducts, pipes and energy supplies used to facilitate an economy. It brings the economy together; it is what makes or breaks a country's economy. Infrastructure builds an economy, however the United States has not been prioritizing its own infrastructure, and it comes with much cost in having done so. It is important that we understand what infrastructure means and its importance, but also its cost. Recently, President Biden announced his infrastructure proposal. This proposal is known as the American Jobs Plan. Immediately we can see it is not entirely about infrastructure, but about creating jobs. On March 31st, the White House released the details of the proposal and President Biden announced his plans to the country in pursuit to win the confidence of Americans. So what is in this proposal, and what will it mean for the United States moving forward? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

What do you think is the greatest foreign policy issue out there for the United States? Is it Russia, China, or Iran? Is it the endless wars in the Middle or a potential future war in Asia? What about climate change and energy technology? Let's not forget international terrorism. These are all important issues to consider when listing potential threats to the United States. Right now, at this moment, the threat may not come from my list of security concerns. Arguably, the greatest foreign policy issue for the United States is nuclear weapons in North Korea. This week, North Korea launched its first missiles in over a year? What does this mean? What is the response from the Biden administration. Why is this important you may ask? Well, nuclear weapons are a threat to humanity, there is concern in the leadership of North Korea. It is important to understand the issue because it may become a greater threat in the future. My name is Derek Gutierrez, and welcome to America's Moderate Voice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to America's Moderate Voice. My name is Derek Gutierrez. Here we cover the latest news on United States policies and actions at home and abroad. Today we have a guest today. His name is Bo-Dean Sanders. He and I will talk about his new book, “Race Against...Against Race.” It is a book about race in the context of sports. This was a great interview and I am so happy to share it with all of you. If you love politics and sports, and want to know how sports and teamwork bring people together, check out this talk with Bo-Dean. I hope you enjoy our interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

International relations are the basis for foreign policy. Oftentimes it involves the relations of one's country's allies and adversaries. Sometimes it involves the working of allies to solve crises or discuss solutions to security concerns. So why is this important? For those interested in foreign policy or international relations, this episode would be something I think is worth researching further. But it is something we can all learn from. It is how the United States works abroad: for better or for worse, it is how we conduct our relations and policies. Recently, the United States met with its allies in the Indo-Pacific region; those allies included India, Japan, and Australia. They are known as the Quad, and they are about to create a path for a more strategic path of their multilateral partnership, not only with each other and in the region, but in the world. They met Friday, March 12th. It was a significant meeting, especially since it was President Joe Bien's first foreign leader meeting during his presidency. Here, the leaders talked about the present and the future. They talked about the coronavirus pandemic and issues that will change the world. But what was part of the meeting and the policy goals? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

What is representation in the United States? We have Senators and House Reps; we have Governors and Mayors; we have district and town officials. They represent us. But what if they don't truly represent me? What if they represent such a broad length of land with people of extremely different lives and different interests, can one person really represent everyone's interests without contested procedures? This all brings up a topic in the United States: the breaking up of larger states into multiple smaller states to better represent their constituents. There are arguments for both for and against this. And today we are going to hear more about this topic and learn more together about what it means for the United States. Welcome to America's Moderate Voice. Today we have a guest today. His name is Taylor Ealand from Contrarix. He and I will talk on the topic of splitting up larger states and what it means for Americans. It is such an interesting topic, one that I wasn't too familiar with before we met. But I am glad I know more because for many people it is an important topic. I hope you enjoy our interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Article 1 Section 4 of the Constitution, says that only “the Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.” On Monday, March 8th, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill known as Senate File 413 into law. According to the bill, it relates “to the conduct of elections, including absentee ballots and voter list maintenance activities, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.” What do you all think of the matter? What is the Iowan bill about? How can states or the federal government make voting easier, but fair; open, but legitimate? How can it further be protective while giving all groups of people an equal opportunity to vote how they wish? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Why does the United States have so many military operations around the world? Have you ever thought about that? Did you know that sometimes the President of the United States can call an airstrike at certain countries and groups without getting Congressional approval? That's a lot of power for one person, especially someone leading a country with the strongest military. My name is Derek Gutierrez, and welcome to America's Moderate Voice. Today we will dive into Congresses latest move on the Wars Power Act. Does that sound familiar? Well maybe because it is responsible for the description I laid out before. We are going to find out why Congress has made a move to limit President Joe Biden's power of military actions abroad and what that could mean for the United States' foreign policy moving forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Our story today begins with President Joe Biden's remarks at the 2021 Virtual Munich Security Conference. Here is where President Biden laid out the security issues and concerns of the United States and the world. On February 19th, after the G7 meeting, President Joe Biden was the first to speak at this meeting and he spoke much on the future of the United States. He talked about how “America is back.” This is his distinct policy of international relations, very different from his predecessor President Donald Trump. So what does “America is back mean”? Well, it is the reverse of policies from the previous Trump administration, meaning that the United States will reclaim its leadership role in world affairs, shaping its once universally recognized leadership. What does this mean for the United States' future foreign policies? How does the United States, under Joe Biden, see the state of the world and our allies? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Our story today begins with President Joe Biden's first call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Typically Israel, as one of our closest allies, receives a call right after the inauguration, however, it took President Biden up until last Wednesday, February 17th, four weeks later. Nonetheless, this talk means a lot for both leaders. For President Biden, it means how will the United States move forward with its relationship with Israel and the situation in the Middle East. For Prime Minister Netanyahu it means preparing a strong campaign ahead of the March 23rd election. But, by the end of the day, they spoke and what they spoke about was regarding national security concerns and the balance of our relationship --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

President Joe Biden is ending the United States' support for Saudi Arabia in the Yemen civil war. Yemen has been in a civil war since 2014, it is a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Earlier this month, President Biden called off U.S. support for the war, and instead focused on ending the war. The United Nations describes Yemen as the world's biggest humanitarian crisis, with 80% of its people in need and millions on the verge of a large-scale famine. According to UNICEF, with the pandemic spreading, Yemen is facing an “emergency within an emergency.” Do you see the Biden administration's act for diplomacy valid and optimistic, maybe even realistically successful? Should we maintain a military presence for the sake of national security? Should we get ourselves involved in humanitarian issues or stay out of them? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Today we have Alan Lee Honest, REAL, (and poor) guy4president Independent Presidential Candidate for 2024 joining our show. He will talk about his background and why he is running for President. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

On February 3rd, 2021 President Joe Biden extended the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty with Vladamir Putin. This treaty is better known as New START, and it is one of the few treaties left that deals with the arms reduction of nuclear weapons between the United States and the Russian Federation. It was first put into effect in 2011 and now is extended until February 2026. This, for now, gives both the United States and Russia more time to stabilize nuclear tensions and shift focus elsewhere in international relations and other regions where nuclear stability is at risk. Do you think it was best for the United States to renew the New START treaty? Was it in our best interests for national security, despite the risk of potential violation and defection from Russia? Do you agree that we need to add modernized weapons systems under the treaty? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Today we have Lander Nelson joining the show. With experience traveling the world, Lander will talk about his journey and what it means to be an American abroad. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

On February 4th, Senator Romney released his proposal for relieving poverty and providing a tax credit for children in lower-income families. This is a proposal in addition to President Biden's proposal of child credit tax in his stimulus package. Senator Romney is proposing the Family Security Act. According to the Act, it “would provide a monthly cash benefit for families, amounting to $350 a month for each young child, and $250 a month for each school-aged child.” According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, “President Biden's $1.9 trillion emergency relief plan includes a Child Tax Credit expansion that would lift 9.9 million children above or closer to the poverty line.” Who do you think has a better plan for families of lower-income? Overall, which plan is better for Americans today? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. . Our story today begins with the World Health Organization. President Joe Biden comes through with one of his bigger campaigns promises to have the United States rejoin the WHO. By executive order, Biden reverses his predecessor's action of withdrawal from the WHO. Joe Biden believes that rejoining the organization is the best move for the country, despite the controversies brought up by President Trump last year. Biden's recommitment to the WHO is a step further for his plans of reestablishing American global leadership, the belief that we must lead the world because it best suits our interests and the international community's interests. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

(Updated Episode: Sorry for the prior inconvience) Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo taking action against Iran. On January 12th, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States will take action to counter Iranian support for al-Qaeda. Pompeo said, “Today, I revealed new information about how the Islamic Republic of Iran has given a new operational headquarters to al-Qa'ida, the terrorist network with more American blood on its hands than any other. For al-Qa'ida, Iran is the new home base. Tehran gives sanctuary to the terror group's senior leaders as they plan attacks against America and our allies." What is the latest move of the state department before the expiration of the administration? So now that the Trump administration is fading away and the United States comes to recognize a new administration, how does this action affect its foreign policy? What does it mean for the United States moving forward? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with the foreign policy under the Joe Biden administration. Biden has a different approach to foreign policy, one that is distinct from his predecessor, specifically in regards to China. But how distinct are their foreign policies? To help me, today I have a guest on the show. His name is Hamish Hallett. Together we will discuss how Biden is different from the Trump policy on China overall? Which approach works better, a multilateral approach or a bilateral approach? And finally, how will the advisors around Joe Biden influence his China foreign policy? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

President Joe Biden on his first day of office signed an executive order to have the United States return to the Paris Climate Agreement. In his executive order, he said “I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on December 12, 2015, do hereby accept the said Agreement and every article and clause thereof on behalf of the United States of America.” With that in mind, what is the Paris climate agreement? Why did we leave, and what does it mean to be back? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with the Peaceful Transition of Power. For most of human history, power was only transformed in two ways: warfare and death. The founders and framers of the U.S. Constitution recognized the immorality of transferring power through death and bloodshed; it is not the type of republic they were building. That is why they built democratic institutions to oversee free and fair elections. What does a peaceful transition of power mean in the United States? Why has it made us unique and significant? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with the Indo-Pacific region. The United States has recently declassified its policy for the Indo-Pacific region.  On January 12th, the White House released the U.S. Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific. This can be found on the White House website under the National Security & Defense section. With that release, there was a statement by National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien. The release of the document comes after three years of service. According to the White House online statement, it “has provided overarching strategic guidance for implementing the 2017 National Security Strategy within the world's most populous and economically dynamic region.” So what is the framework exactly? And what is the significance of it? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with censorship from Big Tech. In recent weeks, the topic of censorship and Big Tech companies have been circulating in the news. It is a heavy topic that shares discernment from a multitude of groups in the United States. For starters let's name some of these Big Tech companies. They include large industries and social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and many more. These companies have been active in targeting certain accounts and prospective voices through censorship. Why is there an active effort of censorship from Big Tech? What does it mean in American democracy? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with the United States strengthening its relationship with Taiwan and further damaging its relationship with the People's Republic of China. On January 9th, the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released a statement. In this statement, he explains the position that the United States will play moving forward, at least for the remaining of the Trump administration. It is a relatively short statement titled: Lifting Self-Imposed Restriction on the U.S.-Taiwan Relationship.  What has the United States State Department done to its relationship with East Asia? What are the responses from China? What does it mean for the United States moving forward? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with the 25th amendment. Despite all of this chaos, is it the right move to invoke the 25th amendment? The amendment was originally intended for the replacement of a president in the “event of death, removal, resignation, incapacitation,” according to Cornell Law School. What is going on in the United States? Why is there the call for the 25th amendment? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. On January 4th, Iran was reported to have boosted its nuclear fuel enrichment. According to NPR, “Iranian semi-official media are reporting Tehran is enriching nuclear fuel to 20% purity.” First off, Iran's boosting of uranium enrichment means a step closer to nuclearization. It is one of the most significant actions since the end of the JCPOA. What does Iran's boosting of uranium enrichment mean? How does it affect the United States? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with the objection of the electoral college results for the presidential election. A few days ago, Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri called for his rejection of the electoral college results which permitted victory to Joe Biden. As of now, Joe Biden is the president-elect, however, due to uncommon election practices in multiple states, some people are skeptical of its legitimacy. Senator Josh Hawley has been in the news lately because he was the first senator to announce his rejection of the electorate vote and he has proclaimed his refusal to vote in favor of the results. He tweeted out on December 30th, “millions of voters concerned about election integrity deserve to be heard. I will object on January 6 on their behalf.” What does this entail for January 6th? How does Congress process this objection? What does it mean for American democracy? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Our story today begins with the Comprehensive Investment Agreement signed between the European Union and the People's Republic of China. European leaders and China's President, Xi Jinping agreement “on an investment deal between the European Union and China despite a request for talks on the issue by the incoming -administration of President-elect Joe Biden,” according to NPR. It concludes negotiations over the deal, which removes a number of barriers to European companies' investment in China. By removing these barriers, it will increase trade between both parties; it gives a greater incentive for businesses to reach out to markets abroad. What is the deal about? What are the effects on the United States? What does it mean for the United States to move forward? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America.  Our story today begins with ambassadorships. In recent weeks noise has been brought around who will be the ambassador to the People's Republic of China. This, of course, would be for the Biden administration. There have been some names thrown around about who could lead and defend America's interests in China. Their greatest responsibility, however, would be to recover America's relationship with China. Who are these names? Why do I think having a career diplomat is better than a political appointment? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with the United States recognizing the disputed territory of Western Sahara. On December 24, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States will open a consulate in Western Sahara. This further solidifies the United States' recognition of Moroccos' claim over the disputed territory. I will briefly go over later what the dispute over the territory was before this recognition. Nevertheless, the State Department released a press statement last Thursday. What is the importance of this recognition? What is the Western Sahara dispute about? And what does this mean for the United States' foreign policy? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. The main topic of today is if the public vaccinations to government officials create greater confidence in the American people to take the coronavirus vaccine themselves. The United States government has begun a campaign to advocate the coronavirus vaccine. For example, Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Fauci, Senator Mitch McConnel, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Then there were other members of Congress taking the vaccine as well, and it is only pushing further to immunize the entire Congress. Does this build confidence in the American people to take the vaccine more seriously? How do Americans already feel about the vaccine? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

After months of long waiting congress has finally presented us with a bill to be happy with. Americans will receive their paychecks. Congress passed a bill worth about $900 million intended for the American public. The bill provides for a $600 payment to most Americans. It seems like Americans will finally receive the relief they deserve. Or will they? Is the bill actually as good as it seems? Trump said he is asking Congress to amend the bill saying they should “increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000, or $4,000 for a couple”...as well as to “get rid of the wasteful and unnecessary items from this legislation and to send me a suitable bill.” What is this bill really about? Is it right for Americans? *correction* foreign aid belongs to a separate defense bill in which President Trump criticized along with the coronavirus relief bill --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Capitalism: what is it and what does it mean in American democracy? We meet with Aadi Golchha to discuss his views on capitalism in the United States. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with free speech. This is the first of a new mini-series I am beginning on this podcast: it is where I will present one part of the United States Constitution in one episode, and make a second episode in which I will talk about the issues in the United States. As for this episode, we will discuss what free speech is? What does it mean in the United States? And then we will look into briefly the controversies and issues in the United States. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with another Hong Kong arrest and charge. Police said in a statement that they arrested a 73-year-old man under the national security law. Although they did not name the man, we know it was Jimmy Lai. An entrepreneur, social activist, and longtime champion of the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement. He is very active in social protest against the Communist Party of China, and he has made himself an enemy of the mainland. We will discuss what the situation is? What U.S. officials say about it? And what are the views of Americans and American policies? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

This is an interview with Steven Hall on Joe Biden's Cabinet Picks. Continuing from the previous episode's topic, we discuss the significance of Biden's picks, its controversies, and what it means to overall politics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with Joe Biden's cabinet. Over the last two weeks, Joe Biden, who has yet to be officially recognized as the president-elect by the electorate, has begun his picks for his cabinet. There have been many picks announced, all of which either have been boring picks or very controversial between both sides of the political spectrum. In Congress, both sides of the political aisle--progressives and conservatives--are flipping over these picks. On the general side, progressives are upset that Joe Biden has not nominated a strong progessive cabinet, notwithstanding an actual individual nominee they are happy with. They are either not progressive enough or have a bad history with congressmen. They are either too much of a return to “normalcy” or not enough. Rejected by progressives for having conservative views, and rejected by conservatives for having libreal views. We will talk about who these picks are, the more important ones at least? What are the arguments of both progressives and conservatives? And, of course, what do Americans think about the cabinet picks? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

On Friday, December 4th, President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to withdrawal most of the 700 troops stationed in Somalia. It is the continuing push for decreasing America's involvement abroad, after orders for troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to leave. The Pentagon said in a short statement that "'a majority' of U.S. troops and assets in Somalia will be withdrawn in early 2021. There are currently about 700 troops in the Horn of Africa nation, training and advising local forces in an extended fight against the extremist group al-Shabab, an affiliate of al-Qaeda.” We will discuss what the situation is, why we are there, and why it matters? How do Americans feel about the withdrawal? And what are the potential consequences of the withdrawal? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America. Our story today begins with the Supreme Court ruling over cases of religious practice during the Coronavirus pandemic. What are these cases? How were they ruled? What do they mean for religious institutions during a pandemic? Is there protection under the Constitution? What are American's thoughts? In this episode, we will talk about three cases brought to the Supreme Court this year. All three cases were decided by a 5-4 vote, demonstrating the split judicial view in the limitations governments may place on public and private sectors during a pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support

Welcome to the Moderate Voice of America, here we cover the latest news on United States policies at home and abroad. Our story today begins with another withdrawal of an international treaty by the United States. On Sunday, November 22, 2020, the United States withdrew from the Open Skies Treaty after accusations of violations by the Russian Federation. Signed in 1992, "the treaty, which entered into force in 2002, allows its 34 members to conduct short-notice, unarmed observation and surveillance flights over one another's territories, to collect data on military forces and activities.” Why did the United States leave the Open Skies Treaty? What are the consequences of the withdrawal? What is the next move for America? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-gutierrez7/support