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Welcome to the 1850 Main Street® podcast hub, where real conversations happen. Here, you’ll find our latest discussions on politics, culture, and faith—delivered three times a week. Each episode is designed to offer honest, thoughtful perspectives that go beyond the noise of mainstream media. Whether you’re catching up on recent topics or diving into deeper issues, 1850 Main Street® episodes invite you to join the conversation.

Who’s in Trump’s Cabinet?

1850 Main Street™ – Real questions. Real answers. Has America decided to let a passenger fly the plane rather than leaving it to the pilot? Is that a viable strategy if the plane is speeding toward the side of a mountain? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob…
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How to Become a Government Influencer

1850 Main Street™ – Real questions. Real answers. So what exactly is the secret to becoming an “influencer” in civil government? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the “grid of involvement” in terms of who is actually paying attention…
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The Election’s Over, Now Get to Work!

1850 Main Street™ – Real questions. Real answers. People have been asking what to do now that the election is over, and our answer is “Get to work!” Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the pitfalls of sitting back…
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Should Newspapers be Endorsing Candidates?

1850 Main Street™ – Real questions. Real answers. Should newspapers be endorsing political candidates to try and affect the outcome of elections? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss shifts in polling techniques over time and the controversial decisions recently…
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Should Athletics be Subsidized at the University Level?

1850 Main Street™ – Real questions. Real answers. Did you know that the highest paid state employees in 40 of the 50 states in the U.S. are college sports coaches? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan discuss whether or not taxpayer dollars…
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Nuclear Energy, Brought to You by Amazon

1850 Main Street™ – Real questions. Real answers. Are Google and Amazon taking over more than just our web searches and shopping? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the tech giants’ push into nuclear energy and examine if we…
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How Mainstream Media Hides the Truth from You

1850 Main Street™ – Real questions. Real answers. Is it ethical for the media to selectively edit interviews with presidential candidates? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the controversy surrounding the editing choices in 60 Minutes’ interview with Vice…
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iVoters.com: Your One-Stop Shop

1850 Main Street™ – Real questions. Real answers. Does voting make you feel overwhelmed? Good thing there’s a place that can tell you exactly what’s going to be on your ballot without trying to tell you who or what to vote for. Pull up a chair and listen in as…
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