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Biden, Harris and Bannon "Oh My" ModState Podcast Episode 233
August 21, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 76.5 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. Thank you for tuning in. For your viewing pleasure please watch this episode between John and Nate on YouTube at https://youtu.be/YESnLNXa5R8 On this episode John and Nate make up ground from last week discussing: 1) Biden/Harris ticket. Is it strong? It doesn't really meet progressive half-way but it will be hard for conservatives to find bad talking points. 2) USPS. Optics anyone? Did we forget this is a service? Also mail-in-ballots. Nat...
Trump and Biden Where America Stands ModState Podcast Episode 232
August 08, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 76.4 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive into the difference between President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden. Which candidate does America need right now and for the next four years? Better yet what does the nation need moving forward? Grind on and open the economy or federal government help and oversight to mitigate risk? As always leave your comments wherever you find your podcasts or reach out to the team at ModState@ModState...
Fascist Police State or Necessary Protection? ModState Podcast Episode 231
August 02, 2020 00:25 - 49 minutes - 74.6 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in. Part 1: John and Nate remember the great Congressman John Lewis. A disciple of Martin Luther King Jr and one of the great civil rights icons. Part 2: John and Nate dive into the William Barr hearings. What is happening in the states? Did Portland Oregon turn into a fascist police state or was the protection of federal buildings necessary? Part 3: John and Nate dive into President Trump's campaign strategy?...
Cancel Culture ModState Podcast Episode 230
July 26, 2020 05:21 - 58 minutes - 94 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. As "Cancel Culture" become a more mainstream topic of conversation John and Nate organically dive into the the concept of canceling and changing the narrative. This is not an all encompassing discussion of "Cancel Culture", but a beginning discussion of the goals and consequences of canceling discussion and more importantly the consequence of changing narratives that may not need to be changed. As always thank you for tuning in and reach ou...
Ghost Trump Voting? ModState Podcast Episode 229
July 18, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 83.9 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive into what Nate calls, "2016 PTSD." By all signals Hillary Clinton had the last presidential election in the bag. Somewhere the majority of analysts and media outlets were proved wrong. Recent polls out show that Biden is ahead in the polls but a large majority of Democratic voters feel that there is a large number of silent voters ready to cast their ballot for President Trump. Is this fear unfounded? Is the...
How to Heal ModState Podcast Episode 228
July 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. **Disclaimer** John meant to say Loretta Lynch when referencing Susan Rice and Joe Biden. In this episode John and Nate dive into two different topics. The topics meld together through the episode. Nate proposes that the GOP are at a pivotal time to rebrand themselves from the party of Trump to the party of the GOP they once were. Throughout the episode the conversation pivots to tough questions for Nate. The overall national conversation ...
William Barr Optics and School Resource Officers
June 26, 2020 05:26 - 44 minutes - 71.1 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode, your host (Nate Wellein) and his oft-counterpart (Jack DeViney) dive into William Barr's optics in relation to the Michael Flynn case, and Roger Stone. NPR recently interviewed William Barr and is referenced in this episode. In the interview William Barr defended all his actions. Nate and (Jack) DeViney discuss this position. In the second half of the episode Jack and Nate discuss the use of Student Resource Officers or SROs...
LBGTQ Title VII Win and DACA ModState Podcast Episode 226
June 22, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. After two big SCOTUS wins for the LBGTQ community and some protection for Dreamers, (Jack) DeViney and Nate dive into the implications for each. As we know the win for Dreamers does not mean they will be able to stay or that there is a path to citizenship however the SCOTUS determined that the Trump administration did not have a good argument. How does this look in the future. In the second half of the episode, the pair then dive into the ...
Defunding Police ModState Podcast Episode 225
June 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. As the protests in America continue the cries for reform continue. In this episode John and Nate continue to build upon the previous episode to discuss the merits and criticism of defending police departments. Additionally, the team clarifies what they meant by "defund". As always the ModState team stands in solidarity with those who are fighting for a more equitable and just world.
The Spearhead of Change ModState Podcast Episode 224
June 04, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 100 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. The ModState team stands in solidarity with those who are feeling pain and suffering in these times. The fight isn't over until there is equality of opportunity and these times have shed an uncomfortable light on the reality of America today. John and Nate discuss the recent events, protest and unrest, in the United States, following the death of an unarmed black man, George Floyd. The discussion seaways into the leadership of the President o...
Election Day Approaches ModState Podcast Episode 223
May 29, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 78.6 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. John and Nate reconvene to discuss several topics. This podcast discusses the lead up to the presidential election in about 6 months. It is hard to believe that is getting close with so much chaos in the world. John and Nate dive into this chaos. How can Trump get any momentum without holding rallies? Is reopening the states because of his in ability to hold these rallies. The team then discusses Twitter warnings after the president sends un...
Covid-19, Reality, Reflection and the Future ModState Podcast Episode 222
May 16, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 87.5 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. Nate joins John for a look into the reality of Covid-19 on the world today. Nate dives into some anecdotal experience working in the medical field. He explains the horrors that he has been seeing over the last 10 weeks. Next, John and Nate discuss the economy impact and the role of the federal government. The episode turns philosophical as John and Nate discuss liberty and utilitarianism. In the end the ModState team wishes all listeners...
Episode 221: the 'Rona, Bill Gates, Biden v Trump
May 14, 2020 09:53 - 41 minutes - 95.9 MBCovid-19, Bill Gates (and the amazing technicolor "Conspiracies without Theories"), and Joe "This is a Big F***ing Deal" Biden (D-DE) versus Donald "Grab 'Em by the [Meow]" Trump (R-FL)… ...whew! All by his lonesome again, Jack DeViney probably needed to follow Hunter S. with drink or four plus a visit with Miss Jane outdoors, but alas! It was not to be. SAD! As promised, we did our due diligence and provide links regarding our research and statements in the episode, and they're c...
Episode 220: Coronavirus, POTUS v Mainstream Media, Conspiracy, Taylor Swift
April 27, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBRecorded during the Witching Hour/Devil's Hour (between 03:00 & 04:00 am), oft co-host Jack DeViney goes solo again on a weird string of tangents about...all of the above.
ModState Podcast Episode 219: A Big Month in a Big Year (and yes, more talk about the 'Rona!)
April 10, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 81 MBBarring some sort of Atari-like unforeseen fall, DeViney's third go-round of hosting the podcast all by his lonesome...shouldn't go off so bad. But he admits to missing his friend and enterprise partner (and your usual host), Nate Wellein, and (he surmises) by the end of this you will too. Regardless, a healthy discussion of the role of the citizenry and the scope and role of the US Federal Government follows.
ModState Podcast Episode 2019: A Big Month in a Big Year (and yes, more talk about the 'Rona!)
April 10, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 81 MBBarring some sort of Atari-like unforeseen fall, DeViney's third go-round of hosting the podcast all by his lonesome...shouldn't go off so bad. But he admits to missing his friend and enterprise partner (and your usual host), Nate Wellein, and (he surmises) by the end of this you will too. Regardless, a healthy discussion of the role of the citizenry and the scope and role of the US Federal Government follows.
Covid-19 a World Affair ModState Podcast Episode 218
March 15, 2020 05:01 - 44 minutes - 75.5 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode, Nate and DeViney break down the Covid-19 pandemic into social, political and economic issues. How is the world coping, how has the government in the US responded relative to the rest of the world, and how is business and the markets responding? If you are affected by Covid-19, please let us know at [email protected] As always keep healthy and safe. Wash your hands, keep away from other people and get tested if you are sym...
Coronavirus: Healthcare, Economics and Politics ModState Podcast Episode 217
February 29, 2020 17:15 - 51 minutes - 90.8 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode, Nate and DeViney dive headlong into COVID-19, and that the coronavirus outbreak entails. Nate is somewhat confident this will digress into a worldwide pandemic, however he expresses less confidence in the preparedness of the medical-industrial infrastructure (pharmaceutical firms, et al, e.g.), while his counterpart disputes this by expressing more confidence in American pharmaceuticals than any other element of these crises. ...
Democratic Race and DC After Impeachment: ModState Podcast Episode 216
February 15, 2020 04:57 - 43 minutes - 71.4 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and DeViney discuss how their predictions (on the Iowa caucus, et al) turned out. Now that Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) continues to grow his massive following, where does this leave the assumed frontrunner, Vice President Joe Biden (D-PA)? Does Biden potentially regain momentum in South Carolina? Tune in to hear where their verdicts and predictions land. In the second part of the episode they talk about the Justice Depa...
Iowa and the Acquittal Early 2020 ModState Podcast Episode 215
February 04, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 75.3 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. In the waning hours of the 3rd of February, the Iowa Caucus is faced with looming disaster with systemic discrepancies so severe as of recording there was no indication as to who finished where. Is this a good start for the Democrats to early 2020? In the end of the episode, Nate and DeViney turn to the (likely) eventuality of President Trump's acquittal and interject some interesting hypotheticals. On top of the hypotheticals they discuss in...
USMCA and Trade War, Impeachment Side Stories: ModState Podcast Episode 214
January 20, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 92.8 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive into the USMCA and the phase one Chinese Trade War deal. These deals stand to help American workers. Could the Chinese Trade War been a backdrop for national unity? Was this a missed opportunity? Does China need the US more than the US needs China? After trade talks DeViney and Nate dive into the side stories involving the impeachment process. As always if you have any comments please leave a comment or ema...
Mounting Iranian Tensions: Trust the Process ModState Podcast Episode 213
January 07, 2020 02:07 - 44 minutes - 80.1 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast where the goal is to "Create Civil Conversation". In the wake of the assassination of an Iranian General tensions with Iran continue to mount. The surgical assassination of General Soleimani has led to the Iranians vowing retribution, the Iraqi Parliament expelling foreign troops from Iraq and President Donald Trump threatening the elimination of cultural sites in Iran. Now is the time to get the perspective of US Military Veterans who explain ...
2019 Wrap Up and 2020/Decade Predictions ModState Podcast Episode 212
December 29, 2019 00:00 - 52 minutes - 80.3 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this Episode DeViney and Nate discuss their individual two predictions for 2020 and the two major things they would like to see accomplished in the new "roaring 20's". DeViney and Nate butt heads on the Gen Z generation, government policy versus the market, and several other items. At the end of the episode the team breaks down how they would have acted at the beginning of the impeachment inquiry if they were congressional members. As al...
IMPEACHED! ModState Podcast Episode 211
December 20, 2019 14:25 - 42 minutes - 73.2 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. In a historic vote the 116th Congress has impeached the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Now, it's on to the Senate... ...but maybe not so fast. We all know how this will play out, but how will history describe this time? What is the average American actually thinking? At the close Nate and DeViney discuss the influential evangelical newspaper that has officially taken the position to impeach President Trump. As always, sen...
Impeachment ModState Podcast Episode 211
December 20, 2019 00:00 - 42 minutes - 73.2 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. In a historic vote the 116th Congress has impeached the President of the United States Donald J. Trump. Now it is on to the Senate...but maybe not so fast. We all know how this will play out but how will history describe this time? What is the average American actually thinking? At the close John and Nate discuss the influential evangelical newspaper that has officially taken the position to impeach President Trump. As always send your comments and ...
Impeachment Perspective ModState Podcast Episode 210
December 01, 2019 01:56 - 41 minutes - 76.4 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. As the impeachment saga continues Nate (and co.) slow down and offer some perspective. Often what we hear are the perspectives of the those who yell the loudest. Is this the full American perspective? What do the polls show? How does the team think this will pan out? As always leave your thoughts at [email protected]
Impeachment Inquiry Week 1 ModState Podcast Episode 209
November 18, 2019 16:56 - 37 minutes - 69 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode, your host (Nate) has DeViney on again as they begin to discuss the impeachment inquiry now that the cat's out of the bag. What narratives have been spun? Who seems more credible? How will this effect 2020? After impeachment inquiry discussion the pair turn to the racist past of Stephen Miller and the convictions of Roger Stone. Tune in and have a listen, and as always reach out to us at [email protected]
Hong Kong and Impeachment ModState Podcast Episode 208
November 05, 2019 00:00 - 42 minutes - 79.8 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and DeViney talk about the continuing protest in Hong Kong. The catalyst to this episode was the NPR series on Hong Kong. What would you do to fight for Democracy? The duo explore this idea. At the end of the podcast episode Nate and John turn to domestic issues. The congress has formally voted on the impeachment inquiry. Is this strategy good? Tune in and have a listen. If you live in Hong Kong or any areas affected by a...
USA, Israel, UK: ModState Podcast Episode 207
October 24, 2019 18:39 - 48 minutes - 88 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate go around the horn geo-politically discussing what is happening in Israel, the UK and eventually domestic issues in the United States. Nate goes on a stream of consciousness discussing President Trump. Tune in and have a listen.
Foreign Policy Horror: The Kurds ModState Podcast Episode 206
October 13, 2019 21:19 - 41 minutes - 79.3 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. As the impeachment inquiry drives on President Trump's personal Lawyer Rudy Giuliani has deepened the scrutiny and made it harder for his supporters to go to bat for him. What will be the tipping point? Is there a tipping point? What event could make the dominos fall and Republicans abandon the support of the president? Nate makes the case that Republicans support the president because they realize it is their key to re-election. As the allega...
Impeachment Inquiry Continues ModState Podcast Episode 205
October 09, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 86.2 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive deeper into the evolving impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. With mounting public sentiment endorsing an impeachment inquiry where does this lead us? Can public opinion sway the GOP? Would they abandon him altogether? What are your thoughts?
Impeachment? ModState Podcast Episode 204
September 28, 2019 19:09 - 37 minutes - 70.4 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive into the always tumultuous Trump Administration. Is it the media? Is it the left's utter distaste for the president? Or does the president manage to get into conversations and situations that defy precedent and possible ethical boundaries? Does emotion in this situation mean an impeachment? Tune in and listen to the ranting and raving!
More Brexit, Violence and Media Swap: Episode 203 ModState Podcast
September 09, 2019 11:14 - 42 minutes - 75.6 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive into several topics. First, they dive back into Brexit as a few revelations have been made known since last episode. Then John and Nate pivot to discussions about continued violence in America and a "Media Swap" where past tweets have been dug up by conservative groups to shed light on various thoughts of left wing pundits. Tune in and have a listen!
Trump and the G7: ModState Podcast Episode 202
August 30, 2019 22:31 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate discuss everything surrounding the G7. From Boris Johnson, to the Amazon wild fires, and a deep dive into the stellar articulations of the president of the United States. Please tune in and have a listen and send your thoughts to [email protected]
Gun Control, Racism, and Free Speech: ModState Podcast Episode 201
August 15, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 86.4 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. Again, gun violence is the main topic of conversation in homes and in the media. US citizens are left wondering where we go from here. But where do we go from here? Where can we point fingers? Can we point fingers? Does mental health play a role in this or can someone who is homicidal due to brain washing not have mental health issues? How do we go about tightening the grip of the 2nd amendment without violation other liberties? Tune in and li...
Looming Recession? New Democratic Message? ModState Podcast Episode 200
August 02, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 89 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. John and Nate have made it 200 episodes. Thank you for continue to listening and support the show. Much has happened since John and Nate last talked. The Federal Reserve leadership has officially dropped interest rates another 0.25%. What does this mean? What can we predict. A looming recession? Next, the Democratic debates have sparked some spicy debate. What do you think the Democratic Party's new message will be in years to come? Keep li...
Fomenting Racism? ModState Podcast Episode 199
July 19, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 75.3 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. Well. President Trump had a rally in Greenville, North Carolina. Leading up to this rally "The Squad" and the POTUS went back and forth following some "gas-lighting" tweets over the weekend. During the rally and organic chant of "send her back" started. Is this where we are at? What does this mean for the next 18 months? Where has this ethnocentrism come from? Tune in and have a listen. Thoughts? Reach out to the team.
The State of The United States: ModState Podcast Episode 198
July 12, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 72.4 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast! On this episode, Nate and Jon have a stream-of-consciousness discussion. Where is the unrest coming from? Why? What are the little things that create these festering issues? From wealth, Epstein, Trump, Tucker Carlson, Millennials, immigration, etc., Jon and Nate have a fairly deep discussion. Do you have any thoughts on these issues? Let the team know. [Note From the Managing Editor: "While we certainly didn't set out to do so, this episode ...
Pay Increase? ModState Podcast Episode 197
July 07, 2019 05:13 - 19 minutes - 37.7 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. Wouldn't it be nice if we could vote ourselves a pay increase? It has been 10 years since congress have voted themselves into some more pay. We all agree that getting pay increases is important to standard of living, BUT does congress deserve one? A few of the arguments are hard to swallow such as the pay increase would help keep our elected representatives from getting money from dark places. Do you think this is true? Should they vote themse...
Democratic Debates. Where Do We Stand Now? ModState Podcast Episode 196
June 29, 2019 00:00 - 42 minutes - 80.9 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and DeViney begin to explore the outcomes, narratives and the winners and losers of the first Democratic Debates. Has the narrative shifted? Has the Democratic Party officially charted a new direction as wholly progressive? Tune in and have a listen.
Iranian Tension Escalation: ModState Podcast Episode 195
June 21, 2019 23:07 - 34 minutes - 65.5 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and DeViney begin talking about John's recent article posted to http://ModState.com - how could Trump successfully win the 2020 election? Next, they explore the recent heightened tensions with the Iranian regime. Mines, UAVs and bombs oh my! How does this play out? How do the geo-political chess pieces move? Tune in and have a listen.
What do the Polls Show? ModState Podcast Episode 194
June 18, 2019 00:00 - 34 minutes - 64.7 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate has DeViney back on to dive into the first polls after a big weekend in Iowa. Now talking about poll numbers 18 months prior to the election seems crazy, HOWEVER it is always interesting to see where every candidate (including incumbent Donald Trump) sort-of falls. Tune in and have a listen to as they discusses strategy and potential outcomes from this info! Show Notes: Poll Numbers https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/11/politi...
Mueller Wraps It Up: ModState Podcast Episode 193
June 13, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 57.4 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. Better late than never, this episode discusses Robert Mueller's wrap up of the Trump investigation. Conclusions? The country still seems divided on the issue. Tune in and have a listen to Nate and DeViney give their final(ish) thoughts on the issue!
Tariffs on China and Mexico? ModState Podcast Episode 192
June 07, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 60.3 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and DeViney dive into the potential consequences of tariffs on China and possibly Mexico. How does this play out for Trump? Are we on the road to a possible recession in 2020? The macro economics are interesting and worth exploring as it seems that President Trump is actively trying to sabotage an economy that could be his primary campaign platform in 2020! Tune in and have a listen.
Mueller's Statement: ModState Podcast Episode 191
June 01, 2019 01:52 - 26 minutes - 49.4 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. Well well well. Robert Mueller's saga has come to a close with a brief statement to the world. Somehow the world is still trying to pick apart his report. With no bomb shell how does the world move forward? Is there too much fatigue? Are the Democrats at the point of no return? How will the citizens of the United States deal with this for another 18 months? Tune in and have a listen.
The Abortion Debate Continues: ModState Podcast Episode 190
May 23, 2019 18:16 - 40 minutes - 77.5 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and DeViney hearken back to Episode 1 (yes, ONE!) where they discussed abortion out of the starting gate. Well, as they predicted this debate hasn't gone away and has re-emerged in full force following some laws (ahem, Alabama, Ohio, no names mentioned!) that ban abortion almost entirely. The pair disagree on abortion, but find quite a bit of middle-ground surrounding the discussion. If we disagree in this country (as we...
Gun Control Debate Revisited: ModState Podcast Episode 189
May 10, 2019 00:00 - 49 minutes - 93.8 MBIn the wake of domestic terrorism at our places of education Nate and DeViney decide to revisit a topic where they find some disagreement. Gun control...on this episode Nate points out the inevitability of an "equal and opposite reaction" to the 2nd amendment purists. DeViney counters the need for the government to be more afraid of the people than vice versa. They then discuss the implications of cooperation and minor reforms. Closing gun convention loopholes? Registering all priva...
The Emerging Democratic Ticket: ModState Podcast Episode 188
May 08, 2019 04:13 - 35 minutes - 65.9 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive into the expanding Democratic field. What does the left have to gain, or lose, with a progressive ticket? Will it be good enough to sway independents and moderates? Is Biden the right choice, even with his flaws, to beat Trump? What will it take to beat Trump's style? Tune in and please leave your thoughts.
William Barr's Testimony: ModState Podcast Episode 187
May 03, 2019 20:20 - 39 minutes - 74.9 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and DeViney discuss their disagreements on how William Barr handled his testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Is it obvious that this AG is biased towards the president? Is he just an old crusty ideologue who took the job because of his principles? Is he disingenuous? Well, Nate Wellein & DeViney share their thoughts. Tune in and leave the team a comment.
The (Redacted) Mueller Report Volumes I & II: ModState Podcast Episode 186
April 24, 2019 00:00 - 35 minutes - 67 MBWelcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and DeViney finally dive into the report issued by the Special Counsel. Volume I sheds provides no evidence that President Trump and his team actively worked with Russia to swing the election. HOWEVER, volume II does not paint the president in great light. How will this affect the 2020 election? Are we surprised by this? At the beginning of this episode Nate and DeViney quickly discuss the blossoming Democratic field for p...