The American Centrist https://blackbarrelmedia.com/shows/the-american-centrist/ en 2019 We live in an extremely polarizing time. On The American Centrist, we believe we need to re-learn to talk to each other and that the "silent majority" lives in the center of most issues. We believe compromise is strength and the extremes come from fear. This show will a voice to the Center, one that demands to be heard and respected by politicians. Our American Centrist host, with no political background, will ask the tough questions to political strategists from the Right and the Left who 50 years of combined experience. We will discuss issues that impact our everyday lives, because to effectively argue one side, you have to fully understand the other. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/be40669c-9603-11ea-9e48-5b93fdf8d1f8/image/TheAmericanCentristLogo_500KB.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The American Centrist https://blackbarrelmedia.com/shows/the-american-centrist/ no episodic Retaking The Political Middle Black Barrel Media We live in an extremely polarizing time. On The American Centrist, we believe we need to re-learn to talk to each other and that the "silent majority" lives in the center of most issues. We believe compromise is strength and the extremes come from fear. This show will a voice to the Center, one that demands to be heard and respected by politicians. Our American Centrist host, with no political background, will ask the tough questions to political strategists from the Right and the Left who 50 years of combined experience. We will discuss issues that impact our everyday lives, because to effectively argue one side, you have to fully understand the other. We live in an extremely polarizing time. On The American Centrist, we believe we need to re-learn to talk to each other and that the "silent majority" lives in the center of most issues. We believe compromise is strength and the extremes come from fear. This show will a voice to the Center, one that demands to be heard and respected by politicians. Our American Centrist host, with no political background, will ask the tough questions to political strategists from the Right and the Left who 50 years of combined experience. We will discuss issues that impact our everyday lives, because to effectively argue one side, you have to fully understand the other.

]]> Black Barrel Media chris@blackbarrelmedia.com https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BBM6460549092 Iowa Caucuses -- Final Thoughts, Impeachment Trial impact on the Election, Trade with China, Second Amendment https://theamericancentrist.libsyn.com/ep-10 The top four candidates are neck and neck headed into Iowa, three candidates are stuck in Washington D.C. in a Senate impeachment trail, will that impact the Iowa results? Plus, life outside of the 2020 Election -- trade with China and the Second Amendment.  For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on CentristPod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Jan 2020 21:54:48 -0000 Iowa Caucuses -- Final Thoughts, Impeachment Trial Impact on the Election, Trade with China full Black Barrel Media The top four candidates are neck and neck headed into Iowa, three candidates are stuck in Washington D.C. in a Senate impeachment trail, will that impact the Iowa results? Plus, life outside of the 2020 Election -- trade with China and the Second... The top four candidates are neck and neck headed into Iowa, three candidates are stuck in Washington D.C. in a Senate impeachment trail, will that impact the Iowa results? Plus, life outside of the 2020 Election -- trade with China and the Second Amendment.  For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on CentristPod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2503 no Iowa Caucuses Explained - Status of 2020 Candidates - Bloomberg Campaign Strategy - Qassem Soleimani https://theamericancentrist.libsyn.com/ep9 The Iowa Caucuses have a massive impact on the 2020 Election, it's a complex process and different for R's and D's - we explain it thoroughly as well as the status of the Democratic candidates in Iowa four weeks out. Bloomberg is now running but skipping the first four states, good or bad strategy? Qassem Soleimani is dead, was it necessary and what's ahead? We discuss.  For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Twit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000 Iowa Caucuses Explained - Status of 2020 Candidates - Bloomberg Campaign Strategy - Qassem Soleimani full Black Barrel Media The Iowa Caucuses have a massive impact on the 2020 Election, it's a complex process and different for R's and D's - we explain it thoroughly as well as the status of the Democratic candidates in Iowa four weeks out. Bloomberg is now running but... The Iowa Caucuses have a massive impact on the 2020 Election, it's a complex process and different for R's and D's - we explain it thoroughly as well as the status of the Democratic candidates in Iowa four weeks out. Bloomberg is now running but skipping the first four states, good or bad strategy? Qassem Soleimani is dead, was it necessary and what's ahead? We discuss.  For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Twit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3462 no Trump Wins and Losses Explained: USMCA, North Korea, NATO, Tax Cuts https://theamericancentrist.libsyn.com/ep8 As we wrap up 2019, where are we at as a country? USMCA vs NAFTA, how are they different? Has anything really changed with North Korea? NATO, Iran Deal, Trade War and Tax Cuts explained from both sides. Plus, we discuss what is really accomplishable from the Warren and Sanders plans. For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000 Trump Wins and Losses Explained: USMCA, North Korea, NATO, Tax Cuts full Black Barrel Media As we wrap up 2019, where are we at as a country? USMCA vs NAFTA, how are they different? Has anything really changed with North Korea? NATO, Iran Deal, Trade War and Tax Cuts explained from both sides. Plus, we discuss what is really accomplishable... As we wrap up 2019, where are we at as a country? USMCA vs NAFTA, how are they different? Has anything really changed with North Korea? NATO, Iran Deal, Trade War and Tax Cuts explained from both sides. Plus, we discuss what is really accomplishable from the Warren and Sanders plans. For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3532 yes Gerrymandering, Liberty and Justice Dinner, Hate Speech, Rural America Vote, Biden and the Church https://theamericancentrist.libsyn.com/ep-6 Gerrymandering could be the primary issue standing in the way of a centrist movement. Iowa leads off the 2020 election, all 14 Democratic candidates spoke to 13,000 Iowans last week — who stood out? We were there. The Rural American Vote is significant, the Church denies Joe Biden Communion, hate speech is on the rise — what are the answers? For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're @CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Insta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000 Gerrymandering, Liberty and Justice Dinner, Hate Speech, Rural America Vote, Biden and the Church full Black Barrel Media Gerrymandering could be the primary issue standing in the way of a centrist movement. Iowa leads off the 2020 election, all 14 Democratic candidates spoke to 13,000 Iowans last week — who stood out? We were there. The Rural American vote is... Gerrymandering could be the primary issue standing in the way of a centrist movement. Iowa leads off the 2020 election, all 14 Democratic candidates spoke to 13,000 Iowans last week — who stood out? We were there. The Rural American Vote is significant, the Church denies Joe Biden Communion, hate speech is on the rise — what are the answers? For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're @CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Insta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3213 yes ISIS, Politics in Schools, Bill Taylor Testimony, Facebook, Government Shutdown https://theamericancentrist.libsyn.com/isis-politics-in-schools-bill-taylor-testimony-facebook-government-shutdown It was a big week — one of the most feared terrorist leaders is dead, a key testimony in the impeachment proceedings, Facebook is under scrutiny for allowing false ads, teachers are grappling with how to teach neutral politics in a polarizing time and there is an impending Government shutdown. We cover it all, from both sides.  For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Inst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000 ISIS, Politics in Schools, Bill Taylor Testimony, Facebook, Government Shutdown full Black Barrel Media It was a big week in politics — one of the most feared terrorist leaders is dead, a key testimony in the impeachment proceedings, Facebook is under scrutiny for allowing false ads, teachers are grappling with how to teach neutral politics in this... It was a big week — one of the most feared terrorist leaders is dead, a key testimony in the impeachment proceedings, Facebook is under scrutiny for allowing false ads, teachers are grappling with how to teach neutral politics in a polarizing time and there is an impending Government shutdown. We cover it all, from both sides.  For more details please visit: TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Inst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3243 yes Gun Debate https://theamericancentrist.libsyn.com/ep-7 This was recorded the evening before the Santa Clarita Tragedy. We need to do something about the mass shootings and gun violence. But like everything, there are valid arguments on both sides. We discuss a middle ground with gun owners and non gun owners re: self-defense, hunting, background checks, red flags, magazine capacity, buy backs, open carry and more.   TheAmericanCentrist.com for details and join the discussion on our social media pages. @CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:02:16 -0000 Gun Debate -- Finding Compromise full Black Barrel Media Finding Compromise: Background Checks, Red Flags, Magazine Capacity, Buy Backs, Open Carry Culture This was recorded the evening before the Santa Clarita Tragedy. We need to do something about the mass shootings and gun violence. But like everything, there are valid arguments on both sides. We discuss a middle ground with gun owners and non gun owners re: self-defense, hunting, background checks, red flags, magazine capacity, buy backs, open carry and more.   TheAmericanCentrist.com for details and join the discussion on our social media pages. @CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2719 yes Debate Reaction, Syria, Immigrant DNA Collection https://theamericancentrist.libsyn.com/debate-reaction-syria-immigrant-dna-collection We’re three months out from the Iowa Caucus, get our Centrist take on Democratic front-runners on some key issues and who may best reach across the aisle... the predictions will probably surprise you. We also analyze the controversy over Syria and collecting DNA samples from asylum-seekers, where is the line on both sides of this? Have we gone to too far? Visit TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000 Debate Reaction, Syria, Immigrant DNA Collection full Black Barrel Media We’re three months out from the Iowa Caucus, get our Centrist take on Democratic front-runners on some key issues and who may best reach across the aisle... the predictions will probably surprise you. We also analyze the controversy over Syria and... We’re three months out from the Iowa Caucus, get our Centrist take on Democratic front-runners on some key issues and who may best reach across the aisle... the predictions will probably surprise you. We also analyze the controversy over Syria and collecting DNA samples from asylum-seekers, where is the line on both sides of this? Have we gone to too far? Visit TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2350 no Impeachment, Debt Ceiling and Redistricting https://theamericancentrist.libsyn.com/impeachment-debt-ceiling-and-redistricting Three things are impacting you directly. One is dominating the news cycle and the other two are way too complicated for a ratings-grabbing soundbite. We go deep into impeachment, the debt ceiling and redistricting and suggest why you should care about all of them. For more details, visit www.americancentrist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 10 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0000 Impeachment, Debt Ceiling and Redistricting full 3 Black Barrel Media Three things are impacting you directly. One is dominating the news cycle and the other two are way too complicated for a ratings-grabbing soundbite. We go deep into impeachment, the debt ceiling and redistricting and suggest why you should care about... Three things are impacting you directly. One is dominating the news cycle and the other two are way too complicated for a ratings-grabbing soundbite. We go deep into impeachment, the debt ceiling and redistricting and suggest why you should care about all of them. For more details, visit www.americancentrist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3426 yes “Who can we trust?” https://theamericancentrist.libsyn.com/who-can-we-trust In a time when media is slanted and your friends and family have strong opinions, what is the real story? We dissect the misinformation on both sides and how it’s impacting important decisions. Tariffs, trade with China, the gun debate, and the opioid crisis are analyzed from both sides and we're finding the middle ground where there might be solutions. Visit TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:56:42 -0000 “Who can we trust?” full 2 Black Barrel Media Talking tariffs, trade with China, the gun debate, the opioid crisis In a time when media is slanted and your friends and family have strong opinions, what is the real story? We dissect the misinformation on both sides and how it’s impacting important decisions. Tariffs, trade with China, the gun debate, and the opioid crisis are analyzed from both sides and we're finding the middle ground where there might be solutions. Visit TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3045 no Walking Back From The Fringes https://theamericancentrist.libsyn.com/walking-back-from-the-fringes We’re laying the groundwork for how we got here. We hit almost every topic in this episode — immigration, health care, jobs, the economy and more — and dive deep into the ones that really impact the American people. We explain them from both sides and start drilling down on where we can agree. Visit TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're @CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:55:50 -0000 Walking Back From The Fringes full 1 Black Barrel Media Talking immigration, health care, jobs, the economy We’re laying the groundwork for how we got here. We hit almost every topic in this episode — immigration, health care, jobs, the economy and more — and dive deep into the ones that really impact the American people. We explain them from both sides and start drilling down on where we can agree. Visit TheAmericanCentrist.com for more details and join the discussion on our social media pages. We're @CentristPod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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