No Doubt About It

Mark and Krysty Ronchetti
  • 4.6 (178)
  • News Commentary
  • Updated Biweekly

As unpleasant as it may be we would just as soon hear the truth. Mark and Krysty Ronchetti discuss politics, faith and family with the most interesting people who we can trick into talking to us. 

  1. 15h ago

    Episode 295: July 4th Special! What Happens When A Party Stops Loving America?

    A 30-year incumbent loses a deep-blue Colorado primary to a Democratic Socialist, and the clip that follows stops us cold. We listen to the candidate’s comments tying 9-11 to American foreign policy, then zoom out to the bigger story: Democratic Socialists of America candidates winning primaries, the internal fight brewing inside the Democratic Party, and whether everyday voters understand what they’re voting for when the word “socialist” is treated like a trendy label instead of a governing plan. We also tackle the argument we keep seeing in your comments: “Don’t we already have socialism?” We separate basic government services from state control of the economy, and we dig into real-world capitalism vs socialism case studies that actually happened, including North vs South Korea, post-war Germany, Venezuela, and a detailed look at how Sweden moved away from failed socialist policies toward freer markets while keeping a generous safety net. If you care about mixed economies, taxes, school choice, deregulation, and what drives prosperity, this is where we connect the dots. Then we shift to what’s ahead: polling on pride in being an American, a headline about Pope Leo XIV and a somber July 4 message, Senate races that could decide control of Congress, and Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes in girls’ sports, and campaign finance coordination. We finish with a story out of Europe that left us stunned: heat deaths and leaders still resisting air conditioning for climate reasons, plus a bear encounter video, a mountain lion sighting, and updates from Mark vs. the Mountain and our Montana college trip. Subscribe on YouTube, share this with a friend who argues politics in good faith, and leave a rating and review so more people can find the show. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

    1h 8m

  2. 6d ago

    Episode 294: How Three Far-Left Primary Wins Signal A National Shift That Will Effect New Mexico

    New York didn’t just pick a few new candidates, it flashed a warning about where one of America’s major parties may be headed. We break down the stunning set of Democratic primary upsets where three socialist-backed candidates win, how New York City Mayor Zoran Mandani’s endorsements reshape the map, and why we think this is bigger than “progressives beating moderates.” We get specific about what these platforms say, how they’re sold to voters, and what it could mean if the Democratic Socialists of America becomes a dominant force in more states. We also talk candidly about the thread tying these races together: Israel, Gaza, and the surge of anti-Semitism we’ve seen since October 7, 2023. We wrestle with how foreign policy turns into a domestic purity test, what that does to Jewish Americans in public life, and why this brand of activism can spill into everyday institutions far from New York. Then we shift to New Mexico and the nuts and bolts of power: a USPS proposed rule that could block mail-in ballots from states that won’t provide absentee voter lists, Deb Haaland’s plan to help select a new lieutenant governor running mate, and the uphill battle for an independent candidate facing steep signature requirements. We close with something forward-looking: why fusion energy and smart incentives could make New Mexico a national hub. If you care about elections, energy, and where American politics is heading next, listen now, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a rating and review. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

    54 min

  3. Jun 22

    Episode 293: El Nino Could Boost Snowpack While Fentanyl Deaths Rise

    El Nino is no longer a “maybe.” We’re staring at a near-certain El Nino pattern, and we walk through what that could mean for New Mexico weather, Albuquerque precipitation, and mountain snowpack as we head toward fall and winter. We compare two very different analog years, including the huge 1997-1998 setup and the more disappointing 2015-2016 pattern, then translate the meteorology into what you actually care about: when the wettest window may hit, how the southern storm track can shift, and why early-winter timing could matter as much as total moisture. Then we turn to a front-page fentanyl story that raises an uncomfortable question about public safety and law enforcement strategy. A whistleblower alleges DEA decisions allowed massive quantities of fentanyl pills to reach Albuquerque streets during wiretap cases, while the agency argues the work targets larger drug trafficking networks and stays within DOJ guidance. We lay out the nuance, the claims, the pushback, and the part that’s hardest to sit with: how do you strike a balance when overdose deaths are climbing and every operational choice has a human cost? We also unpack the Iran situation and why it feels like policy whiplash. From the Strait of Hormuz to inspection talk to tougher rhetoric, we sort through competing messages and what “real progress” would have to include for a durable outcome. We wrap with a surprisingly heated story about vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and a bigger debate about patriotism, political polarization, and whether pride in America should change based on who’s president. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who follows weather or current events, and leave a review telling us which topic hit you the hardest. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

    50 min

  4. Jun 18

    Episode 292: New Mexico SNAP Fraud Alarm

    New Mexico’s safety net is supposed to feed families, not fuel a budget bomb. We walk through the state’s rising SNAP error rate and why the numbers are so serious that New Mexico could be on the hook for up to $173 million per year in lost federal support. We also get into what “error rate” really means, where fraud can creep in, and why accountability protects the people who truly need food stamp benefits. Then we shift to something you can feel in your neighborhood every July: pride in America. We react to polling that shows a stark partisan split over what the Fourth of July means, whether people plan to fly the flag, and whether they say they’re proud to be American. We talk candidly about culture, education, and what happens when a country starts to fracture from within, plus a few travel stories that put the U.S. in perspective. Finally, Mayor BJ Lindsey of Angel Fire joins us to talk New Mexico taxes and growth. We cover Albuquerque’s gross receipts tax proposal getting stopped, Angel Fire’s tourist-driven GRT plan for an event center, and why a major builder says New Mexico is becoming uncompetitive compared to Texas, from permitting delays to energy codes to the cost of building. We also touch workforce housing, short-term rentals, and where to watch Mark vs. the Mountain. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your take: what would you fix first? Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

    57 min

  5. Jun 14

    Episode 291: What A Leaked Poll Says About Deb Haaland And Gregg Hull

    A leaked, fresh poll can cut through months of rumors, and that’s exactly what we got for the New Mexico governor’s race. We walk you through the toplines and the telling cross-tabs: how Deb Haaland looks on favorability, why Gregg Hull’s biggest advantage might be that so many voters still don’t know him, and what the early head-to-head (48 to 42) suggests about the work both sides have to do. We also get honest about the national shadow hanging over a state contest. Trump’s numbers in New Mexico, especially with independents and undecided voters, create a real strategic trap for Republicans: lean in and lose the middle, or create distance and risk depressing your own turnout. From there we drill into the issues that actually move votes here at home, including Haaland’s past comments on a fracking ban on public lands and why that collides with New Mexico’s energy-driven budget, plus why “Medicare for All” language polls well even when the math gets messy. Then we pivot to Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, where the gross receipts tax is back on the table. We break down the “only half a penny” sales pitch, why gross receipts taxes are regressive, and why repeated tax and fee hikes land hardest on small businesses and working families in a state that already ranks near the top for tax burden while ranking last for median household income. We close with a quick hit on Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire on paper, what that debate says about envy politics and innovation, plus a little Sunday game cam fun and your emails. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more New Mexicans can find the show and join the conversation. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

    48 min

  6. Jun 11

    Episode 290: We Turn A Setback, A Scary Diagnosis, And A House Build Into A New Show

    A house build at nearly 11,000 feet is a mountain of problems all by itself. Now add grief, a scary medical diagnosis, and the emotional residue of a public campaign that didn’t end the way we hoped, and you get the real story behind Mark vs the Mountain going national. We share the announcement that our new season premieres on Pure Flix first, then later on Great American Family, and explain why this isn’t just another home building series. Yes, we’re back in Angel Fire, New Mexico chasing views, battling weather delays, and trying to finish a stunning mountain home. But the network challenged us to show what happens when life hits hard, and how faith-based family values shape the way we respond when the plan changes. We also talk openly about Mark’s ascending aortic aneurysm and what it means to face a heart health condition while cameras are rolling. Then we pivot into the headlines that made our blood pressure rise: New Mexico’s Kids Count ranking, the state’s last-place education outcomes, and the frustrating habit of turning brutal child well-being data into PR spin. We debate accountability, literacy, early-grade reading interventions, tutoring, and why school choice keeps coming up when families are desperate for better options. We also hit inflation and the CPI, what it’s doing to working families, and why slow vote counting in races like the LA mayor contest damages trust even when people argue it’s “normal.” If you care about New Mexico, education policy, election confidence, or faith-driven storytelling that doesn’t feel fake, hit play. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

    1h 7m

  7. Jun 7

    Episode 289: If You Run For Governor, You Must Fight

    California is still counting votes days after Election Day, and the longer that gap stretches, the more it invites one corrosive outcome: people stop believing the system. We start with Donald Trump’s contentious Meet the Press interview and the walk-off that followed, then zoom out to the real issue underneath the drama: election administration that drags on for days and the media reflex to defend it. Whether you think fraud is rampant or rare, we explain why slow results alone are enough to wreck voter confidence and hand every candidate a new problem they can’t message their way out of.  Then we bring it home to New Mexico politics and the governor’s race between Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull. We talk candidly about the primary numbers, what they do and do not predict, and why the general election is a different animal with different voters, different incentives, and a much bigger persuasion fight. We also dig into campaign fundamentals: why voters won’t “do the work” to compare candidates, why contrast is not the same thing as insults, and how fundraising momentum dies the moment supporters feel their candidate won’t fight.  We also break down the glow of a Vogue-style profile and how modern political media builds an image that can outrun policy details on crime, public safety, substance abuse, and water. From there, we hit a few fast-moving stories that reveal the same cultural fault line: performative politics in Congress, party gatekeeping failures, the Dodgers Pride hat controversy and compelled speech at work, plus an unbelievable Everest rescue and some trail cam wildlife to end on something real. If you’re tired of spin and want sharper analysis of elections, media narratives, and campaign strategy, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more people can find it. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

    58 min

  8. Jun 3

    Episode 288: Deb Haaland Dominates As Gregg Hull Surprises In GOP Governor Primary

    Election night is the easy part. The hard part is what happens the morning after, when the New Mexico governor race stops being a primary and turns into a brutal contest of money, message, and momentum. We react in real time to a decisive Democratic result for Deb Haaland and a Republican surprise as Gregg Hull breaks through, then we get practical about what those outcomes signal for the general election. We walk through why Haaland's win wasn’t close, what it reveals about ideological primaries, and why “moderate” positioning can collapse when the base holds the power. On the GOP side, we dig into how Hull built a path through the biggest vote centers, why late campaign adjustments matter, and what the spending imbalance did and didn’t buy. From there, the conversation gets tactical: defining yourself early, building a statewide narrative, and preventing the race from becoming a national referendum centered on Donald Trump instead of New Mexico affordability, energy policy, and day-to-day competence. We also zoom out to key New Mexico congressional matchups, the effects of gerrymandering, and why CD2 could become a true national target. Then we compare big-city runoff math using Albuquerque’s mayoral race and the early polling out of Los Angeles, plus a blunt conversation about candidate character and polarization sparked by the Maine Senate drama. The common thread is simple: strong candidates and disciplined campaigns still matter, but only if they raise enough money to be heard. Subscribe for our continuing election coverage, share this with a friend who argues politics for sport, and leave a review with the one factor you think will decide November. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

    47 min
See All (297)

Trailer

4.6
out of 5
178 Ratings

About

As unpleasant as it may be we would just as soon hear the truth. Mark and Krysty Ronchetti discuss politics, faith and family with the most interesting people who we can trick into talking to us. 

Information

  • Creator
    Mark and Krysty Ronchetti
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    297
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 No Doubt About It
  • Show Website
    No Doubt About It

You Might Also Like