Tipping Point New Mexico
Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 120
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
660 The Jobs and Processes at Election Polling Locations with Carol Gessing
On this week's interview Paul talks to Carol Gessing. Not only is Carol his mother, but Carol worked the two weeks of early voting this fall as well as over the summer during the primaries. They disc…
659 Trump Appointees and MLG's "Dream Job" plus New Work Requirements for Food Stamps and more
On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss President-elect Trump's cabinet choices and their special importance to New Mexico. Interior, Energy, HHS, and "border czar" are among…
658 Daniel Turner - Energy Issues under Trump
On this week's interview Paul sits down with Daniel Turner the Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future, a pro-energy activism organization that works nationally and in New Mexico. Paul and…
657 Election Results and the Looming Issues Ahead for New Mexico and the United States
On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss the election results. Specifically each of them made predictions about the election and potential outcomes. How did they do?
Ultimately this conver…
656 Jared Walczak of the Tax Foundation - What Can be Done to Improve New Mexico's Tax Competitiveness
On this week's interview Paul talks to Jared Walczak of the Tax Foundation. The Tax Foundation is a prominent center/right taxpayer research organization based in Washington, DC. They often testify i…
655 ABQ Journal's Call for Fundamental Change, Trump Rally, Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee Not Pleased, Santa Fe Schools Enrollment Down 25%
Election Day is here. Paul and Wally discuss what's at stake in the election. They also discuss Donald Trump's Albuquerque rally. A recent ABQ Journal editorial calls for fundamental change on crime.…
654 Redistricting, Demographics, and Election Security with Rod Adair
On this week's interview Paul interviews former New Mexico Senator, demographer, and election official, Rod Adair. They discuss the role of demography in redistricting, the redistricting process itse…
653 Trump Coming to New Mexico, ABQ Journal Calls for Change, Election Predictions and more
Trump is coming to New Mexico. What are the details and what does it mean for the election and New Mexico?
Paul voted this week. No lines but it was busy. We're in the 2nd week of early voting. You …
652 Germaine Chappelle - Update on Impacts of Energy Transition Act in Four Corners Region
On this week's interview Paul talks to Attorney Germaine Chappelle about the Energy Transition Act and some of its real-world impacts in the Four Corners area (current and prospective). Specifically,…
651 Early Voting, Taxes, Senator Opposes Charter Schools, Education Savings Accounts, and more
Flooding impacts Roswell New Mexico.
Early voting is in full swing. Find out where you can vote.
Sen. Heinrich expresses opposition to charter schools.
Details on AZ's successful ESA program.
The …
650 Erik Billinger of ACE Scholarships
ACE's mission is to advance K-12 educational freedom, with a focus on securing financial support for families so they may access the quality education of their choice. Erik and Paul have a wide ran…
649 What is a "Fair Share" of Taxes?, The Leftist "Freedom Agenda" and more
648 Trent England defends the Electoral College
On this week's interview Paul talks to Trent England of SaveourStates.org. Trent and his organization work to preserve the American Electoral College as a means of electing presidents. He is full of …
647 New Mexico's Crisis of Progressive Governance, the passing of Scott Appleman and John Arthur Smith and more
On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss the excitement of Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta and the passing of Scott Appleman and John Arthur Smith.
646 Peter Rice - Downtown Albuquerque News - Proposals for Improvement of Downtown Albuquerque
On this week's interview Paul sits down with Peter Rice. Peter is the owner and lead reporter of Downtown Albuquerque News, an online news outlet that covers downtown Albuquerque.
Paul and Peter dis…
645 New Mexico Sitting on $6 Billion in Unspent Capital Outlay with Worst Roads in the Nation
NM sitting on $6 billion in unspent capital outlay (with the worst roads in the nation).
Maxeon Solar (MLG's favorite for which she plans to give big subsidies) has announced a "reverse stock split.…
644 What People are Saying about New Mexico's Lack of Economic Freedom, New Mexicans Not Happy with The Economy and more
Last week Paul was in Dallas for a conference talking about New Mexico's lack of economic freedom with other leaders on the issue. What are people saying about New Mexico's lack of economic freedom?
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643 Conference Changes Leave Lobo Sports in Precarious Position and Housing Marketing Update - Mackenzie Bishop of UNM Lobo Club and Abrazo Homes
Paul and Mackenzie discuss the position that the UNM Lobo athletics find themselves as five teams leave the Mountain West for the Pac-12 conference. They also discuss the issues facing all UNM spor…
642 We the Living movie screening w/ Duncan Scott
We the Living will be shown in Albuquerque on September 24, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Guild Cinema. In this podcast, learn about the fascinating story about his movie which has been found and recovered and …
641 Second Trump Assasination Attempt, New Mexico Polling Data, Marianna Padilla NEW PED Secretary, Keller's Plans for Downtown ABQ and more
Trump was targeted in a second assassination attempt over the weekend. Paul and Wally discuss the details as they understand them.
Brian Sanderoff polling data released shows Harris/Heinrich leadin…