Meeting of Minds Podcast

In Ep. 114, Jerry sits down with Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell. Join us for a fascinating conversation on topics including: * Sorrell’s personal experience with being debanked * Who’s the bigger problem in debanking: big banks or regional banks? * How debanking creates problems in the cryptocurrency industry * How banking restrictions threaten Second Amendment rights - and how Alabama’s fighting back See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In Episode 113 of Meeting of Minds, Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks returns for a compelling discussion on how alternative currencies—especially gold-backed systems—could offer economic resilience and restore financial autonomy to states seeking greater independence from federal monetary policy. Jerry and Treasurer Oaks explore: * How gold is strengthening state rainy-day funds in Utah * The role of precious metals in safeguarding against inflation and economic instability * The constitutional foundation for issuing gold-backed currency * Whether Bitcoin and digital assets offer a viable alternative in currency crises This episode dives deep into the intersection of economics, policy, and freedom—don’t miss it! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In Ep. 112, Isaac Willour from Bowyer Research sits down with Dr. Chris DeArmitt, a materials scientist, author, and public speaker known for his work discussing misconceptions surrounding the environmental impact of plastics. Join us for a conversation about corporate America’s plastic policies, recycling, and what the future of real sustainability looks like. Check out Chris’ work here: plasticsresearchcouncil.com [http://plasticsresearchcouncil.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdearmitt/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdearmitt/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In Ep. 111, David Bahnsen returns to the podcast to discuss how high-achievers struggle to relate to the church, how the lessons of God’s creation carry a call to human ambition, and other lessons sparked from his recent book Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. Check out David’s recent book here: https://www.fulltimebook.com/ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.fulltimebook.com/__;!!ITa6FTPrr4ahDfQaWQ!sdoPAKq5bVO4sD6rLx5LuEaCnNW-0UFeC00dHuO8AfF5YkpiP-xdPF3Enl24EXQv1J8M8ClvRU79iGugXgfGxLjngw$] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ gave this speech at Lululemon's annual meeting of shareholders recently, defending a shareholder proposal urging the company to back away from partnering with non-fiduciary corporate activist groups like the Human Rights Campaign, and take seriously the controversy caused by the company's previous donations to radical organizations like Black Lives Matter & Reclaim the Block (which called for the defunding of the Minneapolis Police Department). We present Treasurer Russ' speech here for our listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.