Ed Baxter

Ed Baxter Newsteria

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Without questions, we don’t get answers. Amid the swirl of opinions being thrown around in today’s world, what I call a mix of news and hysteria, how often are we actually going through the process of breaking down the plethora of opinions to be able to come up our own rational thoughts about what makes sense? I try to take a current news story and present both sides in a rational way. Opinions formed? Yes. But a little better understanding of what makes sense. Ed Baxter is an award winning journalist. He is the recipient of accolades from Associated Press, UPI, RTNDA, and six regional and nat...

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

FIFA PEACE SHAM? 05.12.2025

President Trump has been awarded the FIFA Peace prize. It is NOT the Nobel prize he has been seeking. It is the inaugural, made for him. Does it mean anything or is it just a sham?

SOMALIS GARBAGE? 04.12.2025

President Trump is calling Somalis garbage and asking them to leave. This at the same time as his self deport program seems to be disorganized and can lead to these immigrants facing ICE detention. Is the President right to use this language?

NOBEL PRIZE TRUMP? 04.12.2025

Donald Trump has complained again about not getting the Nobel Peace Prize. Critics say he is starting wars on the high seas and at home. How is it decided? Does he deserve it?

BROKEN LEGISLATURE? 02.12.2025

One month until ACA subsidies run out and millions of people either start paying more for health insurance or go without it. Legislators are saying the chances of getting anything done are not good at all. Should we wish them Happy Holidays?

DEBATING AI DATA CENTERS 02.12.2025

The debate over the building of more AI data centers in rural areas has heated up. President Trump wants permit and environmental restrictions tossed out. Residents say slow down, we need guardrails.

HUMANOID ARMIES? 30.11.2025

Companies that manufacture EV’s are becoming more and more involved in developing humanoids capable of helping in positive pursuits such as health care, but also in building armies for war. Reviews are mixed.

AI WARP SPEED 27.11.2025

Over 3000 tech workers have signed a letter outlining their concerns over the warp speed development of AI. They say it threatens the climate and has far reaching safety and job security risks.

GEORGIA TRUMP DISMISSAL 26.11.2025

The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has been dismissed. It does not say he is innocent, but says that it should be a federal case. Trump says those who prosecuted should be held accountable.

POT ADDICTION? 25.11.2025

Studies are showing more people are becoming addicted to pot. They say strength has increased over the years and is being legalized at a rapid pace. While not as physically addictive as hard drugs, there is major concern.

PENTAGON INVESTIGATES KELLY 24.11.2025

The Pentagon says it may recall Senator Mark Kelly to active military duty and court martial him. This is the latest effort coming from President Trump to try and punish his perceived enemies. How far will he go?

WOMEN AND MAGA 22.11.2025

With Marjorie Taylor Greene saying she is going to retire and three of her MAGA colleagues becoming main movers in releasing the Epstein files, does the GOP have a women problem. Alternate movements are coming alive.

EXECUTE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS? 21.11.2025

Donald Trump has posted several members of Congress could be executed for a video suggesting military members could refuse to carry out unconstitutional orders. There is concern this could lead to violence against these members.

BROKEN DEMOCRACY? 20.11.2025

A new Gallup Poll says half of Americans feel democracy is functioning poorly, and shows there is doubt about whether our leaders are committed to a strong democracy. Lay that against the memorial for Dick Cheney and it is interesting.

TRUMP CALLS REPORTER PIGGY 19.11.2025

President Trump calls a female reporter Piggy, and another a terrible person and terrible reporter. Does he have a problem with female reporters? Is he starting to crack?

WARPED EPSTEIN FILE VOTE 18.11.2025

The battle over the release of the Epstein files is over. Did Republicans abandon their privacy concerns? And did the process of getting the vote forget about the survivors. How about prevention moving forward.

FIRST OBAMACARE TALKS 18.11.2025

The GOP congressional leadership has pitched members on addressing Obamacare. It attacks the current system and says a whole new plan should be drawn. Will that help people due to lose coverage the end of the year?

DID TRUMP CAVE? 17.11.2025

President Trump seems to have caved on Epstein file release. But has he really? Representative Massie says he is concerned it is a smoke screen and could leave the release blocked.

GREENE ATTACKED BY TRUMP 16.11.2025

Inflection point for the Trump presidency? He has issues globally and critical decisions to make at home. He, though, is consumed by the Epstein files and is calling one of his closest allies names.

TRUMP WEAPONIZATION DOJ? 15.11.2025

President Trump has directed the DOJ and FBI to investigate opponents names appearing in the Epstein files. Should we know? Is non separation of President and the DOJ a bad thing?

REDISTRICT IN COURT 13.11.2025

The DOJ has filed suit against California’s redistricting plan. Both its and the suit against Texas claim the same thing, but they are very different along racial lines. Does it show racial biases?

EPSTEIN TRUMP EMAILS 12.11.2025

Both Democrats and Republicans have released information regarding Epstein emails talking about President Trump. The White House is in full motion trying to stop any release. That is a change in thinking since July. Why?

REDEFINING DEMOCRATS 11.11.2025

The Democrats are openly being forced to find a new identity and define who they are. Newsom and Mamdani are pushing that fight, as well as forming the major resistance to President Trump. Newsom says out with the old ways.

TRUMP CONTROLLER TIRADE 10.11.2025

President Trump has blasted air traffic controllers who have not worked during the shutdown and ordered them back to work. Some of those men and women have had to work second jobs to make ends meet. Why the tirade now?

TRICKLE DOWN TRUMP 09.11.2025

The Trump administration is quietly dismantling regulatory controls on large corporations and the wealthy. Trump is arguing that the old trickle down economic theory will bring prosperity. Critics claim it will enhance the haves and hurt the have-nots.

GOP TRUMP CONCERNS 08.11.2025

Some Republicans are concerned that President Trump isn’t focused on the promises he made during his campaign. The fear is he is more concerned about foreign wars, and is doing things that scare voters. Will he listen?

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