Cleveland Browns Stadium Controversy

Common Sense Ohio

Should taxpayers fund the construction of new sports stadiums? What parallels can be drawn from past situations like the Columbus Blue Jackets’ stadium?

We dive into a range of hot topics, including Jim Jordan's staunch defense of free speech, bolstered by unlikely allies like Matt Taibbi and Elon Musk. We'll also examine Musk's evolving political stance and the criticisms surrounding Tesla's government subsidies.

Next, we shift gears to local matters, scrutinizing the Cleveland Browns' ambitious $1.2 billion taxpayer-funded stadium project and the motivations behind it. We question the ethics of public funding for sports venues and draw parallels to past cases involving the Blue Jackets.

We'll also touch on the latest developments in national politics, focusing on Kamala Harris's campaign tactics and the implications of voter ID laws. Plus, we discuss controversial topics like censorship, government influence on private businesses, and the emergence of alternative social media platforms.

Finally, we get into historical and current military matters, from the execution of Nazi saboteurs during World War II to modern debates over handling prisoners of war and terrorist suspects.

Common Sense Moments

00:00 World War 2 facts, history major's insights

05:31 Six executed, two sentences commuted, war implications.

14:43 Unauthorized plea deal, general fired, decision reversed.

18:19 Handling information on terrorism post-9/11 becomes politicized.

24:29 Ohio congressman reveals 99 terrorists entered US.

31:53 Ohio Secretary of State purges voter rolls.

37:51 World Federation of Advertisers dissolved GARM organization.

39:30 Claiming election reform as hate speech threatens discourse.

47:53 Jim Jordan praises decision as victory for oversight.

51:51 Interest in lakefront real estate and development plans.

58:02 Fear of left-wing politician winning election.

01:00:27 Uncertain about outcome, hoping for Congress split.

Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.

Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.

Brett Johnson is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.

Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.

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