Best Steve Rio Podcasts (2025)

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772 Steve Pearce - "You Had a Good Home, But you Left… " 45:08

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Paul talks with former New Mexican Congressman, Steve Pearce about his new book "You Had a Good Home, But you Left… " The book is the saga of Congressman Steve Pearce's solo flight around the world and how it became a pilgrimage to honor fallen service members, weaving together aviation adventure and reflections on sacrifice.…

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Handing out 2025 UFC Awards, Looking Ahead to 2026, Who Will Be Champ in 2026? 1:02:45

4d ago1:02:45

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For the final episode of UFC Unfiltered in 2025, Jim Norton and Matt Serra put a bow on the year that was and look ahead to what 2026 might hold. The guys open the show by revisiting their 2025 predictions, breaking down how the season played out after a razor-thin race in their season-long picks competition. Matt finished ahead on total points, wh…

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771 MLG's National Guard Deployment in Albuquerque, Inflation, 2025 in Review 46:48

1d ago46:48

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On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss MLG's National Guard deployment in ABQ as they depart. MLG expresses disappointment while Paul's views are more nuanced. Inflation is actually much better under President Trump than under Biden. A graphic highlights much of what we say about New Mexico. Paul and Wally review 2025…

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Episode 373: The Very Sad "STORY" of King Dipsh*t Supreme - Part II 1:16:28

3d ago1:16:28

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Our story of King Dipsh*t Supreme comes to a dramatic conclusion this week with Part II. As an added bonus for Christmas week, I've also got an exclusive "slow jam" with the big man, Santa himself, who joined me in my home recording studio to deliver his Christmas 2025 message. As with last week's episode, this is NSFW or for Children, so please en…

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770 Duke Rodriguez - Candidate for Governor of New Mexico 47:24

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On this week's interview Paul sits down with businessman and former HHS Secretary during the Gary Johnson Administration, Duke Rodriguez. Duke recently announced that he's running for Governor of New Mexico as a Republican. Paul and Duke discuss his background, his involvement in the marijuana industry, and his views on a variety of important publi…

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769 Environmental Groups Blast MLG's Data Center Plans, The Cost of "Free Childcare" and more 42:44

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Keller wins unprecedented 3rd term, city council moves left. What does it mean? ABQ Journal editorializes in support of RGF in hoodie-gate. RGF will be working with local attorney Blair Dunn to fight Keller's ethics violation. MLG rips the GOP for expiring ACA subsidies while failing to address numerous issues here in NM. Environmental groups take …

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Jamey-Lyn Horth joins Matt & Ray Longo; Kape’s case for a flyweight title shot 45:08

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With Jim Norton out, Ray Longo steps in alongside Matt Serra for a fresh episode of UFC Unfiltered, featuring women’s flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth. Coming off back-to-back wins to finish 2025 undefeated, Horth talks about transitioning into MMA later than most, her athletic roots, and how early amateur fights against Loopy Godinez turned into a close …

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Episode 372: The Very Sad "STORY" of King Dipsh*t Supreme (LOSER!) - Part 1 1:10:57

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It’s the time of year that we tell stories of irredeemable characters whose hearts are cold, or too small, or filled with a gaping void, who are offered a chance at redemption. In the vein of Scrooge from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” and the Grinch of Dr. Seuss’ “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” I give you a contemporary story with another…

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768 Steve Lanier - Candidate of Governor of New Mexico 45:03

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On this week's interview Paul sits down with New Mexico State Senator Steve Lanier. Lanier, a Republican from the Four Corners, is running for Governor of New Mexico in the GOP primary. He and Paul discuss Lanier's personal story which includes varied experiences in business and as a teacher. Who is Lanier? Why is he running for Gov.? Find out more…

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767 Hoodies, SNAP Controversy, New Mexico Last in Economic Freedom 35:56

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On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss the latest on "hoodie gate" including an ethics complaint from Mayor Keller. New Mexico's political leadership is refusing to assist the Trump Administration in rooting out SNAP fraud. But a recent report from the LFC specifically calls out the need to "New Mexico needs to change prog…

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Chris Duncan & Mansur Abdul-Malik talk 1st-RD wins, UFC 323 takeaways w/ Din Thomas 53:48

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With Matt Serra out for the day, Jim is joined by Mr. Reliable himself — Din Thomas — for an episode that opens with lightweight Chris Duncan checking in just days after his impressive first-round anaconda choke of Terrance McKinney at UFC 323. Duncan talks about surviving the early storm, leveling up since moving full-time to American Top Team, an…

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Episode 371: Amentara Ethnobotanicals with Christian Rasmussen 1:24:11

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My guest this week is Christian Rasmussen from AMENTARA (formerly MN Nice Ethnobotanicals) to discuss amanita mushrooms, blue lotus, kava, and more. We get into dosage, experience, and why Christian feels that amanita is the most demanding experience of them all. Visit them online here: AMENTARA.com

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UFC Vegas 112 - Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape FULL CARD PREDICTIONS 57:56

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On The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC Vegas 112 - Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. ////////// Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details: Next Even…

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766 Sarah Hetemi - Prosperity Tour and Preview of 2026 NM Legislative Session 39:23

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On this week's Tipping Point interview Paul sits down with Sarah Hetemi, State Director of New Mexico's chapter of Americans for Prosperity. Paul and Sarah discuss her group's recent series of events as part of their Prosperity Tour. They also give an early preview of what might be on the table in the upcoming 30 day New Mexico legislative session.…

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Jalin Turner, Jan Błachowicz, UFC 323 picks 54:34

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Jim and Matt open the show with lightweight finisher Jalin Turner, who joins ahead of his return against Edson Barboza at UFC 323. Turner explains how training with Ian Machado Garry and reconnecting with his faith pulled him out of a brief retirement, helping him rediscover balance, purpose, and confidence. He also discusses studying the sport dif…

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765 New Mexico's Federal Dependency, Donor Privacy Fight, Hoodies for the Homeless and more 41:18

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On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss: RGF's recent opinion piece which highlights issues w/ New Mexico's federal dependency. Why is NM so dependent on DC? What is the harm of this dependence and what can we do about it? RGF fights for donor privacy with amicus (friend of the court) brief: Early voting is underway in Albu…

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Chris Weidman breaks down Merab's title run & Gaethje-Paddy; Coach John Wood previews Merab–Yan II 44:36

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Jim and Matt kick off the week with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, who checks in ahead of his trip to Las Vegas to support Merab Dvalishvili before the bantamweight champ’s fourth title defense of 2025. Weidman shares what he expects from Merab’s continued dominance, and also weighs in on how Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett match…

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Episode 370: The Alchemist and the Eagle, Chapters 12 and 13 51:14

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Here are the next two chapters of the audiobook of The Alchemist and the Eagle for your listening enjoyment. In these two chapters, "The Mission," and "Gateway to Jeaniaurduin," Ashi and her religious followers make a territorial push into the interior of Aurduin to claim land back from the control of the invading Jolao Empire.…

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UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 FULL CARD PREDICTIONS 1:09:09

24d ago1:09:09

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On The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. ////////// Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details: Next Event ($…

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764 Ken Miyagishima - Candidate for Governor of New Mexico 46:54

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On this week's interview Paul sits down with former Las Cruces mayor and Democrat for Gov. of New Mexico Ken Miyagishima. Paul and Ken discuss his leadership during COVID as well as the numerous issues facing New Mexico's next governor including the medical provider shortage, the 2nd amendment, and education reform, and the economy writ large. Ken …

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763 Bregman Proposes Term Limits and Pay for Legislators, NM Roads in the News, Virgin Galactic and more 46:44

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Sam Bregman proposes term limits, pay for legislators. Santa Fe New Mexican hits the road issue in a series over the weekend. Virgin Galactic sets a launch goal of Q4 2026. CEO and former ambassador: NM is not a poor state. New Mexico's data center frenzy. Rep. Leger Fernandez claims teachers have more work ethic in their pinky than Elon Musk. RGF …

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Episode 369: The 5-MeO-DMT Embodiment Protocol with Stephan and Amber Kerby 1:36:11

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I've got a husband and wife team as guests this week on The Entheogenic Evolution Podcast - Stephan and Amber Kerby of Mindscape Institute. They've just released their co-authored work, The Embodiment Protocol: A Practical Guide to Awakening with 5-MeO-DMT, which is now available as paperback and ebook on Amazon. As this is Amber's first time being…

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Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap 1:11:02

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Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the…

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762 Philip K. Howard - "Saving Can-Do: How to Revive the Spirit of America" 41:15

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Are you concerned that America has run out of big ideas and can't carry big projects (or even basic government programs) to fruition in a successful way? Philip K. Howard is a return guest on Tipping Point NM. Philip and Paul discuss his latest book "Saving Can-Do: How to Revive the Spirit of America." The book amounts to a critique of overregulati…

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Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict loaded UFC Qatar card 42:01

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Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day j…

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761 Santa Fe Minimum Wage, Economist Magazine's Childcare Warning, SNAP Benefits for Fentanyl and more 44:49

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Santa Fe recently raised its minimum wage from an already high $15 an hour to $17.50, but the calculation for future increases cause even more concerns. The Tax Foundation recently released its Tax Competitiveness Index. Despite ample oil and gas revenues New Mexico has dropped from 20th to 28th since 2020. While taxes are not the ONLY important fa…

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Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture, Johnny Walker plots next moves 58:37

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With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s …

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UFC Qatar - Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker FULL CARD PREDICTIONS 1:16:04

1M ago1:16:04

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On The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC Qatar - Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. ////////// Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details: Next Event (…

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760 Senator Antonio "Moe" Maestas - Road Funding Issues, Housing and more 44:50

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On this week's interview Paul sits down with New Mexico Senator Antonio "Moe" Maestas. Moe is a Democrat representing Albuquerque's West Side. He and Paul discuss road funding issues in New Mexico. Specifically, they address whether the gas tax should be increased and other approaches to increasing road funding. Paul and Sen. Maestas then move on t…

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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759 Government Shutdown to End, Special Session of Legislature, Election Results, EV Sales and more 46:12

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RGF holds successful 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday with Grover Norquist keynoting. Wally provided the welcome. They discuss the event. Government shutdown will finally end soon. Thankfully the filibuster remains intact. Paul and Wally discuss. New Mexico's Legislature convened on Monday for a special session. What happened? What happened…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

2M ago53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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Episode 367: A Serious Conversation about Psychedelics and Comics with Daniel Moler 1:43:05

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My guest this week is psychedelic comic book creator, Daniel Moler. We had a very engaging and wide-ranging discussion about psychedelics, representational art, the nature of story telling, super heroes, fascism, and the joy of creating good old fashioned physical objects such as will be produced with Daniel's Crowdfundr campaign to produce copies …

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UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev FULL CARD PREDICTIONS 1:17:04

2M ago1:17:04

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On The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. ////////// Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details: Next …

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758 Joe DiGangi - The Guy Behind The Billboards 46:06

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On this week's episode Paul sits down with Joe DiGangi. Joe is the guy behind the billboards that went up during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta which called out leadership of the state and city for New Mexico's poor education outcomes and high crime. What's Joe's story? What caused him to spend the money to put up these signs? What does he think ou…

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…

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757 Election Predictions, Mamdani Would Love NM, Poverty is a Choice, SNAP Embarrassment and more 37:08

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It's election day. Be sure to vote if you are able to! Paul and Wally discuss and make predictions about some of the important national races including NYC's and Albuquerque's races for mayor. Socialist Mamdani would love New Mexico's policies. RGF in National Review on MLG's "free child care." A recent KOAT story includes an interview with a seemi…

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Valter Walker, Quillan Salkilld, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama recap 48:04

2M ago48:04

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back to kick off fight week with two guests who’ve both made major statements inside the Octagon in recent weeks. On the heels of yet another heel hook submission, heavyweight submission specialist Valter Walker uses his UFC Unfiltered debut to talk through his UFC 321 victory in Abu Dhabi, reflect on his MMA journey, …

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UFC Vegas 111 - Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown FULL CARD PREDICTIONS 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

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On The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC Vegas 111 - Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. ////////// Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details: Next Eve…

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756 Jonathan Lesser - Proposed PNM Purchase, Energy Transition and Electricity Demand 42:59

2M ago42:59

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On this week's interview Paul talks to Jonathan Lesser, PhD. Jonathan is President of Continental Economics, Inc. and Senior Fellow, National Center for Energy Analytics. They discuss the proposed purchase of PNM by a private equity firm. They discuss the so-called "Energy Transition" in New Mexico, especially the SunZia power lines and rising dema…

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Steve Garcia, Jeremiah Wells, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama picks 51:49

2M ago51:49

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Two days removed from their chat with David Onama, Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a Wednesday episode with his opponent in Saturday’s main event — 12th-ranked featherweight Steve Garcia. The Albuquerque native joins the show to discuss his six-fight win streak, his ongoing callout, and why this matchup with Onama feels like the biggest moment…

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755 Healthcare Costs Continue to Skyrocket, NM LNG to Japan?, Southern NM Data Center and more 46:54

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Paul and Wally begin their conversation with numerous current topics including the World Series, the hurricane hitting Jamaica, and a reminder of the Foundation's upcoming 25th anniversary gala. Health care costs continue to skyrocket. The problem transcends New Mexico's medical provider shortage, but can't be solved by socialist "single payer" pla…

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Charles Jourdain talks Vancouver win, David Onama on first main event, UFC 321 reactions 54:36

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show reacting to the wild ending of UFC 321’s main event — sharing their thoughts on Ciryl Gane’s dominant first round against Tom Aspinall before the anticlimactic finish via accidental eye poke. Both hosts agree they want to see that fight run back — and while Jim pulled ahead of Matt in the week’s win-loss …

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Episode 365: Establishing Entheogenic Churches with Clementine Kruczynski 1:46:36

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My guest this week is Clementine Kruczynski who uses a unique "private law" and "private trust" approach to establishing legally protected entheogenic churches. While I've featured lawyers who seek to apply Religious Freedom Restoration Act legal exemptions for creating entheogenic churches, Clementine promotes an entirely different route and is th…