Conversations In American Democracy

Conversations In American Democracy - Ep031

We start off with the Constitution minute and discussion of Article 9. Followed by three more questions from the U.S. Citizenship Test. This time, we get them mostly right! Our featured guest is Eric Yonce, Democratic Primary candidate for the 2026 Congressional District 6 elections. He shares a little of his history, and some of the issues he feels passionate about. School voucher system and Charter schools are discussed. We lose video just passed the halfway mark due to a dying battery, but fortunately the audio continued recording! It’s a good thing we do that! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/nOzxg3uDBUI

Conversations In American Democracy - Ep030

Mark fills in once again, with Merrill returning next week. More questions from the citizen’s Test, discussion of Article 8 of the Constitution, and the definition of violence and insurrection. Discussion of the upcoming No Kings II rally on Saturday, October 18th, and how to act and behave on that day, with “Engage, Don’t Enrage’ as the rule of the day. Be safe out there! https://youtu.be/jt4_5-L9Vog

Conversations In American Democracy - Ep 029

Merrill Shapiro is still out for the Jewish Holidays, so Mark Webb leads the group today. More questions from the Citizenship test, the government shutdown, everyone’s news gathering sources, and Trump’s abuses of power are discussed. Will be meet in the same conference room next week. Full video of this episode is at: https://youtu.be/Ryb0Alifnyw

Conversations In American Democracy - Ep. 25 Special Guest Tom Townsend

Announcements, Constitution Review Amendment 5, What does it take to overturn an amendment? Citizens test questions, apparently we would all fail! The role of the Supreme Court in our democracy. Tom Townsend talks about revitalizing the Democratic party and the expiration of the tax credits in December and what that means to hospitals and health in our community, it looks very dire, hundreds of thousand of dollars will not be forthcoming and this is money that the hospitals rely on. Attacks on the most vulnerable in our society and what that means when you say you're Christian. Hold up a mirror and have them own it! Key issues are Economic and Health. It all comes back to that. What are we doing to do about how these issues affect our citizens. Full video available at: https://youtu.be/vDuHCx9Qw1k

Conversations In American Democracy Ep028

Merrill Shapiro was not with us this week. Mark Webb filled in admirably! We continued with the Citizen's Test questions, a discussion of the ramifications of Charlie Kirk's murder, and an update of what is happening locally with the City Council and Flagler County Commission. Full video of this episode is available at: https://youtu.be/gqCPai4OWNg

Conversations In American Democracy - Ep 027 Janet Sullivan and Debra Mott of the Flagler DEC

Continuing our series Can You Pass the Citizenship test? Most of us at the table cannot. Flagler 50501 announcement of upcoming Rally and Protests dates and locations. Local announcements, Constitution Minutes - Amendment 6. Jan and Deb keep us up to date on the all the projects underway at the Flagler Democratic Executive Committee. It's an exciting time to jump in and get involved with lots of opportunities to volunteer and to donate. Flagler DEC donations to keep the office running is located at ACTBLUE.COM search for Flagler County Democrats or just walk into DEC headquarters they take cash, check and credit cards. To add your name to get their newsletter address it to: flaglercountydemocrats@gmail.com. To check your Vote By Mail status call the Flagler County Supervisor of Elections (386) 313-4170 or visit their website at: https://www.flaglerelections.gov/my-voter-info Full video of this is available at: https://youtu.be/iHz5Ltvp7J8

Conversations In American Democracy - Ep 026

Last week’s recap: End every comment with the word: Epstein! Creating petitions, getting them signed, and their effectiveness. The goal of Petitions is to educate. Advancing more on the Citizenship Test questions. Where is President trump’s 2025 Proclamation acknowledging the 1920 women’s Right to Vote. 50501 updates. Discussion of the latest Executive Order criminalizing Flag burning. Discussion of how Brown People need to be prepared when they are in public. Some candidates talked about as potentially running against Randy Fine for CD6. Full Video available at: https://youtu.be/JR2UltCOWu4

Conversations In American Democracy - Ep 024 Special Guest Jane Ruddy

Wednesday August 13, 2025 special guest Jane Ruddy. Conversations include voucher program, family empowerment, the attack against student loans, divirting education funds to activate vouchers from public schools where accreditation and school board oversight is required. Turning education into a business and the right to choose. Thinking about the long term future for education with the elimination of the department of education. Full video available at: https://youtu.be/cybxHH0V088

Conversations In American Democracy - Ep 023

An explanation of various Religious and Not-for-Profit tax structures over the years, and what the current EO means. Article 4 of the Constitution covered and explained. Updates on current Flagler 50501 activities. New to the City Council scene is the discussion of the addition of a new cement plant down Hargrove Grade. Some upcoming guests coming on Ponderings from Palm Coast. Some personal viewpoints of Mayor Mike Norris’s Town Hall meeting are discussed. Conversation then turns to the eternal need for more Democratic candidates. Further delving into the current Presidential Executive Order allowing and even encouraging religious discussion in the workplace, with an emphasis in promoting Christianity as the country’s main religion. Some insights into Flagler County Democratic canvassing efforts, including the new vote-by-mail initiative. Let’s not forget Epstein. Next Week! Full video available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/IltSM9ciWK0

Conversations In American Democracy - Ep22

We begin with a few more questions from the U.S. Citizenship Test. 50501 updates. Local recap of events of the Palm Coast City Council and local government activities by Mark Webb. A discussion of local canvassing activities like the vote-by-mail push, and the new Precinct Leader initiative. Book banning, schools, and Library discussions. Full video of this is found on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/NeHLD0jipJM