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Joe Biden has spent almost 50 years in Washington, D.C. and, prior to that, a handful of years practicing law. He is the personification of a career politician. Personally I find him unimpressive, uninspiring and unaccomplished despite his longevity in D.C. In this episode we will examine his voting record, his ideas, his propensity to be a bully, a compulsive liar and a gaffe machine. We also review the history of corruption among the Biden family and discuss the obvious lapse in his mental health. Show Notes Joe Biden's Sister Valerie Sent Millions of Joe's Campaign Dollars to her own Consulting Firm Eight Things Biden Family's Culture of Corruption Joe Biden Gaffes, Quotes 2020 Election James Biden Healthcare Ventures Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #4 - The Truth About Minimum Wage Episode #7 - The Truth About Climate Change Episode #36 - The Truth About Billionaires Episode #39 - The Truth About Student Loans and the Cost of College Episode #63 - The Truth About the Wealth Tax The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute.com, Brighteon.com and Thinkspot.

Bernie Sanders has been leading the charge toward socialism his entire life. Within a few weeks of this podcast's publication (at the most a few months), Bernie will be a two-time loser of the Democratic Party's nomination to be President. Despite his failure to secure the nomination, he has laid the foundation for more radical candidates in the future. In this episode, we examine the life of Sanders and the foundation on which he has built his movement. Show Notes: Britannica.com - Bernie Sanders Former Prisoner Recalls Sanders Saying I Don't Know What's So Wrong with Cuba Bernie Sanders Praised Communist Cuba and the Soviet Union in the 1980s. 60 Minutes Interview with Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders Praising Bread Lines and Food Rationing Why Bernie Sanders' Communist Misadventures Still Matter Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #4 - The Truth About Minimum Wage Episode #8 – The Truth About Social Security Episode #9 - The Truth About Healthcare in America Episode #12 - The Truth About Socialized Medicine Episode #14 - The Truth About Obamacare Episode #17 - The Truth About Healthcare Reform Episode #31 - The Truth About Socialism - Part I Episode #32 - The Truth About Socialism - Part II Episode #39 - The Truth About the Student Loans and the Cost of College Episode #57 - The Truth About Free Stuff Episode #80 - The Truth About Democracies Episode #83 – The Truth About Capitalism The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

The news cycle for February 2020 was dominated by two things: The Democrat's search for a presidential nominee and the Coronavirus! Listen to this episode for a recap of those and other major stories. The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

In Episode #87, I introduced you to the concept of secession. We reviewed current and past secession movements and offered three reasons it is necessary AND good - decentralization, self-determination and competition. In this episode, I discuss the fourth reason secession is desirable - the idea that smaller is better. After that, we will discuss how secession is justified and dispel the most common objections to the concept of secession. Show Notes: American Secession: The Looming Threat of a National Breakup, F.H. Buckley Mises Institute: Secession in Virginia Woudl Defuse State's Conflict Over Guns Why Governments Hate Secession Three Reason Why More Secession Means More Freedom Why Rothbard Wanted Radical Decentralization Judge Andrew Napolitano: Natural Law vs. Tyranny Left and Right Many are Turning Toward De facto Secession and That's not a Bad Thing Tom Woods Podcast: Ep. 52 - Secede! Ep. 82 - Walter Williams on Nullification, Secession, and More Ep. 196 - Secession, the South, and the Modern State Donald Livingstone Ep. 261 – Progressive Case for Secession Ep. 326 – What Tom Told the Washington Post about Secession Ep. 796 – Secession is moronic Ep. 1332 – Should Libertarians Support Secession? Ep. 1565 – Decentralization and Secession: Jeff Deist on the Only Way Forward Ep. 1575 – American Secession: Potential of National Breakup? The Brion McClanhan Show: Episode 169 – Secession and Reconciliation Episode 293 – How Would Secession Work? Secession is for Morons Secession is a Solution for Deep Political Division Ron Paul: Thoughts on Secession Credit Suisse: The Success of Small Countries Greater Idaho Conservatives Oregon want 22 Rural Counties Secede and Become Part Idaho Truth Quest Podcast: Episode #19 - The Truth About Elections and Washington, D.C. Episode #23 - The Truth About Nullification Episode #87 - The Truth About Secession - Part I The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

The “S” word - secession - seems to be brought up with more and more frequency lately. Most recently we have seen counties in rural Virginia exploring the possibility of seceding from the state and joining West Virginia. We are seeing similar movements in Northern California and rural counties in Oregon. While those are wonderful developments, the larger question regarding secession is the idea of entire states seceding from the United States and essentially establish their own nation. The idea of state secession picks up steam with every passing year as the federal government - the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches AND the federal bureaucracy - continues to enlarge its power base well beyond its enumerated powers in the Constitution. In this episode, I will introduce you to the concept of secession, discuss some of the current and past secession movements and walk you through three reasons why secession is not only desirable but necessary. In Episode #88 we will discuss how secession is justified and rebut most of the arguments against it. Show Notes: American Secession: The Looming Threat of a National Breakup, F.H. Buckley Mises Institute: Secession in Virginia Would Defuse State's Conflict Over Guns Why Governments Hate Secession Three Reason Why More Secession Means More Freedom Why Rothbard Wanted Radical Decentralization Tom Woods Podcast: Ep. 52 - Secede! Ep. 82 - Walter Williams on Nullification, Secession, and More Ep. 196 - Secession, the South, and the Modern State Donald Livingstone Ep. 261 – Progressive Case for Secession Ep. 326 – What Tom Told the Washington Post about Secession Ep. 796 – Secession is moronic Ep. 1332 – Should Libertarians Support Secession? Ep. 1565 – Decentralization and Secession: Jeff Deist on the Only Way Forward Ep. 1575 – American Secession: Potential of National Breakup? The Brion McClanhan Show: Episode 169 – Secession and Reconciliation Episode 293 – How Would Secession Work? Secession is for Morons Secession is a Solution for Deep Political Division Ron Paul: Thoughts on Secession Credit Suisse: The Success of Small Countries Greater Idaho Conservatives Oregon want 22 Rural Counties Secede and Become Part Idaho Truth Quest Podcast: Episode #19 - The Truth About Elections and Washington, D.C. Episode #23 - The Truth About Nullification Episode #88 - The Truth About Secession - Part II The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

We cover a lot of ground in this episode: starting with President Trump’s call for a prohibition of late-term abortion in his State of the Union Address. We then move on to discuss the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade opinion. Then we discuss some very instructive verbal jousting on Facebook about abortion and, finally, we address the misnomer known as "Pro-Choice”. Buckle your seat belts and don't be shy letting me know if you think my analysis goes astray. Show Notes: Truth Quest Podcast Episodes Episode #2 – The Truth About Abortion – What about the Baby? Episode #16 – The Truth about the Supreme Court Episode #23 – The Truth About Nullification Episode #33 - The Truth About Abortion – Part II - Mental Gymnastics Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Sick and Twisted Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - What They Don't Tell You Episode #85 - The Truth About the State of the Union Address ---------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your Truth Quest Merchandise at The Truth Quest Shirt Factory: With each shirt design there will be an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will further deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public and to family gatherings. Don't worry! You will be equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate. Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast! Check out the "WHAT ABOUT THE BABY?" and "PRO-LIFE" shirt inspired by this episode. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

What does the spectacle known as the State of the Union Address reveal? In the first part of this episode, we examine President Trump's 2020 State of the Union Address through the eyes of someone who has been off the grid for several decades - an unbiased, casual observer. What did he notice? What were his impressions? What questions did he have? The last part of the episode is an assessment of what the SOTU address reveals about the state of our nation, the state of our federal government and the state of the Constitution. Show Notes: President Trump's State of the Union Address The 31 Times Republicans Applauded Obama During SOTU All of the Things Paul Ryan Didn't Clap for at the State of the Union Obama State of the Union: Republicans Enraged Democrats refuse to stand for Trump at State of the Union Resistance: Here's What Democrats Refused to Applaud During Trump's SOTU Address Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #4 – The Truth About Minimum Wage Episode #7 – The Truth About Climate Change Episode #14 – The Truth About Obamacare Episode #18 – The Truth About Gun Control Episode #20- The Truth About Birthright Citizenship Episode #39 - The Truth About Student Loans and the Cost of College Episode #41 - The Truth About the Gender Pay Gap Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Sick and Twisted Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Part II - What They Don't Tell You Episode #73 - The Truth About Trump Derangement Syndrome The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

January 2020 was another eventful month from Trump's impeachment to the Coronavirus, international trade deals and the death of Kobe Bryant. The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

You are likely familiar with the caricature of capitalism. You know the one - capitalism is some nefarious monster that does nothing but squash the little guy like bugs while the billionaires laugh, smoke cigars and sip the finest cognac. The criticisms of capitalism are well-known. Capitalism is based on greed and selfishness. It is immoral. It exploits workers. It is a zero-sum game. Under capitalism, giant corporations have too much power and it is based on competition rather than cooperation. But have you ever examined these claims in any detail? Have you ever considered the alternatives to capitalism? Show Notes Twitter | Rumble | BitChute | Spotify | Apple -------------------------------- Only Capitalism Will Save Millenials Freedom of Choice is What Sets Capitalism Apart, Not Competition Anti-Capitalism: Trendy But Wrong Why Socialism Failed Capitalism Wins The Immorality of Socialism PragerU Capitalism vs. Socialism Is Capitalism Moral Why Capitalism Works Why You Love Capitalism Myth, Lies and Capitalism Alexandria Ocasio Corte Does Not Understand Capitalism or Socialism Truth Quest Podcast Episodes Episode #12 - The Truth About Socialized Medicine Episode #27 - The Truth About the Federal Reserve - An Introduction Episode #28 - The Truth About the Federal Reserve - The Results Episode #50 - The Truth About Party Over Principle Episode #57 - The Truth About Free Stuff Episode #65 - The Truth About Wal-Mart

Following the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani (as discussed in the previous Episode #81), national Democrats insisted that Trump violated the War Powers Act of 1973 and passed a non-binding resolution in the House condemning the strike. In that episode I spent a lot of time examining America’s penchant for perpetual war. As discussed, the list of American intervention overseas is quite remarkable: Hawaii, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Grenada, Panama, Yugoslavia, the Korean Peninsula, the Philippines, Vietnam, Chile, Egypt, Kosovo, Somalia, Congo, currently we are involved in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen. In this episode, I want to turn our attention away from WHERE the U.S. military has been (or are currently) to focus on the HOW. How is the United States war-making capabilities supposed to be carried out or applied? You may be surprised (or not) to know that the Constitution's dictates around the involvement of our military has largely been ignored for the last 78 years. Show Notes: Is the War Powers Act Constitutional David Rivkin and Lee Casey on the House War Powers Resolution The Constitution - Article II Is the Presidency too Attractive Obama Admits Libya was his Worst Mistake but for all the Wrong Reasons The Useless War Powers Act Truth Quest Podcast - Episode #68 - The Truth About Impeachment The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

Two weeks prior to the original publication of this episode, the United States military killed a man named Qasem Soleimani outside the Baghdad airport. He was a top general in the Iranian army and the possible heir apparent to the top spot in the Iranian government. After digesting the reactions of the media and politicians from both sides of the political spectrum, I realized that something was missing. That something was the big picture; the one that takes into account why the U.S. military was in a position to kill another country's military leader on foreign soil. In order to learn the truth about the killing of Qasem Soleimani, you need to understand the history of the Middle East generally and of Iran and Iraq specifically. Show Notes: Iran Killed More U.S. Troops in Iraq than Previously Know, Pentagon Says Where U.S. Troops are Based in the Middle East Episode #280 - Brion McClanahan Show - Why is Iraq So Important to the United States Soleimani's Legacy Gruesome High Tech IEDs that Haunted U.S. Troops in Iraq Qassem Soleimani Haunted the Arab World An Evil and Ugly Speech The Future of Freedom Foundation The Long Sordid History of Pentagon Intervention in Iraq The Roots of U.S. Hatred Toward Iran The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

Is it just me or is anyone else bothered when you hear politicians and talking heads refer to America as democracy? The “D-word” is thrown around so often by so many that I don’t think many people bat an eye when they hear it. What is the truth about democracy in America? Show Notes Rumble | BitChute | Brighteon | Thinkspot | Instagram | Truth Social | GETTR | Twitter | GAB -------------------------------- A Republic If You Can Keep It Why Americas Founders Didn't Want a Democracy Why It Matters That the United States is Supposed to be a Republic Not a Democracy -------------------------------- Grab your Truth Quest Merchandise at The Truth Quest Shirt Factory. Including the shirt inspired by this episode "The U.S. is NOT a democracy!" With each shirt design there will be an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will further deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public and to family gatherings. Don't worry! You will be well-equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate. Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast! -------------------------------- Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of one of my books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page

Get caught up on all the news from December 2019 in fifteen minutes. The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

In this episode we examine the phenomenon of celebrities offering their opinions on politics and public policy. Why do so many people seem to care what they think? Show Notes: Episode #73 - The Truth About Trump Derangement Syndrome Episode #76 - The Truth About Hate Speech The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

As Christmas approaches, I am reading the Book of Luke. As I read the first few chapters, three words kept jumping off the page - “THE GOOD NEWS”. Inherently, I think most Christians know what this means or, at least they think they know what it means. But the more I thought about it, the more I questioned myself. So I thought a deep-dive was in order. 2:30-4:23 -- "good news" scriptures 4:24-8:10 -- "THE GOOD NEWS" scriptures 8:10-9:46 -- Hebrews - Old Testament / New Testament 9:46-11:24 -- "THE GOOD NEWS" and "the gospel" 11:24-13:24 -- What is "THE GOOD NEWS"? 13:24-end -- Conclusion Show Notes Episode 5 - The Truth About the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Episode 10 - The Truth About God and Evil Episode 15 - The Truth About Prayer Episode 22 - The Truth About Jesus Christ Episode 26 - The Truth About the Judeo-Christian Tradition Episode 30 - The Truth About the New Testament - Is it historically reliable? Episode 35 - The Truth About the Existence of God Episode 40 - The Truth About Islam, Christianity and Judaism Episode 48 - The Truth About Wisdom - Biblically Speaking ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your Truth Quest Merchandise at The Truth Quest Shirt Factory: With each shirt design there will be an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will further deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public and to family gatherings. Don't worry! You will be equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate. Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast! Check out the "The World Needs More Jesus" shirt partially inspired by this episode. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram. The episode is also available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books - Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. Truth Social: @TruthQuestPodcast GETTR: @TruthQuest_PC Twitter: @apathyreigns The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page

If you pay the slightest bit of attention to the news – nationally or locally – you’ve likely noticed a movement to squash free speech. Sometimes it’s subtle such as a gentle reminder from your spouse not to bring up a particular topic at the family gathering lest you offend Uncle Pete. However, what is happening with more frequency is mass censorship of speech under the guise of calling it “hate speech.” What is the truth about hate speech? Show Notes Why America Needs Hate Speech Law UC Berkeley Students Try to Ban Hate Speech From Campus Cornell Students Move to Ban Hate Speech Europe Policies Hate Speech; Time for U.S. to do so, too Freedom for the Speech We Hate Howard Dean's Wrong Tweet Hate Speech is Free Speech Governor Dean Connecticut: Where Ridicule Is A Crime - Alan Dershowitz Poll: Majority of College Students Support Punishment for Offensive Holloween Costumes Hate Speech Doesn't Exist Op-Ed: Actually, hate speech is protected speech Grab your Truth Quest Merchandise at The Truth Quest Shirt Factory: With each shirt design there will be an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will further deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public and to family gatherings. Don't worry! You will be equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate. Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast! Check out the "Disinformation is FREE SPEECH" shirt partially inspired by this episode. The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

When you hear discussions about the Constitution and the Founding Fathers, you are likely hearing about the majority group who supported the new Constitution called the Federalists. However, there was another group of prophetic founders who opposed the Constitution as written for a variety of reasons who were equally important. They are called the Anti-Federalists. These forgotten founders warned about the inevitable growth in size, scope and power of the federal government - especially the judiciary - all at the expense of the individual states. Evidence of their accurate predictions can be seen virtually everyday in the national news. Show Notes Twitter | Rumble | BitChute | Spotify | Apple The Anti-Federalists Were Right Prophetic Anti-Federalists The Anti-Federalists Were Eerily Prophetic The Letters of Centinel Attacks on the U.S. Constitution 1787-1788 by Samuel Brya Brion McClanahan Podcast Episode 63 Anti-Federalists: Federalists and State Sovereignty The Complete Anti-Federalist edited by Herbert J. Storing Brion McClanahan Episode 281 - The Anti-Federalist Truth Quest Episodes: Episode #3 - The Truth About the Constitution Episode #37 - The Truth About the Bill of Rights Episode #43 -The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part I Episode #44 - The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part II Episode #45 - The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part III Episode #68 - The Truth About Impeachment -------------------------------- Grab your Truth Quest Merchandise at The Truth Quest Shirt Factory: Check out the shirt inspired by this episode: "The Anti-Federalists were Right About Everything!" With each shirt design there will be an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will further deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public and to family gatherings. Don't worry! You will be equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate.

In case you hibernated through the month of November or boycotted the news, this episode will get you caught up on all the major stories from the month that was in only 12 minutes. The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute, and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

When I first heard the term "Trump Derangement Syndrome", I thought, "This is nothing new! The opposing party of every President has some level of irrationality associated with it." I then came across a study that claims Americans are stressed out due to the political climate. They are losing sleep, ruining relationships and feeling mentally and physically sick. When you combine that study with everything Trump has been put through - the constant media scrutiny (fake news), the baseless Russia collusion investigation, the lop-sided and deceitful impeachment inquiry, the level of vitriol directed at him and the violence directed at his supporters, I have come to the conclusion that this syndrome seems real. Trump just is not playing the game by the customary rules created by the D.C. establishment and they are not happy with the prospect of an outsider changing the rules. Trump Derangement Syndrome is an epidemic among the D.C. establishment. I love the fact that he has deranged them to the point where they have been flushed out with all of their cards laid on the table. Show Notes Instagram | Truth Social | GETTR | Twitter | GAB | Apple | Rumble | BitChute -------------------------------- A Nation Divided: U.S. Politics Taking Physical and Emotional Toll on Americans Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #2 –The Truth About Abortion - What About the Baby? Episode #3 – The Truth About the Constitution Episode #8 – The Truth About Social Security Episode #12 – The Truth About Socialized Medicine Episode #14 – The Truth About Obamacare Episode #18 – The Truth About Gun Control Episode #26 – The Truth About the Judeo-Christian Tradition Episode #34 – The Truth About the Electoral College Episode #39 – The Truth About Student Loans and the Cost of College Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Sick and Twisted Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - What They Don't Tell You -------------------------------- Support the podcast by shopping at the Truth Quest Shirt Factory. Check out our Trump Collection! MAGA! -- Tired of Winning Yet? -- MAHA! -- Fight! Fight! Fight! -- Indict Him! With each shirt design there is an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public and to family gatherings. You will be well-equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate.

If you ask the average American their impression of Edward Snowden, you are likely to hear him portrayed as a villain; he is a traitor to the country and should be tried for treason. A growing minority, however, view him as a hero for exposing the illegal and unconstitutional mass surveillance program which was implemented shortly after the terrorist attack on September 11. In this episode, we examine the Snowden saga with an eye toward what it teaches us about the Constitution. Show Notes: My Life as a NewYork Times Reporter in the Shadow of the War on Terror Presidents Surveillance Program Worked with Private Sector to Collect Data After Sept 11 Edward Snowden and Turnkey Tyranny Edward Snowden on the Joe Rogan podcast Permanent Record, by Edward Snowden Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #3 – The Truth About the Constitution Episode #37 – The Truth About the Bill of Rights Episode #42 - The Truth About Julian Assange Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Sick and Twisted Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - What They Don't Tell You The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute, and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

Do you know how you can tell it's Fall, bordering on Winter? California is on fire! This annual event seems to fall on the heels of Oktoberfest and, we are being led to believe, that the problem is getting worse! Why? Well, of course, the sole reason for this repetitive event is . . . . climate change! In this episode, we examine the validity of that claim and try to arrive at the truth about the California wildfires. Show Notes Ryan Zinke Blames Radical Enviros for California Fires Ryan Zinke Interview Wildfires Caused by Bad Environmental Policy Trump is Right About California's Fires, It Wasn't Climate Change California Fires Explained Why They are Getting Worse Utility says power lines may have started 2 California fires Truth Quest Podcast - Episode #7 - The Truth About Climate Change The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute, and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

In this episode we review the month that was . . . October, 2019. From impeachment to the Democrat debates to transgender athletes and action in the Middle East, it was an eventful month. The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute, and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

The claim of white privilege is very popular these days but the idea itself raises questions. What does it really mean? What can or should be done about it? What is really accomplished by bringing it up? Does the idea improve the conversation about contentious issues or does it lead to its deterioration? Show Notes United Church of Christ White Privilege Curriculum White Privilege Explained Explaining White Privilege to a Broke White Person I Have Privilege and You Do Too Intellectual Intolerance Behind 'Check Your Privilege' The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Thinkspot and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

Impeachment is a constitutional tool whose responsibility is granted solely to the House of Representatives. As outlined in the Constitution, the rules of impeachment are both specific (treason and bribery) and general (high crimes and misdemeanors). Besides the president and vice president, all "civil officers" are subject to impeachment. That means all federal employees whether appointed or hired. Contrary to popular belief, impeachment does not mean removal from office. It is essentially an indictment. The Constitution grants the Senate the responsibility of holding a trial based on the evidence presented by the House. If convicted, the defendant can be removed from office and banned from future service in the federal government. The power of impeachment has been used sparingly with only 19 instances in the nation's history. You may be surprised by what we uncover when we dive into the language from the Constitution about impeachment, read the words of the Founding Fathers on the topic and study the history of its practice. How many Presidents, Supreme Court Justices and federal employees should have been impeached if the Constitution was followed? Show Notes: KrisAnne Show: Episode 281 - Impeachment Yesterday, Today and the Future House.gov - Impeachment List Founders Constitution Legal Dictionary: High Crimes and Misdemeanors Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States Brion McClanahan Episode 261 Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episodes #16 - The Truth About the Supreme Court Episode #23 - The Truth About Nullification Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Sick and Twisted Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - What They Don't Tell You The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute, and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

If you follow the financial markets to any extent you have likely heard the term “negative interest rates.” In this episode, we are going to examine this never-before-in-history phenomenon. We are going to discuss the three ways this ridiculous financial policy manifests itself: on individuals, on bank reserves and on bonds and examine merits of this policy. Hint: It ain't good! Show Notes The Fed's Consideration of Negative Interest Rates Signals Its Rush Toward Irrelevance The Non-Weirdness of Negative Interest Rates UBS Starts Charging Rich Clients Negative 0.75% Interest Rate Mises.org: Negative Interest Rates are the Price We Pay for De-Civilization Everything About Negative Interest Rates - Bob Murphy Why Negative Interest Rates Will Fail Rothbardian Take on Negative Interest Rates Why Sweden Ended Its Negative Interest Rate Experiment The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute, and Brighteon.com. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

Welcome to the inaugural Truth Quest Podcast month in review. In this short episode, we walk through the biggest news items from last month, September 2019. Show Notes Truth Quest podcasts: Episode #27 - The Truth About the Federal Reserve - An Intro Episode #28 - The Truth About the Federal Reserve - The Results The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

You've likely heard all the critics complaints about Walmart: The company underpays its employees, does not offer employee benefits, squeezes its suppliers which, in turn, kills domestic manufacturing jobs and leads to sweatshop labor in less-developed countries. The list continues: Walmart kills Mom and Pop shops, resists the unionization of their workforce, and destroys rural America. Sounds like a horrible company but what is the truth about Walmart? Show Notes: Sam Walton: Made in America Demonizing Wal-Mart Fortuune 500 Company's Conservatives and Liberals Love to Hate Mises.org: The Ultimate Pro-Walmart Article Why Walmart Matters Walmart's Healthcare Experiment Has Begun: It May be a Game Changer The Case for Walmart FEE.org: Walmarts Bottom Line Walmart is Good for the Economy Give Walmart the Nobel Peace Prize Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #4 - The Truth About Minimum Wage Episode #9 - The Truth About Healthcare in America Episode #17 - The Truth About Healthcare Reform Episode #36 - The Truth About Billionaires The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

What would you say if I told you the federal income tax is unconstitutional? You most likely would say, "How can that be? I thought we have a constitutional amendment that covers the income tax?" In this episode we are going to examine a perspective that you’ve likely never heard before and look at the truth about the federal income tax and the Sixteenth Amendment. You may be surprised to know that the manner in which the federal income tax is levied may not be in compliance with the Sixteenth Amendment nor with Supreme Court opinions on income tax cases. Show Notes The Great Income Tax Hoax – Irvin Schiff Two Negative Consequences of the Income Tax – Daniel J. Mitchell Is Today the Anniversary of the Income Tax the Worse Day in American History Prior to 1913 No One Paid Income Tax - Why Now? The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

When I evaluated the wealth tax I found that, besides the fact that they have been proven to be ineffective, ignore the laws of economics, require us to ignore the track record of the federal government and besides the fact that they are immoral and unconstitutional and their implementation would be stupid, short-cited, punitive, impractical, unnecessary, and a violation of privacy, I see no problem with them. Show Notes: Fair Comprehensive Tax Reform is the Right Path - Larry Summers The Destructive Economics of Wealth Taxation Warren Wealth Tax Weighs on Democrats Why a Wealth Tax Can't Solve Our Problems Peter Schiff Show - Episode #439 Truth Quest Podcast Episodes Episode #8 - The Truth About Social Security Episode #16 - The Truth About the Supreme Court Episode #23 - The Truth About Nullification Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Part I - Sick and Twisted Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Part II - What They Don't Tell You The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on The Truth Quest Podcast Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

Most people are aware of inflation. They expect the cost of products and services to go up every year. What these same people may not be aware of is the fact that this perpetual inflation is completely unnecessary. If the United States had a sound money policy, meaning the U.S. Dollar was pegged to gold (on a gold standard) most of the angst around monetary policy, interest rates, the national debt, out of control government spending, inverted yield curve, negative interest rates, and cryptocurrencies would be nothing but noise. In this episode we examine the history of a gold standard. We scrutinize actions taken by FDR, Nixon, the Federal Reserve and their impact on the worldwide economy. The bottom line is, because the gold standard constrains the spending of our overlords in Washington, D.C., they will never willingly revert back to that standard. Unfortunately the United States is in for a rude awakening as other countries have started accumulating gold reserves as a way to diversify away from the U.S. Dollar's reserve currency status. Show Notes: Think Bitcoin is the New Gold 2.0 - Think Again The Gold Standard Your Move Gold Critics, Please Explain What Money Is In Dismissing the Gold Standard, John Cochrane Channels Tina Fey Central Banks of Gold Buying Spree Over Dollar Worries Central Banks are Buying Gold Fastest Pace in Six Years Russia, China Continue Massive Substitution of Dollar Assets into Gold In Money We Trust: Documentary Funding the Monster State: FDR, Nixon versus the Gold Standard Alan Greenspan: Ron Paul Was Right About the Gold Standard Ron Paul's Appearance on Judge Napolitano's Fox Show Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #27- The Truth About the Federal Reserve: An Introduction Episode #28 - The Truth About the Federal Reserve: The Results Episode #56 - The Truth About Libra - Facebook's Cryptocurrency APMEX: Buy Gold and Siver The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on The Truth Quest Podcast Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon, and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

China’s social credit score system has been in the news lately. The more I learned about it, the more I saw its implications in America. Is something like this the future of how all governments control their subjects? Who needs laws and courts and constitutional rights when you can be steered, jeered and cajoled by a social credit score? Show Notes Twitter | Apple | Rumble | BitChute | | | Substack -------------------------------- Chinese Social Credit Score Prevents 2.5 Million Discredited Entities from Buying Plane Ticiket Silicon Valley is Building a Chinese Style Social Credit System China's Terrifying Social Credit Surveillance System is Expanding Forget 1984 We're Facing a Brave New World China's Social Credit System Explained China’s Social Credit Systems and Public Opinion: Explaining High Levels of Approval Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram. -------------------------------- Support the podcast by shopping at the Truth Quest Shirt Factory. With each shirt design there will be an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public. Rest assured that you will be well-equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate. Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast!

Following the two most recent mass shootings, the usual cries of DO SOMETHING have resurfaced as they always do following attacks or a crisis. After the Las Vegas shooting, we heard cries for a ban on bump stocks; today it's calls for red flag legislation. These laws, also known as Gun-Violence Restraining Orders, or Extreme Risk Protection Orders allow family members and mental health professionals to petition a court for an order enabling legal authorities to temporarily remove guns from those who are deemed to be a significant danger to themselves or others. As is often the case with these DO SOMETHING solutions, it sounds good on the surface but what is the truth? Listen to find out. Show Notes: Bipartisan Red Flag Gun Laws Plan Has Support in Congress Red Flag Laws; Second Amendment Advocates Warn Trump About Support for Gun Reform Measures Red Flag Laws or How to Repeal the Second Amendment Soviet Style Without a Pesky Vote Rhode Island ACLU Analysis of Red Flag Legislation Maryland Officers Serving Red Flag Gun Removal Order Fatally Shoot Armed Man Chinese Social Credit Score Prevents 2.5 Million Discredited Entities from Buying Plan Tickets Red Flag Laws: Oppose the Disease at Its Beginning Brief History of the Income Tax Cornell Law - The Presumption of Innocence Debunking the Patriot Act as It Turns 15 The Enforcement Problems with Gun Grabbing Red Flag Laws Are Even Worse Than You Think Revealing the Truth About Gun Control, Red Flag Laws and the Second Amendment Red Flag: The Dangerous Urge to Do Something Fee.org: Bipartisan Support for Gun Confiscation is Growing Red Flag Gun Laws Are a Page Out of Dystopian Science Fiction Novels Red Flag Gun Laws Turn Due Process on Its Head Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #37 – The Truth About the BOR – The Incorporation Doctrine Episode #59 – The Truth About What We Agree On The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, BitChute, Brighteon and Thinkspot. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

I don't know about you but sometimes I get tired of discussing all the areas where we disagree politically or on public policy issues. In this episode I attempt to focus on things that most of us agree on such as government spending, right-to-try laws, the surveillance state, sound money, war, tort reform, term limits, the War on Drugs and the War on Poverty. Does it not make sense to first focus on the few things in which we agree and then circle back to the numerous head-butting issues that divide us? Show Notes: Little Public Support for Reductions in Federal Spending Will Trump's Backing Revive Moribund Term Limits Movement? Study Shows Police Lying about Asset Forfeiture Poverty in the U.S. Was Plummeting—Until Lyndon Johnson Declared War On It Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #2 - The Truth About Abortion - What About the Baby? Episode #19 - The Truth About Elections and Washington, D.C. Episode #33 - The Truth About Abortion - Part II - Mental Gymnastics Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Sick and Twisted Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - What They Don't Tell You The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, Brighteon and BitChute. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

As I record this episode, we are living through the aftermath of two mass shootings – one at a Wal-Mart in El Paso, Texas and one in the entertainment district in Dayton, Ohio. The reaction from the Left is as expected. Blame the NRA, blame rhetoric, blame guns, blame a perceived bias in society, blame everyone and everything except the shooters. The Left has, yet again demonstrated themselves to be political opportunists disguised as compassionate onlookers. Their condemnation discrimination exposes their glaringly obvious double standard as they direct unfounded blame, condemnation and vitriol at their political opponents while ignoring the fact that many of these mass murderers are self-proclaimed liberals, socialists and communists. They ignore mass shootings in Chicago, death and destruction in wars all over the world, and glorify and celebrate the murder of innocent babies in the womb while laying the blame of these mass shootings at the foot of Trump, the NRA and/or anyone who supports the Second Amendment. Finding a solution is not their objective. Their objective is gun confiscation through liberty-limiting restrictions on gun ownership. The best long-term solution is a return of God to the public square. Short of that other solutions include law enforcement stepping up their game, reforming our mental health system, exploring red flag laws and eliminating gun-free zones. We discuss all of this and more in this episode. Show Notes: Media Focus on Mass Shootings Shows a Disconnect from Actual Crime Trends FBI Crime Statistics Babylon Bee: Gun Violence Mass Shootings Are Not Becoming More Common Seven Reasons to Oppose Red Flag Gun Laws 'We Have To Do Something!' Okay, Here Are Some Things We Can Do To Minimize Mass Shootings. Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #2 - The Truth About Abortion - What About the Baby? Episode #33 - The Truth About Abortion - Part II - Mental Gymnastics Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Sick and Twisted Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - What They Don't Tell You Episode #55 - The Truth About Freedom from Religion The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

I have to be honest, I am more than a little embarrassed that I felt compelled to publish this episode. How did we get to a place in America where people fall for the “free stuff” chant from politicians? It wasn't long ago that the majority of Americans would have laughed in the face of a politician that offered them something for nothing? Instead we are faced with an entire political party whose most persuasive argument for voting for them is, to some extent or another, to make promises to give voters free stuff. Free healthcare for you! Free college for you! Free abortions! Free eye glasses! Free hearing aids! Free dental coverage! These people are experts at two things: Pandering and spending other people’s money on other people. Buying votes with other people’s money is as low as it gets. Show Notes: The Peril of Democratic Socialism Is Democratic Socialism Better Than Other Types of Socialism The Dangerous Seduction of "Free" Can Americans Resist the Siren Song of Free Stuff? Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #12 - The Truth About Socialized Medicine Episode #31 – The Truth About Socialism – Part I Episode #32 – The Truth About Socialism – Part II Episode #36 - The Truth About Billionaires The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, Brighteon and BitChute. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

Facebook’s recent congressional testimony before the House Financial Services Committee regarding their proposed cryptocurrency, Libra, caught my attention. It got me wondering: where in the Constitution does it grant the federal government the power to regulate a cryptocurrency or a social media platform? I posed that question on the Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page and immediately started researching this episode. The truth is that cryptocurrencies in general and the Libra specifically pose a threat to many entities - central banks, power hungry government officials, and too-big-to-fail banks. In this episode I explain what Libra is and examine the threat posed by it and other cryptocurrencies. Along the way we discuss the benefits of cryptocurrencies, congressional overreach, sound money, central banks and the concept of private money. Show Notes: Libra White Paper Libra House Hearing G7 Urges Strict Libra Regime, Eyes Minimum Tax Alternative Currencies Such as Bitcoin are a Valuable Insurance Policy Against Feckless Government Does Libra Threaten Monetary Sovereignty? Fee.org Why This Economist is Skeptical of Facebook's Grandiose Claims About the Libra Why Facebook's New Cryptocurrency is No Threat to Bitcoin Mises.org Libra: Competitor to Inflationary Central Banks Facebook's Fake Money It's No Bitcoin: Facebook's Libra Currency Tied to Government Currencies https://mises.org/wire/idea-alternative-currencies-going-mainstream The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

I came across an article about a lawsuit brought by the Freedom From Religion Foundation against an Ohio middle school over their display of the Ten Commandments, a gift from the Class of 1926. As I read through the FFRF's press release, I grew more and more confused and irritated. Among other things, they applauded "the district for taking action to remedy this violation." That word, "violation" struck my curiosity but it only took two sentences later to find out what they were referring to - the Supreme Court's propensity to find religious displays, such as the Ten Commandments, unconstitutional as violations of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. This sent me on a quest for the truth about this anti-intuitive idea of freedom "from" religion. Show Notes: Original Intent, David Barton 92 Year Old Ten Commandments Plaque Removed School After Atheists Complain Ohio School Removes Religious Plaque Following FFRF Intervention Institute for Justice Alliance Defending Freedom Landmark Legal Foundation Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #14 – The Truth About Obamacare Episode #16 – The Truth About the Supreme Court Episode #23 – The Truth About Nullification Episode #37 – The Truth About the Bill of Rights Episode #46 – The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Part I Episode #47 – The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Part II The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot and BitChute. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

Recently the Supreme Court issued an opinion regarding the Trump Administration’s effort to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census. We've been told by leading Democrats that the inclusion of the question is an effort to marginalize minorities, scare immigrants and, as Nancy Pelosi said, “making America white again.” But what is the truth (and history) of this question and the census? Show Notes: Trump's Citizenship Question Isn't Controversial: Obama Deleting It Should've Been The American Public Overwhelmingly Supports a Citizenship Question on 2020 Census Comments Poll: Majority Say the Census Should be Able to Include Citizenship Question The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot and on BitChute. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

In Episode #41, I covered the truth about the gender pay gap and refuted the often-cited statistic that women earn $0.77 on the dollar that men earn for the same work. Suffice it to say, I thought I was done with this topic but over the last month, during the women’s World Cup soccer tournament, we have been inundated with news commentary, articles, and social justice sermons disguised as ESPN Sports Center episodes on earnings disparity in professional soccer. So now I am forced to jump back into the fray and expose another opportunistic faux outrage. Show Notes: Episode #41 - The Truth About the Gender Pay Gap Earnings Parity in Women's Soccer a Long Kick Away Consumers Will Decide if Women's Sports Teams Get Equal Pay Wikipedia - National Women's Soccer League Attendance BBC - Women's Soccer League One: Clubs Enjoy Record Attendance SoccerStats.com - Attendance An Easy Fix for Soccer's Gender Pay Gap The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, and on BitChute. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

Regular listeners know that, on occasion, I go off the beaten path of politics, public policy and Christian apologetics and cover seemingly random topics. This episode falls in that category. I have been watching English Premier League soccer for about four years now. During that time, I found myself intrigued by the colorful language used by the British play-by-play commentators as they described the flow of the game, its players, the fans, penalties, rivalries, and the nuances of the game of soccer. It’s like having a live Thesaurus on your TV! For the last year or so, I watched games while armed with a notebook and a pen documenting all of the creative references. This episode is a compilation of my notes and, where necessary, a translation of what the commentary means. By the way, you do not need to be a soccer fan to enjoy this episode. Everyone will get a kick out of the use of the Queen's English. Show Notes: The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, and on BitChute. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

It seems like, in order to be a national Democrat in good standing, you must invoke the battle cry "Trump is keeping immigrant children in cages at the border!" In this episode, we examine the truth of this statement. Show Notes: Episode #50 - The Truth About Party Over Principles Barack Obama's ICE Chief: Don't Blame Trump for Cages Hypocrisy at the Border: Trump Vilified for Obama's Immigration Policy Obama’s Address to the Nation about America’s broken immigration system Rep. Jim Jordan Reminds Dems Who Really Built Cages At The Border The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

It bothers me immensely when politicians and talking heads propose intellectually lazy and dishonest policies that they know will do more harm than good. Then your friends, family and the faceless, and often nameless, folks on social media jump on the bandwagon. Their prescriptions are not based on principles (or so I thought) rather, they appear to be based on party (or group think). I am no longer willing to cut these folks any slack because they can easily spend a few minutes on an Internet search and read multiple sides of any argument or policy. They can easily spend a few minutes trying to determine what the truth is. Why then does this phenomenon exist? Why do those who subscribe to this form of public policy advocacy resort to low-ball tactics when it comes to the treatment of their ideological foes? You know: name-calling, violence, vilification, shutting down the speech of dissenters, mocking, de-platforming, boycotting, and censorship! After much reflection and study, I believe these people are, indeed, principle-driven. That principle is winning - - - winning at all costs. Nothing else explains this behavior. Show Notes: William Watkins – The New Absolutes Pritical Thinking - Amazon Pritical Thinking - eBooks Michael Malice - The New Right Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #4 - The Truth About Minimum Wage Episode #7 -The Truth About Climate Change Episode #31 - The Truth About Socialism - Part I Episode #32 - The Truth About Socialism - Part II Episode #33 - The Truth About Abortion - Mental Gymnastics The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot and on BitChute. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

In Episode 48, we covered most of the wisdom-related topics presented in the book of Proverbs including: seeking counsel and advice, constructive criticism, discernment, discipline, self-control, instruction, knowledge, planning, and prudence. In this episode, I walk you through King Solomon’s insightful explanation of how wisdom is applied, or better put NOT applied, by different types of people namely the fool, the mocker, and the simple. Show Notes: The Proverbs Project - Amazon The Proverbs Project - eBook formats The Proverbs Project Facebook Fan Page The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot and on BitChute. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

Several years ago I wrote the book, The Proverbs Project. My goal was to bring the content of the Old Testament book of Proverbs to life in a manner in which the average person could easily consume and apply to their life. I went through Proverbs verse-by-verse assigning a theme for each of the 900 verses. I identified 150 themes, which were then grouped into 9 general categories. These 9 categories became the chapters of the book. Authorship of the book of Proverbs is largely attributed to King Solomon who was the son of King David. Solomon is thought to have been the richest and wisest man to ever live. Wisdom, which is the major theme of the book of Proverbs, is the subject of Episodes 48 and 49. In this episode I cover most of the wisdom-related topics presented in Proverbs including: advice, correction, discernment, discipline, instruction, knowledge, planning, and prudence. In the next episode, I walk you through Solomon’s insightful explanation of how wisdom is applied by different types of people namely the fool, the mocker, and the simple. Show Notes: The Proverbs Project - Book, ebook The Proverbs Project Facebook Fan Page The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot and on BitChute. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

In this second episode on the Roe v. Wade opinion, we are going to walk through the second half of the opinion and expose you to parts that neither the pro-life nor the pro-abortion side of the debate ever mention. Namely the very clear language finding that the right to an abortion and the right to privacy is NOT absolute. The opinion clearly grants states the ability to regulate and ban abortions. It's right there in black in white! Why isn't this common knowledge? Show Notes: Roe v. Wade opinion Chapter 7 of Mark Levin’s Men in Black The Real Jane Roe Supreme Court Upholds Indiana Abortion Law Fetal Remains Missouri Terminates It's Last Abortion Clinic After Finding Deficient Practices ---------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your Truth Quest Merchandise at The Truth Quest Shirt Factory: With each shirt design there will be an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will further deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public and to family gatherings. Don't worry! You will be equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate. Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast! Check out the "WHAT ABOUT THE BABY?" and "PRO-LIFE" shirt inspired by this episode. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

I think it is safe to say that the Roe v. Wade opinion is the most controversial Supreme Court opinion of the last 50 years. If not, the consequences of it certainly are with over 50 million abortions being performed. But what is the truth about the opinion? How many people have actually taken the time to read it? Upon reading the opinion, I was struck by the intellectual dishonesty of the majority opinion and the lack of true constitutional analysis. I was also alarmed at the callous manner in which the life in the womb was characterized and the list of so-called valid reasons for ending an innocent life. In this episode, I introduce or reintroduce you to the Roe case and walk you through Justice Harry Blackmun's majority opinion. At times it is sick and twisted but, in the end, the court surprisingly leaves the door wide open for state regulation of abortion. Besides leading to the death of tens of millions of innocent lives, this opinion demonstrates just how far activist judges will go in pursuit of their policy preferences. I demonstrate this by dismantling their three primary citations - the right to privacy, the Ninth and the Fourteenth Amendment. Show Notes: Roe v. Wade opinion Chapter 7 of Mark Levin’s Men in Black. Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #2 – The Truth About Abortion – What about the Baby? Episode #33 – The Truth About Abortion – Mental Gymnastics Episode #3 – The Truth About the Constitution - Where in the Constitution? Episode #16 – The Truth About the Supreme Court Episode #37 – The Truth About the Bill of Rights Episode #43 – The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part I Episode #44 – The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part II Episode #45 – The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part III Episode #26 – The Truth About the Judeo-Christian Tradition ---------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your Truth Quest Merchandise at The Truth Quest Shirt Factory: With each shirt design there will be an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will further deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public and to family gatherings. Don't worry! You will be equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate. Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast! Check out the "WHAT ABOUT THE BABY?" and "PRO-LIFE" shirt inspired by this episode. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, BitChute and Brighteon. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.

In the last two episodes, I introduced or re-introduced you to The Federalist Papers and discussed some of the checks and balances in the Constitution - the legislative and executive branches of government. Today we are going to discuss, as Paul Harvey used to say, “The rest of the story!” – the Judicial branch, States Rights, taxation, the military, and a brief look at the Necessary and Proper and Supremacy clauses of the Constitution. Show Notes Twitter | Rumble | BitChute | Spotify | Apple -------------------------------- Tenth Amendment Center publishes episode. The Federalist Papers The Original Argument, Glenn Beck National Association of State Budget Officers Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #3 – The Truth About the Constitution Episode #16 - The Truth About the Supreme Court Episode #23 - The Truth About Nullification Episode #37 - The Truth About the Bill of Rights -------------------------------- Support the podcast by shopping at the Truth Quest Shirt Factory. Check out our "Constitution Collection" inspired by this episode. With each shirt design there is an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public. Rest assured that you will be well-equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate. Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast!

In Episode 43, The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part I, I introduced (or re-introduced) you to the Federalist Papers. We discussed why the founders thought it was necessary to create a new document rather than amend the Articles of Confederation. In this episode, we look at two of the three branches of government created by this new Constitution - the legislative and executive branches. Along the way we have uncovered the progressive tearing down of the constitutional republic the founders bequeathed us. Show Notes Twitter | Rumble | BitChute | Spotify | Apple -------------------------------- Tenth Amendment Center publishes episode. The Federalist Papers The Original Argument, Glenn Beck Episode #34 - The Truth About the Electoral College -------------------------------- Support the podcast by shopping at the Truth Quest Shirt Factory. Check out our "Constitution Collection" inspired by this episode. With each shirt design there is an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public. Rest assured that you will be well-equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate. Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast!

The Federalist Papers were written and published in New York newspapers in 1787-1788 in order to sway public opinion to approve and ratify the newly devised United States Constitution. The essays were written by three prominent members of the founding generation - Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. I consider these essays the user’s guide for the Constitution and, therefore, deserve at least a perfunctory understanding. Short of reading the debates from the constitutional convention and the state ratification debates, the Federalist Papers provide some of the best insights into the United States Constitution. In this episode, we will cover 25-26 essays - those covering the topics of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the arguments for a stronger centralized government and the system of checks and balances devised by the Constitution. In the next episode we will cover the Executive and Legislative branches followed by an episode that covers everything else - the judiciary, taxation, states’ rights and a few important miscellaneous musings. Show Notes Twitter | Rumble | BitChute | Spotify | Apple -------------------------------- Tenth Amendment Center publishes episode. The Tenth Amendment Center Archives The Federalist Papers The Original Argument, Glenn Beck Tom Woods Show - Episode 411 - Hillsdale Colleges Federalist Papers Course - Error and Propaganda Hillsdale College Federalist Papers Course Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #3 – The Truth About the Constitution Episode #16 - The Truth About the Supreme Court Episode #26 - The Truth About the Judeo-Christian Tradition Episode #34 - The Truth About the Electoral College Episode #37 - The Truth About the Bill of Rights -------------------------------- Support the podcast by shopping at the Truth Quest Shirt Factory. Check out our "Constitution Collection" inspired by this episode. With each shirt design there is an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public. Rest assured that you will be well-equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate. Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast!

When you really think about it, how bad can a guy be who pissed off BOTH the establishment Republicans and establishment Democrats to the point where they BOTH want him in prison? Perhaps there is more to the story than the casual, headline-reader might see? The message sent from the powers-that-be is very clear – no government critic is above the law! Do not blow the whistle on our illegal and immoral activities. Do not expose our lies and corruption. Do not question our numbers, our integrity, or our honesty. If you do, you might be assanged! Show Notes: The Tom Woods Show - Episode 1385: The Truth About Whistleblower Julian Assange Julian Assange: Political Prisoner 18 Ways Julian Assange Changed the World Myths About Julian Assange Twenty-One Thoughts on the Persecution of Julian Assange Is Orwell's Ministry Of Truth Alive? Why Don't We Hear Much About Julian Assange? Trump's Betrayal of Julian Assange - Ron Paul Marjorie Cohn on Julian Assange’s Extradition The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page Order a copy of Shawn's books, Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect. The video of this episode is available on Rumble, Thinkspot, Brighteon and BitChute. Check out short highlight videos of each episode on Instagram.