Podcast of the Gem State Chronicle Podcast

Podcast of the Gem State Chronicle

Brian Almon
News and analysis of issues important to Idaho as well as the country as a whole. gemstate.substack.com
Episode 22: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Joe Biden?
Many people are talking about how the Democrats might replace President Joe Biden, both in the White House and at the top of the 2024 ticket. Yet such a thing is not as easy as you might think. Gem State Chronicle is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Gem State Chronicle at gemstate.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 29
15 min
Episode 21: Credibility
If there's one major problem on the right, it's in how we communicate our ideas to the public. How do we message our timeless conservative values without closing the eyes and ears, hearts and minds, of the voting public? Let’s talk. Get full access to Gem State Chronicle at gemstate.substack.com/subscribe
May 25
21 min
Episode 20: Free Speech
I return to the microphone to talk about free speech, anti-Semitism, and the dangers of outsourcing law to third parties. Get full access to Gem State Chronicle at gemstate.substack.com/subscribe
May 15
14 min
Episode 19: The Great Migration
Tens of thousands of people are migrating to Idaho from states like California, Washington, and Oregon. Are they going to upend our way of life? Or will they help us preserve Idaho values?Visit the new Gem State Chronicle at https://gemstatechronicle.comSubscribe at https://gemstate.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gem State Chronicle at gemstate.substack.com/subscribe
Jan 3
14 min
Episode 18: Rewriting History
The removal of the reconciliation monument at Arlington National Cemetery is the latest incident of our ruling regime attempting to rewrite history. Why are they doing this? What can we do to stop it?Subscribe to Gem State: https://gemstate.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gem State Chronicle at gemstate.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 25, 2023
15 min
Interview with Matt McCaw of Greater Idaho
The Greater Idaho movement seeks to allow the counties of eastern Oregon to join Idaho, moving our border from the Snake River all the way to the Cascade Mountains. Is this a good idea? Does it have any chance of success? What would the effects be on Oregonians as well as Idahoans?I had a long conversation with Matt McCaw, spokesman for Greater Idaho, and we discussed all of these things and more.I will be writing more about this issue in the near future. The conversation is just getting started. To learn more about Greater Idaho, click here to visit their website.Gem State is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Gem State Chronicle at gemstate.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 30, 2023
53 min
Episode 17: Circling the Wagons
A rhetorical bomb exploded in the Legislature this week when the Idaho Freedom Caucus released letters of reprimand sent to two of their members by the Senate President Pro Tempore. Join me as I discuss what that, and the reaction to it, revels about the fractures in the Idaho Republican Party.Read the IFC post: https://idahofreedomcaucus.substack.com/p/an-attack-on-elected-representationSubscribe to Gem State Substack: https://gemstate.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gem State Chronicle at gemstate.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 20, 2023
21 min
Interview with Dustin Hurst (Audio Podcast Version)
Dustin Hurst has been a mainstay in Idaho politics for a long time. If you only know him from his epic Twitter battles, you only know half the story though. In the nearly two years I’ve known him I’ve found him to be not only fiery and zealous, but also knowledgeable about political strategy and a gifted communicator.It was a pleasure to spend an hour with him recently, learning what makes him tick. I hope you enjoy the interview.Follow Dustin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HurstforIdahoCheck out his work at People United For Privacy: https://unitedforprivacy.com/Watch the Freedom Bros Podcast Dustin cohosts with Greg Pruett: https://rumble.com/c/FreedomBrosPodcastIf you’re not already subscribed to the Gem State Substack, check it out here: https://gemstate.substack.com Get full access to Gem State Chronicle at gemstate.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 14, 2023
1 hr 5 min
Episode 16: Learning From History
Reading history is like a superpower in a world of ignorance. Learn how you can defend yourself against gaslighting and manipulation by cynical political actors.Subscribe to Gem State Substack at https://gemstate.substack.com Get full access to Gem State Chronicle at gemstate.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 6, 2023
16 min
Interview With ACRCC Chairman Thad Butterworth
Here is the audio podcast version of my interview with the new chairman of the ACRCC:Thad Butterworth was elected Chairman of the Ada County Republican Central Committee at a special meeting on October 24, 2023. In this interview he shares the experiences that led him to this role and his vision for the Republican Party going forward. To learn more about the Ada County GOP, or to volunteer, visit their website: https://adacountygop.com/Gem State is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Gem State Chronicle at gemstate.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 31, 2023
36 min
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