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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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Broken Laws, Broken Lives: A Cop’s Plea for Smarter Drug Policies
Do lenient drug laws hurt more than they help? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley join Patrol Sergeant Jordan Morris to unpack the fallout of drug…
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Healing Communities: A Cop’s Tale of Trust and Triumph
Can police rebuild trust in a divided world? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley sit down with Patrol Sergeant Jordan Morris to explore the human…
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Overwhelmed but Unbroken: A Cop’s Battle with a Broken System
What happens when police are asked to be therapists, mediators, and enforcers with minimal training? Hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome join…
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Behind the Badge: A Cop’s Fight for Better Training and Safer Streets
What’s it like to wear a badge under relentless pressure? Hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome dive deep with Patrol Sergeant Jordan Morris, a…
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2025 Outlook: Military, Markets, and Your Moves
In this fast-paced lightning round episode, the hosts discuss key trends and predictions for America in 2025. They focus on military budgets, real estate…
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Trump’s Crypto Chaos: Investing in a Wild 2025
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the current political and economic climate, focusing on Trump’s influence on the crypto market, recession…
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Tariffs 101: How 2025’s Trade Shifts Hit Your Wallet
In this week's episode of 'Solving America's Problems,' hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy Alexander Newsome take a break from their usual deep dives to reflect on…
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From Prison to Second Chances: Rewriting Justice with Hope
Jerremy and Dave sit with Rafael Quiroz, Jason Holland, and Jennifer Morehouse, who turned prison into purpose. Rafael shares how soft skills like healthy…
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From Prison to Purpose: Redefining Reentry with Lived Wisdom
How can we rebuild lives after incarceration? Dave Conley and Jerremy Newsome explore reentry solutions with Jason Holland, Jennifer Morehouse, and Rafael…
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From Bars to Breakthroughs: Real Stories of Redemption in America’s Prisons
How do we turn punishment into possibility? Dave and Jerremy dig into raw, human stories of life behind bars with Jason Holland, Rafael Quiroz, and Jennifer…
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From Prison to Purpose: How Redemption Beats a Broken $80B System
What if the worst thing you’ve done didn’t define you? In this moving episode, Dave and Jerremy talk with three incredible leaders—Jason Holland, Jennifer…
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Prison to Purpose: Quan Huynh on Redemption, Recidivism, and Real Reform
How do we truly break the cycle of incarceration? In this powerful episode, Dave and Jerremy sit down with Quan Huynh, who transformed 22 years behind bars…
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Why America’s Health Crisis Starts—and Ends—with Personal Responsibility
In this episode of Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy and Dave reveal the harsh reality behind America’s broken healthcare system—and why true change begins…
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Why Your Education Failed Your Health—And How to Take It Back
In this episode of Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy and Dave expose how America’s education system failed to teach vital life skills that shape personal…
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Can Simple Changes Save America’s Health?
In this episode of Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy and Dave uncover how small, consistent changes could ignite a revolution in America’s health. Reflecting…
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Why High Schools Never Taught This—and It’s Costing Us Billions
In this episode, Dave Conley and Jerremy Newsome expose the massive education gap in health insurance—four years of school, zero classes on coverage—that’s…
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Beating Surprise Medical Bills: Your Insider Playbook & Agent‑Selection Secrets
Ever get blindsided by a hefty hospital bill? Dave Conley and Jerremy Newsome sit down with Rhiannon Hiter to unlock the EOB playbook: read CPT/ICD codes…
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What’s Really Costing You? The Hidden Traps in Your Health Insurance
Are surprise medical bills crushing your finances? In this episode, Dave Conley and Jerremy Newsome dive deep with Rhiannon Hiter, a Tennessee entrepreneur…
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Fixing the Food System to Save Lives: How Nutrition Could End Violence, Illness, and Injustice
What if school shootings, prison violence, and mental health breakdowns are linked to what’s on our lunch trays? In this provocative episode of Solving…
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Exposing Glyphosate: The Hidden Toxin Linking Food, Pharma, and Chronic Disease
Glyphosate is everywhere—from the hummus in your fridge to the vaccines in your clinic. What if it’s making you sick—and no one’s talking about it? In this…
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From Minivan to Movement: How Moms Across America Is Reshaping the Food System
Zen Honeycutt shares the moment she chose to stop waiting for others to lead—and became the driving force behind a food revolution. In this episode of Solving…
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From Crisis to Courage: One Mother’s Battle Against America’s Food System
What if the food on your plate was making your child sick—and no one believed you? In this raw, inspiring episode of Solving America’s Problems, Zen…
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Taking Back Control: What Schools Should’ve Taught Us About Health, Money, and Insurance
What if the real problem isn’t just the system—but what we were never taught? In this eye-opening final segment, Nick Hiter breaks down how a lack of education…
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Fighting Back: How to Negotiate Medical Bills and Avoid Hidden Costs
Think you’re stuck with that medical bill? Think again. In this empowering segment, Nick Hiter shows how everyday Americans can fight back by negotiating…
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The Hidden Traps of Health Insurance—What Every American Needs to Know
Is your insurance really protecting you—or setting you up to fail? Solving America’s Problems takes on the broken health insurance system with Nick Hiter, a…
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Addicted by Design—How Big Food and AI Are Reshaping American Health
Are you being trained to crave what’s killing you? This explosive episode exposes how Big Tobacco’s tactics invaded the food industry, engineering…
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How Cash-Based Medicine and HSAs Let You Ditch Insurance and Take Control
What if leaving insurance behind was the smartest move for your health? In this bold episode, Dr. Amanda Holden and Dr. Sean Dill break down how cash-based…
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Why America’s Healthcare Profits from Your Sickness—And How to Break Free
Is the U.S. healthcare system built to heal—or to keep you sick? This episode exposes the foundation of America’s “sick care” model, where profits outweigh…
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The College Wrap-Up: Insights That Changed Our Thinking
Higher education is undergoing a transformation. Jerremy and Dave examine how student debt, administrative inflation, and evolving classroom models are…
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Rethinking College: What We Learned from Experts, Entrepreneurs, and Educators
Is college still worth it? Jerremy and Dave revisit this fundamental question, reflecting on key insights from previous discussions about the shifting…
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AI vs. College: Is Traditional Education Still Worth It?
As artificial intelligence reshapes the job market, is a college degree still the best investment? In this episode, Jerremy Newsome and Dave Conley dive into…
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Breaking the Tuition Trap: Can We Make College Affordable Again?
With college tuition skyrocketing and student debt climbing past $1.7 trillion, is traditional education still worth the cost? In this episode, Jerremy Newsome…
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The Future of College: Is Higher Education Failing the Next Generation?
Is traditional college still the best path to success, or is it failing to keep up with a rapidly changing world? In this episode, Jerremy Newsome and Dave…
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Why Employers Are Killing College Degrees
Employers say they want skilled workers—but are college degrees actually holding people back? Anya Kamenetz explains why degree requirements act as lazy…
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Skip College, Get Ahead: The New Rules of Success
What if you could build a successful career—without college and without debt? Anya Kamenetz explores the game-changing education models redefining learning…
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Higher Education is Failing. Can We Fix It Before It’s Too Late?
Tuition is skyrocketing. Student debt is crushing a generation. Is college still the best path to success—or is it time for a radical reinvention? Anya…
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The Real Cost of College: Should America Wipe Out Student Debt?
Is student debt a necessary burden or a broken system? In this episode, Jerremy Newsome and guests debate the ethics of student loan forgiveness, the true…
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The Future of Education—How Schools Must Change for a New Economy
Is America’s education system outdated? As the workforce evolves, many argue that traditional schooling no longer prepares students for real-world careers. In…
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Is College Still Worth It? The Truth About Debt, Degrees, and Alternatives
For decades, a college degree was considered essential for success. But with skyrocketing tuition, crippling student debt, and a rapidly changing job market…
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Fixing America’s Debt Starts with You—Personal Finance and Leadership Solutions
The future of America’s finances isn’t just up to Washington—it’s up to you. In this empowering conversation, Tom Adjutant, Rhett Powers, and Alex Peikoff…
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America’s Financial Reset: Three Radical Rules for the Future
Summary: What if America could reset its entire financial system with three simple rules? Tom Adjutant lays out his no-nonsense strategy for a sustainable…
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Slashing $1 Trillion—Where Would You Cut First?
If you had to cut $1 trillion from the U.S. budget, where would you start? In this explosive debate, Tom Adjutant and leading financial minds break down…
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America’s $36 Trillion Debt: Can We Fix It Before It's Too Late?
America’s national debt is skyrocketing, increasing by $12.5 billion per hour—but is there a way to stop it? In this high-stakes discussion, Preston Brown…
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Revisiting Alyssa’s Law: How a Mother’s Loss Became a School Safety Movement
A single moment of tragedy sparked a nationwide movement. In this final review episode, Jerremy and Dave revisit Lori Alhadeff’s powerful story—how the loss of…
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Revisiting the Crisis: The Hidden Struggles Holding Back America’s Schools
America’s schools are in crisis—but the biggest struggles often go unseen. In this eye-opening review, Jerremy and Dave revisit the systemic failures and…
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Revisiting School Shootings: How Tech & Community Are Reshaping Safety in Schools
In this special review episode, Jerremy and Dave revisit the powerful conversations from the first installment of our School Safety Series. From cutting-edge…
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Beyond Security: Can Mental Health and Community Stop School Shootings?
Is physical security enough to stop school shootings? Lori Alhadeff reveals why mental health support and community involvement are essential for creating…
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From Tragedy to Reform: Lori Alhadeff's Fight for Safer Schools after Parkland
What happens when grief fuels a national movement? After losing her daughter in the Parkland shooting, Lori Alhadeff transformed heartbreak into hope with…
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The Shocking Link Between Nutrition and School Safety
Could better lunches prevent school violence? Research suggests poor nutrition impacts behavior and learning more than security measures do. In this episode of…
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School Safety or School Spending? The Misplaced Priorities Hurting Students
America spends over $800 billion on defense but struggles to fund school safety—are we prioritizing the right things? In this episode of Solving America’s…
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School Security: Are We Protecting Kids or Just Scaring Them?
Are we making schools safer—or just making students afraid? In this episode of Solving America's Problems, our guests debate whether armed security…
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Are Schools Safer—Or Just More Fearful? Educators Speak Out
Lockdowns, armed teachers, and security drills—are they making schools safer or just more fearful? In this episode of Solving America's Problems, educators…
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Who Pays for School Safety? How Schools Prioritize Security
In this final segment of Solving America’s Problems, Dave and Jerremy tackle the financial, moral, and systemic challenges of school safety. With expert…
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AI, Privacy, and School Safety: Can Technology Prevent Shootings?
In this segment of Solving America’s Problems, Dave and Jerremy dive into the growing role of technology in preventing school shootings. With expert guests…
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The Hidden Causes of School Shootings—And How to Fix Them
School shootings are more than a security issue—they reflect deeper cultural, societal, and systemic factors. In this episode, Dave and Jerremy continue with…
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Protecting Our Schools - Expert Prevention Strategies
How do we protect our children while preserving schools as welcoming spaces of learning? Every two days, another school shooting occurs in America, but…
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Transforming America’s Challenges: Education, Immigration, and Practical Solutions
In this final segment of the week-long Solving America’s Problems series, co-hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy Newsome explore actionable solutions to some of…
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Transforming Challenges: Lessons from Parenting, Ironman, and National Crises
In the second segment of this week’s Solving America’s Problems series, co-hosts Dave Conley and Jerremy Newsome continue introducing Jerremy. This episode…
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From Financial Awakening to National Vision: Introducing Jerremy Newsome
Introduction to Solving America’s Problems with Jerremy Newsome Welcome to the premiere episode of Solving America’s Problems! Join hosts Dave Conley and…