We started with the midterm elections. We ended with giants, military stories, and a debate about who actually owns the closet. Somewhere in between, we tried to figure out who deserves our trust. On this episode of The Regular Guy Podcast, Richard and Jason sit down on election eve for a blunt conversation about politics, personal values, and why getting to know a candidate should mean more than hearing why the other guy sucks. We talk about our recent conversations with Jessica Johnson and Jay Reeves, give credit where we think it’s earned on veteran issues, and discuss the PACT Act, the Major Richard Star Act, and the frustration of waiting for government to acknowledge what veterans have experienced. Then come the goat trails: Landman and blue-collar teamwork, solar fields and wind turbines, billionaires, Richard’s shirt collection, and the military experiences that taught us to question an explanation that doesn’t add up. And yes—we get into the legends about giants in Afghanistan and Minnesota. That part gets about as serious as you’d expect from us. Through all the frustration, we finish with one message: get out and vote. What makes you trust someone enough to vote for them—their policies, their character, their record, or something else? Tell us in the comments. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the Regular Guy Podcast 00:45 Election-eve predictions and voter distrust 07:30 Cartoons, sitcoms, and the TV we grew up with 09:47 Landman and blue-collar teamwork 12:31 Minnesota predictions and getting to know candidates 17:34 Trump, campaign promises, and political accountability 19:54 Veteran legislation, the PACT Act, and toxic exposure 24:11 Solar fields, subsidies, and the energy debate 28:46 Wind turbines, offshore wind, and duck hunting 33:10 Mosquitoes, billionaires, and what money changes 39:01 Richard’s shirts and the battle for closet space 41:38 How military service changed our trust 45:37 Giant legends, secondhand stories, and unanswered questions 54:13 Discernment—and one last musical detour 56:14 Go vote, closing thoughts, and Veterans Day gear REGULAR GUY SUPPLY Check out our Veterans Day gear: [https://RegularGuySupply.com](https://RegularGuySupply.com) FOLLOW 3 CLICKS MEDIA Find our platforms and stay connected: [https://linktr.ee/3ClicksMedia](https://linktr.ee/3ClicksMedia) Like, subscribe, and share the show with somebody who appreciates an honest conversation and a few questionable detours. #RegularGuyNation #RegularGuyPodcast #3ClicksMedia
SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – HIGHER INTEREST RATES, PLEASE!
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