Care for the entire being, be a man or woman for others. In this conversation, Matt Conroy, candidate for Illinois’s 5th Congressional District, breaks down why the United States is falling behind countries like China when it comes to infrastructure, clean energy, and long-term economic planning. He argues that America’s biggest threat isn’t another nation, but our own refusal to update aging systems and political mindsets that no longer meet the moment.

Matt talks about what he’s seeing on the ground in IL-05, from affordability pressures to outdated transit and energy grids that hurt both families and businesses.

Throughout the conversation, Matt discusses why he chose to run against an entrenched incumbent, how corporate money shapes congressional priorities, and why younger, working-class voices are essential in shaping the country’s future. He closes with a hopeful vision of a more responsive, modern, people-centered government, one capable of meeting the challenges of this century rather than the last.

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Anthony David Vernon is back! This time to unpack the escalating situation in Venezuela and what it reveals about U.S. power abroad. Together, they trace the historical roots of American intervention in Latin America through the Monroe Doctrine, examine the real-world consequences of economic sanctions, and break down how U.S. rhetoric around oil and democracy shapes public understanding. Anthony argues that when these developments are viewed together, the dots increasingly point toward the United States moving in the direction of effectively colonizing Venezuela.

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Check out some of Anthony’s articles:

https://academeblog.org/2025/04/17/double-booking-against-higher-education/

https://www.jerryjazzmusician.com/are-jazz-hop-instrumentals-jazz-an-observation-and-playlist-by-anthony-david-vernon/

https://www.bardicsanonymous.com/nonfiction/optimistic-absurdism

In this episode, Paige sits down with Cait Conley, a veteran, national security expert, and candidate for New York’s 17th congressional district, currently represented by Mike Lawler. Cait discusses the urgent need for government to deliver real results for everyday Americans, focusing on economic stability, family well-being, and restoring trust in public service. Drawing on her leadership experience in high-pressure national security roles, she makes the case for pragmatic, people-centered solutions that put American families first.

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