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Episode #257: 'Fine People'
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From the moment Donald Trump descended the escalator in Trump Tower to announce his candidacy for president as a Republican, a concerted effort to defame him in the media began. Since that moment, the country has been divided into two factions: those who believe the media's portrayal of Trump and those who do not. Over the past decade, many individuals have come to realize that the media was misleading them about Trump and have switched sides. For instance, JD Vance transitioned from being a vocal critic of Trump to becoming his vice-presidential nominee and one of his staunchest defenders. He attributes his earlier animosity to the media's distorted portrayal of Trump. Increasingly, Americans are relating to Vance's experience. How has the "fine people" lie contributed to the exposure of the media's efforts to demonize Trump? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #257.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) What motivated Joe Biden to run for president
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2) Joe Biden slammed for bringing up debunked Trump Charlottesville hoax
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3) No, Trump Did Not Call Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists 'Very Fine People'
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4) Roger & Me
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5) Democrats itching to take down Biden over free-trade past
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6) Full context of claim that Trump said a child can do the job of auto manufactures
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7) Why these Dem Obama Voters in Ohio Switched to Trump (Van Jones CNN)
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8) Telecommunications Act of 1996
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9) 3 Jonathan Gruber Videos: Americans "Too Stupid to Understand" Obamacare
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10) The Untouchables
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Episode #256: 'Burdened'
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Kamala Harris recently gave an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, during which she was asked about her slogan, "turn the page." Baier reminded her that she is the current Vice President and that she and Biden have been in charge for the past three and a half years, questioning what exactly she intends to turn the page from. She responded, "First of all, turning the page from the last decade in which we've been burdened with the kind of rhetoric coming from Donald Trump which has been designed and implemented to divide our country." Her answer suggests that the only burden facing Americans today is Trump's rhetoric, implying that once he is defeated, the country will be 'unburdened.' However, what other issues, beyond Trump's rhetoric, are Americans currently grappling with, and will Harris do anything to address those burdens? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #256.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Kamala Harris likely to nominate Gary Gensler as Treasury Secretary if elected: Senate sources
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2) Stealth Edit: FBI Quietly Revises Violent Crime Stats
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3) 111th United States Congress
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4) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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5) 2008–2010 automotive industry crisis
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Episode #255: 'The Con'
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With less than 20 days until Election Day, Kamala Harris is bringing out her big guns in key swing states. The top two heavyweights in her arsenal are former Democratic Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. In recent events over the weekend, they have criticized past Republican administrations while emphasizing the successes of their own presidencies. Their message seems to suggest that returning to greatness requires returning to a Democratic administration, conveniently overlooking the fact that the current administration is already a Democratic administration, having been in power for nearly four years, with Harris as part of it. What does this strategy reveal about their perception of the voters? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #255.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Why Bill Clinton Was Called “Our First Black President”
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2) Bill Clinton on being the first black president, and aliens too
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3) Inflation hit 9.1% in June, highest rate in more than 40 years
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4) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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5) A Company Family: The Untold History of Obama and the CIA
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7) The Mena Arkansas Connection CIA Documentary
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9) Obama sends 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan
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Episode #254: 'Bottom-Up'
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When Barack Obama first ran for president in 2008, the country was in crisis. We were engaged in multiple wars, and the economy was in recession. Obama made many promises during that campaign, all of which can be summed up in one word: "change." Change was at the heart of the movement he was leading, particularly in terms of economic reform. He drew a clear distinction between Wall Street and Main Street, arguing that the deregulation of Wall Street had led to the financial crisis that caused the Great Recession. Obama pledged to establish new regulatory reforms to ensure that Wall Street would never again threaten Main Street. He promised to create a new economy focused on the needs of Main Street. What other commitments did Obama make in his promise to bring change? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #254.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Gates’ role in Iran-Contra scandal still debated
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3) The Wars Robert Gates Got Wrong
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4) What If We Paid Off The Debt? The Secret Government Report
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6) American Dream Downpayment Assistance Act
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7) Home Ownership and President Bush
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8) Barack Obama at Cooper Union
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9) Obama Signs Bill To Extend Bush Tax Cuts
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Episode #253: 'Collapse'
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In March 2008, as investment banks began to collapse, Democrats were in the midst of selecting their new party leader. The primary featured two candidates: Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Clinton, the wife of former President Bill Clinton, represented the past, while Obama emerged as a fresh newcomer advocating for "change." He criticized the Bill Clinton administration, blaming the banking failures on the deregulation that occurred during that time. Obama accused the Clintons of being too cozy with Wall Street and questioned Hillary’s commitment to holding them accountable after the crisis. He promised to ensure that those responsible for the crisis would be held accountable and vowed to rebuild the economy from the "bottom up." After securing the nomination and winning the presidency, what actions did President Obama take? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #253.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Biden Urges Congress to Replenish Disaster Relief Funds Quickly
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2) The Warning
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3) Two-thirds of voters say the country is on the wrong track ahead of the 2024 election
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5) Obama Casts Wide Blame for Financial Crisis and Proposes Homeowner Aid
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6) Obama attacks Bill Clinton’s economic legacy
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7) American Dream Downpayment Assistance Act
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8) Transcript of remarks by President Bush at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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10) What Happened to Bear Stearns?
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11) Former Bear Stearns boss Jimmy Cayne blames conspiracy for bank's collapse
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Episode #252: 'Helene'
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The devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Helene is beyond words. Entire towns have been swept away, thousands of Americans have been displaced, and hundreds have lost their lives. The hardest-hit areas are in southern Appalachia, including Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee. Many residents remain without power, and washed-out roads have left them stranded without access to food, water, medicine, and other lifesaving supplies. The challenging terrain complicates rescue efforts, making it difficult to reach those trapped in the mountains. It has already been a week, and for some, every day is a matter of life or death. How is the Biden-Harris administration responding to this disaster, and were they prepared? How are Americans coming together to support their neighbors in this crisis? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #252.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Full List of Democrats Who Voted Against Border Deal
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2) Senate Border Security Bill Text Explained—Five Key Takeaways
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3) Biden administration formally ends ‘remain in Mexico’ policy after suspending it earlier this year
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4) Biden reinstates ‘catch and release’ policy at the southern border
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5) Biden halts border wall building after Trump’s final surge
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6) Biden administration sues Texas over state’s controversial immigration law
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7) Biden administration sues Texas over floating border barriers used to repel migrants
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8) Residents in Springfield, Oh complain about migrants driving up rents
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9) United States Invasion Route Exposed
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Episode #251: 'Grind'
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A key element of Kamala Harris's economic plan is her proposed $25,000 tax credit for down payment assistance for first-time home buyers. In a recent interview on the "All the Smoke" podcast, she emphasized that the goal of the plan is to help these buyers get their foot in the door. Matt Barnes, a former NBA player and podcast host, remarked, "They'll grind after that," suggesting that once buyers secure a home and a long-term mortgage with government assistance, they will do what it takes to maintain ownership and meet their mortgage obligations. This philosophy mirrors that of George W. Bush, who, in 2003, signed the American Dream Downpayment Assistance Act to help first-time home buyers get their foot in the door. How did this approach work out for Bush, and is Harris attempting to take us down the same path? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #251.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Ohio residents rage at officials over Haitian migrant surge: 'No vacancy'
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2) Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
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3) Warren Buffett on Derivatives: “Weapons of Mass Destruction”
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5) 2000–2001 California electricity crisis
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6) Long-Term Capital Management
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Episode #250: 'Warning'
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Before the housing bubble burst in 2007, a few people recognized the signs and tried to warn the nation. Unfortunately, they were ridiculed as "Chicken Littles" by those reveling in the prosperity. The economy was booming, stock markets were hitting record highs, and it was largely coming from the housing market. Few wanted to believe that a bubble was about to pop, but Dean Baker was one of the naysayers who foresaw what was coming. In August 2004, he wrote in The Nation that the economy was a house of cards and that the housing market was unsustainable. His warning was ignored. Similarly, Peter Schiff began sounding the alarm nearly two years before the crash, but he too faced ridicule from economists on CNBC, and his predictions were also dismissed. Others also recognized the impending collapse, but all were ignored. Why were these voices ignored, and is there a chance the crash was planned? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #250.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Two-thirds of voters say the country is on the wrong track ahead of the 2024 election
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4) 1991: Biden Begins Walking Back His Opposition to Gulf War
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5) Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002
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6) At O'Hare, President Says "Get On Board"
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8) Peter Schiff was right (2002-2007 CNBC edition)
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Episode #249: 'Usury'
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The Bible states that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, and I’ve observed that those who are obsessed with money are capable of almost anything. In Shakespeare’s play "The Merchant of Venice," the character Shylock exemplifies this love for money; he profits by lending to desperate neighbors at exorbitant interest rates. This practice, known as usury, was condemned as a sin by the Catholic Church and was therefore illegal in 16th-century European culture, but only for Catholics. Shylock’s character is inspired by Jewish families in Europe who circumvented these usury laws because they were not Catholic. In some instances, Catholics would conspire with Jews to bypass these restrictions for profit. How is usury being used today to keep people and nations in debt, and what evil has been done to achieve that goal? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #249
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Second gentleman Doug Emhoff mangles the ‘story of Hanukkah’ in since-deleted social media post
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2) Doug Emhoff attacks Donald Trump over antisemitic comments
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3) Maccabees
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5) Usury: the Science of Shylock
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7) No Return: Jews, Christian Usurers, and the Spread of Mass Expulsion in Medieval Europe
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8) NBC News poll: Newly popular Harris builds momentum, challenging Trump for the mantle of change
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9) Iraq War role was a stain on Powell’s record — one he openly said he regretted
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10) 15 February 2003 anti-war protests
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Episode #248: 'Rightly having the right '
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Rachel and Garrett, a young married couple, were invited to a star-studded town hall event with Kamala Harris, hosted by Oprah Winfrey. Alongside numerous celebrities joining via Zoom, voters from across the country participated as well. A studio audience of voters also posed questions to Harris. Rachel and Garrett shared their struggles with housing costs, explaining that they had to share their home with family members due to the high cost of living. They asked Harris, "What is your plan to lower the cost of living?" Vice President Harris told them that "rightly having the right to have asportations, and dreams, and ambitions for your family", the American dream has become far more elusive. She added, “and we need to deal with that.” What are her plans to deal with the high cost of living? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #248.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Why Kamala Harris’ $25K House Down Payment Plan Isn’t A Disaster
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2) Why Kamala Harris’ $25,000 down payment program is just like the electric vehicle boondoggle
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3) Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
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4) Fed's rate cut sends stocks to record highs. Where are markets headed from here?
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5) American Dream Downpayment Assistance Act
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6) President George W. Bush Speaks to HUD Employees on National Homeownership Month
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7) The Warning
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Episode #247: 'Selling the Dream '
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When George W. Bush was sworn in as President in 2001, his first major initiative was a massive tax cut. The economy had been thriving during the final years of the Clinton administration, and the government was running surpluses. Bush argued that the surplus was the people’s money and promised to return it through tax cuts. However, just a few months after Congress passed his tax cut, nearly 3,000 Americans were killed in a terrorist attack on American soil, leading the nation into war. Following the attack, the economy slid into a recession. With the tax cuts yet to be implemented, many questioned the wisdom of proceeding with them. Bush pressed forward. He had another plan to stimulate economy. How did Bush use the housing market to boost the economy? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #247.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Opines on Next US President Without Endorsing Anyone
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2) How Kamala Harris is winning over Wall Street
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4) Trump Doesn’t Have the Support of a Single Fortune 500 CEO, Top Business School Prof Claims On CNBC
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6) Collateralized debt obligation
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8) American Dream Downpayment Assistance Act
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9) President Calls for Expanding Opportunities to Home Ownership
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10) Home Ownership and President Bush Speech
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Episode #246: 'Down the Road '
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After the 2008 financial crisis and Great Recession, there was widespread desire for a rapid recovery. Little attention was paid to learning from the crash or holding anyone accountable; the focus was solely on returning to normal as quickly as possible. However, some economists cautioned that a swift recovery would merely be 'kicking the can down the road' and could lead to an even deeper recession in the future. They advocated for a slower recovery, which would have resulted in reduced short-term growth but potentially positioned the nation more robustly in the long run, avoiding heavy debt for future generations. These warnings were largely ignored. Now, nearly two decades later, should these economists have been taken more seriously? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #246.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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4) What If We Paid Off The Debt? The Secret Government Report
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8) Robert Rubin quits Citigroup amid criticism
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10) Troubled Asset Relief Program
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​Episode #245: 'Darth Vader '
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During the George W. Bush administration, Dick Cheney was often seen as a villain by many Democrats. As Vice President, Cheney was widely believed to be the real power behind the throne. Democrats blamed him for the invasion of Iraq, for policies such as rendition and waterboarding, and for various other humanitarian concerns. They accused Cheney and Bush of war crimes and labeled their foreign policy as imperialistic. Cheney was frequently compared to Darth Vader, the iconic villain from the Star Wars franchise who leads the empire and embraces the dark side. However, now that Cheney has endorsed Kamala Harris in this year's election, Democrats are singing a different tune. How has Cheney's endorsement exposed Democrats as hypocrites, and what does it signify about the current state of their party? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #245.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) September 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide
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2) New York Times poll shows support for Harris has plateaued
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3) The Real Story Behind That JFK Quote About Destroying the CIA
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6) Here’s How Much Kamala Harris Is Worth In 2021
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Episode #244: 'Influence'
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The Russians have been accused of attempting to influence American voters once again, marking the third consecutive election with such allegations. We were first told of Russia's alleged interference during the 2016 election, when reports surfaced that the GRU had purchased Facebook ads and collaborated with Wikileaks to release damaging documents from the DNC, which suggested they had rigged the primary for Hillary Clinton. In the 2020 election, there were claims that Russia sought to influence voters with a laptop containing scandalous and criminal information about Joe Biden's son. Now, with less than 60 days before the 2024 election, new allegations suggest that Russia is trying to influence voters by paying influencers and content creators large sums of money to produce content they were already creating. Based on the first two allegations, how seriously should we take this latest accusation? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #244.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Hunter Biden laptop to be introduced as evidence at gun trial, special counsel Weiss says in filing
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2) RNC votes to censure Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger over work with Jan. 6 panel
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3) Edgar Bergen
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4) Bin Ladin Determined To Strike in US
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5) Halloween Massacre (Ford administration)
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6) Red Dawn Remake Removes Chinese Villains
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7) Putin says he wants Harris to win 2024 election
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8) Assessing Russian Activities and Intentions in Recent US Elections
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9) Why was the National Guard not deployed to the Capitol on J6?
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Episode #243: 'California Dream'
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The California State Legislature has passed a bill to include illegal immigrants in a new program aimed at helping Californians become homeowners. The program, called the "California Dream for All," offers up to $150,000 in down payment assistance for those who qualify. If Governor Newsom signs the bill into law, illegal status will not disqualify applicants. The controversial bill comes at a time when middle-class California families are struggling to afford homes due to a lack of inventory. Although the "California Dream for All" program was designed to address this issue, including illegal immigrants will intensify the housing crisis. When Nancy Pelosi was asked about this contradiction, she said that legalizing these immigrants is her solution. Are Democrats really interested in solving the housing and immigration issues in America? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #243.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Robert Gates
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2) California lawmakers pass bill that could make undocumented immigrants eligible for home loans
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3) CA Dream for All in 2024 - BRAND NEW GUIDELINES!
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4) Sweeps of homeless encampments intensify in San Francisco
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5) California is still losing Californians. It’s no mystery why
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6) Who’s Leaving California—and Who’s Moving In?
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7) Biden administration formally ends ‘remain in Mexico’ policy after suspending it earlier this year
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8) Biden administration sues Texas over state’s controversial immigration law
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9) Biden administration sues Texas over floating border barriers used to repel migrants
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10) Texas AG sues Biden administration for cutting razor wire at the US-Mexico border
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Episode #242: 'Turn the Page'
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Vice President Kamala Harris finally gave an interview after being the Democratic nominee for president for over a month. CNN's Dana Bash conducted the interview, of both Harris and her vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz. The interview was brief and predictively lacking substantial pushback or follow-up questions from Bash, contrasting sharply with her more rigorous questioning of figures like Donald Trump or J.D. Vance. It was a softball interview, and Bash's first question was notably soft: "What would you do on day one in the White House?" This question suggested a fresh start for Harris, despite the fact that her "day one" in the White House was already three and a half years ago. Harris's response: "It's time to turn the page.” Does Kamala Harris represent a genuine turning of the page? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #242.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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Shownotes
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1) Bush Endorsement of Harris
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4) George Herbert Walker Bush; The Accidental Vice President
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5) Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan
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6) Halloween Massacre (Ford administration)​
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Episode #241: 'Dynasty'
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This year’s presidential election is the first in half a century without a Bush, Clinton, Obama, or Biden on the ticket for either major party. This could mark the end of a long political dynasty. With 70% of Americans believing the country is on the wrong track, this is a change election. Kamala Harris is positioning herself as the change candidate, even though she is part of the current administration, which has been in power for the past three years. Harris argues that as Vice President, she had no role in shaping the administration’s policies or decisions, but this raises a significant issue: if she wasn’t involved in those decisions, where does she get the experience needed to effectively lead? Is Harris genuinely a candidate for change, or merely a continuation of the political status quo? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #241.
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* Host, Producer, Engineer​: Samuel C Winchester​
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1) Atop ABC, a Personal Connection to Kamala Harris
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2) Dana Walden - The Walt Disney Company
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3) Bush Sr, JFK - J Edgar Hoover memo
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4) George H W Bush FBI JFK memo
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5) What You Need to Read in the RNC Election-Autopsy Report
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