Episodes

  • A realistic path to securing U.S. interests in Greenland

    A realistic path to securing U.S. interests in Greenland
    Jan 12 2025
    By now, it’s clear that America is not buying Greenland from Denmark, despite headlines to the contrary. However, there’s a more realistic path forward to secure U.S. strategic interests in the vast Arctic region: negotiating a Compact of Free Association (COFA).
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    7 mins
  • Episode 5 - High Plains Pundit Podcast

    Episode 5 - High Plains Pundit Podcast
    Jan 11 2025
    7 mins
  • Trump’s second act: Triumph, decline, or tragic fall?

    Trump’s second act: Triumph, decline, or tragic fall?
    Jan 11 2025
    Understanding politics demands grasping both the power of ideas and the pulse of human behavior. It’s about policies that shape societies and the personalities that drive them. Yet politics also follows broader, timeless patterns, where careers and events echo historical narratives, often replaying familiar trajectories. As Donald Trump prepares to begin his second presidential term, history's patterns loom large, offering insight into the possible directions his return to power might take.
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    7 mins
  • Following the lead of Elon Musk? Zuckerberg's shift on social media moderation

    Following the lead of Elon Musk? Zuckerberg's shift on social media moderation
    Jan 11 2025
    In a move that has raised eyebrows across the tech world, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta, announced a major overhaul of content moderation policies for Facebook and Instagram. In a video published Tuesday, Zuckerberg committed to simplifying his company’s approach, vowing to restore free expression on both platforms. The changes he outlined — including eliminating fact-checkers, shifting moderation teams from California to Texas, and adopting community-driven content reviews similar to “X” (formerly Twitter) — reflect a clear shift in direction, one that mirrors Elon Musk’s transformation of Twitter after his acquisition. It’s a fast-paced change in the tech industry, and it signals a reassertion of free speech on some of the world’s largest social media platforms.
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    8 mins
  • Reflecting on Jimmy Carter’s presidency: The hard lesson that good intentions aren’t enough

    Reflecting on Jimmy Carter’s presidency: The hard lesson that good intentions aren’t enough
    Jan 9 2025
    With the passing of America’s 39th president, Jimmy Carter, we are reminded of the long arc of history and the profound complexities that shaped his presidency. Carter, who lived to the age of 100, outlasted many of his critics and, in a way, even outlived his own political obituary. Yet, as the nation reflects on his life and legacy, it is evident that the core lesson of his presidency is one that echoes beyond the political sphere: Good intentions alone are not enough. The presidency is not just a platform for virtue; it is a high-stakes role demanding competence, strategic vision, and the ability to navigate turbulent waters.
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    11 mins
  • The High Plains Pundit Podcast is back: A common-sense perspective

    The High Plains Pundit Podcast is back: A common-sense perspective
    Jan 9 2025
    After a year long hiatus that gave us time to reflect, refine, and refocus, I’m thrilled to announce that the High Plains Pundit Podcast is back. And it’s not just a return—it’s a reinvention. For those of you who have been with us from the start, thank you for your loyalty. For new listeners, welcome to a platform that dares to challenge the mainstream and delve into the deeper truths shaping our world.
    Let me start by introducing myself. I am not a Democrat. I am not a Republican. I am a free-thinking conservative Independent who has never belonged to a political party. Why? Because I’ve always believed that labels and partisan allegiances can limit genuine thought. They box us in, forcing us to conform to narratives that don’t always align with the complexities of real life. Instead, I’ve chosen a path of independence—one that allows me to examine issues critically, weigh all sides, and arrive at conclusions grounded in common sense, not ideology.
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    8 mins