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Tipping Point New Mexico

Paul Gessing

Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.

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44:46

746 The Economics of Spaceport America and "Free"...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/09/25

On this week's interview Paul sits down with Professor Chris Erickson. Chris is an economics professor at New Mexico State University. Paul and Chris discuss (and debate) two big issues: 1) Chris' economic impact study of Spaceport America which found that the Spaceport generated an impact of $240 million in 2024. 2) We discuss recent statements made by Erickson that Gov. Lujan Grisham's "free" universal child care will have positive impacts on New Mexico's economy. We do conclude the

43:39

745 John Trever's Universal Day Care Cartoon, NM...

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2025/09/23

On this week's Tipping Point NM conversation Paul and Wally discuss the Charlie Kirk memorial and Jimmy Kimmel's suspension/restoration. John Trever had a great cartoon in Sunday paper outlining concerns about MLG's universal day care proposal. New Mexico's medical provider shortage is so bad that one in five airmen assigned to a base in New Mexico must turn down the post. Sam Bregman outlines his policy agenda. So far Deb Haaland has no agenda. We'll look at Ken Miagishima's soon. Two Democrat

45:10

744 Disagreements on New Mexico Culture and Policy

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/09/18

On this week's "interview" Paul sits down with co-host Wally Drangmeister to wade into a Facebook post shared by Democrat House Speaker Javier Martinez. The post is essentially a defense of New Mexico's poor rankings on a variety of issues that RGF works on. Martinez and the post's author (former news reporter Jeremy Jojola) wish to ignore comparisons between our state and others due to our culture which we believe is a cop-out and an attempt to justify New Mexico's poor education, crime, economic,

49:17

743 Tragic Events of the Week, Is "Free" Child Care a...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/09/16

On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss the events of last week and what they mean. Specifically, the murder of a young Ukrainian girl and Charlie Kirk shooting (and what it means for the future of political discourse). Paul believes that MLG's "Free" Child Care scheme is a diversionary tactic. Also, fewer New Mexicans are taking advantage of the existing subsidy. RGF is fighting for your freedom in court! RGF had an opinion piece relating to what ails Albuquerque.

38:51

742 Reilly Stephens - Defending New Mexico Taxpayers...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/09/11

On this week's Tipping Point interview Paul talks to Reilly Stephens. Reilly is Senior Counsel at the Liberty Justice Center which is representing Paul and the Rio Grande Foundation in court against the City of Albuquerque in a case (that was recently heard in Court) related to what RGF believes is a clear violation of the State's anti-donation clause. Between the "leak" of the Dobbs decision of the US Supreme Court (on abortion) and its actual issuance the Albuquerque City Council saw fit to donate

44:56

741 Special Session, "Free Childcare", New Mexico...

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2025/09/09

There is a lot to discuss on this week's conversation and both Wally and Paul are perplexed by the approach Gov. Lujan Grisham (and others) are taking to myriad policy issues in New Mexico NM politicians plead poverty on roads. Why can't Albuquerque be nice, clean, and safe all year round? What's new with Maxeon solar? Not a whole lot. MLG awards her friends in government (again). MLG calls a special session of the Legislature for October 1. She has added and removed several items from the

47:25

740 Jeff Apodaca - Politics and Policy in New Mexico

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/09/04

On this week's show Paul talks to Jeff Apodaca. Jeff ran for governor in the Democratic Party primary in 2018 and comes from a political New Mexico family. Jeff is also a businessman and political activist. Paul and Jeff discuss the latest political issues in New Mexico and some of the forces shaping the 2026 elections, but they also talk about the accumulation of massive amounts of money in New Mexico's permanent funds and what should be done with that money (and in tax policy more generally) to

45:41

739 Santa Fe Looks for Raise Minimum Wage, Athletic...

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2025/09/02

On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss Paul's recent work trip to New Orleans. The trip coincided with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Paul also bumped into former NM PED secretary Hanna Skaandera. Santa Fe looks to raise its already high minimum wage due to cost increases in the City Different. What could go wrong? The athletic directors of UNM/NMSU look for additional funding from the Legislature for student athletes. Paul and Wally discuss potential

48:02

738 Dr. Deane Waldman - Empower Patients Initiative

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/08/28

On this week's interview Paul talks to Dr. Deane Waldman. Deane was a pediatric cardiologist at University of New Mexico Hospital. He also served on the board of Rio Grande Foundation before moving to Texas. He now works to advance the "Empower Patients Initiative" with economist Vance Ginn. You can read more about that here. Deane and Paul discuss the health care situation in the US as a whole and New Mexico's acute medical shortage. Deane has some important ideas for reforming health care at the

46:18

737 $485 Million in New Money, Car Choice Returns,...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/08/26

New Mexico $485 million in new money next session. RGF in National Review. PNM merger details revealed. There is a new executive building on tap for Santa Fe to add even more office space for government.

42:18

736 Darren White - Candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/08/21

On this week's show Paul sits down with Albuquerque mayoral candidate Darren White. Darren has had a long track record in New Mexico politics and law enforcement and they discuss some of that history as well as Darren's plans to address public safety, homelessness, and the local economy. You don't want to miss this important conversation!

44:44

735 $64 Billion and Counting, EV Plunge in Q1 of...

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2025/08/19

On this week's Tipping Point NM Paul and Wally discuss the fact that New Mexico is now sitting on $64 billion while the NY Times calls New Mexico "poor." Further details on New Mexico's massive sovereign wealth fund and the inability to use it effectively can be found here. EV market share plunged in Q1 of 2025 including here in NM despite the continuation of state and federal subsidies. Paul and Wally discuss what may be happening. A national housing expert says New Mexico has done nothing to

40:12

734 Bronson Corn - Rancher and President of New...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/08/14

On this week's Tipping Point NM interview Paul interviewed rancher and president of NM Cattle Growers, Bronson Corn. They primarily discussed a proposed power line through Eastern New Mexico that could wind up involving use of eminent domain and taking land up to 15 miles wide. Why does this project require so much land? Where is this electricity going? Also, Paul and Bronson discuss New Mexico's proposed "heat rule." The rule which is still being considered would have massive negative impacts on

45:35

733 Similar Pattern to Problems Facing New Mexico

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/08/12

On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss how New Mexico's health care crisis and education crisis (along with other problems facing the state) share similar patterns and how/why the politicians have failed to address things for their own self-interest. Environmental groups say New Mexico's clean fuel standard could worsen environmental issues. Paul and Wally discuss how the situation in Santa Fe highlights problems with NM's capital outlay process. Deb Haaland (or her campaign) had

43:47

732 Bernalillo County Economic Development - Marcos...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/08/07

On this week's Tipping Point Paul interviews Marcos Gonzales who heads up economic development efforts for Bernalillo County. Marcos and his team are currently hosting a series of public meetings across the county. Paul and Marcos discuss those meetings, the economic development situation and programs within the State and County, and some of the challenges facing the County when it comes to attracting business. You don't want to miss this conversation from an insider's perspective on economic

47:41

731 MLG on Face the Nation, Haaland Attacks...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/08/05

On this week's podcast Paul and Wally take a closer look at the Gov.'s comments on Face the Nation. MLG rarely gives televised interviews to the NM media, so each conversation with the national media is worth scrutinizing. Even when she says factual things her remarks often make us wonder what about her statements and their accuracy and intent. Paul's opinion piece on New Mexico's film industry and the recession/depression facing it ran in the ABQ Journal recently. Gubernatorial candidate Deb

43:53

730 Blake Gumprecht - Graduating students who don’t...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/31

On this week's interview Paul talks to former Cuba Schools teacher and author of an impactful op-ed Blake Gumprecht. You can read his opinion piece from the Albuquerque Journal here in which he decried the pressure he and other teachers experienced to pass unprepared students along. He also had concerns about the vast gulf between student achievement and graduation rates. Gumprecht and Gessing certainly agree that what is happening in Santa Fe regarding education is unacceptable but don't

45:49

729 Emerging Economy, Depression in Filmmaking,...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/29

A UNM professor recently spoke to a business group and called New Mexico an emerging economy. What's that supposed to mean? Santa Fe Studios recently was put up for sale amidst a depression in Hollywood filmmaking. What's the deal? NM's new automatic voter registration law will create big problems. The East Central Ave. rework isn't going to solve our pedestrian death issues. I have it on good authority that MLG is going to have a special session in September to discuss health care issues. Also,

34:11

728 Carter Swanson - Rio Grande Foundation Intern's...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/24

On the latest Tipping Point NM Paul talks to Carter Swanson. Carter has been an intern with the Rio Grande Foundation for over a year. He is heading to Australia to study abroad. Paul and Carter discuss what "the kids" in New Mexico think of free markets and freedom, his educational and career aspirations, and more. If you are concerned about the next generation this episode may alleviate your concerns!

45:25

727 New Mexico's Demographics (Don't look good),...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/22

New Mexico's impending demographic disaster. State Sen. Harold Pope is running for Lt. Gov., but all he can talk about is Trump. Surprising absolutely no one, a Wallethub report finds New Mexico dead last in education. Trump cancels $4 billion in federal funding for CA high speed rail. RIP Ed Fuelner of Heritage Foundation. Paul discusses his family vacation to DC, Philly, and NYC.

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