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Will current social, political and economic conditions encourage or discourage the formation of new (or newer) movements and social systems? What do you see as a great threat or impediment to American democracy? ︎What, in your view, is the purpose of a government?  ︎Is democracy, as we know it, sustainable? Have we outgrown it, or has it outgrown us? Have you ever switched political parties or been reluctant to openly identify with a party? Why?  

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What is life teaching you now that you hadn't learned before?

Marcus from Wisconsin should be calling in at the start of the program to finish his presentation from yesterday. Then we'll continue with "Free Your Mind Friday" with other callers.

OK, it's about time we get some answers about the state of the nation.

What influences your vote or political  the most? -- Political, social or religious affiliation -- Media coverage -- Your family's political attitudes or history -- Your own self-education -- Other   Has there been a major shift in your political thinking. What caused it? How has it changed, or is changing, your outlook and actions?   What do you make of American politics right now? Where do you see things going?

Even before he took office -- even before he announced he would run for president as a far better choice than Donald Trump  -- Joe Biden was cast by his political critics as an oldager fading fast and unfit for the nation's highest office. He won't be his own man, they said. Showing of dementia and memory loss, he's often confused, forgetful and temperamental, they say, even going so far as to suggest that a coterie of political actors decide Biden's priorities and agenda, and then let Biden appear at show time to sell new ideas and programs that Biden and the Democrats want people to support. The idea is to hammar at Biden's age and his supposedly feeble mind, and to warn voters they would be making a terrible mistake to re-elect him. This is old-fashioned dirty politics -- using any strategy, no matter how base, that helps knock down an opponent.   Just the same, is the matter of Biden's mental health a  legitimate issue? What do you think?

Even as major political developments continue to unfold -- for Democrats and Republicans alike -- what do you consider the most significant so far? Why︎? How is this saga affecting your own views on U.S. party politics? Race, Class and Politics.

Today's topic: "What has changed about your political outlook in recent years? From what to what? What would you say has caused that change?

We pick up from where we left off with each other yesterday. talking about our individual and collective state of mind in light of recent developments here in the United States and around the world.

(Today's program will be free-form, featuring callers' opinions on contemporary issues.)

Glad to be back with you -- again!  Missed you so much!  Sooo, let's catch up. What's on your mind?

Here’s the promo for Leid Stories today.   It's "Free Your Mind Friday," when Leid Stories becomes an open forum for listeners' views on major issues of the day.

Here's what we're talking about on Leid Stories today: The legal and diplomatic tug-of-war over two U.S. citizens detained in Russia on drug-smuggling and espionage charges.

Here's the promo for Leid Stories today.   Solution or Symbolism? VP Kamala Harris performs an official duty as she visits Akron, Ohio, today. What is the Biden administration's response to the police execution of Jayland Walker specifically, andI about its continuing function in communities of color as occupying military forces maintaining America's race-based status quo? In what important ways will the Biden administration  change this established order?  

Here's what we're talking about on Leid Stories today. ︎Jayland Walker (Akron, Ohio) and Robert Crimo III Highland Park, Ill.): Yet another study in systemic racism and law-enforcement outcomes.

Free Your Mind Friday! 

LEID STORIES RUNSHEET  TUESDAY, JUNE 30 2022 Here's what we're talking about on Leid Stories today. ︎ Name three things you give President Joe Biden credit for, and three things you think he has failed, or is failing, to achieve.  ︎ Should Biden quit the presidency -- and politics all together? ︎ Will the testimonies of several witnesses before the Jan. 6 Committee, result in several criminal prosecutions? Will Trump be among them?   Join the conversation live on air! Call 888-874-4888 and be heard.

Here's what we're talking about on Leid Stories today.   We conclude our open forum on Juneteenth, commemorating the post-Civil War emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

Even as major political developments continue to unfold -- for Democrats and Republicans alike -- what do you consider the most significant so far? Why?   What impact do you think the hearings on the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol are having on the nation's understanding of ex-President Donald Trump's key role leading up to that day?   How is this saga affecting your own views on U.S. party politics?