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New Media is a passion project of Ken Minster. This Nevada-based blog is centered on Republican politics and culture. Let's try something new. The views expressed on this website are my own. They have not been reviewed or approved by my employer.

Ken Minster


    • Mar 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Republicans: Run for Office in 2022!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 2:19


    Ready to run? We need you!Candidate filing in Nevada ends Friday and districts crucial to the red wave still do not have a declared GOP candidate. Please help me get the word out so we can find candidates before this Friday!You'll have resources and people to help you be successful and your decision to enter the fray could have a huge impact. Email nvgopticket@gmail.com, message us, or call 702-608-9076.Time is running out!

    Ten with Ken Special: Shannon Churchwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 29:28


    This is Ten with Ken, a ten-minute interview series that's never ten minutes. In this Ten with Ken Special called “Black Voices”, I'll be speaking with prominent black leaders in Nevada to talk about who they are, their experiences as Americans and Republicans, and what matters most to them. I caught up with Shannon Churchwell, a former Democratic candidate, and Nevada State Director for BLEXIT, a group dedicated to getting black Americans to exit the Democratic Party. She tells her story and gives some good advice to Republican candidates heading into the midterm elections. Enjoy.

    Ten with Ken Special: Brenda Flank

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021


    This is Ten with Ken, a ten-minute interview series that's never ten minutes. In this Ten with Ken Special called “Black Voices”, I'll be speaking with prominent black leaders in Nevada to talk about who they are, their experiences as Americans and Republicans, and what matters most to them. I think you're going to love meeting Brenda Flank. Brenda is a longtime Community activist Who loves the Constitution, America, and Nevada. She's now a candidate for Las Vegas City Council Ward 4. This was my first in person interview for New Media so I know that Brenda's wonderful personality will outshine the technical limitations of my setup. As always, thanks for watching, and enjoy meeting Brenda.

    Ten with Ken Special: Tony Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 51:54


    In this Ten with Ken Special called “Black Voices”, I'll be speaking with prominent black leaders in Nevada to talk about who they are, their experiences as Americans and Republicans, and what matters most to them. This episode is an incredible conversation with Tony Lane, a local basketball coach who is also an unabashed patriot. He's running for US Congress in Nevada because he's terribly worried about the trajectory of this country he loves.

    Ten with Ken Special: Jennifer Fawzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 41:56


    In this Ten with Ken Special called “Black Voices”, I'll be speaking with prominent black leaders in Nevada to talk about who they are, their experiences as Americans and Republicans, and what matters most to them. It was an honor to speak with Jennifer Fawzy, a wife, mom and passionate candidate for elected office who loves America, its people, and wants it to continue to provide those blessings for her son and future generations.

    Ten with Ken Special: Sherman Ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 34:40


    In this Ten with Ken Special called “Black Voices”, I'll be speaking with prominent black leaders in Nevada to talk about who they are, their experiences as Americans and Republicans, and what matters most to them. In this first episode, I speak with my friend Sherman Ray, a lifelong Republican who has spent his life following his dreams in politics, business, community outreach, and most importantly, as a parent and grandparent.

    Ten with Ken: Ronnie Najarro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 37:36


    In this episode, I get to speak to Ronnie Najarro, State Director for Americans for Prosperity - Nevada. Ronnie talks about his family's pursuit of the American Dream, the incredible work AFP is doing in the community, and what Hispanic Americans' legislative priorities look like right now.

    Ken Can't Read: My Thoughts on “The Hispanic Republican”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 29:46


    It took me two months to read an anthology of 70 years of history about Hispanic Republicans. I was inspired reading about the heroes that have pushed the movement forward despite significant political and cultural obstacles in their way. Cadava's book has reinforced for me that Hispanic people must be a central focus of our movement in the coming years.

    Getting Vaccinated Combats the Inevitable Overreaction About the Delta Variant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 11:06


    It is imperative that the United States doesn't lock down because of the Delta variant of COVID-19. But you can help prevent that by getting vaccinated; if only to give the Left fewer reasons to take away people's livelihoods and freedom.

    Building a Republican Ideological Coalition: Win and Share Together

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 7:07


    This is Part 4 of a four-part series about helping our various Republican factions unite. By focusing on some basic principles we all share, being open to ideological differences on other issues, and seeking to add people to the movement instead of subtracting them, we can build a functioning, if difficult, governing coalition despite some glaring challenges that lie ahead. You can listen to the rest of the series by visiting https://www.thisisnew.media

    Building a Republican Ideological Coalition: Fight Desperately to Keep People In the Tent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 8:13


    This is Part 3 of a four-part series about helping our various Republican factions unite. By focusing on some basic principles we all share, being open to ideological differences on other issues, and seeking to add people to the movement instead of subtracting them, we can build a functioning, if difficult, governing coalition despite some glaring challenges that lie ahead. You can listen to the rest of the series by visiting https://www.thisisnew.media

    Building a Republican Ideological Coalition: Embrace Laboratory Republicanism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 10:43


    This is Part 2 of a four-part series about helping our various Republican factions unite. By focusing on some basic principles we all share, being open to ideological differences on other issues, and seeking to add people to the movement instead of subtracting them, we can build a functioning, if difficult, governing coalition despite some glaring challenges that lie ahead. You can listen to the rest of the series by visiting https://www.thisisnew.media

    Building a Republican Ideological Coalition: Unite on Some Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 8:02


    This is Part 1 of a four-part series about helping our various Republican factions unite. By focusing on some basic principles we all share, being open to ideological differences on other issues, and seeking to add people to the movement instead of subtracting them, we can build a functioning, if difficult, governing coalition despite some glaring challenges that lie ahead. You can listen to the rest of the series by visiting https://www.thisisnew.media

    Unfiltered: Greg Hafen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 39:24


    Welcome to Episode 3 of Unfiltered. I'll be sitting down with Nevada's Republican state legislators to provide an unfiltered view of their work in the 81st Legislative Session in Carson City. In this interview, I speak with Nevada Assemblyman Greg Hafen. We talk about his family, his goals, and his strategy to just try to get something good done for rural Nevada in this wildly partisan legislative session. He's a genuine, thoughtful elected official who is also a small business owner and proud Dad. Enjoy!

    Ten with Ken: Philip Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 26:00


    This is Ten with Ken, a ten-minute interview series that's never ten minutes.In Episode 2, I had the pleasure to speak with Philip Smith, President of the National African American Gun Association. He is a genuine, passionate leader who is dedicating his life to getting firearms into the hands of black Americans who want to defend themselves, their families, and their homes. He is optimistic about black gun ownership and happy to be an advocate for this important cause. Enjoy!

    Ten with Ken: Mark Hutchison

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 25:56


    Welcome to Ten with Ken, a ten-minute interview series that's never ten minutes.I caught up with Mark Hutchison, the former Lieutenant Governor of Nevada to talk about why he is optimistic about our movement, what he hopes Republicans focus more on, and why Nevada is a great place to live.

    Unfiltered: Heidi Kasama

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 31:38


    Welcome to Episode 2 of Unfiltered.I'll be sitting down with Nevada's Republican state legislators to provide an unfiltered view of their work in the 81st Legislative Session in Carson City.In this interview, I speak with Nevada Assemblywoman Heidi Kasama. Enjoy!

    Unfiltered: Tom Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 21:32


    Welcome to Unfiltered.I'll be sitting down with Nevada's Republican state legislators to provide an unfiltered view of their work in the 81st Legislative Session in Carson City.In this interview, I speak with Nevada Assemblyman Tom Roberts. Enjoy!

    Guest Blog: Politics Has Taught Us to Seek Affirmation Instead of Information in Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 6:08


    One of Nevada's most respected former Members of Congress talks about his worries that people are only seeking news that supports their personal narrative and not the truth. If you have to Google some of the words he uses, you're not alone.

    Guest Blog: On Reframing Political Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 10:33


    My friend J.R. offers a framework to understand how good people can come to opposing political beliefs, and through this mutual recognition, be able to better communicate their ideas to each other.

    Why Did President Trump Lose?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 13:13


    It's not necessarily all his fault, but his and our movement's inability to explain limited government, individualism, and federalism to regular Americans in the midst of a crisis lost him the election, not voter fraud.

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