Building Local Business Episode 7 - Nick Bennett

Rebel Republic Episosde 53

The Coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully are back for Rebel Republic. We argue over Iran, we started a conflict and do not appear to have an end still in sight. Putting a strain on gas and oil prices has frustrated the world, while prices are high in our own country. We debate about a controversial high school transgender female athlete in California, who won 3 events at a major state competition. AB Hernandez took first place in the triple jump, long jump, and high jump, advancing to the state finals May 29th. President Trump was not happy and is threatening to take away federal funding for schools in California. We debate how this should be handled. All on a piping hot Rebel Republic

Rebel Republic Episode 52

Rebel Republic returns with vengeance. The Coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, host Steve Cully, who frustrates everyone. Questions are complex, and accusations of having AI create them. Steve says LAZY co-hosts don't have listening skills. Iran, what is our plan? Dave and Frank said it may take years to get a new regime in. Frank believes we need to arm the civilians so they can fight back instead of being slaughtered. Dave argues with Steve about a situation that's not complicated. For thousands of years, muslims and people of the Jewish faith have not mixed. Muslims will never accept the Jews, which is why we have seen Holy wars over and over. Frank and Dave talk about immigration, muslims, Hispanics, asians, and whatever decent immigrants are should accept American culture. If they want to come to the greatest country in the world, conform to American values. You can be of any race or faith, just assimilate into our population. They have no issues with Muslims going to a Mosque to worship. They do have a problem when they are in New York City, at Central Park, displaying their beliefs in public. Dave said if he is walking around, trying to get somewhere, it's obnoxious to see muslims praying when he is going places. Do whatever you want in your own home, church or place of worship. Frank believes, as Robb Hill said on last week's episode, all politicians are bought and paid for. We need massive reform, pay every senator or congress member a certain amount, limit their ability to invest, and terms are limited with it. Politicians should not come into office with a base salary, stay for 20 years, and leave with massive wealth. Chuck Shumar, serving 40 years, is beyond insane. All became rich due to lobbyists, special interest groups, insider trading, and illegal campaign donations. Steve asked Frank if anything he proposed was actually plausible; he admitted it was not. No proposal would ever be written, no bill would ever pass. This was a heated Rebel Republic!

Rebel Republic Episode 51

The Coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully discuss the week in politics. The Iran War, is there an end in sight, control over the strait of Hormuz is what will be a game changer. Marco Rubio, the guys talk about his performance and are extremely impressed. They believe he could make a run in 2028. Mayor Mamdani in NY City is not able to back up many of the promises he made during the election. In 2 years, will New Yorkers realize they made a catastrophic mistake, or will they be able to turn things around?

Rebel Republic Episode 50

Coach Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully talk about escalations in Iran. They are threatening to take out water supply stations, and we will bomb them back into the Stone Age. What is the answer? We want regime change, but nobody we trust has stepped up. Mamdani is having muslim prayer sessions in Central Park, now at the NYC police stations!

Building Local Business Episode 7 - Nick Bennett

What does it take to open a thriving bookstore café with no loans, no investors, and almost no money left in your bank account? On the latest episode of Building Local Business, host Carl Ulinski sits down with Nick Bennett — owner of Athenix Books and Brews in Little Falls — and the answer turns out to be equal parts stubbornness, hustle, and heart.