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Solving America's Problems

Solving America's Problems

By: Jerremy Alexander Newsome & Dave Conley
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Solving America’s Problems isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey. Co-host Jerremy Newsome, a successful entrepreneur and educator, is pursuing his lifelong dream of running for president. Along the way, he and co-host Dave Conley bring together experts, advocates, and everyday Americans to explore the real, actionable solutions our country needs. With dynamic formats—one-on-one interviews, panel discussions, and more—we cut through the noise of divisive rhetoric to uncover practical ideas that unite instead of divide. If you’re ready to think differently, act boldly, and join a movement for meaningful change, subscribe now.Copyright 2025 Solving Americas Problems LLC Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Most Gun Deaths Are Suicides—Why Are We Still Debating Magazines? (Full)
    Feb 8 2026

    44,000 Americans die each year from gun-related deaths, the majority suicides. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley sit down with Steven Orr to argue we should legislate psychology, not morality. Steven walks through his own history with guns. They unpack mental health failures, social pressures, media influence, and why education plus community support beat endless policy fights.

    Timestamps:

    1. (00:00) Debate starts with wrong frame – most deaths are self-inflicted, not crime
    2. (00:28) Steven Big Beat joins – lived experience, not talking points
    3. (01:44) Guns from childhood – normal upbringing, no tragedy
    4. (03:57) Ownership is psychological – protection, identity, not evil
    5. (06:05) American violence stats lie – suicides dominate the 44,000
    6. (09:26) Mental health collapse kills – treat despair, drop the body count
    7. (19:47) Media normalizes rage – constant exposure shapes minds
    8. (34:05) Real solutions exist – education and support, not more laws
    9. (41:10) Congress avoids blame – they control the levers
    10. (42:17) Running costs millions – cash blocks outsiders
    11. (43:19) Money buys outcomes – influence is obvious
    12. (45:36) Gun rights aren’t eternal – context has shifted
    13. (47:27) Prevention starts with care – mental health gaps are lethal
    14. (51:54) Ownership future depends – culture decides, not just courts
    15. (56:25) Social media breeds shooters – isolation plus outrage
    16. (58:56) Surveillance tempts control – privacy cost is massive
    17. (01:00:54) Community actually works – connection beats isolation
    18. (01:07:04) Rapid-fire cuts deep – no dodging left
    19. (01:09:25) Lesson is simple – focus on psychology, save lives

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    1. Steven Orr – Instagram | X | LinkedIn |
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Why Do We Keep Blaming Guns Instead of Mental Health and Data?
    Feb 6 2026

    Most gun violence comes from breakdowns in data, mental health support, and social media’s toxic effects. Education could shift the trajectory. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk with Steven Orr about rethinking gun control, confronting societal neglect, and how stronger mental health conversations plus better schooling can prevent future violence. Varied opinions clash, but the resistance to real talk stands out.

    Timestamps:

    1. (00:00) Reform clips miss the point – violence isn’t just about guns
    2. (06:24) Rapid-fire forces honesty – education and mental health are the levers
    3. (08:45) Real lesson hits home – society avoids the hard conversations

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    1. Steven Orr – Instagram | X | LinkedIn | Website

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    22 mins
  • Can We Accept Total Surveillance to End School Shootings?
    Feb 5 2026

    Can AI surveillance eliminate mass shootings? Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley push Steven Orr on the real drivers. Steven ties cultural shifts and personal humiliations to gun violence. Jerremy argues school shootings could drop to zero with better data and mental health focus. Dave warns against trading privacy for safety. They tackle NRA funding, money in politics, historical gun rights, social media’s role, and surveillance trade-offs.

    Timestamps:

    1. (00:00) Reform clips expose the fight – real positions, no spin
    2. (07:22) Congress owns the inaction – they decide, we pay
    3. (08:28) Running for office costs millions – cash gates the system
    4. (09:30) Money buys influence – NRA and others prove it
    5. (11:48) Gun rights evolved over time – not fixed in 1791
    6. (13:39) Mental health gaps drive violence – fix despair, save lives
    7. (18:06) Future ownership hangs on choices – culture shifts fast
    8. (22:36) Social media amplifies rage – direct link to shootings
    9. (25:07) Surveillance could monitor threats – but privacy dies

    Connect:

    1. Steven Orr – Instagram | X | LinkedIn | Website

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    27 mins
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