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The Moderate Podcast

The Moderate Podcast

By Jimmy Davis

Join Jimmy Davis as he explores the politics of the week from a centrist, pragmatic point of view. He also uses his expertise in local government to provide an insider's perspective of how our government works. New shows every Sunday! 🇺🇸🐘🐴⚾️🏈🏒
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Episode 71 - The SLO Call with a Rant Twist

The Moderate PodcastApr 26, 2020

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118: Setting Limits
Mar 28, 202101:12:01
117: On the Border

117: On the Border

This week, I dive into the issue of illegal immigration and the current "crisis" along the border. Also, I discuss the latest in my new home woes, the Tiger Woods crash, a graphic posted by a relative that has me simply shaking my head in shame, and some revealing (but not very earth shattering) text exchanges between Bay Area county health officers.

Mar 21, 202101:06:34
116: America's Vote

116: America's Vote

This week, I discuss the Right to Vote Act (H.R. 1) and some new approved or proposed voting laws in Georgia and Iowa. In that context, I also discuss the ramifications of voter ID laws. I also discuss more cancellations, a "shocking" article on coronavirus cases, some lesser reviewed aspects of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and tweets from UTLA and 365Diversity.

Mar 14, 202101:13:17
115: Stimuli

115: Stimuli

This week, I get into the stimulus package that's in the works, the Dr. Seuss "controversy", COVID deaths, the COVID economy, and minimum wage.

Mar 07, 202101:13:05
114: Tit for Tat

114: Tit for Tat

This week, my kids join me to talk about what they have been up to lately, how they have liked Zoom school and how it has changed over the last year, and what they are looking forward to when going back to school in person for the first time in over a year. We also talk about the sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, more news bias, and CPAC and the direction of the GOP and conservatives.

Mar 01, 202101:10:16
113: Powerless

113: Powerless

This week, we dive into the Texas cold snap and related power issues, and why it's not too surprising that something like this happened. We also talk about the death of Rush Limbaugh and a school board that inadvertently got itself into some hot water.

Feb 22, 202101:09:11
112: Ross Benes - Rural Rebellion
Feb 14, 202101:14:23
111: Hypocrisy is Perfectly Acceptable Now
Feb 07, 202101:05:01
110: The Little Guy is Winning
Jan 31, 202101:10:27
109: A New Era Begins

109: A New Era Begins

This is our first episode of the Biden era, and we talk about his first few actions as President, as well as some of the last moves of the Trump administration, a talk about COVID and related historical context, and where both parties go from here.

Jan 24, 202101:14:56
108: Misconceptions

108: Misconceptions

This week, we talk about some of the continued fallout of the January 6 riot at the Capitol, including reaction from some senators, impeachment, and banning on social media. We also look at some common misconceptions of the 1st Amendment, 25th Amendment, and Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934.

Jan 17, 202101:07:04
107: Disunity
Jan 11, 202101:17:07
106: Happy New Year
Jan 03, 202101:01:55
105: Looking Back
Dec 28, 202001:02:22
104: Holding Out Hope

104: Holding Out Hope

This is my first live show in a few weeks, and the first one on my new equipment. I'm hoping to get all the kinks figured out over the next couple of weeks.  This week, I get into the latest on COVID and how our response has affected children. I also talk about the next step in the election process (no, unfortunately it's still not over).

Dec 21, 202057:48
Best of TMP - So Cal Freeways

Best of TMP - So Cal Freeways

This week, I'm not able to do a normal episode, so please enjoy a look back at one of my favorite episode, in which I talk about the So Cal freeway system and how road funding works in California.
Dec 13, 202058:22
103: Alexanders

103: Alexanders

This week, we take a look back at the election of 1800, which had its election stealing saga of its own.  Also, my son Alex joins me to talk about a variety of things.

Dec 06, 202047:41
102: Fairy Tales

102: Fairy Tales

This week, we cover a spectacular interview with Michael Flynn that will...well, just listen because it's really hard to describe how you will view it unless you listen to me break it down.  We also talk about some of the infighting with the Democrats and how that all might play out in the Biden Administration. 

Nov 30, 202001:04:20
101: The Kraken
Nov 22, 202001:11:57
Episode 100 - Reflections and Lawsuits
Nov 15, 202059:43
Episode 99 - Post Game Analysis
Nov 09, 202001:05:52
Episode 98 - My 2020 Predictions
Nov 02, 202001:08:14
Episode 97 - Battleground: Arizona
Oct 25, 202001:02:16
Episode 96 - Battleground: Michigan
Oct 18, 202001:01:17
Episode 95 - Battleground: Ohio

Episode 95 - Battleground: Ohio

This week, in our Battleground series, we explore the bellwether state of Ohio. Will Ohio once again go with the nation, or will Ohio finally lose its status of a determining factor in the Presidential election? We also discuss the Vice Presidential debates, where national discourse has lost its way, and we explore California Propositions 16 and 18.

Oct 11, 202059:18
Episode 94 - Battleground: Wisconsin
Oct 05, 202053:48
Episode 93 - Battleground: Pennsylvania
Sep 27, 202001:03:46
Episode 92 - The Notorious RBG

Episode 92 - The Notorious RBG

This week, my dad joins us to talk about the late, great Ruth Bader Ginsburg, affectionately known as The Notorious RBG.  We also talk about what comes next for the SCOTUS, what some prominent senators are saying now versus 2016, and how this may shape the election.  My dad also tells us about his trip to Idaho and some of the difference on how the pandemic looks in California versus Idaho.

Sep 20, 202001:14:24
Episode 91 - The Woodward Tapes
Sep 13, 202001:03:25
Episode 90 - The Gig is Up

Episode 90 - The Gig is Up

On this Labor Day Weekend, we are talking about the state of the gig economy in California and how Proposition 22 hopes to change that.  We also talk about Trump's alleged remarks about troops, Nancy Pelosi's hair, Trump "encouraging" election fraud, Big Brother, and the latest Presidential polling numbers.

Sep 06, 202001:09:27
Episode 89 - The Card is Set

Episode 89 - The Card is Set

This week, we talk about the Presidential matchup now that it is officially set, including each of the candidate's acceptance speeches.  We also talk about the officer-involved shooting in Kenosha, WI, the protester clash in Portland, and some data about police shootings by race.  We also talk about election security briefings, Big Brother, and I end the show by giving you my prediction on what will happen with the Presidential race.

Aug 30, 202001:15:22
Episode 88 - What is Q?

Episode 88 - What is Q?

No, we are not playing Jeopardy! this week.  In this episode, I discuss the surprisingly little-discussed Senate report on Trump campaign discussions with Russia, a controversy with Goodyear, and the hidden issue with Trump's payroll tax holiday.  I also get into the whole QAnon thing and where it came from and my own "conspiracy theory" as to who is actually behind it.  Finally, I talk about Memphis's reign in week 2 of Big Brother.

Aug 24, 202051:55
Episode 87 - Taking the Heat
Aug 16, 202052:32
YouTube Special - By the Numbers COVID Edition
Aug 16, 202001:53
Episode 86 - Who's the VP?

Episode 86 - Who's the VP?

My dad joins me to talk about some of the history and ramifications of getting a lack of a majority in the electoral college.  We also speculate on who Joe Biden's VP candidate will be (which we thought we would have a decision on by now), and we talk about this week's return of Big Brother!

Aug 09, 202001:03:51
Episode 85 - Too Close to Call
Aug 02, 202059:05
Episode 84 - 100 Days to Go

Episode 84 - 100 Days to Go

We are 100 days out from the 2020 General Election, so we talk about politics, including Joe Biden's leading VP hopefuls, how the House is shaping up, and a look at some of the tossup Senate races.  We also talk about the Big Brother premiere, baseball's return, the new Seattle NHL team, and actual deaths in 2020 (from all causes) compared to the past 5 years. 

Jul 26, 202001:00:43
Episode 83 - Disingenuous
Jul 19, 202001:00:59
Episode 82 - Historical Perspectives

Episode 82 - Historical Perspectives

This week, my dad joins the podcast to talk about the #cancelhamilton movement, and cancel culture in general, as well as some of the history around the electoral college, Civil War, and California statehood.  We also talk about the possible return of Big Brother and the return of the NHL, NBA, and NFL.

Jul 12, 202001:09:15
Episode 81 - Rage Against the Mask

Episode 81 - Rage Against the Mask

I don't know what it is, but people have all of these (stupid) reasons why they don't want to wear a mask.  Is it because they simply don't like to be told what to do?  Is it because they only care about themselves and "aren't afraid of the virus"? Is it because of some vast left wing conspiracy?  Who knows!  But we talk about it all on today's program.

Also, we talk about President Trump's speech at Mt. Rushmore and, as a special treat, my kids come on to talk about their Zoom learning experience and how they see the next school year going.

Jul 05, 202053:17
Episode 80 - Conflicts and Confusion

Episode 80 - Conflicts and Confusion

This week, I address a video sent to me by a listener about the switch in the parties.  Also, I talk about the confusion involving Bubba Wallace and the hangings in the High Desert region of Southern California, a new encryption act introduced in the Senate, Trump's COVID testing joke, and the return of Major League Baseball.

Jun 28, 202054:58
Episode 79 - Do We Really Want to Solve the Problem?

Episode 79 - Do We Really Want to Solve the Problem?

WARNING: This week's episode contains contains some strong language and content, not suitable for kids.  Listener discretion is advised.

First of all, I apologize for the length of this episode...but when you're trying to tackle such a complex issue, it's going to get long.  This week, I dive deep into racism and what the left and right are saying the problems are.  But do they offer solutions?  Do they even agree what the problems are? Or how to solve them? I get into all of it, and how this issue might get fixed once and for all.

Jun 21, 202001:17:45
Episode 78 - A Little Bit of Everything

Episode 78 - A Little Bit of Everything

It's the second weekend of the month, which means my dad is on the show this week!  Coming to a day earlier than normal, we talk a little bit about a variety of subjects in terms of what's going on the world right now, including police brutality, the Coronavirus, presidential politics, and the Confederate flag.

Jun 13, 202001:19:56
A Match Made in Podcasting Heaven

A Match Made in Podcasting Heaven

This episode was recorded with the RØDE PodMic and submitted to the host of The Moderate Podcast, Anchor.  In it, you will learn what The Moderate Podcast is all about.

This episode is also being submitted to the My RØDE Cast 2020 contest...which is being hosted by Anchor.

It's a match made in podcasting heaven!

Jun 12, 202001:47
Episode 77 - Reflections on Realities

Episode 77 - Reflections on Realities

This week, I go into a deep discussion about the debate on racial inequality, and attempt to get to the root cause.  I also reflect on how we can perhaps try to begin solving the true root causes of the divides that we see.

Jun 07, 202001:14:00
Episode 76 - Going Nuckin' Futs

Episode 76 - Going Nuckin' Futs

As if it wasn't crazy enough, the world has gotten even crazier in the past week.  We talk about Trump going off the deep end on several subjects, some of the activity at the State Department, and of course, the murder of George Floyd.

May 31, 202058:50
Episode 75 - The Instincts of Politics

Episode 75 - The Instincts of Politics

This week, I get into the instincts and psychology of politics and why there is a difference between what's happening in blue states versus red states during this pandemic. I also talk about the myths from the "documentary" Plandemic and the latest Joe Biden gaffe.

May 24, 202056:57
Episode 74 - The Curious Case of Mr. Flynn

Episode 74 - The Curious Case of Mr. Flynn

This week, we dive deep into the Michael Flynn, including the original events that led to what is going on today. We also talk about the Survivor finale, which was a nice bow to the best season of Survivor yet.
May 17, 202001:15:43
Episode 73 - Adventures in Quarantine

Episode 73 - Adventures in Quarantine

Dad is back this week, and he had to make up for lost time apparently!  We didn't get to a lot of what we wanted to talk about, but we did share some quarantine stories as well as more 'rona talk.

May 10, 202001:16:01
Episode 72 - By the Numbers

Episode 72 - By the Numbers

This week, Jimmy is flying solo, talking about Justin Amash and his bid for the Libertarian Party candidacy, the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, and the flu numbers in recent years that are supposedly as bad as the COVID numbers (spoiler alert...they aren't).

May 03, 202001:02:47