Coffee and a Mike

Mark Glennon is the Executive Editor and founder of wirepoints.org. Wirepoints is an independent, nonprofit company delivering original research and commentary with a particular focus on the state and local fiscal crises.  He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent article posted on September 27th, 2020 “New CDC Estimates: Fatality Rate For COVID-19 Drops Again And May Surprise You,” why the people are leaving major cities, and how some major cities might take years to come back.

Dana Alexa is a reporter, political commentator, and news writer for One America News Network.  She comes on the podcast to discuss her upbringing, how she learned “critically thinking” at a young age, her thoughts on the first Presidential debate, food photography, and passion for stand-up comedy. 

Brent Thompson, was a 3x state placer, state wrestling champion from Walsh Jesuit high school, and a 4X MAC champion from Kent State University.  He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got into wrestling, how Don Horning taught him to be light on his feet, his take on the Walsh/Ed’s rivalry, how he coped his junior year after his mother’s passing, and adjusting from high school to collegiate wrestling.

Sage Watson is a Canadian athlete sponsored by Nike and Loreal that specializes in the 400 m hurdles.  She comes back on the podcast to discuss life on her family’s ranch in Canada, how her go to comfort food is soup, love of 80’s/90’s romantic comedies, what she has been up to since Covid, the impact coach Fred Harvey has had and how she is looking forward to the Olympics next summer in Tokyo.

Kelly Kandah is an entrepreneur and business owner from Cleveland, OH. Kandah began her brand, “Colossal Cupcakes” in 2011, creating over 60 flavors and baking orders out of her home. In 2012, she opened her first store front and became the youngest female store front business owner in downtown Cleveland. She comes on the podcast to discuss her start, adapting during the pandemic, May 30th when her business was destroyed by rioters/looters, how the city has responded, and how she plans to move forward.

Gabriella Hoffman is a media strategist, conservative political columnist, and award-winning outdoor writer based in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Her articles and columns have appeared in numerous publications which includes Field & Stream, Townhall.com and a variety of others. Gabriella also hosts the weekly "District of Conservation" podcast. She comes on to discuss her upbringing, growing up in California, her take on the wildfires, and where to start if you want to learn gun safety.

Christina Bobb was the Executive Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, served in the Marine Corps, and is now a journalist covering breaking news for the Trump Administration on the OAN network.  She comes on the podcast to discuss her transition into journalism, her recent story on the Administration blocking Chinese forced labor from U.S. economy, state of our country, the hypocrisy going on in Washington, future projects, and her definition of “critical thinking.”

Jeffrey A. Tucker is the Editorial Director for the American Institute for Economic Research. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent article “In a War on Restaurants, Media Tout the Lockdown Narrative,” how Nashville officials withheld low covid numbers coming from bars and restaurants, how tech giants play a role, the economic impact this pandemic will have on major cities and his upcoming book “Liberty or Lockdown,” which is scheduled to be released next week

Andrew Meena, son of V. Rev. Elias A. Meena comes on the podcast to discuss his latest project.  The book titled “Light of Light, Meditations on Living a Christian Life in the Modern World.”  It is a book written by his late father Elias and edited by Andrew that consists of four parts: faith, scripture, purpose,  and image/likeness.  He also discusses the history of his family from Lebanon to the United States, how he dealt with his father’s passing, what went into completing this, and future projects.   

Amanda Basham is a professional ultra runner currently living in Boulder, Co and expecting her first child in January 2021. She comes on the podcast to discuss her introduction to ultra running, how running helped work thru an eating disorder, her definition of an "interesting muffin,” what running these days is like and how she is managing with less caffeine during her pregnancy.