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Did America Win or Lose the Negotiations with Iran?

Transcript+ Speaker 1: Did America win or lose in the negotiations with Iran? That's the question. Well, there are many people—Barack Obama, for example—who said that the deal wasn't any different than the deal he cut with the Iranians many years ago that Donald Trump...

Can Libertarianism Be Taken Too Far?

Transcript+ Mac and Mike Podcast TranscriptEpisode: Is Libertarianism Going to Destroy America or Help America? Mike: Is libertarianism going to destroy America or help America? In this week's episode, that's what we're going to discuss. Welcome back to Mac and Mike....

The Value of Political Parties

Readable Transcript: Mac and Mike Show+ Mac: Hey folks, welcome back to the Mac and Mike Show. I'm Mac and he's Mike. And uh, near the twain shall meet, as they say frequently. Mike and I are going to talk about something — I don't know, a little bit maybe it's...

Democracy vs Republic: Why a Trump Voter Says We’re Failing Slower

Two friends discuss the real state of American democracy, the difference between democracy and a representative republic, political polarization, and whether we can still agree on basic truth.

Where Do We Draw the Line? Free Speech, Media, and the Radicalization of Allan Cole

In this episode of the Mac and Mike Show, we dive deep into the chilling case of Allan Cole, the 31-year-old teacher who traveled across the country to attempt an assassination on Donald Trump and his cabinet.

The Mac and Mike Show: “Nostra-Mac & Mike”

What happens when a “shrewd businessman” approach meets global warfare? This week, Mac and Mike put on their prognosticator hats to look at the “latency of cooperation” following major U.S. military operations.

The Friedman Paradox: When Partisanship Outweighs National Security

In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of media narratives, international diplomacy, and the looming energy crisis.

Getting Old

Transcript: The Mac and Mike Show – "Getting Old"+ Mac: Hey folks, welcome back to the Mac and Mike show. I’m Mac and he’s Mike. We’re going to talk about something near and dear to our hearts today. Mike asked me what I wanted to talk about, and I said, "Let’s talk...

The War in Iran and Pilot Recovery

Transcript click here+ Below is the readable transcript of the Mac and Mike Show discussion, organized by topic for clarity. Introduction Mac: Hey folks, welcome back to the Mac and Mike Show. He's Mike, I'm Mac. We haven’t been together for a while, so it’s good to...

Israel, Anti-Semitism, and Global Conflict

Transcript+ The Mac and Mike Show: Israel, Anti-Semitism, and Global Conflict 1. The Rising Trend of Anti-Semitism Mac opens the discussion by noting a disturbing increase in anti-Semitic sentiment, particularly among younger generations (Gen Z and Millennials) across...
Congressional Hearing On UFOs UAPs

Congressional Hearing On UFOs UAPs

Congressional testimony by Grush and others on UFOs has shed new light on the subject, providing a captivating account that warrants serious consideration. The testimonies presented by these individuals, incorporating their expertise in the field of aviation, military...

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Can Trump Run If Convicted Of A Felony?

Can Trump Run If Convicted Of A Felony?

The United States Constitution sets out the eligibility requirements for individuals running for the office of President. According to Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the Constitution, a person must meet the following criteria to be eligible to run for President:...

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Mac, Mike & Joe Talk Faith in Christ

Mac, Mike & Joe Talk Faith in Christ

Transcript by TinyWow.com Hey everybody, welcome back to Mac and Mike and it's Mac Mike and Joe again today with our Sundays with Mac and Mike. Today we decided we're going to sort of start from the beginning. I've been working with a couple people on their interest...

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Robert F Kennedy – Censorship & More

Robert F Kennedy – Censorship & More

Transcript provided by TinyWow.com Hey folks, welcome back to the Mac and Mike show we've got a special special guest available with us today and I'm proud to introduce our good friend Joe from the great state of Georgia and Joe's also a vet and so when Mac and Mike...

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Are Catholics Christian?

Are Catholics Christian?

Here is the post on The Bible Answers on the subject of Catholics and Christians. Mike's view is that anyone who confesses and believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior is a Christian regardless of denomination. Romans 10:9. Mac holds the view that the...

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Intelligence that is Artificial

Intelligence that is Artificial

Anything we post about this subject is outdated in a matter of days. The AI revolution is happening now and we are already in phase 1. I like to break things down so phase 1 is what we are using today. Phase 2 will be a chaotic time. Jobs will be replaced and people...

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Media Lies

Media Lies

Oh, of course, why wouldn't news media tell lies? I mean, who needs the truth when we can have juicy scandals and sensational stories to keep us entertained? It's not like journalists have any responsibility whatsoever to report facts accurately, right? They obviously...

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The Conservative Position – A Veteran Perspective

The Conservative Position – A Veteran Perspective

The text below was extracted from a YouTube Short by Nick Freitas. It got me thinking about how the government has wormed its way into our private affairs over my lifetime. This encroachment appears to be by driven the a minority, better known as the Tyranny of the...

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Russia and Ukraine with Vlad

Russia and Ukraine with Vlad

No, we are not talking Putin we are talking Lemets. Our friend Vlad was born in Ukraine and then moved to Russia. He came to America as a 14-year-old, joined the Army and is now an American citizen and only wants to identify with America. However, Vlad Lemets has a...

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