We are watching deeply disturbed young people spiral — and instead of confronting the mental health crisis head-on, we keep arguing about politics. We need to acknowledge what is happening with trans kids shooting up schools, and the underlying causes. These are individuals in profound psychological distress who needed intervention long before violence ever entered the picture.

They need serious, long-term mental health care — therapy, psychiatric evaluation, family involvement, and accountability.

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Cocktail Waitress Wisdom; Life Lessons Learned While Carrying a Tray in Las Vegas

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Heidi Harris sits down with the state’s Lieutenant Governor and Marshi Smith, a longtime women’s sports advocate, for a candid discussion on protecting women’s sports and the opportunities they provide. The conversation focuses on the original intent of women’s athletics—to ensure fair competition, safety, and equal opportunity—and how those principles are being challenged today.

Marshi Smith brings the perspective of athletes and advocates who have spent decades fighting for women’s sports, outlining concerns about competitive balance, scholarships, and the long-term impact on girls and young women. The Lieutenant Governor discusses the issue from a policy and governance standpoint, including how state leaders are approaching questions of fairness, Title IX, and the role of legislation versus athletic governing bodies.

Rather than slogans, the discussion centers on real-world consequences, unresolved questions, and the difficulty of navigating an emotionally charged issue while respecting women’s rights and the integrity of female athletics.

Today’s podcast tackles a difficult and timely story from Minnesota through two very different lenses.

A veteran firearms and use-of-force trainer weighs in on the recent shooting, focusing on tactics, decision-making, and what often gets missed in early reporting. And Ira Melhman, Media Director from the Federation for American Immigration Reform, joined me to examine the broader policy and enforcement questions the case raises. Two perspectives, one headline, and a commitment to understanding—not sound bites.

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Cocktail Waitress Wisdom; Life Lessons Learned While Carrying a Tray in Las Vegas

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Policy expert Michael Brown (bio below) joined me to discuss Nevada's possible expansion of Film Credits, and the damage it would do to Nevada.

Michael's policy paper on Film Tax Credits: https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1019&context=lincy_policybriefs_reports

Bio:

Michael Brown, Fellow, The Lincy Institute – University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Michael joined the Lincy Institute | Brookings Mountain West at UNLV in August 2023, after four years of service in the Sisolak Administration, where he served as Executive Director of the Governor’s OOice of Economic Development (2019-2023) and Director of the Department of Business & Industry (2019). Michael was a member of the Governor’s Emergency COVID Team during the response and relief phases (2020) of the pandemic.

Before his government service, Michael was an executive at Barrick Gold Corporation and advanced to become President of Barrick Gold North America. Michael spent eight years during the Reagan Administration at the Treasury Department as Special Assistant to the Director of the United States Mint. He also spent six years leading public policy for The Gold Institute. He began his career as a Page in the Ohio House of Representatives.

Michael holds an MBA from George Washington University, a BS from Ohio State University, and an AA from Lorain County Community College. He sponsors a leadership program for first-generation Lorain County Community College students and an International Business scholarship at Ohio State.

Michael serves on the Board of Directors of Lithium Americas and has previously been a member of various non-profit boards in Las Vegas, including Nevada Ballet Theatre, Three

Square Food Bank, and Opportunity Village.

Michael lives in Nevada and owns a home near the west gate of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Mansion in Alexandria, Virginia. He is a member of the Capitol Rowing Club.

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Chip and Joanna Gaines are Cable TV stars, famous for their ability to decorate, their company called Magnolia and their Christianity. Now they’re starting a new show where one of the couples featured is comprised of two men and two children they acquired through surrogacy.

A lot of Christians are understandably upset about this, including me. Children need moms and dads, period, and to try to normalize anything else is an injustice not only to children, but also to society, and certainly does nothing to enhance the “Christian” brand that they claim to represent. It’s sad to see people targeted by culture bullies and succumb to the pressure. The backlash from Christians has been intense. Will the new show tank as a result? Stay tuned….

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