The truth is a funny thing. And I don’t mean funny, ha ha. I mean, funny as in peculiar. Right now, we live in trying times. Many people believe the truth doesn’t exist. They believe what they want to believe, and don’t care what anyone else thinks. But sometimes, it’s absolute. It’s been a challenging…
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Today is Dolly Parton‘s birthday. It’s her 80th. And the governor has proclaimed that it’s Dolly Parton Day. That makes some people very happy, and it’s rubbed others the wrong way. Because it’s also a federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. And of course, this is getting political. Some in Tennessee would rather we…
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The new year is upon us. 2026 is finally here. But many people, myself included, are worried about what the coming year will bring. The midterm elections will be a primary focus on social media throughout the majority of the year. And it doesn’t matter your politics, it’s going to be very contentious. If you’ve…
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I have always loved election coverage. It doesn’t matter if it’s on TV, the radio, in the newspaper, or online. To me, it’s like watching sports. But there’s one phrase that always comes up in election coverage, in political conventions, and even on the floors of our government that’s always puzzled me. It’s when someone…
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If you’ve listened to the podcast for any length of time, you’ll often find my media and journalistic background coming through. Due to my years of experience working in the newsroom, I strive to avoid showing bias on any subject. That’s why I’ll rarely take a stand on any issue. My politics, morals, and philosophies…
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Some are saying that we are experiencing more hatred right now than at any other time in the history of America. I haven’t been here for nearly 250 years, but I sometimes wonder if it’s true. It’s challenging to compare how everyone truly felt during the civil rights era, World War II, or even the…
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I sometimes think we’re a country that’s become obsessed with winning and losing. But more importantly, we sometimes get more joy when others lose. I notice this phenomenon frequently in sports and, of course, in politics. Over the weekend, it was the kickoff to the college football season. One team wins, one team loses. However,…
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What’s that old saying: two’s company and three’s a crowd? I suppose that’s the way you could view American politics and our two-party system. The Democrats and Republicans have done all they can to minimize any other parties coming to predominance. As you know, it wasn’t always Democrats and Republicans. Initially, there were the Federalists…
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When we’re shopping, we’re always looking for a deal. We’re conditioned to look for sales or price reductions. Big box stores like Walmart and Target have conditioned us to look for the big sign shining a spotlight on our opportunity to save. But in recent weeks, news stories told to prepare for increases due to…
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It’s been a little over a month since our presidential election. And I think our societal divide is getting worse. There is no middle ground anymore. And it’s not just America that is experiencing this divide. Many countries across our world are facing the same dilemma. But one thing tells me it could get worse…
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