Solving America's Problems
Solving America’s Problems isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey. Co-host Jerremy Newsome, a successful entrepreneur and educator, is pursuing his lifelong dream of running for president. Along the way, he and co-host Dave Conley bring together experts, advocates, and everyday Americans to explore the real, actionable solutions our country needs. With dynamic formats—one-on-one interviews, panel discussions, and more—we cut through the noise of divisive rhetoric to uncover practical ideas that unite instead of divide. If you’re ready to think differently, act boldly, and join a movement for meaningful change, subscribe now.
Episodes
erremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley close out the Trigger Warning series with a full recap of what four guests taught them about guns in America. 44,000 gun deaths a year. 62% are suicides — disproportionately lonely rural veterans. The rest is mostly young men killing each other in concentrated zones. Richie and Josiah brought the moral framework. Stephen Orr mapped the three-trigger progression. Marie Newman followed the mon...
Stronger doors, working locks, bulletproof glass — $500 million could make every American school safe. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley break down why that hasn't happened, then pivot to a harder problem: schools that don't teach. Miami-Dade has buildings at roughly 30% occupancy turning out graduates who can't read, and political resistance blocks every attempt to fix it. They debate where they disagree — check-ins, legis...
44,000 Americans die by guns every year. 62% are suicides — disproportionately lonely rural veterans. The rest is mostly young men killing each other in concentrated pockets of violence. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley recap their full guns-in-America series with guests Richie, Josiah, Stephen Orr, former Congresswoman Marie Newman, and Parisa. The throughline: this isn't a gun problem. It's a broken-men problem, a father...
Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk school safety with Paresa Noble. Dave, who helped build early social media in the late 1990s, says algorithms amplify division by keeping people crazy. He argues for the gray middle: model positivity and see constant connectivity as a generational issue kids may later view as crazy. Paresa explains Shield Our Schools unites people by seeking info from multiple angles. Most want the sam...
Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley conclude with Paresa Noble on what gives hope. They cover her origin story after Uvalde, lightning round, what they learned, bipartisan school safety measures, Dave's takeaway on priorities and anger, shame on funding priorities, getting involved as a ministry, schools without locks, and closing.
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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley continue with Paresa Noble on mental health as root cause. Dave covers social media, phones and youth mental health. They discuss the role of parents, getting parents involved in schools, the hard truth about sustained effort, and what gives you hope.
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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley sit with Paresa Noble on practical school safety as low hanging fruit. Dave shares insights on algorithms and the gray middle. Paresa describes how Uvalde led to Shield Our Schools and practical entry-delay measures. They break down costs, common security moves, controversial products, under-resourced schools, engaging school boards, overcoming resistance, and mental health as root cause.
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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk from Reno Airport about rising global tensions and the largest U.S. military buildup in the Middle East in 30 years. They call it a war of choice connected to oil, defense stocks, and political failure. They move to the Epstein network, urging financial and legal consequences for elite associations. They also address glyphosate production, illicit money flows, predictive markets as gam...
59% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, worst since the Great Depression. Former U.S. Congresswoman Marie Newman shares her take on the income gap, political corruption, and education's role. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley explore veteran mental health, government fixes, and getting money out of politics. They touch on stock trading bans and nonprofit shifts too.
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59% live paycheck to paycheck—worst since Depression. Political funding truths revealed. Summary: 59% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, the worst since the Great Depression. Former Congresswoman Marie Newman breaks down the income gap and its causes, shares her transition out of office. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley hit on political funding, defense spending, and mental health's tie to gun ownership.
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Veterans face a fatal lag in support. Self-harm attempts doubled after a 67% cut to Veterans Administration funding. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk with former Congresswoman Marie Newman. She pushes for proactive health and wellness aid for vets. They cover system inefficiencies, political corruption, and ways to cut money's influence. Discussions hit on economic gaps too.
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Gun violence doesn't happen in a vacuum—it's tied to money, misinformation, and public health. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley dive into reform with former U.S. Congresswoman Marie Newman, who shares her personal journey and holistic approach to gun ownership. They explore the role of the NRA, the influence of money, and practical solutions to reduce gun violence.
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44,000 Americans die each year from gun-related deaths, the majority suicides. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley sit down with Steven Orr to argue we should legislate psychology, not morality. Steven walks through his own history with guns. They unpack mental health failures, social pressures, media influence, and why education plus community support beat endless policy fights.
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Most gun violence comes from breakdowns in data, mental health support, and social media’s toxic effects. Education could shift the trajectory. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk with Steven Orr about rethinking gun control, confronting societal neglect, and how stronger mental health conversations plus better schooling can prevent future violence. Varied opinions clash, but the resistance to real talk stands out.
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Can AI surveillance eliminate mass shootings? Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley push Steven Orr on the real drivers. Steven ties cultural shifts and personal humiliations to gun violence. Jerremy argues school shootings could drop to zero with better data and mental health focus. Dave warns against trading privacy for safety. They tackle NRA funding, money in politics, historical gun rights, social media’s role, and surveil...
School shootings climbed exactly with social media’s rise. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk with Steven Orr about violence in media and its effects on youth mental health. Steven explains avoiding human targets in games. Jerremy asks why the mental health piece gets ignored. Dave notes the shift from a few TV channels to endless online platforms. They break down divisive rhetoric, personal humiliation, identity loss, ...
44,000 Americans die each year from gun-related causes, with the majority being suicides. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk with Steven Orr about moving past moral arguments to focus on psychological wellness. Steven shares his early experiences with firearms. They examine how mental health drives gun violence stats and why data plus responsible ownership offer clearer paths forward.
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600k Americans die from heart disease annually. 60k from guns. That gap sets the stage. Josiah and Richie share personal gun stories—protection, provision, family traditions. They push education and societal roots over quick fixes. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley stress comprehensive training, mental health support, and balancing rights with safety. Wide-ranging talk on myths, enforcement, fatherlessness, family decline, ...
600,000+ heart disease deaths a year compared to roughly 60,000 gun-related. Context matters. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley talk guns with Richie and Josiah—no fluff, just straight facts. Safety, provision, misconceptions, education gaps, triggers, hunting for meat, processed foods as a bigger killer. Responsibility and real numbers, no spin.
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85% of inmates grew up without fathers. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley sit down with Josiah Graves to unpack how absent dads fuel violence. It’s not just guns – it’s heart issues in young men driving crime, poverty, and hate. They hit faith, family decline, and why open dialogue plus real accountability actually move the needle. Timestamps:
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