Putting People Over Policy | Guest: Michael Maxsenti, Candidate For CA CD47 | Episode 450

In this episode, Michael Maxsenti joins me to discuss his journey from corporate leadership to the political arena. Maxsenti shares his deeply personal motivations for seeking office, rooted in a commitment to government reform and his experiences navigating the healthcare system. We explore his “Team of Rivals” approach to leadership, inspired by Abraham Lincoln, and his dedication to restoring faith in the American political system by prioritizing the needs of everyday citizens over partisan interests. Overall, this is a conversation on authenticity, sacrifice, and the path toward a more accountable and unified government.

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REACTION: Make California Healthy Again Gubernatorial Town Hall | Episode 446

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.

Join me as I live-react to the Make California Healthy Again Gubernatorial Town Hall with Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Leo Zacky, and Lewis Herms. It’s moderated by Jeff Dornik, CEO of Pickax Social and repeat guest of my show.

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The Stupid Political Divide & Reading YOUR Comments | Episode 444

TOPICS0:35 Recently On The Show And Other Odds & Ends6:45 Life Imitates Art 8:15 Politics is stupid38:30 Local Issues Matter52:25 Reading Your Comments1:27:30 Crowdfunding Tech Behind Schedule?1:33:15 SuperX Apparel & Closing

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Generational Wealth & The California Death Tax | Guest: Susan Shelley | Episode 443

Susan Shelley, VP of Communications at The Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association, joins me to talk about the on-going effort to repeal the bad policies of Proposition 19 the California voters were fooled into passing. We also discuss the challenges to getting the right information into the right hands for better informed voting in future elections and primaries.

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Crowdfunding Tech Frustrations & User Autonomy Under Attack | Episode 442

Let’s take a dives deep into the shifting landscape of the tech industry, moving beyond the “boring” updates from the major smartphone players to explore the real-world hurdles facing independent hardware and open-source software. From the struggle to flash custom operating systems to the regulatory shifts that could redefine digital privacy,

Are we reaching the end of true user autonomy?

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How Faith and Resilience Rebuilt a Legendary Career | Guest: Award-Winning Artist Steph Carse | Episode 441

In this episode I am joined by award-winning Canadian artist Steph Carse. Steph opens up about his decades-long career, from his early international success in the 1990s to his recent triumph as the winner of the French-Canadian version of The Masked Singer.

He shares deeply personal stories of struggle, including a period of homelessness, losing his voice in Las Vegas, and the profound role of faith in his artistic and personal rebirth.

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