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Pinch us!!! In episode 95, we sit down with someone who is a huge inspiration to us - Sharon McMahon AKA @SharonSaysSo! We dive into her new book, "The Small and the Mighty," and how individuals can harness their unique strengths to create impactful change, even when the world's problems feel overwhelming.

Connect with Sharon:

• Instagram 
• Website
• Podcast - Here's Where It Gets Interesting
• Newsletter - The Preamble
• Buy the book!

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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

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In episode 94, we continue to talk through important things that'll be on your ballot this November other than the Presidential race. We cover battleground Senate, gubernatorial, and state Supreme Court races. Tune in to hear if any of these will be on your ballot!

Resources

• Cook Political Report | Non-Partisan Political Analysis for US Elections & Campaigns
• The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024 | CNN Politics
• United States Senate elections, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• Why does the U.S. Senate race in California matter? (usc.edu)
• Colin Allred - Wikipedia
• United States Senate election in Maryland, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• United States Senate election in California, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• U.S. House battlegrounds, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• North Carolina gubernatorial election, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• The governor's races that really matter in 2024 - POLITICO
• New Hampshire primary voters to pick candidates for short but intense campaigns | AP News
• State Supreme Court Elections to Watch in 2024 | State Court Report
• Three Ohio Supreme Court races on the November ballot will have a huge impact in the coming years • Ohio Capital Journal
• Michigan Supreme Court elections, 2024 - Ballotpedia

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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

• Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
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In episode 85, we open up about the election anxiety that's been gripping so many of us lately and share some healthy ways to manage it.

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Resources

• Three Things I Know Right Now - by Sharon McMahon (thepreamble.com)
• SharonSaysSo Instagram
• USA TODAY | The 2024 election is seriously stressing Americans out | Instagram
• Home - We Can Do Hard Things - The Podcast (wecandohardthingspodcast.com)

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

• Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
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Could a radical agenda reshape America as we know it? Join us in episode 84 as we kick off our mini-series on Project 2025, a far-reaching plan from far-right Christian nationalists eyeing a potential Trump administration.

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Sources:

• Project 2025 | Presidential Transition Project
• The Heritage Foundation
• 3 Benefits Of Diversity In The Workplace (forbes.com)
• What is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)? | McKinsey
• Kevin Roberts, Heritage President, Warns of Bloodshed and Upheaval (rollingstone.com)

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

• Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
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In episode 83, we talk about the threat of another Trump presidential term.

Sources

• Study Classifies U.S. Democracy as ‘Backsliding’ for the 1st Time
• When democracies falter, they rarely recover
• Understanding democratic decline in the US
• The Myth of Voter Fraud
• 2016 Lie of the Year: Fake news
• The 15 most notable lies of Trump’s presidency
• What Republicans said when Obama tried to confirm a Supreme Court judge in an election year
• The Gunman and the Would-Be Dictator
• How US Supreme Court Ideology Has Shifted Over Time
• Trump v. US: Explaining the outrage
• How Trump’s judge appointments compare with other presidents
• The judge who just gave Trump a pass in documents case will now be judged herself
• What is the Chevron deference & why has it been overruled?
• Trump mocks Paul Pelosi and the audience is laughing along
• MTG Expressed Support for Assassinating Democrats
• ABC News finds 54 cases invoking 'Trump' in connection with violence, threats, alleged assaults
• The Gunman and the Would-Be Dictator
• Reactions to Trump and Nancy Pelosi's Responses
• MTG called on to 'resign in disgrace' after 'reprehensible' statement
• Inside Biden’s response to Trump assassination attempt
• What We Know About the Trump Shooter

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Get ready to understand the nitty-gritty of the jury duty process like never before. From the moment you receive that summons to the final selection of jurors through voir dire, we break it all down in episode 82!

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Resources:

• Jury Service | United States Courts (uscourts.gov)
• Jury duty - Wikipedia
• How Courts Work (americanbar.org)
• Confessions of a Juror: How Mandatory Jury Duty Impacts Americans (barprephero.com)
• Juror Eligibility | Franklin Court of Common Pleas (fccourts.org)
• Franklin County Municipal Court - Franklin County Municipal Court | Departments and Services - Jury Commission - Reasons for Excusal (franklincountyohio.gov)

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Episode 81 promises to equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of real estate and politics, featuring insights from Anna Lloyd, a successful realtor and investor from Ohio.

Anna spent almost ten years in marketing and international brand management fields before leaving the corporate world to serve families buying and selling their largest investment - their home! She is currently a full-time Realtor in Greater Summit & Cuyahoga Counties, here in Ohio, and has sold over $60M of real estate since 2019. She is also an investor and holds a portfolio with 35 doors in the Akron area & is opening her first Airbnb this fall. Outside of all her real estate endeavors, she is married to her amazing husband of 11 years that she met in high school, and they have three kids together, all currently 4 and under.

Connect with Anna: 

• Instagram - @annalloyd1
• The Young Team Website

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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

• Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
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We have a fan-favorite for episode 80! Ashley's husband, Nick, joins us once again as the guest host to test our knowledge on all the topics we've covered in 2024 so far. Join us to not only see how much we've learned, but to test yourself as well!

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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

• Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
• Instagram: @kevwyxin

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What if the press wasn't free to report on government actions? Imagine a world where the government controlled the flow of information. This episode of United She Stands takes you on a journey through the essential role of freedom of the press as enshrined in the First Amendment. We kick off with a refresher on the First Amendment's five fundamental freedoms, with a spotlight on why the founders deemed the freedom of the press crucial for democracy. From the early days of newspapers to the modern digital age, learn how this clause has evolved to encompass all forms of media.

Join us as we recount the gripping Pentagon Papers case and its significant implications for press freedom, where classified Vietnam War documents leaked by Daniel Ellsberg led to a groundbreaking Supreme Court decision. Explore the distinctions between public figures and private citizens in libel cases, and the responsibilities of journalists and private citizens alike in today's media landscape. We also revisit the 1940s Hutchins Commission's call for the media's moral obligations, diving into contemporary challenges like fake news and the ongoing threats to press freedom. Tune in to understand the enduring power and responsibility of the press in safeguarding our democracy.

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References: 

• First Amendment | Contents, Freedoms, Rights, & Facts | Britannica
• U.S. Constitution - First Amendment | Resources | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
• The 1st Amendment - Freedom of the Press — Civics 101: A Podcast (civics101podcast.org)
• Freedom of the Press (history.com)
• Freedom of the press: What you need to know (mtsu.edu)
• Prior Restraint - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)
• Grosjean v. American Press Co. (1936) - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)
• New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964) - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)
• Richmond Newspapers, Inc. v. Virginia (1980) - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)
• New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)
• Freedom of the Press: Part 1 — Civics 101: A Podcast (civics101podcast.org)

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

• Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
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In episode 78, we continue our journey of disecting the First Amendment by delving into the heart of America's freedom of speech. Prepare to have your understanding of this cornerstone of democracy expanded and challenged, as we navigate the nuances of our right to express ourselves!

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References: 

• First Amendment | Contents, Freedoms, Rights, & Facts | Britannica
• U.S. Constitution - First Amendment | Resources | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
• Freedom of Speech - Origins, First Amendment & Limits (history.com)
• Content Neutral - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)
• Content Based - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)
• Clark v. Community for Creative Non-Violence (1984) - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)
• Thomas v. Chicago Park District (2002) - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)
• Overview of Viewpoint-Based Regulation of Speech | U.S. Constitution Annotated | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute (cornell.edu)
• Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire | Teaching American History
• Heffron v. International Society for Krishna Consciousness (1981) - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)
• Content Based Regulation | U.S. Constitution Annotated | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute (cornell.edu)
• Boos v. Barry(1988) - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu)

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

• Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
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