Best Scott Orr Podcasts (2024)

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642 We the Living movie screening w/ Duncan Scott 31:48

1h ago31:48

31:48

We the Living will be shown in Albuquerque on September 24, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Guild Cinema. In this podcast, learn about the fascinating story about his movie which has been found and recovered and the part the movie played in Italy in World War II. Also listen for how to get 50% off tickets.

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Manitoba Beef Producers Update & Traceability Regulation Changes with Carson Callum 39:19

7h ago39:19

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Carson Callum is the General Manager with Manitoba Beef Producers. Carson joined MBP in 2019, and comes with an extension background in agriculture. He has a Master’s of Science in Agriculture, specifically related to beef cattle. Carson has worked in many areas of the ag sector, and the beef industry is near and dear to him. He grew up on a small …

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641 Second Trump Assasination Attempt, New Mexico Polling Data, Marianna Padilla NEW PED Secretary, Keller's Plans for Downtown ABQ and more 48:30

2h ago48:30

48:30

Trump was targeted in a second assassination attempt over the weekend. Paul and Wally discuss the details as they understand them. Brian Sanderoff polling data released shows Harris/Heinrich leading in New Mexico. MLG names close ally Marianna Padilla PED secretary., Paul and Doug Peterson discuss Mayor Keller's plans for downtown in ABQ Journal. T…

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640 David Osborne - The Battle for Worker Freedom: Grading State Public Sector Labor Laws 43:26

11h ago43:26

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On this week's interview Paul talks to David Osborne of the Pennsylvania-based Commonwealth Foundation. Osborne is Senior Fellow of Labor Policy and helped author the recent report "The Battle for Worker Freedom: Grading the 50-states public sector labor laws." Unsurprisingly New Mexico does not fare very well in the report with a "D-" ranking over…

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639 NMSU President Search, Rob Black to be Economic Development Secretary, Maxeon Stock hits 9 Cents per Share, A Judge's Awful Record and more 46:30

3d ago46:30

46:30

On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss a bizarre article in Sunday's Albuquerque Journal by MLG's Secretary of Higher Education about NMSU president search. Rob Black to become MLG's economic development secretary. Is this a good sign on the Gov.'s economic policies? MLG and Democrats celebrate ground breaking of taxpayer funded abortio…

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638 Letter Grades for Presidential Candidates Trump and Harris Relating to Economics, Education and the Rule of Law 46:34

8d ago46:34

46:34

Rather than an interview this week Paul and Wally take a detailed look at the stances of presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Using 10 metrics relating to economics, education, and the rule of law, Paul and Wally give letter grades to Harris and Trump. How do the candidates stack up on issues of concern to the Rio Grande Foundati…

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Water Quality Testing & Resources withe Dwayne Summach (Gov of Sask Ag) 1:08:48

9d ago1:08:48

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Dwayne recognizes that efficient use of on-farm produced feedstuffs impacts farm profitability. In his role as livestock and feed extension specialist, Dwayne provides information and recommendations to match feedstuffs to livestock feeding programs with a focus on maximizing livestock productivity and well-being. Dwayne has 20 years of experience …

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637 Another Education Secretary Departs, Albuquerque Public Schools State of the District Address, Cost of Dona Ana County EV Charging Stations and more 46:24

10d ago46:24

46:24

MLG's latest education secretary departs. Paul and Wally discuss the depressing reality of education policy under MLG. I attended the APS state of the district address. Here's what I saw. Kamala Harris no longer claims to support EV mandates. Is she just lying about her policies at this point? RGF tracked down the cost of Dona Ana County's new EV c…

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636 Impact and Status of Regulatory Burden in the States with Dr. Patrick A. McLaughlin 38:18

15d ago38:18

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On this week's interview Paul interviews Dr. Patrick A. McLaughlin of the free market Mercatus Center. They discuss his new "Snapshots of State Regulation 2024" report which attempts to analyze the regulatory burdens in each state. New Mexico ranks 19th overall. We discuss the methodology of the report and why certain states have allowed regulation…

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635 Lujan Grisham's Democrat Convention Speech, NM Shouldn't be Sitting on Dollars, ABQ Crime, A "Free" Product Unwanted by Many and more 45:24

16d ago45:24

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I was in Phoenix last week and got to meet with former Gov. Doug Ducey and others. Michelle Lujan Grisham's speaking on behalf of Kamala Harris Democrat convention should disqualify Harris. Meanwhile, NM's oil and gas gravy train keeps rolling along. New Mexico shouldn't be sitting on billions of dollars (contrary to an opinion piece by two legisla…

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634 Impact of New Mexico's "Clean Fuel Standard" with Isaac Orr 36:10

22d ago36:10

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Paul talks with Isaac Orr about the RGF study that finds New Mexico’s “clean fuel standard” will dramatically raise fuel prices. Isaac Orr is a founder and Vice President of Research at Always On Energy Research, where he conducts energy modeling and writes about energy and environmental issues, electricity policy, and natural resource development.…

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The Art of Throwing Ladders with Kevin Weis 15:33

22d ago15:33

15:33

One of the first tools you were taught about when you started this job is the basic ground ladder. Once you learned how to throw one, it was no big deal, right? The longer the ladder, the more firefighters get to carry it. Except… What if there’s not enough people on the fireground to do that? You might be surprised to find that the 24-foot extensi…

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The Bright Future of Ag with MBFI's 2024 Summer Students 13:24

23d ago13:24

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Join us as we introduce MBFI's 2024 Summer Students! Briel Lemoing is from a grain farm near Basswood, Manitoba. She is entering her second year of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan. She plans on pursuing a career in cattle genetics and hopes to eventually return to her home farm a…

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633 Mayor Keller's Big Plans for Downtown Albuquerque, Baby Bonds, Would Harris Impose Fracking Ban and Price Controls? and more 45:14

24d ago45:14

45:14

Paul is in Arizona. What’s going on? Mayor Keller has big plans to turn downtown Albuquerque around. There are worse ideas than the Baby bond idea being discussed for next year’s legislative session. Paul was in National Review recently with a piece outlining the potential harm Kamala Harris would do to NM’s economy. EBON says they’ll begin constru…

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632 School Issues and Education Reform with Rebecca Dow of the Opportunity for All Kids (OAK) Project 39:27

1M ago39:27

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On this week's interview Paul talks to Rebecca Dow about "back to school" issues and education reform. Rebecca heads up the Opportunity for All Kids (OAK) education reform project for Rio Grande Foundation. They discuss everything from New Mexico's worsening education outcomes (and possible solutions), a lack of functioning air conditioning in scho…

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631 Another Money Losing Solar Company, Governor Could Try to Attract the Doctors New Mexico Needs and more 46:40

1M ago46:40

46:40

MLG woos another money losing solar company with our tax dollars. MLG COULD do something worthwhile to attract doctors to NM. Instead she’s taking out full page ads in Texas outlining NM’s radical abortion laws. While Biden/Harris have stalled LNG exports France more than doubles imports from Russia. RGF has published a new report on New Mexico's C…

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630 Update from Nella Domenici on Her Senate Campaign and the Latest on Political Issues 21:41

1M ago21:41

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Harvest Timing for Green Feed Study with Greg Penner (U of S) 54:13

1M ago54:13

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Dr. Greg Penner is a Professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science and holds a Centennial Enhancement Chair in Ruminant Nutritional Physiology at the University of Saskatchewan. He was hired in 2009 after obtaining his bachelor’s degree and M.Sc. degree at the University of Saskatchewan, and his PhD from the University of Alberta. Dr. P…

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629 Democratic VP Named, New Mexico Gas Company to Be Sold, EVs Stalling, Governor to India and more 50:13

1M ago50:13

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On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss the announcement that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be Kamala Harris' VP candidate. They discuss his record and pertinent statements. In the morning paper there was an announcement by the owners of New Mexico Gas that they would be selling the company (pending PRC approval). New Mexico…

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628 Janice Arnold-Jones - Security and Integrity of New Mexico Elections 36:22

1M ago36:22

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On this week's interview Paul interviews former New Mexico House member Janice Arnold-Jones. They discuss New Mexico's elections and their security. How is New Mexico and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver doing when it comes to accurate results this fall? Paul and Janice also discuss the SAVE Act passed by the US House which would (if adopt…

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MBFI Sod Seeding Trial & Forage Living Library with Dr. Mary-Jane Orr 41:07

2M ago41:07

41:07

Today we are talking with Dr. Mary-Jane Orr about MBFI’s Sod Seeding Trial and the Forage Living Library. Mary-Jane leads a dedicated team at MBFI to advance Manitoba’s beef & forage industry through engaging stakeholders, evaluating on-farm innovation, and extension for sustainability of farmers, the public, and the environment. She deeply values …

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627 New Mexico's Economic Strategic Plan, Crime Problem and more 39:29

1M ago39:29

39:29

On the latest Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally look at New Mexico's "economic strategic plan" and encourage listeners to take a moment to comment on it. Biden lays out plans to impose 18 year term limits on the US Supreme Court. We have thoughts. A new study claims climate change has stopped Sun Belt migration. Is that the case? What drive…

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626 Steve Jones - Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, New Mexico District 1 39:54

2M ago39:54

39:54

On this week's interview Paul talks to Steve Jones, the GOP candidate to run against uber-left-wing Democrat Melanie Stansbury in Congressional District 1. Jones had been living in Ruidoso before the latest fires so Paul and Steve discuss that, but they quickly get into the myriad issues facing CD 1 and his solutions to them. They also discuss Stan…

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625 Biden Drops Out and Questions Remain, NM Special Session is a Dud, Money is Not the Problem with NM Education System and more 44:29

2M ago44:29

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Biden drops out, we have questions (lots of them). NM's special session was a dud. On the bright side the ABQ Journal's John Trever had a great cartoon about it. The Salt Fire and several smaller fires around Ruidoso earlier this summer were arson. According to a Learner.com report that includes higher education, NM spends more than all but 3 other…

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624 Update on New Mexico's Restaurant Industry - Carol Wight 46:13

2M ago46:13

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On this week's conversation Paul talks to Carol Wight of the New Mexico Restaurant Association. Paul and Carol discuss President Trump's plan to exempt tips from income taxes. They also discuss the culture of tipping at restaurants and other businesses. They discuss the economics of the industry these days and how inflation is impacting restaurants…

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Producer Profile with Sean & Kristi-Lyn Buckley (Deer Meadow Farmacy) 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

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At Deer Meadow Farmacy, Sean and Kristi-Lyn Buckley prioritize the health and wellness of their entire ecological system- knowing the well-being of nature is parallel to that of human health. With this correlation at the forefront of their minds, they strive to maximize diversity above and below the soil to create a resilient, holistic ecosystem wh…

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623 Presidential Politics and New Mexico, SAVE Act, Progressives Not Happy with Special Session, PNM Rate Hike and more 44:50

2M ago44:50

44:50

Paul went out of town for one of the momentous two week periods in American history. The debate was a disaster for Biden. An assasination attempt against Trump. JD Vance was named his VP pick, Biden appears to be staying in the presidential race. Also, the Secret Service received a massive black eye due to their incompetence (which will be analyzed…

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622 Rep. Rod Montoya - A Look at the Upcoming Special Session 39:00

2M ago39:00

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On this week's episode Paul sits down with newly minted House minority leader Rod Montoya to discuss the upcoming special session of the New Mexico Legislature. The session has been called by Gov. Lujan Grisham to discuss crime issues. Montoya and Gessing discuss the specific issues being put up for discussion, whether they will address New Mexico'…

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Community Risk Reduction: Part of the Job with Chad Costa 25:36

3M ago25:36

25:36

One of the least exciting jobs for a firefighter is the dreaded Community Risk Reduction assignment. In an urban environment, CRR may mean doing a meeting with the people you serve. Or maybe you’re changing smoke alarm batteries. Either of those—not exciting, but not so much work, either. But if your department covers urban and rural areas, where y…

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Positive Public Perception with Donalee Jones 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Donalee Jones has been producing documentary & commercial television projects for over 20 years, but her real passion is agriculture. She grew up on a mixed grain and cattle farm near Baldur, Manitoba and from a young age she was drawn to the rural lifestyle. In 2008, she and her partner began implementing a succession plan which allowed them to ta…

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621 Carlos Garcia - Update on New Mexico EV Mandates and National Automobile Policy 43:24

3M ago43:24

43:24

On this week's interview Paul sits down with Carlos Garcia of the Garcia Auto Group. They begin by discussing crime issues in Albuquerque, but mostly discuss the Gov.'s electric vehicle mandates which will do great damage to car dealers throughout New Mexico. Paul and Carlos discuss the Biden Administration's approach to the issue as well and where…

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620 Corey DeAngeles - Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining our Schools 37:35

2M ago37:35

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This week's podcast is a recent talk in Albuquerque given by Corey DeAngelis. Corey is one of the most prominent and effective advocates for school choice. He is also the author of the new book "Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining our Schools." Corey visited Albuquerque and Alamogordo to discuss his book and the growing …

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619 Former Rep. Yvette Herrell talks Ruidoso Fires, Economic Issues/Trade/Spending 38:42

3M ago38:42

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On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul sits down with former Congresswoman and current candidate for Congress Yvette Herrell. We discuss the fires that recently burned in Ruidoso and her work to reform federal lands policies. We also discuss the economy and various issues from free trade to inflation. Don't miss this important conversation!…

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[Rebroadcast] Fifth Annual Granite Mtn Hotshots Memorial in Prescott AZ 16:26

3M ago16:26

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(This episode is a rebroadcast of a June, 2018 edition of Code 3) On June 30, 2018, the fifth anniversary of the LODD of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew at Yarnell Hill, a memorial ceremony was held in Prescott, Arizona, their home base. The brief ceremony commemorated their loss and celebrated their lives. This is the e…

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618 Education, Money and Population Issues and more 41:30

3M ago41:30

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The last few weeks have been busy. We can briefly run down some of my travels. New Mexico is hoarding our money. Blue Hawaii cuts income taxes. Voices for Children (the left wing think tank) says minorities can't handle standardized tests: https://errorsofenchantment.com/voices-for-children-says-nm-minorities-cant-handle-standardized-tests/ Pew Cen…

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Command Post Placement and Distractions with Robby Bergerson 16:38

3M ago16:38

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Incident commanders, here are some questions for you: How much thought do you put into where you set up your command post? Is it usually on the alpha side of a structure? Why is that? Routine? Street access? What about distractions? For example, noise. That can not only give you a headache but also make you miss an urgent radio call, right? My gues…

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617 Update on Challenges Facing Virgin Galactic with Doug Messier 40:00

3M ago40:00

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On this week's show Paul talks to private space expert Doug Messier about the latest from Virgin Galactic, their collapsing stock price, and challenges they face turning a profit in the future. Messier writes at his substack.

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Positive Public Perception with Amie Peck 57:36

3M ago57:36

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Amie Peck leads the Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE) team at the Canadian Cattle Association which works to increase public trust in the Canadian beef industry by supporting industry synergies, forming strategic partnerships and connecting positively with consumers and the public. This includes addressing industry issues by coordinating key …

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616 Corey DeAngelis Event Recap, Oil and Gas $15.2 Billion in 2022 State Revenue, Disappointing Kids Count and more 42:40

3M ago42:40

42:40

Paul and Wally Recap the Foundation's events with Corey DeAngelis in Albuquerque and Alamogordo. In driving to Alamogordo Paul also saw some of the impacts of the tragic fires burning in Ruidoso. Oil and gas brought in $15.2 billion for NM in FY 2023. Artesia celebrated 100 years of oil and gas over the weekend. Another disappointing result in Kids…

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615 A Look at Emerge New Mexico with Leanna Derrick 39:50

3M ago39:50

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On this week's Tipping Point interview Paul talks to independent researcher Leanna Derrick. Derrick has been working to uncover and highlight the outsized influence of "progressive" group Emerge New Mexico which recruits, trains, and funds left wing women in public office throughout New Mexico. They discuss the "Emerge" group which operates in two …

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How to Set Standards for Probie Training with Jesse Marcotte 19:43

3M ago19:43

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This week’s show is related to last week’s. If you haven’t heard episode 344 with Jennifer Stanislaw, go ahead and listen to it—it dovetails nicely with this one. On this episode, we’re talking about the importance of setting standards for probie training. Years ago, that training consisted of handing the probie a mop as often as a ladder. It was d…

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614 Analysis of Primary Election Results, Governor's Remarks at NAIOP, NM Invests Overseas and more 42:17

3M ago42:17

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613 Louie Sanchez - Candidate for U.S. House District 1 41:55

4M ago41:55

41:55

In this week's interview Paul sits down with District 1 GOP congressional candidate Louie Sanchez. Louie has a compelling story having grown up in a family of modest means. He now is involved in the medical device industry and owns Calibers gun range. Paul and Louie discuss the medical industry, 2nd amendment issues, COVID, and Rep. Melanie Stansbu…

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Two-In/Two-Out: An Idea Whose Time Has Passed with Sean Duffy 24:46

4M ago24:46

24:46

Firefighters around the country are looking at the possibility of a new OSHA ruling very carefully. I’m talking about the two-in/two-out rule, contained in NFPA 1500. There’s a new report written by five prominent members of the fire service that says two-in/two-out doesn’t make firefighters any safer. Instead, the time wasted waiting for a RIC cre…

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The Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence with Scott Wright (U of S) 1:11:53

4M ago1:11:53

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Dr. Scott Wright is the director of the USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE). Scott Wright is the Director of the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE) at the University of Saskatchewan. Scott started his Saskatchewan career in 1983 as a Graduate Student at the U of S Termuende Farm on pasture rejuvenation and fertiliza…

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612 Maxeon Deal, Virgin Galactic, Joshua Trees and Gabe Vasquez All Descending and more 44:00

4M ago44:00

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Education reform and school choice evangelist Corey DeAngelis is heading to Albuquerque. Get your seat today. Paul's opinion piece on 40% vote threshold ran on Sunday in Albuquerque Journal. The vote was sadly postponed. A bid to remove the City's "sanctuary city" status failed 5-4 as well. Fauci testifies to Congress. Also notes 6ft rule was made …

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611 Doug Peterson - Are We Getting Anything in Return for Rising Property Taxes? 41:52

4M ago41:52

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On this week's interview Paul sits down with Doug Peterson. Doug is the principal of Peterson Properties which owns a great deal of real estate in the Albuquerque area. Paul and Doug discuss rising property taxes and what he/we get in return for those taxes. Doug is outspoken on crime issues (follow him on Twitter here). What is going on with crime…

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Avoid Death by PowerPoint and Still Teach a Class with Jennifer Stanislaw 19:16

4M ago19:16

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From Day One in the fire service, the lecture is the standard teaching method. Sometimes, it seems like fire departments must keep Microsoft in business, what with all the PowerPoint software they must be ordering. And you know the instruction -- notice I didn’t say “learning” – keeps going like this until you retire. Want to be a Battalion Chief? …

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Livestock Price Insurance & Risk Mitigation Tools with Tyler Fulton 49:32

4M ago49:32

49:32

Tyler and Dorelle along with their kids Evan and Mae own and operate Tyton Farm Ltd, a 600 head cow/calf/backgrounding operation south of Birtle, MB. The farm operates about 6000 acres in prairie pothole country, which consists of mostly tame pasture, hay, and some annual crops. Tyler has spent most of his off-farm career in the field of livestock …

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610 Good News/Bad News on Jobs, Proposal to Shift Vote Threshold in Albuquerque to 40%, $1.4 Billion Albuquerque Budget and more 41:57

4M ago41:57

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Good news/bad news on jobs for New Mexico. The NIH director acknowledges that no science supported COVID distancing rules (but we did find an amusing old post from Sen Heinrich on social distancing and how to make a cloth mask). A proposed move to shift vote threshold to 40% at city council is sensible and quite arguably "pro-democratic." Paul rece…

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