SynopsisIn this episode, Rick Wagner dives deep into the underlying mechanics of history, challenging the idea that the repetitive nature of our modern news cycle is just a coincidence. Moving past simple predictions, Rick explores the science of forecasting social and political cycles through the lens of cliodynamics—a field pioneered by evolutionary biologist and complexity researcher Peter Turchin.
The conversation centers on the critical concept of "elite overproduction," explaining how societies historically trigger their own unrest by producing more highly credentialed, ambitious individuals than there are positions of influence and leadership to absorb them. Rick traces this volatile pattern through the fall of Rome, the French Revolution, and the Russian Revolution, drawing striking parallels to our modern landscape.
The Fourth of July is usually celebrated with flags, fireworks, parades, and familiar words about freedom. But beneath the celebration lies a harder question: What does it take to preserve the republic the Founders created?
In this Independence Day episode, Rick Wagner reflects on the American experiment, the principles that made it possible, and the responsibilities that come with inheriting it. He considers the distance between the nation’s founding ideals and its present political and institutional condition—and why liberty cannot survive indefinitely as a passive inheritance.
This is not simply a nostalgic look backward. It is a discussion about citizenship, self-government, national memory, and whether Americans still possess the judgment and determination required to preserve what earlier generations built.
Independence was declared in 1776. Keeping it has always been the more difficult task.
In this episode, Rick Wagner looks past the headlines and asks the harder strategic question: what happens when the West is forced to respond to pressure in too many places at once?
From drone attacks and NATO vulnerability to the uneasy partnership between Russia and China, this discussion examines how modern conflict may not arrive as one clean, declared war, but as a series of overlapping crises—Ukraine, the South China Sea, Taiwan, shipping lanes, cyberattacks, proxy pressure, and political exhaustion at home. Rick argues that the real danger is not simply one hostile actor making one bad decision. It is the cumulative strain on Western capacity, attention, deterrence, and will.
Russia and China may speak warmly of each other in public, but underneath the surface their relationship is transactional, unequal, and unstable. Russia does not want to become China’s junior partner, but its war in Ukraine has pushed it closer to that position. Meanwhile, China may not need to launch a dramatic invasion to create a crisis. A blockade, a shipping “inspection” regime, or a claim that weapons shipments threaten Chinese security could force the United States and its allies into a dangerous decision point.
The larger question is whether the West still has the industrial base, political unity, military readiness, and strategic clarity to handle simultaneous pressure across multiple theaters. This is not panic talk. It is a sober warning: deterrence depends on credibility, and credibility depends on capacity.
Rick discusses Chicago Public Schools’ May Day controversy as part of a larger pattern of institutional drift. Public schools exist to educate children first — to teach reading, writing, math, history, civics, and independent thought. Civic engagement has a place, but when struggling schools blur the line between education and political mobilization, they risk losing the trust of parents and the public. The larger point is simple: institutions regain legitimacy by returning to competence, accountability, and their core mission.
Rick breaks down the Iran conflict, why gas prices stay high despite U.S. oil production, and what America has lost since the Apollo era. He ties war, energy, and space exploration into a broader argument about national strength, technological ambition, and the real cost of decline.
This episode examines the strategic realities of conflict with Iran, emphasizing the limits of air power against a large, mountainous country with dispersed and well-hidden military assets. It explores the vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz, where even small mobile forces can threaten global trade, and considers the fragile calculations of Gulf allies caught between fear of Iran and fear of regional economic collapse. At its core, the discussion raises a larger question: what, exactly, would success look like, and is there any clear exit strategy
This episode examines the deeper structure behind modern Middle Eastern conflict, moving beyond headlines to focus on the forces that actually drive behavior. It explores how theological frameworks—particularly within Iran’s Twelver Shi’a tradition—inform long-term strategy, risk tolerance, and concepts of victory.
Drawing on the history of the Crusades, the discussion highlights enduring patterns of warfare, including asymmetry, ideological motivation, and the gap between Western and Middle Eastern strategic thinking. It also challenges the “lone wolf” narrative, arguing that many modern attacks reflect a broader logic rather than isolated acts.
The result is a grounded look at continuity—how ancient belief systems still shape present-day conflict, and why modern institutions so often misread what they’re facing.
AI, State Power, and Political Drift
Rick covers a wide range of issues, from the push to end daylight savings time to the growing role of artificial intelligence in research. He warns that AI can fall into a “Family Feud” problem—prioritizing consensus over truth. Rick also examines Colorado’s regulatory climate and why businesses are leaving for states like Texas and Florida. The episode closes with concerns over political pressure on sheriffs and a briefing on rising tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran
Rick Wagner breaks down the week’s key flashpoints—from rising pressure around Iran and the stalemate in Ukraine to a maritime confrontation near Cuba. At home, allegations of Medicaid fraud in Minnesota and the continuing fallout from U.K. grooming scandals raise deeper questions about accountability. Rick argues these events point to a broader problem: institutions losing strategic clarity while transparency declines. When enforcement becomes politicized and equal protection erodes, public trust begins to fracture.
The discussion explores how radical causes provide moral certainty and emotional release, allowing destructive behavior to be reframed as virtue and personal failure to be reassigned to a hated external enemy. Belonging, not belief, becomes the real currency. Hatred functions as social glue, binding participants together while absolving them of responsibility for their own dissatisfaction.
What do New York’s budget math, China’s military posturing, and Europe’s instability have in common? More than you think. This podcast breaks down how fiscal denial and geopolitical weakness collide—and why the bill always comes due.
Job interviews no longer revolve around what the applicant can do for you. Now it's all about what the hirer can provide for the employee.
You used to need some amount of competence in order to be in authority. Our former Vice President shows that that's no longer applicable.
People in power have no issue discussing and making decisions on topics they no nothing about. Let's take technology and National security.
The justice system is failing us. Criminals are walking free because of failed ideology. Repeat offenders are walking free all the time.
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Let's talk about the Department of Education - why would more funding help?
1% of the population of New York pays 40% of the taxes. You don't want that 1% moving!
Some of the challenges our country has faced have been ugly. This is still a great country. No society is perfect. If the U.S is so bad, why are people fighting to be here?
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The people getting elected recently really makes you question the IQ of the citizens voting there.
Let's talk South America and Mexico. There are a lot of complicated issues there right now
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Who protects the ICE agents and National Guard?
Let's look at the latest election results. What can we learn from this turn out?
When the left gets backed into a corner - they revert to fear tactics. Notice how they try to scare their followers into thinking they are the only ones who can save them.
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Russia and China have infiltrated much of the world. Other countries no longer know if America can or will have their back. How does this lack of confidence play a role in what side the rest of the world would take during a future conflict?
The news is such aimless repetition of the same information! That's why Rick enjoys discussing lesser talked about current events.
The rhetoric around global warming has not gone the way the left would like. Let's discuss some updated research!
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The news and mainstream media are so frustrating. The news is on 24/7, and yet they report on so little. Just constant repetition of the stories they want to cover.
Let's talk Gaza and Israel. It's not as if this is the first time there has been conflict in the area.
Russia and Ukraine are still at it! Rick dives into Putin and Zelensky's current actions and how they're affecting the world around us.
Let's talk mental health and how open conversations and we as neighbors can help. We don't have to wait for someone else to help those around us. We can step in and help and make our communities a safer place.
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In this episode, Rick unpacks the implications of a recent stabbing that has shaken the community and reignited discussions about safety and violence. He explores how mental health issues often intersect with public safety concerns and why addressing these challenges is critical for both individuals and society.
Rick also reflects on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk
Tune in for an episode that goes beyond the headlines and digs into the issues shaping our political and cultural landscape.
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It's not healthy to focus too much on things we can't control. Let's take a break to discuss some interesting ancient history.
What you CAN control is who you vote for on City Council. It's much more important than we realize. Vote in your local elections!
Watching the left-wing media is just viewing hysterical ranting at this point. They're not thinking about what their viewpoint means. It's all just rhetoric to them. It's all fueled by their hatred for Donald Trump.
The Government can just borrow more and pay more. How long can this last?
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It doesn't take much to get on the Left's bad side. Just ask JK Rowling!
Our belief in the justice system has certainly been restored since the last election.
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Who would fund protests in defense of crime? D.C is out of control. God forbid people be able to safely walk down the street in the middle of the day!
What will upcoming interest rate cuts mean and who will they affect? Let's talk about it!
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Mesa County and ICE - Many of you have heard about the tiff going on with the federal and state government at odds in our very own county!
DEI has not been around that long. Before that was affirmative action.
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Election distrust for 2028 is already being spread.
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They walked onto the cabinet pretty casually promising to release this information. I'm sure it's a lot more complicated than expected.
California is doing so well that Gavin Newsom has spare time to sit around and podcast!
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What's happening with Russia and Ukraine? Things are not going well there, but we suddenly stopped hearing about them.
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We often think of the founding fathers as wealthy, wigged men. They just sat around arguing with each other. These founders had day jobs. They were the working class. They were the driving force just as you are.
Let's discuss the Big Beautiful Bill - there are pros and cons.
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Hollywood gossip travels farther than most headlines about nukes in Iran! Since when is Jeff Bezos interesting? We give these people way too much attention.
What happens to your mental health when you are forced to accept lies and repeat them? It's time to reread 1984.
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Rick dives into the vast history of Iran and the Middle East. Things are obviously up in the air, but it's helpful to discuss the historical, political and cultural influences of the past 100 years.
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It's important to understand the historical context of Israel and Iran. Let me know what you think!
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The left is intimidated by Trump and Musk and they are loving the current feud!
Catch up with Rick on this week in politics and reflect on the historical context of Chinese and Russian events
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Headlines are made to antagonize and fill you with fear. How can we instill some self discipline to protect our peace?
Joe Biden may not have deserved elder abuse during his presidency, but that doesn't mean he was at any point, a good person. A legacy in senate, only in age. He never deserved to be president and the media is pretending they had no idea he was incompetent. Are they that dumb? Do they think we are that dumb? Don't answer that!
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Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Let's talk the economy, tariffs, the stock market and more.
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Trump's energy and confident attitude is very interesting to watch.
The way people communicate over politics online is really out of hand.
Joe Biden has never been right about foreign policy - let's take a look!
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A new pope has been chosen! Let's talk taxes. Even some "republicans" are pushing for a tax increase.
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So much has happened since Trump took office. It's been so interesting to see how the bureaucratic organizations have reacted to his changed. Let's discuss some of the cause and effects we're seeing in Washington.
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Let's talk tariffs. Some historical context can really provide insight on how they work and the effects they've made all over the world.
Join special guest, Ryan and I as we discuss military strategy.
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New guns laws pass under the radar again in Colorado. The media would would rather end itself than report what they do behind our backs.
Denver citizens are footing the bill to be a sanctuary city. Your government it choosing not to track people. They are down the Yellow Brick Road of Lunacy! Why are people not more upset? They just don't know.
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Trump's cabinet meeting are the most entertaining we've ever seen! Such a confident group of people.
Gun laws in Colorado are so frustrating. It's hard to keep up. That's what we're here for!
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Let's talk about Tariff's and the stock market. The stock market behaves very erratically sometimes.
Who are you giving your money to when you round up? Every time you make a purchase, a vague message appears to donate to a great cause. But who is collecting on behalf of these causes?
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Tune in to catch our special guest, Cody Kennedy! Cody serves on the Grand Junction City Council. His name is on the upcoming ballot - April 8th! Get out there to vote folks. These council members have a great impact on your daily living.
We're here to help you get to know him and make an informed decision on your ballot. Cody and Rick discuss a few upcoming projects in the county.
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Let's discuss foreign policy. There is so much history around Panama. It's important to understand how their history was shaped and the role the US played.
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These are REAL headlines people! That's the scariest part.
It's important we look at world news.
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The left are in rage over the cuts happening in DC and other changes taking place. They are riled up and out of ideas!
Local elections are coming up! Please take a look a the people running. Be careful of the sources you trust for information.
Stay tuned for what's happening around the world right now!
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Trump has his first full cabinet meeting this week - for the first time in a long time, the room is filled with people actually qualified for the job!
Zelensky isn't used to being told no - Trump is still understanding of him despite what the media says.
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Let's talk Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabberd and other awesome Trump team members
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New Colorado gun control laws are flying around. Let's discuss what this looks like.
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The Dems are really mad about the Trump/Musk updates.
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It's been a wild week! Watching DOGE and the new administration slash spending has been very exciting.
Those two astronauts are still in space! After 8 months, their journey back to normal life will be an interesting one.
Stay tuned for special guest, Ryan as we share insight on some items not typically discussed in the news.
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California's MO is "Sustainable", but nothing is sustainable about their actual budget. It's "bananas" as #JoeRogan would say!
The answer from our bureaucracy always seems to be "more rules", more regulations.
To be clear, RJK Jr. is a bit of a nut. Why do babies need to wear political messages? But he did slam Bernie down! That was fun.
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Join Rick and Ryan in a discussion over WWII. Fascinating history that can shed some light on our current situation with Ukraine.
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Had some technical difficulties this week so we apologize for the late episode!
The Inauguration happened! What do you think?
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Trump was right! California is a dumpster fire that we have left for nature to repair. At least the fish are safe! Colorado is headed in the same direction. Let's discuss some of the biggest blunders we're seeing during this catastrophe!
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Rick gives a brief overview of the show, our website and where to find content.
Our history is very important. If you think otherwise, you obviously don't know much history. You don't need a University to get educated.
In order to understand what is goin on in the Middle East you need to know the history. Particularly WWI. Rick gives some historic perspective to help people understand where these nations are currently coming from.
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Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency in California over Bird Flu? And he says he's been doing the "DOGE" thing all along. Looking at California's deficit, I wouldn't think so.....
Colorado is enforcing some new driving laws. We'll see how that goes.
Where is Hickenlooper? I can't think of a single thing he's done this year.
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These drones and the public officials responses are baffling. Rick does a deep dive into understanding drones from a historic, cultural and political stance.
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Biden's getting plenty of practice pardoning turkeys and guilty sons before his presidency ends.
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Let's look at a Colorado specific issue. Our schools are shutting down despite increases in budget. What could be the problem?
There is still votes being counted in California! Are there no stipulations as to how long it can take them to count these ballots?
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Trump is making some interesting cabinet picks. Rick isn't sure where his head is at with these, but they seem strategic. At the very least, things should be running more efficiently.
What is Putin really capable of?
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Let's talk Trump's appointments. I can get on the RFK train.
Remember Covid? That all feels like a distant dream!
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Let's talk about the Election results. Rachel Maddow really starts to lose it!
What's going to happen in the next few months? Will the transfers of powers be peaceful?
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Try and take a break from the news this week. Take care of your mental health by not getting consumed by the election media rhetoric. Watch some good movies and focus on the positive.
Trump has really handled his campaign with good humor. It's a sign of intelligence to be able to laugh at oneself.
Most new jobs being created are government jobs. That's not a healthy economy. When you force everyone to stay home and then send them back to work claiming those are "new jobs" it certainly makes it look like you created a lot of new jobs.
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There is so much unrest these days. Countdown to the election - all they have is shouting "Trump's a fascist!" Let's hear Kamala define Fascism for us.
Check out Rick's AI friends. Let's talk the progress of AI and the governments involvement.
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A look back into WWII and the anti-war movement. We've been here before. There are no new tricks.
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Think about where we'd be if Elon Musk hadn't bought Twitter. He actually believes in free speech.
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What do we get out of helping Ukraine and Israel? What is our goal?
Rick discusses the present and past state of affairs in the middle east.
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So many negative aspects around these immigrants. We will be seeing the effects of this for years to come!
We are not doing our country any favors by not taking control of this.
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So much confusion around this second Trump shooting. What was really going on?
What's going on in the world and how does it affect us?
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Fees or taxes. It doesn't seem to make a difference anymore.
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What's going on with the Venezuelan gangs? Polis doesn't even seem to know.
Providing a better way of life for others is all well and good, but if you're lowering the standard of life for those already here, is it worth it?
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Aren't borders what makes up a nation?
Kamala will play the "Happy Happy Joy Joy" song to make it all seem like it's okay!
Nixon tried to control prices by freezing prices and wages. Someone tell Kamala we already tried that!
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If we don't talk about these issues, no one will know about them.
Here comes RFK. But let's be clear, he IS a Democrat. He needs to be used very carefully by Trump
They had to work hard to get Kamala to be at least coherent at the DNC. She presented a very polished and practiced speech and still managed to say nothing!
China may be the first of us to establish a lunar base. In the mean time, we'll keep working on our pregnancy flight suits.
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Incredibly inept, unprepared government
Should our presidential candidate have better security? After an assassination attempt, should you really bring your child to work with you when it's your job to guard these candidates?
It's wild how far the media will go to try and make her look good!
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We're still not clear on what happened at the Trump rally. When will they Secret Service let us in?
Just because you have an iPhone doesn't make you smatter than Aristotle.
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Let's talk about the Olympics. This is a tough watch this year!
It's only illegal or wrong if it goes against the leftist agenda. Why were people allowed to protest outside the Supreme Court justices homes? Because it served their purpose!
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What is China doing flying over our bases?
Let's look at a recent history of events that have happened between us and the East.
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Well this episode aged well! Rick spoke on Friday on KNZZ 1100 before Biden announced his dropping out.
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Joe's doing his best to sound like he knows what's going on.
Our military is more focused on DEI training than it is on learning about military strategy! Not a boost of confidence for our future.
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China's moving into Cuba and advancing their space industry.
Old Joe continues to push on as the democratic nominee.
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Let's talk about China in space. How seriously do we take this threat?
Landing on the dark side of the moon - something we've never done before...
Pushing the limits with Taiwan
Producing most of the drugs coming into our country. Think about the Opium wars.
Does China's interests and motives concern you?
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What is the left really going to do to protect Biden from the media. They can't hide his stumbling and bumbling so they just deny it. Claim it's "misinformation".
Let's dive into the relations of the middle East.
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Let's talk about The Soviet Union, I mean Russia! Might as well be The Soviet Union.
The left seems to have forgotten the consequences of war. Getting us involved in every situation out there. We are not situated well to support ourselves.
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How would you feel about a drone being the first responder to your emergency?
Visit protectkidscolorado.org to support children's safety and parental rights.
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Not surprised by the Trump verdict..... but still shocked. Are you interested in the next steps of Trumps legal journey. Rick gives an in depth explanation and insight on what will happen next in Trump's legal journey.
Should Trump pick a VP to campaign on his behalf while he's fighting these legal battles?
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'During this time when we honor our fallen in the struggle for civilization, take a moment on the 29th of May and look to the East. Not to our own St. Louis or New York but across the Atlantic, over Gibraltar and Homer's deep blue Mediterranean and arrive at what was once the great city of Constantinople, that on that day in 1453 fell to the Ottoman Turks of Islam. The walls that stood for a thousand years, the city of Justinian and Theodosius, the last stand of a civilization that began almost 2000 years before on the banks of Italy's Tiber was lost. For centuries none in the West thought that civilization would disappear. They were wrong. Consider then our own place in the world, and perhaps, realize that the enemy is always at the gates.'
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Just when you thought it couldn't get any weirder. Peacock streaming service will now feature gay, animal intercourse. Just in time for pride month.
Colorado local middle schools are pushing LQBTQ activities. Cherry Creek School District will lead a "student lead" Day of Silence. So interesting parents were left out of this agenda.
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We live in a world where politicians don't understand where energy comes from and why we need it. How easy would it be to disrupt the things we rely so heavily on and what would be the consequence.
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Listen to The Secretary of the Department of Interior shaking in her boots. It's a great way to start your week!
What's going on with these universities?! Why are we sending our kids to these places?
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The Biden administration is in full support of the millions coming over the border. They project this idea that the migrants will be 100% dependent on them and therefore they have their vote. Is this true? Not necessarily.
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How has Trump's court case gotten this far?
The Federal government has taken too many liberty's over the years, but this is getting out of control. Controlling the educational system is going too far.
Politicizing Wikipedia is the opposite of what Wikipedia was built for!
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Disinflation is not a good thing.
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Here's a quick update on the weapons ban bills in Colorado.
US IQ scores are dropping due to new technology. The new generation constantly on phones/TikTok getting their news! We're not getting the mental stimulation we need staring at screens these days.
More gen Z kids are taking interest in trade jobs.
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Victor David Hanson's new book, The End of Everything. Pre-order on Amazon now!
The liberals can't get around Kamala! They're stuck with Biden.
Firearm laws are getting out of hand. Here's the latest update on new bills coming up!
Get ready for an influx of disease surrounding these new homeless shelters and encampments.
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It'd be nice if just once, we could work as a team to win some elections. We seem to be our own worst enemy.
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"Dear friends and loyal supporters, In the upcoming few weeks, a number of concerning bills will be heard that threaten our ability to exercise our Second Amendment rights. In light of this, I urge you to spread awareness among your family, friends, and community about these problematic bills. It is crucial we unite to address this inappropriate and dangerous assault on our rights. Please sign up to testify against these bills here: https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/signIn.xsp HB24-1292 Prohibit Certain Weapons Used in Mass Shootings - House Judiciary Committee Tuesday, 03/19, 9:30 AMSB24-131 Prohibiting Carrying Firearms in Sensitive Spaces - Senate Judiciary Committee, Wednesday, 03/13, 1:30 PM HB24-1348 Secure Firearm Storage in a Vehicle - House Judiciary Committee, Wednesday, 03/13, 1:30 PM SB24-066 Firearms Merchant Category Code - House Business Affairs and Labor Committee, Thursday, 03/14, 1:30 PMHB24-1270 Firearm Liability Insurance Requirement - House Business Affairs and Labor Committee, Thursday, 03/14, 1:30 PMHB24-1353 Firearms Dealer Requirements & Permit - House Business Affairs and Labor Committee, Thursday, 03/14, 1:30 PMHB24-1310 School Safety Measures - House Education Committee, Thursday, 03/14, 1:30 PMHB24-1349 Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax - House Finance Committee, Monday, 03/25, 1:30 PM" #HouseCommittee #Testify #Firearmslaws #HouseBills #rickwagner #therickwagnershow #politicalviking #vikingdisruptor #gettingitright #waronwrong #podcast #youtube #spotify #iheartradio #applepodcasts #podbean #knzz #talkradio #conservativenews
Can these states actually secede from the US? Not successfully. It's like when you let the college student truly be independent without mommy and daddy's money.
The State of the Union! Our pharmacology has come a long way. They had Biden on another level! Joe Biden's been an imbecile his entire life, now he's just loud about it.
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The kids are not alright! We've said it before.
You need to get involved on a local level. Call your reps!
Check out the costs on our current homeless pandemic.
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We've had some bad leaders before, but this group seems to top them all. We have people rewriting history they have never learned!
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Colorado legislature is out of control. If you want to make an impact, the best way is to contact your state senator or representative.
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Joe has dementia or is just not competent enough? And he's running for president again?!
Send me your thoughts at rickwagner@mail.com
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Nothing is really free. The product they're purchasing is you and your data.
Elon Musk, a libertarian, clearly advocates for free speech, Therefore the left must hunt him down.
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Rick discusses the legalities of Abbotts border protection. Can we withstand the supreme court and the Biden Administration? Let's look into what he's up against!
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It's impossible to keep track of everything going on in the middle east right now. Everybody is fighting everybody. Every country is effected by the actions of the others. And they all want us to supply them.
Nikki Haley has decided not to be Trump's VP. That's like deciding not to win the lottery.
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The antisemitism in this country is unbelievable. If this was any other minority, this treatment would not be tolerated.
How does Colorado fair for doing business these days? Legislation matters!
Our educational system is tanking on a state wide and national level. More spending does not corelate to higher student success rate.
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Let's listen to Joe do his best on the January 6th speech. Pretty special demonstration of pharmaceuticals. His numbers are so low, no one trusts him on anything. This will be an interesting campaign to watch.
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It's important to understand historical context. Today, we'll discuss the history of Islam.
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Merry Christmas fellow Vikings riding the storm!
We need to keep our eye on the prize this election. As the GOP, we have so much to fight. It's impossible to tackle it all.
Let's talk Taiwan, China and how helpful Biden and John Kerry are every time they go over there.
Catch a sound bite of Ronald Reagan on government.
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Let's talk about The Boston Tea Party! East India Tea Company has a wild story. Check it out sometime.
Check out billofrightsinstitutes.org for great history content for your kids!
12/16/1773 is the Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Colonists dressed like Indians, as a symbol of American freedom. There was a purpose to the act that everyone understood.
Hunter can hide away in the White House until his dad pardons him. Hillary will know what to do. She's an expert at this point.
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These university presidents and their weasel words are a perfect example as to the state of our educational system. This is a real problem. We have let these people indoctrinate the youth of America for far too long.
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Fatphobia- Where is this headed? What does it cost?
All this inflation has taken it's toll. Families have had to pay about $11,000 extra just in 2023 alone! Colorado has had the highest increase is cost since 2021 out of all 50 states.
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So thankful to have the opportunity to share with you all so such a long time. It's an opportunity most don't have!
Congratulations to Argentina on a new president! The left can't handle it!
Let's talk gun laws.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
We've got Palestinians patrolling on rollerblades. It's an interesting world we live in.
Rick wants to get Nikki Haley on the show! If you have a connection, let us know.
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Deviant crime- Why are we so weak on enforcing the rules?
School board elections did not go our way. Only about 45% of registered voters in my area, showed up. Why is that?
Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service! WWI is where Veterans Day comes from. Trench warfare and other horrific day to day life these soldiers lived through.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
Let's talk Hamas and Palestine. What is going on with these university students? Some parents deserve a refund!
An anonymous guest from Denver joins us to discuss the state of our capital city. The unhoused have taken over and they need help. It's time for solutions.
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Cindy Scala is running for school board. Listen in to learn more about her. Will she have your vote?
https://www.cyndee4kids.com/meet-cyndee
What should America's stance be on this middle Eastern conflict?
Make sure your investment in your Childs education is actually paying off. Not only is the indoctrination out of control, but they can't even read and write well anymore!
Canada has a rising politician and he is quite entertaining! Stay tuned for a sound bite.
School district elections are coming soon! Barbara Evanson joins us to discuss her candidacy for district 51 school board. How is technology changing our Children's educational process.
Let's talk Israel/ Palestinian history. Let's get some context here that the media and very passionate protestors seem to be missing.
We should never appease terrorists. But how long can we ignore/ enable Iran? Our current administration seems content to fund this war.
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Did you know the border crisis is the Republicans fault? Funny how they like to spin things!
Rick covers the numbers on the US National Debt. The national debt is now 33.17 trillion dollars! Only government could manage to keep running like this. About 51 billion dollars per month.
Our financial future never seems to be planned past the next election these days!
Stay tuned for segment 3 to hear Joe Biden breathe heavily into the mic.
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I think about the Roman Empire on a daily basis. It's nice to hear I'm not alone!
Those magnets on the bottom of Biden's shoes are still not keeping him upright!
Trump continues to go through it with the legal system.
Guest speaker Lori Gimelshteyn joins us to discuss parental rights in Colorado.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
A wild week in New Mexico, auto strikers and more! Let's get into it.
Let's hear from our special guest - Director General Bill Wong
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
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Let's talk about Parental Rights, Ukraine, and what makes a generation strong.
The Fourth Turning- An American Prophecy by Neil Howe
A talk radio show blending politics, history, and culture.
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A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
Let's touch on the debate and Trump on Tucker. We'll hear from VDH on Fox and look deeper into where we're at today.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
What once was important structure and moral foundation for kids has now turned into virtue signaling. Have you noticed we're starting to become more feral? It's easy to see the symptoms. Discovering the problem is the more challenging aspect for some.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
This week we talk Hunter Biden's trial, California's destruction of their four dams and let's get into some Russian history while we're at it!
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
This week in American politics. So much news, so little time. Let's talk Free Speech and Censorship.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
This cocaine in the White House story is not just a Hunter Biden issue anymore. They'll bury this story though.
If the Democrats decide to let Joe go, we'll see this negative press continue. They'll have to get rid of Kamala too. This will be an interesting election!
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
Let's take a look back at some American history. Particularly, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
A talk radio show blending politics, history, and culture.
What is Conservatism? Rick has written a new blog on the values of being a Conservative on our webpage http://www.politicalviking.com/
Special Guest, Russ Andrews running for the Republican 3rd Congressional District. Let's talk taxpayer's dollars.
https://russ4cd3.com/ to learn more about his campaign.
No one knows why Biden said "God save the Queen, man!", but who cares anymore? Does anyone know what he's talking about?
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Let's talk about D-Day. Here is some history you may not have heard or remember. Many of the younger generations have little knowledge of our country's history. This is our responsibility folks. If you're not educating your children on these truths, ensure you're voting for the right people who will!
Trump is indicted. I think you can expect to see this over and over again until the election. Shows you who they really are afraid of.
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A talk radio show blending politics, history, and culture.
With news these days, it's quantity over quality. Who is actually fact-checking all of these sources? They don't have to be factual because they know most people aren't going to look into it. They just have to get the headline in front of your face.
Achievement is based on liking yourself and being accepted. That is the society we live in. Sounds like a solid foundation right?
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The corruption on a federal level is astounding. We hear stories every day about these politicians using their power to help themselves.
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Let's talk about the Trump Town Hall on CNN. Not much of a Town Hall. More like watching two people argue. I don't think that went the way CNN wanted.
We are joined by Mitch Morrissey to discuss the Colorado Car theft rate. The highest in the country!
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Every now and then the good Lord looks down on us and blesses us with a BONUS PODCAST!
Happy Thursday to all the fellow Political Vikings out there.
Government will always lead to corruption. Too much access to power. Its history repeating itself over and over again. Unfortunately, now we tend to shrug it off. We expect it!
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Do you oppose what's going on in the world? Welcome to the ODD club! Apparently, we need special treatment.
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Why is Tucker leaving Fox? More importantly, he will be fine!
I want you to think about something this week. What does democracy mean to you? What does it mean to those pandering politicians trying to convince you?
What is Governor Polis doing in Colorado right now? Getting guns is getting harder and more annoying!
A talk radio show blending politics, history, and culture.
A talk radio show blending politics, history, and culture.
Fun Fact: Rick has been a prosecutor in both the 18th and 21st Judicial Districts. In addition, Rick spent several years as a peace officer, culminating as a Captain with the Mesa County Sheriff’s office.
This week, Rick discusses new gun laws in place and the appointment of new political offices.
This week, Rick discusses the latest, Grand Junction, City Council election. Three seats were up for vote.
A talk radio show blending, politics, history, and culture
A talk radio show blending history, politics and culture.
Trump, the Nashville shooting, a manifesto, and major tax increases. It's a crazy week in history, politics, and culture!
We're at the Battle of Midway. It's going to get worse before it gets better. It's time to pay attention to what the "appointed" decision makers are doing.
Lawmakers can't legalize drugs fast enough! Trying to remove guns at the same time. It's a bright future they're leading us to!
Special guest, Kim Gilmartin is with us. We discuss the new charter school, Ascent Classical Academy. They will offer a classical education, meaning they're not changing the curriculum.
You can vote for Grand Junction City Council on 4/4/23. That's only a few weeks away! Voting on a local level is extremely important.
Here is the link to register to vote for city council:
https://www.gjcity.org/277/Election-Information
After you register, take a minute to get to know our special guest, candidate, Diane Schwenke.
https://votedianeschwenke.com/
We'll start discussing some interesting facts about California's water reserves and then Mark Moyar will join us!
Let's talk the Vietnam war. So many skewed perspectives. Check out Mark's books on Amazon!
Triumph Forsaken, Triumph Regained and more!
Let's talk #woke publication companies, #ChatGPT and more!
Join us as we discuss Trans rights in public schools. Later we're joined by Kelly Caufield with Common Sense Institute. She's studied the homeless population in different Colorado cities. Municipal elections are coming up and it's up to us to solve this homeless problem. We can't leave it up to the politicians to fix this issue.
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Gas stoves, grocery bags, and Chinese balloons. We're still standing despite our internal disruption!
A talk radio show blending, politics, history, and culture.
A talk radio show blending, politics, history, and culture.
Democrats don't care about voters! They know how to ballot harvest and get votes. If we want to win elections, we have to start playing like them.
A talk radio show blending politics, history and culture.
A talk radio show blending politics, history, and culture.
A talk radio show blending politics history and culture
A talk radio show blending politics, history, and culture
Less exciting than the past 8 years would lead us to believe. Let's talk tax returns, Zelensky, the border, and Russia.
Our school boards, our government, everything's out of whack and if you care about it, you can't slack off. They'll slip it under your nose if you're not vigilant.
School board elections are coming up! This is something we cannot ignore. Even if you don't have children in school, these kids are going to run the world someday.
Rick discusses climate hysteria and how Joe and Kamala will save the day. Just reduce yourself to serfdom. It's that easy.
Good news! Our show is no longer broken into 3 parts! You can listen to the entire episode with just one click.
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Colorado only with our new 27 cent delivery fee. Senate bill 21260 passed in the last legislative session. Funny they didn't report this? Don't rile up the locals right?
Will Pelosi's footage just disappear? Will they let her pull a Hillary? We'll find out folks.
Visit our website politicalviking.com to read the articles and news I discuss in every episode!
Rick continues his discussion of Ukraine adding the importance of successful military leaders, not just those who retreat.
Rick discusses the military history of the Ukraine and why no one out there on Fox or Newsmax really knows what they're talking about. What IS really happening in the Ukraine and WHY is it happening?
Rick discusses the appointment of Karin Jean-Pierre as press secretary and the potential (but not really) conflict of interest with CNN.
The words of Patrick Henry ring true this week as Rick searches for ways to keep THE LEFT from taking all our rights and freedoms.
This past week has brought all the emotions: shock, awe, caution and a bit of optimism...from the leaked Supreme Court document to Biden's latest snafus and the FEDs inflation hikes, Rick goes through it all.
This is how it often works in politics. Things have to get bad before we all come together as a party of conservatives and vote to make them better.
Rick explains the history of voting in Colorado and how the state has become more and more purple over the past 15 years.
Time after time, when all seems to be going well for the GOP, we manage to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Your local government is out to get you, according to Rick. If you aren't paying attention they'll come for your money and then they'll come for your freedom.
Sure, equity means fair and impartial, but what does it REALLY mean in the context of our healthcare system? Right away using the term equity makes it suspect!
Rick is angry, like much of America, at the turn our country has taken. He's ready to stand up and fight. Are you?
What game are the progressives playing anyway? People are catching on to the fact that these progressive politicians are just in it for themselves.
There's a fine line between winning elections and taking back control of the government and electing RINOS.
Be sure to visit our website, www.politicalviking.com and check us out on YouTube and TikTok too. PLUS Rick discusses the difference between "conservative" news outlets and "liberal" news outlets. How do we find real information?
If you don't vote for the right candidates in our November mid-term elections you could be in for a rude awakening. Vote in November 22 for the candidates you know will actually work for the country and the betterment of its people.
The Biden Administration can't even correctly explain why oil prices are still as high as they are. The correlation between crude oil and oil that we're purchasing is one that takes time and can't be explained away with the chart of a simpleton.
This divebomb to recession that we're on isn't easing up anytime soon and every day our money becomes less valuable.
Rick discusses the idea that many of our illustrious Senators keep throwing out there: Take out Putin. And what if that happens? Who is going to replace him? Will they be worse?
Rick explains a bill currently being proposed in the Colorado Senate and asks why no one has heard about it? Are we paying for disinformation from our state congress people?
Get ready for a RINO hunt! So many of the GOP are just Republicans in Name Only these days. Where are the real conservatives?
Can Joe Biden and his administration get any more incompetent when it comes to issues in the US and with Ukraine?
As Putin moves to cut off any "fake news" outlets and ban the use of social media, what is our own US Media doing?
How is that after thousands of years of fighting wars we still haven't learned the lessons history has to teach us?
What does it take to fight a war and how can Putin be defeated? His best friend now is China and we know the problems that can cause. Communications and battle go hand in hand...
Rick discusses the war between Russia and Ukraine and how America funded it by buying oil from Russia. By stopping oil production in the US and buying it from Russia, we have given Putin the money to fight this war.
Rick believes these progressive state legislatures around the country are trying to hinder fundraising opportunities for conservative school board candidates.
Rick explains all the ways you can break an economy and why he thinks that exactly what Biden and his liberal cronies have done.
Rick discusses the latest developments by liberal governments in New York and California.
Listen as Rick explains his ideas on the liberal links between Critical Race Theory and our current mess of an economy.
What is it with these people in Congress who seem to have no virtues consistent with the United States? Their whole idea of what is "American" and what Patriotism means is unrecognizable.
Robot liberals with their coordinated talking points are just plain scary. How can they all be using the same phrases and answers to the same questions? It's like they all agree, and we know that's not possible.
How can you trust what Joe Biden says about the jobs report? We don't have numbers on ALL the presidents and what job growth looked like under them!
Rick discusses our political ideasl and where they started from. What is the mission of a civil government?
You're on your own. You've got to get out there and support the people who believe what you believe!
Political Vikings, it's insulting to all involved when qualities you can't control, like race and gender, are used to choose someone for a particular role. That's racism, plain and simple. So, is Joe Biden a racist for promising to put a Black woman on the Supreme Court?
Rick discusses Biden's ongoing slide into dementia and incompetence along with his preposterous and insulting idea to choose a Supreme Court Judge based on race.
Rick discusses Putin and the current events surrounding the possible invasion of Ukraine.
The Radical Left has gotten so far out of control even they can't contain what's happening in our country.
Biden shouts at reporters and asks "is this thing on?" Biden is senile and losing his mind and the support of the American people.
If we're going to be continually attacked by our own government it's time we let them know to be prepared for our defense, says Rick Wagner, your Political Viking.
What do we do with Joe Manchin? No one understands the West Virginia Senator, but let's be glad he plans to vote no on Joe Biden's ridiculous Build Back Better infrastructure bill.
From the January 6th "insurrection" to the anathema of the Capitol police serving at the whim of the legislature, Rick gets hot under the collar about the current state of America's Freedom.
Rick continues his discussion of how we can win back Congress and the truths we as Americans and Patriots will need to face.
Rick discusses what we need to do this year to take over the House and Senate and elect more conservatives to Congress. Election 2022. Midterm election information.
Why we have to keep fighting to keep the freedoms we have in the USA. We're freer than most countries, but freedom comes at a cost.
Who will they pick? Well there are some lists of possible 2024 Democratic Candidates floating around. You know Biden is a failure when his own party doesn't want him to run again.
The Democrats are already planning who should run against Joe Biden in 2024. They know sleepy Joe can't run and can't win a second term.
Inflation is good for NO ONE, despite what many in Washington may be telling you. the price of food, especially for livestock, is skyrocketing and the Democrats are saying this is a good thing.
From Rachel Rollins, the new US Attorney for Massachusetts, to Merrick Garland and Fauci, the despotic tendencies coming from the White House are pretty obvious.
No one should be going against their own party by calling other members of it grifters. Grifters in the Republican party? That's not what we need to be focused on.
Rick discusses recent current events involving the firing of Chris Cuomo and the Jussie Smollett trial.
Rick discusses the importance of the sheriff's office as it relates to local law enforcement matters.
Rick discusses the importance of keeping local matters local and finding out all of the facts before casting judgments. We need to use reflection and restraint to guide us, especially with issues like election fraud.
The Build Back Better plan includes money for local newspapers. Rick explains why this is a BLATANT attempt by the Biden Administration to get local newspapers in their back pockets.
The LEFT and their attempts to cover up the killer behind the Waukesha, Wisconsin parade tragedy need to be held accountable. Rick explains how conservatives can overcome the progressive agenda.
Rick discusses the International Space Station and how Russians are using it as a way to practice shooting down American satellites.
Rick takes a well-informed and educated look at the Kyle Rittenhouse case and, specifically, the prosecutorial role in the case. He also discusses bias in the case sometimes brought on by politicians.
Rick takes a well-informed and educated look at the Kyle Rittenhouse case and, specifically, the prosecutorial role in the case. He also discusses bias in the case sometimes brought on by politicians.
Rick discusses his website, PoliticalViking.com and the reason behind its name. The Vikings were disruptors, and sometimes disruption is a good thing. In today's political climate with the left thinking everyone is a white supremacist and the conservatives not being at all appreciated, disruption is crucial to saving the Greatest Nation on God's Green Earth.
Ignoring who originally said this, let's focus on the fact that America's Economy needs desperate help. What is inflation and how do we stop it? What is a dollar even worth these days? www.politicalviking.com
Not only is The Dying Citizen the title of Victor Davis Hanson's latest book, it also represents what's happening to citizenship in America. Being an American Citizen no longer has the value it once did and illegal immigrants have more rights than Americans do. www.politicalviking.com
Rick's mad as heck and he's not going to take it anymore. The attacks from leftist liberals who claim to be against violence and ruthlessness is ridiculous. Listen for Rick's take on what's happening at The White House, What "Woke" really means, and more. www.politicalviking.com
Some sources say this bill allows weeks of paid family leave for those who don't even have jobs! Learn more about Biden's Infrastructure bill and how those who are voting for it probably haven't even read it.
Why is that we can't seem to work together anymore? Liberals (usually) are the first to go for the jugular.
Sen. Josh Hawley tells Mark Milley to 'stop using the military as a giant social experiment' and 'train them to fight' after British troops forced US Marines into a humiliating surrender during training exercise
Rick discusses the latest from Broadway and the exaggerated costs of tickets, among other things.
Hacking our way through the jungle of political baloney...this week Rick discusses the latest testimony and hearings from the Capitol Police, among other things.
Rick talks about Grand Junction's Lincoln Day Dinner, protests, and more in this week's episode.
In this episode Rick discusses a new law giving local governing bodies power to enact certain ordinances.
Our own little "River City" is quickly becoming something we don't recognize at all. Rick shares his thoughts on recent issues in Grand Junction, Colorado.