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"I was able to tell Elon Musk something he didn't know." That is an incredible quote shared by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer on this episode as he discusses his vision for the Western Hemisphere Prosperity and Security Alliance. Much like the space race in the '60s, there is a race to secure rare earth minerals for semiconductor chips and other digital hardware. This is absolutely necessary for our national security. Currently, we are completely dependent on other nations, many of whom are not our allies and most of which are actually adversarial like China, for our needs in this realm. Palmer shares his vision for how we can solve this problem, recounting conversations he has had with Elon Musk and others in Trump's inner-circle about the topic. We also hear Palmer's personal story—everything from playing for Bear Bryant, to starting the Alabama Policy Institute, and then winning as the major underdog in a congressional race.
"I was able to tell Elon Musk something he didn't know." That is an incredible quote shared by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer on this episode as he discusses his vision for the Western Hemisphere Prosperity and Security Alliance. Much like the space race in the '60s, there is a race to secure rare earth minerals for semiconductor chips and other digital hardware. This is absolutely necessary for our national security. Currently, we are completely dependent on other nations, many of whom are not our allies and most of which are actually adversarial like China, for our needs in this realm. Palmer shares his vision for how we can solve this problem, recounting conversations he has had with Elon Musk and others in Trump's inner-circle about the topic. We also hear Palmer's personal story—everything from playing for Bear Bryant, to starting the Alabama Policy Institute, and then winning as the major underdog in a congressional race.
Stephanie Smith of Alabama Policy Institute joins Greg highlighting her opinion article concerning The App Store Accountability Act or Senate Bill 187, sponsored by Senator Clyde Chambliss and Representative Chris Sells. This bill would require app stores be held accountable and require parental consent before children can download apps.After mentioning potential Democratic candidates for President in 2028, Greg discusses the potential candidacy and political fall out of Senator Tommy Tuberville running for Governor of Alabama.
Stephanie Smith joins Greg highlighting her opinion article concerning The App Store Accountability Act or Senate Bill 187, sponsored by Senator Clyde Chambliss and Representative Chris Sells. This bill would require app stores be held accountable and require parental consent before children can download apps.
The Department of Government Efficiency has been the primary topic in the national news cycle since Jan. 20th. You may have thought to yourself, Alabama needs a DOGE. Well, you're in luck because the Alabama Policy Institute (API) is working on that exact thing with ALDOGE. API has been around for over 35 years working towards limited government, free markets, and strong families in Alabama. Now they have a unique opportunity to replicate the national trend of identifying and eliminating waste and abuse in government. This week Bryan Dawson is joined by API President and CEO Stephanie Smith to discuss ALDOGE and other things going on in our state government. You might be surprised to find that under Gov. Kay Ivey, the combined state budgets have doubled with surpluses nearly every year since she has been in office. A budget surplus means they took more money from you than you needed. You might also be surprised to find that a lone Democrat, State Rep. Anthony Daniels, is working to cut taxes for working class families, while those in leadership positions in our Republican supermajority are working to end tax cuts on overtime but issuing tax cuts to athletes in their NIL deals. Take a listen to this week's podcast to find out what is really going on in your government. https://alabamapolicy.org/ https://alabamapolicy.org/research/aldoge-report-on-general-fund-spending-in-alabama/
The Department of Government Efficiency has been the primary topic in the national news cycle since Jan. 20th. You may have thought to yourself, Alabama needs a DOGE. Well, you're in luck because the Alabama Policy Institute (API) is working on that exact thing with ALDOGE. API has been around for over 35 years working towards limited government, free markets, and strong families in Alabama. Now they have a unique opportunity to replicate the national trend of identifying and eliminating waste and abuse in government. This week Bryan Dawson is joined by API President and CEO Stephanie Smith to discuss ALDOGE and other things going on in our state government. You might be surprised to find that under Gov. Kay Ivey, the combined state budgets have doubled with surpluses nearly every year since she has been in office. A budget surplus means they took more money from you than you needed. You might also be surprised to find that a lone Democrat, State Rep. Anthony Daniels, is working to cut taxes for working class families, while those in leadership positions in our Republican supermajority are working to end tax cuts on overtime but issuing tax cuts to athletes in their NIL deals. Take a listen to this week's podcast to find out what is really going on in your government. https://alabamapolicy.org/ https://alabamapolicy.org/research/aldoge-report-on-general-fund-spending-in-alabama/
Interview with Stephanie Smith of the Alabama Policy Institute...a bit of Alabama historySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg visits with Stephanie Smith about API's newly announced Alabama DOGE and the soon to be released blueprint for Alabama.
Greg and Stephnie discuss the API 35th anniversary dinner last week with Dr. Ben Carson. Then they highlight the upcoming One Day Worldview Workshop and last night's VP Debate.
Greg Davis welcomes Stephanie Smith of the Alabama Policy Institute onto the show; they share their thoughts on the highs and lows of the 2024 Alabama Legislative Session.
Stephanie Smith joined Greg to update on Alabama legislative issues like property taxes, gambling, pornography and gambling.
Greg and Stephanie discuss Alabama Statehouse issues from this week including gambling, ethics, and sexually explicit or obscene children's books in Alabama libraries and K-12.
Guest: Stephanie SmithOrganization: Alabama Policy InstitutePosition: President and CEOTopic: gambling legislation in the Alabama House and Senate, in advance of consideration of different versions of legislation authorizing a vote by citizens on expanding gamblingWebsite: alabamapolicy.org
Guest: Stephanie SmithOrganization: Alabama Policy InstitutePosition: President and CEOTopic: gambling legislation in the Alabama House and Senate, in advance of consideration of different versions of legislation authorizing a vote by citizens on expanding gamblingWebsite: alabamapolicy.org
Stephanie Smith with Alabama Policy Institute visits with Greg after studying and analyzing the current school choice and gambling legislation.
Stephanie Smith joins Greg to discuss priorities for the upcoming legislative session and the Feb 7th prayer rally in Montgomery.
Greg Davis breaks down the freshly released results of the Alabama Policy Institute's polling on gambling in Alabama.
Stephanie Smith with Alabama Policy Institute joins Greg to discuss school choice and the upcoming 2024 legislative session.
Greg visits with Stephanie Holden Smith concerning gambling and API's release of a new 14-page study on the issue.
Greg Davis––at an Alabama Policy Institute dinner–-talks with several Alabama politicians and other major local figures about a wide variety of topics (such as gambling, abortion, and more).
We're back this week with another valuable conversation for anyone looking to invest. Our guest, Dr. Paul Cleveland is a Professor of Economics and Finance at Birmingham-Southern College. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University and began his career at SUNY-Geneseo in 1985. He spent one year as a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Central Florida in Orlando before joining the faculty at BSC in 1990. His principal academic research is focused on the study of free enterprise and political economy. In pursuing his studies, he reads extensively in the areas of philosophy, theology, and history, which are helpful in exploring the morality of free markets. Within this context, he is interested in examining the proper role of government in society and the problems created when it enacts policies beyond its appropriate boundaries. Dr. Cleveland is the author of two books: Understanding the Modern Culture Wars and Unmasking the Sacred Lies. He is also co-author of two books: The Great Utopian Delusion with Clarence B. Carson and L. Dwayne Barney and the fourth edition of Basic Economics with Clarence B. Carson. In addition, his articles have been published in numerous places including the Journal of Private Enterprise, the Independent Review, the Journal of Markets & Morality, Religion and Liberty, Areopagus Journal, Mises Daily Articles, and The Freeman: Ideas on Liberty. Beyond his writing, Dr. Paul Cleveland travels extensively, lecturing on free enterprise in numerous places including universities in Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Peru, China, and Taiwan. Finally, he serves as an adjunct scholar for the Alabama Policy Institute, as a part-time scholar for the Apologetics Resource Center, and as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics, and as a fellow for the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy at Troy University. He and Scott have a great discussion on where we're currently at with today's economics. Here are the highlights from today's show: Economics and Education in America (6:29) What is a good school of economic thought? (12:46) Respect - Life, Liberty and Property (16:56) What is Infinite Banking? (21:21) The value of having a war chest of opportunity (29:14) Pauls financial advice to others (33:11) Resources Lean more about our guest, Dr. Paul Cleveland: www.boundarystone.org And follow along on the socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.paulcleveland1239 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clevelandpaul/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drpaulcleveland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrPaulCleveland/ Hear More Episodes! https://theway2wealth.com Learn more about our Host, Scott Ford https://www.carsonwealth.com/team-members/scott-ford/ Securities offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. 19833 Leitersburg Pike, Suite 1 Hagerstown, MD 21742. Guests are not affiliated with Cetera Advisors Networks LLC, or CWM, LLC. Opinions expressed by the presenter may not be representative of Cetera Advisors Networks LLC, or CWM, LLC.