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An Americanist Briefing

Carol Markswww.carolremarks.com

Welcome to An Americanist Daily, your go-to solo podcast for a quick and snarky dive into the current events and politics shaping our nation! As a daily extension of the An Americanist blog, I’m here to break down the headlines that matter—Monday through Friday—without the fluff and filler.

In each bite-sized episode, I tackle the latest political news, dissect current events, and share my unfiltered thoughts, all with a sprinkle of humor and a touch of sass. From legislative shenanigans to social issues stirring the pot, I’ll keep you informed and entertained in just a few minutes each day.

Join me as we explore the stories that impact America and remind ourselves why an engaged citizenry is essential for our democracy. Whether you’re commuting, grabbing coffee, or taking a break, An Americanist Daily is the perfect way to stay in the loop without sacrificing your time or sense of humor.

Subscribe now and let’s navigate the complexities of today’s America—one short episode at a time. The. Go read the blog for a more in depth analysis. AnAmericanist.com

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Episodes

Merry Christmas Episode

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Merry Christmas, fun Google Christmas Trends Christmas Cookies by state Christmas movies Popular Christmas Searches Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show Tip Jar for coffee...

Dec 20, 20216 minEp. 89

55 Things

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Since I just had a birthday, I thought I would do a list. 55 Things About Me. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show Tip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik ...

Dec 13, 202114 minEp. 88

Top Ten Searched in Google Trends for 2021

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Three categories: people, news, and overall. Top Ten searched topics and people for 2021 Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show Tip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehan...

Dec 08, 202110 minEp. 87

Pearl Harbor, Jimmy Fallon, Mental Health

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Google Trends for Dec 7, 2021 Pearl Harbor Jimmy Fallon Surgeon General Advisory on Mental Health Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show Tip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music ...

Dec 07, 20218 minEp. 86

Omicron, Home Alone, and Burger King

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Google Trends today (Dec 2, 2021) covers: Omicron Jacqueline Avant Michigan School Shooting Sports Burger King Home Alone house in AirBnB Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the s...

Dec 02, 20218 minEp. 85

Tiger and Lee, Google Trends

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT From today’s (November 30, 2021) Google Trends headlines. Miss USA is crowned. Jussie Smollett Tiger Woods is back, sort of Lee Elder passes. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprou...

Nov 30, 20219 minEp. 84

On Being Grandparents

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT That's right. We have an announcement. It has been a while since I uploaded an episode to the podcast so what better way to bring the podcast back than with a happy announcement. The Gent and I are doing to be first-time grandparents! What are we most looking forward to? What were our grandparents like? Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit y...

Nov 01, 202115 minEp. 83

Lifestyle and Beauty

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Am I a Lifestyle blogger/podcaster or what? What is a Lifestyle Blogger anyway? I found out and I am not it. So, what are my interests anyway? Oh, and by the way...Happy 40th MTV! Also, did you know there is a third Sex and the City movie in the works right now? ***LINKS*** The Difference Between Editorial Writing & Blogging, & Other Fun Facts About My Job - Kristin Corpuz What Is A Lifestyle Blog? (15 Successful Examples) Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!...

Aug 02, 202112 minEp. 82

Selfie, Change Your Outlook

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Started reading a new book titled Take Yourself Selfie Seriously. I chat about the first chapter here. Buy the book Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show Tip Jar for coffee...

Jul 26, 202111 minEp. 81

New Projects

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT I’m so excited to have a new project, listen to find out what it is. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show Tip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixa...

Jul 14, 20216 minEp. 80

Welcome Back!

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Hi there my little love bunnies!! I’m back!! Combining two podcasts into one. Updating you on my life, a little. I held back some info for future episodes. Dollywood! Health https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1129967 Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the...

Jul 06, 202111 minEp. 79

Life Update

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT What’s going on podcast world? This is me, giving a life update on what’s happening in my life. I have not been putting up episodes only because I’ve been busy which is a good thing. Weddings. New platform called Tapereal.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on...

May 05, 20216 minEp. 25

Was She an Angel?

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT In this episode a share an incident with you when I was a child and had a head injury and seeing an angel. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show Tip Jar for coffee $ - Than...

Apr 21, 202110 minEp. 24

Gun Control and.....

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT It's Monday so that means a topic about what is happening in the nation. And The Gent joins in again. It's becoming a regular thing for The Gent to join in on Mondays. We discuss gun control, or something like that... Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the pod...

Apr 19, 202112 minEp. 23

ReMarkables: Starbucks, Pedicures, Wigs, and Careers

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT WOW, I am all over the place in this episode with my ReMarkables. I've GOT to stop going to Starbucks!! The Gent gets another pedicure. More Wig Talk And I briefly touch on headline news. Feedback, ideas, suggestions, or just want to say hello? CarolReMarks.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog...

Apr 16, 202118 minEp. 22

The Road Not Taken

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT No, I am not going to critique Robert Frost's poem. But I am going to share with you my thoughts on my personal life and my decisions that I did or didn't make in one particular area. It's Wednesday so that means it is an episode about something personal. Hopefully you can relate to it. This episode idea entered my head at work the other day and I thought, "Oh, this would make for a great episode." So, here it is. Have thoughts about the episode, suggestions, feedback, or jus...

Apr 14, 202111 minEp. 21

Cash Money and Loafering

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The Gent joins in again and this time we are talking generational pet peeves and loafering. Carrying cash and how to give change back correctly. Math skills. And what is loafering? Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your pod...

Apr 12, 202119 minEp. 20

ReMarkables: Empty Calendar but Productive Week

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Not much on my physical calendar this week but it's been productive one. Renewed my pistol permit Stimulis checks arrived Working out I've hardly seen The Gent this week Daughter's birthday coming up Family in town COVID shots Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured o...

Apr 09, 202117 minEp. 19

On My Faith

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Today is Wednesday which means you get something from my personal life. I talk about my path to Christianity? Maybe? More along the lines of my journey with becoming and being a Christian, even if it is a bad one. LINKS for things I talk about: Bible Study Fellowship Online Cosmopolitan Cornbread - Bible Reading Plans The Cultivate Podcast - Kelly Minter CarolReMarks suggestion form , for if you have any constructive criticism, feedback, ideas, or just want to say hello. And ...

Apr 07, 202121 minEp. 18

Where's Kamala?

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The Gent joins in again for Monday's episode about politics, news, and whatever else is happening in our world. On Monday, I like to put out an episode with my ReMarks on whatever is happening in the world. The news of the day so to speak. This episode we ask Where is Kamala? We also ask how effective has AOC been? Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog ...

Apr 05, 202117 minEp. 17

ReMarkables: March Recap and Who I am Listening to, Following, and Watching

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The end of the month I want to start recapping what has happened. I also do this on my blog and I name them ReMarkables. Today's episode, though, is a little different. I do recap, quickly, what has happened in my personal life but then I go on to share with you who I am listening to, following, and watching on YouTube. I'd love to hear from you, here is my Suggestion Link. You can leave constructive criticism, feedback, suggestions, ideas, or simply just say Hello. CarolReMa...

Apr 02, 202119 minEp. 16

Wigs & Alopecia

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT From the personal files of Carol ReMarks, I talk about my wig searching and wig wearing experience. Also a small chat about my alopecia and what to do about it. Why I podcast towards the end of episode. YouTube Wig Reviewers that I like : Denise Sheets Taz's Wig Closet Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamerica...

Mar 31, 202115 minEp. 15

Joe Biden, Sports, and Satan Shoes

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The Gent joins in on this episode as we talk about Joe Biden's first press conference. Sports and their wokeness. And then there are the satan shoes. Carol ReMarks Suggestion Form Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podc...

Mar 29, 202119 minEp. 14

Schedules & Routine

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT In this episode I talk about how crappy I feel when I get off of my schedule and routine. I also talk about the future of this podcast and creating an editorial calendar that models after my blog at carolremarks.com A feedback/opinion form will be created on my blog for you to utilize to give me constructive criticism. Stay tuned for that on Monday. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for to...

Mar 26, 202114 minEp. 13

The 10 Commandments, Wendy Williams, and Lack of Sleep Crazy Talk

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A few different segments in this episode. I watched the Ten Commandments the other night. ReMarks on Wendy Williams. And lack of sleep rambling crazy talk. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for ...

Mar 24, 202117 minEp. 12

Sundays in Tunica, Social Media, and Wig-Wearing

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT We are in Tunica, again. What do I do here in Tunica, on Sundays, while The Gent is playing cards? Find out. Trimming down the social media and where to find me now. My thoughts on wig-wearing anxiety. Check out chapter markers to skip ahead or rewind. Also, check out my links in the show notes, thanks. CarolReMarks.com blog Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americ...

Mar 15, 202120 minEp. 11

On Cancel Culture, More Cuomo, and TapeReal

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT First segment trying to get back to a workout routine. Then I go on a rant about cancel culture. Followed by more comments about Cuomo. And the last segment is about a cool new social media app called TapeReal. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. B...

Mar 04, 20219 minEp. 10

Cuomo, Coronavirus, and CrossFit

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT In the first segment my daughter joins me while we are out shopping and getting some Starbucks. Then I talk about Cuomo, Trump and the coronavirus. And finally, ending with CrossFit WODS. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get y...

Mar 01, 202112 minEp. 9

We Love Our Pets

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Gracie and I talk about our pets - past and present. Also, we take pet quizzes. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer...

Mar 01, 202146 minEp. 47

Plumbers, Podcasts, and Exodus

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT I haven’t worked out in two weeks and my lungs can tell when I finally start back to rowing. A plumber visits. Podcasts I am listening to and enjoying very much. Sitting in my car going on a rant about a variety of things. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on th...

Feb 26, 202116 minEp. 8
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