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One Air Force vet & one Marine vet discuss their views on what Life, Liberty, & Pursuit of Happiness means in this day and age. They also dabble in religion, philosophy, economics, and local news for the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. Follow us on Twitter @THER4KE @ThomasBlack_86 and join our Discord to talk about episodes and future topics: https://discord.gg/yKS4Bcsmtn

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    OvO: Deep State #25 Trump 2024 & Student Loan Cancellation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 58:04


    Jake & Thomas are back after another hiatus due to Jake being overwhelmed with school and fatherhood! This time we're talking about the Biden Admin's plans to cancel up to $20k in Student Loan debt and changes to other policies regarding the payment of said debt. But first, we discuss Trump's chances at winning the Republican nomination for 2024.Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #24 Ultimate Classification Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 56:12


    We're back again after a short break so Jake could experience newborn fatherhood one more time! On this week's episode, Thomas & Jake put their combined 20+ years of intelligence work and classified documents handling experience to the test while discussing the merits of the FBI raid on Donald Trump's residence at Mar-A-Lago, FL as well as the political ramifications for good and bad. Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #23 How To Fix Our Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 76:16


    This episode, Jake finally gets to talk about what's wrong with the US System of Government after incessantly bringing it up nearly every episode. Thomas & Jake try to pinpoint the major issues that are preventing the USG from functioning properly and give their opinions on how to fix it.For additional information about the issues with First Past The Post voting and the benefits of Ranked Choice Voting, please check out CGP Grey at:https://www.cgpgrey.com/politics-in-the-animal-kingdom Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #22 SCOTUS Aborts Roe v Wade & Other Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 94:38


    Thomas & Jake are back to discuss the most important and controversial cases ruled on by the Supreme Court this term including the overturning of Roe v Wade, New York's concealed carry ban, cases related to the separation of Church and State, and more!Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #21 Mass Shootings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 93:09


    We're back after a month long hiatus and in that time we've seen a huge uptick in mass shootings across America. Thomas and Jake discuss the Uvalde PD's response to the active shooter situation and what we can do as a country to prevent new mass shootings from occurring.Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #20: NFL Draft Week Special & NFL Scandals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 67:00


    On a special Draft Week edition of the Deep State podcast, Thomas & Jake give their thoughts on the upcoming NFL draft and then have a lengthy discussion regarding all of the scandals plaguing the NFL recently including Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit and Washington Commanders' owner Dan Snyder (allegedly) cooking the books. Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #19 Education Part 3: School Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 66:35


    In the finale of the 3-part series on Education, Thomas & Jake dissect a popular solution to all of our education woes in America, a voucher-based school choice system. If you've never heard of it or you have strong opinions, tune in and then give us your thoughts on social media or our discord!Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #18 Education Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 66:51


    Thomas & Jake get back on track with the Education series to talk about the recently passed bill in Florida dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" Bill and what the government and teachers' roles should be in teaching our children. They also have a lengthy conversation on Texas re-classifying Gender Affirming Care as child abuse and what that means for trans kids in Texas. Don't forget to check out the first part of our Education series in Episode 16 and be sure to catch the next ep as we finish our first three-episode series!Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​ 

    OvO: Deep State #17 Russia, Ukraine, and WW3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 60:45


    Well, we knew it was going to happen. Instead of part 2 of the series on Education, Thomas & Jake give their views on what's happening in Ukraine, who is to blame, what this means for the world at large, and if we can extrapolate what we've learned to a potential future Taiwan conflict.  Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #16 CRT & Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 75:17


    This week, Thomas & Jake start Part 1 of a 3 Part Series on Education with one of the hottest topics in the country, Critical Race Theory and its role in schools.  They also discuss how to teach history to kids as well as their thoughts on the Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity library initiative in Loudoun County Schools. Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #15 Filibustin' & Voting Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 69:55


    On this week's episode, Thomas & Jake put on their comfy shoes and filibust the filibuster. Should we protect the voice of the minority party as to not have tyranny by the majority or is it a relic of a bygone era that is impeding progress? They also touch on voting rights and if Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcom X would have their own podcast.Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to One V One: Deep State:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #14 Worst Presidents EVER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 48:03


    Thomas & Jake continue from last week's episode about best Presidents with the WORST Presidents of all time! Listen in to see who we've put on our lists and why!Programming Note: New eps will now release every other Friday morning instead of Wednesdays as The Editor (Jake) is going to need extra time to finish the episodes, thanks for understanding!Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

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    OvO: Deep State #13 Best Presidents EVER

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 44:04


    For their final episode of 2021, Thomas & Jake give their Top 3 Presidents of the United States and defend their choices against each other. Part Two will be up next where they debate who the Worst Presidents of All Time are, make sure you stay tuned!Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #12 The Gun Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 60:26


    Thomas & Jake return after a Thanksgiving break to discuss the Kyle Rittenhouse & Ahmaud Arbery verdicts then transition to the bigger topics of the Gun Debate and the 2nd Amendment.Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE  @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #11 VA Elections & Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 55:04


    Thomas & Jake recap the Virginia Gubernatorial election and discuss how Youngkin won and why Mcauliffe lost as well as what it means for the midterm elections in 2022. Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

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    OvO: Deep State #10 All Time Sports Cheating Scandals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 70:16


    We're back after missing a recording cycle with a fun topic spurred by the Astros making the World Series facing Thomas' Braves; where does the Astros 2017 sign-stealing scandal rank among the worst cheating scandals of all time? Jake & Thomas go over the worst cheaters in every major sport and rate them according to how much damage they did.   Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #9 Abortion Debate Continued

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 68:03


    Thomas & Jake continue their abortion debate from Episode 8 because they both had a lot more to say on the topic from the biological definition of life to bodily autonomy and some questionable analogies along the way. If you want to hear a well-reasoned and civil debate about a sensitive topic, don't miss this episode!Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #8 Texas Abortion Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 58:54


    Thomas & Jake tackle a sensitive and polarizing topic on this week's episode, abortion, or more specifically, the Texas abortion law that went into effect this month. This episode focused more on the legal side of the debate with Thomas & Jake arguing what must be done in order to define Personhood and 'Life.' Be on the lookout for the next episodes as they'll dive into the biological, medical, and religious reasons surrounding this debate in their first two-part series.Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #7 American Foreign Interventionism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 62:16


    This week, Jake valiantly fights the effects of a Cold to discuss with Thomas the chaotic pullout of Afghanistan and examine the past, present, and future of American Interventionism. At the top of the show, they get geared up for the College Football Season.Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #6 Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 66:48


    With school starting across the country and children still unable to get vaccinated, Jake & Thomas explore the legality of mask mandates, vaccine mandates, and if we'll ever reach the Herd Immunity Threshold. At the top of the show, they reflect on the very first episode of the Deep State podcast about the Afghanistan pullout and how unfortunately accurate their predictions were.Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #5 China & the Cold War 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 60:05


    Surprise! Early episode drop but don't be fooled, we're still doing every other week, just wanted to start releasing closer to when we record. We open the show with some Olympics talk and clear up some Twitter beef about Simone Biles' decision to pull out of some events, and our main topic this week is China's Soft Power creep and what the USA can do to curb their influence domestically.Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86 @OvODeepStateDiscord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #4 Name, Image, Likeness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 60:31


    This episode, Thomas & Jake take on a lighter topic, the NCAA's decision to allow its athletes to earn money off of their own Name, Image, and/or Likeness, ushering in a new era of College Sports.  Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86Discord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #3 LCSB Transgender Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 81:37


    This week, Thomas & Jake dive deep on a topic that hits close to home, literally. The Loudoun County School Board has received national attention for its proposed Transgender Policy which personally affects Thomas' family as he has kids in the LCSB system. We also comment on #FreeBritney as well as every 90s kids' first celebrity crushes. Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86Discord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #2 Universal Basic Income

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 73:15


    Thomas & Jake discuss Aliens, AI, and Universal Basic Income. Is UBI inevitable and will A.I. destroy us before the aliens make contact? Find out on this week's episode!Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86Discord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Intro/Outro Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

    OvO: Deep State #1 Intros & The Afghanistan Pullout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 75:03


    In the inaugural episode, we start the new OvO Deep State podcast with introducing Thomas to the world and then dive into our thoughts on finally pulling out of Afghanistan, for real this time...maybe.Follow One V One on: Twitter: @THER4KE   @ThomasBlack_86Discord: https://discord.gg/WpZzrpWListen to Us:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dpe3feiTunes: https://apple.co/3xbae52Amazon: https://amzn.to/35YKEV5Music: Departure by H5 audio DESIGN is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design​ Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM​

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