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Reflections on American Culture: A Veteran's Perspective

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...
The Tyranny of the Minority & Morality

The Tyranny of the Minority & Morality

The term "tyranny of the minority" refers to a situation in which a small group of people holds disproportionate power and uses it to impose their beliefs, values, and interests on the rest of society, thereby limiting the freedom and rights of the majority. This can...

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Biden’s Deep State Problems

Biden’s Deep State Problems

Is the reason for the sudden interest in the Biden classified documents part of the deep state method of making sure he does not run again? This is the speculation from many pundits. It is certainly one of many possibilities. What do you think? As Vice President Biden...

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Vietnam more than we think

Vietnam more than we think

Mac discusses how Vietnam changed America. The way we vote and view the world around us. Born in the 1950s Mac recalls the war and its impact on society. While Mike was also born in the late 1950s he recalls his brother burning his draft card. The Vietnam War was a...

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Integrity & Politics

Integrity & Politics

Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It is an important quality for individuals to possess, as it allows them to be trustworthy and reliable. People who have integrity are generally respected by others and are able to build...

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Nonnormative expressions of gender

Nonnormative expressions of gender

Nonnormative gender expression refers to ways of presenting or expressing one's gender that does not conform to traditional or societal expectations or are appropriate for a person's gender. This can include behaviors, mannerisms, appearance, or interests that do not...

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Voting and Thoughts On Twitter

Voting and Thoughts On Twitter

The other day I posted on Vets for Trump a short item about voting. Isn't it ironic that you have to meet age criteria to become President, Senator, or Congressman - 35, 30, and 25 respectively but you can be 18 to vote for any of these political offices? We briefly...

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The Definition of a Politician

The Definition of a Politician

"a person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to gain advancement within an organization." That is about the most accurate description I've heard.  While Mac's brother Mike was visiting he pointed out this definition. It popped up on a Google search....

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