Episode 235: Inside Albuquerque’s Stash House Scandal, Energy Reality, And A Tariff Firestorm
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A 911 ping leads to an Albuquerque stash house with kidnapped migrants and a ransom ledger—proof that policy signals have real-world consequences. We unpack how sanctuary rules that block ICE coordination can embolden predators, why public safety must come before political branding, and what accountability should look like at City Hall. That urgency threads into a broader reality check: Britain’s step back from rapid net zero plans exposes hard limits on intermittent power, rising grid costs, and the arithmetic of energy density. Meanwhile, U.S. demand is skyrocketing—think AI data centers, electrification, and industry—while New Mexico families operate on thin margins. Price hikes don’t hit spreadsheets; they hit kitchens.
So we draw a line: pair responsible oil and gas with a national sprint toward fusion. Unlike fission, fusion promises abundant, cleaner baseload without massive waste, and breakthroughs are accelerating. We talk practical policy—why middle-class tax relief matters now, why energy scarcity guarantees suffering, and how investment in fusion can deliver both climate progress and affordability. It’s not ideology; it’s physics, finance, and compassion.
We also tackle a brewing trade storm: Ontario’s ad splicing Ronald Reagan’s anti-tariff remarks to swipe at Trump spurred a tariff escalation and a quick pullback. Beyond the noise, the question is context—1987 trade dynamics aren’t today’s, and resilience matters when supply chains shape national security. Add a government shutdown threatening pay for troops and federal workers, and the theme is clear: don’t outsource reality. And because real life isn’t all policy, we close with a jolt from our game cams—coyotes, a big bobcat, and a massive mountain lion caught strolling at midday.
Join us for straight talk on safety, energy, and sovereignty—plus the wildest wildlife clip we’ve seen yet. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can find it.
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Chapters
1. Cold Open And Big Tease (00:00:00)
2. Stash House Kidnapping In Albuquerque (00:01:02)
3. Sanctuary Policy And Public Safety Clash (00:08:36)
4. Crime, Accountability, And Mayoral Stakes (00:16:39)
5. Voting Reminders And Local Races (00:21:44)
6. Climate Pivots Abroad And At Home (00:22:24)
7. Energy Costs, Income Strain, And Tax Burdens (00:31:05)
8. Fusion As The Next Energy Frontier (00:36:52)
9. Canada’s Reagan Ad And Tariff Fallout (00:43:14)
10. Government Shutdown Stakes And Paychecks (00:49:23)
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