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We live in an extremely polarizing time. On The American Centrist, we believe we need to re-learn to talk to each other and that the "silent majority" lives in the center of most issues. We believe compromise is strength and the extremes come from fear. This show will a voice to the Center, one that demands to be heard and respected by politicians. Our American Centrist host, with no political background, will ask the tough questions to political strategists from the Right and the Left who 50 years of combined experience. We will discuss issues that impact our everyday lives, because to effectively argue one side, you have to fully understand the other.

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We live in an extremely polarizing time. On The American Centrist, we believe we need to re-learn to talk to each other and that the "silent majority" lives in the center of most issues. We believe compromise is strength and the extremes come from fear. This show will a voice to the Center, one that demands to be heard and respected by politicians. Our American Centrist host, with no political background, will ask the tough questions to political strategists from the Right and the Left who 50 years of combined experience. We will discuss issues that impact our everyday lives, because to effectively argue one side, you have to fully understand the other.

    Iowa Caucuses -- Final Thoughts, Impeachment Trial Impact on the Election, Trade with China

    Iowa Caucuses -- Final Thoughts, Impeachment Trial Impact on the Election, Trade with China

    The top four candidates are neck and neck headed into Iowa, three candidates are stuck in Washington D.C. in a Senate impeachment trail, will that impact the Iowa results? Plus, life outside of the 2020 Election -- trade with China and the Second Amendment. 

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    • 41 min
    Iowa Caucuses Explained - Status of 2020 Candidates - Bloomberg Campaign Strategy - Qassem Soleimani

    Iowa Caucuses Explained - Status of 2020 Candidates - Bloomberg Campaign Strategy - Qassem Soleimani

    The Iowa Caucuses have a massive impact on the 2020 Election, it's a complex process and different for R's and D's - we explain it thoroughly as well as the status of the Democratic candidates in Iowa four weeks out. Bloomberg is now running but skipping the first four states, good or bad strategy? Qassem Soleimani is dead, was it necessary and what's ahead? We discuss. 

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    • 57 min
    Trump Wins and Losses Explained: USMCA, North Korea, NATO, Tax Cuts

    Trump Wins and Losses Explained: USMCA, North Korea, NATO, Tax Cuts

    As we wrap up 2019, where are we at as a country? USMCA vs NAFTA, how are they different? Has anything really changed with North Korea? NATO, Iran Deal, Trade War and Tax Cuts explained from both sides. Plus, we discuss what is really accomplishable from the Warren and Sanders plans.

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    • 58 min
    Gerrymandering, Liberty and Justice Dinner, Hate Speech, Rural America Vote, Biden and the Church

    Gerrymandering, Liberty and Justice Dinner, Hate Speech, Rural America Vote, Biden and the Church

    Gerrymandering could be the primary issue standing in the way of a centrist movement. Iowa leads off the 2020 election, all 14 Democratic candidates spoke to 13,000 Iowans last week — who stood out? We were there. The Rural American Vote is significant, the Church denies Joe Biden Communion, hate speech is on the rise — what are the answers?

    For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're @CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Insta
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    • 53 min
    ISIS, Politics in Schools, Bill Taylor Testimony, Facebook, Government Shutdown

    ISIS, Politics in Schools, Bill Taylor Testimony, Facebook, Government Shutdown

    It was a big week — one of the most feared terrorist leaders is dead, a key testimony in the impeachment proceedings, Facebook is under scrutiny for allowing false ads, teachers are grappling with how to teach neutral politics in a polarizing time and there is an impending Government shutdown. We cover it all, from both sides. 

    For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Inst
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    • 54 min
    Gun Debate -- Finding Compromise

    Gun Debate -- Finding Compromise

    This was recorded the evening before the Santa Clarita Tragedy.

    We need to do something about the mass shootings and gun violence. But like everything, there are valid arguments on both sides. We discuss a middle ground with gun owners and non gun owners re: self-defense, hunting, background checks, red flags, magazine capacity, buy backs, open carry and more.  

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    • 45 min

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