Jessea L Vaughan

Jessea's Fireside Chats

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This is a conservative podcast with a little humor sprinkled in. In each episode, I will discuss a political or philosophical phenomenon or issue that needs attention with the hope that you will enjoy it or at least become a more informed citizen.

Author

Jessea L Vaughan

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News

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Latest episode

May 7, 2026

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Episodes

Hantavirus, Immortality, and the First Amendment 07.05.2026

I discuss the hantavirus outbreak, Brian Johnson, and First Amendment auditors

Ben Shapiro and the Vanishing Views 04.05.2026

I discuss my thoughts on Ben Shapiro and the Daily Wire's recent hardship and what it might teach us

This War Needs to End 04.05.2026

I discuss the economic policies that have created inflation, the very thing Trump railed against

Debunking Evolution and Dinosaurs 04.05.2026

I revisit the themes I discussed in my previous episodes debunking evolution and dinosaurs and discussing the problems with "de-extinction"

Ugly Tourists 14.04.2026

I discuss the so-called ugly American phenomenon, the treatment of animals, and the way people treat God

Automatic Draft Nonsense 14.04.2026

I discuss my thoughts on automatic draft registration, language learning, and a few other things

How to Resist Metric Intrusion 14.04.2026

I provide some practical steps to resist metric intrusion in daily life and speech

Mental Health Revisited 05.04.2026

I clarify and refine some things about mental health, racism, and metric

State of the Union, etc. 29.03.2026

Commentary on the State of the Union and some other announcements

Liberty is. Anarchy 14.02.2026

I discuss common sense, seatbelts, and the difference between small-govt liberty (which I support) and complete anarchy (a total disaster that never ends well)

Aliteracy Explained 25.01.2026

Aliterate people are those who can read but choose not to. Whilemost people aren't fully literate, Americans are not reading nearly as much as they used to, and it's actually a complex and concerning problem

Autistic Barbie 14.01.2026

I discuss my thoughts on the new autistic Barbie because I'm conflicted but I don't love it

What's Going on in Venezuela? 11.01.2026

What's going on in Venezuela? (And in general, honestly.)

We Are Not Dogs 01.01.2026

I discuss my thoughts on euthanasia, right to try, and the metric system

The Problem with Globalization 07.12.2025

In this episode, I discuss the problem with globalization and progress for its own sake, as well as my thoughts on striking, redistricting, and kid-free weddings

Speech and Expression Revisited 13.11.2025

I discuss my thoughts on Target's smiling policy and call for a clear definition of what constitutes a threat to better balance safety and freedom of speech

God and Family 13.11.2025

I discuss my thoughts on the Kim Davis case and d modern society's values

Christmas PSA 13.11.2025

It's that time of year again! Don't be afraid to say merry Christmas

Fiat Failure: The Death of the Penny 13.11.2025

I discuss the devaluation of our currency and how it has led to the retirement of the penny

Foreign Affairs 28.10.2025

In this episode, I discuss US intervention in foreign affairs and the treatment of foreign terrorists

Redistricting, Gambling, and the White House 28.10.2025

I spend most of the episode talking about congressional districts, but briefly mention the White House ballroom and my thoughts on gambling

No Kings? More Like No AI Girlfriends 20.10.2025

I discuss my thoughts on the "no kings" movement and overreliance on AI

Fascism: Communism's Evil Twin 17.10.2025

I further elaborate on my claim that communism and fascism are basically the same. The difference is skin-deep because radicalism distorts the original ideology beyond recognition in a phenomenon i call ideological fade

False Equivalency in Criminal Convictions 14.10.2025

I discuss the idea that convicting someone of the wrong crime is unethical and propose we should do away with plea bargaining

The Middle East and US Interventionism 14.10.2025

I discuss my thoughts on the Middle East and suggest that the US should use the end of this conflict as a golden opportunity to stop intervening in foreign affairs

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