60% of people released from prison are back inside three years, burning $80 billion a year. Quan Wynn did 22 years for murder, walked out, went to Harvard, and now runs entrepreneurship bootcamps behind bars through Defy Ventures. He proves the system can flip lifers into CEOs—if we let it. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley go deep on why most “reform” is theater and what actually drops recidivism hard.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Incarceration Nation – the stats that should piss you off
• (01:49) Remote setup + introducing Quan Wynn
• (02:11) Coaching female inmates on business plans
• (02:56) Why entrepreneurship works when nothing else does
• (04:23) The real roadblocks to prison reform
• (05:04) Scaling programs that actually move the needle
• (06:02) Success stories that sound fake but aren’t
• (07:25) Quan’s 22-year murder sentence → Harvard turnaround
• (15:00) Why America still cages people instead of rehabbing them
• (16:37) Life after release is harder than the sentence
• (21:21) What you can do

Connect:

• Quan Wynn / Defy Ventures – https://www.defyventures.org

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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You wanted cheap calories and magic pills, so the food and pharma giants built exactly that trap. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley finish the health series exposing why cooking skills vanished, how “healthy” eating got priced like a luxury, and why the real fix isn’t another reform—it’s you in the kitchen and the community. Personal responsibility, small habits, and zero excuses. The most practical episode we’ve dropped.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) WDWL Health – what we’re wrapping up
• (00:31) Why this series even happened
• (01:24) Looking back at the big takeaways
• (02:00) Holistic healing vs Big Pharma showdown
• (06:22) The real cost of eating healthy (and why it feels insane)
• (09:32) Jerremy and Dave’s own transformation stories
• (17:25) Why education is the cheat code nobody teaches
• (27:30) Alternative health paths that actually work
• (29:18) How your choices screw (or save) your kids
• (29:47) The systemic mess in healthcare right now
• (30:36) Personal choices still trump everything
• (31:59) Insurance insanity and sky-high bills
• (34:09) ER bottlenecks and scary misdiagnoses
• (40:56) Personal responsibility – no more coping
• (47:36) Building community for real change
• (51:51) Final mic-drop and what to do tomorrow

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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The biggest issue in health insurance isn't hospitals or insurance companies—it's the consumer's lack of understanding. Rhiannon Hiter shares why families get slammed with unexpected bills, drawing from her triple view as patient, provider, and agent. She breaks down confusing terms like deductibles, co-insurance, and exclusions, plus red flags in policies and agents. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley explore misconceptions, government plans, and how better choices cut risks without chasing cheap coverage.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Cracking the Health Insurance Code with Rhiannon Hiter
• (00:54) Introduction to Solving America's Problems
• (01:35) The Insurance Game: Hidden Costs and Fine Print
• (02:08) Meet Rhiannon Hiter: A Triple Perspective on Healthcare
• (03:16) Understanding Insurance Language and Policies
• (06:43) Common Insurance Pitfalls and Misunderstandings
• (15:47) Government Plans and Catastrophic Insurance
• (21:09) Navigating Surprise Bills and Claims
• (29:43) Choosing the Right Insurance Agent
• (31:42) Starting Your Insurance Policy: Timing and Application Tips
• (32:07) Recognizing Sales Tactics in Insurance Quotes
• (32:25) Importance of Early Application and Medical Records
• (33:17) Red Flags When Choosing a Broker
• (34:37) Understanding Family vs. Individual Plans
• (35:37) Training Agents: Key Principles
• (36:11) Personal Health Choices and Insurance Advice
• (39:23) Transparency and Pricing in Healthcare
• (41:30) Educational Gaps in Insurance Knowledge
• (47:17) The Role of Big Pharma and Lifestyle Changes
• (50:57) Final Advice and Contact Information

Connect:

• Instagram – https://instagram.com/rhiannonhiter
• X – https://x.com/rhiannonhiter
• Email – rhiannon@nickheider.com
• Text/Call Rhiannon – tel:6159056050
• Team Heider Instagram - https://instagram.com/teamheider

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A single Thanksgiving meltdown cracked open the truth: everyday food was wrecking Zen Honeycutt's boys. She ditched GMOs and pesticides, switched to organic – and watched them heal.

Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley unpack this with Honeycutt, founder of Moms Across America. They trace glyphosate from fields to plates, vaccines, even Big Pharma ties. It's not just gut issues – diet flips behavior and mental health too. Why regenerative farming might be the only fix that sticks. Skeptical? The numbers on global policy shifts don't lie.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Solving America's Problems: From Crisis to Crusade, Unpacking America's Food Fight with Zen Honeycutt
• (01:09) Introduction and Today's Topic
• (02:54) Meet Zen Honeycutt: A Mother's Mission
• (03:55) The Thanksgiving Incident: A Turning Point
• (05:37) The Journey to Healing: From Despair to Hope
• (12:25) Understanding the Food Crisis: GMOs and Pesticides
• (22:53) The Birth of Moms Across America
• (32:15) The Power of Organic: A Personal Testimony
• (41:57) The Future of Farming: Organic and Regenerative Solutions
• (47:29) The Dangers of Glyphosate
• (48:02) Foods to Avoid and Organic Alternatives
• (48:41) The Reality of Glyphosate in Our Food and Environment
• (50:03) Glyphosate in Vaccines and Its Implications
• (51:00) The Connection Between Agriculture and Big Pharma
• (01:00:01) The Importance of Reading Labels and Choosing Organic
• (01:03:18) The Impact of Diet on Mental Health and Behavior
• (01:14:34) The Need for Regenerative Organic Farming
• (01:21:14) Call to Action: Supporting Moms Across America
• (01:23:51) What Did We Learn?

Connect:

• Unstoppable (Mini eBook) – https://shop.momsacrossamerica.com/products/unstoppable-mini-ebook
• Instagram – Moms Across America – https://www.instagram.com/momsacrossamerica/
• Facebook – Moms Across America – https://www.facebook.com/MomsAcrossAmerica

Over 70% of folks filing bankruptcy from medical debt had insurance. But networks and fine print still wreck you.

Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley dig in with Nick Hiter, who built 150 insurance agencies raking $100M fast. He breaks down why knowing your policy beats blind trust, how to haggle bills down, and the pricing chaos that hits everyone.

It's blunt talk on claims fights, broker picks, and owning your health moves—no excuses, just real edges.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Health insurance truths – Nick Hiter intro
• (02:51) Expert background – Meet Nick Hiter
• (04:35) Insurance networks – How they limit you
• (07:51) Policy details – Why read the fine print
• (16:26) Bill negotiation – Tactics that work
• (23:49) Claims process – Fighting denials
• (29:14) Hospital admissions – Insurance pitfalls
• (29:35) Broker trust – Picking the right one
• (32:10) Medical debt – Negotiation steps
• (33:43) Pricing mess – Why costs vary wildly
• (36:33) Consumer role – Health choices matter
• (45:17) Health education – Building knowledge
• (46:57) Wrap-up – Key resources

Connect:

• Website – https://nickhiter.com/
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nickhiter/
• X (Twitter) – https://x.com/nickhiter
• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/NickHiter
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nickhiterofficial
• Podcast – https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/thehitstreak

America forks over twice as much for healthcare as other nations, yet we die younger with the world's fattest waistlines. It's not an accident—it's a system rigged to keep us sick for profit.

Dr. Amanda Holden and Dr. Shawn Dill, who've ditched the corporate grind, join Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley to unpack the incentives warping care, from maternal mortality spikes to rural black holes. They drop real alternatives like cash models and HSAs, plus blunt tips on dodging the traps. Skeptical? Listen— the numbers don't lie.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) American Sickcare intro with the experts
• (00:51) America's Healthcare Crisis laid bare
• (01:10) Meet Dr. Amanda Holden and Dr. Shawn Dill
• (01:47) Why it's broken Sick Care, not health
• (04:44) Ditching the traditional system for good
• (09:59) The gap between patients and providers
• (12:19) Financial incentives twisting care quality
• (28:47) Cash-based and concierge medicine options
• (31:50) HSAs for health and building wealth
• (37:28) Maternal mortality's shocking stat
• (39:05) Rural healthcare's brutal challenges
• (40:05) How poverty fuels maternal and infant deaths
• (41:18) Obesity and chronic disease explosion
• (44:22) Education's overlooked role in staying healthy
• (47:25) Economic hits and food supply messes
• (59:15) AI and tech reshaping the future
• (01:05:35) Practical tips and final takeaways
• (01:11:34) Closing thoughts
• (01:12:50) Quick wrap

Connect:

• Dr. Amanda Holden – Instagram @dr.amanda.holden; holdentimelessbeauty.com
• Dr. Shawn Dill – Instagram; YouTube; Facebook; LinkedIn; shawndill.com

College used to be the golden ticket. Now it’s a $1.7 trillion debt trap for millions while only 3% of careers actually reward the degree with higher pay.

Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley rip apart the myth: exploding admin costs, profit-driven schools, bias against non-degree paths, and why trades and on-the-job training are quietly eating college’s lunch. No sacred cows survive.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) College Wrap Up – cold open on the real ROI
• (00:47) Introduction and Overview
• (01:00) Questioning the Value of College – the numbers don’t lie
• (01:52) Exploring Alternatives to College – trades, apprenticeships, self-taught
• (12:46) The Bias Against Non-Degree Holders – how HR filters kill opportunity
• (15:13) Trade Schools and Other Career Paths – where the money actually is
• (26:38) The Student Debt Crisis – scale and who profits
• (29:31) Industry Collaboration in Education – what works when companies train
• (30:32) The Changing Classroom Experience – Zoom U vs 1995
• (33:28) Rising Costs and Administrative Inflation – where your tuition really goes
• (34:56) The Profit Motive in Education – universities as hedge funds
• (40:00) Student Loan Forgiveness Debate – moral hazard vs bailout
• (51:29) The Future of Jobs and AI Impact – degrees about to matter even less
• (55:10) Advice for the Next Generation – what parents and kids need to hear
• (59:42) Final Thoughts on Education Reform

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Kyle Gray flat-out predicts traditional college will be obsolete within 20 years, turbocharged by AI. With $1.7 trillion in student debt crushing millennials and Gen Z while the job market flips overnight, Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley bring in entrepreneur Kyle Gray and fintech Professor Karen Elliott to tell us if higher ed can get cheap, relevant, and human fast enough—or is the degree prestige already dead?

Timestamps:

• (00:00) College at the crossroads – the intro that hits hard
• (00:44) Why we’re even asking if college is dying
• (01:05) Meet Kyle Gray and Professor Karen Elliott
• (03:57) Is college actually becoming obsolete?
• (05:12) AI’s takeover of education right now
• (08:03) The intangibles you can’t get on YouTube
• (11:02) Critical thinking and learning to fight properly
• (21:46) How to make college actually affordable
• (31:27) Future of humanities and arts degrees
• (39:35) Designing the perfect education system
• (43:37) Why conflict and debate still matter
• (48:03) AI and the future of work – no sugarcoating
• (52:25) Non-traditional paths that actually work
• (01:10:03) Advice to our 18-year-old selves
• (01:15:24) Final thoughts

Connect:

• Kyle Gray – https://www.youtube.com/@heykylegray
• Kyle Gray – https://www.instagram.com/heykylegray
• Professor Karen Elliott – https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-elliott-3b692725/