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Interesting Article : Pew Research Center: Voter Turnout 2018-2022 The average lifespan in the USA varies slightly based on demographic factors, but as of the most recent data (2021), the overall life expectancy is approximately 76 years (73 for males and 79 for females). This is slightly lower than in previous years, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Presidential Elections In the U.S., pres...

Describe the difference between inflation and price gouging. How does each impact the perceived reality of both the economy as a whole and on an individual basis?  Send us Fan Mail 📼 Are your family memories fading in a dusty box? VHS tapes don't last forever! Save those irreplaceable moments before the tape degrades. I convert VHS to digital (MP4) so the whole family can easily watch &...

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Labor Day is a holiday with deep roots in the history of the labor movement, a testament to the power of workers who fought for fair treatment and better conditions. Over the past 50 years, the significance of Labor Day has shifted in response to economic and social changes, but its core message remains as relevant as ever. As we celebrate this day, let us remember the struggles of the past, recog...

Have you ever thought about the different security and employment requirements of our federal government? The screener at the airport might have more documented integrity than the person drafting the laws of this land. Send us Fan Mail 📼 Are your family memories fading in a dusty box? VHS tapes don't last forever! Save those irreplaceable moments before the tape degrades. I convert VHS to di...

This episode uses ChatGPT to analyze the risks to the United States of America if the conservative idea called "Project 2025" is implemented. Interested in Reading Project 2025's 900 pages? https://www.project2025.org/ Send us Fan Mail 📼 Are your family memories fading in a dusty box? VHS tapes don't last forever! Save those irreplaceable moments before the tape degrades. I co...

Hear how ChatGPT answered my request to "Adapt the story of Jesus to modern day in the United States with him originating from South America" Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Thomas Midgley Jr. (May 18, 1889 – November 2, 1944) was an American mechanical and chemical engineer. He played a major role in developing leaded gasoline (tetraethyl lead) and some of the first chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), better known in the United States by the brand name Freon; both products were later banned from common use due to their harmful impact on human health and the environment. He w...

Did you know that natural gas is completely odorless? On March 18, 1937 the New London School in London, Texas exploded right around 3pm killing 295+ students and faculty as well as injuring 300+ more. This was the most deadly school explosion in united states history and led to the addition of Mercaptans to the final product. Mercaptans are sulfur-containing compounds primarily used as odorants i...

As someone who was born and raised in Idaho for 35 years of life, I never imagined that I would fall in love with the East Coast, or the state of Pennsylvania... After a year of planning, we took the leap and moved over 2,000 miles.  Episode Resources: Pennsylvania: Pursue Your Happiness! WHYY Send us Fan Mail 📼 Are your family memories fading in a dusty box? VHS tapes don't last forever! Sa...

Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring minerals made up of heat-resistant fibers. It was used in thousands of U.S. consumer products before the dangers of asbestos were known. Asbestos causes mesothelioma, lung cancer and other cancers. Asbestos is regulated in the U.S., but not banned. Asbestos has been with us since the 1800s but wasn't regulated until after it impacted lives for ne...

ASBESTOS What are your experiences and understandings of the chemical we now know causes cancer. Do you remember when it was sold to the population as a Christmas decoration accessory? I'm curious to know your story about this once "miracle" chemical used in industry and construction projects through 1975. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Thank You for listening, subscribing, and supporting this podcast for the last two years. I have decided to pause production of new content and am placing this program in an archived state until I decide to join you again sometime, from somewhere, in the future. I'll be back in some form, so please stay in touch, and stay subscribed, until next time. Everett McConnaughey www. EVERETTPODCAST.c...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. Read: The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth Watch: Companies Face Backlash For Selling Juneteenth Branded...

Where do you choose to call home? Do you live in the same place you grew up or did you choose to move somewhere else? If you moved, why did you leave? What appealed to you when choosing a new place as home? ------------------- YouTube : KFXD Hometown Song Website : History of Idaho Broadcasting Foundation ------------------- Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Is it 1776 or 2022? Does the United States Constitution really fit in our current world? Are we prepared to go back to white christian men owning everything and everyone? Is that what the "God" in the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" would like us to do? Weren't men and women created equal? Don't we all have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? At what poi...

It's not a comfortable mental place, but have you ever thought about the negatives to capitalism? Join Everett as he reads a thread by Jason Kickel from Twitter about capitalism's exploitation of those of us not flying into space on the weekends. Read Jason Hickel's Thread Post Here Send us Fan Mail 📼 Are your family memories fading in a dusty box? VHS tapes don't last forever...

Florida's HB 1557, also known as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law Public school teachers in Florida are banned from holding classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity after Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, signed the controversial "Parental Rights in Education" bill. The...

Have you ever experienced a toxic mindset? It takes two to tango, Fake it until you make it, It's not worth trying, etc. Unhealthy or toxic patterns of thinking can develop from trauma, injury, and neglect. Common damaging mindsets include, “I'm always an outsider,” “I have trouble trusting people,” and “Everyone abandons me .” Therapy can disrupt existing thought patterns and help patie...

Scott Yenor made some statements about his opposing views towards feminism in America. This man is a college professor who stands against higher education ideals like colleges and universities, yet has personally and financially benefited from such an organization, Boise State University in Boise, ID. This first clip is from November 01, 2021 and is Scott Yenor's address at the second nationa...

My dad passed away following a 6 year battle against stage 4 congestive heart failure and colon cancer. He outlived the longest timelines of both terminal diagnoses by at least a year. This episode is a eulogy written by Everett McConnaughey as well as a life sketch written by his sister Neva McConnaughey. We promise it's uplifting, inspiring, and positive; but it might make you teary. Contri...

Apologies for a lack of new content recently. Everett's dad has entered his final days and hours. Everett's attention is understandably focused on family and work. We'll be back either by the end of the month or next year. Your prayers are appreciated! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Does the thought of managing your bills stress you out? You're not alone! Everett wants to share some personal advice that helped him go from $4,000 in credit card debt to 100% debt-free in just 4 years. Not only is Everett debt-free, but he also has enough savings to cover large emergencies and even borrow against that savings for purchases of high-cost i...

Last week I openly promoted Visible Wireless as a great new option in affordable and transparent cellphone service.  I have removed my past episode form public view because I had an experience that has left me uncomfortable suggesting services that are half-baked and faulty at best. I'm going back to T-Mobile, the original uncarrier and I'm going to be a post-pay customer again because a...

  UPDATE 10/5/2021: Visible by Verizon really messed up and took my phone offline for 19 hours with no explanation as to what happened or why. They really could not have cared about me as a customer. I have decided to go back to T-Mobile as a post-pay customer, and have removed my glowing review of Visible Wireless in this episode. I DO NOT recommend them to anyone for reliable service at any barg...