Best Gessinger Podcasts (2024)

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600 Special Session On The Way, Gun Loophole, Federal Education Report and more 47:38

14h ago47:38

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On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss: MLG calls a special session starting July 18. We don't have an exact agenda, but initial statements seem to point to some actual crime reforms, not gun grabs. Time will tell. RGF publishes a report on "The Viscolli Gun Loophole" Some friends of Michelle seem to receive preferential t…

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Still Loading #308: Zillion w/ Coury from My Life in Gaming and TigerChainsaw 1:36:11

32m ago1:36:11

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It's another Patreon poll episode! For this episode my patrons had me play Zillion for the Sega Master System and boy howdy it's a game. I'm joined by Coury from My Life in Gaming and Tiger Chainsaw (check out his YouTube channel!) to talk about Sega's version of Metroid/Impossible Mission. It's a game that had a lot of promise but we were mixed on…

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599 Johnny Johnson - Issues Facing New Mexico's Trucking Industry 40:19

2h ago40:19

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On this week's interview Paul talks to Johnny Johnson, executive director of the New Mexico Trucking Association. Like the auto industry truckers are also being forced by government policymakers to embrace electric vehicles. Find out more about that here. Paul and Johnny also talk about the importance of the trucking industry and the prospects of s…

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598 LNG Ban is Loser, New Mexico only State to See Drop in Immigrant Numbers, Security Firm "Fires" Albuquerque Client and more 42:33

2d ago42:33

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Paul and Wally discuss the potential impact of the new Israel/Iran conflict. The good news is that America's relative oil independence has not caused oil prices to skyrocket. Also, will this change Congress' approach to the stalled aid bills? Biden's permitting ban on LNG exports is a loser across the spectrum. A former NPR executive recently said …

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Still Loading Mini #36: The Legend of Zelda Cartoon E1 56:35

4d ago56:35

56:35

Not ONLY are Dexter Morrill and I covering the Super Mario Super Show but we are also doing the Legend of Zelda cartoon! This was my (Josh's) first time watching the cartoon in earnest and man..... I got opinions. But since the Zelda cartoon aired right after Super Show it felt right to cover it. Join Dex and I's foray into animated Hyrule and all …

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597 Nella Domenici, Candidate for United States Senate 37:57

7d ago37:57

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On this week's interview Paul talks to Nella Domenici. Domenici is the Republican Party candidate for US Senate in New Mexico. She is longtime Senator Pete Domenici's daughter. Paul and Nella discuss what that was like and what formed her politics, her activism and efforts to reform education in New Mexico, and her candidacy for the US Senate and t…

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596 House Republicans Elect Leaders, I-40 Crumbles, Request for $250 Million to Reduce I-25 Emissions and more 46:48

11d ago46:48

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New Mexico's House Republicans have elected new leaders. Paul and Wally know the players and discuss. While I-40 crumbles NM asks feds for $250 million to reduce emissions on I-25. The left doubles down on EV mandates. MLG touts EV mandates (the transition is "inevitable" but must be subsidized and mandated). Tesla's dropping sales, MLG/Biden manda…

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Still Loading #307: Bluey The Videogame w/ Jordan Kuhns 1:55:27

11d ago1:55:27

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Ya'll knew as soon as a Bluey video game came out that there would be an episode on this right? It's finally here. I'm joined by my good friend Jordan Kuhns to talk about everyone's favorite australian heeler and her first foray into gaming. We spend the first portion of the episod talking about the game but the vast majority of it is us talking ab…

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595 William L. Kovacs - "Devolution of Power: Rolling Back the Federal State to Preserve the Republic" 37:29

14d ago37:29

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On this week's interview Paul talks to William L. Kovacs. Kovacs was senior vice president for environment, technology & regulatory affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a chief counsel on Capitol Hill. Kovacs has written three books including his newest, “Devolution of Power: Rolling Back the Federal State to Preserve the Republic.” In this…

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594 NM Invests $50 million in California Climate Fund, No Playground for You! and much more 42:10

16d ago42:10

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NM SIC invests $50 million in CA-based climate investment fund. Diane Denish used her political connections to MLG to squash a playground proposed for her neighborhood. CA fast food workers are losing their jobs as $20 minimum wage kicks in. Despite data to the contrary Santa FE County adopted a plastic bag ban. RGF attempted to challenge NM's camp…

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Still Loading #306: Mario Kart Wii w/ Brian and Jo from Taste of Dragons 1:32:04

22d ago1:32:04

1:32:04

That last episode of Mario Month 2024 is sadly here. Not only does this episode close out Mario Month but also Mario Mania! The big celebration of episode 300 of the podcast. To wrap up this celebration of Mario and of the show I invited longtime friends of the show Brian and Jo from the Taste of Dragons podcast to talk all about Mario Kart Wii! We…

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593 Dennis Roch - PED's Power Trip 44:21

21d ago44:21

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New Mexico's Public Education Department (under the direction of Gov. Lujan Grisham) has been aggressively pushing mandates on 5 day school weeks and a transformational change to the State's accreditation system. Paul talks to former NM legislator and current Logan Schools Superintendent Dennis Roch about these issues.…

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592 Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Utility Cost Increases, State Land Royalty Rate for Oil and Gas and more 44:59

23d ago44:59

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On this week's show Paul and Wally recognize the victims of the recent bridge collapse and boat incident in Baltimore and discuss how that will impact the economy. New Mexico utility cost increases starting to kick in. But, at least in California, the carbon intensity of electricity generation is not falling. Land Commissioner Garcia Richard is rig…

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Still Loading #305: Mario Kart DS w/ Mono from Tokyo Game Life and Jiggylookback 1:39:50

25d ago1:39:50

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Dual screen action at it's finest! This week on the show we are talking Mario Kart DS, the game in the series that arguably took the Mario Kart games from being popular to being ubiqitous. I'm joined by friends of the show Mono from the podcast Tokyo Game Life and Jiggylookback from his YouTube channel of the same name. We talk about why Dry Bones …

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591 Senator Bill Tallman's Negative Assessment of New Mexico Capital Outlay System and Economic Development Approaches 49:08

28d ago49:08

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On this week's show Paul interviews retiring Democrat State Senator Bill Tallman. Tallman and Gessing discuss his long track record of public service prior to coming to New Mexico and serving as a State Senator. Tallman is a critic of New Mexico's capital outlay system and economic development approaches and Paul and Sen. Tallman discuss those. Tal…

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590 Why do New Mexicans Even Pay Taxes, A Few Texans Move to New Mexico and more 40:17

1M ago40:17

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Paul was in Alamogordo last week speaking to a Rotary club. He also had an opportunity to tour the New Mexico Museum of Space History. A few Texans move to New Mexico & this is news? Why do New Mexicans even pay taxes? Despite Biden’s hostile policies toward the industry American oil production hit record levels this year amidst record global deman…

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Still Loading #304: Mario Kart Double Dash w/ Mike Laine and Veech 1:41:40

1M ago1:41:40

1:41:40

HI I'M DAISY! It' episode 3 of Mario Month 2024! This episode is focused on preparing for trouble and making it double, but I'm not talking about Team Rocket. Of course I am talking about Mario Kart: Double Dash! The first and so far only entry in the Mario Kart series that features to characters on kart. Joining me to break down this surprisingly …

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Still Bonding #19 Preview: The World is Not Enough 19:48

1M ago19:48

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It's been a whole year since I last shared a preview of my Patreon show so here's another! Still Bonding is my monthly James Bond podcast where me, and a bunch of friends, bond over 007. If you like what you hear and wanna listen to the full episode as well as the 18 others released, check out the patreon link in the show notes! The World is Not En…

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589 Larry Behrens - Emergencies and Energy 42:35

1M ago42:35

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On this week's Tipping Point interview Paul talks to Larry Behrens Communications Director of Power the Future, a pro-energy non-profit that works nationwide including here in New Mexico. Paul and Larry discuss the start of the COVID emergency four years ago and their efforts to push back against the Gov.'s misguided and special-interest-favoring a…

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588 New Mexico Rich State - Poor State, Still No Limits on Public Health Emergencies and much more 45:53

1M ago45:53

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Paul recently had a piece in National Review Online which details why New Mexico is a “Rich State with Poor People” In a second op-ed Paul discusses the fact that after four years New Mexico Still has no limits on public health emergencies. Paul experienced an electronic candidate nominating petition issue. The 4 day school week saga continues. No …

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Still Loading #303: Mario Kart Super Circuit w/ Dave Pietrangelo & Eric Gess 1:28:18

1M ago1:28:18

1:28:18

To continue our look into Mario Kart games, I am joined by Dave Pietrangelo from the Remember 64 podcast and Eric Gess from the Unlockables Podcast to talk about Mario's first karting adventure on a handheld system! Of course I am talking about Mario Kart Super Circuit. In this wide ranging conversation we talk about some of the differences in this…

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587 Yvette Herrell - The Situation in Washington: Immigration, Spending and Deficit and more 41:22

1M ago41:22

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On this week's interview Paul sits down with former NM legislator, former Congresswoman, and current candidate to regain her congressional seat, Yvette Herrell. Paul and Yvette discuss the current situation in Washington, especially immigration. They talk about the financial hole Washington is digging for the nation and what can be done about it. F…

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586 New Mexico a Leader?, Housing Subsidies and Regulations, Santa Fe Plastic Bag Ban, and more 43:52

2M ago43:52

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In this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss a fantastic editorial/cartoon in ABQ Journal Sunday. The Journal was reacting to the Gov. speaking to the ABQ Chamber of Commerce. Paul addressed the event immediately and explained that the Legislature did little for NM business this session. Wallethub report: New Mexico is a good state to be poor…

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Still Loading #302: Mario Kart 64 w/ Luigi's Apartment & Ryan Kern 1:44:14

2M ago1:44:14

1:44:14

Mario Month 2024 is HERE! I'm joined by friends of the show Ryan Kern and Luigi's Apartment to talk about Mario's second outing in his iconic kart racer series, Mario Kart 64. The nostalgia is flowing this episode as we take a look at some of the behind the scenes aspects of the game, our own histories with it and much more! Check out Luigi's podca…

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585 Everyday Freedom with Philip K. Howard 37:34

2M ago37:34

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On this week's interview Paul talks to attorney and author Philip K. Howard. Howard is Chair of Common Good and a bestselling author, and has advised both parties on needed reforms. In his new book, Everyday Freedom (Rodin Books, 2024), he pinpoints the source of powerlessness that is fraying American culture and causing public failure, and offers …

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584 Subsidizing Marijuana, $16 million for Soccer Stadium, Out of Touch on Crime and more 44:00

2M ago44:00

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Our tax dollars are now subsidizing the marijuana industry and it makes no sense (regardless of your views on marijuana). State capital outlay bill has $16 million for UnitedStadium. PNM adds EV subsidies to existing/new subsidies and mandates. Also, Mercedes Benz said they'll continue producing gas powered cars after 2030. An electric car charger …

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Still Loading #301: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show E1 1:18:21

2M ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Dexter Morrill is BACK! In December last year Dexter and I completed our long running Captain N rewatch series. WE enjoyed it so much we figured, HEY! Why not do it all again but with a different show? And thus we have started our Super Mario Bros. Super Show rewatch in conjunction with a rewatch of the Legend of Zelda cartoon! Download an listen t…

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583 A Look Back and Ahead for the New Mexico Legislature with Rep. John Block 45:32

2M ago45:32

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On this week's interview Paul sits down with Rep. John Block. Block has been a consistent voice for conservative principles in the Legislature since he took office in 2023. He also manages the Pinon Post, a political news site dealing with New Mexico politics. Block wound up coming in 2nd overall in the Foundation's Freedom Index this year. We disc…

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582 Seinfeld, Freedom Index, Biden's EV Overreach, Cannabis LEDA Funding, President's Day and more 39:59

2M ago39:59

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Paul and Wally both attended the Seinfeld show. They have numerous thoughts: 1) The City did a poor job with logistics. 2) The media didn't condemn the protests for simply targeting a Jewish comedian (same with Meow Wolf): 3) While Paul and Wally believe that protestors have the right to share their beliefs, they should be doing so with their elect…

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Still Loading #300: The Super Mario Fantasy Draft 2:59:11

2M ago2:59:11

2:59:11

I, your loyal host Josh, started Still Loading nearly 10 years ago and I honestly had no idea where it would take me. Apparently it has taken me at least up to episode 300 and soon it will be the 10th anniversary of the show! But let's focus on this episode right here, this is episode 300. I figured the best way to celebrate 300 episodes of the pod…

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581 Recap of the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session 43:11

2M ago43:11

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Recapping some of the big issues/votes of the session: Paid Leave (SB 3) narrowly fails on House Floor after having gone through the Senate. The final tax bill has some small income tax rate reductions but doesn't do much: https://errorsofenchantment.com/taxes-and-spending-in-the-2024-session/ Worse, there are capital gains and corporate income tax…

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580 Clean Fuel Standard (House Bill 41) Impacts with Todd Myers 38:35

2M ago38:35

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On this week's interview (which we are running BEFORE the end of the session due to its timely nature) Paul sits down with Todd Myers to discuss legislation moving in the Legislature to impose a Clean Fuel Standard (HB 41). What would such a law actually do if imposed in New Mexico? Would it raise gas prices? Would it improve the environment? How w…

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Still Loading #299: Riven w/ Try from My Life in Gaming 2:19:18

2M ago2:19:18

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Following up a groundbreaking title such as Myst is a hard thing to do. Cyan had their work cut out for them, expectations were high. In 1997 they released Riven: The Sequel to Myst where it was met with much critical acclaim. Joining me to discuss how this game holds up now is Try from My Life in Gaming. Try is a huge fan of this game and I had a …

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579 Oil and Gas Industry: Impacts and Attacks with Jim Winchester 43:34

2M ago43:34

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On this week's interview Paul interviews Jim Winchester. Jim is Executive Director of the Independent Petroleum Association of NM. Jim's group specifically works with smaller oil and gas producers. Paul and Jim discuss the various ways in which his industry is under attack in the 2024 legislative session. They discuss the economic impact of his ind…

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578 Legislative session, "Clean Fuel", Paid Leave Update, Oil and Gas, and Another EV issue 45:11

3M ago45:11

45:11

Paul and Wally begin with a discussion of the most important issues being discussed in the Legislature. The big alcohol tax hikes aren't getting much traction, but the tax hikes contained in them are insane. The Gov. wanted $110 million to eliminate 4 day school weeks. Rep. Armstrong got an amendment successfully adopted to allow districts to conti…

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Still Loading #298: Myst w/ Doug Lief 1:45:52

2M ago1:45:52

1:45:52

Myst was game released in1993 from a small studio called Cyan. Despite releasing a few successful games prior, nothing could prepare them for the sucess they found in releasing Myst. It was a landmark title that is considered to be the catalyst for popularizing CD ROM drives on PCs. The game was huge and has influenced many games since, but how doe…

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577 Education Reform and School Choice with Rebecca Dow 37:52

3M ago37:52

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On this week's episode Paul talks to former legislator and gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Dow. Dow is now heading up the Opportunity for All Kids project for the Rio Grande Foundation. She works every day to bring education reform and school choice to New Mexico. Paul and Rebecca discuss School Choice Week, education in the 2024 session, and goals…

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576 Pushing Against Bad Bills, Federal LNG Permits Paused, Texas Border and more 37:43

3M ago37:43

37:43

Paul was recently in Ruidoso to talk about government regulations and EV mandates at a Conservative Conference. Other speakers include James Lindsay and Sheriff RichardClarke. Ben Luna organized the event. RGF has continued its work in Santa Fe, mostly pushing back against bad bills. Here are a few: HB 41: Clean Fuel Standard (soon to be on house f…

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Still Loading #297: Game & Sound 1:23:00

3M ago1:23:00

1:23:00

It's been a while since I had a musician on, so it's time to fix that. Joining me today is Carmine from the YouTube channel Game & Sound. Game & Sound is a YouTube channel that features covers of video game music using guitar in various styles. I have been enjoying Carmine's work for years so I figured it was about time I would have him on! We talk…

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575 New Mexico Insurance Commissioner Opposition to Health Sharing Plans with Katy Talento of Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries 44:09

3M ago44:09

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On this week's interview Paul discusses the New Mexico Insurance Commissioner's efforts to kill Christian Health Sharing plans in New Mexico. Katy Talento is a health care expert and Executive Director of the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries. We discuss how the plans work and why they became so popular in the wake of ObamaCare. We also di…

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574 Clean Fuel Standard, Four-Day School Weeks, Ronald Reagan and more 47:39

3M ago47:39

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Paul was in the Roundhouse on Saturday testifying against HB 41 (Clean Fuel Standard). Another bill heard during that hearing (HB 48) would increase taxes on NM's oil and gas industry. Both passed out of the Committee. Another bill, HB 114 attempts to squash the entire oil and gas industry. MLG's state of the state address was interrupted 3 times b…

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Still Loading #296: Celeste w/ Ryan Kern 1:48:16

3M ago1:48:16

1:48:16

Celeste is a platformer that I think is a prime example of how games can, and should, be considered art. I'm joined by friend of the show Ryan Kern to discuss the iconic indie platformer Celeste developed by Maddy Makes Games. We talk a lot about the game's themes and how those theme's were reflected in the game's creator's personal journey. Celest…

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573 Gun Laws in 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session with Zach Fort 41:09

3M ago41:09

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On this week's interview Paul talks to Zach Fort of the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association about Gov. Lujan Grisham's plans to take away your guns during the 2024 legislative session. We know from this summer's radical and anti-constitutional executive order that this Gov. is not a believer in gun rights or the 2nd Amendment. What are her and t…

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572 A Look at Bills for the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session and more 43:31

3M ago43:31

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The session begins today. For starters Paul sits down with Carol Wight of the NM Restaurant Association to discuss a proposal for paid leave as well as plans to increase taxes on alcohol. These are a few of the pre-filed bills that we are looking at with some additional links: HB 41: Clean fuel standard; https://sourcenm.com/2024/01/12/lawmakers-ad…

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Still Loading #295: Feature Phone Preservation Revisited 1:28:46

3M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

About a year ago I was joined by Rockman Cosmo and Naoya Shinota to discuss their efforts in preserving Japanese feature phone games. Since so much time had passed I wanted to bring them back on the show to talk about how their efforts are going, the progress they made in a year and what their goals going forward are. I had a wonderful time catchin…

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571 Lori Coleman - Opposition to Proposed Mimbres Peaks National Monument 41:03

3M ago41:03

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On this week's interview Paul talks to Lori Coleman. Lori is a small-time miner in Southern, NM and the Florida mountains. She owns Spanish Stirrup Rock Shop, LLC & the SS Stone Gallery in Luna County and Lincoln County, New Mexico. She opposes plans by some politicians in New Mexico to make the region a 245,000 acre National Monument which Lori be…

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570 EV Mandate Update, Paid Family Leave Legislation, Budget Surplus and PNM Merger Failure 50:12

3M ago50:12

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On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss the Foundation's ongoing work regarding electric vehicle mandates in New Mexico. The Foundation has also been requesting public records from various governments regarding EV deployment and costs. New Mexico's 30-day legislative session is right around the corner. One of the big issues RGF will be w…

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Still Loading #294: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII w/ Kolby Moyer 2:06:00

4M ago2:06:00

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2024 is here! And to kick off the new year it is an episode asked for by my Patrons! This week's episode is all about the Final Fantasy VII prequel, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. Joining me to break down all things Zack Fair and his spiky hair is Kolby Moyer from the Switch It Up podcast. Kolby is a gigantic FF7 fan and it was an absolute blast t…

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569 Improving Educational Outcomes with Donn Illerbrun - Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe's Schools 40:20

4M ago40:20

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On this week's Tipping Point New Mexico interview Paul sits down with Donna Illerbrun, Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe's schools. Donna and Paul discuss the benefits of the Catholic education model, the shuttering of one school recently, New Mexico's "birth dearth" and outmigration of families, and how the Legislature could leverage C…

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568 Happy New Year!, MLG's latest EV mandate, NM Land Office revenues, US Census, & NM/Ohio 41:35

4M ago41:35

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Happy New Year! On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss the holidays and some of their activities over the last few weeks. The Gov.'s EV charger mandate will be voted on by CID on Wednesday, January 3rd: https://errorsofenchantment.com/were-opposing-mlgs-next-ev-mandate-heres-how-you-can-help/ With all the subsidies for wind and solar, t…

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