Every 48 hours, another American school faces a shooting threat. Lori Alhadeff buried her 14-year-old daughter Alyssa after Parkland—then refused to let it happen again. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley go deep with Lori on silent panic buttons, rapid-response training, and why funding actually matters. No politics, no excuses—just what works when seconds count and kids’ lives are on the line.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) School shootings – the stat nobody wants to hear
• (03:09) Lori’s story – losing Alyssa at Parkland
• (05:37) Founding Make Our Schools Safe
• (07:17) Alyssa’s Law – silent panic alarms that save lives
• (09:57) Real challenges schools still face
• (14:01) How Alyssa’s Law actually gets passed and installed
• (18:19) Community involvement and spotting mental health red flags
• (31:58) Tech that cuts response time
• (36:21) Final push – what parents and students can demand right now
• (38:40) What we walked away knowing

Connect:

• Make Our Schools Safe – https://makeourschoolssafe.org
• Lori Alhadeff on X – https://twitter.com/LoriAlhadeff

Kids cracking jokes mid-lockdown because active-shooter drills feel fake and the fear never lands right. Three veteran educators—Eric Stenlake, Jennifer Winters, Danielle Lysaght—pull zero punches on what’s actually happening inside schools. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley dig into mental health breakdowns, junk school food, teacher shortages, insane budgets, and why the system keeps failing the people in the room every day.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) School shootings open with Eric, Danielle, Jennifer
• (00:56) Why this convo hits different
• (04:39) Active-shooter drills—kids laugh because nobody taught fear management
• (09:22) Mental health collapse in classrooms
• (14:59) Missing health education and life skills
• (17:42) What teachers actually deal with daily
• (35:15) Security theater vs. what might work
• (56:38) Where the education budget really goes
• (01:00:49) Teacher pay, retention, and burnout truth
• (01:08:05) Martial arts, ROTC, and physical discipline ideas
• (01:28:35) School nutrition disaster and brain impact
• (01:39:21) Final thoughts—why teaching still matters

Connect:

• Eric Stenlake / Energetic Life Now – https://www.youtube.com/@energeticlifenow

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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America averages one school shooting every two days – over 1,200 in five years. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley go hard with security pros Alonzo Alexander (ex-Air Force, State Dept) and Robert Davies (British cyber legend running Total Security Global). No politics, no slogans – just raw talk on threat assessments, AI + robotics, behavioral red flags, mental health breakdowns, privacy trade-offs, and why most “solutions” are theater. This one hits different.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) A School Shooting Every 48 Hours – What Actually Stops It
• (00:57) Cold open – the real numbers
• (01:10) Robert Davies and Alonzo Alexander intros
• (01:58) 1,200+ shootings – scope of the nightmare
• (06:39) Hardening schools from the inside
• (08:39) AI, robotics, digital twins – what actually works
• (11:15) Catching the kid before the gun
• (18:15) Who’s supposed to pay for this?
• (21:41) Culture rot and societal cracks
• (52:23) Tech vs privacy – where the line breaks
• (01:01:07) Wildest new safety tools nobody’s talking about
• (01:04:48) What other countries do that we won’t
• (01:22:22) Budget fights and real priorities
• (01:42:10) Final gut-check takeaways

Connect:

• Robert Davis: stealth-iss.com

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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44% of us are one surprise bill from disaster. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley rip the band-aid off America’s real financial fragility and the everyday crises we pretend aren’t there. From healthcare shocks to education traps, they hit the systemic cracks keeping people broke and stressed. Jerremy drops his raw wake-up story, fatherhood money lessons, and why mindset actually moves the needle when everything else feels rigged.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) 44% can’t cover a $400 emergency – the stat that hurts
• (01:27) Meet Jerremy Alexander Newsome
• (02:36) College debt scare that flipped his money game
• (04:29) First trades and early wins
• (11:37) What fatherhood teaches about real wealth
• (18:31) Belief, positivity, and why it’s not woo-woo
• (25:01) The real mission behind Solving America’s Problems
• (39:39) Why your vote might matter way less than you think
• (41:04) How to make giant problems feel solvable
• (44:17) The $400-emergency family rescue story
• (49:27) Fixing the broken education machine
• (53:22) Who this show is actually for
• (58:54) Immigration, abortion, the big fights coming
• (01:04:10) Perfect day exercise that hits different
• (01:08:08) Rapid-fire with Jerremy
• (01:15:30) Wrap-up and what’s next

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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In this transformative episode of Solving America’s Problems, guest host Robyn Ivy—a life coach, medium, and intuitive guide—interviews Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley on the profound link between money, relationships, and spiritual growth. They explore Jerremy’s journey from poverty to wealth building through stock market investing, overcoming financial fears and shame, balancing masculine and feminine energies, and urgent calls for educational reform and creativity in schools amid AI’s rise. Emphasizing gratitude and positive thinking, they reveal how aligning with money’s energy fosters prosperity, healing, and societal solutions.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction and Host Takeover
• (00:34) Robyn Ivy's Background
• (01:14) The Relationship Between Money and Everything
• (03:14) Jerremy's Journey with Money and Relationships
• (05:19) Jerremy's Backstory
• (05:55) Early Influences and Stock Market Fascination
• (07:45) The Importance of Consistency in Wealth Building
• (17:22) Overcoming Financial Fears
• (22:01) The Energetics of Money and Speed
• (27:58) Balancing Rigidity and Flexibility
• (29:29) The Two Wolves: Light and Dark
• (30:26) Men, Healing, and Leadership
• (33:51) The Persistent Problem of Hunger
• (35:27) Rethinking the Educational System
• (36:05) The Importance of Creativity in Schools
• (38:11) Preparing for the Future with AI
• (41:24) Financial Wisdom and Investing
• (55:12) The Power of Positive Thinking and Gratitude
• (59:11) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Robyn:

• Web: https://www.robynivy.com
• Podcast: The Robyn Ivy Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley unpack the nuances of gun control in America, revealing why total bans fall short and targeted regulations matter more. They stress mental health's pivotal role in curbing gun violence, weaving in state-specific laws, proactive steps, and social drivers like poverty and hopelessness. Blending personal stories with data, they champion balanced policies that honor the right to bear arms while prioritizing public safety through informed, multifaceted solutions.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) America's Gun Trap: Why Bans Fail and Deeper Woes Demand Urgent Fixes
• (08:58) International Perspectives on Gun Laws
• (14:58) The Root Causes of Gun Violence
• (16:43) Final Thoughts and Future Discussions

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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Dave Conley and Jerremy tackle America's gun violence epidemic, showing how urban youth, rural residents, and veterans face distinct threats. They favor targeted interventions over sweeping bans, stressing fixes for poverty and mental health. Highlighting just three universal U.S. gun laws, they advocate for enhanced education and training akin to driving or piloting licenses, plus community violence intervention programs and tougher rules to curb crime's roots.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Gun Violence Crisis: How Poverty and Isolation Fuel America's Deadliest Divide
• (07:56) The Single Shot Rifle Debate
• (08:44) Chris Rock's Take on Gun Control
• (09:11) The Role of Ammunition Costs
• (10:26) Mental Health and Gun Violence
• (11:21) Community Violence Intervention (CVI)
• (12:45) The Link Between Poverty and Crime
• (15:07) The Need for Gun Education

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley dive into the fiery debate on gun ownership in America, unpacking cultural divides between urban and rural views on firearms. They spotlight gun violence stats, where suicides—especially among veterans—dominate, tying into a broader mental health emergency. Comparing firearm deaths to heart disease and car accidents, they call for balanced regulations and holistic public health approaches, pushing informed fixes that tackle both gun control and emotional well-being.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction and Setting the Stage
• (00:46) Trigger Warning: Guns in America
• (01:59) Cultural Perspectives on Gun Ownership
• (03:06) Statistics and Public Health Concerns
• (03:47) Personal Experiences with Guns
• (05:59) Gun Ownership for Defense and Hobby
• (12:33) Mental Health and Gun Violence

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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