After a brief Hiatus I discuss the latest in the Israel-Palestine Conflict, the Housing Crisis, Increased Food Costs and the need for America to focus on our problems at home instead of problems around the world. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bpapodcasting Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...
Nov 09, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 279
Ectcetera is an award winning musical artist who was kind enough to join me on Backpacking America to discuss his beginnings and lessons learned on his path to success. Etcetera is also involved in the Film Industry as the Music Director for "Paying Mr. McGetty" . Check out his newest single "Is That Mic On" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5W1GG4XDYHaENKYdAGKCHN?si=f733c0e87dc34695 Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https:...
Oct 22, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 278
Author of "Richard Nixon California's Native Son" Paul Carter joins me to discuss the Presidency and Life of Richard Nixon, as well as what motivated him to document President Nixon's life. Find "Richard Nixon California's Native Son" here: https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Nixon-Californias-Native-Son/dp/1640125604 Read about Paul Carter's Book below! "Modern biographies of Richard Nixon have been consumed with Watergate. All have missed arguably the most important perspective on Nixon as Californ...
Oct 19, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 277
Hamas brutally killed, assaulted, and kidnapped the Israeli civilian population on October 7th 2023. This is a stark contrast to their main focus on attacking the Israeli Defense Forces. I reflect on my former support of Palestine, and how the events of October 7th, and the coinciding Day of Jihad declared on October 13th, encouraged this anti-Palestine stance. In particular, the motivations for this discussion are prompted by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran making threatening calls against the citiz...
Oct 17, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 276
Microsoft is suing Google claiming it is a monopoly over search engines and Artificial Intelligence. What's really going on is Microsoft coping like a little b*tch that their search engine Bing is TRASH compared to Google Chrome. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bpapodcasting Apple Podcasts: https://podcast...
Oct 15, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 275
The United Auto Workers (UAW) go on strike against Ford, Stellantis & General Motors for a laundry list of reasons. A restructuring of the Tier System, a 32 hour work week, 36% wage increase over 4 years, limiting use of temporary workers & paying UAW members to do community service when a manufacturing plant closes down. Read more about their demands here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/why-is-the-uaw-on-strike-these-are-their-contract-demands/ar-AA1gXAkl Check out our websit...
Sep 29, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 274
I go over a brief history of US-Canadian Border disputes. The most recent one flaring up from 1992-1997 when fishermen of both nations would be arrested from crossing into the other nations waters to fish for Salmon. This came to a head in 1997 when Canadian Fishermen blocked off a ferry heading back to Alaska, blocking those passengers and any travel to and from the port for 6 days. Read more about the incident here: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20191215-the-little-known-us-canada-border-...
Sep 27, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 273
LinkedIn has a horrible reputation of encouraging an unhealthy balance between work and life. I look at some posts I found on LinkedIn and posts shared on other social platforms that don't do the platform justice. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: Kreative Art Online Radio: https://kart.airtime.pro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bp...
Sep 25, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 272
Jessica Burgess of Nebraska, pleaded guilty to giving her 17 year old daughter a pill to medically terminate her pregnancy at 24 weeks. Nebraska has limited Abortion procedures to 20 weeks in the Post-Roe Era. What particularly disturbed me about this case is the prosecution using very charged and harsh language to chastise the defense over an action that just one year ago was perfectly legal and standard. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmeric...
Sep 25, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 271
Robert Bennett is the lead organizer of the Movement for Long Island Statehood. We talk about the history of Long Island's fight for Statehood, different strategies to achieve this goal as well as the pros and cons of Long Island Statehood. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: Kreative Art Online Radio: https://kart.airtime.pro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/ Facebook: ...
Sep 14, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 270
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham essentially banned the exercise of the Second Amendment this past week. Governor Grisham declared a Public Health Emergency declaring that over dose deaths and mass shootings were an epidemic in the State of New Mexico. She banned for 30 days all concealed and open carry permit holders from carrying their arms in public. This was met by armed protestors gathering to protest the rule the Governor attempted to make legitimate. The Sheriff in Bernalillo Co...
Sep 14, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 269
Tucker Carlson interviewed Larry Sinclair, one of Obama's alleged homosexual lovers, about his cocaine fueled affair with the former President. I theorize that, if this is true, the Democratic Party is aiming to suppress this as it would make them look homophobic by hiding his sexuality. It would also ruin Obama's and to an extent the Democratic Party's reputation in the generally socially conservative African American community. According to The Independent, a Love letter to Obama's now ex-girl...
Sep 08, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 268
President Joe Biden constantly falling sleep and wandering off and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell freezing up in public stresses the necessity of term limits. Careerism in politics must be eliminated so we never see a 40 or 50 year career in the Senate or Washington again. By eliminating such careerism, we can reduce the amount of corruption that exists in the halls of our Democratic institutions. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica...
Sep 06, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 267
12-year-old Jaiden from Colorado was removed from class for sporting a Gadsden Flag patch on his backpack. The Vanguard School, a charter school, had its staff remove Jaiden after he refused to remove th patch. They claimed the patch symbolizes slavery and racism. I mention how they school is incorrect, as the flag stands for the necessity of unity the 13 colonies needed if they were to overthrow British rule. I also mention how the staff is wrong constitutionally, as Tinker v. Des Monies allows...
Aug 30, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 266
I make the case for everyday Americans to look into growing gardens, fishing and hunting as means to supplement or replace food from grocery stores. Eating healthy, while possible, will become harder as GMO and Fast Food companies buy out brands seen as traditionally healthy. Make sure to read the labels and research what you can do to make a healthy change. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: ...
Aug 30, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 265
The Main Stream Media has been pushing for colleges, businesses, and government to begin implementing mask mandates in light of a new COVID variant found in Israel, Canada, the UK and the United States. There have been whistleblowers and speculations of full lockdowns coming anywhere between October and December. I review the opinions of Scientists in the media, one example shows fear mongering from CNN. A more cautiously optimistic interpretation was given in The Guardian's Opinion Section. Lis...
Aug 26, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 264
I visit the Greenport Skatepark for their "Under the Lights" Summer Concert Series! The concerts are put on to draw people to the park in an attempt to highlight the community building space that it is. Donations were being collected to repair the poorly maintained and aging park. During this event, I interviewed Rena Wilhelm who organized this movement to save the park. I am also joined by Greenport Mayor Kevin, the coolest Mayor ever, who also used to skateboard at the same park. I was later j...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 263
I go through the Department of Homeland Security's 2009 Assessment on Right-Wing Extremism to show two things. The first being that not much has changed politically in the issues that affect Americans, and the security state being used to make the average person an enemy of the state. The second being a wide swath of the American public, diverse in thought and identity, being wrapped up in the Right Wing Extremist label. The label is applied broadly, making it easier to be labeled. If you would ...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 262
According to a CNBC survey, over half of all new marriages end in divorce. The reasons for divorce may shock you, with the number one reason for divorce being Career choice! 53% of divorcees said they would have stayed with their partner if they clearly understood their partner's morals and values. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: Kreative Art Online Radio: https://kart.airtime.pro/ Instagra...
Aug 16, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 261
Maui, Hawaii suffered a devastating wildfire brought on by a recent hurricane. I cover the relief efforts brought on by the Federal Government as well as the two major theories surrounding the origin of the wildfires. If you wish to help our fellow Americans in Maui, please look at the Hawaii Governor's Website: https://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/august-2023-wildfires/ Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ K...
Aug 15, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 260
The people have Ohio have sided with Democracy by rejecting Issue 1 in a state referendum. The Ohio Republican Party backed Issue 1 would raise the vote for referendums from a simple majority vote of 51-49% up to 60-40% approval. This issue was put to vote in an attempt to stop abortion from being codified into Ohio law through an upcoming ballot initiative. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: ...
Aug 12, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 259
The Colorado River is drying up, hitting its lowest point in recent history. This has led to shocking visuals of The Hoover Dam's water supply almost completely evaporated. These dry conditions leave 26 million Americans in jeopardy of losing fresh drinking water and electric power. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: Kreative Art Online Radio: https://kart.airtime.pro/ Instagram: https://www.i...
Aug 09, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 258
The United States Marine Corps. will be stationed on US cargo ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after several US and other Allied Cargo Vessels have been seized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's Religious wing of the Military. The USMC presence aboard American cargo ships is available if requested by the shipping companies. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KA...
Aug 09, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 257
The Writers Guild of America has embarked on the longest work stoppage in industry history, exceeding the 93 day record of the 2008 labor strike. The WGA demands that Artificial Intelligence be used on a limited basis in the creative process, expansion of the writers room, as well as better compensation packages and stronger job protections for writers. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: Kreat...
Aug 07, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 256
Florida Governor Ron Desantis banned AP Psychology from being taught in the state's high schools as the curriculum contained mention LGBTQ+ identities in relation to the psychological field. I believe that this move is detrimental to education and the endeavors of Psychological and Human advancement. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: Kreative Art Online Radio: https://kart.airtime.pro/ Instag...
Aug 03, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 255
New York Assemblyman Keith Brown joins me to discuss the prospect of Long Island becoming the 51st State in the US. Separating from New York is something that has been routinely discussed and fantasized about by some Long Islanders. Learn more about Assemblyman Brown here: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Keith-P-Brown Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: Kreative Art Online Radio: https://kart.airtim...
Aug 03, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 254
Elon Musk has killed Twitter and replaced it with X. What is X? No one really knows. I criticize his rebranding of the popular platform. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: Kreative Art Online Radio: https://kart.airtime.pro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bpapodcasting Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backpacking...
Aug 01, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 253
Steve joins the show again this time to talk about the US Government admitting to the existence of Aliens. We go over various conspiracy theories, notably Project Blue Beam. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ KART: Kreative Art Online Radio: https://kart.airtime.pro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bpapodcasting Apple Podcasts: https://podc...
Jul 30, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 252
I am joined by Raja Deen who has a background in working with Artificial Intelligence and Web Development. We discuss our fears and frustrations with how Artificial Intelligence is already negatively impacting Humanity. We view that AI and similar technological advancements are not reaching their true positive benefits as profit motive is destroying true technological innovation. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast....
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 251
I discuss my views on Traditional Religion and how I fell out of touch with God as a result of the Church's institutions. I instead believe that spirituality based on an independent connection with God, your spirit guides, and your relatives who passed on is more fulfilling. Even building a church in your room, at the park, or in a basement with your close friends and family where you discuss scripture or connectivity with spirit and self is more conducive than traditional religious institutions...
Jul 27, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 250
