Solving America's Problems

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.

  1. 20 HR AGO

    Most Gun Deaths Are Suicides—Why Are We Still Debating Magazines? (Full)

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

    1h 23m

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Why Do We Keep Blaming Guns Instead of Mental Health and Data?

    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: (00:00) Reform clips miss the point – violence isn’t just about guns(06:24) Rapid-fire forces honesty – education and mental health are the levers(08:45) Real lesson hits home – society avoids the hard conversations Connect: Steven Orr – Instagram | X | LinkedIn | Website 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    22 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Can We Accept Total Surveillance to End School Shootings?

    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: (00:00) Reform clips expose the fight – real positions, no spin(07:22) Congress owns the inaction – they decide, we pay(08:28) Running for office costs millions – cash gates the system(09:30) Money buys influence – NRA and others prove it(11:48) Gun rights evolved over time – not fixed in 1791(13:39) Mental health gaps drive violence – fix despair, save lives(18:06) Future ownership hangs on choices – culture shifts fast(22:36) Social media amplifies rage – direct link to shootings(25:07) Surveillance could monitor threats – but privacy dies Connect: Steven Orr – Instagram | X | LinkedIn | Website 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    27 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    School Shootings Tracked Social Media Growth—Why Ignore Mental Health?

    School shootings climbed exactly with social media’s rise. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk with Steven Orr about violence in media and its effects on youth mental health. Steven explains avoiding human targets in games. Jerremy asks why the mental health piece gets ignored. Dave notes the shift from a few TV channels to endless online platforms. They break down divisive rhetoric, personal humiliation, identity loss, rejection as triggers—especially for young men—and the value of real social interaction. Timestamps: (00:00) Games alone don’t cause violence – intent behind targets matters(00:18) Media shapes mental health – constant exposure changes kids(01:50) Social media multiplied access – went from 3 channels to infinite violent content(02:57) Shootings follow divisive talk – rhetoric fuels isolation(06:14) Connections prevent breakdowns – lack of them hurts(07:13) Humiliation and rejection trigger – real drivers of rage(08:57) Young men hit hardest – isolation amplifies risk(09:51) Identity crises feed racism – loss of belonging escalates(11:20) Violent cults recruit the lost – easy targets online(13:19) Gun ranges show red flags – behavior reveals intent(14:33) Root cause is mental health – address despair, reduce shootings Connect: Steven Orr – Instagram | X | LinkedIn | Website 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    15 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Why Are We Legislating Morality When Most Gun Deaths Are Suicides?

    44,000 Americans die each year from gun-related causes, with the majority being suicides. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk with Steven Orr about moving past moral arguments to focus on psychological wellness. Steven shares his early experiences with firearms. They examine how mental health drives gun violence stats and why data plus responsible ownership offer clearer paths forward. Timestamps: (00:00) Most gun deaths are suicides – not mass shootings or crime(00:28) Steven Big Beat’s real story – guns from childhood, no tragedy(01:44) Ownership isn’t moral failure – it’s often protection and sport(03:57) Psychology drives decisions – fear, isolation, despair pull triggers(06:05) America’s violence stats mislead – suicides dwarf homicides(09:26) Mental health gaps kill – treat despair, save thousands Connect: Steven Orr – Instagram | X | LinkedIn | Website 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    20 min

  6. 28 JAN

    Responsible Gun Ownership Starts With Us (Full)

    600k Americans die from heart disease annually. 60k from guns. That gap sets the stage. Josiah and Richie share personal gun stories—protection, provision, family traditions. They push education and societal roots over quick fixes. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley stress comprehensive training, mental health support, and balancing rights with safety. Wide-ranging talk on myths, enforcement, fatherlessness, family decline, and why human problems matter more than gun problems. Timestamps: (00:00) Guns are part of protection, provision, and tradition—not just headlines(00:36) Four different perspectives in one room—no echo chamber(01:39) First gun memories shape how we see firearms today(03:53) Real stories of guns used for personal safety actually happen(08:12) Family gun traditions are fading with the traditional family itself(12:53) Responsible ownership is harder than critics admit(16:36) Safe storage and handling prevent far more tragedies than laws alone(23:22) Most gun owners aren’t the stereotype media sells(26:26) Mental health crises drive suicide and violence numbers more than weapon type(32:57) Existing gun laws aren’t evenly enforced—especially in high-violence cities(40:02) Second Amendment explicitly covers modern firearms, not just muskets(48:32) Regulation debates often skip the demand side of illegal guns(01:01:31) Ongoing training keeps competent owners competent(01:02:23) Hunter safety courses prove education works when mandatory(01:04:50) Fatherlessness predicts crime better than gun ownership rates(01:05:46) Human breakdown, not hardware, is the actual root problem(01:09:39) Faith communities wrestle with firearms and morality in real ways(01:15:48) Traditional family decline tracks with rising social dysfunction(01:18:15) Open, accountable dialogue beats shouting past each other(01:24:18) Lightning round reveals everyone’s actual gun habits(01:30:57) 600k die from heart disease because of lifestyle—60k from guns(01:34:55) Final thoughts refuse easy answers(01:36:45) We learned the problem is us, not the...

    1h 44m

  7. 27 JAN

    Why Do We Obsess Over 60k Gun Deaths But Ignore 600k From Heart Disease?

    600,000+ heart disease deaths a year compared to roughly 60,000 gun-related. Context matters. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk guns with Richie and Josiah—no fluff, just straight facts. Safety, provision, misconceptions, education gaps, triggers, hunting for meat, processed foods as a bigger killer. Responsibility and real numbers, no spin. Timestamps: (00:00) Heart disease kills 10x more than guns – disproportionate focus distorts ownership debate(06:55) Processed foods deadlier than firearms – clean eating push exposes bigger health epidemic(10:53) Personal responsibility over reform theater – final thoughts on who actually owns the problem(12:43) Education beats misinformation every time – real lessons on triggers, hunting, and stats Connect: Josiah Graves – Website 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    20 min

  8. 26 JAN

    We Blame Guns But Is Fatherlessness Driving America’s Violence?

    85% of inmates grew up without fathers. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley sit down with Josiah Graves to unpack how absent dads fuel violence. It’s not just guns – it’s heart issues in young men driving crime, poverty, and hate. They hit faith, family decline, and why open dialogue plus real accountability actually move the needle. Timestamps: (00:00) 85% of inmates fatherless – that’s the real core issue, not firearms(01:08) Human heart drives violence – guns are secondary to absent fathers(05:00) Faith shapes moral view on guns – beliefs matter more than policy(11:10) Traditional family collapse – direct cause of poverty, hate, crime(13:37) Open dialogue requires accountability – leadership fixes root problems Connect: Josiah Graves – Dads Ranch 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    20 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Jerremy Alexander Newsome & Dave Conley
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    180
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2025 Solving Americas Problems LLC
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