Money in politics isn't just a talking point - it's reshaping every policy outcome in Washington. This week, Chad and Cara sit down with Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United, a 4-million-member organization fighting to get dark money out of our elections and power back to the people.

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When you’re in an accident, the insurance company often calls quickly—sometimes the very same day—with sympathy, reassurance, and even an offer to settle. But what if that first number has already been calculated long before you understand the true impact of the crash? In this episode of Unseen Impact, Rory and Kerry sit down with former insurance adjuster Renee Swallow, who spent more than two decades inside the claims system before switching sides. She explains how insurance companies evaluate cases, why early settlement offers happen so fast, and what accident victims need to know before accepting any deal. If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening behind the scenes of an insurance claim, this conversation pulls back the curtain.

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What if the problem is not your discipline but the system you were told to trust? In this episode of No Hype, Just Standards, Zac Armstrong talks with Mark Orvis, a steel industry leader who applied the same root-cause analysis and process discipline he uses at work to his own health. After years of standard treatment for diabetes and declining performance, Mark stopped accepting generic advice and started demanding better data, better questions, and a better process. The result was more than weight loss. It was better energy, sharper focus, and a new standard for what health after 40 can look like.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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For more than 1,300 consecutive days, beaches in Coronado, Imperial Beach, and the South Bay have been closed due to cross-border sewage pollution. But this crisis isn’t just about beach access, it's about toxic air, public health, national security, and environmental justice. In the first episode of 72 & Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters sits down with San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre to unpack the science, the politics, and the path forward. From federal funding battles to hydrogen sulfide exposure and Navy SEAL training disruptions, this conversation makes clear: we’re making progress.

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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.

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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. 

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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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