Published by Mark and Krysty Ronchetti
As unpleasant as it may be we would just as soon hear the truth. Mark and Krysty Ronchetti discuss politics, faith and family with the most interesting people who we can trick into talking to us.
Listen on Apple PodcastsA single headline can flip the meaning of a story, and we’re seeing that play out in real time. We start with a local New Mexico example where border water well drilling gets framed as a squabble over “credit” while the bigger question of accountability gets pushed aside. If you’ve ever felt like coverage misses the point, we break down exactly how that happens and why it matters for voters trying to track what’s real. Next, we decode the governor’s race “panic” narrative and explain why scary fundraising emails often signal strategy more than fear. We talk campaign mechanics, polling messaging, and what to watch for if a race truly tightens. Then we move to the policy story that could shape the next few years: New York City’s plan for government-run grocery stores. The promise of 30% lower prices sounds like relief in an inflationary economy, but the incentives are radically different when the state can operate at a loss, undercut private grocers, and sell the optics of a utopia before the bill arrives. We also revisit COVID trust, from Fauci’s latest heat on Capitol Hill to RFK Jr’s clash on CNN over “trust the experts” versus open debate and continued research. And because culture and sports keep colliding, we cover the WNBA’s newest self-inflicted controversy tied to trans inclusion and a team owner confronting teenage fans. We wrap with lighter “game cam” wildlife to end on a breath, then we tell you how to keep up with the show. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a rating and review if you want more clear takes on New Mexico politics, media bias, cost of living, and the stories shaping national culture. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
New Mexico is full of smart, hardworking people, so why does the state keep settling for broken systems and bottom-of-the-list outcomes? We bring in Gregg Hull, the longtime mayor of Rio Rancho and the Republican nominee for governor, to make the case that competence is a policy and that Rio Rancho’s track record can scale statewide if leaders stop chasing sound bites and start delivering measurable results. We talk through the toughest issues voters bring up first: crime, fentanyl, homelessness, and behavioral health. Hull lays out a “community solutions” approach that pairs enforcement with the resources cities actually need, and we press him on what a governor can do when local leaders claim they’ve got it handled while residents see open-air drug use and encampments growing. We also dig into bail reform and the political reality of working with a legislature that often resists undoing its own unintended consequences. Then we shift to flashpoints that shape trust in government: sanctuary city policy and immigration enforcement, voter ID and election integrity, and the CYFD controversy involving a 15-year-old sent across the border unescorted. Hull calls for a full investigation and a top-to-bottom review focused on child safety first. We close with the economic and education agenda, including eliminating the New Mexico state income tax, auditing fraud and waste, defending oil and gas as a major driver of revenue, and pushing early literacy plus career technical education so students can graduate into real opportunity. If you want more conversations like this, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more New Mexicans can find the show. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
A fraud investigator with a phone camera can shake up more than a newsroom ever could, and that’s exactly why the backlash gets intense. We sit down with Nick Shirley, the 24-year-old independent journalist behind the Quality Learing Center reporting and other viral investigations, to talk about what it’s like to work when you’re recognized everywhere you go. Nick explains why he believes first-person, on-location reporting is what audiences have been missing, how he tries to let subjects explain themselves on camera, and why exposing alleged taxpayer fraud can trigger real threats that now require security. From there, we dig into the bigger question his story raises: why do some political leaders and institutions seem more eager to stop the exposure than to stop the grift? Nick walks us through California’s AB 2624, a bill critics say could criminalize filming around certain taxpayer-funded immigration support service providers, raising serious First Amendment and freedom of the press concerns. We also talk about his experience filming in Cuba, the fear and surveillance he says he encountered, and why he’s still looking for ways to show what’s happening in places like Venezuela. After Nick, we connect the dots at home: New Mexico SNAP benefits, verification requirements, and how “kids lost assistance” headlines can bury the reality of high error rates and the need for basic accountability. We also react to USAID coverage, the KRQE CBS affiliation change and what it could mean for local news competition, the push for a February 2028 presidential primary, and a Caitlin Clark column that drew outrage for its logic and tone. If you care about government accountability, media framing, and where your tax dollars go, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
A major Albuquerque news bombshell is landing: KRQE is reportedly losing the CBS affiliate, and KOAT is set to become the home for CBS in New Mexico while already carrying ABC. That single shift can reshape what viewers watch, when they watch it, and how local journalism gets funded. We’re jumping on with an emergency update to explain what’s changing, why it’s changing, and why it matters to anyone who depends on local TV for weather, investigations, and the stories that never make national headlines. We walk through the unglamorous but powerful reality of network affiliation deals, where ownership groups negotiate with networks like CBS over dollars, distribution, and leverage. CBS still brings huge value through prime time, national news, and especially NFL games that deliver the kind of audiences local stations can’t easily replicate. When that backbone moves, a station can lose the built-in lead-ins that help local newscasts hold audience, which is a serious problem at a time when broadcast ratings are already slipping. We also dig into the fallout on both sides. For KRQE, going independent means rebuilding a full schedule and trying to keep viewers from drifting without a network engine. For KOAT and Hearst, adding CBS creates a two-network powerhouse in one building and raises questions the public should ask: how will staffing expand, how will coverage stay strong, and how will two major brands serve New Mexico without shrinking competition? If you care about Albuquerque media, local TV news, and what consolidation is doing to community information, hit play, share this with a friend who follows New Mexico news, and subscribe so you don’t miss what comes next. If this switch goes through, what do you most want local stations to protect: investigative reporting, weather coverage, or community storytelling? Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
A Democrat drops out of a governor’s race, endorses a Republican, and suddenly everyone has a hot take, but the real story is the mechanics. We break down what Ken Miyagishima’s exit means for the New Mexico governor race, why signature requirements and ballot access can be brutally determinative, and how the Las Cruces and El Paso media market complicates any “endorsement boost” narrative for Gregg Hull versus Deb Haaland. Then we pull the camera back to national politics and ask the question people keep messaging us about: who actually leads the Republican ticket next? JD Vance’s Joe Rogan appearance gives us a clean look at both sides of the coin, the best of his working-class, housing affordability, and capitalism defense arguments, and the parts that worry us when Iran negotiations, Israel, and public criticism enter the picture. We also play and react to a Marco Rubio speech that reminds us what a big, values-driven foreign policy message sounds like, and why the party may be heading toward a real split in tone and priorities long before 2028. We also hit the headlines that are equal parts serious and absurd: the Iran conflict expanding after the deaths of two U.S. service members, the case for ICE agents wearing body cameras, a legally dubious push to “arrest” Benjamin Netanyahu in New York, the Maine Senate race going off the rails, and why prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are turning Washington’s information economy into a temptation machine that looks a lot like insider trading. If you like sharp analysis with a little comedy relief, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review, what topic do you want us to dig into next? Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
A Supreme Court justice describes carrying a bulletproof vest into her home and watching her family live through swatting threats. That’s where our conversation starts to feel less like politics and more like a stress test for the country and for the institutions we rely on when things get ugly. With Michael Garofalo in the co-host chair, we talk candidly about what intimidation does to public service and why leaks like the Dobbs leak aren’t just scandal, they’re a direct hit to trust, safety, and the court’s ability to deliberate honestly. Before we get heavy, we also keep it real with the week’s most absurd headlines and what they reveal: the military’s new focus on testosterone screening and the debate over TRT, plus the Taco Bell “explosive diarrhea” probe that turns into a surprisingly practical conversation about foodborne illness, dehydration, and how fast a bad travel meal can wreck you. We also share a quick plug and a few behind the scenes notes on the Mark vs. the Mountain season finale on Pure Flix, Great American, and Amazon Prime Video. Then we zoom out to the big chessboard: data centers, the power grid, water allocation, and the AI race with China. We break down why blanket bans can backfire, how data centers may be forced to generate their own power, and how foreign influence campaigns thrive when Americans get turned against each other. We hit fresh Morning Consult polling, the midterm outlook, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and a media moment where Jamie Dimon refuses to take the Axios bait. Subscribe, share this with a friend who follows politics closely, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Two headlines hit your screen: “Worst States To Live In.” Same country, same year, totally different answers. That’s where we start, because it explains so much of the frustration in American life right now. When one list grades states on safety, education, healthcare, and economic strength, and another list quietly swaps in culture-war proxies, people end up living in different realities without realizing it. We put those rankings side by side and talk about what each one measures, what each one ignores, and why that gap makes it nearly impossible to “bridge the divide” when everyone thinks they’re holding the facts. Then we bring it home to New Mexico and the question you all lit up our inbox with: should the state eliminate the personal income tax? We read listener emails, walk through the argument for permanent tax relief versus a one-time $250 rebate, and respond to the biggest pushbacks, including the fear of a bait-and-switch that just raises taxes somewhere else. We also react to local coverage and the special session chatter, focusing on what “fiscal burden” really means when a state is running recurring surpluses and trying to grow. From there, we shift to national and global news: we reflect on reports of Lindsey Graham’s death, replay a defining moment from the Brett Kavanaugh hearings, and explain the rapid-fire process South Carolina uses to fill a Senate vacancy. We also dig into Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, using fresh reporting to ask what Iran believes it’s winning, what the U.S. can realistically deter, and how this could keep pressure on global energy and shipping. And yes, we end with Sunday Game Day, including an unbelievable Yellowstone bison incident and new wildlife camera clips that remind us how close “the wild” really is. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Groceries are up, gas is up, and a lot of New Mexico families are doing that quiet math at the checkout line, hoping the card doesn’t decline. We start with the most surprising development we’ve seen in a long time: a top New Mexico Democrat, Sen. George Muñoz, publicly laying out a serious case for reducing and ultimately eliminating the New Mexico state income tax. We read the strongest lines, talk about what “real relief” looks like, and why measuring government success by bigger reserves misses the point when working people are falling behind. Then we get practical about the numbers. New Mexico’s oil and gas revenue and permanent fund investment returns have changed the state’s balance sheet, and we break down why that matters for tax reform, take-home pay, business growth, and competitiveness with states like Texas. We also talk politics, pushback, and what it would take for enough lawmakers to actually move a bill, plus a simple step listeners can take: contacting their state representative. From there we pivot to the governor’s race reality check: Deb Haaland’s massive cash advantage over Gregg Hull, why “money shouldn’t matter” is not a campaign plan, and how TV markets and late advertising can decide elections. We also hit two national Senate stories that reveal what primaries reward: the Maine blowup around Graham Plattner and the pressure to swap nominees, plus Michigan’s Democratic split and the fear of confronting extremist rhetoric. We wrap with Mitch McConnell’s reported decline and his outsized impact on the Supreme Court, then end on something actionable for families: Trump accounts, financial education, and the power of compounding interest. Subscribe, share this with a friend who cares about policy, and leave a rating and review so more people can find us. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
A 30-year incumbent loses a deep-blue Colorado primary to a Democratic Socialist, and the clip that follows stops us cold. We listen to the candidate’s comments tying 9-11 to American foreign policy, then zoom out to the bigger story: Democratic Socialists of America candidates winning primaries, the internal fight brewing inside the Democratic Party, and whether everyday voters understand what they’re voting for when the word “socialist” is treated like a trendy label instead of a governing plan. We also tackle the argument we keep seeing in your comments: “Don’t we already have socialism?” We separate basic government services from state control of the economy, and we dig into real-world capitalism vs socialism case studies that actually happened, including North vs South Korea, post-war Germany, Venezuela, and a detailed look at how Sweden moved away from failed socialist policies toward freer markets while keeping a generous safety net. If you care about mixed economies, taxes, school choice, deregulation, and what drives prosperity, this is where we connect the dots. Then we shift to what’s ahead: polling on pride in being an American, a headline about Pope Leo XIV and a somber July 4 message, Senate races that could decide control of Congress, and Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes in girls’ sports, and campaign finance coordination. We finish with a story out of Europe that left us stunned: heat deaths and leaders still resisting air conditioning for climate reasons, plus a bear encounter video, a mountain lion sighting, and updates from Mark vs. the Mountain and our Montana college trip. Subscribe on YouTube, share this with a friend who argues politics in good faith, and leave a rating and review so more people can find the show. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
New York didn’t just pick a few new candidates, it flashed a warning about where one of America’s major parties may be headed. We break down the stunning set of Democratic primary upsets where three socialist-backed candidates win, how New York City Mayor Zoran Mandani’s endorsements reshape the map, and why we think this is bigger than “progressives beating moderates.” We get specific about what these platforms say, how they’re sold to voters, and what it could mean if the Democratic Socialists of America becomes a dominant force in more states. We also talk candidly about the thread tying these races together: Israel, Gaza, and the surge of anti-Semitism we’ve seen since October 7, 2023. We wrestle with how foreign policy turns into a domestic purity test, what that does to Jewish Americans in public life, and why this brand of activism can spill into everyday institutions far from New York. Then we shift to New Mexico and the nuts and bolts of power: a USPS proposed rule that could block mail-in ballots from states that won’t provide absentee voter lists, Deb Haaland’s plan to help select a new lieutenant governor running mate, and the uphill battle for an independent candidate facing steep signature requirements. We close with something forward-looking: why fusion energy and smart incentives could make New Mexico a national hub. If you care about elections, energy, and where American politics is heading next, listen now, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a rating and review. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
El Nino is no longer a “maybe.” We’re staring at a near-certain El Nino pattern, and we walk through what that could mean for New Mexico weather, Albuquerque precipitation, and mountain snowpack as we head toward fall and winter. We compare two very different analog years, including the huge 1997-1998 setup and the more disappointing 2015-2016 pattern, then translate the meteorology into what you actually care about: when the wettest window may hit, how the southern storm track can shift, and why early-winter timing could matter as much as total moisture. Then we turn to a front-page fentanyl story that raises an uncomfortable question about public safety and law enforcement strategy. A whistleblower alleges DEA decisions allowed massive quantities of fentanyl pills to reach Albuquerque streets during wiretap cases, while the agency argues the work targets larger drug trafficking networks and stays within DOJ guidance. We lay out the nuance, the claims, the pushback, and the part that’s hardest to sit with: how do you strike a balance when overdose deaths are climbing and every operational choice has a human cost? We also unpack the Iran situation and why it feels like policy whiplash. From the Strait of Hormuz to inspection talk to tougher rhetoric, we sort through competing messages and what “real progress” would have to include for a durable outcome. We wrap with a surprisingly heated story about vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and a bigger debate about patriotism, political polarization, and whether pride in America should change based on who’s president. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who follows weather or current events, and leave a review telling us which topic hit you the hardest. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
New Mexico’s safety net is supposed to feed families, not fuel a budget bomb. We walk through the state’s rising SNAP error rate and why the numbers are so serious that New Mexico could be on the hook for up to $173 million per year in lost federal support. We also get into what “error rate” really means, where fraud can creep in, and why accountability protects the people who truly need food stamp benefits. Then we shift to something you can feel in your neighborhood every July: pride in America. We react to polling that shows a stark partisan split over what the Fourth of July means, whether people plan to fly the flag, and whether they say they’re proud to be American. We talk candidly about culture, education, and what happens when a country starts to fracture from within, plus a few travel stories that put the U.S. in perspective. Finally, Mayor BJ Lindsey of Angel Fire joins us to talk New Mexico taxes and growth. We cover Albuquerque’s gross receipts tax proposal getting stopped, Angel Fire’s tourist-driven GRT plan for an event center, and why a major builder says New Mexico is becoming uncompetitive compared to Texas, from permitting delays to energy codes to the cost of building. We also touch workforce housing, short-term rentals, and where to watch Mark vs. the Mountain. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your take: what would you fix first? Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
A leaked, fresh poll can cut through months of rumors, and that’s exactly what we got for the New Mexico governor’s race. We walk you through the toplines and the telling cross-tabs: how Deb Haaland looks on favorability, why Gregg Hull’s biggest advantage might be that so many voters still don’t know him, and what the early head-to-head (48 to 42) suggests about the work both sides have to do. We also get honest about the national shadow hanging over a state contest. Trump’s numbers in New Mexico, especially with independents and undecided voters, create a real strategic trap for Republicans: lean in and lose the middle, or create distance and risk depressing your own turnout. From there we drill into the issues that actually move votes here at home, including Haaland’s past comments on a fracking ban on public lands and why that collides with New Mexico’s energy-driven budget, plus why “Medicare for All” language polls well even when the math gets messy. Then we pivot to Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, where the gross receipts tax is back on the table. We break down the “only half a penny” sales pitch, why gross receipts taxes are regressive, and why repeated tax and fee hikes land hardest on small businesses and working families in a state that already ranks near the top for tax burden while ranking last for median household income. We close with a quick hit on Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire on paper, what that debate says about envy politics and innovation, plus a little Sunday game cam fun and your emails. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more New Mexicans can find the show and join the conversation. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
A house build at nearly 11,000 feet is a mountain of problems all by itself. Now add grief, a scary medical diagnosis, and the emotional residue of a public campaign that didn’t end the way we hoped, and you get the real story behind Mark vs the Mountain going national. We share the announcement that our new season premieres on Pure Flix first, then later on Great American Family, and explain why this isn’t just another home building series. Yes, we’re back in Angel Fire, New Mexico chasing views, battling weather delays, and trying to finish a stunning mountain home. But the network challenged us to show what happens when life hits hard, and how faith-based family values shape the way we respond when the plan changes. We also talk openly about Mark’s ascending aortic aneurysm and what it means to face a heart health condition while cameras are rolling. Then we pivot into the headlines that made our blood pressure rise: New Mexico’s Kids Count ranking, the state’s last-place education outcomes, and the frustrating habit of turning brutal child well-being data into PR spin. We debate accountability, literacy, early-grade reading interventions, tutoring, and why school choice keeps coming up when families are desperate for better options. We also hit inflation and the CPI, what it’s doing to working families, and why slow vote counting in races like the LA mayor contest damages trust even when people argue it’s “normal.” If you care about New Mexico, education policy, election confidence, or faith-driven storytelling that doesn’t feel fake, hit play. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
California is still counting votes days after Election Day, and the longer that gap stretches, the more it invites one corrosive outcome: people stop believing the system. We start with Donald Trump’s contentious Meet the Press interview and the walk-off that followed, then zoom out to the real issue underneath the drama: election administration that drags on for days and the media reflex to defend it. Whether you think fraud is rampant or rare, we explain why slow results alone are enough to wreck voter confidence and hand every candidate a new problem they can’t message their way out of. Then we bring it home to New Mexico politics and the governor’s race between Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull. We talk candidly about the primary numbers, what they do and do not predict, and why the general election is a different animal with different voters, different incentives, and a much bigger persuasion fight. We also dig into campaign fundamentals: why voters won’t “do the work” to compare candidates, why contrast is not the same thing as insults, and how fundraising momentum dies the moment supporters feel their candidate won’t fight. We also break down the glow of a Vogue-style profile and how modern political media builds an image that can outrun policy details on crime, public safety, substance abuse, and water. From there, we hit a few fast-moving stories that reveal the same cultural fault line: performative politics in Congress, party gatekeeping failures, the Dodgers Pride hat controversy and compelled speech at work, plus an unbelievable Everest rescue and some trail cam wildlife to end on something real. If you’re tired of spin and want sharper analysis of elections, media narratives, and campaign strategy, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more people can find it. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Election night is the easy part. The hard part is what happens the morning after, when the New Mexico governor race stops being a primary and turns into a brutal contest of money, message, and momentum. We react in real time to a decisive Democratic result for Deb Haaland and a Republican surprise as Gregg Hull breaks through, then we get practical about what those outcomes signal for the general election. We walk through why Haaland's win wasn’t close, what it reveals about ideological primaries, and why “moderate” positioning can collapse when the base holds the power. On the GOP side, we dig into how Hull built a path through the biggest vote centers, why late campaign adjustments matter, and what the spending imbalance did and didn’t buy. From there, the conversation gets tactical: defining yourself early, building a statewide narrative, and preventing the race from becoming a national referendum centered on Donald Trump instead of New Mexico affordability, energy policy, and day-to-day competence. We also zoom out to key New Mexico congressional matchups, the effects of gerrymandering, and why CD2 could become a true national target. Then we compare big-city runoff math using Albuquerque’s mayoral race and the early polling out of Los Angeles, plus a blunt conversation about candidate character and polarization sparked by the Maine Senate drama. The common thread is simple: strong candidates and disciplined campaigns still matter, but only if they raise enough money to be heard. Subscribe for our continuing election coverage, share this with a friend who argues politics for sport, and leave a review with the one factor you think will decide November. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
We go from New Mexico election headlines to a frank, practical talk about midlife health, focusing on why so many women feel dismissed when their symptoms spike but their labs still look “normal”. With wellness clinician Jolene Fallhaber, we break down hormone shifts, safer weight-loss tools, and what both women and men can do to feel stronger, clearer, and more resilient as they age. • GOP governor primary dynamics and why environment and candidate matter • DOJ lawsuit over New Mexico’s anti-ICE law and the state’s enforcement threats • Perimenopause basics and why symptoms can start in your 30s • Sleep disruption, mood swings, joint pain, and weight gain as common hormone signals • Normal vs optimal lab ranges and why symptoms still matter • HRT myths, bioidentical hormones, and benefits across heart, bones, brain, skin, and hair • Testosterone for women, delivery methods, and dosing to avoid side effects • GLP-1 medications for weight loss, protein and lifting to protect muscle, and safe monitoring • Peptides explained, including safety risks of buying online injectables • Men’s testosterone, andropause signs beyond ED, and lifestyle factors that tank levels • Brain health habits tied to dementia risk, including sleep, sugar, alcohol, and creatine Please join us back here on Tuesday for our election night special with Mark and Jay. Go to our website, no doubtabout at podcast.com, sign up for our emails there. If you'd like to make a donation to our show, that's what keeps the lights on. And most importantly, the biggest thing that you can do to help us out is to like and subscribe on our YouTube channel. Hit that subscribe button. And tell your friends and your family about our show. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
A 25% undecided number this late is not “noise,” it’s the whole story. We sit down with pollster Nicole McCleskey and strategist Jay McCleskey to walk through a real New Mexico Republican primary poll for governor and what it reveals about who’s voting, what they care about, and how quickly the race can swing in the final stretch. We get specific on polling methodology (live calls plus text-to-web, 400 likely GOP primary voters, and what a plus or minus 4.9% margin of error really means), then dig into the issues driving the base: corruption in government, crime, and border security. From there we hit the candidate fundamentals like name ID and favorability and why so many voters still don’t have a firm opinion. The ballot test shows Greg Hull at 33%, Doug Turner at 30%, Duke Rodriguez at 12%, with 25% undecided, and we talk through what it takes to earn those late-breaking votes. Then we zoom out to the national environment, Trump’s tough approval numbers, and why midterms can turn into a referendum unless Republicans force a clear choice. We also debate the general election matchup with Deb Haaland, including the fracking and public lands moment that could reshape the entire campaign if Republicans prosecute the argument with discipline. Subscribe, share this with a New Mexico voter, and leave us a rating and review. What message do you think actually moves Republican primary voters right now? Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
A close primary does not just test candidates, it tests the whole campaign machine behind them. We’re in the field with a brand-new Republican primary poll and we tell you why it’s worth your time: it doesn’t just say who’s up or down, it points to what voters are hearing, what they care about, and why this New Mexico governor race is coming down to the wire. We also tee up our Sunday release featuring pollster Nicole McCleskey and campaign strategist Jay, with the kind of tactical analysis most people only hear behind closed doors. We dig into the money first, because PAC spending and late attack ads can shift a race quickly. We talk through who is funding the messaging, why primary voters respond to tests of “real conservative” credibility, and why candidates who cannot raise enough money often cannot answer hits in time. Then we break down a headline-making mistake: Duke Rodriguez using Donald Trump’s image in a way that triggered a legal warning. It’s a sharp reminder that political parody, implied endorsement, and voter trust collide fast in modern campaigns. On the Democratic side, we react to Deb Haaland’s KRQE interview on fracking on public lands, oil and gas revenue that supports the state budget, homelessness in Albuquerque, and crime policy. We get specific about where messaging gets fuzzy, why follow-up questions matter, and why some campaigns decide they are better off skipping debates altogether. We also zoom out to national lessons on what happens when Republicans cross Trump in primaries, plus a lighter detour into UFO headlines and an 80s V flashback. If you want smarter context before you vote and better political strategy analysis than cable shout-fests, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review.] Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
A three-gigawatt data center sounds like a sci-fi punchline until you realize it can outdraw an entire region’s electric customers and push real families’ bills higher. That’s why we start with Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County and use it as a window into the next decade’s fight over AI infrastructure, local consent, water use, and grid capacity. We talk through why people are skeptical, what benefits are real, and why “all or nothing” thinking is the fastest way to get this wrong. We also get practical about what a smarter deal could look like: transparent approvals, local hearings that actually matter, and conditions that protect quality of life. If massive AI data centers are coming, we argue they should add to the power mix instead of draining it, and they need credible answers on water in a dry state like New Mexico. Along the way, Ava weighs in on how AI can hurt creativity and cognitive development when people outsource their thinking. Then we pivot to politics and narrative. We hit early voting and write-in races in New Mexico, Marco Rubio’s surge in 2028 polling, and a surprising look at where Democrats appear to be headed. We also pull clips from former Washington governor Christine Gregoire on taxes, spending, and why states lose professionals and taxpayers when policy gets punitive and unpredictable. Finally, we break down two “media stink” examples, from the coverage of an elected official acting as a foreign agent for China to the way Spencer Pratt’s LA fire message gets twisted, before ending with a wild Virginia train video and our latest trail cam footage. Subscribe for weekly conversations that connect policy to everyday life, share this with a friend who’s sick of spin, and leave us a rating and review so more people can find the show. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/ Twitter: @nodoubtpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D