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All About The JoyPolitics Without Rage | Blake Fischer on Trust, Congress, and The Homeless ConservativeA candid conversation with Blake Fischer on rebuilding trust, cutting through outrage, and restoring self‑government.Politics shouldn’t feel like a loyalty test, but for a lot of people it does. We invited Blake Fischer, creator of The Homeless Conservative, to talk about why so many “exhausted citizens” are stepping back, how the parties lost their grip on governing, and what it takes to rebuild trust in a system that seems to reward outrage over outcomes. From his early days on a mayoral campaign to launching a podcast meant to add clarity instead of heat, Blake lays out...
2025-12-0745 min
World Ablaze with George FontesBlake Fischer - The Homeless ConservativeBlake Fischer is a political junkie and host of 'The Homeless Conservative' podcast. Blake and I have a 3 hour conversation about everything politics today in 2025 from Charlie Kirk’s assassination, to the state of the Conservative Party and Donald Trump, to Palestine, Israel, and the war in Ukraine. We leave no stone unturned in this discussion, so get ready for a conversation that you will definitely feel a part of and find yourself giving answers to our questions.Support our Sponsors!!!Click Here For Discounts!!!Support Me!!!https://buymeacoffee.com/worldablaze
2025-09-253h 33
Programming LionsEp.99 Charlie Kirk's Impact: Healing a Nation w/ Blake FischerWelcome to the Programming Lions podcast! In a special episode, the team hosts political commentator and podcaster Blake Fischer amid the aftermath of the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. The episode explores Charlie's influence and heroic status, current events, and the rise of political divisiveness. Blake shares his political journey, the importance of civil debate, and his views on contemporary violence and rhetoric in politics. The discussion also touches on the role of social media in amplifying extreme views and the increasing normalization of antisemitism. In the end, Blake offers valuable advice for the younger generation on understanding civics...
2025-09-1337 min
Going Beyond the Deal20 | Blake Balsamo | How to Avoid Burnout While Reinventing Your CareerWhat does it take to walk away from a secure, successful career in commercial banking to pursue something entirely new?In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. speaks with Blake Balsamo, Executive Director, Americas at i2i Logic. Blake shares how he transitioned from being one of New Jersey’s most well-known commercial bankers to helping transform the way bankers and clients interact through data-driven insights.From the challenges of leaving behind stability to embrace uncertainty, to his vision for the future of commercial banking in an...
2025-09-0252 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp094 - Gerrymandering Is Bad...Unless Democrats Do ItEveryone is shocked - SHOCKED - that the Texas GOP is trying to gerrymander congressional maps to advantage Republicans. As if Democrats hadn't already done their own gerrymandering in their states. Blake gets into the historical context of gerrymandering, the partisan nature of redistricting, and the challenges of achieving fair representation. The conversation then shifts to Trump's controversial firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, exploring the significance of economic data and the political ramifications of manipulating such information.Yeah, these are boring things to talk about - but they're important...
2025-08-1251 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp093 - Is Hyper-Capitalism To Blame for America's Problems?Blake and Patrick Trepanier discuss the themes of political engagement, federalism, and economic structures in America. Trepanier's book, 'American Restraint,' argues that hyper capitalism and wealth imbalances are significant issues facing the nation. They explore the role of Article 5 in proposing amendments to restore balance, the impact of the subprime mortgage crisis, and the challenges of housing affordability. The discussion emphasizes the need for civic engagement and the importance of understanding the complexities of capitalism and regulation in today's society. In this conversation, Blake Fischer and Patrick Trepanier delve into the complexities of manufacturing, immigration, and the middle...
2025-08-081h 32
Just A Dude PodcastJust A Dude and the Homeless Conservative with Blake Fischer - Part 2Send us a text
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In this conversation, Nathan Bollman and Blake Fisher discuss a range of political topics, including the January 6th Capitol riot, the need for political reform, and the impact of COVID-19 on public trust in government. Fisher shares his experiences as a conservative and his views on the current political landscape, emphasizing the importance of civic education and the need for better leadership. The discussion highlights the complexities of political beliefs and the necessity for open dialogue. In this conversation, Blake Fischer and Nathan Bollman delve into various pressing...
2025-06-252h 06Just A Dude PodcastJust A Dude and the Homeless Conservative with Blake Fischer - Part 1Send us a text
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In this engaging conversation, Nathan Bollman and Blake Fischer explore the complexities of modern conservatism, the impact of social media on political discourse, and the evolving landscape of political parties. They discuss the importance of political loyalty, the role of Congress, and the challenges faced by the education system. Fischer shares his journey as the host of the 'Homeless Conservative' podcast, emphasizing the need for open dialogue and understanding across political divides. In this conversation, Nathan Bollman and Blake Fischer discuss the polarization of media, the role of...
2025-06-231h 48The Homeless ConservativeEp089 - Trump, Israel, and Iran: What's next?In this episode, Blake discusses various pressing political issues, including the recent political violence in Minnesota, the complexities of immigration policy under the Trump administration, and the ongoing military actions between Israel and Iran. He emphasizes the need for both sides of the political spectrum to denounce violence and the importance of coherent immigration policies. The conversation also delves into the implications of Israel's military actions against Iran and the broader context of U.S. foreign policy.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context10:21 Immigration Policy and ICE Raids
2025-06-1949 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp088 - Can Science REALLY Be Trusted Anymore?Notes:Andrew Follett on XAnother Harvard Scandal Proves That Science is BrokenAndrew's other NR articlesBlake and Andrew Follett discuss the current state of science, focusing on the erosion of trust in scientific research, exemplified by a recent Harvard scandal involving a professor accused of fraud. They explore the issues of peer review, political bias in academia, and the pressures of funding that compromise scientific integrity. The discussion highlights the need for accountability and transparency in research, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has...
2025-06-051h 17
5AM PodcastThe Homeless Conservative: Blake Fischer on Politics, Resilience, and Social ChangeIn this episode of the 5 a.m. podcast, host Michael Klassen engages with Blake Fisher, creator of the Homeless Conservative podcast. They discuss the current political climate, the impact of social media on discourse, and the importance of civic education. Fisher emphasizes the need for a more nuanced understanding of political issues and critiques the media's role in perpetuating division. The conversation also touches on classical liberalism and the confusion surrounding political labels, ultimately calling for a return to foundational principles and better voter education. In this conversation, Michael Klassen and Blake Fischer delve into the complexities of modern...
2025-03-1938 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp079 - Trump's disdain for the law, our allies, and AmericansOnly 3 weeks in and I'm pretty sure Trump has crossed the rubicon into DGAF territory. I lay out why it's already very clear Trump does not care one bit about the law or the Constitution, the American working class, or our allies. He cares about one person and one person only: himself. I go over his Department of Justice's dismissal of the bribery case against NY mayor Eric Adams, his insane insistence that Ukraine must be punished for the war they started (spoiler alert: they didn't start the war, Russia did), and how nothing going on at...
2025-02-201h 04
The Joe Rooz ShowUnfiltered Politics: From Earthquakes to Independence (Ep. 19)Welcome to another engaging episode of The Podcast, broadcasting live from the Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass, Texas. This week, Joe Russiello is joined by his long-time friend and executive producer, Wayne Rankin, who shares his journey from Washington State and discusses the recent earthquake in West Texas. Together, they dive into a wide range of topics, including the current political climate, the role of President Trump, and the influence of figures like Elon Musk.Wayne and Joe explore the challenges of political correctness and the refreshing change of having a president who works for the people...
2025-02-181h 27
The Homeless ConservativeEp078 - The Political Misunderstanding and Distortion of MasculinityIn this conversation, I sit down with Jack Kammer to discuss the cultural perceptions of masculinity, the political landscape regarding young men, and the challenges they face in today's society. We explore the GOP's approach to engaging young male voters, the impact of single-parent households, and the importance of positive messaging for boys. The discussion also touches on the educational system's shortcomings in addressing boys' needs and the pressure young men feel regarding their earning potential. We discuss the complexities of masculinity, the evolving job landscape for men, and the importance of fatherhood in family dynamics. And while Trump...
2025-02-131h 43The Homeless ConservativeWelcome to The Homeless ConservativeI'm glad you're here! Here's a quick overview of what you can expect from this podcast.
2025-02-1201 min
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherThe Homeless Conservative: Blake FischerIn this episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with Blake Fischer, the creator and host of The Homeless Conservative podcast. Blake describes himself as a constitutional conservative who feels politically "homeless" in today’s climate. They dive deep into politics, faith, and media, all while challenging ideological silos in an engaging and candid conversation.
Blake shares his unique political journey, from growing up in Oklahoma and getting involved in politics at an early age to becoming a musician touring the country in a punk-rock band. His experiences shape his political perspective, emphasizing constitutional principles, independent thinking, and ho...
2025-02-071h 15Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherThe Homeless Conservative: Blake FischerIn this episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with Blake Fischer, the creator and host of The Homeless Conservative podcast. Blake describes himself as a constitutional conservative who feels politically "homeless" in today’s climate. They dive deep into politics, faith, and media, all while challenging ideological silos in an engaging and candid conversation.
Blake shares his unique political journey, from growing up in Oklahoma and getting involved in politics at an early age to becoming a musician touring the country in a punk-rock band. His experiences shape his political perspective, emphasizing constitutional principles, independent thinking, and ho...
2025-02-071h 15
The Homeless ConservativeEp077 - Trump's Tariffs on Mexico & Canada + Elon's DOGE Wrecking BallCovering the Trump administration is exhausting, quite frankly. Should we take everything he improvisation-ally says at a microphone seriously? Literally? Will today's executive order get rescinded tomorrow? Let's start briefly discussing why Trump's impromptu Gaza "plan" will go nowhere, despite knowing it will absolutely DOMINATE the news cycle. Then we move on to Elon Musk's DOGE crew taking over USAID and if critics are correct about the illegality or danger, as well as whether USAID is all good, all bad, or somewhere nuanced in between (spoiler alert: it's nuanced). Finally, is Trump's government employee buyout plan illegal?
2025-02-0653 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp076 - The Case for H-1B VisasLura Forcum from independentcenter.org and Gabriel Nadales from joinouramerica.org join me today for a discussion on H-1B visas. The discussion highlights the contrasting views on immigration, the skills gap in the workforce, and the political challenges in reforming immigration policy. highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of immigrants and the importance of fast-tracking citizenship for those who contribute to the economy. We touche on the shortcomings of the American education system in preparing students for the workforce, the significant presence of foreign students in STEM fields, and the cultural differences in attitudes towards education.
2025-01-3053 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp075 - Week 1 of Trump's Second TermIn this (long) conversation, Blake and Mackenzie catch up and discuss the significant political events surrounding Biden's final days in office, particularly focusing on his controversial pardons. They explore the implications of these actions for future presidencies and the potential precedents set. The discussion then shifts to Trump's early days in office, including the events of January 6th, and the broader implications of political violence in America. The hosts analyze the motivations behind these actions and their potential impact on the political landscape. In this conversation, Blake Fischer discusses various political themes, including the implications of political pardons, the...
2025-01-241h 50The Homeless ConservativeEp074 - Hegseth, TikTok, and WildfiresThe first two weeks of 2025 have been VERY eventful. I simply assume no one wants to listen to me talk about ALL the things that have happened, so I stick to talking about Pete Hegseth's questioning by the Armed Forces Committee this week, the horrifying LA wildfires, and talk about the so-called TikTok ban that's set to go into effect within days.
I probably should have talked about it being Biden's last week in politics, but I literally forgot he was still the president.
NOTES:
TikTok ByteDance...
2025-01-1659 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp073 - Democrats' Lessons Learned in 2024 - with Josh Lewis from Saving ElephantsThis is part 2 of a discussion with Josh Lewis from the Saving Elephants podcast. You can listen to part 1 of our conversation where we talk about the lessons we think Republicans should learn from 2024 on Saving Elephants here.
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It's officially 2025, and the new Congress has been sworn in and Donald Trump will soon be inaugurated for his 2nd term. But before we get too far into what comes next, Josh and I thought we'd take a moment to talk about the...
2025-01-071h 13
Saving Elephants | Millennials defending & expressing conservative values169 – Unsolicited Advice with Blake FischerWith the 2024 elections in rearview both parties are trying to grapple with what lessons they should learn. Who better to offer unsolicited advice than Josh Lewis and Blake Fischer, the respective hosts of the Saving Elephants and The Homeless Conservative podcasts? As two Trump-skeptical conservatives on the outside looking in, sure both parties are eager to hear their thoughts on how both parties should proceed in the elections ahead. In this episode, Josh and Blake take a deep dive into what went wrong and what went right for the Republicans in 2024 and what might help the...
2025-01-071h 10
The Homeless ConservativeEp072 - 3 BIG Ideas to Change the Government FOREVER!People keep saying 2024 was a "change" election, and I think Trump has a unique ability to bully Republicans in Congress into doing things they otherwise wouldn't. That's why I think he could change the federal government drastically for the better of the country - if he stopped being so narcissistic, vindictive, and foolish (yeah, I realize that's a BIG "if").
In this episode, I talk about three wonky ideas that might help make the federal government work better and have its trust restored in American voters: Enlarging the House of Representatives, moving agencies out...
2024-12-1958 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp071 - A Tale of Two Populist HeroesI'm having trouble wrapping my mind around the reactions to the assassination of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson. Even before the alleged perpetrator of the crime, Luigi Mangioni, was caught, he seemed to have more people cheering him on than calling him what he is - a murderer. But people don't seem to be splitting on it as Left/Right as expected, which is different than the similarly thrust into populist hero-worship of Jacob Penny, who was found not guilty this week of homicide. Though the two cases are wildly different legally, I worry about our country's populist...
2024-12-1258 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp070 - Hunter's Outrageous PardonTo the surprise of absolutely no one with even half a brain, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, over the holiday weekend - despite consistently telling Americans he would do no such thing as recently as a month ago. Not only for the crimes he was prosecuted for by Biden's Department of Justice, but for ANY and ALL crimes he may have committed for a 10 year period. The only other person in history to receive such a pardon was Richard Nixon.
Joe Biden is no different than Trump in his destruction of norms...
2024-12-0551 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp069 - We have SO much to be thankful forFor Thanksgiving, I'm giving you a shorter episode (you're welcome) with a few things I think we've lost site of being grateful for in America.
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- Ben Rector - Thanksgiving Song
https://open.spotify.com/album/1QFKtlmi2XoaEp5tqlgpiO?si=90f60588e3c040b3
- Yes, your USB charger probably has more computing power than the NASA navigation systems that took us to the moon
https://forrestheller.com/Apollo-11-Computer-vs-USB-C-chargers.html
- The US's poorest state (Mississippi...
2024-11-2726 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp068 - Do we really need bail reform?Now that the election is over, let's get back to talking about problems that need solving in our country. Or in this case, about solutions in search of a problem. Like how Illinois recently eliminated cash bail after getting rid of private bail decades ago. The criminal justice system needs some tweaking, no doubt, but it seems like Democrats continue to find ways to let criminals off the hook and increase crime. In some blue states, judges aren't allowed to detain people pre-trial based on their criminal history - only the current charge. Is this a good policy? Does...
2024-11-201h 06
The Homeless ConservativeEp067 - Why Were The Polls Wrong...Again?!How do polls keep underestimating Trump's support - three elections in a row? On this episode, my guest Brett Loyd and I discuss how polling works and why it's hard to perfectly predict an election outcome when we're so evenly divided 50/50. We also ponder if Republicans and Democrats will learn the correct lessons from the one poll that matters - how Americans voted on election day (spoiler alert, we're not sure they'll learn the right lessons).
President and CEO of The Bullfinch Group, Brett Loyd is a leading researcher and campaign strategist, being one of the few political operatives...
2024-11-141h 30
The Homeless ConservativeEp066 - Trump Defeats Kamala. What Happens Next?(My excitement for election day was crushed by waking up with some sort of stomach bug that has lingered into today, so apologies up front if I sound and look miserable. It's not all to do with Trump winning.)
The polls underestimate Trump support for a third election in a row, and he (most likely) sweeps all 7 swing states. Republicans have definitely taken the Senate and will more than likely keep control of the House.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris proved to be the terrible candidate I thought she'd be...
2024-11-0652 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp065 - The cases against Trump and HarrisIn the final week before the election, let's talk about how I think we're in trouble for the next 4 years - regardless of who is elected. Both Harris and Trump are promising domestic policies that would be very bad for the economy and Americans, and neither give me confidence in their potential foreign policies. So, frankly, I believe we'll be worse off either way in 4 years.
Some would call it pessimistic, but I think I'm reasonably realistic in my assessment. Either way, we'll at least (hopefully) know by this time in a week who will be the president so...
2024-10-301h 13
The Homeless ConservativeEp064 - What to Expect AFTER Election DayWe're less than 2 weeks away from the election it seems like we've been talking about for 4 years, now. Who will win? When will we know who won? Will either side accept defeat without spreading wild and unfounded conspiracy theories? In short, it's a coin-flip, not on November 5th, and not likely.
Also, is Elon Musk's multi-million dollar lottery illegal registering voters? And what the independent panel investigating the Secret Service's failures during the first Trump assassination attempt found and its recommendations to fix the agency.
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2024-10-231h 05
The Homeless ConservativeEp063 - Independents on the rise—what it means for the future of conservatismOn this episode, I speak with Adam Brandon from The Independent Center (https://www.independentcenter.org/) about how more Americans are ditching the Democratic and Republican parties and registering as Independents. How will these demographic and party platform shifts affect the U.S. political system, going forward?
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01:35 - Podcasts are under-40's primary news source
02:21 - The generational shift in America
07:22 - The rise of independents
15:09 - An example of bad polling data
16:15 - Prediction for Independents winning
19:45 - This is...
2024-10-161h 15
The Homeless ConservativeEp062 - Are Elections Really Being Stolen?Spoiler alert: No, they're not being stolen. Despite what you may have heard from prominent Democrats in 2000, 2004, and 2016, and Republicans in 2020, there's no evidence ANY of those presidential elections were stolen. And Trump is already laying the groundwork to blame his (potential) 2024 loss on noncitizen voting.
Why can't anyone just admit they lost?
Notes:
Four Things to Know About Noncitizen Voting
https://bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/four-things-to-know-about-noncitizen-voting/
Myths About Noncitizen Voting: Heritage Foundation Data
https://web.archive.org/web/20240915091824/http...
2024-10-101h 01
The Homeless ConservativeEp061 - A surprisingly civil and substantive VP debateLET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!! *checks notes* sorry, LET'S GET READY TO POLITELY DISCUSS POLICY DIFFERENCES!!! Vance and Tim Walz managed to do what their bosses couldn't; have a civil and substantive debate. Going into the debate, most predictions were completely off the mark about how bombastic, angry, and insulting it might be. It'd be nice if we had more of this kind of political discourse, but alas, it probably won't move the needle for either campaign, so I'm sure the lesson learned will be "never do that again!", unfortunately.
Also, will the east...
2024-10-0350 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp060 - What's Next for U.S. Policy in Ukraine and Israel?Maybe America's physical isolation from countries trying to invade or attack us makes us particularly less-informed about foreign policy than citizens on the other side of the world. I'm not sure, but figured it'd be a good idea to check in on the Israel/Hamas/Hezbollah/Iran situation as well as the Russia/Ukraine conflict.
Last week, Israel ramped up it's "escalation to deescalate" against Hezbollah in Lebanon by exploding their pagers and walkie talkies and striking known weapons storage facilities. This week, Ukrainian President Zelenski is in the U.S. visiting not just the U.N. G...
2024-09-2556 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp059 - Comparing Trump and Harris's Policy Proposals
Kamala Harris - Issues - https://kamalaharris.com/issues/
Donald J. Trump - Platform - https://www.donaldjtrump.com/platform
Trump RNC Platform - https://rncplatform.donaldjtrump.com/?_gl=1*nm9ll6*_gcl_au*MTcxODk2MjE5My4xNzI2NTkxNDk3&_ga=2.102404420.455320868.1726591497-1819617850.1726591497
Federal Reserve Economic Research Paper - https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/feds/files/2019086pap.pdf
Trump vs. Biden Tariffs - Tax Foundation - https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-biden-tariffs/
Kamala Harris Tax Plan 2024 - Tax Foundation - https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/kamala-harris-tax-plan-2024/
Trump and Harris Defense Policies - Brookings - https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-partially-convergent-trump-and-harris-defense-policies/
Defense Priorit...
2024-09-181h 10
The Homeless ConservativeEp058 - Let's talk about the debateFor only the 2nd time since her coronation, Kamala Harris faced the public without the aid of a teleprompter last night in the first presidential debate with Donald Trump. Kamala has enough vulnerabilities that any replacement level republican politician (or even the non-politicians texting me during it) could've knocked out of the park and her down a peg or two, but alas, Trump is not even talented enough to do so. Yes, the moderators were bad and unfair to Trump, but what's new in conservative politics? We expect the media to be biased. As my dad texted me during...
2024-09-1256 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp057 - How do we stop school shootings?This week saw another terrifying school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. After every tragic mass shooting, especially at a school, both sides go into a frenzy of emotional defending of their side and vilification of the other. Gun-control advocates demand we "DO SOMETHING" and accuse those not on their side of caring more about guns than kids' lives. Meanwhile, some on the right dismiss them as just an expected part of living in America. Both sides assign evil intent to the other, and we get nowhere.
This kind of violence SHOULD anger us. It's understandable to be...
2024-09-061h 14
The Homeless ConservativeEp056 - RFK Jr Isn't ConservativeI'm trying to figure out why Reaganite Republicans are no longer welcome in Trump's GOP, but Robert Kennedy, Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard - both far-left politicians who were disowned by Democrats - are welcomed with open arms. With positions on the transition team!
The enemy of your enemy isn't always your friend.
I talk about RFK Jr and Tulsi Gabbard's more outrageous claims and policy positions and how there's no upside to embracing them.
Later, I talk about Trump's further proven unfitness for office with his claim that if Jesus had counted the votes in California in 2020, he would...
2024-08-301h 05
The Homeless ConservativeEp054 - Trump Is Either a Liar or a Lunatic✅ Visit https://thehomelessconservative.com to sign up for email updates and check out other content from Blake!
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We all know Trump has an interesting relationship with the truth. But what if he believes the lies he tells? I think his behavior since Kamala Harris' crowing by Democrats might prove his mental competency is also in question - to be fair, in a different way we think of Biden's - but can we really say that a man who thinks the only explanation for Kamala pulling large cro...
2024-08-2144 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp055 - Arguing Jan 6 with a Passionate Trump Supporter✅ Visit https://thehomelessconservative.com to sign up for email updates and check out other content from Blake!
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00:00 - Intro - Opening Statement
07:21 - mConversation with Katherine Makinney about her organization09:43 - Was the 2020 election stolen?
13:07 - What happened January 6th?
30:13 - 3 specific Jan 6th cases
1:00:09 - Trump's inaction on Jan 6th
1:50:45 - Wrap Up
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Are the people prosecuted for the riot at the Capitol on January 6th hostages, as Trump calls them, or are they criminals? Are they patriots...
2024-08-211h 58
The Homeless ConservativeEp053 - Admitting I Was Wrong and the Vibes of the 2024 ElectionIn this episode, I confront a tough reality—I was wrong about what matters in the 2024 election. Kamala Harris' VP pick underscores that this election is all about vibes, not policies.
2024 has solidified as a "vibes election," where public sentiment (feelings, really) trumps detailed policy prescriptions, principles, and ideas. I discuss how media and social platforms distort our perceptions, creating a volatile environment where feelings can change rapidly and are easily manipulated.
I also critique both parties' focus on base politics, leading to a lack of substantive policy discussions. I analyze Kamala Harris' choice of Mi...
2024-08-0749 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp052 - Kamala Tries to Moderate (Via the Media)One week into Kamala Harris' presidential campaign and we still haven't heard anything from her other than teleprompter speeches - none of which address her very progressive stances she took in her 2019 presidential campaign. The campaign is telling us she's moderating, but we haven't heard that from her, specifically. So far, it seems that the Biden campaign's plan of hiding their candidate from press conferences, tough questions, town halls, etc continues - they've just swapped candidates. Am I wrong to assume it's because they also don't think Kamala is a good messenger for her own candidacy?
2024-07-3151 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp051 - Kamala's CoronationDemocrats get to change horses midstream and choose...her. In this episode I briefly touch on the events since last week - Trump's VP pick of JD Vance, his speech at the Republican National Convention, more damning evidence the Secret Service sucks at their jobs - and then get into President Biden announcing Sunday he won't seek a 2nd term in office. Within less than 48 hours of his announcement, it appears Kamala Harris has enough delegates to win the nomination at the convention. We didn't get to hear from anyone else, and no one got to challenge her for...
2024-07-231h 08
The Homeless ConservativeEp050 - Political Violence, Secret Service Failures, and a Chance to Turn Down the HeatOver the weekend, we were millimeters away from a successful assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The failures of the Secret Service seem obvious, and will no doubt be vigorously investigated. One attendee was killed, two are in critical condition, and Trump was hit in the ear. The shooter is dead, and while we don't yet know his motivations for trying to kill the Republican presidential candidate and former president, that hasn't stopped conspiracy theories on the Right and Left from being spewed without ANY evidence. On this episode, I dive into some examples of The US Secret Services recent...
2024-07-1556 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp049 - Biden's Struggles, Media Failures, and What Democrats Do NextThings haven't gotten any better for Joe Biden after his terrible debate performance. We're up to 9 Democrats in congress calling for him to stop running for a 2nd term, and he's even getting calls to step down from A-list Hollywood celebrities like George Clooney. Biden claims he's running, regardless. Will anyone - Biden, Democrats, the media - do the right thing? After lying and covering up his age-related issues for years, will people trust them ever again?
2024-07-1153 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp048 - We've had worse presidents. America will survive.I wanted to at least attempt to be a little more optimistic or positive for the July 4th episode, but it was difficult in the wake of last week's presidential debate exposing just how terrible the 2024 choice between Biden and Trump really is. All I see are warnings that "the other guy" will bring about the end of democracy in the press. The right does it with Biden, and the left with Trump. While both have terrible instincts and policies that can do real damage to America, I just refuse to believe November will be your last chance to...
2024-07-0342 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp047 - Biden's Disastrous Debate. Will He Be Replaced?Note: I'm going to edit down my 3.5hr stream watching and discussing the debate for Ep046 in just a bit, but the full stream is available over on YouTube.
I streamed myself and my friend watching the debate last night and did a lot of discussion of the actual substance of what Trump and Biden were saying during the debate, but felt I should do another show to talk about the aftermath of Biden's universally panned performance and what it means going forward. Normally debates don't move the needle a ton in elections, but I think this...
2024-06-2858 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp045 - What's up with all the antisemitism?In this episode of "The Homeless Conservative," I sit down with Amos Guiora to discuss the alarming rise of antisemitism and its parallels to the Holocaust, especially after the events of October 7. Amos, whose parents were Holocaust survivors, shares his research on the role of bystanders and enablers in both historical and modern contexts. We also dive into the spread of misinformation on social media, the complexities of Israeli politics, and the global impact of antisemitism. Amos's insights emphasize the importance of education and vigilance in combating hate. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these critical issues...
2024-06-191h 04
The Homeless ConservativeEp044 - Outrage Overload with David BreckemeyerJoin me for a chat with David Beckemeyer, host of Outrage Overload, about the wild world of political media. Ever notice how everything seems designed to make you mad? That's not by accident. Media and social platforms thrive on our outrage because it keeps us hooked and clicking.In this episode, we unpack how headlines and stories are crafted to grab eyeballs and ad dollars, often sidelining accuracy and fairness. David shares his insights on how to cut through the noise and stay sane in a media landscape that thrives on chaos.Learn how to navigate this madness, spot...
2024-06-121h 20
The Homeless ConservativeEp043 - Let's go to the comments sectionI'm wading into the comments section from YouTube to further expand on my views (and the pushback to them) on free speech, Ukraine funding, and my intolerance for Christians defending Donald Trump's morals.
2024-06-0548 min
The Homeless ConservativeEp042 - Thoughts on Trump's Guilty VerdictDonald Trump was found guilty of all 34 felony counts in the New York so called "Hush Money" trial yesterday. What does that mean going forward? Will the guilty verdict affect his polling in swing states? Will the perception of this case being lawfair convince voters on the fence to vote for him over Biden?
The truth is - we have no idea. But I thought I'd take some time to explain why I still think this case is the weakest of the 4 against Trump, and lay out some possible scenarios going forward.
2024-05-3138 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp041 - (Early) Predictions for NovemberOn Fridays, I'm the conservative voice on Ross Yerger's show "Up The Middle", where we discuss the week's political news with myself, Yergz, and Matt Diemer (the show's liberal opinion). We started discussing polling and how we have different opinions on if it's accurate or not. Ross thinks Biden will win in November, and I think all current signs point to Trump. Obviously a lot can happen in the nearly 6 months before election day, and at this point nothing would truly surprise me - but we talk about why we feel the way we do less than 6 months out...
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The Homeless ConservativeEp040 - Let's Talk About HomelessnessIf you live in any city in America, you might have noticed the steady increase of homelessness that's been happening since 2016. It's a complicated problem without any single cause or solution, and the current political climate is, we'll say, not exactly great at dealing with nuanced issues. So I spoke with my friend Adam Luck who is the CEO of City Care in Oklahoma City. City Care, among many other wonderful services, offers a no barrier night shelter for people who need a place to stay. We talk about many of the contributing factors causing homelessness and how governments...
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The Homeless ConservativeEp039 - More Anti-semitism on College CampusesThe anti-Israel/pro-Palestinian protests that started at Columbia University weeks ago came to an end this week when NYPD were called to remove protestors who had barricaded themselves in a building on campus. Regardless of whether the violent and anti-semitic parts of the protests involved students or not, it's disturbing to see a minority group like Jewish students being attacked for something they have zero control over. Are these protests doing anything to change minds? What's the point of demanding American colleges end a war half-way across the world in Gaza? (I'm possibly ignorant of the duties of college...
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The Homeless ConservativeEp036 - Biden "cancels" student debt to get votesRant incoming: Biden is trying to forgive student loan debt...again. The democrats are pretending the Supreme Court didn't already say this was illegal and now President Biden's is proposing the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) repayment program. This initiative, pegged at an eye-watering $475 billion over the next decade, follows closely on the heels of the Supreme Court's dismissal of Biden's previous HEROES act attempt, which was already a hefty $430 billion proposal. The Court's decision, which criticized the executive branch's overreach in unilaterally transforming significant sectors of the American economy, casts a long shadow over the legality and...
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The Homeless ConservativeEp038 - Why is college so expensive? I ask a dean.Why has college tuition skyrocketed to 150% above the rate of inflation over the last 40 years? People on every corner of political spectrums are pissed about it, too! It's one of many reasons I'm against the "cancelling" of student loans - it would further drive college costs up. So, why is college so expensive? Join me as I sit down with the Dean of Social Sciences from a local community college to get his perspective from inside academia.
We’ll explore everything from administrative bloat to government funding cuts, and discuss how technology and societal changes are making an impact.
We...
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The Homeless ConservativeEp037 - Iran's Humiliating Failed Attack Against IsraelOver the weekend, Iran fired over 300 drones and missiles at Israel. Half of them failed in the air. All but 5 were shot out of the air by Israel and their allies. By all measures it was not a success, but could lead to further escalation of tensions and conflict in the Middle East. Should Israel retaliate? Was the show of force without any real damage inflicted Iran's goal the entire time? What does all this mean for Biden and Trump in an election year?
I also get into the first few days of Trump's first criminal trial.
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The Homeless ConservativeEp035 - Shocking new report says Russia is attacking US officers with a strange new weapon- 60 Minutes/The Insider/Der Spiegel's reporting on the alleged connection of Russia's GRU in the attacks on US officers and their families known as Havana Syndrome, or what the government now calls anomalous health incidents. Last year's US intelligence report claimed it was "very unlikely" caused by a foreign adversary, but the reporting indicates a pretty clear connection to Russia. Is this a cover up from an administration constantly trying to "not escalate" conflict with our adversaries? Even adversaries who are violently attacking our high-performing intelligence officers on American soil?
- Chicago's progressive mayor has announced he's ending...
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The Homeless ConservativeEp034: ISIS returns, Biden's bad ideas for housing pricesFollow The Homeless Conservative on Instagram and Youtube for short-form content
On this episode, I explore these key topics: ISIS-K's attack in Russia, Biden's housing proposals, and the U.S.'s historic oil production in 2023.
First, I talk about the ISIS-K attack on Russia, and the ignored warning by the U.S. about the intelligence predicting exactly such an attack. How will this affect the war in Ukraine, if at all?
Shifting to U.S. domestic policy, I critique President Biden's housing market proposals. Despite intentions to lower housing prices, Biden's focus on...
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The Homeless ConservativeEp033 - Eco-Friendly Facade: The Surprising Environmental Cost of Electric CarsCan America’s cars be 100% electric by 2050? Democrats think so, but what does the data say? The Biden Administration just announced new regulations on car manufactures requiring 33-41% of their new vehicle sales to be fully electric by 2030 - and that’s less aggressive than their original proposals. But why are we in such a rush to make the switch to EVs when consumers still have doubts? And is it wise to add strain to an already aging and failing electrical grid? That’s a lot of questions - join me as I discuss the answers.
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The Homeless ConservativeEp032 - Recap: Biden's lies in the State of The UnionPresident Biden delivered the State of the Union address last week, and went full-on partisan campaign speech with it. It was full of lies, half-truths, and legislatively impossible promises. He would be better off throwing a lucky penny in a fountain and making a wish for some of his agenda than getting it through a dysfunctional and hyper-polarized Congress.
And the Republican response wasn't much better, thanks to the cringe-worthy performance put on by Sen. Katie Britt. And for all the talk about Biden's age and mental acuity, maybe we should take a look...
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The Homeless ConservativeEp031 - Super Snooze-day: What's next for the GOP?Normally political junkies like my neighbor Mackenzie and myself are glued to our TVs and Twitter (X, whatever) watching the coverage of Super Tuesday, but this year was...boring. We knew going into it Donald Trump and Joe Biden would ride their incumbency to easy victory. But what's next? Nikki Haley has exited the race, but will her voters show up for Trump in November, or will they remember that he and others have explicitly said anyone supporting her during the primary should be "permanently barred" from the party going forward?
It's going to be an interesting rest of...
2024-03-061h 19The Homeless ConservativeEp030 - Silent Witnesses: Confronting Institutional Complicity in Child Sexual AbuseFollow The Homeless Conservative on Instragram and Youtube
Note: Ep018 and Ep026 also covered the topic of sexual abuse by teachers, if you want some context for this episode's discussion
In this episode, I delve deeper into the critical issue of child sexual abuse by teachers, joined by Amos Guiora, a respected law professor whose work sheds light on the institutional complicity and enabling culture that allows predatory teachers, coaches, preachers, and doctors to continue their abuse. Drawing parallels to the Holocaust, an experience deeply personal to him as both his parents were victims, we...
2024-02-2856 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp029- Tucker: Russia's useful idiotRussia was all over the news this week. There was Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin, overshadowed by his propagandizing on behalf of the brutal dictator from grocery stores, subways, and fast food joints in Moscow. Then came the assassination of Putin's most outspoken critic, Alexei Navaldy, in the Siberian prison camp he was sentenced to die in for his criticisms. As if those weren't enough, we got Congress talking about Russian plans to fire nukes into space and take out commercial satellites.
I dive into all that and why it's such a bummer the new Right has...
2024-02-2250 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp028 - An elderly man with a poor memoryDespite Democrats and their media allies trying their best to convince us all Biden is running circles around the White House staff with the vigor of a man half his age, we finally got an official declaration from Robert Hur's special council investigation of Biden's mishandling of classified documents that simply found him to be an "elderly man with a poor memory". He misremembered his son's death by years, and couldn't remember which years he was vice president. If his memory is too bad to press charges, then why are we trusting him to be the commander in chief?
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2024-02-1554 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp027 - Border Deal or No DealIt was a particularly newsy week, so in this episode, Blake discusses the dead-on-arrival border deal, retaliation towards Iran proxies, and Trump not having immunity in his federal prosecution case.
Will Republicans be blamed for claiming the border is a crisis and then refusing to even vote on a border deal? Is the border deal only dead because Trump said it should be, or are there legitimate concerns? Is Biden scared of anything more than potentially upsetting Iran? Let's talk about it!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:23 Border...
2024-02-1446 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp026 - Sexual abuse by educators is an epidemicNote: We're discussing sexual abuse of minors by adults in this episode, hence the explicit rating. We do not discuss graphic details, but what we do discuss could still be disturbing to some listeners. While it is certainly a conversation I think parents should listen to, maybe use the ol' Airpods for this one.
Would you be shocked to hear that 1 in 13 kids will experience sexual abuse by a teacher before they graduate high school? That means something like 300,000 kids are being sexually abused each year - and yet we hardly hear about it. We are simply...
2024-01-3153 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp025 - New Hampshire: Unraveling Election Dynamics, Nikki Haley's Impact, and Crazy Scenarios!Join Blake and his friend Kris for a deep dive into the Nikki Haley's New Hampshire primary loss and what the short and long term impacts of a Biden vs. Trump rematch will be for the country. We get into some seriously ridiculous "what if?" scenarios in this discussion.
Key Topics:
02:08 New Hampshire Primary & Political Loyalty
08:09 Shifting Dynamics: Republican Party
17:08 Politics & the Need for Enemies
25:10 Leaders' Age & Decision-Making
31:43 Election Conspiracy & Gullibility
39:45 Unpredictability of the Election
48:16 Media Influence & Deplatforming
01:07:44 Nikki Haley: Campaign Impact
01:13:00 Legal Immunity & Witness Testimonies
01:17:30 Challenges: Winning Moderates & Independents
01:18:18 Predicting Crazy Election Scenarios
Takeaways:
Republican loyalty shapes support...
2024-01-241h 18The Homeless ConservativeEp024 - Ron DeSantis ends his campaignRon DeSantis has suspended his campaign just days after the Iowa Caucus. So, it's officially (barely) a two-person race between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. It seemed appropriate to talk about DeSantis' exit as voters go to the polls Tuesday in New Hampshire, so you get a bonus episode of the podcast this week. Hooray!
2024-01-2244 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp023 - Did Iowa matter?The Republican presidential primary voting officially kicked off in Iowa this week. And almost nothing was interesting about it.
Trump won by a gigantic margin and I'd argue neither Nikki Haley or Ron DeSantis gathered any momentum heading to New Hampshire next week. Will anyone drop out? Will either DeSantis or Haley change their strategies to try and actually win the nomination? Or are they just trying to get 2nd place and run again in 2028?
These are all questions I don't know the answer to, but let's talk about them anyway!
00:00 - Intro
00:55...
2024-01-1744 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp022 - Civics 101 with Will ReuschI talk with Will Reusch, a high school social studies teacher, about what we’re not properly teaching Americans about civics.
Will has his own podcast, Cylinder Radio, and you can find him on Instagram and YouTube. He is also working on a homeschool curriculum that will be released for the Fall 2024 school year. You can find more at williamreusch.com.
Takeaways
Teaching viewpoint diversity and encouraging critical thinking can help students develop a better understanding of complex issues.
Civic education should focus on teaching both rights and res...
2024-01-1056 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp021 - What to expect in 2024Full disclosure - I suck at making predictions. Politics just has too many variables to possibly be very right about predictions made months or a year in advance. Or, at least that's what I tell myself. So this is less of a list of things I think will happen, and more a list of things I think will be important to pay attention to in 2024 leading up to the November elections.
2024-01-0358 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp020 - Colorado says "no" to Trump being on the ballotI don't normally talk about things as fresh as the news that the Colorado State Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump can't be on the Republican presidential primary ballot, but this seems consequential enough to do so.
To quickly catch you up, the Colorado court is saying that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from holding elected office again because he took part in an insurrection on January 6th, 2021. Obviously, there are a lot of arguments about if January 6th was an insurrection definitionally, as well as if Trump directly took part in it. I've seen convincing arguments...
2023-12-2046 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp012 - The terrorist attacks in IsraelThe terrorist attacks in Israel over the weekend are completely inexcusable, but that won't stop some on the Left from making excuses for Hamas' vile war crimes.
Because everything these days is about sorting into political "sides", you may have noticed significantly different coverage of the attacks depending on your news source. I'm definitely not an Israel or middle east foreign policy expert, but I try my best to lay out a basic outline of the history of the conflict and highlight how absolutely horrible these terrorist attacks were. Keep that in mind in the coming weeks as attention...
2023-12-1347 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp019 - The fight for 2nd placeAs if Donald Trump wasn't up by 40-50 points in early primary state polls, the other 4 candidates fighting for second place (for which there is no trophy, it should be noted) got together to debate the important issues last week during the 4th Republican presidential debate. Unfortunately for them (Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, and Vivek Ramaswamy), Republican voters don't seem to care about issues or policies. Like, at all.
I'd be for completely abandoning this format for debates. It's ridiculous to allot someone 90 seconds to explain how they'd fix healthcare, or the wars in Ukraine and Israel...
2023-12-131h 10The Homeless ConservativeEp018 - 300k STUDENTS are abused annually by TEACHERS in the US.I promise I checked the math (I had great math teachers).
A Department of Education report from 2004 estimated that 7.5% of students in America are sexually abused, with contact, at some point in their K-12
≈53,000,000 students in K-12 in the US
÷ 13 (because it happens sometime in the 13 years they're in school)
x 7.5%
= 305,769 (if we're being exact) per year
That number makes no sense to me because I figured if 300,000 kids were being sexually assaulted by teachers surely we'd hear more about it in the news, right? Even accounting for the report's 4 percent margin of error, the number would still be som...
2023-11-2943 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp017 - Profiles in a lack of political courageSubscribe here, on Instagram, and check out my free newsletter on Substack
I had to do a solo episode just to talk about the various things on my mind. I jump from the state of the Republican presidential primary post the third debate, move on to talking about the seemingly inevitable Trump/Biden rematch and how despite huge chunks of the country and people within the parties thinking neither are good nominees, no one is standing up and proclaiming that the emperor has no clothes. And then I dive just briefly into how Republicans have no coherent...
2023-11-151h 05The Homeless ConservativeEp016 - How unattached men are driving the opioid crisisThe opioid crisis has been slowly getting worse over the past decades, but seemed to reach a critical mass during COVID. Even though opioid related deaths had been growing every year, 2020 still saw a 37% increase in deaths (68,630) over the previous year (50,042). 2021 saw even more opioid overdose deaths.
One demographic overrepresented in these deaths of despair is single prime-age men. Patrick Brown and I discuss the causes and possible solutions in this episode.
Patrick T. Brown is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, where his work focuses on...
2023-11-0846 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp015 - How can we stop mass shootings?The most recent active shooter attack in Maine brought out the calls for so-called “common sense gun control laws”, which is understandable in the aftermath of a tragedy. The Left typically demands the usual list - ban AR-15s, require universal background checks, repeal the 2nd amendment, etc. and accuse conservatives of not caring about innocent civilians dying. I thought it would be a good idea to go over some of the data about mass shootings and talk about the proposed solutions for this very specific type of violence. Do we have any proof they’d prevent future active shoote...
2023-11-011h 09The Homeless ConservativeEp014 - What's going on with Republicans and the Speaker of the House?UPDATE: I recorded this Tuesday night, and so of course, it's slightly out of date. Since recording Republicans selected Mike Johnson of Louisiana to put forward as their Speaker candidate. In case you were wondering, he's all-in on the stolen election narrative, so while I'm sure he'll have Trump's support, he probably can't get what the press keeps calling "moderate" Republican votes (I guess "moderate" meaning "non-stolen-election-narrative-pedaling").
The House of Representatives has been turned into the most boring of reality competition shows. After ousting Kevin McCarthy a few weeks ago, Republicans have now put forth four different candidates for...
2023-10-2549 minThe Homeless ConservativeEp013 - Political Potpourri with CourtneyMy friend Courtney and I had originally planned on talking about Ukraine, but we completely derailed and talked about almost everything BUT Ukraine.
0:00 - Intro
2:16 - What's wrong with primary voters?
5:47 - It's the economy, stupid!
9:45 - How is the President important in the shaping of ecomonic policy and budgets in Congress?
00:11:53 - Is it concerning that the US is $33 Trillion dollars in debt?
16:21 - How's the economy doing in late 2023?
40:14 - Are there unintended consequences to the left's green policies?
1:10:12 - Why does it seem like neither party has real leadership?
2023-10-241h 34The Homeless ConservativeEp011 - Let's talk about the second Republican debateMy neighbor Mackenzie joins me again for a discussion about how her favorite candidate, Ron DeSantis, and others did in the second Republican debate.
Did anyone stand out? Does any of this matter when Donald Trump is absolutely crushing this group of candidates in the polls? We're not sure.
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