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Solving America's Problems
America's Opportunities: From Conversation to Candidacy. Solving America's Problems is a weekly podcast that turns real conversations about America's toughest issues into a movement, so the best and brightest serve in government, not chase Wall Street or Silicon Valley. It's for anyone who wants a serious hour on the country's problems without a team jersey. Hosted by Jerremy Alexander Newsome (co-host and candidate) and Dave Conley (co-host and producer). Guests include authors, academics…
Episodes
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Your Feed Isn’t The Truth: Cutting Through Algorithmic Noise for Smarter Choices
Same country, fractured realities. Jerremy Alexander Newsome, Dave Conley, and Tyler Todt reveal how algorithmic feeds twist news, why speed kills accuracy…
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Hope, Hype, and the Ballot Box: Breaking Out of “Lesser-Evil” Politics with Tyler Todt
Voters are fed up with broken promises that vanish post-election. Jerremy Alexander Newsome, Dave Conley, and Tyler Todt expose donor influence and voter ID…
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Deepfake Bitcoin Traps: How AI Identity Theft Crushes Trust in a Post-Reality Nightmare
Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome expose the chilling rise of deepfake scams, with Jerremy sharing how fraudsters clone his identity for Bitcoin cons…
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White House UFC Insanity: How Gladiator Distractions Mask Gaza Carnage and Free Speech Assaults
Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley roast the wrestling-prez spectacle of UFC on the White House lawn as Rome-level bread and circuses, designed to bury…
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H-1B Fee Chaos and Deepfake Deception: America's Surreal Shift from Policy Swings to AI Scams
Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley slam the massive H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000, unraveling its chokehold on businesses through inflated costs and…
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From France's Riots to U.S. Borders: The Immigration Bonds Fueling Global Chaos
Dave Conley and Jerremy draw stark parallels between unrest in France and the UK and America's brewing storms, from immigration strains to economic woes and…
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Epstein Files to AI Nightmares: The Hidden Crises Eroding Trust and Wealth
Hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy tackle America's mounting socio-economic pressures and political divisions in this raw discussion. From public backlash over…
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Charlie Kirk's Death: The Vile Celebration Exposing America's Online Toxicity
In this episode of Solving America's Problems, hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley unpack the rebranded show's mission to confront timely crises…
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AI's Election Takeover: From Education Gaps to Algorithmic Overlords
What if AI turns elections into a rigged game? Jerremy, Dave, and Reed confront AI's role in politics, from manipulating outcomes like Cambridge Analytica to…
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From Gerrymandered Chaos to Fair Districts: Unlocking Real Voter Power
Tired of politicians redrawing maps to rig wins? Jerremy, Dave, and Reed dismantle gerrymandering as democracy's silent manipulator, birthed in 1812 and now…
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Gerrymandering's Grip: Why Your Vote Feels Silenced Before Election Day
Ever wonder why your ballot feels rigged from the start? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley, with guest Reid Bauman, expose gerrymandering as the…
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The Vote That Doesn’t Exist: America’s Missing Right to Vote and the Electoral College Trap
The U.S. Constitution never guarantees the right to vote—and that gap still shapes democracy today. Jerremy and Dave expose how the Electoral College distorts…
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Digital Democracy’s Dilemma: Can Online Voting Survive Hackers, CEOs, and Big Tech
More than 130 million voters never cast a ballot. Why? Because gerrymandering, voter ID laws, and felon disenfranchisement turn democracy into a maze. Jerremy…
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Barriers to Ballots: How 130 Million Voters Are Ghosted by Democracy
More than 130 million voters never cast a ballot. Why? Because gerrymandering, voter ID laws, and felon disenfranchisement turn democracy into a maze. Jerremy…
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Redefining Immigrant Greatness—From Exploitation to Reform
What makes a valued immigrant—credentials, or the ability to endure and build? Jerremy and Dave expose the realities of human trafficking and labor…
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Scarcity is a Lie—How America Can Absorb the World and Prosper
What if America isn’t full, but underperforming? Jerremy’s math shows the U.S. could house 8 billion people with land to spare, and history proves the economy…
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Immigration’s $8.9 Trillion Reality—Why Politics Keeps Failing America
After 100+ deep dives, Jerremy and Dave cut through the confusion: immigration adds $8.9 trillion to GDP yet the system is choked by bureaucracy, a…
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Beyond Dumplings & Job Myths: The Cultural Truths Most Americans Miss
Why don’t Russians put ice in their water? Why do Americans believe immigrants “steal jobs”? In this sharp, often hilarious finale, Olga and Svetlana bust open…
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ICE to Innovation: AI, Processing Power, and Immigration Solutions that Scale
A shrinking workforce. Birth rates in freefall. Four million visas in limbo. America’s future may hinge on re-engineering immigration from scratch. Olga and…
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Rebuilding Immigration: Two-Year Visas, Credit Scores, and Fixes That Might Actually Work
Ready to retire the empty rhetoric? Olga and Svetlana—survivors-turned-architects of reform—lay out bold proposals to flip the system on its head: two-year…
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From Circus Dreams to Citizenship: The High Cost of America’s Immigration Maze
What does it really take to earn the American Dream? Olga Kay, a 16-year-old Russian circus performer turned entrepreneur, and Svetlana Newsome, who arrived…
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Bitcoin Legal Tender and Epstein Files: Crypto Hype Meets Broken Promises
Closing the series, Jerremy and Dave skewer Ted Cruz's Bitcoin as Texas legal tender—too volatile at 7% weekly moves for real currency use. They dismantle…
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Medicaid Cuts and Food Insecurity: Handouts vs. Hand-Ups in a Debt-Ridden America
Dave and Jerremy debate Medicaid and SNAP cuts, flagging child food insecurity risks in a rich nation while backing RFK Jr.-inspired tweaks to junk food…
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EPA Rollbacks and Ukraine's Grind: Deregulation Wins vs. Nuclear Brinkmanship
Jerremy and Dave expose Trump's EPA climate rollbacks, slamming wasteful solar and wind grants in mismatched spots while advocating nuclear pushes and grid…
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DC's Homeless Chaos: Trump's Federal Takeover and the Fed's Untouchable Grip
In this current events kickoff, Jerremy Newsome and Dave Conley dissect Trump's push to federalize DC police, deploy the National Guard, and relocate homeless…
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From Scarcity to Abundance: The Immigration Fixes America Desperately Needs
It's 2025, and immigration lawyers are still mailing PDFs to government scanners. Melissa Harms and the hosts explore game-changing solutions: point-based visa…
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The $240,000 Problem: How Immigration Fees Create Indentured Servants
The hidden costs of America's immigration system go far beyond government fees. Melissa Harms reveals how prevailing wage requirements force companies to pay…
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Paper Planes and Brain Drain: America's Medieval Immigration Lottery is Bleeding Talent
Every year, America educates the world's brightest minds—then kicks them out. Immigration attorney Melissa Harms exposes how our archaic H-1B visa system…
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From Conflict to Solutions: How Business Can Fix Immigration
After heated debate, common ground emerges. David Williams calls out media propaganda fueling division while Steven Orr champions platforms for dialogue. Both…
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California Burning: When Immigration Debates Get Personal
Tensions explode as David Williams and Steven Orr clash over California's immigration crisis. With the state running massive deficits while providing extensive…
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AI at the Border: Tech Solutions for America's Immigration Crisis
Can technology fix what politics can't? Steven Orr reveals how Japan's biometric systems process immigrants in minutes while the U.S. still demands physical…
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Medieval Systems, Modern Stakes: When Immigration Hits Home
America's immigration system operates at parchment speed while modern crises explode. Hosts Jerremy and Dave dive deep with guests David Williams, CEO fighting…
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Third Parties and Poetry: Rethinking Immigration Through Reciprocity and Reform
Could Elon Musk's American Party shatter the two-party gridlock stifling immigration reform? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley debate ranked…
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Messy Borders: Human Trafficking, Exploitation, and Bold Reforms
America's immigration system is messy, conflicted, and discombobulated—fueled by exploitation and political instability. Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and…
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Immigrant Grit: Fueling Economies Amid Asylum Hurdles and H-1B Traps
Immigrants don't just survive—they innovate, creating jobs and businesses despite systemic barriers. Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley discuss…
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From Ellis Island to Exploitation: America's Immigration Evolution Exposed
How did America's immigration system devolve from quick Ellis Island welcomes to a treacherous maze of exploitation? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave…
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Backlogs to Breakthroughs: Immigrant Stories Reshaping America's Promise
Why does the land of opportunity feel like an endless wait for millions? In this episode, hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley explore the…
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Immigration’s Hidden Costs: Courts, Cash, and the American Dream
Ever wonder why immigration feels stuck? Picture judges buried under 4,500 cases each, families waiting five years for a hearing, and detention camps costing…
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Immigration Reimagined: Why Abundance Beats Scarcity Every Time
America’s immigration crisis isn’t about too many people—it’s about mindset. Hosts Dave and Jerremy argue for an abundance approach, where economic integration…
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Immigration Unveiled: The Hidden Layers of America's Crisis
Immigration is more than a headline—it’s a complex web of economics, demographics, and security. In this episode, hosts Jerremy and Dave dive into the hidden…
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Innovative Housing, Addiction Recovery, and the Human Touch in Solving Homelessness
What if a $33,000 home or simply knowing someone’s name could change a life? In this episode, Jerremy and Dave unpack cutting-edge solutions to homelessness…
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Practical Solutions to Homelessness: Community, Policy, and Innovation
Can we choose to end homelessness? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley explore bold, actionable solutions—from church involvement and community…
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From Crisis to Community: Tackling Homelessness with Justin Campbell
America’s homelessness crisis is staggering—32,000 veterans and 150,000 children are without homes, and the numbers are rising. In this episode, hosts Jerremy…
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Cyber Chaos and Empty Shelves: Decoding America’s Economic Future
Dave reflects on his overseas trip and America’s global reputation, while Jerremy analyzes economic trends, tariffs, and market shifts. They discuss a cyber…
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Protests, Power, and Pot: Navigating America’s Fault Lines
Jerremy and Dave explore government control over personal freedoms, ongoing protests in LA, and the complexities of immigration. They tackle Supreme Court…
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Bombs Over Budgets: Is America Fighting the Wrong Wars?
Summary: Jerremy and Dave question the bombing of Iran and America’s focus on foreign conflicts over domestic issues like homelessness. They discuss political…
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How Entrepreneurs Can Lead the Charge Against Homelessness
What if real estate pros used their skills to build homes for the homeless? In this episode, Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome explore how…
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From Litter to Leadership: Lessons in Systemic Change for Homelessness
America shamed litterbugs into extinction—can we do the same for homelessness? This episode explores how public campaigns and bold leadership, like Singapore’s…
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Why Nutrition and Sleep Could Be Game-Changers in Fighting Homelessness
What if dehydration or a vitamin deficiency is mistaken for psychosis? In this eye-opening episode, Leslie Bobb and David Jacob expose how poor nutrition and…
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Can Compassion and Choice End Homelessness? Experts Weigh In
Homelessness isn’t just a lack of housing—it’s a societal choice. In this episode, hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome sit down with choice…
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A Mother’s Hope: Tiny Homes and Healing Homelessness
Kara Candage, an Army veteran and ER nurse, shares her story of overcoming homelessness while raising her son in a car. Alongside hosts Jerremy Alexander…
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A Veteran’s Struggle: Homelessness and the Fight for Change
Despite spending $20 billion annually, America’s homelessness crisis persists. Hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome explore systemic failures with…
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From Homelessness to Hope: Kara Candage’s Inspiring Journey
Army veteran and ER nurse Kara Candage shares her gripping story of surviving homelessness with her young child while attending nursing school. Living in her…
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Prison Profits to Homelessness: Building a Movement for Change
Dave and Jerremy wrap their $80 billion prison exposé, uncovering private prison profits and a broken system. They pivot to homelessness, with Dave’s bold…
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Following the $80 Billion: Cops, Courts, and Simple Fixes
Where does $80 billion go in America’s justice system? Dave and Jerremy trace the money, revealing undertrained police, storytelling prosecutors, and a 60%…
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From Prison to Purpose: Unpacking America’s $80 Billion Failure
Why does America’s $80 billion justice system fail 60% of the time? Dave and Jerremy dive into the human stories behind the numbers, like Kwan’s remarkable…
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The Simple Rule That Could Cut Prison Populations in Half
"What if there was a simple rule that could cut prison populations in half, make prosecutors think twice before filing bogus charges, and restore justice to…
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One Rule to End Injustice: Alex Thomason’s Bold Justice Fix
“100% of resisting arrest charges are bogus,” says judge, former prosecutor, and lawyer Alex Thomason. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley expose…
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One Rule to Fix Justice: Alex Thomason’s Bold Plan Revealed
Can one rule transform the justice system? Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley dive in with Alex Thomason, a judge , former prosecutor, and lawyer…
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Cops, Kids, and Trust: A Path to Heal Policing
Can empathy and education rebuild trust in policing? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley join Patrol Sergeant Jordan Morris to explore how School…