Episode 52: Cuba, Communism, Capitalism, Faith, Family & The American Dream
Eleo from @AverageJoesSportsTalk and I sat down to discuss his family's escape from communist Cuba, his father's incredible work ethic and drive to bring his family over, his mother's strength and resilience, and his resulting drive and ambition to be a successful father providing for his amazing family. We touch on communism, capitalism, identity politics, faith and where we can make improvements as a nation. Eleo is a wonderful dude and I'm better for knowing him. Please go follow him on Twitter @joes_talk and catch his podcast!
Welp, this is everything yesterday this morning a day late and a dollar short. LoL I'm sorry you guys. Fiber is close to going in! Lines are sprayed.
Fed Raises Rates - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61324482
Intuit and Turbo Tax Settlement - https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/04/business/turbotax-intuit-settlement/index.html
Food shortages - https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/04/politics/inflation-high-prices-food-banks/index.html
Biden Calls on Congress to pass $33B Ukraine aid - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/03/biden-to-tour-lockheed-martin-javelin-facility-in-alabama.html
Amber Heard donates Divorce Settlement - https://kesq.com/entertainment/cnn-entertainment/2022/05/04/amber-heard-donates-divorce-settlement-to-charity-2/
Jobless Claims - https://www.yahoo.com/now/jobless-claims-rose-200-000-124403649.html
Taiwan backs out of arms deal - https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Taiwan-says-it-cannot-afford-new-U.S.-anti-submarine-helicopters
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Under 20 minutes today! Winning! Hahaha. I hope y'all have a good Wednesday and don't work too hard.
Germany nationalizing energy - https://www.businessinsider.com/germany-russia-gazprom-rosneft-nationalization-natural-gas-oil-ukraine-war-2022-4
China's Hypersonic Nuclear arsenal - https://www.ibtimes.com/us-strategic-command-chief-says-chinas-hypersonic-nuclear-missiles-test-has-serious-3462078
Food production v biofuel production - https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05042022/as-russias-war-in-ukraine-disrupts-food-production-experts-question-the-expanding-use-of-cropland-for-biofuels/
Oklahoma House Passes Emergency only abortion bill - https://www.reuters.com/world/us/oklahoma-house-passes-near-total-abortion-ban-with-threat-prison-providers-2022-04-05/
Peru capitalizing on copper - https://www.miningweekly.com/article/peru-targets-copper-price-windfall-in-dialed-back-tax-reform-minister-says-2022-04-04/rep_id:3650
Iran Says Nuclear Deal Negotiations are Over - https://remarkboard.com/m/iran-says-nuclear-negotiations-effectively-over-blames-us/1gjx53s7tc6se
Tennesee Common Law Marriage Bill - https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/3259843-tennessee-bill-would-eliminate-age-requirements-for-marriages/
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Welp, it's Saturday morning and I am uploading Friday's episode. LMAO I swear it'll be better when I have real life internet!
Biden Reaches out to Congress for arms sale to Turkey - https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/biden-administration-seeks-congress-approval-small-weapons-deal-turkey-sources-2022-05-11/
Possible cause of SIDS - https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/blood-marker-identified-babies-risk-sids-hailed-breakthrough-2022-05-13/
Musk puts Twitter deal on hold - https://www.shine.cn/biz/tech/2205145577/
IRS Destroys millions of records - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/12/tax-pros-horrified-by-irs-decision-to-destroy-data-on-30-million-filers.html
Dmitry Medvedev warns of nuclear war - https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-war-russia-day78-1.6450282
Texas Federal Judge upholds TX SB20 - https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/13/23068423/fifth-circuit-texas-social-media-law-ruling-first-amendment-section-230
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When I started my podcast a little over a year ago, I had very specific goals and intentions with doing so. Although those goals have somewhat shifted over time, I still hope that by continuing to speak and have conversations, I will eventually accomplish them. Unfortunately, the perception of podcasters and podcasts in the "liberty-minded" world isn't all that great and for valid reasons. I took the opportunity to convince 5 people who I know to be the most vocal against podcasts and podcasters and invite them onto the show to express and explain why they feel the way they do and offer some constructive criticisms to the people in the liberty community at large. This episode wasn't intended to be an attack on anyone personally, but more of an opportunity to highlight areas of improvement for all of us; myself included.
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-Elliott warns of hyperinflation - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/hedge-fund-giant-elliott-warns-looming-hyperinflation-could-lead-to-global-societal-collapse-11667470081
-SEC says do as I say, not as I do- https://www.theepochtimes.com/house-republicans-accuse-sec-of-hypocrisy-and-violating-record-keeping-and-transparency-laws_4837653.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=digitalsub
-Last batch of SPR oil sold - https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-awards-emergency-reserve-oil-contracts-six-cos-including-phillips-66-shell-2022-11-03/#:~:text=WASHINGTON%2C%20Nov%203%20(Reuters),President%20Joe%20Biden%20in%20March.
-Twitter layoffs begin today - https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/twitter-layoffs-elon-musk-fires-staff-how-many-rcna54799
-Kyrie Irving Suspension- https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3718855-nets-suspend-kyrie-irving-for-at-least-5-games-without-pay/
-CDC lessens opioid prescription restrictions - https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/03/health/opioid-prescription-cdc-recommendations/index.html
The Supreme Court upholds a law barring domestic abusers from firearms, but new cases may still reshape the Second Amendment. Is Friday's decision a rare exception or a sign of changing tides? Tune in to dissect what the future holds for gun rights in America. #shorts
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Disenfranchised voters could become a thing of the past if Brian Oravetz and Colonel John "Smolder" Rogers have anything to say about it. These gentlemen are the face and brains of the ReDo Voting project that can be found at www.redovoting.com . These are paper ballots integrated with un-hackable encryption. ReDo Voting utilizes the same technology used by state lotteries, which have never been hacked, and blockchain encryption. The guys humor me by answering all of my objections and questions that I believe they would be up against in the arena of dissent with extreme grace and I'm very grateful they took the time to speak with me. I encourage you to visit their website. I encourage you to try to poke holes in their product; they actually welcome the challenge. If you like what you see, pick up your phone, call your governor, your state representatives and your state attorney general and tell them you want a secure election and point them in the direction of ReDo Voting. Bonus point? It's less expensive than the current programs in place. You can also reach out to both Brian @RedoBrianATL and John @RedoVoting on Twitter with any questions or concerns you may have! Looking forward to seeing where this goes. Also, had to record this one on my cell phone so that I didn't lag out, I apologize for my shitty sound.
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