An amazing editor taught: Before crafting any story, ask *why* an 87-year-old in Idaho should care. Citizen journalists offer crucial viewpoints often missed by mainstream media. Politicians pitching need to consider this key question. #Storytelling #Journalism #Media #CitizenJournalism #News
Is the surge in illegal immigration overwhelming Texas? Millions crossed the border during the Biden administration, but this crisis started long before Trump. See how the situation impacts both rural and urban communities. #IllegalImmigration #TexasBorder #BidenAdministration #BorderCrisis
What makes a story matter? A former Reuters journalist shares the best advice she ever received from her editor. It all boils down to this: would your 87-year-old grandmother care? #Journalism #Storytelling #Reuters #BBC #Dateline
Elephant in the room: Is Brian a Dallas Cowboys fan? Yes! But let's leave the NFL behind. Today we're tackling Texas border security and the complex challenge of illegal immigration. #DallasCowboys #TexasBorder #IllegalImmigration #BorderSecurity
Politicians focused on affordability, and it resonated. Why? Because things aren't affordable. Meeting voters where they are matters—just like when Trump promised to build the wall. #Affordability #ElectionBuzz #PoliticalStrategy #VoterResonance
What if we eliminated fake refugee claims & those not traditionally in the queue? Would the immigration process tangibly shorten, or is the delay by design? The system's inefficiency impacts real people. #ImmigrationReform #RefugeeClaims #SystemEfficiency #GovernmentWaste
AI can't replicate it: human experience. Here's the truth. In storytelling, specificity resonates. Think: sick day, grandma's couch, chicken noodle soup, Wheel of Fortune. Specificity unlocks connection. #Storytelling #HumanExperience #Communication #Resonance
What happens when the FDA quietly admits the thing they spent years censoring you for saying? This episode goes straight at the memo the media hoped you’d never see, the meltdown over SNAP work rules, why CNN is suddenly leaning on prediction markets, and the Christian symbolism hiding in plain…
What's the best way to secure the border? A wall? Maybe not. While I appreciate what President Trump did, I'm still waiting to see something tangible. #BorderSecurity #Trump #TheWall #Immigration #USPolitics
Think you're unbiased? Think again. An English professor taught me everyone has a lens. Consider the creator's biases. Be specific, even if you think nobody will relate. #StorytellingTips #BiasAwareness #EnglishDegree #CommunicationSkills
The US citizenship process is slow, but what if the government actually did its job? By properly vetting applicants and removing those just seeking a free ride, maybe the process could be cut in half. #Citizenship #Immigration #USGovernment #LegalImmigration
AI promised us a life of leisure, but the opposite is happening. Now, human skills are the differentiator. Mental white space is the ultimate competitive advantage in a noisy world. #AI #Productivity #Focus #MentalClarity
What if crossing borders was unrestricted? Libertarian ideals clash with economic realities. Artificial barriers hurt economies where labor is needed, driving up costs when those jobs need filling. The question becomes, is the freedom worth the cost? #Libertarian #Economics #OpenBorders #Labor #Immigration
Political signage works—it keeps candidates top-of-mind. But what if, instead of a sign, you were the candidate who actually showed up, listened, and gave a damn? Being empathetic and real wins. #SalesTips #CustomerEngagement #Empathy #RealConnections
When rule-breakers are rewarded instead of punished, what message does that send? Some say the legal system's slowness forces people to break the rules, but is that the real problem? #SalesTeams #Incentives #Leadership #LegalSystem
No degree, no money—just charm and pink roses. She packaged champagne, delivered it to the CEO, and defied expectations. The establishment wants us confined, but she broke free. #SuccessStory #NetworkingTips #CareerGoals #EntrepreneurMindset
Culture is suffering. But it’s all about incentives. How can we fix the crippling aspects through restructuring incentive programs? Incentives should make sense for the company & salespeople. #Culture #Incentives #Sales #Business
She said Trump commuted his sentence—I still get chills. It was early COVID, I was newly single, and the world felt like it was ending. Then I got a call: "Get this former congressman out of prison." #Trump #COVID #PrisonReform #Unexpected #Journalist
Could open borders be linked to a surge in crime? When murder rates spike 60-70% in certain districts, those numbers hit hard. It demands answers and real solutions. #CrimeStats #OpenBorders #CrimeRates #PublicSafety
She said Trump commuted his sentence. Total shock. I was having a picnic with my kids when a friend called. "Get him outta prison." Why me? One political candidate ever! It felt like the world was ending. Listen to how this turns out… #DonaldTrump #PrisonReform #Unexpected #TrueStory
What happens when the corporate press still shapes reality for millions of Americans... and you’re trying to break through with the truth? Every day, millions still trust whatever comes out of the TV box, even after watching corporate media fumble again and again. So how do liberty-minded candidates fight back…
Meet the 20-year law enforcement veteran and current police officer running for Congress in Texas. From undercover narcotics to SWAT and firearms training, this candidate has a story to tell. Can this experience translate to political success? #TexasPolitics #LawEnforcement #Veteran #Congress #FortWorth
A 20-year law enforcement veteran believes the key to serving the people is listening & being present. But what if that's not enough? What if true leadership requires facing the tough questions? #LawEnforcement #CommunityService #LeadershipQualities #FortWorth
If a border wall isn't the total solution, what's next? High-tech surveillance? More agents? A security expert explores the other options—while the wall slowly rises in Texas. #BorderSecurity #ImmigrationPolicy #Texas #SecurityTech
