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An Americanist

Welcome to An Americanist, your go-to solo podcast for a quick and snarky dive into the current events and politics shaping our nation! As a daily extension of the An Americanist blog, I’m here to break down the headlines that matter—Monday through Friday—without the fluff and filler.In each bite-sized episode, I tackle the latest political news, dissect current events, and share my unfiltered thoughts, all with a sprinkle of humor and a touch of sass. From legislative shenanigans to social issues

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9:18

Zelensky's Peace Talks, Qatar's Jet, and Fighting...

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2025/05/12

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Starting with warm reflections on a Mother's Day celebration with family, this episode quickly pivots to examining pressing current events through a critical lens. We unpack Ukrainian President Zelensky's conditional willingness to meet with Putin following calls for a 30-day ceasefire, raising questions about the nature of media coverage surrounding the conflict. Something feels off about the limited visual evidence we're seeing compared to past wars—why aren't we seeing ...

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10:10

Religious Rights, Planned Parenthood, and Local...

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2025/05/09

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Religious freedom collides with public education as Chicago students win a $2.6 million settlement after being forced into "demonic Hindu meditation" practices. The shocking case reveals how teenagers were mandated to participate in the deceptively named "Quiet Time" program that included private Hindu puja ceremonies in darkened rooms. Most disturbing? Students were explicitly instructed not to tell their parents—especially religious ones—about the rituals they were being...

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10:30

The Secret Messages in Pasta: Cardinals, Politics,...

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2025/05/08

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever wondered what cardinals eat while locked away selecting a new Pope? Or why certain foods are banned from the Vatican conclave? Today's episode takes you on a fascinating journey through seemingly unrelated but captivating news stories that reveal deeper truths about our institutions and human behavior. We kick things off examining the Republican Party's internal struggles over defunding Planned Parenthood in Trump's proposed legislative package. The tension between m...

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10:30

AI Reincarnation, Trigger-Happy Town Officials, and...

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2025/05/07

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Halfway through the workweek, we're diving into several thought-provoking stories that highlight how technology and fear are reshaping our society in unexpected ways. The episode begins with an unsettling examination of artificial intelligence's growing role in our justice system. A shooting victim in Arizona was digitally "resurrected" through AI to deliver a forgiveness message to his killer in court—a technological first that raises profound ethical questions. Should w...

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10:53

Wake Up and Smell the Conspiracy

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2025/05/06

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Good morning and happy Tuesday! Feeling much better after a solid night's sleep, I'm diving into some fascinating stories that highlight the strange contrasts in our society's priorities. Did you know that on May 6th, 1941, Bob Hope performed his very first USO show at Marchfield? This launched his legendary career entertaining troops across decades of service. Meanwhile, in today's news, lawmakers seem fixated on permanently changing the name of the "Gulf of America" – p...

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13:28

Parking Spaces, Presidential Jokes, and J.K....

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2025/05/05

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A cold-blooded murder without justice stands at the center of today's discussion – a story that should shake every American to their core. Abdul Rahman Waziri, an Afghan refugee who bravely supported U.S. troops in his homeland, was gunned down over a parking space dispute in Houston, Texas. The most shocking element? Despite confessing to the killing, his shooter walks free without charges and lives in the same apartment complex. This unconscionable miscarriage of justice...

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9:49

Celebrity Hair Drama, Trump's Executive Orders, and...

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2025/05/02

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you ever wondered what truly matters when society's beauty standards come crashing down? Today's episode dives deep into the liberation that comes from challenging what we're told defines us as women. I'm starting my weekend on a bittersweet note—spending precious hours with my grandson before he heads to Arizona for a month. Though I'll miss him terribly, this time together reminds me to cherish what truly matters in life. The heart of our discussion explores my pe...

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9:48

Death by Timesheet: Corporate Hours, Judicial...

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2025/05/01

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Something's seriously wrong with our work culture when investment bankers are literally working themselves to death. A Milwaukee firm recently forced junior employees into crushing 110-hour workweeks, resulting in hospitalization and organ failure. These young professionals faced 20-hour days and couldn't leave their desks even after pulling all-nighters without facing reprimands. This isn't an isolated incident either – the financial industry has seen multiple deaths link...

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9:24

Midweek Musings: Christian Fundraising, Abortion...

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2025/04/30

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT When principles collide with practicality, where do we draw our moral lines? This episode dives deep into several contentious issues where faith-based values and contemporary social challenges create complex ethical dilemmas. We begin by examining how GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding platform, is defending its decision to host a half-million-dollar fundraiser for a murder suspect's legal defense. While the company's co-founder Jacob Wells admits he isn't "proud" of ho...

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9:22

From Naval Mishaps to Political Firestorms: Tuesday's...

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2025/04/29

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The sun is shining brightly in Alabama as we unpack three newsworthy stories that showcase the bizarre juxtaposition of our current reality. First, an astonishing military mishap in the Red Sea where a $56 million F-18E Super Hornet fighter jet slipped off the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier and plunged into the waters below. The incident occurred when the carrier executed a sudden turn, potentially to evade Houthi rebel fire, causing both the jet and the towing vehic...

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7:37

Age Gaps and AI Dangers: The Uncomfortable Conversations

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2025/04/28

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Support the show Tip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.com X - @americanistblog

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9:03

Wisdom at 63: Learning by Doing Not Listening

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2025/04/25

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Wisdom doesn't come from sermons – it comes from scrapes, burns, and learning on our feet. Today's special birthday episode features an impromptu conversation with a guest celebrating 63 years of life lessons acquired the hard way. Our birthday guest offers a refreshingly counterintuitive perspective on gaining wisdom: "Get out and do it and find out what's right and wrong, instead of having someone tell you." This philosophy stands in stark contrast to our modern informa...

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8:27

Parental Rights vs. Gender Ideology: The Battle for...

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2025/04/24

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The American education system has become ground zero for our nation's most heated cultural battles. From religious expression to gender identity policies, the classroom is now where opposing worldviews clash with mounting consequences for families. Colorado's proposed "Kelly Love Act" represents a troubling development for parental rights advocates. This legislation would allow courts to consider "deadnaming" or "misgendering" as forms of "coercive control" during child c...

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9:51

From Stolen Uber Accounts to High-Kicking History:...

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2025/04/23

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Support the show Tip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.com X - @americanistblog

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10:26

Baseball, Chain of Command, and Minecraft Mayhem: A...

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2025/04/22

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The rain pours down in Alabama as I share my excitement about attending tonight's minor league baseball game – a rare late evening out that hopefully won't be dampened by the weather. But something more concerning than rain clouds is brewing in our military installations across the country. Military leadership is experiencing a significant shake-up, with multiple commanders – notably women – being removed from their positions. Colonel Sheila Baez Ramirez's suspension from...

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10:11

Pope's Passing and Political Peculiarities

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2025/04/21

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Easter Monday brings a mix of solemn reflection and heated debate as we discuss Pope Francis's unexpected passing and what this means for Catholics worldwide – both devout and those who've stepped away from regular religious practice. The conversation takes a sharp political turn when examining former President Trump's recent "thinking out loud" comment about deporting "homegrowns next." This off-the-cuff remark ignited immediate controversy with political commentator Sim...

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11:38

From MS-13 to Margaritas: Political Controversies and...

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2025/04/18

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Why do we call it "Good" Friday when it commemorates such a tragic event? This question launches us into a thought-provoking exploration of faith, justice, and contradictions that define our modern landscape. The episode takes a serious turn as we examine the troubling background of Carmelo Anthony's family spokesperson, Dominic Alexander. His extensive criminal history—including violent offenses against a child—raises profound questions about credibility and representati...

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9:47

The UK's Supreme Court Decision: What Makes a Woman?

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2025/04/17

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The UK Supreme Court has finally drawn a line in the sand, ruling that transgender women cannot be legally considered women for certain sex-based exceptions. This landmark decision arrives at a time when defining womanhood has become unnecessarily complicated despite biological reality being self-evident. Yet, as we dig deeper into this ruling, troubling contradictions emerge—men with Gender Recognition Certificates still maintain legal status as women in many contexts, po...

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12:43

Today's hot takes tackle Jimmy Kimmel's liberal blame...

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2025/04/16

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT What happens when late-night comedy hosts start blaming their own political tribe for election outcomes? Today we're unpacking Jimmy Kimmel's surprising Rolling Stone interview where he points fingers at "liberal cancel culture" for Trump's victory while simultaneously calling Trump supporters "animals" - a contradictory stance that perfectly captures our cultural moment. The headlines take a darker turn as we examine a horrific random attack in Arizona, where a father of...

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11 Minutes to Enlightenment: A Morning Monologue on...

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2025/04/15

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Starting with a sharp, satirical take on Katy Perry's recent suborbital space adventure, this episode dives into the absurdity of celebrity overreaction to brief experiences. Perry's 11-minute journey somehow transformed into a profound spiritual revelation, complete with claims of seeing "the universe's heartbeat" – a stark contrast to the genuine hardships faced by professional astronauts like Sunita Williams who spent 286 days in space. The conversation shifts to a pro...

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