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Is ICE Necessary? Why the Anger Feels Everywhere — and Whether America Can Still Come Back Together

By PD McCloud January 20, 2026ICE, Immigration, Talking Out Loud

There’s a tension in the country right now that you can feel without turning on the news. It’s in comment sections. It’s at family dinners. It’s in the way people…

10 Important Things Senior's Should Watch for in 2026

10 Important Things Seniors Should Look for in 2026

By PD McCloud January 7, 2026Senior, Talking Out Loud

As 2026 approaches, many seniors are asking the same quiet question: What should I really be paying attention to now? Not headlines. Not social media noise. Not political shouting matches.…

Why Another Government Shutdown Is on the Table

By PD McCloud January 6, 2026Talking Out Loud, US Government

If you’ve been paying even a little attention to Washington lately, you’ve probably heard the same phrase again: “shutdown deadline.” It’s become one of those political terms that pops up…

A Golf Course, a President, and a Question of Priorities

By PD McCloud January 5, 2026Golf, Talking Out Loud

When people think about the presidency, they usually picture big decisions—laws, wars, economic plans, or speeches that shape history. Golf courses are rarely part of that image. Yet a recent…

Trump’s Pardon Spree Was Legal — But That’s Not the Same as Right

By PD McCloud December 29, 2025Talking Out Loud

The reactions to President Donald Trump's wave of pardons were swift and intense. Cable news lit up. Social media exploded. Critics shouted corruption. Supporters shouted "Justice." But what stood out…