• E 333: The Murky Waters of Politics
    Nov 11 2026

    Midterm Lowlights for the GOP:

    Democrats gain control of both the house and Senate, so buckle up for impeachment proceedings, hearings and all kinds of shenanigans by the left.

    In 2024 Trump got 63% of young white male voters but in 2026 midterm exit polls only 39% young white males voted Republican and 59% voted Democrat.

    That’s a massive shift in two years.

    Dems didn’t win over this group, republicans didn’t speak to this group leaving them unappreciated.

    Podcast bros and some guy named Nic filled the gap (in a bad way) after Charlie Kirk’s assassination and other channels like Barstool (Dave Portnoy), turned off of Trump. These channels spoke to the young white male population.

    Ron DeSantis called the loss a "near Extinction Event."

    He said, "Democrats are unpopular. They were able to win based off the sentiment that exists in the country right now. They did not earn a mandate to indulge all their left-wing fantasies. This was a repudiation of Trump's long slog trying to negotiate with Iran. This was not a positive adoption of Democrats."

    "This was a rejection of Republicans in Washington, and Democrats just happened to be the beneficiary."

    Charlie Kirk’s assassination took out a strong conservative Christian that was effective communicating with Gen Z. The left couldn’t have that.

    MN ICE enforcement and the coverage it received in MN was not pretty. The Administration should have held a press conference to advise the public that this happens when you impede / engage against law enforcement.

    Shutting Iran down was necessary, post Hamas murderous assault on Israel on Oct 7, but needed to be over quickly so that we had five months to get prices down and back to the America First agenda.

    Pastor Mark Driscoll on Finnerty

    "The spirit of Babylon is at work in American Politics. Dismantling of American Christian values was on the ballot."

    "The new counterfeit “Trinity” is 1. Abortion, 2. Marxism and 3. Islam. Time for the remnant to remain resolute."

    While Mark, Paul and I, along with millions of others that voted conservative are questioning what actually just happened and how, the silver lining here is, as painful as it is to say it, the American right made their votes heard and punished their own party for not staying on task to deliver the American First agenda.

    This leaves us with quite a mountain to climb.

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  • E 332: What's Next? "Just do the Next Right Thing"
    Nov 4 2026
    It's the day after the midterms. This show airs the day after this defining election, and no doubt, there will be votes being counted in many places that may take days or even weeks before we know the election results, I thought it might be appropriate to discuss…regardless of the outcome…What comes next?For the past three months, One Day Closer dove deep into the dark and murky waters of politics, in advance of the mid-term elections, in hopes of shedding light into the prevailing parties, the players and their polices. Our goal was to simply speak truth about what we all should be able to acknowledge (regardless of party), like the difference between a “peaceful protest” or a city “burning to the ground”. Or how to discern, measure and score the intentions of the players and candidates and accurately assess the “do-ability” of those polices over both the short and longterm. Regardless of today’s results, this election will usher in a new day, a new season of pioneering potentially risky and unknown technologies like AI, new global challenges surrounding manageable immigration, mass cultural invasions and assimilation challenges and quite possibly new and exciting opportunities that could change both global cultures and economics for many years to come. Things we decide to fight for that are at worst, uncertain and requiring of personal sacrifice, and at best, paves a safe and thoughtful future for our grandchildren and their children. One thing is certain. Change is constant and like it or not, change is coming. You can fight against it or you can fight for it. I guess there’s a third option. You could opt to be neutral or lukewarm and just watch things fall as they may, but again, regardless of your position, change is inevitable. Hopefully this show will help you determine what is your “next right thing” decision as you ponder your role, tactics and strategy going forward. If conservatives hold both houses of congress…what comes next on the pathway to the Golden Age?The movement to cleanse our country will advance for the better, but it won’t be easy and I doubt it will be pretty. Done wisely and leveraging commonsense, life will become more affordable, interest rates will adjust downward, as will the cost of gas. Prosperity and pride in our country will soar, as optimism increases and justice manifest. We’ll need to be both patient and supportive…as positive and righteous change doesn’t come easy and seldom over night. Remember: “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Massive cargo ships and battle worthy Aircraft Carriers don’t turn on a dime. Diets targeting years of weight gain and bad eating habits don’t show progress overnight or even in a month. They take time, patience, persistence and steadfast resolve. Americans desiring to hold and preserve our freedoms, culture and values will also need patience, persistence and a steadfast resolve.Newt Gingrich, a former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and a most highly regarded historian, author and scholar on world history and politics just released his latest book entitled America’s Golden Age - Trumpism and an Era of Limitless Possibilities. I highly recommend you pick up a copy of this book. It’s an enlightening and deeply profound optimistic vision of our nation’s future. If you need encouragement as to “how” or “if” it’s even possible to heal this nation, this book will help you envision the possiblities. He tells Americas story by examining her in fifty year increments. So if you want a vision of what your grandchildren will be enjoying on our nation’s tricentennial in 2076, read this book.Now if the Democrat Socialist of America party manages to secure enough seats to impede Americas current progress…the question on the floor remains. What comes next? They have already told us what to expect. It will look a lot like the eight years prior to Trumps second term. Non stop Impeachment request, non stop violent protests and chaos. Without question, they will inflate or infiltrate a bigger government than we need, making it even harder to monitor and isolate fraud, waste, abuse and corruption. Crazy proposals that add nothing to advance our progress over the past 250 years, but rather Marxist dreams that always, without fail, delivers poverty to all equally, except for the few at the top.Regardless of the outcome…our mission, for those operating from the right side of their brain, our mission is well defined. Do our level best to support and work towards ushering in the Golden Age of opportunity. Deploy both caution and optimism in this quest. Be patient, focused, engaged and resolute in whatever your gifts equip you to accomplish.And for those operating from the very small lethargic left part of their brain, they too will have to exercise patience as they line up for their tenth booster vaccine to calm their ...
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  • E 331: Vintage Mark Levin on Saving America
    Oct 28 2026

    The Rise or Demise of America is seven days away.

    This show drops on Wednesday, October 28, meaning that you only have seven days to vote for your freedoms in America. If the conservatives hold the House and Senate on November 4, the American citizens would have rallied to usher in the Golden Age for ourselves, our children and grandchildren.

    If it goes the way of the Democrat Socialist, we will be witnessing the beginning of the fall of America.

    Welcome to One Day Closer, where we are rekindling a spirit of Hope and Truth into the days conversations.

    This past Saturday, both Paul and I heard an excellent monologue by Mark Levin, host of the Life, Liberty and Levin show on Fox Network. An epic and vintage, and without doubt, a passionate plea from Levin on how to save America.

    A passionate "last call" if you will to assess your options with full disclosure and straight talk on the line. So join us today as we ponder Mark Levins case against the DSA party and the case for your American freedoms.

    The DSA socialist estimated budget over ten years to deploy everything they wish for will cost the American people an estimated $212 Trillion dollars.

    Mark Levin asked, who pays for it?

    "We;; let's start with just the super-rich. Extracting from the top 400 wealthiest Americans combined, the DSA could procure $6.6 Trillion. That won't even cover one year of their vision.

    Meanwhile, France continues to burn to the ground.

    1300 were arrested this past weekend. The weekend before they arrested 2700 rioters as the city burned. An historic Town Hall, 143 years old was burned to the ground in Paris.

    The Interior Ministry of France estimated that 400,000 were "protesting" on Saturday. 110,000 of those were just in Paris.

    70,000 police officers were deployed.

    Other countries are also seeing protests and nefarious activities include Albania, Belgium and Italy.

    Which begs the question, who, what and when will this madness end?

    Join us as we explore Levins insights into what's next for America.

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  • E 330: The Casualty of Freedom
    Oct 21 2026

    Mark is back behind the mic in Studio B to discuss the casualties of Freedom. We have a reference or two to the cost of Freedom, but what are the casualties of Freedom?

    Today we will focus on the unrest in France as we examine the root cause behind the violent protests abroad. Is it really about social disorder, discomfort with conditions at the institutions of higher learning or is it something else?

    Why do we have people riot against problem solving, common sense initiatives and progress. Progress and better global security for all nations?

    Why is it many on the left of common sense continue to push back against Trumps vision of a Golden Age? Can’t they see that as long as the bullies of Iran remain a threat to global harmony, there will never be peace on earth.

    Assimilation or the lack thereof, is the key to understanding why France and other nations are burning to the ground.

    In America, our freedom comes from the visions of our forefathers as captured in our Constitution. But in France, they thought that freedom would come from Woke policies and a tolerant mindset. The challenge they face is that their open door policies to accept anyone and everyone into their country and culture, failed to consider the intentions of their guests.

    They assumed everyone would want to assimilate and become part of the cherished culture of France.

    With nearly one third of their population being of Muslim decent, the French are learning in real time that their guest do not assimilate well. In fact, they had no intentions of assimilating at all.

    Will America be asked to help France once again? Do their European neighbors have the resources to help retake the streets of France from their invading guests?

    Is it simply radical Islamist or is it more accurate to suggest it’s an invading culture that does not assimilate?

    Join us today as we discuss these challenges and hopefully bring clarity and discernment to the fore.


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  • E 329: Americas Golden Age is Just Around the Bend
    Oct 14 2026

    A quick walk down memory lane just after Trumps 200th day in office reveals both the cleanup on isle Biden and the framework for Americas Golden Age. Below is a short list of Trumps accomplishments in his first 200 days:

    • Zero border arrests
    • Most secure border in American history accomplished in just 7 weeks
    • 300,000 deported by ICE
    • 1 million had SELF DEPORTED. Today nearly 3 million have self deported.
    • Education Secretary reduced her department by 50%
    • Inflation is at a 40 year low (under Biden it was 9.4+. Now it’s 3.2)
    • Wall Street records
    • Historic Trade Deals
    • Deregulation all time high
    • Tariff Revenues exceeded $60 billion per month
    • Largest Tax cuts in American history
    • Exposing all the corruption of the deep state
    • Today Trump has secured over 21 Trillion in new investments into America from corporations around the world
    • Global respect on the world stage. 22 foreign leaders have visited the White House in the first 200 days
    • Peace Maker in seven different global conflicts
    • EU / NATO agreed to 5% of their GDP towards self defense
    • CNN acknowledges this is the most productive presidency on record

    With these things accomplished, let's examine what will follow to usher in Americas Golden Age.

    The Golden Age of America restated:

    • Borders secured & Immigration Revised
    • America First Agenda confirmed in midterm
    • DEI, Woke and Trans/Gender mutilation dies at the Federal level


    The Pathway Forward:

    • Investigations of corruption come to a close and prosecutions begins
    • Liberal State Judges and Soros backed prosecutors must be replaced
    • Repercussions levied against Fake News
    • DSA & Blue Sanctuary Cities not supporting Federal law and fomenting ICE hate will not receive Federal fundings
    • Fomenting Israel hate and Gaza Genocide silenced and prosecuted
    • US Islamic Invasion brought to heal
    • Ending the Iran War and empowering the Persians to rise up
    • Establishing the Middle East Abraham Accord Framework


    The Rewards of Going the Distance with Trump and the Conservative Party:

    • The World will continue to witness the power and influence of a strong America on the world stage
    • Bullies and bad actors finally realize their station in life and come to heal
    • Prosperity brings low gas prices, vibrant economy, lower interest rates and affordability
    • American Manufacturing, Energy Drilling, and Trumps 21 trillion of US investments begins to produce results


    The Long View of World Events:

    • Will Americas be called on to help liberate France again from invasion?
    • Americas Leadership on the World Stage will play a significant role
    • New Middle East Alliances are formed which usher in Abraham Accords 2.0
    • What would 10 years of conservative leadership look like? Image the positive changes we could enjoy.

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  • E 328: Moral Decay Can't Be The Way
    Oct 7 2026

    In follow up on last weeks show entitled Moral Truths avoided by the Pulpit, we thought it appropriate to say a few things the pulpit won’t in this episode.

    One Pastor that is speaking truth is Pastor Willie Rice, Pastor and President of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pastor Rice makes the case that Christians and Church elders should engage, not in political sides, but in the arguments that counter the Christian walk.

    Moral decay refers to the deterioration of ethical and moral standards within a society or individual. Society gradually weakens from shared ethical standards, rules of right and wrong, and social trust.

    The Bible presents moral decay as a turning away from God's commands that leads to personal separation, societal disorder, and spiritual ruin.

    Self-Reliance: As described in Judges 21:25, "everyone did what was right in his own eyes," creating lawlessness and confusion.

    Selfishness and Greed: Passages like 2 Timothy 3:1-5 warn that people will become lovers of themselves and money rather than lovers of God.

    Key Scriptural Example:

    The Period of the Judges: A repeating cycle where Israel strayed from God, leading to social fracture and chaos.

    Sodom and Gomorrah: Genesis 18-12 highlights extreme societal immorality and lack of justice that brought total destruction.

    Romans 1:28-32: Paul details how a society that refuses to acknowledge God.

    So how do we correct our course?

    According to biblical teaching, first, you must have your own house in order.

    1 Timothy 3:1–7

    If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church?

    Matthew 7:2-6

    “For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye. “Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.”

    So if America is going to continue to boast being a city on a hill and an example of a free democratic republic, it could be argued that Trumps America First initiative is both biblical and appropriate.

    We need to clean our own house first. In the Old Testament many leaders “cleaned” their temple before moving forward. Hezekiah comes to mind.

    Our Justice system must be cleansed of corruption and wolves in sheep clothing. Sentencing must prevail. Bail can no longer be waived out of fear of backlash or radical left ideologies of chaos.

    The Supreme Court must be held accountable. How do we do that? First let's start with the lower level bias Judges at the State level.

    Examples of things that should already be “old news” or fixed but aren't:

    -Drag queen story hour in elementary schools. Consequences: non compliance equals firing

    -Trans gender mutilation surgeries on minors. Consequences: Hospitals fined and Doctors lose their license

    -Fraud and stealing from Taxpayer funded institutions. Consequences: governors and mayors held to account for complicity in coverups

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  • E 327: Moral Truths Avoided In Todays Pulpits
    Sep 30 2026
    It's great to have Mark join Paul and I back in studio. Welcome to One Day Closer where we are rekindling a spirit of Hope and Truth in today's crazy conversations.Today we will be exploring the Moral Truths that many Pastors avoid like the plague while behind the pulpit. There are just some moral truths that pastors and priest refuse to discuss. We will explore why that is and step out and share these truths with you. We’ve talked about Federal Stupidity and Apathy which is rampant in our society. Check out episode 145 “individual Apathy”.Here's today foundational scripture:2 Timothy 4:3-4 "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths."Corruption in politics; Corruption within Corporate America; Societal Silence: The fear of tackling cultural and societal issues contrary to moral truth.God is binary; Trans Sports conflict; Critical Race Theory; Gender Confusion; Gender Affirming Mutilation, etc.Can you recall a Pastor ever coming to the fore to speak truth to these issues?WHO and where are the Prophets, Overseers, Watchmen, and spiritual voices today?Who were they in biblical days? - Moses wasn’t elected. He was called. Joshua was appointed. David was anointed. Who are they today? Franklin Graham, Dr. Jeffries, Charles Stanley, Pastor HibbsThe difference between “elders or overseers” of the early church and pastors today.Our second foundational scripture for today:1 Timothy 3:1–7"If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil."Qualifications for Overseers. Paul does not give a job description of the pastor but instead describes the character of one who would serve in this office. The list of qualities is not intended to be exhaustive but pictures a person of mature Christian character, one whose faith has had tangible impact on his behavior.Let’s talk about Individual Apathy. You might say…”the problems in the world today are TOO BIG…TOO VAST…THE MOUNTAIN IS SIMPLY TOO HIGH. What can I possibly do? ZOOM in on YOUR specific area of influence. Don’t be overwhelmed about the height, breadth or depth of the obstacle. Bible verses to ponder about Apathy and biblical guidance for us to follow.Revelation 3:16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.Romans 12:11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.Revelation 3:2 Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my GodJames 4:17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give upHebrews 5:11-12 About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food,1 Thessalonians 5:21 But test everything; hold fast what is good.Matthew 24:12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.Hebrews 10:38-39 But my righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.” But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.Isaiah 5:20-21 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sightHebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doingLike and follow our show:www.onedaycloser.bizodc22@proton.meTodays out musical feature: Shane and Shane, I'm Fighting a BattleSend us Fan Mail
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  • E 326: The Case for Meritocracy in Government: Hiring Requirements & Job Qualifications
    Sep 23 2026

    Meritocracy is a social, political, or economic system where people get power, success, and rewards based on their individual talents and hard work rather than their wealth or family background

    The United States government operates as a democratic republic rather than a pure Meritocracy, meaning political power is won through public elections and political appointments rather than strictly through tested ability or expertise.

    But shouldn't these elected or appointed representatives have real world expertise or qualifications to be considered?

    If you have never been a low level supervisor managing a department of ten people, how could you possibly manage the numerous budgets and personnel to run one of the largest cities on the planet?

    In the corporate world, job candidates or applicants are recruited, vetted and eventually selected to fill a role based on their previous work experience and their success.

    Today we will discuss why this discipline of Meritocracy vetting needs to be reconsidered in politics today.

    Democratic Elections vs. Meritocracy

    Popularity over test scores: Voters choose leaders based on political views, campaigns, and public appeal instead of academic or technical exams. But what about job qualifications? Shouldn't that also be a criteria?

    Merit-Based Elements in Government

    Civil service rules: Lower- and mid-level government workers often get hired and promoted through exams and structured qualification standards.

    Sunsetting Senior Representatives: Term Limits vs Age Limits

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