"That's It, That's All!" with Shawn Gumataotao

In this special episode-a look at Agenda Setting Theory. This podcast is taken from one of my college lectures that discusses the impact of this important mass media theory. Take a listen.

In this episode, a interesting tale of two members of the United States Congress and how their paths converged over a cookie delivery. The podcast looks at how a statement about a US Territory became viral and the fall out that ensued-just another event in the crazy that has been Washington DC as of late. 

In this episode-The Government of Guam reported its first case of the coronavirus to island residents and federal officials on March 15, 2020. We explore the year that was of COVID-19 emergency response efforts in the US Territory and the pivot towards recovery from the global pandemic.  

On March 8, 2021, Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero delivered her third State of the Island Address. What does her major policy speech tell us about the year that was and what does her vision mean for the US Territory for the next year? This episode takes a critical and informed look at the direction of Guam’s Executive Branch of Government into Decision 2022.

In this episode-March 2, 1521. The date that brought the Age of Discovery to Guam and the Mariana Islands Archipelago. A reflection on the event 500 years ago that has forever changed the culture, customs and independence of an island in Micronesia. 

In this episode-Senators hold the first Session of the 36th Guam Legislature. The podcast looks at the results or debatable results as the US Territory nears one year of dealing with the social and economic impacts of the ongoing global pandemic.

In this episode, US States and Territories are easing pandemic related restrictions-Guam is about to make yet another shift in the COVID-19 Response. The podcast looks at the island's system of readiness and the role of the Governor of Guam and her medical advisors as the public health emergency continues in Micronesia.

In this episode, news of the fallout continues as the region is rocked to its core as the nations of Micronesia have left the Pacific Islands Forum. The podcast examines the causes of the rift and perspectives on how "The Pacific Way" has been impacted. Thanks in advance for listening.

In this special episode-Turning 50 Years Old from a new member of the "50-And-Over" Club. The podcast features random thoughts on being middle age, a unique bit on ageism and other tangents. What is the big whup? Take a listen.

In this episode-US policy makers are again considering an increase to the federal minimum wage. The podcast looks at the impacts to the US Territories to include efforts by the Guam Legislature to legislate a delay to a local wage increase in the midst of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

In this episode-With the new year and COVID-19 vaccines, comes students going back to class during the pandemic in America. The podcast examines recent news on American counties making the move back to traditional learning and the how the US Territories are adjusting to the new normal in education.

In this episode-A unique look at the upcoming inauguration of the President of the United States of America and the impacts of the event for the US Territory of Guam.

In this Bonus Episode, Shawn Gumataotao gives an update on the second impeachment of President Donald Trump in the wake of unrest on Capitol Hill last week that concluded the 2020 Election Process.

In this episode-insight into the on-going global pandemic and a different take on the way forward for citizens of the world facing COVID-19 head on.

In this Bonus Episode, Shawn Gumataotao gives his take on the unrest on Capitol Hill as the Joint Session of Congress was underway to complete the 2020 Election Process for President of the United States of America

In the Premiere Episode, Shawn Gumataotao gave his take on who he felt would lead the Guam Legislature. In this bonus material, he provides an update on the news of the leadership from both sides of the aisle and what this may mean for the Branch in the next two years.

2021 means a new year and a new set of faces to guide the legislative branch of the Government of Guam. A close to home look at the Guam Legislature.

A brief welcome to the newest podcast, "That's It, That's All!" with Shawn Gumataotao