Tipping Point New Mexico
584 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratingsPodcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.
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452 Judge Glock - Solutions to Homelessness
November 03, 2022 16:19 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAcross the country homeless issues are critical. At a recent national conference Paul met Judge Glock, Senior Director of Policy Research at the Austin, TX - based Cicero Institute, a think tank that among other issues focuses on solutions to homelessness. Paul and Judge discuss the challenge we face and real-world solutions for the problem. You don't want to miss this conversation!
451 Conflicting Polls, Key Race Predictions, More on Low Test Scores, Little Reported Environmental Success Story, Growth of Unclassified Positions at City of Albuquerque
November 01, 2022 19:45 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWith a week to go before the 2022 election the ABQ Journal released their poll which has MLG up 8. There is another poll from Emerson that finds a much narrower race. The latest Emerson poll puts Herrell in the lead. The Journal has a fairly tight race between Michelle Garcia Holmes and Melanie Stansbury. Interestingly the Journal has Herrell losing. Paul and Wally discuss the challenges of polling and how this election is going to impact the credibility of certain pollsters. Paul and Wa...
450 Timothy Vermeer - New Mexico's Business Tax Climate
October 27, 2022 20:17 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this week's interview Paul talks to Timothy Vermeer Senior Policy Analyst with the Center for State Tax Policy of the Tax Foundation, one of the oldest and most credible tax policy think tanks in Washington. Vermeer has spent time in New Mexico talking to the Legislature sharing good tax policies and encouraging legislators to take tax policy seriously as a means of developing New Mexico's economy. His organization has also just published their 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index. ...
449 Latest Gubernatorial Polling, New Mexico Last in Education Test Scores, New Mexico's Economy Shrinks, Young and Wealthy Leaving New Mexico
October 25, 2022 20:28 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBA new poll from Trafalgar Group puts Mark Ronchetti in the lead against Michelle-Lujan Grisham. NM "lays an egg" in the latest NAEP education test scores. NM is dead last across all categories (4th grade reading/math & 8th grade reading/math). MLG and a left wing group are attacking Ronchetti's tax plans. But their critiques don't hold water. New Mexico: the energy state whose federal representatives (minus Herrell) hate energy. Gabe Vasquez would not improve that if he defeated He...
448 Ben Lieberman of Competitive Enterprise Institute - Federal and State Regulations for Natural Gas, Automobiles and more
October 20, 2022 15:53 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBOn this week's conversation Paul interviews Ben Lieberman of Competitive Enterprise Institute. Ben and Paul discuss federal and state efforts to micromanage how your homes are heated with new regulations from the Biden Administration pushing to make natural gas less preferable relative to electric heat pumps and other electrical options. Paul and Ben also discuss the latest on CAFE standards on automobiles and what's next for all manner of government environmental regulations.
447 Last Gubernatorial Debate, Fact Checking the Fact Checkers, Improve "Free" Bus System in Albuquerque
October 18, 2022 18:18 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBWe start off talking about the last debate for Gov. and what happened. Early voting in person starts Saturday. Fact checking the fact checkers on education in NM governor's race. Candidates for Gov. agree, don't reimpose grocery tax. A new report highlights New Mexico's poor, union-friendly laws on public employment City of Albuquerque looks to "improve" upon "free" bus system. Incumbent land commissioner threatens to hold industry hostage to get tax increase. ABQ Counci...
446 Brian Domitrovic - Taxes Have Consequences
October 13, 2022 21:48 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB446 On this week's interview Paul talks to Brian Domitrovic a scholar with the Laffer Institute about his new book, "Taxes Have Consequences: the definitive history of the income tax on the economy." Paul and Brian talk about Arthur Laffer and the basics of the Laffer Curve. They move on to a history of the income tax in the United States and how various presidents (and congresses) either improved or destroyed the American economy through their various income taxation policies. We also ...
445 Important Issues on the Ballot, Early In-Person Voting Starts October 22, Talk of Raising Taxes
October 11, 2022 18:22 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBOn this week's conversation Paul and Wally note that early voting at county clerks offices kicks off today. Early in-person voting begins on October 22nd. In order to inform people about some of the items on the ballot they do a "deep dive" into important issues on the ballot that average New Mexicans may not know or understand the implications of. If you or your friends and family members have questions about everything from judges to bond measures to constitutional amendments, this is YOUR...
444 Lindsey Burke - Education Freedom Report Card
October 06, 2022 20:19 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this week's interview Paul talks to Lindsey Burke, Phd of the Heritage Foundation. Lindsey has been a long-time researcher and advocate for education choice and she and her team recently published the Heritage Foundation's "Education Freedom Report Card." Paul and Lindsey discuss New Mexico's performance on the Index and what could be done to improve it. Also, they discuss the policies that make some states leaders in educational freedom and what "blue" states like New Mexico are or can d...
443 Debate Analysis, Ronchetti Visits UPS, NEE and PNM/Avangrid, Natural Gas Appliances Outlawed
October 04, 2022 22:26 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBKOB TV Debate wrap up and discussion. Further breakdown of the ABQ Journal responses of both candidates. MLG rescinds order relating to public health used in Ronchetti ad. RGF makes news due to Governor candidate Mark Ronchetti's visit to UPS facility. RGF weighs in. A local Starbucks votes to unionize. There is zero evidence the recent hurricane to hit Florida is the result of global warming; In fact, the end of August saw the development of NO named storms. There were no tr...
442 Casey and Micayle Petersen - Sandia National Labs Whistle Blower and Founders of Freedom Families United
September 29, 2022 18:28 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBOn this week's interview Paul sits down with Casey and Micayle Petersen. Together they are the founders of Freedom Families United. At the outset Paul and Casey discuss his term at Sandia National Labs during which he blew the whistle on Critical Race Theory indoctrination. He ultimately left the Lab due to its COVID vaccine mandate. Now, the couple has created Freedom Families United which works to unite pro-freedom families and educate them on the forces undermining individual liberty i...
441 Gubernatorial Debates Preview, Electric Blackouts and Brownouts Forecast and more
September 27, 2022 22:39 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThere will be two debates for Gov. While all debates are important, this one is especially so as MLG has so few details about her future plans. The first debate will take place Sept. 30 and will be hosted by KOB-TV. The second hourlong debate is being hosted by KOAT-TV, along with the Journal and KKOB Radio, and is set for Oct. 12. Opinion piece runs statewide: MLG is trying to win reelection on abortion. What about other important issues? https://errorsofenchantment.com/lujan-grisha...
440 Negatives of a New Mexico Hydrogen Hub with Larry Scott
September 22, 2022 15:06 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBOn this week's interview Paul talks to New Mexico Rep. Larry Scott, a Republican from Hobbs. Larry and Paul discuss hydrogen and the negatives of the hydrogen hub concept. While Larry does not describe himself as an "opponent" of the concept, he expresses concern about the massive subsidies necessary for hydrogen to be a significant energy source. He shares a number of other concerns about hydrogen and the "hydrogen hub" concept. This is part 2 of a two part series. George Sharpe provided th...
439 NM Governor's Race, NM 65+ Population, Protest at UNM and more
September 20, 2022 19:31 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOn this week's conversation Paul has had a busy week of travel to Dallas and Atlanta. He fills the listeners in on what he's doing out of State. A new poll gives MLG a healthy lead, but the more interesting thing is how some of the issues and demographics break down (scroll to the bottom of the story). For example, MLG’s social media gives the impression that abortion is the ONLY issue on the ballot this fall, yet just 29% of voters claim it is their top motivation to vote. Also, MLG take...
438 Positives of a New Mexico Hydrogen Hub with George Sharp
September 15, 2022 17:19 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBOn the first of a two-part "pro/con" interview series on the "hydrogen hub" concept Paul talks to George Sharpe, Investment Manager for Merrion Oil and Gas in Farmington. George is a longtime fixture of the Four Corners oil and gas industry and he supports the idea of a hydrogen hub while recognizing the reliance on subsidies and numerous unknowns regarding the technology. This is an important economic issue with major implications for New Mexico!
437 New Mexico Gubernatorial Candidates Plans for Education and more
September 13, 2022 23:24 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBOn this week's conversation Paul and Wally take a look at the forward looking agendas of gubernatorial candidates Mark Ronchetti and Michelle Lujan Grisham for New Mexico's education system, MLG doesn't have any (she literally doesn't lay out ANY priorities): Economy. You can compare Ronchetti's education plan with MLG's Furthermore, MLG claims she is "a product of New Mexico's public school system" when she actually graduated from St. Michael's in Santa Fe. Paul and Wally discuss ...
436 What's Causing New Mexico's Doctor Shortage with Dr. Kenneth Adams
September 08, 2022 17:37 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this week's interview Paul talks to Albuquerque area ophthalmologist Kenneth Adams about New Mexico's doctor shortage. We discuss what attracted him to New Mexico from Texas in the first place. What keeps him here? What are some things that make New Mexico an unattractive state to practice medicine in? What could make things better? Don't miss this timely conversation!
435 Biden’s dark speech, taxpayer-funded abortion clinic, California energy, education news
September 06, 2022 22:07 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBOn this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss President Biden's dark and disturbing speech against Trump and his supporters Gov. MLG spends $10 million capital outlay dollars for a new abortion clinic in Southern NM: Also, while Paul reiterates that RGF takes no position on abortion in New Mexico, he frames this move within the context of a new ABQ Journal poll on abortion. Less than a week after banning gas powered cars California tells Californians NOT to charge their cars due to...
434 Sarah Jane Allen - Moms for Liberty
September 01, 2022 12:01 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this conversation Paul talks to Sarah Jane Allen. Sarah Jane is involved in the formation of a new Moms for Liberty chapter in Bernalillo County. We discuss what the organization is trying to do and some of the important policies they want to address. Sarah Jane is also involved with New Mexico Alive which brings regular speakers from the State in order for them to share ways they are working to improve life in the Land of Enchantment.
433 Polls Out - Can R's Close the Gap on Statewide Races, NM Government Spending and more
August 30, 2022 20:05 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThe ABQ Journal came out with polling for numerous races including Gov. These polls (and here) with RGF analysis here point to New Mexicans continuing to embrace the same policies and people they have for years. Can Ronchetti and other candidates close the gap? A new RGF opinion piece takes on NM's self-inflicted doctor shortage. As bad as this shortage is now, it will get worse once MLG's medical malpractice kicks in. California bans internal combustion engines. Biden's student lo...
432 Caleb Kruckenberg - Defending Charter Schools Taking On Administrative Law
August 25, 2022 16:14 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBThe Biden Administration recently issued regulations attacking charter schools. The Rio Grande Foundation submitted comments against this attack, but we and other charter advocates were ignored. Caleb Kruckenberg is an attorney with Pacific Legal Foundation. He is suing the Biden Administration over this issue. Paul and Caleb also discuss the use and abuse of administrative law and how it impacts this and other important public policies.
431 What to Do with New Mexico's Big Budget Surplus, Unemployment, APS and Union at Impasse and more
August 23, 2022 18:19 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBNew Mexico has another very big surplus. What should and shouldn't be done with the surplus money? An opinion piece by one "progressive" legislator calls out their Democrat critics calling them ignorant or shills for the rich. We discuss. NM's unemployment rate dropped to 4.5% in July and MLG is taking full credit, but New Mexico's rate remains the highest among US states as it has been for 8 straight months. But, as an RGF opinion piece notes, workforce participation remains an issue...
430 Oil and Gas Industry Issues with Krista McWilliams and Emmons Yates
August 18, 2022 12:25 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this week's conversation Paul talks to New Mexico oil and gas leaders Krista McWilliams and Emmons Yates. These two oil and gas industry leaders discuss the current economic and policy forces acting upon their industry. They share both the importance of the industry that provides our way of life and their expectations for the future. You don't want to miss this conversation!
429 Florida vs. New Mexico Metrics, Electric Car Credit, ABQ Homeless and more
August 16, 2022 21:26 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBMLG extends her health orders again. Scrase claims "success" but with what evidence given New Mexico's objectively poor COVID performance. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was here in NM recently. While MLG and her political allies call him "extreme," there are few metrics on which New Mexico outperforms Florida when one considers economy, education, crime, and COVID. And, as if we haven't talked about various rankings enough, New Mexico policymakers were recently presented with a variety of ...
428 Jeremy Gay - Candidate for New Mexico Attorney General
August 11, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this week's interview Paul sits down with Republican Attorney General candidate Jeremy Gay. Paul and Jeremy discuss the role of Attorney General in New Mexico. What can he do to fight out-of-control crime? What are some limits of the office? What is the role of the AG in the economy? Will Jeremy allow billionaires like Michael Bloomberg pay the salaries of employees in the AG's office as current AG Hector Balderas has done? Gessing and Gay discuss this and numerous other issues.
427 Kids Count Report, Spaceport Delay, Electric Vehicles, Workforce Participation and more
August 09, 2022 16:40 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBDuring this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss the recently-passed and poorly-named "Inflation Reduction Act." What's in the bill and why is it so bad? Next, the latest "Kids Count" report put out by Annie E. Casey Foundation and Voices for Children is out and New Mexico is back to 50th. What does it mean and why does "Voices" wish to undermine the findings of their own report? Virgin Galactic announced that it has again moved back its launch date from New Mexico's Spaceport Amer...
426 Carol Wight - Challenges for New Mexico's Restaurant Industry
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBPaul talks with Carol Wight of the New Mexico Restaurant Association about the current state of the restaurant industry. They discuss how the industry fared through the challenges of COVID-19 as well as the post pandemic challenges of inflation, difficulty in finding workers, the impact of new regulation and more. They also discuss federal and state programs that restaurants were able to use to help survive in tough times as well as future policy changes that could benefit the industry incl...
425 Another education study, another dead line result for NM, government raising prices and more
August 02, 2022 19:43 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBAnother education study, another dead last result for New Mexico. The latest is from Wallethub. Paul and Wally discuss this report and other findings on New Mexico's poor educational performance. The ABQ Journal is right that poverty and low literacy are linked, but what are we spending all that money for anyway? Is more time in the classroom the answer? The ABQ Journal editorial board seems to think so, but other studies throw water on that idea. Finally, during COVID students who went ...
425 Another education study, another dead last result for NM, government raising prices and more
August 02, 2022 19:43 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBAnother education study, another dead last result for New Mexico. The latest is from Wallethub. Paul and Wally discuss this report and other findings on New Mexico's poor educational performance. The ABQ Journal is right that poverty and low literacy are linked, but what are we spending all that money for anyway? Is more time in the classroom the answer? The ABQ Journal editorial board seems to think so, but other studies throw water on that idea. Finally, during COVID students who went ...
424 Audrey Trujillo - Candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State
July 28, 2022 21:06 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBOn this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul talks to GOP Secretary of State candidate Audrey Trujillo. Paul and Audrey discuss the role of Secretary of State in New Mexico and what the occupant of that position can/should do with and without the Legislature. They discuss the Secretary's role in elections and preventing election fraud, address recent elections in 2020 and the primary election in 2020, and her plans to improve election integrity. Finally, Audrey and Paul talk about ot...
423 Ronchetti's Economic Plan, Jobs, PNM Merger and more
July 26, 2022 19:01 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBGovernor candidate Mark Ronchetti has released his economic plan. Paul and Wally discuss. RGF was quoted extensively for a national article (along with NM legislators) about how the war on energy could impact New Mexico's budget. The latest unemployment numbers are out and despite dropping again, New Mexico's rate remains the highest as it has been for the last 7 months. ABQ Journal catches on to New Mexico's abysmal workforce participation rates, increase in disability blamed. ...
422 Chaotic Energy Situation in the World and New Mexico with Larry Behrens
July 21, 2022 22:24 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn the latest Tipping Point interview Paul talks to returning guest Larry Behrens who handles communications for the pro-energy group Power the Future. Paul and Larry discuss the current energy situation with President Biden having been to Saudi Arabia pleading for more oil, what Biden COULD do to bring prices down, what is going on in Texas with their electrical grid and how New Mexico might not be far behind, and more.
421 Rebates to New Mexicans or Socialist Scheme?, New Mexico Ranks 46th in "Best States for Business", Nuclear Storage and more
July 19, 2022 20:25 - 49 minutes - 46 MBOn this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss the fact that Gov. MLG has again renewed her health emergency (which expired on July 15). The new order expires in mid-August. The ABQ Journal editorial board recently expressed some valid concerns about the Gov.'s continued use of her emergency powers. Virgin Galactic announced plans to build their spacecraft for (someday) launch in New Mexico…in Mesa, AZ. Republican candidate for Gov. Mark Ronchetti announces a rebate plan which wou...
420 Homelessness in Albuquerque - Causes and Solutions with Doug Peterson
July 14, 2022 21:20 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this week's conversation Paul sits down with New Mexico real estate owner Doug Peterson. Doug will be moderating a panel discussion on crime issues on Thursday, July 14. Through his Peterson Properties company Doug owns and manages large amounts of commercial real estate in and around the Albuquerque area. He has been active in calling attention to lax crime enforcement and the serious homeless problem facing his community. Doug and Paul discuss how the problem has evolved over time, whe...
419 Bad Numbers for New Mexico Economy, Tax Policy Changes to Come? and more
July 12, 2022 22:20 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThe state-by-state economic data are in for the first quarter. New Mexico's numbers are not pretty. There was an interim committee hearing recently about tax policy. Legislators also discussed user fees for electric vehicles as a way of getting them to pay for road use. Last week the governor unveiled two new electric vehicle charging stations in Socorro, which will use $10 million in state funds along with $38 million in federal infrastructure for a network of electric vehicle charging...
418 Katharine B. Stevens - Impact of Pre-K on children - Is the impact negative?
July 07, 2022 20:38 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn the latest Tipping Point interview Paul sits down with past guest Katharine B. Stevens, PhD of the newly-formed Center on Child and Family Policy. Katharine is an expert on early childhood issues including pre-K and other programs aimed at improving the lives and outcomes of young children. New Mexico voters will be asked to vote to tap into the Land Grant Permanent Fund to fund "universal" pre-K, but a recent study from Tennessee's Vanderbilt University which found negative outcomes from...
417 New Laws as of July 1, 2022, Supreme Court Ruling for EPA, NM Unemployment and more
July 05, 2022 17:46 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this week's podcast conversation Wally and Paul discuss New laws that kick in as of July 1 in New Mexico including a slight gross receipts tax reduction, near-elimination of the Social Security tax, and military pensions tax, but also the new mandatory paid sick leave. Long a leader in education reform, Arizona has just embraced universal Education Savings Accounts. Speaking of education, a new report finds no learning loss in Sweden where schools remained open. Contrasting starkly wit...
416 Chris Talgo on the Problems with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
June 30, 2022 15:47 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this week's podcast interview Paul talks to Chris Talgo, Senior Editor at the free market Heartland Institute. The main topic addressed is "ESG." ESG stands for "Environmental Social and Governance" which are social credit scores assigned to corporations, supposedly for their corporate behavior in relevant areas. Not surprisingly, ESG is yet another tool for opponents of traditional sources of energy and even free speech to attack their opponents. Talgo and Gessing go into detail abou...
415 Supreme Court, Gas Tax, Pay for Protection and more
June 29, 2022 01:27 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBPaul and Wally begin by discussing the political implications of the Roe v. Wade decision for New Mexico and the Gov’s race. Will it prevent a "red wave?" 10 years ago Chief Justice John Roberts handed down a convoluted decision upholding "ObamaCare" in the NFIB v. Sebelius decision. Rep. Leger Fernandez “finally” updates her website after RGF called her out on it. RGF’s column on pre-K runs throughout NM. Will Biden suspend the gas tax? Is this a good idea? Mayor Keller: Busin...
414 Alexis Martinez Johnson, Candidate for New Mexico Congressional District 3
June 23, 2022 06:05 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBOn this week's podcast conversation Paul is joined by Alexis Martinez Johnson. Alexis is running for congress in New Mexico's 3rd congressional district. The District, currently occupied by "freshman" Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez used to be a "safe" Democrat seat, but with redistricting it is now a much more competitive seat. Paul talks to Alexis about her background, why she decided to run for office, and some of the important issues she is running on in this newly-competitive distric...
413 Close Governor's Race, Unemployment, Homelessness Issues and more
June 21, 2022 19:44 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThe first polling on New Mexico's Gov. race is out. No matter who you believe, the race is very close. Paul was recently in Southeast New Mexico for several events. He also sat down with the Current-Argus to discuss the SE NM economy which is booming. While New Mexico's economy is strong and plenty of jobs are available, the May state unemployment rates are out and for the 6th month in a row New Mexico has the highest rate. New Mexico's unemployment rate is down to 5.1%. Paul also met ...
412 New Mexico and the Private Space Launch Revolution
June 16, 2022 19:18 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBOn this week's interview Paul talks to private space expert Doug Messier of the private space tracking site "Parabolic Arc." While the ongoing frustration of the failures at Spaceport America cast doubt on the future of Virgin Galactic, the private space launch "revolution" is moving forward quickly to step in for NASA. Unfortunately, Virgin Galactic remains stuck "on the runway." Paul and Doug discuss Virgin Galactic and some of their other business models as well as the Spaceport Americ...
411 Albuquerque Homeless "Safe Spaces", Does New Mexico have an Education Secretary? and more
June 14, 2022 18:28 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBRonchetti wins. Paul & Wally discuss that outcome and other races; Paul recently traveled to Florida for an event with anti-tax advocate Grover Norquist. He discusses the national scene; Common Cause supports New Mexico’s awful judicial election process. Paul and Wally discuss their issues with it. ABQ City Council embraces “safe spaces.” Progressive former mayoral candidate Pete Dinelli is spot-on regarding local parks: Inflation hits 8.6%, highest in four decades. The average US ...
410 Jennifer Fielder and Paul Fielder of the American Lands Council
June 09, 2022 17:09 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBOn this week's interview Paul talks to Jennifer Fielder and Paul Fielder of the American Lands Council. The topic is federal land management and the incredibly destructive, Forest Service-set fires now burning in New Mexico. Jennifer is the CEO and Paul a retired wildlife biologist and Montana State Legislator. The American Lands Council works to improve federal lands management with the ultimate goal of replacing a great deal of federal management with state control with incentives and re...
409 Cuts at APS, Mask Mandates, Universal Pre-K Study, No More Cooking with Gas
June 07, 2022 18:24 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBAPS budget passed. Superintendent Scott Elder claims there are “big cuts.” Paul and Wally unpack the situation. The NY Times throws in the towel on mask mandates while clinging to the supposed effectiveness of masks themselves. On the ballot this fall is “universal” pre-K, but the best study from Tennessee shows it harms kids. Unlike most studies of the issue, the report from Tennessee is a randomized trial. Paul (and Wall Street) takes a closer look at Virgin Galactic’s troub...
408 KKOB Radio Host Bob Clark
June 02, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBOn this week's episode Paul is very excited to interview KKOB radio host Bob Clark. Bob has had a long and varied career in media throughout New Mexico. They detail that history, some of Bob's more interesting guests and events that he's covered, and discuss the ever-changing media landscape. You don't want to miss this conversation!
407 APS Budget, CRT in NM, Energy Prices, Public Health Order, COVID-19, Medicaid
May 31, 2022 21:06 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAPS budget continues to grow while the school board tentatively rejects a near $2 billion budget. CRT summer reading from PED. I wrote in National Review about MLG's clean car mandate. Gas prices rise to the highest level ever with the start of summer driving season. When does MLG's latest public health order expire? It is getting confusing? NM removes "breakthrough" cases from regular reports. Medicaid recipients per capita in NM far outrstrip other states.
406 Clif Horace - New Mexico Clean Fuel Standard
May 26, 2022 19:56 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBOn this week's conversation Paul talks to Clif Horace owner of Horace Motors, a car dealer in Farmington. They discuss the Clean Fuel Standard that was recently imposed by Gov. Lujan Grisham's hand picked Environmental Improvement Board. The Board has imposed rules that will force New Mexico car dealerships to dramatically increase the number of electric vehicles sold in the State. But, California is considering imposing far more aggressive rules that could result in the elimination of int...
405 Polling on GOP Gov. race, NM Budget Strong, Unemployment Remains Elevated, Energy
May 24, 2022 21:28 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBFull early voting is underway at convenience centers. Thoughts on the ABQ Journal polling and where things stand in the Gov.’s race. New Mexico's unemployment rate remains the nation’s highest in April. Nonetheless, New Mexico's budget continues to boom due to a combination of oil/gas and inflation. The unintended consequences of abandoning natural gas include starvation. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was called on the carpet by Sen. Manchin over energy leases during a recent hearing....
404 Carol M. Swain - Challenging Critical Race Theory
May 19, 2022 16:45 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this week's conversation Paul sits down with author and speaker Dr. Carol Swain. Swain is an academic, author, and writer who has taken on the issue of "critical race theory," what it means, its "intellectual" beginnings, and why it is harmful to Americans of all races and classes. Swain was recently in Albuquerque recently to give a talk and Paul jumped on the chance to sit down with her to discuss these important and timely issues. You don't want to miss their conversation.