Join Alabama talk radio host Leland Whaley, known for his sharp insights on politics and economy, as he shares his views on the alarming state of job losses in Washington, D.C. He compares it to the decline of blue-collar industries, pointing out the hypocrisy of bureaucrats seeking sympathy for their struggles. Whaley also dives into the intensifying race for rare earth minerals with China, suggesting it could redefine global dynamics. He further comments on the resurgence of the working class in politics and what Trump's America might look like.
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Leland Whaley's Radio Beginning
Leland Whaley started his radio career at 15 by covering a news story during a storm when the regular host was fired.
He paid his way through Auburn University by working in local family radio for eight years before moving into TV news.
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Republicans Squander Majority Power
The Republican supermajority in Alabama has failed to deliver forward leadership despite controlling the legislature since 2010.
The players just switched party colors but continue policies like tax hikes and lack of innovation.
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Politics as Manufactured Drama
Washington politics is mostly staged like professional wrestling where battles are scripted and nothing real changes.
Gerrymandered districts protect incumbents, causing corruption and stagnation harming children and public services.
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How Dying Populations and Immigrant Invasions Imperil Our Country and Civilization
Patrick J. Buchanan
The book argues that Western civilization is in decline due to collapsing birth rates in Europe and the U.S., coupled with population explosions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Buchanan uses United Nations population statistics to support his claims and argues that uncontrolled immigration and the rise of a counter-culture are eroding traditional Western values and threatening American democracy. He also critiques the cultural elite and the impact of the 1960s cultural revolution on American society[1][2][5].
Return of the Strong Gods
Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West
R. R. Reno
In 'Return of the Strong Gods,' R.R. Reno argues that the post-war consensus, which aimed to create an 'open society' free from the dogmas that led to World War II, is breaking down. He contends that the strong gods—powerful loyalties to nation, clan, and religion—are returning as people seek meaning and community. Reno traces the historical roots of this shift, critiquing the relativism and multiculturalism that have eroded traditional values. He advocates for a return to classic human values such as patriotism, family, and historic Christianity, warning that the absence of these strong gods could invite darker alternatives[1][4][5].
Hillbilly Elegy
A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
JD Vance
In 'Hillbilly Elegy,' J.D. Vance recounts his life growing up in a dysfunctional family in Middletown, Ohio, with roots in Kentucky's Appalachia. The book details his experiences with poverty, addiction, and family violence, as well as his journey to joining the marines and eventually graduating from Yale Law School. Vance provides a personal and insightful look into the decline of the white working class in America, exploring themes of family, culture, and the loss of the American dream. The memoir also touches on the political swing of the region, particularly in relation to the 2016 presidential election and the appeal of Donald Trump to this demographic.
Talk radio has been the one bastion for truth conservatives have relied upon for decades. While it may be true that nationally syndicated radio shows are going the way of the dodo since Limbaugh's death, that is not true for local, news/talk radio.
This week Bryan sits down with Alabama's biggest news/talk radio host, Leland Whaley, of Leland Live on Talk 99.5 in Birmingham to hear his story as well as discuss some of the pressing issues and topics of our day.
Leland recently wrote an opinion article for 1819 News titled "We are closing the factory in D.C.", in which he compared the mass firings and closings in D.C. to the way textile factories and other blue-collar factories were shut down because of poor governance. There was no sympathy from the bureaucrats for the blue-collar folks losing their jobs because of the globalization of our economy, yet they are begging for sympathy now that the D.C. factory is being shut down.
This rolls into the conversation of how the forgotten working class was the catalyst for this new political revival we are seeing.
Leland also offers a unique perspective of the Russia/Ukraine conflict that you've likely never heard. He believes we are in a race with China for rare earth minerals that will make the moon race look like child's play.
You don't want to miss this incredibly informative and entertaining interview, tune in now.
OVERTIME: Trump's America and what Leland expects to see in President Trump's first term.
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