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![What is birthright citizenship? (And why is it a bad idea?)](/content/images/2025/01/birthrightfeaturedimage.png)
What is birthright citizenship? (And why is it a bad idea?)
What is birthright citizenship? What doesn't it make sense for the USA? And what is Trump doing about it?
5 days ago
![Lincoln's Legacy & The Southern Burden](/content/images/2025/01/boltlincolnfeaturedimage.png)
Lincoln's Legacy & The Southern Burden
Dr. Will Bolt joins Ken to discuss Abraham Lincoln's legacy. Plus, what's the "Southern Burden"?
11 days ago
![Donald Trump's second term and Eric Weinstein's "load-bearing walls"](/content/images/2025/01/trumpweinsteinfeaturedimage.png)
Donald Trump's second term and Eric Weinstein's "load-bearing walls"
Ken examines how Donald Trump has become a dominant force in politics and why Eric Weinstein has nailed this phenomenon.
19 days ago
![The inspirational story of Zach McKay, candidate for Florence County Council](/content/images/2024/12/mckayefeaturedimage.png)
The inspirational story of Zach McKay, candidate for Florence County Council
Zach McKay, candidate for Florence County Council in South Carolina, joins Ken for a compelling conversation.
2 months ago
![A conversation with Democrat Roger Kirby](/content/images/2024/12/debatefeaturedimage.png)
A conversation with Democrat Roger Kirby
Ken has a discussion with Democrat Roger Kirby. These two don't see the world the same way, but both want what is best for the great state of South Carolina.
2 months ago
![College Football Playoff selection is broken. How can we fix it?](/content/images/2024/12/cfpfeaturedimage.png)
College Football Playoff selection is broken. How can we fix it?
Ken Ard gives his perspective as a South Carolina fan on the College Football Playoff and how Bama bias and the committee's incompetence hurt the Gamecocks' chances.
2 months ago
![Joe Biden's pardon of his son reeks](/content/images/2024/12/pardonfeaturedimage.png)
Joe Biden's pardon of his son reeks
How did Joe Biden get rich? Ken Ard examines why the outgoing president pardoned his son and the implications for the American people. Episode Sponsors: Pepsi Cola of Florence, SC Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop McCall Farms MPD Electric Cooperative Florence County Legislative Delegation Victor's
2 months ago
![NEW STUDIO + Election Recap](/content/images/2024/11/kenfeaturedimage.png)
NEW STUDIO + Election Recap
No Stoplights Podcast has a new home. Ken Ard shows it off and recaps Donald Trump winning the United States Presidential Election.
3 months ago
![Which party will control Congress in 2024?](/content/images/2024/10/2024congressblog.png)
Which party will control Congress in 2024?
Ken Ard takes a closer look at what will happen in the House and Senate races this election cycle and the implications on the balance of power in Congress.
3 months ago
![Where do things really stand with the presidential race? (Two weeks remaining)](/content/images/2024/10/electionblog.png)
Where do things really stand with the presidential race? (Two weeks remaining)
Ken Ard reflects on his recent interview with an election pollster and gives his thoughts on where the presidential race is with two weeks remaining before the vote.
3 months ago
![The man who built the mousetrap to find the "shy" Trump voter](/content/images/2024/10/cahalyblog.png)
The man who built the mousetrap to find the "shy" Trump voter
Robert Cahaly is one of the brightest pollsters in the world. He formerly served as Ken's campaign manager and now serves as Senior Strategist and Pollster for the Trafalgar Group. Nationally recognized for his work, Robert was able to identify the "shy" Trump voter and predicted
4 months ago
![Challenges and Opportunities of Rural Politics in South Carolina with Senator Kent Williams](/content/images/2024/10/kentwilliamsblog.png)
Challenges and Opportunities of Rural Politics in South Carolina with Senator Kent Williams
Ken Ard is joined by South Carolina Senator Kent Williams for an enlightening conversation on local politics in the Palmetto State.
4 months ago
![How to fix the chaotic mess in college football (NIL, transfer portal, money)](/content/images/2024/09/collegeball.png)
How to fix the chaotic mess in college football (NIL, transfer portal, money)
Ken Ard gives his thoughts on how college football has gotten to the chaotic point that it is now, and some ideas on how to better control it.
4 months ago
![SEC football officiating: Conspiracy, incompetence, or something else?](/content/images/2024/09/secret.png)
SEC football officiating: Conspiracy, incompetence, or something else?
Ken Ard looks back on the controversy last weekend in the South Carolina/LSU football game. Was there a deeper reason the officiating was so poor?
5 months ago
![SC State rep Phillip Lowe talks infrastructure](/content/images/2024/09/pollsblog-1.png)
SC State rep Phillip Lowe talks infrastructure
State of SC rep Phillip Lowe talks infrastructure, roads, water, and taxes.
5 months ago
From the Blog
![Donald Trump speaks at CPAC in 2011 (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore | Flickr)](/content/images/2024/06/GageSkidmore.jpg)
Here's how we right the course
In a weird sort of way, when King George refused to consider the Olive Branch Petition, our founders became criminals. So America, in essence, is the byproduct of a bunch of convicted felons refusing to kiss the ass of royalty. We’re all descendants of brave men and women who
8 months ago
![The forgotten day during Easter season](/content/images/2024/05/The-forgotten-day-2-1.png)
The forgotten day during Easter season
Good Friday is the day of the crucifixion of Christ. Easter Sunday is the celebration of his resurrection. What about Saturday?
9 months ago