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<p>Chuck Marohn and Tony Dutzik unpack the messy history of the gas tax, cross‑subsidies between states, and the moral story drivers were told about “user fees.” They revisit highway revolts, the rise of federal transit funding, and the long slide into Highway Trust Fund bailouts. Their conversation lays out stark choices for the next chapter of national transportation policy.</p> Additional Show Notes <ul> <li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-dutzik-41a72b97/'>Tony Dutzik</a> (LinkedIn)</li> <li class="BlogItem-title"><a href='https://archive.strongtowns.org/journal/2020/4/20/call-time-out-on-highway-boondoggles'>Call "Time Out" on Highway Boondoggles</a> (Article)</li> <li><a href='https://frontiergroup.org/'>Frontier Group</a> (Site)</li> <li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/live/_zgn8tw_2x8?si=HRZLnsE_mzeny6lA'>What Comes After the Interstate Era? | New Report </a> (Youtube)</li> <li><a href='https://www.strongtowns.org/missionaccomplished'>Read the Mission Accomplished White Paper.</a></li> <li><a href='https://clmarohn.substack.com/'>Chuck Marohn</a> (Substack)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you!</p>

<p>On tonight's live, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Christian Schauf. They discuss Trump firing Pam Bondi as Attorney General, Justice Jackson suggesting that foreign tourist qualify for birthright citizenship, and Matt Gaetz claiming that the US runs 'forced breeding programs' merging humans and extraterrestrials.</p>

<p>Dr. Champion shows you how, in the Tax Code, Congress has changed words of which you know the meaning, into “legal terms”, the meaning of which has nothing to do with the English dictionary, common usage, or your understanding of the word!</p> <p>Dave explains how Congress has created ‘fake’ definitions to fool the American people.</p> <p>Dave’s books are at <a href="https://drreality.news/store/">https://drreality.news/store/</a></p>

<p>The Think and Act Locally newsletter serves as a community-focused guide for the Deer Park, La Porte, and Pasadena areas at the start of 2026. The primary mission is to encourage civic engagement, specifically urging residents to attend city council meetings to influence local decisions like the potential consolidation of La Porte and Shoreacres. Beyond politics, the source highlights economic growth, noting new business openings and chamber of commerce awards that foster regional prosperity. Educational achievements are celebrated through AP Scholar recognitions and updates on grants awarded to local colleges. The publication also functions as a community resource, providing a calendar of social events, restaurant spotlights, and various volunteer opportunities. Ultimately, the text promotes a philosophy of individual empowerment, suggesting that small, consistent actions in one’s own neighborhood lead to meaningful change.</p> <p><a href="https://newsletter.thinkandactlocally.com/signup"></a></p> <footer><p><a href="https://thinkandactlocally.com/donate/">https://thinkandactlocally.com/donate/</a> <a href="https://thinkandactlocally.com/donate/"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thinkandactlocally.myshopify.com/">https://thinkandactlocally.myshopify.com/</a> <a href="https://thinkandactlocally.myshopify.com/"></a></p> <p>Youtube - @ThinkandActLocally <a href="url">www.youtube.com/@ThinkandActLocally</a></p> <p>Facebook - @thinkandactlocally <a href="url">www.facebook.com/thinkandactlocally</a></p> <p>TikTok - @thinkandactlocally <a href="url">www.tiktok.com/@thinkandactlocally</a></p> <p>Instagram - @thinkandactlocally<br /> <a href="url">www.instagram.com/thinkandactlocally</a></p> <p>Truth Social - @thinkandactlocally <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@thinkandactlocally"></a></p> <p>Rumble - @ThinkandActLocally <a href="https://rumble.com/c/c-6595331"></a></p> <p>X- @ThinkActLocally<br /> <a href="url">www.twitter.com/ThinkActLocally</a></p> <p>LinkedIn - @think-and-act-locally <a href="url">www.linkedin.com/company/think-and-act-locally</a></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/601vtPzxdHl82EM42Hsulf?si=05017b5b0ace4edc">https://open.spotify.com/show/601vtPzxdHl82EM42Hsulf?si=05017b5b0ace4edc</a></p> </footer>

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<p>Martin Luther King Jr.‘s “I Have a Dream” speech powerfully advocates for racial equality in America. King highlights the unfulfilled promise of the Emancipation Proclamation, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for civil rights a century later. He uses the metaphor of a check marked “insufficient funds” to represent America’s failure to deliver on its promise of freedom and justice for Black Americans. The speech calls for immediate action, rejecting gradualism and urging listeners to continue the fight for equality. Finally, King paints a hopeful vision of a future where racial harmony and justice prevail, inspiring his audience with the powerful imagery of freedom ringing across the nation.</p> <footer><p><a href="https://libertyleaf.shop/">https://libertyleaf.shop/</a></p> <p>● Youtube - @Liberty_Leaf <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@Liberty_Leaf">www.youtube.com/@Liberty_Leaf</a></p> <p>● Facebook - Page name: LibertyLeaf <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LibrtyLeaf/">https://www.facebook.com/LibrtyLeaf/</a></p> <p>● TikTok - @liberty.leaf <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@liberty.leaf?_t=8oNgh4rdSIA&_r=1">https://www.tiktok.com/@liberty.leaf?_t=8oNgh4rdSIA&_r=1</a></p> <p>● Instagram - @librtyleaf <a href="https://www.instagram.com/librtyleaf?igsh=bHo5OHZlNzdpanMy&utm_source=qr">https://www.instagram.com/librtyleaf?igsh=bHo5OHZlNzdpanMy&utm_source=qr</a></p> <p>● Truth Social - @libertyleaf <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@libertyleaf">https://truthsocial.com/@libertyleaf</a></p> <p>● X - @LibrtyLeaf <a href="https://x.com/LibrtyLeaf">https://x.com/LibrtyLeaf</a></p> <p>● Pinterest - @lbrtyleaf <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/lbrtyleaf/">https://www.pinterest.com/lbrtyleaf/</a></p> <p>● Snapchat - @libertyleaf <a href="https://snapchat.com/t/BUpXd1QG">https://snapchat.com/t/BUpXd1QG</a></p> </footer>

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