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James Talarico wins Texas’ Democratic Senate primary as campaigns point to unusually high independent participation in the state’s open primary system. Then Dallas County’s last-minute switch back to precinct-only voting sparks confusion, long lines, and a legal fight over ballots cast after 7 p.m. in the GOP primary between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn.
After 20+ years commanding Apache squadrons and leading over 500 soldiers, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Matt Petraitis stepped out of the military and into civilian life—only to face a battle he didn’t expect. A cancer diagnosis. Weight gain. Loss of identity. Standards slipping. In this insertion of No Hype Just Standards, Matt shares what happens when high performers leave structured environments and stop holding themselves accountable—and how he rebuilt his body, mind, and discipline before turning 50. If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll “fix it later,” this episode is your wake-up call.
Tune in for our independent breakdown of Trump’s record-length 2026 State of the Union: voter ID + proof of citizenship, immigration rhetoric, affordability vs “winning” messaging, a rare bipartisan beat on banning stock trading, and the moment the chamber unified around a Coast Guard rescue.
You can check every box. Career, money, title, wins and still feel like you’re running on fumes. In this episode of No Hype Just Standards, Zac Armstrong sits down with Jess Sargus, an Ivy League trained attorney, former Marvel and Disney executive, undefeated MMA fighter, and founder of the Fierce Agency framework. Her message? High performers don’t burn out because they’re weak. They burn out because they have no system for leading themselves. From operating in the presence of fear to mastering process over outcome, this conversation breaks down what it really takes to sustain excellence. Stop managing your life. Start leading it.
Are election rules protecting voters or protecting parties? Chad Peace and Cara McCormick break down voter ID laws, Texas Republicans shutting out independents, the FCC's move against late night TV, and why Gallup stopped polling. Independent voters are nearly half the electorate, and the parties are scared.
What really happens at the U.S.–Mexico border beyond the headlines? In this episode of Border Masters, U.S. Consul General in Tijuana Christopher Teal offers a candid look at visas, migration, trade, security cooperation, and why the Cali-Baja region is one of the most dynamic binational ecosystems in the world.
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When the last grocery store closed in Imperial Beach, 26,000 residents were left without a full-service option. The big chains passed. The numbers “didn’t work.” But the neighbors didn’t give up. In the Season 2 premiere of Dreaming Big Working Hard, host David Alvarez sits down with Kim Rivero Frink, board president of Suncoast Market Co-op, to tell the story of how 1,300 community members raised millions, overcame skepticism, and built their own grocery store. This isn’t just about food. It’s about ownership, equity, and what happens when a community decides waiting isn’t an option.
He flew combat missions in an McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. He became a board-certified physician in both family and aerospace medicine. He built a successful consulting company helping pilots keep their medical certifications. And at 49, he hit a wall. In this episode, Dr. Dan Monlux joins Zach Armstrong to talk about fatigue, creeping weight gain, brain fog, declining performance and the moment he realized discipline wasn’t the issue. Biology was. If even an elite fighter pilot can drift into “average for himself,” what does that mean for you? This is a conversation about humility, data, health, and reclaiming your edge before it’s too late.
The House just passed the SAVE America Act - national voter ID + proof of citizenship to register. On the Independent Voter Podcast, we unpack what’s in the bill, why polls show broad support for voter ID, and the sticking points: which IDs count (student ID?), costs (should IDs be free?), and whether new rules could block eligible voters before 2026.
What real accountability could look like for taxpayers, parents, and students. As the nation grapples with government fraud allegations across the country, Papst brings a unique perspective.
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