Episodi

  • Trump's second inaugural address: A practical vision for America

    Trump's second inaugural address: A practical vision for America
    Jan 20 2025
    In a second inaugural address that was both agenda-driven and ambitious, Donald Trump laid out a comprehensive blueprint for his return to the White House. While the speech occasionally veered into redundancy with its abundant superlatives and sweeping declarations, it nonetheless established a tone that could serve his administration well: one of pragmatic purpose, driven by tangible objectives rather than lofty, abstract rhetoric.
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    8 min
  • Donald Trump's second act: A chance to drain the swamp for good

    Donald Trump's second act: A chance to drain the swamp for good
    Jan 19 2025
    Donald Trump will stand before the nation, take the presidential oath for a second time, and promise to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” His return to the White House marks more than a personal comeback; it is a clear rebuke to critics, skeptics, and even former allies who doubted his viability and influence. For the voters who propelled Trump back into office, this moment signifies renewed hope for dismantling the entrenched bureaucracy of Washington’s “swamp.” However, the opportunity is fraught with risks, and if Trump and his administration fail to seize it, the consequences could be severe—not just for his legacy but for the movement he has inspired.
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    9 min
  • Divided Texas GOP faces critical test after bitter Speaker race

    Divided Texas GOP faces critical test after bitter Speaker race
    Jan 19 2025
    The Texas Republican Party finds itself grappling with deep internal fractures following a contentious House Speaker race that laid bare the ideological and strategic divisions within its ranks. While Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows emerged victorious, securing 85 votes to his opponent Rep. David Cook’s 55, the road ahead is far from smooth for the state’s GOP. Burrows’ win, aided by Democratic support, underscores a growing rift between pragmatic bipartisanship and hardline conservatism within the party—a dynamic that could shape the legislative session and beyond.
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    9 min
  • Canyon ISD misses the mark on morality and common sense

    Canyon ISD misses the mark on morality and common sense
    Jan 17 2025
    The recent removal—and subsequent reinstatement—of the Bible in Canyon Independent School District (CISD) libraries has sparked a wave of outrage and debate, serving as a cautionary tale for the implementation of Texas' House Bill 900 (the READER Act). While the law’s intent to protect students from inappropriate materials is commendable, its application in this instance reflects a lack of common sense and a disregard for the values cherished by many in the community.
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    7 min
  • Farewell High Plains Pundit Podcast, Hello HP’s Pontifications

    Farewell High Plains Pundit Podcast, Hello HP’s Pontifications
    Jan 17 2025
    Well, folks, the time has come. After 15 years of pouring my heart, soul, and just enough snark into the High Plains Pundit Podcast, we’re officially retiring it. Not because it wasn’t working—trust me, the show still had plenty of horsepower—but because it’s time for something new. Enter HP’s Pontifications, the fresh, unvarnished, unapologetic next chapter in what I like to call “calling it like it is.”
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    8 min