BE THE PEOPLE

Have you ever thought about voting with your pocketbook? It’s about becoming the people who shape society by making strategic decisions about where you buy your goods and services. We have seen many large corporations, for example, Target, Starbucks, Home Depot, Shell Oil, and others push leftist agendas financed with your corporate investments. Dr. David Black, a scientist, successful entrepreneur, and husband of former U.S. Representative Diane Black, has created an organization named 2nd vote.  2nd vote provides tools that inform and educate us about how corporation spend our money and how we can hold them accountable. For Further Insight: Website:  https://www.2ndvote.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ndVote

We need police officers to enforce the rule of law in our cites, states, and towns. Unfortunately, around the country more and more police officers are turning in their badges before they reach retirement age. Nashville, a rapidly growing city, has a shortage of almost 200 officers and is understaffed for a city that receives thousands of 911 calls. Why do the officers leave? We can easily cite poor leadership, low morale, and inadequate pay. We also know that around the country police officers have been disrespected and harassed often by the people in the communities who need them the most. Joining me today to help us better understand the situation is Stephen Jenkins. Jenkins is a former Nashville police officer with a military background. Jenkins served on the Nashville Police force for 12 years and has worked in the Sheriff’s Department. He now works as a private detective and security specialist for Covert Results. Website: Covertresults.com

Abortion and the right to life has taken on a new salience in this country. Across the nation, no less than 5 states including Ohio, Georgia, Missouri, Louisiana, and Alabama have passed heartbeat bills in 2019, banning abortion whenever a heartbeat can be detected. As would be expected, many of these bills have been challenged in federal court and some have been declared unconstitutional because of Roe v. Wade (1973) which legalized abortion in the 50 states. Tennessee, where I live, is debating a heartbeat bill of its own. What is unique about this bill being debated in the state senate is an unusually legal argument that ties the right to life to the Ninth Amendment. The Ninth Amendment states that the enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Joining me today to explain the reasoning behind heartbeat bills is David Fowler, a lawyer and the founder and President of Family Action Council of Tennessee. David is the originator of the legal argument that seeks to tie the Ninth Amendment to the right to life for the unborn. For Further Insight:  Family Action Council of Tennessee

According to the Democratic Party presidential candidates and numerous voices comprising the political left, President Donald Trump is a white nationalist, white supremacist, and a plain old racist. Labeling the President and his supporters as subhuman beings filled with hatred of racial and ethnic minorities has become a mantra of the political left. Joining me today to discuss the President and race relations more broadly is Evangelist Alveda King. She is a civil rights leader, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn. For Further Insight: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlvedaCKing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dralvedaking/ Websites: - Alveda King Ministries - Civil Rights for the Unborn - Priests for Life

Homelessness has become a growing problem for communities across America. Whether the root cause of the problem is mental illness or financial hardship, elected officials are tasked with finding solutions that protect the welfare of the community. Law enforcement officials often become the first point of contact with the homeless. Communities differ in the amount of authority delegated to law enforcement personnel and the range of options available for the less fortunate. Known as the “It” city, Nashville, Tennessee has seen an increase in homelessness and the panhandling and crime that sometimes accompanies the dysfunction that ensues.  Joining me today, to make sense of the problem is Dr. Ron Martinelli. Dr. Martinelli is a former police detective and a renowned forensic criminologist. Using Nashville for much of the discussion, Dr. Martinelli breaks the problem down and shares his views about what can be done to improve the life of the community. For Further Insight: Website: https://drronmartinelli.com/about/ Podcast & Articles: https://americaoutloud.com/drron/

This episode features an interview with a cultural warrior who has made it his business to educate blacks about the history of the two political parties and how what we believe affects the choices we make. Charles Love is a Chicagoan who has written two books about race and politics. He was raised in a traditional democratic household and had an epiphany in his late teens. Charles uses logic and commonsense awaken blacks and to guide and steer conservatives who want to reach them. For Further Insight: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDouglasLove3 Books:  We Want Equality Logic: The Truth About Blacks and the Republican Party Interviews and Articles https://cantv.org/watch-now/an-evening-with-author-charles-love/ http://www.thinkordie.org/articles.html Interview about latest book https://lsc.audioacrobat.com/download/lsc-20180911103331-1759.mp3

Cities across America are grappling with how to provide affordable housing for working families struggling to find homes and apartments costing less than 30% of their income. Whether it is San Francisco, New York City, or Nashville, TN, urban dwellers are forced to make difficult decisions about whether they can live near their places of employment. Joining me to discuss how the issue affects Nashville is retired business owner and citizen activist, Ed Smith. We discuss the problem and options available for cities. For Further Insight: Heritage Foundation Sentinel: https://heritageaction.com/sentinel-nation Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heritage_Action Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritageforamerica/

What explains the Democrats tolerance of anti-Semitism among some of its leaders. Given the Democrat’s widespread Jewish support, why have their national leaders not worked harder to protect Jewish people in America and abroad? Why the blatant hostility against Israel and the full embrace of the Palestinians? In this episode, we discuss Democratic Politics with a Jewish insider who has spent a significant portion of her life grappling with party politics. Once a Democrat, like me, she is now a Republican. Joining me today to share her unique perspective is Ilana Freedman, a Jewish American who has lived and worked in Israel. Ilana is a blogger, analyst, and a Principal at Strategic Intelligence Security. She is also a counter-terrorism expert and the host of a show heard on the America Out Loud Network. For Further Insight: Webpage: Ilana Freedman Ilana's Books: Order Books Image: Gene J. Puskar / AP

What will it take for President Trump to win a second term? Right now, the 2020 presidential field is crowded with Democratic hopefuls, while potential Republican challengers sit, watch and wait. Only a couple of Republican unknowns, Governor Weld (R-MA) and Congressman Seth Moulton (R-MA) have dared venture forward. At this juncture, there are many unanswered questions. Will the Democrats continue to beat the impeachment drum? Will voters hold Democrats accountable for not addressing important issues such as immigration, health care reform, and the economy? Is President Trump vulnerable? If so, what can he do to enhance his chances of reelection? Most importantly, what role will Catholic and evangelical voters play in the 2020 election? Joining me today to grapple with these issues and more is Steve Gill, a conservative talk radio host and political commentator in Nashville, TN. Steve is the co-founder of several online newspapers, including the Tennessee and Ohio Star papers. For Further Insight: Lift the Vote: https://www.liftthevote.org/ Commentary:  http://tennesseestar.com/category/steve-gill/ Tennessee Star Newspaper: http://tennesseestar.com/

We know a lot about the enslavement and emancipation of the black descendants of African slaves. Much less is known, however, about human trafficking in America. Human trafficking is about the continued enslavement of men, women, and children living in our cities and towns. Often, we see human trafficking as simply an international problem. We fail to recognize and acknowledge that it is a serious problem for our nation that is not just confined to the seedy parts of town.    Joining us today to help us better recognize victims and the pervasiveness of the problem is Gabrielle Thompson. Gabrielle is the executive director of Free for Life International, an organization founded in Nashville, TN in 2006. She will help us become better trained observers and potential rescuers of people placed in our path.    For Further Insight: Website: Free for Life International Twitter: https://twitter.com/freeforlifeintl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Freeforlifeintl/

As the Democratic Party veers further and further LEFT, it is losing lifelong members like Brandon Straka. Less than a year ago, Straka posted a video about his frustrations with the Democratic Party that ignited a mass movement of people who are abandoning the Democratic Party and the extremism of Leftist politics. Brandon, who happens to be a gay man, has been a guest on this show before. In this interview, he updates us on his activities and what he hopes to accomplish. For Further Insight: Brandon Straka, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51UGcghHZsk Walk Away, Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/WalkAwayCampaign/ Brandon Straka, Twitter: https://twitter.com/usminority Walk Away, Website: https://www.walkawaycampaign.com/

Across the country, law enforcement officers are under attack. Politics plays a major role in the disrespect for the work police officers do. As a consequence, we see thousands of them walking away from their jobs. Yet, we know we need them to be safe. Without police officers, we would live in a state of nature where the bad guys would always have the upper-hand. Joining me today to discuss these issues is Lt. Randy Sutton. Randy Sutton is a retired Police Lieutenant with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, a nationally known commentator on Law Enforcement issues, a speaker, an actor on the big and small screen and the bestselling author of four books on policing and The Power of Legacy. He is also the founder of the Wounded Blue Foundation and has a daily radio show, BLUE LIVES RADIO on the America Out Loud Network. For Further Insight: The Wounded Blue Foundation,  https://thewoundedblue.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewoundedblue/ Twitter: @woundedbluedoc and @LtRandySutton

Is socialism the solution to inequity and injustice in America, or is it an empty set of promises leading to greater pain and suffering? Young people inspired by leaders like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) believe greater government control and spending is a cure-all that can solve the nation’s most pressing problems. What they are pushing has failed everywhere it has been tried. Venezuela is the most recent formerly prosperous nation where socialism has had a devastating impact on the people. Joining me today to discuss America’s move towards socialism is Nina Pellegrini. Nina was born in Havana and migrated to the U.S. in 1961. She watched the transition in Cuba and was able to escape with members of her family. Nina is now the founding director of Californians for Property Rights, she manages her family business Vita Productions, and she is an active member of the California Republican Party. For Further Insight: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/nina.pellegrini YouTube Video: A Personal Journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM4oN8mt1gs

Socialism in America is on the march. The long shot candidacy of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has opened the floodgates to successful socialist candidates such as clueless millennial Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, followed by millions of young people. In the program today, I interview Terry Beatley, the Founder of the Hosea Initiative, Author and Host of What If We've Been Wrong? She is a pro-life activist seeking to expose the triple threats of Marxism, Socialism, and Progressivism.  Terry's Book: What If We've Been Wrong? For Further Insight: More About Terry: https://americaoutloud.com/terrybeatley/ Website Hosea4You: https://www.hosea4you.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tbeatley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hosea4You/

President Trump set up a special commission in 2017 to investigate voter fraud. Kris Kobach headed the investigation which was met with much opposition from Democrats. Unless it serves their immediate interests, Democrats contend that voter fraud does not exist. In fact, they recently voted (HR 1) to lower the voting age to 16 and to make it possible for illegal aliens to vote in certain states. This episode of Be the People focuses on two critical national issues: Voter fraud and President Trump’s efforts to build a wall between America and the southern border. Kris Kobach, former Kansas Secretary of State, is my guest. Mr. Kobach now heads the organization #WeBuildtheWall. It is an effort to use private donations to assist the government in building a wall between Mexico and the United States on private land. Image: John Hanna/AP For Further Insight: More on Kris: https://www.kssos.org/forms/administration/Kobach_Bio_Resume.pdf Follow on Twitter: @KrisKobach1787 The Wall Website: https://webuildthewall.us/ Articles: Voter Fraud We Build The Wall, Non-Profit