Thoughts From X To Z

John Turbessi

A Father-Son conversation about what we see in the news and what we think about it across generations. We use our own experience and generational outlook and compare it to each other. read less
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Update on This Week and our Plans for Next Week
04-09-2020
Update on This Week and our Plans for Next Week
This week we did not record or publish a full conversation however we have some big plans moving forward for the show!
Florida Schools and Mask Mandates
01-08-2021
Florida Schools and Mask Mandates
In this week's episode, we discuss the perspectives and some of the controversy surrounding the recent executive order by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on banning mask mandates in public schools.
Protests In Cuba and Our Perspective
18-07-2021
Protests In Cuba and Our Perspective
In this week's episode following the series of protests in Cuba, we discuss the action and inaction being taken by the U.S Government. We also approach the issue from our personal experience with similar events which occurred to our family in Venezuela.
Education and Anger in Florida Pt 2
12-07-2021
Education and Anger in Florida Pt 2
This week we continue our conversation on education bills passed in the State of Florida and our take on their potential impact and whether they even address the problem they aim to solve.
Education and Anger in Florida Pt 1
04-07-2021
Education and Anger in Florida Pt 1
In this week's episode, we dive into the discussion surrounding the two new objectives passed by the DeSantis Administration on restricting education and forced registration of faculty and students. We examine the potential implications of banning topics such as the 1619 project and critical race theory in Florida as well as our personal opinions on the topics.
Gun Legislation From Texas and Constitutional Carry to Colorado and a New Round of Regulation
27-06-2021
Gun Legislation From Texas and Constitutional Carry to Colorado and a New Round of Regulation
On this week's episode we discuss the new Texas Constitutional Carry Law as well as the increase in gun control across other states notably Colorado and their history of mass shootings. We discuss the potential impact and perception of the new laws as well as what gun legislation can mean for different political groups.
Juneteenth, Its Passage, Its Impact and Examining How We Celebrate
20-06-2021
Juneteenth, Its Passage, Its Impact and Examining How We Celebrate
In this week's episode, we examined the passage of Juneteenth following its passage as a national holiday. We look into how the federal holiday came to be, our understanding of some of the impact, and discuss how we celebrate holidays and what Juneteenth means for the country.
Infrastructure and the Problem Solvers Caucus
13-06-2021
Infrastructure and the Problem Solvers Caucus
On this week's episode, we discuss the problem solvers caucus and the impact of their proposed plan to stop gridlock surrounding the Biden infrastructure deal. We dive into our thoughts on the legislative gridlock, how we think the caucus should approach policy making and our gripes with the power of the party system.
The Show's Return and our Thoughts on The Debate Over The Origins of COVID-19
06-06-2021
The Show's Return and our Thoughts on The Debate Over The Origins of COVID-19
This week we are back and better than ever. As the debate over whether COVID could have been a lab leak we talk about not just whether it did or didn't but the potential implications either way.
Gamestop and What This Market Revolution Could Mean
10-02-2021
Gamestop and What This Market Revolution Could Mean
On this week's episode we discuss the impact of the Gamestop stock buyup and how these trends fit into what we've been seeing across politics and the economy.
Our Return, Trumps Second Impeachment and Social Media Bans
14-01-2021
Our Return, Trumps Second Impeachment and Social Media Bans
This week we're back after a nearly two-month break following one of the most tumultuous weeks in American history with the storming of the Capitol and the second impeachment of President Trump.
The Election Aftermath And Where We Go Now
16-11-2020
The Election Aftermath And Where We Go Now
This week after a short hiatus we are back with our thoughts on the results of the election, the avenues taken by both candidates and their teams as well as the next two years of potential policy for both parties.
Our Final Thoughts On The Election
30-10-2020
Our Final Thoughts On The Election
On this week's episode we give our final thoughts on the 2020 presidential election. We go over our thoughts on rhetoric and messaging as well as a final update on the electoral map.
Our Thoughts on The Dueling Town Halls and Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett
21-10-2020
Our Thoughts on The Dueling Town Halls and Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett
This week we discuss the performances and impacts of the town halls that replaced the second debate. We also discuss the political grandstanding occurring over the nomination of Amy Coney Barret.
The Vice Presidential Debate, Claims of Stalled Covid Relief and the Plot to Kidnap Governor Whitmer
13-10-2020
The Vice Presidential Debate, Claims of Stalled Covid Relief and the Plot to Kidnap Governor Whitmer
On this week's episode, we discuss our thoughts on the performances of the two vice-presidential candidates in their debate. We also discuss how the White House stated it would stop talks on Covid relief and the partisanship that arose out of the foiled attempt to kidnap Governor Whitmer
Our Thoughts on The First Debate and The President Getting Covid
04-10-2020
Our Thoughts on The First Debate and The President Getting Covid
On this week's episode, we discuss the mess that was the first presidential debate and how we felt that there was nothing gained on either side from watching the debate. Additionally, we discuss the president and his family contracting COVID 19 and what it could mean for the country. Also, a minor update from now on as we were having occasional issues recording during the week and getting an episode out on Thursday we have made the decision to change our uploads to be each weekend.
Power Concentration in Congress and Our Thoughts and How to Fix it
24-09-2020
Power Concentration in Congress and Our Thoughts and How to Fix it
On this week's episode, we discuss our issues with the power concentration among congressional leaders and potential ways to reform the voting system that may allow the people to act as a proper check to congressional power.
The Problem Solver's Caucus and our thoughts on the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
20-09-2020
The Problem Solver's Caucus and our thoughts on the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This week we discuss the House Problem Solvers Caucus, whether they can make an impact and whether or not leadership will let them. We also discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the immediate politicization of her death.
Our Preliminary Electoral College map and Predictions on Senate Races
10-09-2020
Our Preliminary Electoral College map and Predictions on Senate Races
This week after a week off we're back with an extra long episode in which we break down our predictions for the electoral college and the polling in current swing states. We also examine key Senate races and whether we think Democrats could retake the Senate. This is the first episode of a recurring series in which we will be updating our predictions as polls and public opinion continues to change leading into the election. This episode can also be found on our YouTube channel at Thoughts from X to Z which includes us filling in the map as well as the polls we used to determine our predictions.
Update on This Week and our Plans for Next Week
04-09-2020
Update on This Week and our Plans for Next Week
This week we did not record or publish a full conversation however we have some big plans moving forward for the show!
Our Thoughts On Digital Conventions and Which Party Did a Better Job
29-08-2020
Our Thoughts On Digital Conventions and Which Party Did a Better Job
On this week's episode we examine the convention structure for both the Democratic and Republican Parties. We also discuss our impressions on each party's messaging and how successful they were in delivering their respective messages.