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In making a comeback with Candace Smith and Jack DeViney co-hosting, this episode marks a fine return to form for half of the duo; while Candace acquitted herself well with a keen drive-by diagnosis of the insanity of the moment in Israel and Gaza, DeViney manages only to spring to life later in the episode. And, of course Donald Trump is among the topics for conversation. We'd be remiss to not, a...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and Candace being their journey through the education ecosystem starting with Student Loans.  Candace and Nate begin by examining the difference over the decades from a inflationary standpoint, the political changes and feelings the Vietnam war brought on, and then finally the student loan crisis today.  No matter what side of the isle you...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast!  On this episode Candace and Nate dive into some of the modernly used isms in the world today. Of course many of these theories have deep history this episode explores them with some modern context.  These isms have become polarizing terms such as patriotism and nationalism. The team also explore other types of political, social and economic theories that have...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! On this episode Nate introduces a new but familiar voice Candace! Candace will become a regular voice on the ModState Podcast. In this episode Nate dives into how Candace thinks about the world. Throughout the episode Nate and Candace explore the state of the world and the US. Show Notes: 1) The God that failed Download ( 281 Pages | Free ) (pdfdrive.com) 2) W...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast!  It has been long overdue that John and Nate dive back into a good episode. As the New Year begins so does a new Republican led Congress. John and Nate pick up where they left off on Roe Vs Wade and the ongoing dynamic that is emerging in various States across the US.  Second, the team team dives into their analysis of the ongoing power struggles in the US Hou...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Nate rolls solo on this episode to discuss three major topics: 1) Gun violence 2) Roe V wade 3) The economy How do all of these things change perspective in November. If history prover Nate right it may not move the wheel....

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Much has happened since our last episode.  If you would like to wait for an exclusive episode on Roe V Wade please wait for the weekend or fast forward to about the 45 minute mark of this episode.  On this episode John and Nate dive into: 1) The Kentucky Derby Winner 2) The black hole that was photographed  3) Russian World Cup ban...should it happen? Disagree...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in whereever you may be listening. Send you comments to ModState@ModState.com or leave your comments here on Podomatic.  On this episode John and Nate explore the several items from the Elon Musk's hostile take-over bid, to why and what would make Twitter better.  Moving on the team explores the recent discussion of a fast entran...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always leave your comments on Podomatic or send them to ModState@ModState.com. On this episode John and Nate discuss the Ukrainian conflict, the confirmation to the SCOTUS, and the broader fast sprint to the right of the Republican Party.  As always thank you for your listenership.  Note from the managing editor:  "The lead image for this episode came from...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always send your comments over to ModState@ModState.com. Also leave your comments on Podomatic.  Special shout-out to listener Oliver who was briefly misnamed as Olivia on the episode. The team is glad it got corrected mid-podcast.  This episode consists of three major topics: 1) SCOTUS nomination hearing. 2) The state of the economy and the increase in int...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always send your comments over to modstate@modstate.com or on here on podomatic.  Nate has a solo moment where he discusses the current events here in America, abroad and some of his thoughts surrounding the support of Ukraine, current GOP messaging and opportunities.  As always the team will be back soon with normal episodes! 

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always wherever you are listening we appreciate you. On this episode the ongoing conflict in Ukraine dominates the discussion. John and Nate discuss the geopolitical perspective, potential outcomes and how this is different from other conflicts as the world has a front row seat with social media. Towards the end of the episode the focus turns to the domesti...

Welcome back to the ModSate Podcast! As always wherever you are tuning in be safe and thank you for listening.  In this episode John and Nate dive into a number of the important topics from last week. As the new year drives on Russia has amassed more troops at the Ukrainian border, negotiations have broken down and war seems imminent.  In other news the SCOTUS gave the Biden administration a parti...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast . As always thank you for tuning in!  On this episode John and Nate felt it only right to round out a long and at some times contentious year. From 1/6, Afghanistan, Covid-19 et al. this year truly did not disappoint.  The team reflects on their top stories from the year in the same true fashion you get from the ModState team every episode. Thank you for your c...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in from where ever in the world you are listening.  John and Nate dive into several important topics on this episode: 1) John and Nate debate their stance on how they would vote for the now passed Infrastructure bill. Biden had a win here, but how would the team vote? In the follow up the debate turns to a more granular discussio...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! Thank you or tuning in. Head over to ModState@ModState.com for more editorial pieces. Send your comments to ModState@ModState.com or here at Podomatic.com/modstate.  On this episode John and Nate dive into several stories, a discussion of the Rolling Stones followed by a discussion of debt ceilings and spending. It isn't always the most dramatic or exciting to...

Welcome Back! As always thank you for tuning into the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate make up for some lost ground and time. Thank you for sticking through the break as the ModState team waits for some much needed technological equipment.  On this segment today: Bizarre:  John and Nate dive into both the ongoing Biden DHS debacle at the border. Additionally, Nate sneaks in a discus...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast!  As John and his family race from the largest storm since 1850, Nate sites down on a lovely Denver Sunday to discuss his thoughts.  On this episode Nate begins with the developing tragedy across the US as Covid-19 cases spike. At what point did we lose the idea of Freedom with responsibility to Freedom without responsibility. Has the forest been lost from the...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in. Leave your comments below OR reach out ModState@ModState.com On this episode John and Nate discuss three major topics.  1) John and Nate reach out and discuss the imminent fall of Afghanistan after 20 years of American occupation. How should we feel about this? John and Nate reflect... 2) Next the team discusses the passage o...

WELCOME BACK! A warm and hearty thank you to those of you who stuck through the hiatus into this summer.  As always welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate untangle the events since they last met. Naturally the major focus is the Delta variant that is raging like wildfire through the US. So much of this has been incredibly political. Does this current time in history, w...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always reach out to us on Podomatic OR at ModState@ModState.com As tension rise in Israel and the Palestinians Candace Smith brings us up to speed on the current conflict with some historical context. Additionally, Candace helps Nate understand the difficulties that the Palestinians are facing while under the relative control of the Israeli government. Cand...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in. Leave your comments here or at ModState@ModState.com On this episode John and Nate begin to talk about the unrest Israel and Gaza. The tensions have reached an almost boiling over point. Next, the discussion moves to the French and British stand-off over fishing territory. The final discussion surrounds the ouster of Represen...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for tuning in. Leave your comments at ModState@ModState.com or at Podomatic. On this episode John and Nate dive back into the current political climate to discuss the state of affairs. Educational Segment: Inflation may not be an issue for the Fed right now, but it certainly is showing up in other parts of American life. What tools does the...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always thank you for your comments and concerns. Please leave your comments at Podomatic or at ModState@ModState.com On this episode John and Nate pontificate on several topics. The beginning of the conversation they discussed current events and a deeper dive into the outcome of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. John and Nate also discuss Russia, and the Mars...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in. Leave your comments, concerns, opinions at ModState@Modstate.com for a shoutout! On this episode John and Nate dive into several topics. The main focus of this conversation is the much jolt of capital to infrastructure projects, programs to build up the poor and middle class and of course....how it get paid for. This is a hig...