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Independent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtDEMOCRATS REACT To Cory Booker Breaking All Time RecordEarlier, I joined independent journalist, Natalie Bencivenga, for a conversation about:- Cory Booker’s 25 hour filibuster- Where the Democrats are doing the right things- Where Democrats can improve- Wisconsin Supreme Court election- Special elections in Florida- The 2028 Presidential election- And more0:00 - Cory Booker's 25 Hour Speech5:10 - What More Should Democrats Do?10:00 - Can Democrats Pick Up Angry Trump Voters?11:14 - How Is Pennsylvania Feeling About Trump?15:16 - Th...2025-04-3023 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtMontana Representative SJ Howell Says DEMOCRATIC PARTY Needs To FOCUS On Its FUTURE VisionSJ Howell - Democratic Legislator HD 100 - Montana State LegislatureSJ Howell was recently re-elected to the Montana State House of Representatives, for their 2nd term.Howell was elected in the 2022 election to the 95th district, making them the first non-binary person to be elected to the state legislature in Montana.SJ is also the Executive Director of Catalyst Montana - which uplifts low-income and marginalized Montanans through community organizing, policy advocacy, research, and leadership development.SJ is currently sponsoring legislation in the Montana House, that will improve an...2025-04-2245 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtItaly Prime Minister Says They Will STOP 🛑 WEAPONS To IsraelAccording to Italian news agency, ANSA, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni revealed on Tuesday during a debate at the Italian Senate that, following Israel’s invasion of Gaza in October last year, “the government immediately suspended all new export licences, and all agreements signed after October 7th were not implemented”. Stating that the authorisation of arms export licences are being “analysed on a case-by-case basis by the competent authority at the Foreign Ministry”, the Italian Premier declared that “we have blocked everything”. Meloni also acknowledged that the policies of her government are “much more restrictive than that applied by our partners – Franc...2024-11-2408 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtMaking Montana AFFORDABLE Again - GOP Policies Called Out By Lt. Governor Candidate Raph GraybillDemocratic governors were in control of Montana for 16 years prior to Greg Gianforte winning in 2020. Gianforte is seeking another four years for the Republicans, but Democrats are pushing for change. Ryan Busse is running for the position with his Lt. Governor, Raph Graybill. Speaking in Glendive this week, Graybill accused Gianforte of raising property taxes and creating hardships for low-income families. “Greg Gianforte raises property taxes on Montana homeowners by as much as 111 percent. The best advertising for the Busse-Graybill campaign that’s ever occurred is the government sending out tax bills to folks,” said Graybill. Related article: https://www.kf...2024-11-0327 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtNo One Can AFFORD To Live In Montana - Democrat Candidate Busse Takes AIM At GOP Governor GianforteBusse, 54 as of Election Day, spent 25 years working as a salesman for the firearm company Kimber. He left his position as vice president of sales in 2020 and published a memoir, “Gunfight,” criticizing radicalization in the firearms industry the following year. Busse, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and grew up on his family’s ranch in northwestern Kansas, has lived in the Flathead Valley since 1995. Busse has said his time in Montana has helped shape his identity as an environmental and conservation advocate. He previously served as a volunteer board member and board chair for both Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Mo...2024-10-2922 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtMontana Town CRIMINALIZES Homelessness - Possible Jail Time For Urban CampingUrban campers will find themselves with a strict new set of rules to abide by in the city of Bozeman in the coming months. Going forward, the commission is expected to formally adopt ordinance 2172, which sets an expiration date on urban camping in the city, and until then gives the city manager full authority to move campers to wherever he sees fit and creates a permit system that includes $25 per month fees. Permits would be granted for up to 30 days, with renewals considered on a case-by-case basis. The ordinance criminalizes urban camping in Bozeman on Nov. 1, 2025. The new rules...2024-10-2823 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtIs JD Vance More Dangerous Than Donald Trump? Is He The Future Of The Republican Party?In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s disastrous performance in his first—and perhaps only—debate against Kamala Harris, Republicans kept bemoaning their candidate’s lack of discipline. Instead of talking about inflation or immigration or, for that matter, any basic needs or concerns of ordinary Americans, Trump spent 90 minutes raving about crowd sizes and lying about immigrants eating dogs and cats. “He [is] right on policy but can’t keep to a message,” one House Republican told The Hill. “Many are disappointed he couldn’t stay focused or land a punch.” Staying on message, in other words, isn’t Donald Trump’s deal...2024-10-2012 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtSupreme Court REMOVES Jill Stein From Nevada BallotThe Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid to put Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein on the Nevada general election ballot, leaving in place a lower court decision that excluded the party from the vote. The Supreme Court denied a request from the Nevada Green Party to toss out a lower court injunction that blocked its candidates from appearing on the general election ballot. There were no noted dissents. The dispute involving the Nevada Green Party was brought by the Nevada State Democratic Party, which sued in June to challenge the Green Party's access to the ballot. Nevada...2024-10-1710 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtOver 600 Civilians Dead As Israel Launches MASSIVE STRIKE Into LebanonAt least 569 people, including 50 children, have been killed and 1,835 wounded in Israel’s fierce bombardment of various parts of Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Lebanon’s Hezbollah fired a barrage of missiles at Israeli air bases and attacked a naval base with drones in response as world leaders and the United Nations called for urgent de-escalation. Israel’s top army commander tells troops: “Your entry will show Hezbollah what it’s like to meet a professional combat force,” as he touts a “possible” ground invasion of southern Lebanon. Related article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/9/24/israel-attacks-lebanon-live-global-calls-for-restraint-as-492-killed 1954965 ...2024-10-1520 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtCONTROVERSY: Jill Stein Refuses To Call Vladimir Putin A “War Criminal”Green Party candidate Jill Stein is facing backlash after a video went viral in which she refused to call Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal. In an interview released by Zeteo on Monday, host Mehdi Hasan grilled Stein on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in which tens of thousands of Ukrainians have died, before alleging that she has not called out the Russian president for attacks on civilians. "We looked at your social media and you haven't done that many posts specifically calling out Russian attacks on civilian areas," Hasan said. "You haven't called Vladimir Putin a war criminal...2024-10-1107 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtHISTORIC VOTE - UN Says Israel Must RETREAT From All Palestinian LandWith a recorded vote of 124 nations in favour, 14 against, and 43 abstentions, the resolution calls for Israel to comply with international law and withdraw its military forces, immediately cease all new settlement activity, evacuate all settlers from occupied land, and dismantle parts of the separation wall it constructed inside the occupied West Bank. The General Assembly further demanded that Israel return land and other “immovable property”, as well as all assets seized since the occupation began in 1967, and all cultural property and assets taken from Palestinians and Palestinian institutions. The resolution also demands Israel allow all Palestinians displaced during the occu...2024-10-0907 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtGermany Moves To Stop 🛑 Sending WEAPONS To Israel - What’s Next?Germany has put a hold on new exports of weapons of war to Israel while it deals with legal challenges, according to a Reuters analysis of data and a source close to the Economy Ministry. A source close to the ministry cited a senior government official as saying it had stopped work on approving export licences for arms to Israel due to legal and political pressure from legal cases arguing that such exports from Germany breached humanitarian law. The Economy Ministry has not responded to requests for comment. However, the German government did issue a statement after the Reuters...2024-10-0808 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtJill Stein DEFEATS Democratic Party Effort To Keep Her Off The Ballot In GeorgiaAn administrative law judge is set to decide whether Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein’s name will appear on Georgia ballots in November following challenges by the Democratic Party. Stein’s application seeks to use a new Georgia law that allows a political party to get on the state ballot if the party is on the ballot in at least 20 other states. Democrats say Stein’s application, filed by the Georgia Green Party, is invalid because the Georgia branch is not affiliated with the national Green Party. Related article: https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgias-green-party-scrambles-for-ballot-access-as-challengers-attempt-to-bar-the-way/VIZUA6O4VVA4LDXO4O...2024-10-0710 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtRFK Jr FORCES Ballots To Be Reprinted In North Carolina After SUPREME COURT RulingNorth Carolina’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that the State Board of Elections must reprint presidential ballots to remove former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name from the ticket. The decision marks a significant win for Kennedy, who suspended his campaign in critical swing states more than two weeks ago and subsequently endorsed former President Trump. The independent candidate has since launched an effort to remove his name from ballots in the battleground states where the race is expected to be close in November — a move aimed at boosting Trump’s support. In the 4-3 decision Monday, the stat...2024-09-2511 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtTrump FUMBLES First Debate Against Kamala Harris - Starts Talking About Eating Dogs 👀Almost 60 million people watched Tuesday night’s debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump, according to initial Nielsen research. That total audience figure is 10 million more than watched this cycle’s first presidential debate between Trump and President Biden in May, but well short of the record 84 million that watched a 2016 clash between Trump and then-Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. During the debate, Harris and Trump clashed over issues ranging from the southern border to the economy and fracking. Related article: https://thehill.com/homenews/media/4874816-trump-harris-presidential-debate-ratings-2024-election-abc-philadelphia-disney/ Follow - Independent Thought: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/independentthought...2024-09-1221 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtThis Is Why Dick Cheney Is ENDORSING Kamala Harris Over Donald TrumpFormer Vice President Dick Cheney said he plans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris instead of former President Donald Trump — explaining that his decision had to do with Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. “In our nation’s 248-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump. He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He can never be trusted with power again," Cheney, 83, said Friday in a widely reported statement. He added, "As cit...2024-09-1118 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtChinese Spy Caught Working In New York Governor’s Office 👀 Here’s The DetailsFederal agents have arrested a former top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul and prosecutors charged her with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government. Linda Sun, 40, who served as the deputy chief of staff in Hochul’s office for roughly 15 months between 2021 and 2022. Sun is accused of acting at the request of People’s Republic of China officials and Chinese Communist Party representatives by blocking representatives of the Taiwanese government from accessing high-level New York state officers, obtaining official state proclamations for PRC government representatives without authorization, attempting to facilitate a trip to the PRC by a...2024-09-0613 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent Thought$1,000 Payment To New Parents Found UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Supreme Court Deals Major RulingA ballot proposal that would pay new Baltimore City parents $1,000 has been ruled unconstitutional by the Maryland Supreme Court. The question will not appear on the November ballot for city voters. The Baltimore Baby Bonus campaign wanted the city to provide a one-time, $1,000 payment to new parents, whether through adoption or birth, in order to provide children and families with needed resources. The campaign collected more than the 10,000 signatures required to put the "baby bonus" on the ballot. Organizers of the campaign estimated the program would cost the city $7 million per year. The city opposed the initiative, saying it...2024-09-0508 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtMark Zuckerberg ADMITS To Censoring Information At The Request Of The White HouseOn Monday, Zuckerberg sent a letter to the powerful House Judiciary Committee, stating that the Biden administration had “pressured” Meta to “censor” content during the pandemic. “In 2021, senior officials from the Biden Administration, including the White House, repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor certain COVID-19 content, including humor and satire, and expressed a lot of frustration with our teams when we didn’t agree,” Zuckerberg said. The Meta chief added that the pressure he felt was “wrong” and he came to “regret” that his company, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, was not more outspoken. Related article: https://www.cnn.com/20...2024-08-3012 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtShould Artificial Intelligence Be Allowed To K*ill Humans Autonomously? Pentagon Makes DecisionThe deployment of AI-controlled drones that can make autonomous decisions about whether to kill human targets is moving closer to reality, The New York Times reported. Lethal autonomous weapons, that can select targets using AI, are being developed by countries including the US, China, and Israel. The use of the so-called "killer robots" would mark a disturbing development, say critics, handing life and death battlefield decisions to machines with no human input. Several governments are lobbying the UN for a binding resolution restricting the use of AI killer drones, but the US is among a group of nations — which al...2024-01-0418 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtWall Street BANNED? Democrats Look To BLOCK Investors From Housing MarketTwo bills proposed by Democrats in Congress this week aim to curb home ownership by big investors in an attempt to improve buying conditions for Americans, the New York Times reported. In the Senate, the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act of 2023 would force big investors to sell off all the single-family homes they own over a period of 10 years, and eventually ban hedge funds from owning any single-family homes entirely. "The housing in our neighborhoods should be homes for people, not profit centers for Wall Street," co-author of the bill, Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said in...2023-12-2817 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent Thought74% Say Tip 💰 Culture Gotten Out HandIn a recent poll I conducted on Instagram, 74% of respondents said tipping culture has gotten out of hand in America. Is that true, or is this a more complicated subject? A recent survey by Bankrate found that roughly 66% of Americans have a negative view of tipping. Around 30% of respondents think that tipping culture is “out of control,” with more companies encouraging customers to tip at their counters than ever before. Patrons find the pre-entered tip screens aggravating (32%) and think businesses should pay their employees more rather than rely on gratuity (41%) *** I'm joined by my guest PoliticN Lyn to discuss why...2023-12-2222 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtWhy Biden's Latest Plan For DEFENDING Israel Is Completely WRONG | Independent Thought Podcast ✅President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged global condemnation of Hamas’ “horrific” use of sexual violence against women and girls in Israel during the group’s Oct. 7 attack. The president, citing survivor and witness accounts, said Hamas repeatedly raped women and girls during the assault and that their bodies were mutilated while they were still alive. “Hamas terrorists inflicting as much pain and suffering on women and girls as possible and then murdering them. It is appalling,” Biden said during a campaign reception in Boston. “It’s on all of us — government, international organizations, civil society and businesses — to forcefully condemn the sexual v...2023-12-1323 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtWhat Is Really Going On In Palestine That You Aren't Hearing In America? | Independent ThoughtOmar joins us from the organization Montana 4 Palestine. We discuss what their 3 main goals are for raising awareness around Palestine, how this organization came to be & what most Americans don't understand about the conditions in Palestine. Omar speaks directly from family experience, as he shares stories from his family's life in the West Bank. Finally, we round off by talking about events MT 4 Palestine is having around the state of Montana Follow MT 4 Palestine: TWITTER/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mt4palestine INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mt4palestine/ FACEBOOK: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MT4Palestine * *** VIDEO of this episode...2023-11-3030 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtDo We Have A Problem With HOW We Get Our News? What Is Ground News? | Independent Thought Podcast ✅Matt Brassard is the director of growth at Ground News. Ground News is a platform that makes it easy to compare news sources, read between the lines of media bias and break free from algorithms. Every day they process nearly 60,000 news articles from over 50,000 different news sources. Ground News is the biggest source for breaking news around the world We discuss what the mission of Ground News is, why a platform like this needs to exist & why how we get our news needs to change Follow Ground News: APP: ⁠⁠⁠https://check.ground.news/iOSandroidapp INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/groundnews...2023-11-2834 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent Thought130 Former Staff Ask Obama To PUBLICLY Call For A Seas 🔥 Will It Work? | Independent Thought ✅More than 130 former Barack Obama campaign staffers and political appointees — including Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., — are urging the ex-president to push for a ceasefire. In a letter sent on Friday, the 133 alumni asked Obama to “leverage” his influence to push his former vice president and other elected officials toward supporting a ceasefire, brokering the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians, and setting a path for collective peace. *** I'm joined by my guest Kiki May to discuss what impact this could have, why this is significant & our feelings on President Obama's legacy Related article: https://theintercept.com/2023/11/14/obama-israel-gaza-ceasefire-letter/ Our Guest: K...2023-11-2621 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtTrump DEMANDS Apology As Biden Lifts Laws For BORDER WALL Construction | The Left WingThe Biden administration announced they waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction on Wednesday, marking the administration’s first use of sweeping executive power to pave the way for building more border barriers — a tactic used often during the Trump presidency. The Department of Homeland Security posted the announcement on the U.S. Federal Registry with few details outlining the construction in Starr County, Texas, which is part of a busy Border Patrol sector seeing “high illegal entry.” According to government data, about 245,000 illegal entries have been recorded in this region during the current fiscal year. “T...2023-11-2421 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtThe REAL REASON Why Hillary Clinton Lost To Trump In 2016 | The Left WingLess than two weeks before Election Day, Hillary Clinton held a clear lead in the polls and it looked like her campaign was trying to run up the score — just as the race was about to turn upside down. with 12 days left in the election — the campaign blasted out an advisory to reporters announcing that the former secretary of state would be campaigning in reliably Republican Arizona, a move that suggested her team was gunning to compete in states well beyond the battlegrounds they needed for victory against GOP nominee Donald Trump. In retrospect, however, the race was never as s...2023-11-2311 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtAre Trump Supporters In A Cult? Hillary Clinton Calls For New Action | The Left WingFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton railed against supporters of former President Trump during a new CNN interview, comparing those who still support the former president after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection to members of a cult. “Maybe there needs to be a formal deprogramming of the cult members,” she said in a clip released late Thursday. “And sadly, so many of those extremists, those MAGA extremists, take their marching orders from Donald Trump, who has no credibility left by any measure,” Clinton added. “He’s only in it for himself.” She predicted Trump will likely be the 2024 GOP presidential nominee, and she believ...2023-11-2226 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtBREAKING: Millions Flee Gaza As Israel Continues Assault - U.S. Sends Military Aid | The Left WingIran sent a message to Israel on Saturday stressing that it does not want further escalation in the Hamas-Israel war, but that it will have to intervene if the Israeli operation in Gaza continues, two diplomatic sources with knowledge of the situation told Axios. The fighting between Hamas and Israel will turn into a regional war if Iran gets involved either directly or indirectly, such as through a militant group in Syria or by backing any Hezbollah decision to fully join the fighting. Iran's message, sent to Israel through the UN, comes as the Biden administration has been trying...2023-11-2119 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtIsrael Orders 1.1 Million Palestinians To Evacuate - What Happens Next? | The Left WingIsraeli warplanes hammered the Gaza Strip neighborhood by neighborhood Tuesday, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety in the tiny, sealed-off territory now suffering severe retaliation for the deadly weekend attack by Hamas militants. Humanitarian groups pleaded for the creation of corridors to get aid into Gaza and warned that hospitals overwhelmed with wounded people were running out of supplies. Israel has stopped entry of food, fuel and medicines into Gaza, and the sole remaining access from Egypt shut down Tuesday after airstrikes hit near the border crossing. The war, which has claimed at least 1,900...2023-11-1825 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtMatt Walsh Says Americans Aren't Entitled To Vote - Wants Voting Laws To Change | The Left Wing 22.5Matt Walsh: “It's not fundamental to your human nature that you automatically are entitled to have a say over the political system in your country” Walsh: “We should really be talking about this - that there are a lot of people who are voting in this country who should not have that right. They don't deserve it.” is an American right-wing political commentator. He is the host of The Matt Walsh Show podcast and is a columnist for the American conservative website The Daily Wire. He has authored four books and starred in The Daily Wire online documentary film What Is...2023-11-1717 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtIs It Time To Move On From Joe Biden? Can He Defeat Trump In 2024? We DEBATE | The Left Wing 21.7U.S. President Joe Biden's chances of re-election are being jeopardized by voters' concerns over his age, the economy and crime, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, creating an opportunity for Republican challenger Donald Trump to return to the White House. The opinion poll found Democrat Biden, 80, tied in a hypothetical November 2024 election against Trump, 77, the former president who is the front-runner for the Republican nomination, with both receiving 39% of the vote and one in five voters undecided. Democrats held a strong advantage among voters most concerned about protecting abortion rights, while Republicans had an edge among those worried...2023-11-1614 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtWill It Work?? Biden Faces Impeachment Inquiry From House Republicans | The Left Wing 21.5House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is launching an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, yielding to mounting pressure from former President Donald Trump and his allies in what’s shaping up as an election-year clash between Congress and the White House. In a statement Tuesday, McCarthy said the House investigations into the Biden family this year have uncovered a “culture of corruption” that demands deeper review. “These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption,” McCarthy said. McCarthy said he will direct the chairmen of the House Judiciary, Oversight and Ways and Means committees to lead the impeachmen...2023-11-1214 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtWe need to talk about child prisons... | The Left Wing 20.2Today, a federal judge has ordered Louisiana officials to stop housing children in the former death row of Louisiana State Penitentiary, known as Angola, and to remove them from the location by Sept. 15. The ruling, which Chief Judge Shelly Dick delivered from the bench, comes after a seven-day hearing in August, in which lawyers for the children and their families put on evidence that the children are routinely held in solitary confinement, deprived of their right to an education, treatment and other rehabilitative services, and have been held in inhumane conditions. Judge Dick found the conditions of confinement at...2023-11-1120 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtWill Donald Trump Defeat Joe Biden In 2024? We DEBATE | The Left Wing 19.6Donald Trump is polling even with President Joe Biden in a likely 2024 rematch, sparking mixed feelings among Democrats 14 months from Election Day. Some are alarmed by the neck-and-neck race, while Biden campaign officials and other allies downplay the recent polls as meaningless this early in the cycle. But there’s one thing Democratic strategists agree on: An insurrection scheme and a torrent of criminal charges won’t be enough to stop the former president and runaway Republican primary front-runner from returning to the White House. “Despite awaiting trial on 91 felony counts, Trump is a coin flip away from the presid...2023-11-0923 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtDO YOU AGREE? ➡️ 75% Of Americans Want Congress & Presidency To Have An Age Limit | The Left WingOver three-fourths of Americans think there should be a maximum age limit for elected officials, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey. Why it matters: The poll comes as attention toward the age of politicians has been in the spotlight after several incidents, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) freezing in front of reporters and ongoing concerns about President Biden's age. By the numbers: 77% of those surveyed said there should be "maximum age limits for elected officials," meaning "after they reach a certain age, they are not permitted to hold office any longer." Related article: https://www.axios...2023-11-0816 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtSending U.S. Troops Into Mexico?! Ron DeSantis Calls For Military Action | The Left Wing 17.2Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday reiterated his pledge to send US Special Forces into Mexico to confront drug cartels if he is elected president, saying, “We are going to act.” Speaking to reporters at Saturday’s first stop of the “Never Back Down” bus tour through Iowa, the Republican presidential hopeful said, “It’s humiliating to see the cartels have that type of control. They are effectively invading our country and killing our people.” The Florida governor first addressed the issue Wednesday night at the GOP presidential debate. When asked whether he would support sending Special Forces into Mexico, DeSantis...2023-11-0615 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtShould You Vote 3rd Party In The 2024 General Election? We DEBATE | The Left Wing 14.4Top Democrats, including those close to Joe Biden, are moving to dull the possibility that not one but two third-party challengers could siphon away critical votes in the upcoming election. Inside the party, there is bubbling concern of a repeat from what happened seven years ago, when Green Party candidate Jill Stein drew more votes in three critical battleground states than the amount by which Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton in those places. Cornel West, a prominent academic and civil rights leader with ties to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), has already launched a bid on the Green Party ticket...2023-11-0525 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtHouston Police Fine Volunteers 47 TIMES! City CRIMINALIZES Feeding The Homeless | The Left Wing 14.1The City of Houston plans to re-file cases involving dismissed citations against volunteers who have provided food for the homeless population near the downtown library. On Thursday, eight of the cases were dismissed because Houston PD did not show up to court. Randall Kallinen, an attorney who previously helped Food Not Bombs, said the city has an ordinance that prohibits the feeding of more than five people outside unless permission is given by the property owners. "This was very unpopular when it was being debated in front of city council," Kallinen said. "However, the law did pass. And that...2023-11-0416 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtShould We Cancel All STUDENT LOANS? Biden Announces New Debt Relief. We DEBATE | The Left Wing 10.4The U.S Supreme Court handed President Joe Biden a painful defeat on Friday, blocking his plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt - a move that had been intended to benefit up to 43 million Americans and fulfill a campaign promise. The Democratic president denounced the 6-3 decision - powered by the court's conservatives and written by Chief Justice John Roberts - and announced fresh steps to provide relief for student loan borrowers using a different approach. ******* We discuss the Supreme Court's ruling, Biden's new plan to forgive student loans, whether or not student loans should be forgiven...2023-10-2832 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtChina Opening A MILITARY Base 100 Miles From U.S. Is That Concerning? | The Left Wing 8.3China has been negotiating the creation of a new joint training facility on the Caribbean island nation of Cuba, creating concerns it could lead to the stationing of Chinese troops in the waters off the US, according to the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper on Tuesday reported that discussions between the two countries are in advanced stages, but had not concluded. The report said the officials from President Biden’s Administration have been trying to discourage their Cuban counterparts from finalizing the deal. We discuss whether or not we should be worried about this news, is it okay for Ch...2023-10-2419 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtCorporations Voting In ELECTIONS? New Law Proposed In Delaware. We DEBATE | The Left Wing 8.1Seaford, a town of about 8,000 on the Nanticoke River, amended its charter in April to allow businesses — including LLCs, corporations, trusts or partnerships — the right to vote in local elections. The law would go into effect once both houses of Delaware's state legislature approve it. The proposal has rekindled a debate over how much power corporations should have in local government, with fierce opposition from civic interest groups who say businesses already wield too much influence over politics. We discuss whether or not corporations should be allowed to vote in elections, if this is a slippery slope & what does this...2023-10-2319 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtWill It Work? First Constitutional Climate Trial In U.S. HISTORY - The Left Wing 7.4The US’s first-ever trial in a constitutional climate lawsuit kicked off on Monday morning in a packed courtroom in Helena, Montana. The case, Held v Montana, was brought in 2020 by 16 plaintiffs between the ages of five and 22 from around the state who allege state officials violated their constitutional right to a healthy environment by enacting pro-fossil fuel policies. We discuss the details of the case, whether or not this can have a profound impact & changes made in Montana under the current Governor's administration Related article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/12/young-activists-held-v-montana-climate-change-first-constitutional-trial Details of the case: https://www.yo...2023-10-2116 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtWHY Is Iowa ROLLING BACK Child Labor Laws? - The Left Wing 5.3Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our...2023-10-1112 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtRon DeSantis Launches His 2024 Presidential Campaign. Is He Worse Than Trump? - The Left Wing 4.4Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show - The Left Wing Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the...2023-08-1422 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtWhy 8 Women Are SUING Texas Over Abortion Ban - The Left Wing 4.2Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show - The Left Wing Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the...2023-08-0820 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtMontana BANS Tik Tok - What’s Next? | The Left Wing 3.3Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show. Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below. 2023-08-0521 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtThe Ethics Of Incarceration ⛓️ Zuri MorenoZuri Moreno joins the show to discuss issues surrounding incarceration in the state of Montana & around the U.S. We address contracts between the state & private entities that move prisoners around the country, the lack of transparency regarding funding, & human rights violations incurred by inmates. In the 2nd half, we discuss whether or not our criminal justice system criminalizes the poor, what policies need to change, and whether or not prisons should be abolished. Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special th...2023-06-2143 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtCaseStudy QB - Unifying The Left 🤝CaseStudy QB surveys cable news everyday & posts clips to Twitter, in the hopes that progressive YouTubers will use the clips to enhance their videos. He joins to show to discuss how this started for him, his current view of the political landscape & we discuss whether or not the Left can be unified. In the 2nd half we discuss capitalism, universal healthcare, the impact of progressive politics on America & whether or not the Democrats should hold primary debates. Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bettys...2023-06-1451 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtShould Biden Run Again In 2024? - The Left Wing 1.4Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show. Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below. ***Also, for those...2023-06-0320 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtSteven Crowder & No-Fault Divorce - The Left Wing 1.3Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show. Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below. ***Also, for those...2023-06-0219 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtDysfunction In Washington D.C. 🎪 Amani Wells-OnyiohaAmani Wells-Onyioha is the operations director at Sole Strategies, an organization that helps Democrats around the country run for office. In this episode we discuss, why some candidates succeed, why others fail & if it matters whether or not people understand how government works before running for office. We also discuss why Washington D.C. is broken, progressive politics & Biden vs Trump the sequel. Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You ca...2023-05-3132 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtHollywood Writers Strike - The Left Wing 1.2Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show. Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below. ***Also, for those...2023-05-2817 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtJordan Neely - The Left Wing 1.1Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show. Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below. Also, for those of you...2023-05-2716 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtAppodlachia ⛰️Chuck Corra is the cohost of the podcast Appodlachia, a progressive political podcast. We discuss what it's like being a progressive in conservative country, finding common ground with people on the Right, & the #1 political topic they keep coming back to on their podcast. In the 2nd half, we discuss our feelings on guns in America, why we're not seeing change in Washington & the current state of the Republican Party. Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at ⁠⁠https://www.bettysdivine.com/⁠⁠ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES...2023-05-1544 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtAndrew Yang & The Forward Party ⬆️Andrew Yang is a former Democratic Presidential candidate in 2020, former Mayoral candidate for New York City & current co-chair of The Forward Party. He joined the show to discuss his run as President in 2020, why he felt the need to start a 3rd party, what the Forward Party stands for, & why the country needs ranked choice voting. We also discuss what effects artificial intelligence may have on society, the Tik Tok ban, a 4-day work week, and both President's Trump & Biden running again in 2024. Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off...2023-05-0136 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtGun Control, Donald Trump & Biden 2024 🗳️ A Conversation With Saadia MSaadia M joins the show to discuss what drove her away from the Republican Party, the Tennessee 3 & what exactly "gun control" means. In the 2nd part of the episode we discuss, Donald Trump's indictment, Joe Biden seeking re-election, the Supreme Court & the potential ban of Tik Tok. Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at ⁠https://www.bettysdivine.com/⁠ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at ⁠https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/⁠ Follow Saadia M...2023-04-1759 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent Thought15 Million Americans May Lose Their Healthcare 😷 Under The Radar #5 This is the 5th installment in our "Under The Radar" series with Cocktails and Capitalism In order to bring more exclusive content to the members of our Patreon, we're doing this series twice a month, where we take a deeper dive into a story that we didn't cover on Instagram or our podcasts So many things happen in the news each week, we don't always get a chance to discuss everything that comes up. So, we will use this segment as a way to discuss some of the news we didn't touch on throughout the month For this 5th...2023-04-1126 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtThe Problem With Dental Insurance 🦷Ashlyn Young has worked in the dental industry for over a decade. She joins the show to discuss whether or not you need dental insurance & the differences between dental & major medical insurance. We also dive into health savings accounts, gum disease, and the most important question -- why are we covering this topic on Independent Thought? Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at ⁠https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/⁠ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine onli...2023-04-0333 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtEpilogue: America In 2023 🇺🇸 Counterpoint PoliticsIn the epilogue, we discuss whether D.E.I. is fair & necessary in America, should the country go forward with student loan forgiveness & should the police be reformed or abolished? Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at ⁠https://www.bettysdivine.com/⁠ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at ⁠https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/⁠ Follow Counterpoint Politics: TIK TOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@counterpointpolitics⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/counterpoi...2023-03-1836 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtAmerica In 2023 🇺🇸 Counterpoint PoliticsJon Cooper is the host of Counterpoint Politics. He joins the show to discuss President Biden approving new oil drilling in Alaska, whether or not it's okay to criticize the President, the Obama Presidency & the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. In the 2nd half we dive into ranked choice voting, trying to find common ground with Republican voters & universal healthcare in America.   Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!2023-03-1539 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtStop Cop City 🛑 Iowa Reversing Child Labor Laws? Cocktails & Capitalism 🍸This episode is a part an ongoing series between Independent Thought & Cocktails and Capitalism, over on Patreon. In the 1st part of the episode, we discuss a bill in the Iowa state legislature that would rescind current child labor laws. We give our thoughts on why we're against this & connect it to the broader trends we're seeing from the Republican Party. In the 2nd part, we discuss Cop City & the recent death of environmentalist Manuel Esteban Paez Terán. We discuss the events surrounding this & the new charges that protesters can now face. If you liked this episode, please h...2023-03-0651 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtEpilogue: Combating Daily Stress 🧠 Neurohacker CollectiveI am joined by Dr. Greg Kelly, from the Neurohacker Collective. In the epilogue, we discuss how chronic stress impacts our decision making & how it can effect our daily interactions with our friends & family. Bio: Gregory Kelly is Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective, naturopathic physician (N.D.), and author of the book Shape Shift. He was the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine Review and has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he taught classes in Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Skills, and Doctor-Patient Relationships. Dr. Kelly...2023-03-0222 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtCombating Daily Stress 🧠 Neurohacker CollectiveI am joined by Dr. Greg Kelly, from the Neurohacker Collective. We discuss the impacts of prolonged smartphone use on our eyes, nervous system & mood. As well as, the positive impacts of breathwork, meditation & why positivity is good for our minds. Independent Thought is a political podcast, but I wanted to highlight the importance of how chronic stress (taking in the daily news cycle) effects our body & mind. Alongside ways to combat chronic stress, which I hope will come in handy as we continue to stay engaged in our political climate.  Bio: Gregory Kelly is Director of P...2023-02-2735 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtEpilogue: Confronting Plastic Pollution 🗑️ Plastic Soup FoundationI am joined by Madhuri Prabhakar, of the Plastic Soup Foundation. We start by discussing the overwhelming problem that is plastic pollution. In the epilogue, we discuss whether or not this issue can be addressed in a capitalist society, how Americans contribute to this epidemic & the humanitarian crisis this is having in southeast Asia. Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at...2023-02-2323 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtConfronting Plastic Pollution 🗑️ Plastic Soup FoundationI am joined by Madhuri Prabhakar, of the Plastic Soup Foundation. We start by discussing the overwhelming problem that is plastic pollution. We discuss just how much plastic pollution there is globally, lobbying governments to ban single-use & microplastic, and the best way to address this issue.  In the 2nd part, we discuss the health effects that plastic has when ingested into the body, especially for children. We also discuss how cosmetic brands add plastics into their products & the how plastic pollution directly impacts the climate crisis. Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! 2023-02-2039 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtEpilogue: Montana's Housing Crisis 🏠 Bozeman Tenants UnitedIn our epilogue, I discuss my feelings towards this story, ask Marcos & Zack about the challenges they face going forward & express my frustrations with the housing crisis in Montana. Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Follow Bozeman Tenants United: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bzn.tenants.united/ PETITION: https://actionnetwork...2023-02-1614 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtMontana's Housing Crisis 🏠 Bozeman Tenants UnitedI am joined by Marcos De Silva & Zack Ehrhardt of Bozeman Tenants United to discuss the housing crisis in Bozeman. We start by discussing the housing crisis in Bozeman & why the community needs a tenants union, what a tenants union does & what they're asking the city to change.  In the 2nd part, we discuss the response from the local government, whether or not they've been receptive to the requests of those effected by the housing crisis, & how people can support BTU in their efforts to protect renters in Bozeman. Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's s...2023-02-1327 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtEpilogue: Amazon Labor Union 📦 Jordan FlowersJordan Flowers is a cofounder of the Amazon Labor Union. The Amazon Labor Union is the first certified union to successfully unionize an Amazon warehouse in the USA. In the epilogue, I ask Jordan about whether or not people should boycott Amazon, and whether he believes Amazon will ever sit down & negotiate a contract with the ALU Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's...2023-02-0914 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtAmazon Labor Union 📦 Jordan FlowersJordan Flowers is a cofounder of the Amazon Labor Union. The Amazon Labor Union is the first certified union to successfully unionize an Amazon warehouse in the USA. In this episode we discuss the working conditions that led up to the Amazon Labor Union being formed & how Amazon refused to accommodate Jordan's, despite being diagnosed with Lupus.   We also dive into what's next for the ALU, the challenges in taking on Amazon & why it's important to advocate for yourself in your workplace.    Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the...2023-02-0629 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtCocktails & Capitalism 🍸My final guest of Season 5 is Erika, the host of the Cocktails & Capitalism podcast. We discuss why she started Cocktails & capitalism, and the events in her life that lead her to becoming anti-capitalist. In the 2nd half of our discussion, Erika highlights recent important topics she covered on her show. We discuss Chevron devastating areas in South America, the U.S. Navy spilling oil in Hawaii, Palestine & the importance of mutual aid. Stick around till the end to hear Erika & I discuss political divides in America & what needs to change in order to move forward.  Special thanks t...2022-12-121h 06Independent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtThe Perfect Strike 🎯 - Prepper PigIn this episode I am joined by, Prepper Pig. We discuss the potential Railway strike, how a general strike would work & the origins of Prepper Pig. In the 2nd half of the episode we discuss his time as a foreclosure counselor during the housing bubble, how to get more involved in local activism & whether or not it's possible to be an activist for your entire life. Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for...2022-12-0146 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtThe Big Dipper 🍨 💫Matilda Milner is a former employee of the iconic ice cream shop - The Big Dipper - in Missoula, Montana. We discuss the working conditions that her and her coworkers had to endure, the events that led up to a majority of the staff demanding higher wages & how employees learned The Big Dipper would be closing its shop for the 1st time in 30 years.  Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's s...2022-11-2319 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtAmazon’s True Cost 📦 - Matt Littrell & Cocktails and CapitalismMatt Littrell decided to unionize his Amazon warehouse after experiencing the taxing effect of working for the company. I am joined by Erika, the host of the Cocktails and Capitalism podcast, to ask Matt about his time working for Amazon & what led up to his decision to unionize. He discusses working in extreme heat, being asked to stay at work while a tornado was headed towards their location & the day-to-day unrealistic expectations of Amazon.  Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/2022-11-1154 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtThe Impact of Tax Policies ❄️ - Rose BenderRose Bender is the Director of Research at the Montana Budget and Policy Center. She joins the podcast to discuss the Center's recent study into the effects of tax policies on the people of Montana. We dive into whether or not tax policies disproportionately effect people of color, why they're looking into this data now & why people should care about the impacts of tax policy.   Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring t...2022-10-2720 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtChipotle United 🌯Brandi McNease is the cofounder of Chipotle United. Her Chipotle location was the 1st store in America to file for a union. Shortly after filing for an election, Chipotle shut down the store permanently. In this episode, we discuss what conditions led up to the workers filing for a union, how the corporation sprung into action to bust this unionization attempt & why this story is so important to share.   Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Special thanks to B...2022-10-1835 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtThe Consequences of Burn Pits ☣️ - Drew TurnerMy guest this episode is Drew Turner. Drew was deployed overseas with the Navy and was exposed to toxic burn pits. In this episode, we discuss the what the military was putting in these burn pits, what health effects came from this exposure, what exactly the PACT Act is doing to help & living with the effects of burn pit exposure.   Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% O...2022-10-1424 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtFinding Your Chosen Family 🌈 - Andy NelsonAndy Nelson is the executive director of the Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center. In this episode we discuss his thoughts on recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation from around the country. As well as, his run for state legislature in Montana, recent attacks on drag queens & his thoughts on how LGBTQ+ members should find their chosen family. Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at...2022-10-0129 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtMatthew Diemer - For Ohio’s 7th District ✈️Matthew Diemer is a Democrat running for Congress in Ohio's 7th district. We discussed his thoughts on labor unions, competing against China, combating inflation, student loan forgiveness & energy independence. Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Follow Matthew Diemer: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MatthewDiemer WEBSITE: https://diemerforcongress.com/ DONATE...2022-09-2630 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtDiversity, Equity & Inclusion 🫶🏾 A Conversation With - Meshayla CoxMeshayla Cox is the founder of Co Equity Consulting. We discuss anti-racism in the workplace, what exactly equity looks like & her response to those who believe D.E.I. & anti-racism work is "indoctrination".   Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Follow Meshayla Cox: WEBSITE: https://coequityconsulting.com/services-1 LINKEDIN: https://www.l...2022-09-2533 minTobacco Road Sports RadioTobacco Road Sports RadioThe Rundown with Desmond Johnson - Season 4 Episode 30 - Sat Sept 17th 2022Hosted by Desmond Johnson with Rod Funderburk, Jaelen Gilkey, Larry Frank - NFL Week 2 with The Patriots Report Bleav host Chris Price - College Football - Who has the best football program in NC?  - Voice of North Carolina A&T Aggies Donal Ware Talks about A&T vs Duke  - Award Winning Sports Talk Host and Chapelboro.com  writer David Glenn joins the Sports Buffet - WRAL's Chris Lea on WWE/AEW and Carolina Panthers Tune in every Saturday live at 10am...2022-09-182h 04Independent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtConor Halbleib - For Kentucky’s 5th District 🛣Conor Halbleib is a progressive Democrat running for Congress in Kentucky's 5th district. We speak about the political divide in America, how he's able to find common ground with republicans in his district, the ongoing water crisis in eastern Kentucky & combating inflation.  Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Follow Conor Halbleib: TWITTER: h...2022-09-1628 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtA Pro-Life Leftist? A Conversation With - Kay Fellows 🪺Kay Fellows is the co-founder of P.L.E.A. the first ethical life organization in America. Kay discusses her transition away from the Republican Party, due to her pro-life beliefs. We discuss the difference between pro-life organizations and her ethical life organization, the recent overturning of Roe V Wade, if she believes there should be any exceptions for abortion (life of the mother, rape, or incest) & the current state of the foster & adoption care systems in America. Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at...2022-08-3131 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtDr. Luis Daniel Muñoz For Rhode Island ⛲️Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz is running for Governor in the state of Rhode Island. We discuss why he transitioned from a medical doctor to running for office, corruption in the state of Rhode Island, issues facing the state, and what changes need to be implemented to propel the state forward.  Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.co...2022-08-2927 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtCivil Rights: Abortion & Data Privacy 📱 - January WalkerJanuary Walker is running for Congress in Utah's 4th district. She joins the show to discuss the recent overturning of Roe V Wade, data privacy, & what the best way forward is to protecting our civil rights.  Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Follow January Walker: DONATE: https://secure.anedot.com/18a204b6...2022-08-0521 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtAmerica’s Left Turn 🔑Jordon is the host of the 805 Uncensored podcast. He joins the show to discuss common misconceptions surrounding socialism and communism, if America can transition away from capitalism, and what the country could be doing differently to help those who are struggling in this economy.  Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Follow - 805 Uncensored Podcast:2022-08-0325 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtLegalizing Sex Work 💋Sex work is still illegal in most of America, but should it be? In this episode, we discuss recent laws that have been passed around the country pertaining to sex work, how sex workers intersect with the police & I lay out my feelings on whether it should be legalized.  Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ 2022-08-0122 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtThe High Cost of Healthcare 🩺 - January Walker - Utah's 4th DistrictJanuary Walker is running for Congress in Utah's 4th district. She joins the show to talk about the high costs related to our healthcare system, whether universal healthcare can work in America, if Utah is a "moderate" state & guaranteed paid time off.  Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Follow January Walker: DONATE: h...2022-07-1024 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtLiving With Vasculitis 🫧 - Julia MétrauxJulia Metraux is a journalist who's had her work published by several outlets, including DAME Magazine, Business Insider & JSTOR Daily. We discuss her battles with vasculitis, a disease that causes several health issues due to inflammation of blood vessels. We also discuss her experience with our healthcare system, her thoughts on our Government's handling of the pandemic & why it's important to cover stories about people with disabilities.  Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE f...2022-07-0734 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtEpisode #100 of Independent Thought 💭It's a little hard for me to believe, but Independent Thought has reached 100 episodes! For my 100th episode, I'm going over 10 episodes that have incredible significance for me. We're going to go over the the important facts of the episodes & why they're so important to me. If you're interested in getting to know me and the podcast a little better, tune into this episode, as we celebrate #100 by looking back at the journey that got us here.  Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.b...2022-07-0548 minIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThoughtProtect Our Water 🌊 - Montana Freshwater PartnersWendy Weaver is the executive director of the Montana Freshwater Partners organization. We discuss the challenges of maintaining the watersheds in the state, how human infrastructure interferes with the environment & how people can get involved in helping maintain our land.  Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/ Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/ Follow - Montana Freshwater Partners: INSTAGRAM: h...2022-06-2826 minShall We Proceed? Podcast w/E. LeeseShall We Proceed? Podcast w/E. LeesePolitics, Life, & All Things Between w/ Desmond Price of Independent Thought PodcastEnjoy as I welcome Desmond Price the Host/Creator of the Independent Thought Podcast. Listen as we discuss his journey into podcasting, the struggles, and joys that he has felt while doing this amazing thing. Take a trip with us as we discuss the division of Black people, President Binden's first 5 months, and what we think will come.  Be sure to follow Desmond, and Independent Thought Podcast, and the links below:Instagram @independentthoughtTwitter @indethoughtFacebook @indethoughtYouTube @independentthoughtpodcastContact Erline E. Leese Maingot :📧 eleesemain2019@gmail.com 📧 emaingotinclusivemedia@gmail.com 🌐 www...2021-08-251h 27Winner Gets NothingWinner Gets NothingTrash Talks #14 - Desmond Price This episode of Trash Talks Desmond Price comes on for his second appearance. Desmond is host of the Independent Thought podcast. His show discusses Life, politics, everything In Between. We discuss the not trusting greedy politicians, mental health, and last summers protests along with many more subjects.Check out our guest:Independent ThoughtFor Email, Socials, Discord, and More Check Out Our Linktree:Winner Gets Nothing 2021-06-052h 43Winner Gets NothingWinner Gets NothingTrash Talks #12 - Desmond Price This episode of Trash Talks I'm joined by Desmond Price. Desmond is host of the Independent Thought podcast. His show discusses Life, politics, everything In Between.Check out our guest:linktr.ee/Independenttho…Follow Us On Twitter:@WGNPodcastCheck Out Patreon For Our Backlog & More:https://www.patreon.com/WGNPodcastEmail Us: WGNPod@gmail.com 2021-05-162h 04TheFlexCoachTheFlexCoach#225 - Desmond Price - Stop Lying To YourselfDesmond Price is the host of the Independent Thought Podcast. In this episode Desmond and I discuss the various illusions surrounding entrepreneurship, the value in self awareness and auditing yourself, social media, working a 9-5, detaching ego from your internal narrative & much more.  This episode is brought to you by Better Help: www.betterhelp.com/flex for 10% off your first month We are also brought to you by INVIZION, a simpler, cleaner, better future: www.nvzntoken.com  #1 Authentic Value Provider  @TheFlexCoach  @Arshkb  --- Support this podca...2021-03-2625 minNice 2 Meet UNice 2 Meet UEP. 18: As He Explains It - Defining the Relationship with Desmond PriceOn the Season 2 premiere, I had the opportunity to chat it up once again with my boy Desmond Price from the "Independent Thought" podcast. In this episode, we are breaking down relationships from the male's perspective and getting inside the thoughts of how men feel or think. I decided to do this episode because I feel we typically hear the highs and lows of relationships from the female's side, so I thought to myself, why not flip the script and hear it from the other side? Please listen in as we talk about dating, defining the relationship, marriage, what past...2020-10-111h 22Nice 2 Meet UNice 2 Meet UEP. 15: Race in America with Desmond Price of the "Independent Thought" PodcastIn season 1, episode 15 I had the opportunity to chat it up with Desmond Price of the "Independent Thought" podcast. We spoke about the recent shooting of Jacob Blake, the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, the boycotting of the NBA, getting out to vote, race relations in America, etc. This episode hit on some hot topics in America. I hope it will cause you all to strike up similar conversations in your home with your friends/family because if we don't talk about it, how will things get better? Desmond Price "Independent Thought contact information: Spotify: https...2020-08-3059 minViewpoint VancouverViewpoint VancouverThe Sky’s the Limit for Kevin Desmond, CEO of North America’s Transit Ridership LeaderThere’s no two ways about it — TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s transit authority, is #1 in North America for year-over-year transit ridership growth. Seattle’s King County Transit is #2. And Kevin Desmond has led them both.Desmond, now in his 4th year at the TransLink helm, didn’t emerge as a transit planning professional as a result of education, nepotism, or some cultish, hippie-era, preternatural NUMTOT trip (though, thanks to Gord, he’s now officially hip to the ELMTOT jive).No, Desmond came to transit by mistake. An upbringing in the Bronx — OK, technically Westchester Co...2019-07-0355 minUncomfortable is OK PodcastUncomfortable is OK PodcastEpisode 1: Rachael Desmond, Girls Got CurvesToday I’m talking to Rachael Desmond from Girls got Curves a healthy living and lifestyle blog. Now if you think that the name is familiar you would be right, as Rach is my cousin. But more than that Rachael is a working single mother, research consultant, self-proclaimed geek, healthy living and lifestyle writer, and recipe developer. She’s passionate about inspiring others to lead a healthy life by eating simple, delicious food without the big price tag or the gourmet cooking skills. Her passion stems from her ex-husband’s cancer diagnoses and her own health issues making her realis...2016-05-1621 min