Ohio NFL Stadium Fundings and The Ohio State University Football’s Faith Awakening

Common Sense Ohio

Should taxpayers be responsible for funding stadium renovations for professional sports teams, and what are the potential benefits or drawbacks of such investments?

🚧 Comparing Modern Mistakes to Historical Blunders: The Failed Construction Project

A failed $250 million floating dock project in the Mediterranean, initiated under the Biden administration. They draw parallels with other historic construction failures and ponder the implications this has on accountability and taxpayer money.

🕵️‍♂️ The Government's Secret List: Terror Watch List Frustrations

The government protects the identities of individuals on the terror watch list. They discuss their efforts to obtain these names, reflecting on the balance between national security and public transparency.

😇 Faith on the Football Field: The Ohio State's Inspiring Event

The Ohio State University football players recently organized a faith event on campus, which included a revival and baptisms.

🏈 The Name, Image, and Likeness Debate in College Sports

Skepticism abounds about the trend of monetary compensation for college athletes' name, image, and likeness. ---

🎙️ The Softball Interviews: Kamala Harris Criticized

Dana Bash failed to address critical topics such as Supreme Court restructuring and the reversal of drilling policies in Alaska. They stress the need for leaders to be held accountable for their policy positions.

🔥 Political Strategies and Election Talk

The potential political implications of various scenarios, like President Biden pardoning Trump or the impact of Trump going to jail on public opinion. They also touch on concerns about ballot access and potential tampering in upcoming elections.

⚽ Local Issues: Stadium Funding and Taxpayer Dollars

Cleveland's Browns are requesting $2.4 billion for a new domed stadium, but our hosts question the fairness of allocating taxpayer funds for such projects, especially in cities lacking NFL franchises like Toledo and Dayton.

🛡️ Free Speech vs Content Moderation: Zuckerberg's Confession

Mark Zuckerberg's recent admission to manipulating content on Facebook sparked a heated discussion about freedom of speech on social media platforms.

Common Sense Moments

08:42 Black football players discuss issues facing community.

14:27 Nick Saban emphasizes coaching as teaching values.

26:10 Request for transparency in media's interview editing.

42:03 All candidates should appear on the ballot.

48:52 Zuckerberg confirmed government pressure on social media.

55:45 Frustration with BLM protests and curfew.

59:42 Houthis blow up huge oil tanker unnoticed.

01:04:39 Database tracks sexual predators, terrorist names withheld.

Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.

Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.

Brett Johnson is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.

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