Political Free Agents

Episode 38: Black Liberals and Conservatives Debate and Biden Getting Handsy

There was a video we ran across with black liberals and conservatives debating. There were the general talking points, but having this conversation is important. We also take a look at Biden's potential run in 2020 and how him getting "handsy" plays into that. Show notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-38-live-black-liberals-and-conservatives-debate-and-biden-getting-handsy/

Episode 37: $1T Deficit Incoming, Mueller Investigation Over, and much more...

We covered a myriad of topics this week covering the economy, Mueller ending his investigation, and so much more. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-37-1t-deficit-incoming-mueller-investigation-over-and-much-more

Episode 36 [LIVE]: Digging into the Many Narratives of the Christchurch Shooting

There was a massacre in New Zealand last Friday. There are many narratives surfacing and we explore the top 3: Trump's white nationalist support, racism/anti-Muslim related, and guns. We also look at how it spurred the discussion in America again and why the shooter did it in the first place. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-36-live-digging-into-the-many-narratives-of-the-christchurch-shooting

Episode 35: Russell Westbrook, College Entry Scam, and Boeing 737 Crashes

Are you really shocked rich people are finding ways to exert their influence and money to get their kids into college in ways others can't? The larger question is around the morality of it and what happens from the fallout. We also take a look at the Boeing controversy and Russell Westbrook's "altercation" with a Utah fan. Show notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-35-live-russell-westbrook-college-entry-scam-and-boeing-737-crashes/

Episode 34 [Live]: Talking Crypto with Vortex

We're live on blessedbeatz.com talking crypto with the famed Bitcoin expert Vortex. Show notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-34-live-talking-crypto-with-vortex/

Episode 33 [Live]: National Emergency? Bernie's Running. Kaep Settlement.

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. Well, Trump finally did it. He deemed the wall a national emergency, but let's pay attention to his words here. The transcript shows you he knows 100% he's using this as a political tool and not because it is a requirement. Did you also hear Bernie is running? Yup...Bernie Sanders is back in the race. What does this mean for the Democrats? Kaepernick and the NFL settled. Is he a sellout? Sho...

Episode 32 [Live]: That One About Roger Stone, Economics, and LeBron vs Jordan

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. We're live on Blessed Beatz Radio again with a great discussion about Roger Stone's political history, how our government impacts us through the economic strategy worldwide, and ending with a great discussion on LeBron v Jordan.

Episode 29: Analyzing Trump's Proposal to End the Shutdown

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. Also a big welcome to those coming from Blessed Beatz Radio or 92KELZ. We're happy to join the family and look forward to engaging with you. Trump has a proposal to open the government. What's it all about and is it worth anything? Let's take a look at what he's selling us with his words at his press event this week.

Episode 28: Government Shutdown and the Wall - Part 2

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. We're excited about our new 2019 season. This is going to be a great year across the board and we're looking forward to spending it with you discussing the political landscape. Right now the government is shut down and Trump is fighting for his wall against the Democrats doing everything to keep it away from him. We broach this topic and more as we attempt to make sense of it all. The President...

Episode 28: Government Shutdown and the Wall - Part 1

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. We're excited about our new 2019 season. This is going to be a great year across the board and we're looking forward to spending it with you discussing the political landscape. Right now the government is shut down and Trump is fighting for his wall against the Democrats doing everything to keep it away from him. We broach this topic and more as we attempt to make sense of it all. The President...

Episode 27: Breaking Down Trump v Schumer/Pelosi

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. Trump, Pelosi, and Schumer walk into a bar. Ok...it was the White House and they weren't shown walking in, but it really was entertaining. What did it all mean and was there any real substance there? Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-27-breaking-down-trump-v-schumer-pelosi/

Episode 26: Republican Election Fraud?

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. We have heard a lot of rhetoric about election fraud parrotted as Republican talking points, but do we have a confirmed case of election fraud in North Carolina by Republicans? This story is crazy and about as interesting as it sounds. To start, we look at why PFA exists and what it means to join the #FreeAgentNation. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-26-republican-e...

Episode 25: Political and Personal Thankfulness

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we take a look at political and personal reasons to be thankful. What were you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-25-political-and-personal-thankfulness

Episode 24: Midterm Election Review

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. We also had a mass murder last night and it shines a massive light on the negative ads against Mexicans and immigrants as of late seeing as the shooter, yet again, was neither. Blackface also made an appearance again with yet another tone-deaf look at it followed by outrage then a cancellation of Megyn Kelly's show. What is blackface and why is it not acceptable? Listen in and find out. The m...

Episode 23 - 14th Amendment, Immigration, and the Economy, Part 2

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. The trio (JB2, CG, and Manimal) are back again with a civics lesson on the 14th amendment chatter from Trump, immigration as a whole and what this caravan could possibly mean, and the real outlook of the economy. This is another great episode full of thought-provoking content. This is part 2 of 2. Be sure to listen to part 1 first. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-2...

Episode 22: 14th Amendment, Immigration, and the Economy, Part 1

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. The trio (JB2, CG, and Manimal) are back again with a civics lesson on the 14th amendment chatter from Trump, immigration as a whole and what this caravan could possibly mean, and the real outlook of the economy. This is another great episode full of thought-provoking content. This is part 1 of 2. The second episode is just as good. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-...

Episode 21: Cryptocurrency Part 1 - Defining Money and Crypto

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. PFA has special guests CG and Manimal Nacatamal to start our journey into cryptocurrency. We define money, what it represents, how the Federal Reserve/Central Banks control us with it, and how it relates to cryptocurrencies. It is another amazing episode chock full of details we all need to understand. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-21-cryptocurrency-part-1-definin...

Episode 20: Bridging the Political Divide

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. PFA has special guests Chris Garza and Mike Mattamal to discuss Kavanaugh, the political divide, how to break through the system, and the possibilities of the Libertarian Party actually making progress. This episode is full of content across a myriad of topics! There is a special announcement at the end. Stay tuned through the final segment to hear the exciting news. Show Notes: http://politi...

Episode 19: Trump Laughed At and Kavanaugh Outed

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. Trump went to the UN General Assembly and tried his normal "I've been amazing to America" rhetoric. It was met with laughter...seriously. No joke. They laughed at him. He handled it better than we know he could've and kept it moving, but it was still hilarious to see the world leaders/staff laugh at him after he claimed we were the laughing stock of the world due to Obama's leadership. Alex Jo...

Episode 18: Kavanaugh Faces Sexual Assault Allegation

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. Kavanaugh is still a hot-button topic and this time he's on the wrong side of the law with a sexual assault allegation. It doesn't mean he's in legal trouble, but he's not judging someone else...he's now being judged. The allegation came from Christine Blasey Ford and is 30+ years old. She has sought medical help for this matter and came out to Senator Feinstein this summer. This is an importa...

Episode 17: #neverforget

Today we reflect on 9/11 and a bit about Harvey due to hurricane Florence barreling toward the east coast. We also take a look at a perspective by a friend of the show, Mike, and why 9/11 was so impactful and what truly brought us together as a nation. http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-17-neverforget

Episode 16: Kavanaugh Hearing - Supreme Political Theatre

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. Nike is still in the news and now Ford says they support NFL players. I found a great solution for your Ford trucks. ;) This week, aside from Nike/Kaep, we have seen the Kavanaugh hearings show the great political divide and laziness in our Congress. One side wants to press the smallest thing and the other could care less all based on the parties they belong to. There are some things we should...

Episode 15: Why You Should Support Kaepernick

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. Nike has made Kaepernick the face of their new campaign and people are losing their everlasting mind. It has quickly become a divisive campaign which could really only serve to boost Nike's name across ALL of the media outlets from sports to nightly news to political shows and I bet Trump will tweet about it soon. Go with us as we dive into why you should support Kaepernick's messaging regardl...

Episode 14: McCain Passes, Trump Peddling White Supremacy Lies, and Trump's Circle Trouble

WOW! What a week! It was packed full of hot news from Trump peddling white supremacist messaging, Trumps ex-campaign manager, Paul Manafort, being found guilty on 8 of 18 counts, his ex-lawyer pleading guilty to 8 crimes, his CFO from the Trump Organization being granted immunity, and David Pecker who was the other party in the Karen McDougal payment also has immunity. Whoa! What a week. On top of all of that...John McCain has passed away and there is Praise, Prayers, and Vitriol on both sid...

Episode 13: White House Reality Star Beef

In this episode, we look at Round 1 of the Reality Star President vs Reality Star White House Aide. Omarosa has released tapes like a Beyonce album drop...randomly. She claims to have even more tapes too. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-13-white-house-reality-star-beef

Episode 12: ICE Agent Talks Abolish ICE and Child Separations

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. In this episode, we sit down with an ICE agent to discuss Abolish ICE, border management, immigration, customs work, and the international presence of ICE. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-12-ice-agent-talks-abolish-ice-and-child-separations

Episode 11: Sri Kulkarni Talks About Bridging the Divide

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. In this episode, we sit down with Sri Kulkarni to discuss his positions on Education (Promise School), money in politics, how Trump's meeting with Putin in Helsinki impacted him, and an excellent viewpoint of bridging the divide. http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-11-sri-kulkarni-talks-about-bridging-the-divide

Episode 10: Trump v Cohen

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. In this episode, we go over the current news about Trump as presented by Michael Cohen. It includes salacious revelations and actual recordings. What does it all mean? Listen in and let's explore. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-10-trump-v-cohen/

Episode 9: Trump's Slip of the Tongue or His True Feelings?

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. In this episode, we catch up after taking a week off. A lot has happened and so much happened we were only able to briefly discuss last week's Peter Strozk testimony! We finish off last week news with a look at Papa John's founder John Schnatter's terribly tough time being waterboarded into using the N-word in a company meeting. Just kidding...the agency he hired "forced him" to say it. You can...

Episode 8: Leaving a Legacy

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. In this episode, I touch on a topic I've wanted to broach for a while: leaving a legacy. It means different things to different people and I give what it means to mean. Of course, as can be expected, I touch on the political aspect of leaving a legacy as well. This is largely about the Bland Family legacy since our reunion begins this evening and finishes on Sunday. That is not to negate my ma...

Episode 7: Fixing Gaps in Education w/ Michael Love

In this episode, we have the opportunity to sit down and discuss education with Michael Love, Assistant Superintendent of Career Readiness in the Houston ISD. We jumped feet first into disparities among schools in high vs low-income areas, money in education plus how it may or may not affect results, and even found time to dig into the voucher system. It is a great episode with a solid amount of content. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episodes/episode-7-fixing-gaps-in-education

Episode 6: Breaking Through the Lies of this Weeks Immigration Crisis

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. In this episode, I dive into the terribly overblown and under-scrutinized illegal immigration issues created by the Trump Administration. One side ignored Obama's use of the same detention centers and excoriate Trump while the other side blames the Trump Admin's actions on Obama, Clinton, and Democrats. Thanks for listening to the show. Let us know what you think of this weeks topic. Show Not...

Episode 5: Pastor Lawrence discusses LeBron, Politics Over Faith, and Money in Church

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. In this episode, we sat down with Pastor Lawrence Scott to discuss where LeBron might go or not go to kick it off. We go from there to looking at how he leads a politically diverse flock without alienating different groups with a look at why political leaders and faith-folks choose politics over religion. We close the episode with the forever touchy topic of church finances. Pastor Lawrence gi...

Episode 4: Interview with Adrian Hernandez, Candidate for Pearland City Council Position 4

Welcome back to the PFA podcast. Thank you to those who returned and welcome to those who are new. We are joined this week with Adrian Hernandez. Adrian is a candidate for Pearland City Council Position 4 and was gracious enough to stop by and discuss his journey to running for office and what he has done to earn your vote. It is local politics, but these are the races and positions most closely affecting your daily life. We hope you enjoy. Show Notes: http://politicalfreeagents.com/episod...

Episode 3: Human Capital / Trump v Eagles / Colorado Baker Case

This week we take a look at something near and dear to my heart: growing your human capital. I get that phrase from the podcaster Jason Stapleton. It sums up exactly what I like to encourage people to do: never ever stop learning or growing. Following up the heartfelt message, we dive into the touchy Colorado Baker's case then finish off this mixture of love + confusion with a pinch of strife with Trump v Eagles. We're working through our structure, flow, and finding the voice of PFA. Thank ...

Episode 2: "Excuse the mess but we live here"

Welcome back to the PFA podcast for our first current events episode as we tackle the Roseanne Barr drama with a quick look at Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. There have been a lot of discussions about whether the statements were racist, is there a double standard since people call Trump an orangutan, and whether or not she really meant what she said. Let's dive in and take a look at the situation. This was tough to get through sin...

Episode 1: Fake News is Not New

We kick off the episode with a bit of house cleaning: why the show exists, plans, goals, etc. The episode ran a little longer than planned, but we had to get the house cleaning out of the way. The media will have you believe fake news is overtaking the country and is the biggest threat to our democracy. (GASP!) Simply put: they’re wrong. Fake news is not new and in the kick-off episode, we dive into a brief history of fake news and how we can combat it. Spoiler alert: personal responsibility...

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