The PPP loans: Some won the lottery, some paid the ultimate price

What is a woman? Truth: It’s biology over ideology

Byrne Unscripted with Martha Byrne – One of the most persistent issues in today’s culture wars is the debate over the meaning of womanhood. Increasingly, biological realities are being challenged by ideological arguments, creating conflicts in areas that were once considered protected spaces for women, including athletics, locker rooms, and other female-only environments...

How deep does the CCP’s influence extend within our country?

Byrne Unscripted with Martha Byrne – Americans, for example, cannot freely purchase property in China. Yet our country has allowed itself to become vulnerable through largely unregulated purchases of farmland and real estate across the United States, giving China a foothold here that could become almost impossible to remove once established. Academia in the US has also become...

The PPP loans: Some won the lottery, some paid the ultimate price

Byrne Unscripted with Martha Byrne – PPP loans remain a symbol of uneven government relief, where some businesses receive forgiveness while others face prosecution. From echoes of the mortgage crisis to disputed fraud cases, the program raises questions about oversight, accountability, and whether justice targets true abusers or selects certain people to make an example publicly...

Restitution: A remedy for justice, or another form of prison

Byrne Unscripted with Martha Byrne – Federal restitution and sentencing practices continue to raise concerns about fairness, accountability, and rehabilitation within the justice system. Critics argue that prosecutorial power, inconsistent sentencing, and lifelong financial penalties create lasting harm for defendants, fueling growing calls for criminal justice reform, transparency, and protection of constitutional rights...

From JFK to Trump: One woman’s witness

Byrne Unscripted with Martha Byrne – An intimate reflection traces one woman’s journey from the turmoil of the 1960s to today’s polarized climate, contrasting lived experience with algorithm driven narratives. Through family memory, shifting political beliefs, and enduring values, it highlights the importance of listening to history to understand the present and navigate an uncertain future...