Of-By-For the People!

Of-By-and For the People! Is there a trend toward moderation and is that good or bad? Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide different perspectives - give historical context - model how to talk with those whom we may disagree with - tie foundational principals to today's headlines - PLUS, have some fun along the way. Pl...

Part 4 of our 5th Amendment with Eric Buchanan! You have the right to remain silent! Yes - I might have used a paraphrased quote from the famous comedian - Ron White! I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability! Love these deep dives on our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is...

TN State Representative - Robin Smith joins us on Of-By-and For the People! We talk about what it means to be a Republican now - has it changed - does it need to? How we talk to those we disagree with - cancel culture - and much more! The relationship between our federal government and our state AND between our county and our state! Morality and politics and much more! Conversations centered aroun...

Eric jumps on for a brief update on the ruling from the Supreme Court regarding the mandates. Some good news - some not so good news - and a few questions still remain! Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide different perspectives - give historical context - model how to talk with those whom we may disagree with - tie f...

Our 5th Amendment - Part 3 with Eric Buchanan! Due Process! Conversations centered around our Constitution and Bill of Rights with Eric Buchanan. We will break down the different parts of our Constitution and each Bill of Rights one at a time. PLUS - we will always make sure we talk about why and how they are relevant today by pointing to headlines or court decisions. Conversations centered around...

Sabrena Smedley is the District 7 County Commissoner and is running for Mayor of Hamilton County, Tn. Why does she want to be Mayor, what are the priorities for the county as she sees them, we talk about her resume, and more! Education - Infrastructure - Business growth - Saftey! Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide d...

NEW! A recap of Fridays oral arguments regarding mandates before the Supreme Court AND let's talk about Mass Formation Psychosis! How does group think affect us all? Just because you're a Supreme Court Justice doesn't make you immune to it. Let's talk about a few ways it has impacted both the right and the left! Really good conversation. Conversations centered around the American Experiment and ou...

Let's talk through some of the details and get some historical perspective on the mandates and the court cases with Eric Buchanan! Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide different perspectives - give historical context - model how to talk with those whom we may disagree with - tie foundational principals to today's head...

We are talking about the American dream! What is it? How has it changed, if it has? Has it been hijacked? How does capitalism and crony capitalism play a role in the pursuit of it? PLUS - why are we not allowed to ask questions or talk about things! Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide different perspectives - give hi...

We are talking about headlines - access to information - and our 'leaders' using the same old solutions to new problems (and maybe creating a few new ones along the way) Of-By-and For the People! Conversations centered around the American experiment. PLUS - we refer to one of our favorite books: 'Revolt of the Public: Martin Gurri Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Const...

Matt Hullander is a business owner - community leader - and now he is running for Hamilton County Mayor! In this episode Eric Buchanan and I pick his brain about his ideas - what are the main issues, as he sees them - and more importantly, why he wants to be Mayor! Education - Crime - Chattanooga/County relationship - infrastructure - PLUS, we have some fun along the way! Conversations centered ar...

Podcasts and Politics with Weston Wamp. Weston is running for Mayor of Hamilton County, TN and we discussed his philosophy around leadership and governing. PLUS - what we should expect from our government, our schools, each other, and we discussed his podcast - Swamp Stories! We also talked about the needed balance between having experienced leaders and newer voices/perspectives in our politics. C...

Our leaders/experts keep making promises that the goverrnment is not designed to do. They mislead - misdirect - lie and use the media to frame narratives that are not always in our best interest. They keep trying to implement old solutions to new problems. Let's talk it through. Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide di...

Yes - it's a sad state of affairs, but a meme led to this episode! The conversation ended up productive and interesting. The meme basically said that if you vote left/Democrat you are compassionate and if you vote conservative/Republican you are not! Well - Eric, Matthew, Clint, and Jason sorted it out! Enjoy! Conversations centered around the American Experiment from the conference table to the d...

Let's get the perspective of a few Veterans about Afghanistan - our military - and life! Conversations centered around the American Experiment from the conference table to the dinner table. Brought to you by The Rug Rack and Home Decor: www.rugrack.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week Matthew Durham and Clint Powell talk about CRT - is woke a new religion - and much more! Conversations centered around the American Experiment from the conference table to the dinner table. Brought to you by The Rug Rack and Home Decor: www.rugrack.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In this episode we talked about the cancel culture! Why is happening and the intended and unintended consequences! Conversations centered around the American Experiment from the conference table to the dinner table. Brought to you by The Rug Rack and Home Decor: www.rugrack.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In case you missed it - we are re-posting our July 4th DID YOU KNOW FACTS episode! This was informative AND a lot of FUN! PLUS - cool did you know facts about our country are always good! Conversations centered around the American Experiment from the conference table to the dinner table. Brought to you by The Rug Rack and Home Decor: www.rugrack.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The conversation that set up our other episodes centered around the Constitution and Bill of Rights with Eric Buchanan. We will break down the different parts of our Constitution and each Bill of Rights one at a time. PLUS - we will always make sure we talk about why and how they are relevant today by pointing to headlines or court decisions. Brought to you by Eric Buchanan and Associates: www.buc...

Talking with Eric Buchanan and Lynn Heady! They are co-chairs of Braver Angels TN! "What We Will Do to Hold America Together". How can liberals and conservatives work through their disagreements and find common ground! Conversations centered around the American Experiment from the conference table to the dinner table. Brought to you by The Rug Rack and Home Decor: www.rugrack.com This podcast is h...

In this episode we are joined by businessman, former police officer, and now host of the NEW podcast - 91What? Demarland Dean! We talk podcasting - police and our community - politics - and much more! Conversations centered around the American Experiment from the conference table to the dinner table. Brought to you by The Rug Rack and Home Decor: www.rugrack.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.f...

We see the quotes from the book '1984' all over our feeds, but when is the last time you have read/listened to it? Alexandra Theis and I (Along with our special guest Monica Perez – Host of The Propaganda Report Podcast) will give our take on the book and how/if it relates to the world we are living in today! This was a lot of fun and a little scary. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In this episode we discuss what is a Republican and Democrat? What do they stand for? What makes them different? We try to answer those questions and more! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In this episode Eric Buchanan, Clint Powell, and Brandon Lewis talk about the pros/cons of a minimum wage! Conversations centered around the American Experiment from the conference table to the dinner table. Brought to you by The Rug Rack and Home Decor: www.rugrack.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Our 5th Amendment - Part 2 including the idea of double jeopardy and much more! Conversations centered around our Constitution and Bill of Rights with Eric Buchanan. We will break down the different parts of our Constitution and each Bill of Rights one at a time. PLUS - we will always make sure we talk about why and how they are relevant today by pointing to headlines or court decisions. Brought t...