No Doubt About It

A viral video isn’t a strategy. We open with Minneapolis and ask a harder question: how did we get to a place where leaders and media cues normalize stepping into federal operations as if it’s content? When rhetoric turns risk into theater, the most vulnerable pay the price while commentators argue intent after the fact.

From there we press into Portland’s early framing of a “married couple” and the later admission of gang ties. Words matter. So do corrections that come late and land softly. We examine how selective language inflames communities, undermines trust, and leaves...

A quiet show plan blew up the moment breaking news hit Minneapolis: a woman spent the morning obstructing ICE, then accelerated toward an agent and was shot and killed. We walk through what happened, why 18 USC 111(b) and Supreme Court standards like Tennessee v. Garner and Graham v. Connor matter here, and how rising assaults on ICE shape split‑second decisions. More importantly, we call out the civic failure of pouring fuel on fear. Leaders can cool a city or light the match—language either de-escalates or it dares people to get hurt.

From there, we zoom out...

A narco-state on our doorstep, a stolen election, and eight million people on the move—this week we break down why the U.S. seized Nicolás Maduro under a drug indictment and what that means for Venezuela, the region, and us. We start with the simple facts: the largest oil reserves on earth didn’t save a country that nationalized industry, crushed markets, and let foreign adversaries plant flags in our hemisphere. Then we follow the money and the leverage—sanctions, maritime seizures, and the pressure points that force real elections and transparent oil revenues that benefit citizens, not cro...

Fresh off the holidays, we hit the mic to tackle the stories most shows skipped—and the ones you’ll be debating all week. We start with a surprising economic beat: Q3 growth at 4.3% with consumption leading the way, exports up, and a brewing argument over tariffs and whether momentum can carry into 2026. The question isn’t just what the data says; it’s whether families feel relief when they buy groceries, check mortgage rates, or look at their paychecks.

From there we head to New Mexico’s shifting voter registration map, where a long-standing Democratic advantage is narrowi...

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Headlines say crime is down. Our streets say otherwise. We open with a stark clash between New Mexico’s governor and Albuquerque’s mayor over a $7M National Guard deployment that was supposed to clean up Central Avenue. The state says there was “lax engagement” from city leadership and no sustained impact; APD’s chief concedes Central “looks the same,” insisting effort isn’t the issue. We sift what actually happened, why metrics were thin, and what residents observe daily: encampments, open-air dealing, and little proactive policing.

From there we follow the numbers. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Operation Route...

A rough Cowboys game, one epic curb trip, and then straight into the numbers that matter: we unpack new post-election polling showing a city that believes it’s on the wrong track and still reelects the incumbent by a wide margin. The data is bracing. Crime and homelessness top voter concerns, majorities expect little improvement, and yet identity beats performance. We walk through why early decisions, negative partisanship, and team-first voting flipped what should have been a challenger advantage into a decisive status-quo win.

From there, we connect the dots to statewide prospects and national currents. If Al...

The first numbers told the story: a 16-point gap out of early and absentee voting, and a mayoral race effectively over before election night hit its stride. We don’t sugarcoat the loss or blame the wrong things. We walk through why environment beat the candidate, how a 20-point registration advantage frames the battlefield, and why quick concessions are not surrender but respect for math, volunteers, and truth. If you’ve ever wondered whether results on crime, homelessness, and quality of life can outweigh party identity, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what actually moves voters in a pola...

The next Albuquerque mayor won’t just shape city hall—they’ll test whether results still beat party colors. We dive into leaked polling that puts crime and homelessness at the center of the race, and we map the exact turnout math a challenger needs to overcome a deep registration gap. If performance has slipped across eight years, do voters choose change—or send a national message that drowns out local reality?

We also unpack a heated national debate: U.S. forces targeting Venezuelan drug boats at sea. You’ll hear the media questions that misframe maritime interdicti...

A viral hoodie prank forces a real debate on compassion, addiction, and public safety while AI memes reshape campaign tactics in real time. We also break down Minnesota’s fraud scandal and a bold plan to seed kids’ accounts with long-term, compounding benefits.

• Yellow sweatshirt stunt as political gamesmanship
• Candidate reactions and debate exchange on “Sweatshirt Gate”
• Tough-love approach to addiction and homelessness
• Personal recovery story illustrating forced treatment debates
• AI deepfakes and meme warfare entering local races
• Early voting timelines and runoff reminders
• Immigration rhetoric vs border vetting and oversight
• Minnesota social...

Headlines can tilt an election long before anyone steps into a booth. We open with Albuquerque’s mayoral runoff and pull apart how a Business Improvement District is being sold as a fix-all while downtown business owners are asked to fund cleaning, security, and repairs the city already promises. When a leader says “stop looking to politicians,” that’s not empowerment—it’s abdication with a new tax. We compare the incumbent’s record on crime and homelessness to the challenger’s approach and show how the coverage subtly shields those in power while tagging alternatives as “unclear” or “cruel.” It’s a masterc...

Prices keep climbing, patience keeps thinning, and that pressure is redefining politics at every level. We open with the cost of living crunch—how 25% higher prices since 2020 and a rise in repossessions are shaping voter mood and scaring off potential contenders in New Mexico. If you run tethered to Trump, you risk moderates; if you run away from him, you risk your own base. With Latino approval shifting and filing deadlines looming, the path gets narrow fast.

Then we pull back the curtain on a Minnesota fraud web that moved from pandemic meal programs to alleged autism se...

The numbers are brutal and they’re hitting New Mexico families right now: average health insurance premiums jumping more than 35%, with some silver plans spiking over 50%. We unpack why rates are soaring, how subsidy design can unintentionally reward insurers, and why middle-income families often get hammered despite “help.” From malpractice pressures to physician shortages and thin competition, we connect the policy dots that quietly decide what you pay and what care you actually get.

Safety takes center stage next. A new ranking labels New Mexico the most dangerous state for solo travelers, a gut punch to a touris...

Two hosts, no video, and a stack of candid emails set the tone for a fast, unscripted ride through local politics, national economics, and the way message discipline can make or break a campaign. We open the mailbag to tackle donation histories, residency rules, and the hard math of winning a GOP primary in a deep-blue state. The throughline is turnout: if the base isn’t convinced you’re one of them, you won’t get to the general—no matter how many crossover voters you imagine.

From there, we separate clouds from conspiracies. Our meteorology breakdown explains...

A cannabis mogul says he’s almost in for New Mexico governor—and we dig into why self-funding and name recognition won’t outrun the GOP primary gauntlet. We break down the three real obstacles every outsider faces: proving you actually live where you run, explaining how you made your money when the base is skeptical, and reconciling a donor history that points across the aisle. It’s a case study in credibility, not cash.

From there, we torch a viral claim that defense contractors script the weather forecast. Using real models and the logic of modern meteorol...

A budget fight in Washington shouldn’t decide whether families in New Mexico can buy groceries—but that’s exactly where we are. We open with the real-world fallout of the federal shutdown: SNAP delays for roughly 460,000 New Mexicans, TSA slowdowns, and unpaid military members, all tied up in a standoff over temporary ACA subsidies that were created during COVID. We break down how those subsidies work, who actually receives them, why insurers benefit, and what reform could look like if Congress focused on affordability instead of brinkmanship.

From there, we wrestle with the Senate’s biggest pressure...

Midnight energy, raw numbers, and a city on edge. We sat down with strategist Jay McCleskey and fundraiser Jessica Perez as Albuquerque’s mayoral race officially headed to a runoff—Keller hovering in the mid-30s, Darren White just behind him, and a wave of voters signaling they’re ready for change on crime, homelessness, and basic accountability.

We unpack why incumbents hate runoffs and how a tight, repeatable message can beat a partisan registration gap. White’s case focuses on immediate public safety moves—new leadership at APD, rebuilding recruiting, and coordination with federal partners on those arre...

Two true stories frame our Halloween special: a strange night at the Stanley Hotel with unexplained footsteps and misplaced flip-flops, and a yearlong stalking case that escalates from prank calls to an attic discovery. We share how we handled fear then and how we handle it now, with hard-won safety habits and clearer lines.

• Favorite horror picks and why we outgrew them
• Stanley Hotel lore and the fourth floor footsteps
• The elevator flip-flops and staff reactions
• Early prank calls that cross a line
• Window scraping, motion lights, and hang-ups
• The 2 a.m. call that sa...

The temperature may be freezing in our studio, but the agenda is on fire. We start with the shutdown standoff and get precise about where the logjam actually sits: Senate votes, not soundbites. If you’re watching SNAP timelines or waiting on a federal paycheck, you’ll hear the plain-English version of how a continuing resolution works, who has voted which way, and why short-term fixes shouldn’t be an excuse to freeze out families who need help right now.

From there, we head home to New Mexico and unpack the controversy around a state lawmaker’s website...

A 911 ping leads to an Albuquerque stash house with kidnapped migrants and a ransom ledger—proof that policy signals have real-world consequences. We unpack how sanctuary rules that block ICE coordination can embolden predators, why public safety must come before political branding, and what accountability should look like at City Hall. That urgency threads into a broader reality check: Britain’s step back from rapid net zero plans exposes hard limits on intermittent power, rising grid costs, and the arithmetic of energy density. Meanwhile, U.S. demand is skyrocketing—think AI data centers, electrification, and industry—while New Mexico families...

A single claim on a debate stage can snowball fast. We open with a charged Albuquerque mayoral moment, a televised fact-check, and a deeper question about access: when homelessness consumes a city’s attention and budget, who gets to see what’s really happening inside the shelters we fund? From there we trace how a New Mexico judge’s reading of the state constitution could collide with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Grants Pass ruling, reshaping encampment enforcement, due process, and the daily life of residents and businesses—especially where drug use and pedestrian risk already run high.

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We celebrate Ella’s golden birthday, then dive into the governor’s race money surge, the Albuquerque mayor debate, and why protest energy without policy goes nowhere. Crime stats, consultant spend, immigration policy, and voter homework anchor the hour.

• small-dollar donor strength versus runaway spending
• digital firms and DC consultant fees draining war chests
• Bregman’s respectable haul but heavy overhead
• Hull’s fundraising gap and missed momentum
• Keller’s tech-and-civilians pitch on crime challenged by outcomes
• sanctuary policy implications for violent offenders and public safety
• practical voter homework: read plans, check sites, vote early<...

Albuquerque stands at a crossroads—and the numbers don’t mince words. With crime and homelessness topping voter concerns and an incumbent polling under 30%, a runoff looks all but certain. We sit down with Darren White to parse the real levers of change: how to rebuild proactive policing, restore confidence in APD, and confront encampments with a plan that blends services and clear enforcement. No buzzwords, no techno-fixes-as-substitutes—just the tradeoffs, timelines, and leadership choices that move outcomes.

We get specific about what “day one” would look like on encampments, why recruitment can’t be outsourced to billboards o...

A union boss tried to turn a beloved New Mexico tradition into a political weapon—and we’re not having it. We unpack the “prison patch” smear aimed at McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, separate rumor from reality, and talk about what’s really at stake when activists target family businesses to score points. It’s a case study in how online outrage travels, how local news stepped in to correct it, and why communities should back builders over destroyers.

From there, we head into the Albuquerque mayoral race, where crime and homelessness dominate the polls. We analyze Darren White’s...

Chaos doesn’t just appear—it’s invited. We bring on former San Juan County Sheriff Ken Christensen to dig into how policy choices and political signals ripple into street-level realities, from cashless bail in New Mexico to nightly unrest outside ICE facilities in Portland. Ken shares why he left, what changed during his time away, and why he’s running again to restore order, support officers, and make communities feel safe walking to the grocery store.

We trace the timeline from the 2016 bail reform pitch to the 2017 rollout and the unintended consequences that followed: repeat offenders back on...

A quiet Albuquerque morning explodes with color as hundreds of hot air balloons drift past our backyard—and then we tackle the issues weighing our city and country back to earth. We start with the glossy claims in a high-profile mayoral ad and the real scoreboard on crime, homelessness, and empty shelter beds. From there, we explain why debate thresholds exist, how polling and fundraising shape access to the stage, and what voters actually gain when formats keep the focus on candidates with a credible path.

Then we pull the thread on policy that looks busy but so...

A funding lapse in Washington sets the stage, but the real story is how power, process, and language shape outcomes—from the Senate’s 60‑vote math to a New Mexico special session that narrows what gets debated. We open by decoding the shutdown: why a seven‑week continuing resolution stalled, how polling and precedent drive the blame game, and why markets shrugged while politicians postured. Then we zoom into Santa Fe, where a fast‑tracked agenda centers on health policy—especially a quiet but consequential shift that would remove CDC ACIP as the reference for school immunization schedules and lean on the...

The political landscape in New Mexico is heating up with the Democratic gubernatorial race between Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman taking center stage. What started as a relatively quiet contest has evolved into a strategic battle of positioning, with Holland's team landing the first significant blow by exposing plagiarized content in Bregman's ambitious 189-page policy document. This exchange perfectly illustrates their competing approaches: Bregman aggressively seeking debates while Haaland maintains a more measured stance, highlighting the authenticity questions that may plague her opponent.

Albuquerque's mayoral race presents another fascinating political study. While incumbent Tim Keller leads in...

The dangerous intersection of inflammatory rhetoric and real-world violence takes center stage in this urgent analysis of America's deepening political divide. We examine the recent shooting at a Dallas ICE facility that left two migrants dead, where the FBI quickly identified an ideological motive with shell casings marked "anti-ICE." Yet mainstream media continues to obscure these clear motivations, creating a dangerous environment where accountability becomes impossible and violence continues unchecked.

As political figures adopt increasingly extreme language—from Gavin Newsom demanding ICE agents "unmask" to New Mexico Senator Joe Cervantes comparing ICE to the KKK—we're witnessing lead...

Charlie Kirk Memorial Becomes Historic Revival as the World Honors Fallen Conservative Leader!

🚨 MASSIVE TURNOUT in Arizona as President Trump, JD Vance, Tulsi Gabbard and the entire cabinet honor Charlie Kirk at a 5.5-hour memorial service that became more revival than funeral. Erika Kirk's emotional forgiveness statement brought 100,000 people to their feet.

PLUS: We EXPOSE the REAL reason Jimmy Kimmel got suspended - and it has NOTHING to do with Trump or the administration. It's all about tanking ratings and angry affiliates!

00:00 Introduction and Apologies
02:32 Charlie Kirk Memorial Overview
04:21 Memorial Highlights and...

The political landscape in Albuquerque has reached a fascinating tipping point, as revealed by exclusive polling data that might just predict the outcome of the upcoming mayoral race. The numbers tell a compelling story: incumbent Mayor Tim Keller faces serious headwinds with his unfavorability at 52% and a striking 60% of voters saying it's time for someone new.

Crime and homelessness dominate voter concerns, together capturing over 60% of what residents identify as their top issues. Despite this, the race has become increasingly nationalized, setting up what might be the most consequential dynamic of the election – will voters prioritize their fr...

Political violence is on the rise in America as demonstrated by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and we examine how inflammatory rhetoric from political leaders contributes to this dangerous environment.

• Taking a deep dive into New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez's concerning social media post that positions himself as a victim while using divisive language
• Analyzing how politicians use fear to divide citizens for political gain
• Highlighting Bernie Sanders' balanced response condemning political violence as "political cowardice"
• Exposing Mayor Tim Keller's attempt to use taxpayer money to air his State of the City address right be...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, has shaken the political landscape and raised serious concerns about the increasing political violence in America. Charlie Kirk's death at just 31 years old leaves behind a wife and two young children, as well as a legacy of promoting conservative values on college campuses nationwide.

• Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking to 3,000 students at Utah Valley University
• The 31-year-old conservative activist founded Turning Point USA at age 18
• Kirk was known for his campus debates and commitment to free speech
• Just days before his death, Kirk warned t...

Faith, politics, and truth collide in Episode 222 of the No Doubt About It Podcast.
This week we cover the outrageous attack on prayer by Jen Psaki, JD Vance’s powerful defense of faith, Tim Kaine’s embarrassing misunderstanding of our founding principles, and a New Mexico senator’s bizarre editorial that looks suspiciously AI-written. We also break down Trump’s economic challenges, RFK Jr.’s autism bombshell, and yes — a pair of mountain lions caught on our trail cam.

⏰ CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome Back + Ella Returns 🎉
04:25 Remembering Krysty’s Mom ❤️
16:52 Prayer Under Attack — Psaki vs. JD Vance 🙏
27:44 Tim...

No new episode today — and we want to be transparent with you. Last week, Krysty’s mom passed away after a long battle with dementia. It’s been a difficult season for our family, but also a time where we’ve seen God’s hand and the incredible support of this community.

We’ll be back this Sunday with a full episode breaking down the news, but today we just wanted to thank you for standing with us through this. 

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Special Update From Mark
01:12 Krysty’s Mom’s Passing & Dementia Battle
03:22...

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is considering legislation that would ban local governments from contracting with federal agencies to detain immigrants for civil violations, potentially shutting down three detention facilities in New Mexico. Republican legislators who toured the Otero County Immigration Detention Facility found conditions to be humane and well-managed, contradicting claims used to justify closure.

• Shutting down detention centers would eliminate hundreds of well-paying jobs in rural communities 
• Previous attempts by states to limit federal immigration enforcement have failed in court
• Governor opposes Trump's deployment of National Guard for immigration enforcement
• The Governor's Mansion now featu...

🔥 Trump Sends National Guard to New Mexico | Episode 219
President Trump has mobilized the National Guard — and New Mexico is one of the states on the list. Yet our state leaders are SILENT. What does this mean for crime, immigration, and politics here at home? We break it all down.

Plus: JD Vance EXPOSES the Census scam, Gavin Newsom surges ahead for 2028, Cracker Barrel loses $100M after a woke rebrand, CBS changes ownership, and we’ve got shocking animal encounters in Angel Fire.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro & Chitchat

00:48 Commentary on Podcast Style

01:56 National Guar...

This week’s episode of the No Doubt About It Podcast is packed with stories you won’t hear broken down anywhere else.

🔥 Second Amendment Victory
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals just struck down New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period to buy a firearm—even if you’ve already passed a background check. The court ruled it unconstitutional. Mark explains why far-left lawmakers in Santa Fe keep pushing laws they know won’t stand—and why a media that never holds them accountable fuels even more bad laws. You’ll even hear a state senator cau...