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Phoenix is making Juneteenth an official city holiday and fear of nuclear power continues to hinder environmental policies that otherwise might work. Plus, woke progressives at all levels of government are clamoring to hire Chief Equity Officers to funnel more and more cash to liberal organizations. Find out what that means for you in this episode of Sam in the City. - Articles from this episode: The Wrong Solutions - Andrew I. Fillat and Henry I. Miller https://www.city-journal.org/the-wrong-solutions-climate-change Equity Warriors - Steven Malanga https://www.city-journal.org/equity-movement-local-government Los Angeles Is Building a Future Where Water Won't Run Out - Brian Eckhouse and Laura Bliss https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-01-31/los-angeles-plans-a-future-where-water-always-flows?srnd=citylab White House Taps Anti-Racist Consultant as New Czar on Homelessness - Kriston Capps https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-31/biden-white-house-appoints-czar-to-tackle-homelessness?srnd=citylab - Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholes Show notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Broken Potholes, Chuck and Sam are joined by David Harsanyi, author of Eurotrash: Why Americans Must Reject the Failed Ideas of a Dying Continent, and Melissa Williams, a former Colorado law enforcement officer who recently made headlines when her OnlyFans account was discovered. Melissa Williams is a former lieutenant in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. After 28 years as a law enforcement officer, Melissa was offered a $30,000 severance package to leave the force after her OnlyFans account was discovered by coworkers and a female officer in a nearby department filed a complaint. David Harsanyi is a senior writer at National Review, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of five books. He is a contributor to the New York Post, and his work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Reason, USA Today, and numerous other publications, and has appeared on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, ABC World News Tonight, NBC Nightly News and dozens of radio talk shows across the country. Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholes Show notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Today on Sam in the City: Eric Adams announces new measures to tackle the rising crime in New York City while San Francisco continues to enable drug addiction in their city. Later in the show, Sam breaks down the Justice Department's investigations into local police departments and how these investigations lead to increased crime in cities across the country. - Articles from this episode: San Francisco's Village of Pain - Erica Sandberg https://www.city-journal.org/san-franciscos-illegal-drug-consumption-site Under the Shed Downtown - Connor Harris https://www.city-journal.org/why-do-new-york-sidewalk-sheds-exist - Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholes Show notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Introducing a new Broken Potholes special: Sam in the City. In this new series, Sam will tackle the issues plaguing cities around the country. From trains to critical race theory, this episode is packed with some of worst policies that are infecting all of our greatest cities. - Articles from this episode: St. Louis Streetcar May Get New Life as U.S. Threatens to Claw Back Grants - Joe Barrett https://www.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-streetcar-may-get-new-life-as-u-s-threatens-to-claw-back-grants-11642248003 A Culture of Corruption - Stephen J. K. Walters https://www.city-journal.org/marilyn-mosby-baltimores-corrupt-states-attorney Soft on Crime - Rafael A. Mangual https://www.city-journal.org/biden-soft-on-crime Woke Capital - Christopher Rufo https://www.city-journal.org/christopher-rufo-on-woke-capital - Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholes Show notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Broken Potholes, Chuck and Sam have a packed schedule with three fantastic guests: Paul Boardman, Chairman of the DeCouple China PAC, followed by Washington Times reporters Haris Alic and Jeff Murdock. Paul Boardman began his career in 1983 as advance staff for President Ronald Reagan and as a fundraiser for Sen. G Richard Lugar (IN) at the National Republican Senatorial Committee in Washington, DC. Paul Boardman was a 'Contract with America' signer and the Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in the West Lost Angeles California 29th district opposing Congressman Waxman. Boardman is a Made in USA, Buy USA advocate. Currently Chairman of DeCouple China PAC from 2001 to present. Paul has led IG, Inc., a for-profit, Federal government and commercial market procurement consulting firm. Haris Alic is a reporter for The Washington Times covering Congress and energy issues. Before joining the paper, Alic worked at Breitbart News where he was the lead political reporter covering President Joe Biden and the 2020 campaign. Originally from New York, he got his start in journalism as a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon. Jeff Mordock is the White House reporter for The Washington Times and previously the Justice Department reporter for The Washington Times. A native of Newtown, Pennsylvania, he previously worked for Gannett and has won awards from both the Delaware Press Association and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association. He is a graduate of George Washington University. CONNECT WITH US Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholes Show notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Broken Potholes, Chuck and Sam are joined by best-selling author Dr. Everett Piper for a discussion on how wokeism has affected our culture, especially our schools. Later in the show, Brandon Darby joins the program for a deep look at the reality of our border crisis. Dr. Everett Piper is the author of the national best-seller, Not a Daycare: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth. He has served as president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University for 17 years, during which time he led his school from relative obscurity to a position of national recognition and influence. He currently serves as a contributing columnist for The Washington Times. Dr. Piper is also the 2016 recipient of the Jeane Kirkpatrick Award for Academic Freedom. Brandon Darby is the Director of Breitbart's Border and Cartel Chronicles projects, where he reports on the crisis on both sides of our southern border. He is also the co-founder of the Common Ground Collective, which began as a relief organization in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. CONNECT WITH US Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholes Show notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Broken Potholes, Chuck and Sam are joined by Patrick Leddin, author of the Five-Week Leadership Challenge, and Kelly Sadler, commentary editor for the Washington Times. Patrick Leddin served as a U.S. Army airborne, infantry, ranger-qualified officer; worked as a Project Manager at KPMG Consulting; and co-started and ran a Inc. 5000 recognized consulting firm. His speaking engagements and consulting work have allowed him to partner with clients and present to countless audiences in the United States, Canada, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Great Britain, Aruba, Iceland, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Guam, and many other countries around the world. In addition to his work at Leddin Group, Patrick is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University where he teaches Negotiation and Leading Business in Times of Crisis.Kelly Sadler is the Commentary Editor and a columnist for The Washington Times. Often seen as a Newsmax contributor, Ms. Sadler started out as a beat reporter at Bloomberg News, and later covered politics and commentary during the 2016 presidential election at the Washington Times. Ms. Sadler is a Trump Administration alum, serving as a Special Assistant to the President, where she coordinated surrogate coverage and talking points. She most recently served as the communication director for America First Action. CONNECT WITH US Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholes Show notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Broken Potholes, we continue to spread holiday cheer by highlighting a couple wonderful charities that are working hard to improve the lives of others nationwide. First, we are joined by Rodney Smith Jr of Raising Men & Women Lawn Care. Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service is the union of an ordinary yard maintenance service and the commitment to establish an inspiring program to keep our youth (girls & boys) on a positive path while learning and understanding their value in society. RMLCS/RWLCS provides free lawn care to our elders, those who are disabled, single mothers and our veterans, who do not have the time, resources and/or money to take care of their yards. Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service is a 501(c)(3) organization. To get involved, visit weareraisingmen.com Later in the show, Eric Snelz of Helping Hands for Freedom. Helping Hands for Freedom has a primary mission of supporting the families of the fallen, wounded and deployed with emergency financial assistance. They provide emergency financial assistance through donated funds to help military and Gold Star families that have lost a loved one or are suffering with injuries from combat, including PTSD, TBI and moral injuries. To get involved, visit www.helpinghandsforfreedom.org CONNECT WITH US Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholes Show notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Broken Potholes, Chuck and Sam take a break from politics to spread a little Christmas cheer and highlight the important work some local charities are doing to help our community. First, we are joined by Tim Barry of HOPE for the Homeless. HOPE for the Homeless organizes Recovery meetings and brings them to the Homeless where they gather, like the Andre House and C.A.S.S.. They also support those meeting attendees with food, blankets, clothes, new socks/underwear, toiletries and other basic necessities that we package in our HOPE bags. Visit hope4thehomelessaz.com to learn more and to get involved. Later in the show, Jerry Brown of St. Mary's Food Bank calls in. St. Mary's Food Bank serves to alleviate hunger through the gathering and distribution of food while encouraging self-sufficiency, collaboration, advocacy and education. They are one of the largest food banks in the United States, and proud of the impact it has had on Arizona — and the world. Visit firstfoodbank.org to learn more and to get involved. Finally, But Richards of Packages From Home joins the show. Packages From Home serves Active Duty US military members stationed or deployed overseas (to include military working dogs & military K9 teams) as well as homeless, transitioning, and at-risk veterans by providing them with requested food, hygiene, and entertainment items to boost morale and quality of life. Visit packagesfromhome.org to learn more and to get involved. CONNECT WITH US Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholes Show notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Broken Potholes, Sam and Chuck are joined in studio by Stanley Roberts. Later in the program, Quin Hillyer of the Washington Examiner joins the show a look at some big stories the mainstream media is ignoring. Stanley Roberts is an independent journalist with 30 years of experience. He recently founded Mr Badly Productions LLC with the goal of educating the public, the rules of the road and basic human etiquette. He is the original creator of the People Behaving Badly which was found on the deleted TVMan1981 YouTube channel. Quin Hillyer is a senior commentary writer and editor for the Washington Examiner. He is also a contributing editor for National Review Online and is a former executive editor for the American Spectator. He has served in senior roles for the Washington Times, the Mobile Register, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and Gambit New Orleans Weekly and has been published in almost every major newspaper in the nation. A New Orleans native and cum laude graduate of Georgetown University, he is the author of the Mad Jones trilogy of satirical novels. He lives in Mobile, Alabama.CONNECT WITH US Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholes Show notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe