The common sense conservative

Federal and state land issues in Idaho 18.09.2024 24:21 ↓

Some political pundits and legislators want Federal lands in Idaho to be taken over. There is a huge problem with this. I explain it on this podcast.

Political boxes 06.06.2024 35:16 ↓

Recent elections, political boxes, and D-Day.

STP- Same 10 people/Paid political shills 26.03.2024 47:34 ↓

Letting you know who plays for what team and what they do with your hard earned money.

Update to teacher carry bill Idaho 26.01.2024 38:07 ↓

The devil is in the details. Again I am not against it, but it is really lacking forethought and detail. I break down our requirements versus the bill requirements. Tactical considerations are not being met.

Teachers, guns, and training. 25.01.2024 24:31 ↓

Talking about HB 415 and the low level of training it leans on.

PSYOP 12.12.2023 35:33 ↓

You are the victim of a PSYOP

How did we get here? 04.12.2023 51:17 ↓

My thoughts on how "we" as a state got into the political infighting mess that we are in.

School and Campus Security 30.03.2023 30:10 ↓

My thoughts on what will protect our kids.

National Divorce? ESA updates 08.03.2023 36:09 ↓

I am pouncing on folks calling for a national divorce, and following up on the ESA legislation. 

ESA legislation, libraries, and school boards and the legislation proposed. 17.02.2023 50:57 ↓

Reviewing legislative movement on local issues. 

legislative updates, a few bills, actions from legislators 30.01.2023 24:26 ↓

The usual suspects with the usual actions.

Wolves (not what you think) 17.01.2023 26:08 ↓

Were you raised by wolves? Starting to seem like it. 

Middleton City Councilman David Murray 12.01.2023 1:28:52 ↓

Getting to know the councilman, where he grew up, military service, his injury, and his role as councilmember. 

Gregory Graf Interview 06.01.2023 1:58:51 ↓

Greg dives into special interest groups in Idaho. The left and the right.  Video version on YouTube at The Common Sense Conservative

Current state of Idaho education issues 29.12.2022 27:22 ↓

School "freedom, School "choice", vouchers, savings accounts, predictions, school security, and CTE

December 19th testing again for video podcast 19.12.2022 11:32 ↓

A few new issues, and testing for video uploads to YouTube

Senator Chris Trakel 16.12.2022 1:23:07 ↓

We talk about his roots in Idaho, his military service. Family, PTSD, and the transition into the civilian world. His why on entering politics.

Special guests from Idaho Back Country Veterans with Dan and Kevin 16.11.2022 1:39:15 ↓

We talk IBV, politics, and more. Plenty of smack talk from three veterans. Explicit language.

New topics 27.10.2022 11:31 ↓

Short list of topics to be covered in the future, and how they will be presented.

Brian Brooks with the Idaho Wildlife Federation 08.03.2022 1:30:12 ↓

We talk, state V federal lands, chronic wasting disease, Fish and Game Dept. and legislators, and we touch on salmon and dams.

Candidate Debbie Critchfield talks schools and running for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 07.03.2022 57:34 ↓

We cover plenty in this episode. Misconceptions, her current race, CRT, unions, home schooling, CTE and more. 

Follow the money. How money and the student works, with the ISBA president. 17.02.2022 39:06 ↓

Learning about funding for our kids as it relates to education, and a few other education related issues. Special guest president of the Idaho School Board Association Jason Knopp.

Tax cut? Here is what we really need to talk about. 21.01.2022 3:59 ↓

Let's focus on the biggest impact on our property tax assessments and go from there. 

Voting scores versus being an effective legislator 12.01.2022 13:03 ↓

There is a difference in an elected official who can get bills passed and those who merely show up and vote and are more or less not effective. My thoughts on the process. 

State of the central committee 07.01.2022 15:48 ↓

My thoughts on Ada and Canyon County central committee.