The Washington Affect

Murray Edwards
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Commentary on the policies and programs that come from Washington DC. Everything they do, affect each American and the business community. murrayedwards.substack.com

  1. Aug 28

    Are You Being Flocked?

    Do you ever get that feeling you’re being watched… even when you’re just driving to the grocery store? Well, you probably are. As of mid-2026, Flock Safety says it has more than 120,000 cameras installed across 49 states. That’s their own number. Independent mappers who’ve been out there physically locating these things have confirmed nearly 96,000 of them so far. The rest are still being found. These aren’t regular traffic cameras. They’re automated license plate readers. They capture the plate, the make, model, color, and even bumper stickers or damage on your vehicle. Then that data gets uploaded, is searchable, and can be shared. Flock claims the network scans more than 20 billion plates a month. With about 300 million registered vehicles in the country, that works out to the average car being scanned hundreds of times a year. On today’s episode, Micah Messer joins me and we’ll be discussing what may be good and what’s bad with the onslaught of Flock cameras across the country. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

  2. Apr 20

    DAR – A Women’s Only Organization, or Is It?

    The DAR formed during a wave of patriotic interest in the late 19th century, partly in response to women being excluded from the Sons of the American Revolution. Early efforts focused on preserving Revolutionary War history, but it quickly grew into a major service organization. Notable projects include: * Maintaining historic properties and a museum at national headquarters in Washington, D.C. (featuring decorative arts and exhibitions). * Supporting DAR Schools and educational initiatives. * Marking patriot graves and contributing to war efforts (e.g., during the Spanish-American War and World Wars). * Current focus on America’s 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) in 2026, with events, patriot markers, educational programs highlighting diverse patriots, and community celebrations. Prominent past and present members include First Ladies (e.g., Caroline Harrison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosalynn Carter, Barbara Bush, Laura Bush), politicians, military officers, and entertainers. Today, the DAR describes itself as a volunteer service organization whose members reflect a range of backgrounds and local communities, with an emphasis on heritage, education, and patriotism. My Special guests today are Laura McDonald and Carol Nichols Laura McDonald is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She currently holds the office of Recording Secretary for her local chapter in East Texas. She and thousands of other members of the DAR are fighting to RESTORE and preserve DAR as a women’s only genealogical society. Carol Nichols is a venture capitalist, a retired Banker with a passion for helping women succeed. She is a native of Austin, Texas and has resided in Dallas for over 40 years. Carol’s leadership journey began when she was elected President of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapter at University of Georgia in 1978. Visit our website https://daughtersadvocatingrestoration.org/ Share the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1659132851538607 Visit the Daughters Restoration YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daughtersrestoration This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

  3. 12/14/2025

    The Shadow Network: Unmasking the 764 Group and Its Reign of Online Terror

    764 has been described by the FBI as a “new form of modern-day terrorism,” one that preys on the innocence of preteens and teens, coercing them into acts of self-harm, sexual exploitation, and even suicide—all livestreamed for the amusement of an audience of digital sadists. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

  4. 12/06/2025

    Who or What has the Democratic Party Become?

    Their verbiage has become so filled with vitriol towards our country that it’s getting impossible to listen to anything that they spew, because it’s almost always against our way of life. What is equally frustrating is their brainwashed followers, who at a moment’s notice, will drop everything to create a protest against anything or anyone that the powers to be want or desire, their paid social media influencers and the Main Street media platforms that have joined with them to spread their propaganda, false hoods, and utter the nonsense that they pontificate. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

  5. 10/25/2025

    The Innerworkings of ESG and Debanking

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  6. 10/14/2025

    DEI - Will it Ever Melt into the Abyss?

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  7. 09/01/2025

    Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

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  8. 08/19/2025

    The Washington Affect - The President's EO on Mail-In Ballots

    Trump announced that he will signing an Executive Order to address the use of mail-in ballots and the use of electronic voting machines. Want a hint of what the EO is going to include? I have a discussion with someone who is close to the matter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit murrayedwards.substack.com

    The Washington Affect - The President's EO on Mail-In Ballots
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Commentary on the policies and programs that come from Washington DC. Everything they do, affect each American and the business community. murrayedwards.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Murray Edwards
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Murray Edwards
  • Show Website
    The Washington Affect