Episode 203: What Happens When Elected Officials Stop Serving and Start Performing? The Melanie Stansbury Story
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🔢 Melanie Stansbury’s Math Fail
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury brought props to a committee hearing… and they completely backfired. She proudly held up a sign meant to support her argument—but the numbers didn’t even add up to 100%.
Republicans pounced.
But instead of laughing it off, Stansbury doubled down and threw a fit.
Mark breaks it all down—and argues that New Mexico deserves better than this kind of unserious behavior from its elected officials.
📉 Trouble for Deb Haaland?
Deb Haaland’s new campaign video for Governor is raising eyebrows—and Krysty explains why it could backfire.
Sam Bregman will still get smoked by Haaland in the primary but Harland’s struggles could make the race more exciting. We break down how the messaging missteps are already starting to show.
🇮🇱 Israel-Iran Conflict: The Truth Behind the Leaks
The media is reporting that the latest U.S.-backed Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear program may have only set it back a few months.
Mark isn't buying it.
We go behind the headlines and explain why this leak may be more about political cover than truth—and what’s next in this escalating conflict.
🎥 Krysty’s Netflix Pick: The Karen Read Case
Krysty gives her take on the new Karen Read documentary on Netflix that’s catching fire across the country.
If you haven’t watched it yet, she tells you why you should—and what it says about justice in America.
🐻 New Segment Alert: Mark’s Trail Cams
We close the show with something fun and wild—literally.
Mark unveils his new segment: “Mark’s Trail Cams”
Captured high in the northern New Mexico mountains, you’ll see:
- A curious bear
- A sneaky coyote
- And an elk for the ages
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Chapters
1. Show Introduction and Topics Preview (00:00:00)
2. Political Showhorses and Congressional Embarrassment (00:01:18)
3. Viewer Comments and Feedback (00:09:57)
4. Rep. Stansbury's Math Error Disaster (00:19:28)
5. Deb Holland's Campaign Video Issues (00:27:38)
6. Israel-Iran Ceasefire and Nuclear Strike Impact (00:35:11)
7. Iranian Nationals Arrests in US (00:38:13)
8. Karen Reed Murder Trial Documentary (00:42:40)
9. Mark's Game Cameras Segment (00:44:30)
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