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In making a comeback with Candace Smith and Jack DeViney co-hosting, this episode marks a fine return to form for half of the duo; while Candace acquitted herself well with a keen drive-by diagnosis of the insanity of the moment in Israel and Gaza, DeViney manages only to spring to life later in the episode.And, of course Donald Trump is among the topics for conversation. We'd be remiss to not, as the wise sage Mr. Trump himself once said, "Well, you know the wind only blows sometimes." And...he's not wrong!In any case, it's a return and a clear sign there's more ahead. We've missed y'all and will be back soon, with DeViney vowing to do better (or at least not kneecap Candace in the process while making Episode 282).

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and Candace being their journey through the education ecosystem starting with Student Loans. Candace and Nate begin by examining the difference over the decades from a inflationary standpoint, the political changes and feelings the Vietnam war brought on, and then finally the student loan crisis today. No matter what side of the isle you subscribe too Student Loans are a problem. In fact the entire system is worth examining. Thank you for joining the ModState team!As always please leave your comments or send your thoughts to ModState@ModState.comShow Notes:1) https://educationdata.org/college-tuition-inflation-rate2) https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-forgiveness-supreme-court-case-explained-8c62622e87c4ebff995f971263d932fc3) https://tcf.org/content/report/reagan-administrations-campaign-rein-predatory-profit-colleges/4) https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/5) https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-02-28-mn-12707-story.html6) https://theintercept.com/2022/08/25/student-loans-debt-reagan/7) https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-student-loan-debt-trends-economic-impact8) More to come...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! On this episode Candace and Nate dive into some of the modernly used isms in the world today. Of course many of these theories have deep history this episode explores them with some modern context. These isms have become polarizing terms such as patriotism and nationalism. The team also explore other types of political, social and economic theories that have stuck in our culture today.Thank you for tuning in and as always send your comments to ModState@ModState.com or where ever you listen to your podcast.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast!On this episode Nate introduces a new but familiar voice Candace! Candace will become a regular voice on the ModState Podcast. In this episode Nate dives into how Candace thinks about the world. Throughout the episode Nate and Candace explore the state of the world and the US.Show Notes:1) The God that failed Download ( 281 Pages | Free ) (pdfdrive.com)2) When the CIA Was the NEA | The Nation3) How the CIA Secretly Funded Arab Art to Fight Communism (newsweek.com)4) Therapists and Fans are Turning Against Instagram's 'Holistic Psychologist' (vice.com)5) Insta-Therapy – Unfollow Your Influencer6) People's Republic of China Efforts to Amplify the Kremlin's Voice on Ukraine - United States Department of State7) Text - S.429 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Countering Chinese Propaganda Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress8) Sickening Indeed: A Review of Sickening, by John Abramson - Center for Economic and Policy Research (cepr.net)

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! It has been long overdue that John and Nate dive back into a good episode. As the New Year begins so does a new Republican led Congress. John and Nate pick up where they left off on Roe Vs Wade and the ongoing dynamic that is emerging in various States across the US. Second, the team team dives into their analysis of the ongoing power struggles in the US House of Representatives. What agenda will be formulated if at all? Does MaCarthy stand a chance in leadership?Lastly, John and Nate discuss the work of the Federal Reserve and their battle against inflation. What does success look like? Before departing the gents took a stab at World History AP test questions to see how well they could do...tune in to see if you could do as well.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Nate rolls solo on this episode to discuss three major topics:1) Gun violence2) Roe V wade3) The economyHow do all of these things change perspective in November. If history prover Nate right it may not move the wheel....

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Much has happened since our last episode. If you would like to wait for an exclusive episode on Roe V Wade please wait for the weekend or fast forward to about the 45 minute mark of this episode. On this episode John and Nate dive into:1) The Kentucky Derby Winner2) The black hole that was photographed 3) Russian World Cup ban...should it happen? Disagreement here4) Midterms and the 1/6 subpoenas 5) Finally....ROE V WADE and the SCOTUS Leak 

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in where ever you may be listening. Send you comments to ModState@ModState.com or leave your comments here on Podomatic. On this episode John and Nate explore the several items from the Elon Musk's hostile take-over bid, to why and what would make Twitter better. Moving on the team explores the recent discussion of a fast entrance of Finland into NATO and Russia's response and end the conversation about the upcoming French national elections. Thank you for your continued listenership and if your new thanks for dropping by! Tune in next week. 

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always leave your comments on Podomatic or send them to ModState@ModState.com.On this episode John and Nate discuss the Ukrainian conflict, the confirmation to the SCOTUS, and the broader fast sprint to the right of the Republican Party. As always thank you for your listenership. 

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always send your comments over to ModState@ModState.com. Also leave your comments on Podomatic. Special shout-out to listener Oliver who was briefly misnamed as Olivia on the episode. The team is glad it got corrected mid-podcast. This episode consists of three major topics:1) SCOTUS nomination hearing.2) The state of the economy and the increase in interest rates3) MIDTERMS! Midterm groveling will begin. What will the major topics be?As always thank you for tuning in! 

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always send your comments over to modstate@modstate.com or on here on podomatic. Nate has a solo moment where he discusses the current events here in America, abroad and some of his thoughts surrounding the support of Ukraine, current GOP messaging and opportunities. As always the team will be back soon with normal episodes! 

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always wherever you are listening we appreciate you.On this episode the ongoing conflict in Ukraine dominates the discussion. John and Nate discuss the geopolitical perspective, potential outcomes and how this is different from other conflicts as the world has a front row seat with social media. Towards the end of the episode the focus turns to the domestic climate in America including topics like inflation. As always leave a comment on Podomatic or leave us a message at ModState@ModState.com.

Welcome back to the ModSate Podcast! As always wherever you are tuning in be safe and thank you for listening. In this episode John and Nate dive into a number of the important topics from last week. As the new year drives on Russia has amassed more troops at the Ukrainian border, negotiations have broken down and war seems imminent. In other news the SCOTUS gave the Biden administration a partial win by allowing healthcare worker vaccine mandates to live on. John and Nate then discuss government overreach in relation to the federal agency OSHA. Lastly, the team discusses 1 year since the insurrection that occurred at the capital. Where are we 1 year later? Will heads continue to roll?As always thank you for tuning in! We continue to appreciate your support. 

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in! On this episode John and Nate felt it only right to round out a long and at some times contentious year. From 1/6, Afghanistan, Covid-19 et al. this year truly did not disappoint. The team reflects on their top stories from the year in the same true fashion you get from the ModState team every episode. Thank you for your continued support and have a safe happy new year. 

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in from where ever in the world you are listening. John and Nate dive into several important topics on this episode:1) John and Nate debate their stance on how they would vote for the now passed Infrastructure bill. Biden had a win here, but how would the team vote? In the follow up the debate turns to a more granular discussion of payment, national debt and climate change. 2) The next topic is the Rittenhouse case in WI. However you characterize this defendant there are several things we can agree on. Tune in and listen.3) Lastly, the team discusses the SCOTUS case surrounding the TX abortion ban. How does the court feel about this?As always leave your comments where you can or send over to ModState@ModState.com

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! Thank you or tuning in. Head over to ModState@ModState.com for more editorial pieces. Send your comments to ModState@ModState.com or here at Podomatic.com/modstate. On this episode John and Nate dive into several stories, a discussion of the Rolling Stones followed by a discussion of debt ceilings and spending. It isn't always the most dramatic or exciting topic but it certainly top of mind for elected officials in Washington DC. Thank you for tuning in! 

Welcome Back!As always thank you for tuning into the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate make up for some lost ground and time. Thank you for sticking through the break as the ModState team waits for some much needed technological equipment. On this segment today:Bizarre: John and Nate dive into both the ongoing Biden DHS debacle at the border. Additionally, Nate sneaks in a discussion of Supreme Court Justice Amy Barrett's lament of the hyper-politicized SCOTUS. Is this tone deaf? Nate gives a solution to her lament. Geo-Political/Educational: On this segment the discussion revolves around the geo-political frustrating when Australia backed out of a 2016 deal with France for upgraded military equipment. This $50+ billion dollar deal was cancelled and a new deal with the UK and USA was announced. This naturally offended the French. As our oldest ally this warranted a discussion.Main Body: John and Nate discuss the most controversial issue in the US today. Support for a $3.5 trillion dollar spending bill waxes and wanes. Most Americans are on board with this spending. For those that are against the opposition is loud. What is worth spending money on? As always send over your comments, concerns, topic requests and we will reach out! Leave comments were you can or send out to ModState@ModState.com

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As John and his family race from the largest storm since 1850, Nate sites down on a lovely Denver Sunday to discuss his thoughts. On this episode Nate begins with the developing tragedy across the US as Covid-19 cases spike. At what point did we lose the idea of Freedom with responsibility to Freedom without responsibility. Has the forest been lost from the trees?Nate finishes the episode discussion the fall of Afghanistan the death of American Service members. As always thank you for tuning into ModState. Please leave your comments at ModState@ModState.com or wherever you leave your comments. Stay Safe! 

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in. Leave your comments below OR reach out ModState@ModState.comOn this episode John and Nate discuss three major topics. 1) John and Nate reach out and discuss the imminent fall of Afghanistan after 20 years of American occupation. How should we feel about this? John and Nate reflect...2) Next the team discusses the passage of the infrastructure bill in the Senate. Nancy Pelosi now has a tactic to get the follow up $3.5 trillion under reconciliation. Her plan is to hold off the passage of the infrastructure bill until she gets a promise on the reconciliation bill. Is this the right move?3) Last John and Nate discuss the proposal of mask and vaccine mandates? Is this a 4th amendment violation or does it get us to where we need to go faster? As always thank you for tuning in! 

WELCOME BACK!A warm and hearty thank you to those of you who stuck through the hiatus into this summer. As always welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate untangle the events since they last met. Naturally the major focus is the Delta variant that is raging like wildfire through the US. So much of this has been incredibly political. Does this current time in history, with this division and politics, set the stage for future response and discussion to events like Climate Change? Additionally, John and Nate discuss the olympics, the infrastructure bill and round the episode out by discussing the Trump organization legal woes including that of Rudy Giuliani. As always send your comments over to modstate@modstate.com or leave your comments wherever you can leave comments.  

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always reach out to us on Podomatic OR at ModState@ModState.com As tension rise in Israel and the Palestinians Candace Smith brings us up to speed on the current conflict with some historical context. Additionally, Candace helps Nate understand the difficulties that the Palestinians are facing while under the relative control of the Israeli government. Candace has given listeners an extensive list of resources that will be helpful in further analysis and personal research. Show Notes: Charles D Smith, Palestine and the Arab Israeli Conflict: A History with Documents https://www.amazon.com/Palestine-Arab-Israeli-Conflict-History Documents/dp/1457613484 Theodor Herzl, The Jewish State with foreword by Louis Lipsky https://www.gutenberg.org/files/25282/25282-h/25282-h.htm Rashid Khalidi, Palestinian Identity, The Construction of Modern National Consciousness https://www.amazon.com/Palestinian-Identity-Construction-National-Consciousness/dp/023115075X Amos Oz, In the Land of Israel https://www.amazon.com/Land-Israel-Harvest-Translation/dp/0156481146 For some Palestinian/critical perspective for those of us who grew up only hearing the Israeli perspective, the follow are both firsthand accounts and coherent documentation of what’s happening on the ground, as well as what work is being done to affect positive change for both Israelis and Palestinians. For coherent Infographics on Hafrada, Palestinian rights, and Land issues, etc. https://visualizingpalestine.org/ Mohammed el Kurd: Writer and one of the families facing eviction in Sheikh Jarrah; he documents a lot firsthand https://www.instagram.com/mohammedelkurd/ Wissam Nassar: and award Winning photographer from Gaza who documents life there https://www.instagram.com/wissamgaza/ Jewish Voice for Peace is a good resource for how Jews/Jewishness is not in contrast to Palestinianness and Anti-Israeli Zionism https://jewishvoiceforpeace.org/mission/ Machsom Watch is one of the groups providing Palestinians with support and identifying human rights abuses, its a group of Israeli/Jewish women (love that) https://machsomwatch.org/en

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in. Leave your comments here or at ModState@ModState.com On this episode John and Nate begin to talk about the unrest Israel and Gaza. The tensions have reached an almost boiling over point. Next, the discussion moves to the French and British stand-off over fishing territory. The final discussion surrounds the ouster of Representative Liz Cheney from her leadership post. As always thank you for tuning in!

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in. Leave your comments at ModState@ModState.com or at Podomatic. On this episode John and Nate dive back into the current political climate to discuss the state of affairs. Educational Segment: Inflation may not be an issue for the Fed right now, but it certainly is showing up in other parts of American life. What tools does the Fed have to combat inflation? Bizarre: Former America's Mayor Rudy Giuliani received a morning raid from the FBI. What explains this? Main Segment: John and Nate dive discuss the mini revolution inside the GOP as they work out their political alignments and loyalties. It isn't looking good for non-Trump aligned politicians that are more "reality-adjacent". John makes the case that the main stream media is largely at fault for not giving conservative leaders and ideas air-time and Nate argues that it isn't that black and white. Tune in for a good convo. As always thank you for being part of the ModState journey!

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for your comments and concerns. Please leave your comments at Podomatic or at ModState@ModState.com On this episode John and Nate pontificate on several topics. The beginning of the conversation they discussed current events and a deeper dive into the outcome of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. John and Nate also discuss Russia, and the Mars helicopter experiment. Further into the episode the team talk about the idea that conservative America may be more willing to Biden era spending than the legislative body thinks. Is this a sign of future government spending and a double down on a more "helpful" government to its people? Tune in and have a listen!

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in. Leave your comments, concerns, opinions at ModState@Modstate.com for a shoutout! On this episode John and Nate dive into several topics. The main focus of this conversation is the much jolt of capital to infrastructure projects, programs to build up the poor and middle class and of course....how it get paid for. This is a higher level discussion of economics, and politics. The team also discusses the slow burning downfall of Congressman Matt Gaetz. Towards the end Nate pushes John on how Libertarians would plan to pull America out of the pandemic crisis and take on many of the issues that faces America. As always thank you for tuning in!

Welcome back from a long over due ModState Podcast Episode! As always leave your comments here or at ModState@ModState.com On this episode John and Nate dive into several topics including the valuation of Tesla forecasted into 2025. The main body of this podcast John and Nate dive Covid-19 relief and the various bills in congress. The beginning of Biden's administration is full tests and John and Nate try to get into it all. Thank you for tuning in!

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always send your messages over to ModState@ModState.com On this episode John and Nate dive into several topics. The first topic John and Nate discuss is the Mars Rover and what it means for future scientific endeavors. In the meat of the podcast John and Nate "Start Over" and pick up on an earlier discussion about the Texas winter nightmare. How do the failures in California compare to Texas? Are the difference style of governance mean anything? As always it gets a bit heated. Thanks for tuning in!

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always keep your comments coming. You can also reach out to the team at ModState@ModState.com. Bizarre Segment: John and Nate discuss the update on the declassification of UFO information from the US Federal Government. Educational Segment: John discusses Sci-fi theory and its links to reality. Main Debate: The injunction: "The Republic is more vulnerable because of the acquittal of former President Donald Trump by the US Senate." John and Nate take opposing sides to argue for and against the injunction. Tune in to hear the debate. Show Notes: UFO :https://www.livescience.com/cia-declassified-ufo-archives.html

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive into a number of topics. Geopolitical/Educational: On the night of 1/31/2021 major news outlets reported that Aung San Suu Kyi along with other members of her government were arrested. While this unfolds thousands of protesters were arrested for protesting the detention of Alexi Navalny. Bizarre and Main Segment: There has been major events as Reddit users from sub-Reddit WallStreetsBets have all bought major stocks like GameStop and AMC. Why? What is their intent. Why is this such a big deal and why the average Joe is rampantly investing in these stocks? At the end Nate asks John what role government has in his Laissez-Faire capitalism. As always leave your comments where-ever you can leave comments OR at ModState@ModState.com

Welcome back to regular programing. Thank you for listening to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive into the difference in opinion in context to stimulus to the economy. What are the expectations? What should we be striving for and how much $$ will it cost. Tune in and have a listen and as always send your comments and concerns to ModState@ModState.com or leave a comment where ever you can.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. This is the inaugural Bonus Episode. Bonus episodes are designed to bring you different conversations with no specific format. In this episode John and Nate discuss the roll out of the vaccine and stimulus to the US economy. John and Nate discover that they have a very strong disagreement. What would you like to hear in bonus episodes? Responses to comments? Our take on something ludicrous or not related to politics? A movie review? Leave your feedback in the comment section or at ModState@ModState.com

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always send your comments and concerns to ModState@ModState.com John and Nate begin with the normal routine and discussion. Over a week has elapsed since the insurrection at the Capitol. Bizarre: John and Nate discuss the impending release of UFO information from the Pentagon. What do you think we will find out? Educational: John and Nate discuss the power shift in the Senate with emerging players such as Mr. Manchin and Mr. Romney. Main Body: John and Nate continue the discussion surrounding the dynamics and changes in DC. Show Notes: UFOs: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/01/04/pentagon-has-6-months-disclose-what-it-knows-about-ufos.html

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast and Happy New Year! It is with sadness that an episode about insurrection in DC is posted. As Nate says in episode " I am not shocked but I am surprised." Much has happened over the holiday hiatus and the team was hoping to kick of 2021 with a discussion about who holds or doesn't hold majority control. Instead of discussing the Democratic majority at length much of the discussion surrounded the insurrection and the president of the United States. If you have anything to add to this conversation please leave a comment where you can or reach out at ModState@ModState.com

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in. Send your comments and messages to ModState@ModState.com On this segment Nate and DeViney begin with a discussion about Covid-19 vaccines that segues into the main topic of conversation: Nate and DeViney have a fairly heated conversation about the overall response and the role the mainstream media has played narrating the past year. Bizarre Segment: the duo discuss the 77th birthday of Keith Richards and the influence The Rolling Stones have had on their respective lives. As always, thank you for tuning in! We appreciate all the support and listenership from around the globe.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always leave your comments wherever you listen to podcasts or send them to ModState@ModState.com Educational Segment: John and Nate explore the upcoming Georgia run-off elections. What is a run-off and what does the consequence of this election have at the federal level? Bizarre Segment: A new beaked whale species was discovered in Mexico! Main Segment: John and Nate take note from a recently conducted Intelligence Squared debate. The injunction, on this 187th episode, is "Should We Stop Worrying About National Deficits". John and Nate have danced around this conversation for a while and given the economic issues that plagues the US. These large macro-economic issues share many view points. John and Nate are no different. As always thank you for tuning into this podcast episode. As always keep your comments coming. Show Notes Intelligence Squared Debate https://www.intelligencesquaredus.org/podcasts

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always please continue to send your comments to ModState@ModState.com. Thank you for your continued listenership. On the education segment John and Nate discuss a Bloomberg article comparing Milton Friedman's shareholder value versus societal impact as major shareholder. Is this the way of future or just fairy tale thinking? On the bizarre segment John and Nate discuss the now removed monolith in Utah. John and Nate finish the episode discussing the United States in a post Trump era. Nate thinks that Donald Trump will lose relevance and makes the argument to John. John points out that right now he is the front runner for 2024. John and Nate continue to discuss the run-off election in Georgia that could decide the fate of US Senate starting in 2021. As always thank you for your continued support and listenership. Show Notes: 1) Milton Friedman Article https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-01/how-wrong-was-milton-friedman-harvard-team-quantifies-the-ways

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Thank you for tuning in! As always send you comments over to ModState@ModState.com. On this episode John and Nate begin with a rather educational and bizarre segment before having their main discussion. Educational Segment: John and Nate talk about the wake of destruction that is created by the average house cat. John also dives into a group that is trying to domesticate tigers. Bizarre Segment: Two different stories were floated to John to pick. Story one was Rudy Giuliani sweating hair dye OR the Pope's official IG account liking a scantly clad Brazilian model. Tune in to listen to what John picks. The Main Segment: John and Nate dive into the main segment by again analyzing the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Nate goes on to make a comparison of two world leaders. Thank you for tuning in and as always stay safe out there.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always continue to submit your comments and thoughts. Reach out at ModState@ModState.com On this episode John and Nate stick to the regular schedule of one educational bit, bizarre and the main conversation. Educational: Mississippi has made a number of progressive changes that are worth noting. Both John and Nate are fond of Mississippi given their ties to the great southern state. Tune in and learn about the changes. Bizarre: The detective that has been charged in relation to the no-knock raid that was conducted on Breonna Taylor's apartment is now being sued for sexual assault. The detective has not been charged with the murder of Breonna Taylor. Main Story: John and Nate discuss the state of the union after the 2020 presidential election. As the data emerges John and Nate discuss the voting patterns of the American people. Why is it often said that Americans vote against their own interest? Are Americans really voting against their own interest or is something more altruistic happening? Tune in and have a listen.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always reach out to the team at ModState@ModState.com Well after a long and uncertain campaign season Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have arrived victorious. Joe Biden's long career in politics has culminated as the leader of the free world and Kamala Harris has broken the long held glass ceiling as the first female VP and first Woman of Color to hold the position. What does this actually mean for the next 4 years? Given the potential grid-lock, does this presidency seem more like a perpetual lame duck or will it give the country a chance to heal? How long does it take the country to be rid of Trumpism? Are Arizona and Georgia swing states now? Tune in and listen to John and Nate break down this historic election. As always thank you for tuning into this podcast! You make it worth it.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always reach us at ModState@ModState.com. John and Nate sit down to discuss their predictions for the 2020 presidential election along with their predictions for the legislature. John will be posting his electoral map prior to election night so head over to www.modstate.com to follow along.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Thank you tuning in. Reach out to us at ModState@ModState.com On the first educational segment Nate discuss the FDA approval of a drug that can help fight Covid-19. This is a big step in the right direction to fight Covid. As always wear your mask, wash your hands and socially distance. This is not a hoax. In the bizarre segment the team could not pass up the opportunity to discuss former Mayor Rudy Giuliani's guest spot in the new Borat film. Yikes. On the final segment John and Nate discuss the final debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The team admits that President Donald Trump had a better showing. Does it make a difference at this point in the game? Are voters swayed? Tune in and leave us your thoughts! [Image source: Newsweek.com]

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in. Please send your comments questions and concerns to ModState@ModState.com or leave comments where ever you listen to your podcasts. On this episode John and Nate dive into the the bizarre and educational. 1) Educational: The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to two American men concerning auctions. In this case what makes a more efficient auction? 2) The Bizarre: Trump or Biden? Peruvian shamans predict the US election. 3) The Bizarre: Police officers in Maine have admitted to killing up to 11 porcupines. 4) The Body: John and Nate begin to debate and discuss the merits surrounding the Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings. When confirmation to such influential positions occur everything is on the table. Religion, organizations she has been part of, and her past writings. John and Nate dive into and have several disagreements throughout the episode. As always thank you for your listenership. P.S. [note from the Managing Editor] I had my blonde moment of the year, mistaking Nate's assertion on the 3/5's rule from the Constitution with subsequent amendments and Federal statute(s). SAD! - J. DeViney Show Notes: 1) Auction Theory https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-16/why-auction-theory-won-two-americans-a-nobel-prize/12771764 2)Trump or Biden?https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-peru-shamans/trump-or-biden-peruvian-shamans-try-to-predict-u-s-election-winner-idUSKBN2673BT 3) Killing porcupines https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article246286705.html

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in! Leave your messages at ModState@ModState.com or wherever you can leave comments. On this episode John and Nate dive into three segments of bizarre news items. Normally an educational piece is added but the news has been particularly bizarre. 1) Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, had a plot to have her kidnapped and civil war enacted foiled by the feds. 2) The fly on Vice President Mike Pence head made more of statement then what he had to say in the VP debate. 3) Covid has made its way through the White House. Does this change the game? Implications? Does President Trump make the debate? Are stimulus talks stalled? Weird times. Photo source: NBC News Show notes: 1) Michigan Gov Coup https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/us/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-militia.html

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in! John and Nate start the conversation by discussing their choices for Educational Segment and Bizarre Segment. Educational: There is a new technology being applied to keep the arctic ice caps from melting. GLASS! Tune in and learn more. Bizarre: Swearing Parrots at a local zoo. What did the zoo-keepers do? And for the body: John and Nate dive into the first debate with moderator Chris Wallace. How do you feel the debate went? Is this a culmination of a rough presidency? How did Joe Biden do? Tune in and have a listen. Show Notes: 1) Arctic Glass https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200923-could-geoengineering-save-the-arctic-sea-ice 2) Swearing Parrots https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/swearing-parrots-moved-park-scli-gbr-intl/index.html

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in. Segment One: John and Nate remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg who recently passed away. The team reflects on her legacy. Segment Two: John and Nate dive into the educational segment. On this week the British Futbol league has moved from the BLM movement to different anti-racist message. Segment Three: On the Bizarre! In Siberia the melting permafrost has unveiled a completely preserved cave bear. John and Nate then discuss cloning. Segment Four: What has happened this last week? RBG passes away, McConnell immediately reports he will give a vote to a Trump nominee, every republican senator reneges on their previous stance about SCOTUS confirmations and the President aims to nominate. Additionally, the President continues to spread unfounded claims that the election would be rigged if he lost. John and Nate break all of this down in a HEATED conversation. As always thank you for tuning in and leave your comments at ModState@ModState.com

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in. On this episode John and Nate first dive into the inaugural "Educational Segment" and the "Bizarre Segment". For about 10 minutes the team discusses both the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates low followed by an analysis for the potential of life on Venus! The team then segues into a discussion of swing voters in the upcoming election followed by an intense discussion about the validity of Donald Trump's nomination for a Noble Peace Prize in relation to the agreement between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain. The Big Ten is playing football after the POTUS called on 01 September and heaped on the pressure. Is that laughable, or will it move the needle in The Rust Belt (and thus the nation)? As always send your thoughts over ModState@ModState.com Show Notes 1) Life on Venus Article https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/alien-life-venus-phosphine-gas-discovery-potential-game-changer-ncna1240273 2) Middle East Thoughts on Israeli Agreement https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/world-reacted-uae-israel-normalising-diplomatic-ties-200813152921879.html

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in! Head over to Youtube and subscribe to the video versions of these podcasts. Youtube link to this episode at https://youtu.be/JjfAOow2_Vc Please subscribe! On this episode John and Nate discuss the revelations made known on the Woodward interviews that President Trump voluntarily participated in. Does this move the needle? Does it validate things about the President? At the end of the episode John and Nate discuss polling and campaign strategies of both the Biden and Trump campaign. As always thank you for tuning in. Leave a message where ever you can leave a comment or head over to Youtube and subscribe. [Image source: CBSNews.com]

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate begin to take predictions preceding the first presidential debate. The first debate will be moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News. Will Mr. Wallace be able to keep the two candidates on point? Is 2016 different from 2020? Will the president find himself more defensive as we have seen in his two most recent interviews? Next, John and Nate move to current political and cultural climate. Is the unrest in places like Kenosha Wisconsin a predictor for continued unrest leading up to election? Finally the team takes the last part of the episode to discuss the Kenosha shooting. Want your voice heard, or do you have any general concerns or questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the team at Modstate@Modstate.com [Image source: TellerReport.com]

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. The continued hypocrisy of evangelical leaders has pushed Nate and Jack to finally have a discussion about a topic that they disagree on the most: Religion. In light of the Jerry Falwell, Jr. debacle at Liberty University, your hosts dive into religion and its role in society in 2020. Both men differ in their understanding of the origins of morality, and how religion plays a role in society. May this be the first of many discussions on faith in America. Show Notes: 1) Susceptibility of religious fundamentalists https://www.niemanlab.org/2018/05/people-who-are-delusional-dogmatic-or-religious-fundamentalists-are-more-likely-to-believe-fake-news/

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Thank you for tuning in. On this episode John and Nate make up ground from last week discussing: 1) Biden/Harris ticket. Is it strong? It doesn't really meet progressive half-way but it will be hard for conservatives to find bad talking points. 2) USPS. Optics anyone? Did we forget this is a service? Also mail-in-ballots. Nate makes a case for Colorado's efficiency with mail in voting. 3) Steve Bannon debacle. Are you shocked? Is is shocking that roughly 8-9 people a year in the Trump orbit are indicted. 4) What is happening with the GOP brand? Will it forever be tied to Trump? What is with the zero sum game? As always please leave your comments at ModState@ModState.com. Show Notes: Trump Advisor Indictments http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/all-the-presidents-convicted-men https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/23/us/politics/mueller-investigation-charges.html Lincoln Project Trump Family Skit https://lincolnproject.us/news/wakeup/

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive into the difference between President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden. Which candidate does America need right now and for the next four years? Better yet what does the nation need moving forward? Grind on and open the economy or federal government help and oversight to mitigate risk? As always leave your comments wherever you find your podcasts or reach out to the team at ModState@ModState.com