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The Real Cost of War: An Interview with Author Ella Colic

April 23, 2022 1 Comment


As the world reels from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many Americans are focused on gas prices and the stock market. But American author Ella Colic knows about the real cost of war. The real price is paid in lives lost, crushed dreams, experiencing terror, and having to leave everything behind–your family, your home, your friends, and your way of life. Ella didn’t learn about this in a history class; she learned it from her family who kept their personal stories about war secret until she was old enough to understand. Listen, as Ella Colic shares about her groundbreaking book, “Trees Without Roots.”
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Filed Under: Current Events, Eric Johnson, podcast, Politics, Who's Talking

The 2020 Election and The Way Forward

December 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this podcast episode of The Talk Pod, Eric Johnson discusses how massive media censorship impacted the 2020 election, and what needs to happen if Joe Biden truly believes he won the election, “fair and square.” He points out how objective, critical thinking and common sense has been replaced by an all-to-easy acceptance of media-crafted narratives; ones designed to lead Americans even further away from critical thinking and sound judgement.

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Filed Under: Current Events, Eric Johnson, podcast, Politics, Who's Talking

Liberty, Lockdowns, and the Virus

November 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Talk Pod Founder and ALIVE Magazine Publisher Eric Johnson discusses how we will “Beat the Virus,” the differences between Biden’s and Trump’s outlook for our future. Will our path be one of liberty and personal responsibility, or one of government-managed strict control?     

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Filed Under: Current Events, Eric Johnson, podcast, Politics, Who's Talking

Biden and Bobulinski Media Blackout

October 31, 2020 Leave a Comment

Talk Pod Founder and ALIVE Publisher Eric Johnson discusses the main stream media censorship of the recent New York Post story about Joe Biden corruption and the bombshell revelations of Hunter Biden’s ex-business partner, Tony Bobulinski. The media blackout and censorship of this story is a very real danger to our democracy, as more of this story will come to light in the days to come.   

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Filed Under: Current Events, Eric Johnson, podcast, Politics, Who's Talking

Your Invitation to The Talk Pod

June 5, 2019 1 Comment

If you like what you hear, spread the word… and if you have something to say, let us know!

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Eric Johnson: Seek First to Understand

May 31, 2019 Leave a Comment

Eric Johnson talks about divisions in America today.
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Eric Johnson: The Trump Effect, Part 2

March 9, 2017 1 Comment

Eric Johnson continues his discussion about how and why Donald Trump was elected, and why many people support him today.
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Eric Johnson: Welcome to The Talk Pod!

February 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

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John Rothmann: Public Health vs Parental Choice

February 2, 2015 4 Comments

With the recent measles outbreak and the choice by some to not vaccinate their children, John Rothmann weighs in on the issue of public health vs. parental choice.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: What To Do About Ukraine

February 2, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about the crisis in Ukraine and whether or not to supply the Ukrainians with arms.

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John Rothmann: Jew Hatred Spreading?

February 1, 2015 3 Comments

Hate is alive and well at U.C. Davis. John Rothmann reports.

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John Rothmann: PG&E – PUC: Enough is Enough

January 31, 2015 1 Comment

John Rothmann says the new release of 65,000 emails of PUC/PG&E content should convince us of a very cozy relationship.

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John Rothmann: ISIS Book Burners

January 31, 2015 Leave a Comment

Islamic State forces are breaking into libraries and burning books. John Rothmann asks “Where is the outrage?”

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John Rothmann: Slugging It Out Over Global Warming

January 30, 2015 1 Comment

John Rothmann talks about the ongoing debate by some on whether or not global warming is real.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: ISIS Threatens Obama

January 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann discusses the Islamic State’s threat to cut off President Obama’s head in the White House.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Police and the Racial Divide

January 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how blacks and whites see the police through different eyes and that the racial divide is real.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Wells Fargo Break In

January 28, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann weighs in on the recent break-in and burglary at the Wells Fargo Museum saying the thieves made off with a piece of history.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Bay Bridge Fiasco

January 28, 2015 Leave a Comment

With its cost overruns and questionable construction, John Rothmann looks at the fiasco that is the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Auschwitz – 70 Years Later

January 28, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann reflects on how it has been 70 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

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John Rothmann: Congress vs Candidate

January 26, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about the growing field of potential Republican candidates for the 2016 election and how the Republican Congress’ record in the next 2 years can affect the race.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Where is the California Accountability?

January 25, 2015 Leave a Comment

From the Bay Bridge to the P.U.C. John Rothmann says there is no accountability in California.

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John Rothmann: Middle East Imploding!

January 25, 2015 Leave a Comment

The Middle East is imploding and John Rothmann asks “Where is President Obama?”

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John Rothmann: Free Thanks to DNA

January 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

After almost 40 years in prison, an innocent man is free thanks to DNA. John Rothmann explains.

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Ed Baxter: Find The Sports Thief

January 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter says he wants to find the thief who has stolen some of the fun from sports. Serra High School, New England Patriots aren’t playing the true spirit of sports.

Filed Under: Current Events, Ed Baxter, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The Ukraine Heats Up

January 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

Russia is at it again in the Ukraine. John Rothmann discusses.

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Ed Baxter: Balancing Civil Liberties

January 23, 2015 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter discusses the fine line between the right to demonstrate and the right of people whom the demonstrators disrupt.

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John Rothmann: Measles Outbreak and the Need for Vaccination

January 23, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how with the recent measles outbreak, vaccination is critical.

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John Rothmann: Middle East Uncertainty Grows

January 23, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says the news from the Middle East is not good…Japanese hostages to be beheaded, the king of Saudi Arabia dies and our key ally in Yemen is overthrown.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Rebellion In The House

January 22, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about a deep division in the Republican party over such social issues as abortion and the 20-week rule.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Chilling Sermon From Jerusalem

January 22, 2015 1 Comment

John Rothmann on Sheikh Omar Abu Sara’s calls for the slaughter of the Jews.

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John Rothmann: Netanyahu To Address Congress

January 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how the Israeli Prime Minister will to speak to Congress about Iran on February 11th.

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John Rothmann: Senator Ernst’s Weak Response

January 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how he believes Senator Ernst’s response to the State Of The Union was weak.

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John Rothmann: Republican Response Comes Up Short

January 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann believes Senator Joni Ernst’s Republican response to the State Of The Union was ineffective came up short.

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John Rothmann: Obama Hits A Home Run

January 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how he thinks the President gave a great State Of The Union address.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The State Of The Union

January 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about the President delivering his sixth State Of The Union speech.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Historical Movies

January 19, 2015 Leave a Comment

On this M.L.K. Jr. birthday, John Rothmann says movies do not necessarily reflect accurate history.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Movies, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The US Supreme Court Will Look at Same Sex Marriage

January 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

Same sex marriage and equal protection under the law go to the Supreme Court. John Rothmann hosts.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: International Criminal Court Absurd

January 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

The Theater of the Absurd at the International Criminal Court. John Rothmann says it is 1984 all over again.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: No Christian Lesbian Funeral?

January 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss the ruling by a church that a family had to edit out pictures of affection before it could have a funeral.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Obama’s State Of The Union Address and The Republican Response

January 16, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann discusses the President’s upcoming State Of The Union address and the republican response to be delivered by Senator Joni Ernst.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Preemptive Strike In Belgium

January 16, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how the normally quiet country of Belgium makes the headlines after a preemptive sweep to take out terrorists.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Terror in Nigeria

January 16, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on the tragic incidents in Nigeria caused by Islamic terrorists, Boko Haram.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Another Protest … About What?

January 14, 2015 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss the latest planned protest in the Bay Area. This time they have another list of demands.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Al-Qaida Linked To Paris Attacks

January 14, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how al-Qaida in Yemen claims credit for the attack on Charlie Hebdo and the Jews in Paris.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Obama vs Congress

January 13, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how the battle has begun between President Obama and the new Republican controlled Congress.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Unpleasant Truths About The Paris Attacks

January 13, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how the attacks in Paris were not simply an attack against France but against the entire West and it will happen again.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Unity in France

January 11, 2015 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about criticism of lack of American presence at the French Unity March.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Massacre in Paris

January 11, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann discusses the terrorist massacre in Paris that left 12 dead.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Mario Cuomo Perspective

January 11, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann’s perspective on the recent passing of former New York Governor and liberal standard-bearer, Mario Cuomo.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Politics, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Egypt President and Revolution

January 11, 2015 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on the Egyptian President’s talk on revolution.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

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