Imagine knocking on doors in an attempt to win a House Rep seat as a Democrat, in one of the most affluent areas in the country, at a time when politics are a little “dicey” to say the least. During this process, many a Republican voter surprisingly admits that you’re kind of normal "for a Democrat." Eric Morse talks about his failed attempt to represent Missouri House District 89, why he ran, and some of the enlightening conversations with his neighbors that have helped him better understand our staunch republican state of Missouri with hopes of turning it back Purple. Eric improved upon the best D ever in this district by over 10%… whether he decides to run again is TBD, I hope it is a big “D,” as in Definitely. Let’s go!

From Dexter to The Punisher to O'Connels Burgers!

Nick Novacich. Long time friend that we both allowed far too much time between catching up. This two-plus decade officer who rose to the rank of Chief of Police in my hometown of Granite City, recently won his first election becoming the Madison County Coroner. After all of his experience chasing down perpetrators of the most heinous crimes on the region's special task force, Nick now spends his time with the body, with the evidence, in an attempt to help catch the worst of the worst amongst us. Our conversation ranges from Dexter, to Defund The Police, to The Punisher, and more. We cover a lot of ground. Yet another taboo conversation exposed to help elevate understanding and entertain while learning. Let’s go!

#murder #coroner #crimescene #policeman #forensics #granitecity #stlouis #empathy #reality

Mike Parkinson spent 24 years in Granite City Illinois as a police officer. Upon deciding to leave the force 6 years before full pension, he decided he wanted to take on a new challenge... he decided to run for Mayor. He won. We talk about the daily struggle of advocating for his midwest, middle-class, manufacturing, blue-collar town... that has been on the ropes. Balancing the culture of the town, baked-in ideologies, and a shifting demographic with much different wants and needs than the previous generations, Mike realizes that managing the next phase of his hometown's life is a challenge, to say the least. In a time where political identities and loyalties are shifting like tectonic plates... this conversation touches on the heart and soul of those issues and expectations in modern middle America!