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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...
Israel, Anti-Semitism, and Global Conflict

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...

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Mac and Mike 14 Feb 26

Mac and Mike 14 Feb 26

In Episode 248, Mac and Mike pull back the curtain on “rage bait” and the media’s biggest distractions. From the massive military buildup of Operation Midnight Hammer to the potential secession of Alberta and the looming collapse of communist Cuba, we’re breaking down the global shifts the mainstream media won’t touch. Are you watching the news, or are they just showing you a “bright shiny object”?

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Faith, Anxiety, and Finding Hope in Modern Times

Faith, Anxiety, and Finding Hope in Modern Times

In a world that feels like it’s constantly on the brink of a breakdown, how do you stay grounded? Whether it’s global politics, personal health scares, or the "adrenal rubber band" of daily stress, the weight of anxiety is real. In this episode, Mac and Mike break...

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Oh Canada!

Oh Canada!

In this episode of Mac and Mike, the hosts discuss the geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Canada, the potential secession of Alberta, and Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland. The conversation blends political commentary with personal anecdotes about trade, religion, and human behavior.

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Why Modern Polls are Failing—And Why Geopolitics is the Real Story

Why Modern Polls are Failing—And Why Geopolitics is the Real Story

With the 2024 and 2025 election cycles behind us and the 2026 midterms on the horizon, the reliability of data has never been more scrutinized. Mac, drawing on his experience in the polling industry, breaks down why the “old way” of measuring public opinion is dead and why the real story is often hidden in the complex world of global strategy.

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