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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the RM podcast, hosts Matt, Sam, and Shawn engage in a lively discussion sparked by listener questions. They explore the impact of foreign relations on the growth of the church, the role of workplace safety regulations like OSHA, and the implications of government regulation on AI-generated content. The conversation highlights the complexities of these issues an...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the RM podcast, the hosts celebrate their 99th episode recorded together in person. They discuss various topics including family dynamics, the implications of government subsidies on the automotive industry, the role of pharmaceutical companies in healthcare, and the principles of law and governance. The conversation highlights the complexities of market...

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the RM podcast, hosts Matt, Shawn, and Levi engage in a lively discussion about various topics, including the role of government in gambling, parenting, and the implications of monopolies in the market. The conversation begins with a light-hearted welcome back to Levi, followed by a serious examination of gambling regulations and the responsibilities of parents...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the RM Podcast, hosts Matt and Shawn welcome guest Levi to discuss various topics including political trust, civil disobedience, the healthcare system, and consumer rights. The conversation begins with light-hearted introductions and quickly transitions into a deeper discussion about the mistrust in government, particularly in relation to recent politica...

Send us Fan Mail The Thought Provoker: Matt: I recently learned that reusing a single use plastic water bottle or microwaving food in a plastic container is exposing me to micro- and nanoplastics . Some of these materials are toxic and can have lasting health effects. I am angry that corporations are allowed to put hazardous materials into products that could harm me or my family without some kind...

Send us Fan Mail Keywords voting philosophy, electoral college, popular vote, cultural narratives, faith and obedience, Caribbean travel, Dominica, Hurricane Maria, America First, soft power, education divide, global relations, foreign aid, political science, tourism, international relations Summary In this episode, Matt and Shawn discuss various themes including the significance of voting, the dy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the RM podcast, the hosts discuss the recent election results, focusing on the Republican sweep led by Trump. They analyze the factors contributing to this outcome, including the performance of Kamala Harris and the implications of gender in politics. The conversation also delves into the divisiveness within the church regarding political affiliations and the re...

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Send us Fan Mail Recorded before the election and intentionally not about the elections. Take a break from the election coverage. There is still plenty to talk about besides the election. We all support the winner, time to move on from the election.

Send us Fan Mail The Thought Provoker: We all make one last appeal for our preferred candidate in the election. This is our last episode before the election.  Here is my pitch for Kamala Harris: She is not Donald Trump  Trump is going senile   Trump will not support Ukraine  Trump will escalate violence in the Middle East  Trump is a convicted felon who is only trying to avoid future felony convic...

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts discuss their podcast's growing audience and make predictions about future listeners. They touch on recent events and tease upcoming topics. SpaceX vs Boeing Discussion: The conversation centers around SpaceX's recent rocket launch success compared to Boeing's struggles. They debate government funding efficiency and the merits of private e...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including their predictions for the recent conference, updates on Trump's criminal trials, insights from a recent political debate, tensions in the Middle East, the political shift among young women, the morality of abortion, and the implications of the Freedom of Information Act. The conversation is lively and covers...

Send us Fan Mail General Conference predictions: New Temples Speakers Other big announcements   Election Predictions: Who will win the VP debate? Will there be another Presidential Debate? Future unforeseen events? (Assassination attempts, Skeletons in the closet, Indictments/convictions?) Who will win N.C ., PA , GA ? I chose those states because they have the highest probability of mattering the...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the RM Podcast, hosts Matt, Shawn, and Sam engage in a lively discussion covering a range of topics from political dynamics within the Democratic Party to the importance of sports in American culture. They delve into the implications of recent events, including the case of Kirk Gibson and the moral obligations of sports teams like BYU. The conversation a...

Send us Fan Mail Mailbag:  One listener writes, “hey so interesting discussion about raffles in the church. I suspect the church’s policy has nothing to do with the morality of raffles and more to do with their legal non Profit status." Here is what the church says in the handbook . Here is what the church says about games of chance . President Hinckley had strong language about games of chan...

Send us Fan Mail Shawn is up first this week. The Ancient Tradition is a podcast hosted by Dr. Jack Logan who is a professor who has researched religious traditions throughout the world. In her study she found reputable scholars that kept pointing out similarities in all these traditions all over the world that indicate there was one original ritual system.  She references reputable academic schol...

Send us Fan Mail Mailbag:  BYU Football AD, Tom Holmoe must be listening to our podcast .  He answered that BYU has both a responsibility to uphold the honor code AND to win! The Thought Provoker: Sam is up first this week. Much has been made about my comments last week re Imagine Dragons, including several commenting that Imagine Dragons is one of the worst bands overall.  What makes for a great...

Send us Fan Mail Mailbag: One listener writes, “ I have heard a professor talking about his 13 points he uses to accurately predict presidential elections, is this dime Store political science, the real thing or something in between?” The Thought Provoker: Matt is up first this week. Many people are complaining that Twitter has become more divisive and less fact-based than before Musk purchased it...

Send us Fan Mail The Thought Provoker: Sam is up first this week. Trump recently stated that t ariffs are a tax on a foreign country . What do you think about tariffs?  Next up, Shawn.  Before Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris, Aaron Sorkin wrote an op-ed in the New York Times saying Democrats should nominate Mitt Romney: "Nominating Mr. Romney would be putting our money where our mouth is: a...

Send us Fan Mail Here’s the rundown for tonight. A listener from Texas texted” I usually dread election cycles but I’m really looking forward to it this time around with Sean, Sam, and Matt. I love your open minded example of listening to different ideas and perspectives. As a mom to 5 young adults all over the political spectrum, I feel like you are modeling a good pattern for how to navigate div...

Send us Fan Mail The Thought Provoker: Matt is up first this week. Some first-generation Gen Z Americans are giving up on the American Dream. Rather than a land of promise, they said, they see skyrocketing costs of living and health care, as well as loads of student debt and a chaotic political system. And just one generation in, some first-generation Americans said they’re moving out of the U.S....

Send us Fan Mail Mailbag:  There is a new way to reach out to the show. Have you heard of fan mail? Each episode at the top of the show notes there is a link to send us a text message. Reach out and let us know what you think. The Thought Provoker: Sam is up first this week. The party decides .   Next up, Shawn.  Watching all of our political leaders over the past few weeks has caused me to reflec...

Send us Fan Mail Trump Assignation Attempt. Members of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints should not condone violence The Thought Provoker: Matt is up first this week. Sam likes to tell me that I should support Donald Trump for president despite all of his shortcomings because he is the only person that can save our economy. Well, the Wall Street Journal has an article out this week t...