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Many politicians like to refer to the opinions of “the American people” as if we are some monolithic group, and we all agree with the speaker; obviously neither are true. A more reality-based discussion would recognize and respect that we are 300+ million people with different experiences, perspectives, and opinions. Towards that end I speak with SOME AMERICAN PEOPLE about what they think are the three most important issues in our country today, how well our elected leaders are addressing those issues, and what they, and we, could be doing better.
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 16, 2024
Clarence
In the first half of my conversation with Clarence I made reference to a Supreme Court case, but could not recall the name of it. The name of that case is Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission (2010), commonly referred to as simply Citizens United.
Clarence also made reference to the "Great Law of Peace". We did not discuss this at the time, but from my subsequent and cursory research I found that this was an agreement, or Constitution, among the five (later six) previously warring Iroquois nations to form the Iroquois Confederacy. Many consider this to be a basis for, or at least a major influence on, our U.S. Constitution. In 1988 Congress passed a resolution to recognize this influence, although there is less than 100% consensus among scholars and historians on this point.
As always it's a good idea to do your own research.
Galena, Kansas
June 14, 2024
Aaron
I chatted with Aaron in his shop, Gearhead Curios, on Route 66.
Springfield, Missouri
June 13, 2024
Jessee
St. Louis, Missouri
June 12, 2024
Janelle
Chicago, Illinois
June 10, 2024
Haley
Washington, D.C., National MallNovember 5, 2025Leann
Washington, D.C., National MallNovember 5, 2025Keith
Washington, D.C., National MallNovember 4, 2025Rick
Washington, D.C., National Mall, Washington MonumentNovember 4, 2025 Cheryl and SteveCheryl and Steve are from Texas, spent several years living in England, and now live in Boston. They discussed their opinions about Healthcare, Technology, and the importance of recognizing how much we have in common.
Washington, D.C., MLK MemorialNovember 3, 2025 Jacob
Washington, D.C., National Mall November 3, 2025 AliApologies for some difficulties with my mic.
Washington, D.C., National Mall November 2, 2025 Ava Ava is the youngest guest that has spoken to me for Some American People. She discussed her opinions about homelessness and education.
Washington, D.C., National MallNovember 2, 2025DustyDusty has some opinions about how well the government and the CDC are addressing lung cancer.
Washington, D.C., National Mall
September 2, 2024
Sophia
Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia
August 25, 2024
Carlton
I met Javi and Carlton in Piedmont Park. They chose to have separate conversations for the podcast. My conversation with Javi was the previous episode.
Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia
August 25, 2024
Javi
I met Javi and Carlton in Piedmont Park. They chose to have separate conversations for the podcast. My conversation with Carlton will be the next episode.
Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia
August 25, 2024
Grace
Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia
August 24, 2024
Marshall
Among his other thoughts, Marshall mentioned that some of the things he sees people do in the world today lead him to think the comic-book villains of his youth are more realistic than he previously thought.
Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia
August 24, 2024
Tatiana
Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia
August 24, 2024
Rebecca
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