Principles Over Personalities: A Global Take on American Reform (Ep. 168)

In this episode, I welcomed international business development specialist and Solutions Party founder Evan Jaqua for a fast-moving, idea-driven conversation about political reform and rebuilding trust in American institutions. Evan shared lessons from living and working across four continents, explaining why addiction to power corrodes governance and how a one-term limit—with a two-year cooling-off period before running again—could realign incentives toward service over self. We dug into his proposals for certifying and grading journalists and news outlets to restore credibility, counter AI-driven misinformation, and separate reporting from infotainment—without infringing free speech. We also talked about revitalizing Congress’ constitutional role, curbing bureaucratic careerism, and encouraging an open marketplace of ideas that lowers the temperature and elevates principles over personalities.

In the second hour, executive producer Wayne Rankin joined to preview a new project highlighting America’s founding principles through creative, short-form video vignettes on the Amendments—shot with green screen, historical visuals, and narrative storytelling. We also hit on community, faith, and service, including a trucking ministry update and plans for future collaborations.

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