In this episode of New Frontiers, Paul Johnson is joined by columnist Bob Robb and political scientist Henry Thompson for an in-depth discussion on the political forces reshaping Arizona, the United States, and even the rest of the world.

The conversation begins with the surprising results of Arizona's 2026 primary elections, including the unexpected upset in the No Labels of Arizona gubernatorial race. From there, the panel examines what these elections reveal about independent voters, the future of third-party politics, and whether America's political middle is becoming increasingly difficult to find.

The discussion then expands to national and international politics, covering everything from the rise of Democratic Socialism and the continued influence of Donald Trump to America's role in the Iran conflict and the political shifts taking place across Europe. Throughout the episode, the panel asks one central question:

Can the political center survive, or are voters being pushed further toward the extremes?

In this episode:

• Arizona's 2026 primary election results

• The future of independent and third-party candidates

• The rise of Democratic Socialism and its impact on Democrats

• Trump's influence on the Republican Party

• Independent voters and the battle for the political middle

• The Iran conflict and America's foreign policy

• Political lessons from Europe and the rest of the world

The biggest economic transformation in modern history may already be underway.

Artificial Intelligence is changing the workforce, Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire, and debates over capitalism, socialism, income inequality, and economic opportunity are dominating politics. But are we witnessing the beginning of a new Golden Age of prosperity — or another Gilded Age where wealth concentrates at the top?

In this episode of New Frontiers, former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson sits down with political columnist Bob Robb to discuss:

- Will AI create more jobs than it destroys?

- Is America becoming more unequal — or are the numbers misleading?

- Why Elon Musk could reshape the global economy.

- The rise of Democratic Socialism after Zohran Mamdani's victory.

- Why capitalism continues to create opportunity.

- Can AI improve productivity without replacing workers?

- Should America focus on inequality or upward mobility?

- The biggest threat facing America's economic future.

- Why government debt may be a larger problem than AI itself.

- What ordinary Americans can do to prepare for the next economic revolution.

Rather than asking whether America is succeeding or failing, this conversation explores the bigger question:

Will we shape the future – or simply react to it?

Is America thriving or falling behind? The answer may surprise you.

In this episode of New Frontiers, former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson sits down with Professor Douglas Harris of Tulane University, creator of the groundbreaking State of the Nation and State of the States projects.

While America's economy continues to outperform much of the world, Americans are reporting lower levels of happiness, trust, life satisfaction, and optimism. Why is there such a massive disconnect between the economic data and how people actually feel?

Professor Harris reveals the metrics that matter most when measuring a nation's success—including income growth, income inequality, life satisfaction, trust, education, mental health, and social mobility.

Joining the conversation is economist Elliott Pollack, who offers insights on housing affordability, productivity, education, economic growth, and the American Dream.

If you've ever wondered whether America is truly declining—or whether the data tells a different story—this is a conversation you don't want to miss.