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CTP (S3EDecSpecial3) New York At A Crossroads
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We unpack what New Yorkers actually voted for, how state law curbs City Hall’s reach, and why due process and cultural context matter as much as policy promises. Sara Alessandrini shares insights from her documentary and on-the-ground election work, cutting through the noise to the numbers.
• exit polls showing narrow mandate and who voted for whom
• difference between mayoral power, council authority, and Albany control
• feasibility of tax hikes and risks of mobile high earners
• government-run groceries and free buses weighed against costs
• housing supply crunch from 2019 rules and slow approvals
• due process standards, cultural norms, and workplace boundaries
• crime trade-offs, focused deterrence, and system transparency
• competence over charisma as the path to real change
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CTP (S3E130) If Common Sense Had A Podcast, It Would Ask “Why” A Lot
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We press into why as a civic habit, from childhood curiosity to adult responsibility, and challenge listeners to test claims by outcomes rather than slogans. Tony EL shares how a military upbringing, history, and education shaped his approach to questioning narratives and defending free thought.
• recovering the habit of asking why across life and politics
• tradition that works versus change that regresses
• judging policies by outcomes and fruits
• history, labels, and how narratives polarise
• education, civics, and critical thinking skills
• journalism’s who what where when why how as daily tools
• practical steps for source checking and media literacy
• guest link http://ProjectThirdIOpen.com
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CTP (S3EDecSpecial2) Facing Darkness, Finding Purpose
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We explore how to face darkness without getting stuck in it and how purpose rooted in faith can turn pain into forward motion. Humor breaks the tension while we draw a firm line between helping and enabling and point to resources that support real change.
• framing anger, sorrow, and grief as normal emotions
• shifting from dwelling on the past to building tomorrow
• defining purpose as serving God and serving people
• drawing boundaries that prevent enablement and support accountability
• distinguishing self-interest from selfishness in a faith context
• using humor and honesty to keep hope practical
• where to find tools, guides, and ministries that help
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