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The Optimistic American

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The past, present, and future of the United States are full of promise. A promise sustained by the efforts of brave individuals and organizations who champion the pursuit of technology, improving the human condition, free markets, and a belief in who we are. We are losing the fact that we are a nation of dreamers, a catapult for those who have the heart to dare, a place that rewards ingenuity and ... more

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Recent Guests

Henry Thompson
Professor at ASU
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Episode: Iran War: Lessons in Real Time — And What It Means for America
Bob Robb
Columnist with long involvement in politics
Arizona Republic/Arizona politics
Episode: Iran War: Lessons in Real Time — And What It Means for America
Elliott Pollack
Economist known for predicting economic trends.
Episode: The Economy Looks Fine… So Why Does It Feel Like a Mess?
Hugh Lytle
Independent candidate for Governor of Arizona, entrepreneur, and founder of Quality Health
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Episode: Arizona’s First Independent Governor? Hugh Lytle 2026
Sean Noble
Political strategist and commentator
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Episode: Political Extremism, Dark Money, and Will Republicans Overturn the Next Election?
Marty Dolan
Running for City Public Advocate in New York City, with a background in finance and consulting.
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Neil Ghosh
Author of Do More Good.
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Dr. Stefan Sommer
College professor with expertise in community ecology, sustainability, and climate change.
Northern Arizona University
Episode: From BILLIONS to TRILLIONS – The Rising Cost of Climate Change
Mark Meckler
Founder of the Tea Party Movement and advocate for the Convention of States initiative
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Paul Johnson
Host of multiple political and policy-focused programs with a consistent emphasis on free markets, independent politics, and national progress.

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Republicans and Democrats Are Failing Arizona | The Hugh Lytle Interview
Q: What makes you different from the two major candidates, and how would you govern?
I offer a vision-driven, independent approach that focuses on results and bipartisanship, backed by a plan to create a Department of Entrepreneurship, emphasize returns on investment for state programs, and recruit talent by making Arizona a technology and manufacturing hub rather than relying on partisan gridlock.
The Economy Looks Fine… So Why Does It Feel Like a Mess?
Q: Elliott, would you start by just kind of giving me your read of this appointment, how you see him?
I think this is a much better appointment than I had hoped for, to be honest with you.
A Generation Under Economic Pressure and Trump’s New National Security Plan
Q: What do you hear about job security from students?
Students express anxiety about their future job prospects despite having degrees, driven by economic pressures and rising infertility.
A Generation Under Economic Pressure and Trump’s New National Security Plan
Q: What are the trends among young voters given economic pressures?
Young voters, especially men, have shown shifts in political alignment, moving back toward Democrats primarily for economic reasons.
Is This Authoritarianism?
Q: Elliott, on the universities, I mean, I have a variety of different views, but I, you know, I would kind of start my thinking on this by saying that I do think that the universities have been out of line on anti-Semitism and by a cancel culture, woke ideology that seems to have permeated them.
The universities are crucial to the US, but they need to show accountability while addressing the legitimate concerns of the Trump administration.

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The program frames itself around optimistic, pro-growth discussions about the United States, often centering on economics, technology, independent political movements, and free-market policy. Episodes commonly feature economists, political commentators, and policy thinkers who examine inflation, AI-driven productivity, housing affordability, tariff policy, and the potential role of third parties or independents in shaping future elections. Conversations tend to emphasize pragmatic approaches to public policy, market-driven solutions, and a belief in American innovation as a path to prosperity, while also addressing polarization and the challenges of bridging political divides. Noteworthy accents include a focus on independent candidates and... more

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2. Bob Robb
3. Elliott Pollack
4. Hugh Lytle
5. Sean Noble
6. Marty Dolan
7. Neil Ghosh
8. Dr. Stefan Sommer

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