Episode 053 kicks off with some big cultural and political headlines, starting with Jelly Roll being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry—and receiving a pardon from the Tennessee governor, sparking a broader conversation about redemption and second chances.
We then shift to geopolitics and energy as Venezuela faces a tightening oil quarantine, breaking down what it means for global supply, U.S. foreign policy, and Trump's message to Maduro.
On the domestic front, we dig into the auto industry as Ford Motor Company shutters its Lightning EV plant in Kentucky, raising serious questions about electric vehicle demand, government incentives, and whether the EV push is outpacing reality.
We wrap the episode by responding to comments made by Texas State Representative Brent Money in Episode 052—clarifying our question, expanding on the negative impact of expanded homestead exemptions on local schools, and continuing the conversation around Texas politics and accountability.
As always, it’s unfiltered discussion, real context, and straight talk without the corporate media gloss.
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00:00 Opening & Cigars
10:25 Jake Paul Fight
13:15 Jelly Roll has a great week
21:03 Texas school population numbers released
28:47 WB buys Netflix
32:03 Lake Mead at historic lows
38:18 Venezuela Oil Quarantine
48:06 Ford shutters Kentucky EV Plant
1:03:57 Historical Society sues Trump over the Ballroom
1:08:18 Expanded discussion on school finance (follow up from Episode 052)
1:23:16 Smoke Sessions
