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  • New Mexico Governor Candidate: Duke Rodriguez

    New Mexico Governor Candidate: Duke Rodriguez
    2026/04/22
    I’m Duke Rodriguez, and I’m honored you’ve stopped by to learn a little bit about me and my passion for New Mexico. Politicians spend far too much time talking about themselves and far too little time getting things done, so I’ll try to keep it brief. I was born to a mother on Medicaid and parents who worked in farm fields. In 1971, my Father sent my Mother, my siblings, and I to Silver City, New Mexico, and unfortunately, he died before he could ever join us. My Mother has always been a bedrock for me, and I remember from such a young age what struggle felt like. This is one reason why I’m so passionate about working for our state. I believe it’s part of the job of a Governor to help all New Mexicans, but especially those like my Mother, who work endlessly to ensure their kids can have a better life than they did. And that’s exactly what Mom did; she worked endlessly so we could have a better life. After years in accounting and being given chances by wonderful mentors, I worked my way up to becoming the COO of one of the largest healthcare companies in New Mexico, Lovelace. What’s amazing about healthcare is how vital it is to our community. This is another reason I’m so passionate about being your next governor; we’re at a crisis point in healthcare, and we all see it. Later in my career, I had the honor of serving as the Secretary of the New Mexico Human Services Department under Gary Johnson, which helped me to understand the government's role in healthcare. The 1990's were a good time for New Mexicans when it came to getting top health care. But a lot has changed... Today, I look at our broken healthcare system and see so many things to fix. I want to get to work with ideas for recruiting doctors and protecting them, and our amazing nurses and technicians. I’ve got bold ideas, like Guaranteed Healthcare for New Mexicans that won’t raise taxes but will reduce waste and consolidate systems. Every New Mexican agrees we need new ideas in healthcare, and I have them. One of my most interesting fights with government bureaucracy was my fight for medical cannabis. After years of grappling with career politicians, nothing was more gratifying than seeing firsthand how much responsible medical cannabis use can help folks like Veterans with PTSD or those struggling with cancer. In that way, my work in cannabis is much like my work with Lovelace; good business and leadership that brings healing and relief. And that brings me to today. I think running for Governor is kind of like a job interview that lasts 11 months! Like an interview, I want to explain why I think I’m the best person for the job. So, I’ll first say, thanks for the opportunity to interview, and I hope to have more chances in the coming months to earn the job of Governor of New Mexico.
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    29 分
  • New Mexico Supreme Court reinstates Representative Rebecca Dow to primary ballot

    New Mexico Supreme Court reinstates Representative Rebecca Dow to primary ballot
    2026/04/22
    This upcoming Tuesday will mark the beginning of oral arguments for Rep. Rebecca Dow’s case in the New Mexico Supreme Court. This argument is very simple: we are fighting for the voting rights of constituents in Doña Ana, Sierra, and Socorro counties as Democrats are trying to remove her from the ballot on a technicality. “What Democrats are doing to Rebecca is shameless,” said Chairwoman Amy Barela. “Rebecca Dow is a duly elected member of the New Mexico State House and, what makes this even worse, is that she is running unopposed in the June 2nd Primary Election. This is voter suppression to the core and political tactics like this don’t belong in New Mexico. We are going to fight this until the very end because, not only does this set a very dangerous precedent, the people of our state deserve better.”
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    12 分
  • Quarter Billion Dollar Showdown: Kash Patel vs. The Atlantic

    Quarter Billion Dollar Showdown: Kash Patel vs. The Atlantic
    2026/04/22
    The FBI Director. A bombshell magazine article. And a quarter-billion-dollar lawsuit. The Atlantic published a report claiming FBI Director Kash Patel was drinking heavily, showing up erratically, and going missing from his post. More than two dozen unnamed sources. Serious allegations. Patel's response? See you in court. Now, 250 million dollars is on the line — and so is something bigger. The future of investigative journalism. The limits of defamation law. And the question of who gets to define the truth when media and government collide. It's a story about power, reputation, and the price of a headline.
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    10 分
  • Rule of Law and Renewal in the New Mexico GOP

    Rule of Law and Renewal in the New Mexico GOP
    2026/04/20
    In this interview, Valencia County GOP chair John Brenna argues that the former New Mexico Republican Party chair automatically vacated her position on March 10 by filing to run in a contested Otero County Commission race, triggering a mandatory “shall step down” rule and violating a ban on endorsements. He rejects claims that filing earlier in the day conferred incumbent status, stressing that filings are judged by the day, not the minute, and that the race remains contested. After vice chairs refused to call a required meeting to address the vacancy, Brenna and allies scheduled an SCC meeting for Saturday, April 18, at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley in Belen to elect a new chair and restore integrity to party governance. He criticizes factional attempts to boycott the meeting and calls instead for unity, transparency, and collaboration with county parties to recruit and elect Republicans statewide. Brenna emphasizes avoiding conflicts of interest for party chairs, expanding member participation through full-day SCC meetings, and securing quorum on April 18 so the party can move forward legally and effectively.
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    23 分
  • The Father of Our Nation and the Fight Over District Lines

    The Father of Our Nation and the Fight Over District Lines
    2026/04/10
    In 1792… George Washington did something no president had ever done before. He said no. Congress sent him a bill to carve up political representation — and Washington sent it right back. Because in this republic, the lines have to be drawn fairly. For everyone. Fast forward to today — and those lines are being redrawn again. In Texas. In California. In North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, and Virginia. Republicans drawing maps to keep power. Democrats suspending independent commissions to grab seats. Both parties. Same game. Different color jerseys. The Father of Our Nation would be furious. And you should be, too — because the maps being drawn right now will decide who controls Congress after the 2026 midterms. Tonight, we're taking you back to where it all began — and showing you exactly what it means for your vote, your district, and your America. "T."
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    11 分
  • Hats, Flags, and the Business of Belief: The MAGA Merchandise Machine

    Hats, Flags, and the Business of Belief: The MAGA Merchandise Machine
    2026/04/09
    It started with a red hat. Forty dollars. Four letters. And somehow — it changed everything. MAGA merchandise isn’t just clothing anymore. It’s a billion-dollar industry. It’s $140 million in Amazon sales in a single six-month stretch. It’s nearly a million hats sold — and counting. It’s flags, sneakers, charcuterie boards, and freedom ties. It’s a movement you can wear. But here’s the bigger story — every hat on a head is a walking billboard. Every flag on a truck is a data point. MAGA merchandise doesn’t just make money. It makes perception. It tells you who’s winning before a single vote is cast. How did a campaign hat become a cultural force — and what does it mean when people stop wearing it? We’ve got the story.
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    10 分
  • The Great Disconnect

    The Great Disconnect
    2026/04/09
    When was the last time you sat in silence — and didn’t reach for your phone? Millions of people are asking themselves that same question — and they don’t like the answer. Tonight, we’re exploring one of the most surprising trends in modern life — people walking away from their smartphones. No more endless scrolling. No more 3 AM notification spirals. No more dopamine loops designed to keep you hooked. Just a simple flip phone, and something they hadn’t felt in years — peace. We’ll look at why smartphones may be doing more damage to your mental health, your sleep, and your relationships than you realize — and why thousands are saying enough is enough. The Great Disconnect — tonight at 5:20, right here. Trust us — you’ll want to put the phone down for this one.
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    8 分
  • Ceasefire in Name Only

    Ceasefire in Name Only
    2026/04/09
    Pakistan pulled off the impossible. The U.S. and Iran — ceasefire. The world exhaled. And then, within hours… Israel launched a hundred airstrikes on Lebanon. Two hundred and fifty people. Ten minutes. Tonight at five-oh-five, on The KIVA, AM 1600, we’re asking the question nobody in Washington wants to answer: What does a ceasefire actually mean — when only one side respects it? We’ll break down Pakistan’s historic diplomacy, Israel’s strikes on Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, and what’s at stake for all of us — right here at home. This is the story. Tonight. Five-oh-five. Can’t catch it live? No problem. The full segment drops on all your favorite podcast platforms at five-twenty — or listen anytime at www.rockoftalk.com. Real talk. Real stakes. On The KIVA — AM 1600. Don’t miss it.
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    10 分