The American Pulse E25: We are Blessed

E25: We are Blessed with Special Guest Mike Oster

 

E25 Introduction

Hello listeners and thank you for tuning into the American Pulse. We are coming off a long sabbatical (thank you for you patience as we figure all this out) and are back at the microphone with a slightly different format and a different sort of rhythm.

We will be doing episodes once a month for 2026 with a caveat. If anyone on my team at KCGOP feels we need to get on the mic and talk to WE THE PEOPLE, then that is exactly what we will do. If these times have taught us anything, it’s the necessity to be grounded in principle yet flexible in our minds and execution. What is God asking of us right now? is, I believe, a great question for both myself and the collective.

And we will have some of the same elements in that I will write the opening piece and conduct the interviews with our esteemed guests. However, we have added something new in that our intrepid, inspiring leader KCGOP Chairwoman Jolie Lansdowne will do the final piece to bring it together but also to offer blessings and grace to WE THE PEOPLE, something that is a clear gift of hers and evident to all who have watched her lead.

I am excited for The American Pulse to be a clear signal amongst the noise and choppy waters we are certain to face in 2026. I continue to feel blessed and honored to walk this path with all of you. Before we get to our EXCELLENT guest today (I really loved speaking with this man), our conversation brought two quotes to mind that I thought were relevant for today’s episode.

The first in my Scottish theologian Ian Maclaran who said:

“Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”

And the other is by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes who said:

“Do not lose heart, we were made for these times.” 

It’s sure good to be back, you Patriots. Now a word from our sponsor and on to our interview. Enjoy.

AP25 Mike Oster Bio

My guest today is retired Brigadier General Mike Oster. Mike is a nationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and performance excellence coach with a mission to help people and organizations live in a place where Excellence becomes their Average. He served 36 years in the South Dakota Army National Guard, rising from enlisted soldier to Brigadier General and is a combat veteran of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Here is my interview with Mike Oster.

APE25 Final Thoughts

 I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. What great tools Mike offered to help us navigate 2026. For all the good people who love our nation and want to do their part, come join us on March 14th at our Lincoln Day Dinner at the Newcastle Golf Course. Or just go to www.kcgop.org to sign up for our newsletter, lend support to the cause, or find a LD meeting that you can attend.

And now for our last segment, a few words from our Chairwoman Jolie Lansdowne.

The American Pulse E24: Safe Cities and Common Sense

E24: Safe Cities and Common Sense

 

E24 Introduction

You see a lot of angst around the deployment of federal troops to assist cities in their efforts to clean up the crime, arrest cartel leaders, and address the safety concerns we all see and feel in our mostly-liberal leaning cities.

And it’s an interesting dynamic to have all the cities Democrat leaders resist the efforts of the Trump Administration to assist cities like Seattle and Portland, for instance.

Will we see federal troops in Seattle in the near future? Most likely. They are already in Portland helping ICE with deportations. What will be the result of this? One question is this: Do you think that Donald Trump wants a strong America with safe cities for its citizens? I do. He has spoken about it many times and is (as usual) backing it up with his actions.

Or do you think that Trump wants our cities to continue to deteriorate. A visual and dramatic deterioration that has most of us (regardless of political orientation) alarmed and on edge.

My faith is in Trump and these moves being made. He has stated on numerous occasions that we have a huge drug cartel problem in our cities. The ICE arrests and the federal troops will certainly focus on this issue as a top priority.

The Democrats in power in these cities look foolish trying to beg off help. Mayor Harrell is already looking as such. My question to Mayor Harrell is this: when you look in the mirror and have an honest moment with yourself, do YOU even believe that you don’t need help with this? C‘mon man, be honest. You need help Bruce.

I loved this conversation with my guest today. We cover all sorts of things. Enjoy the interview.

Victoria Palmer Bio 

My guest today is Victoria Palmer. Victoria is a woman who exemplifies courage and strength and is a long-time citizen leader, first with the Medical Freedom marches here in Seattle and now on the KCGOP Executive Board and serves as our Marketing and Communications leader. Here is my interview with Victoria Palmer. 

AP24 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did with the always inspiring Victoria Palmer. To get connected to all that is happening here locally for conservatives, centrists, and Kennedy liberals who have had enough already, go to www.kcgop.org and make a small donation to subscribe to our newsletter. Our website is full of information for WE THE PEOPLE and we are here to serve YOU. Thank you listeners and we’ll see you next time on The American Pulse.

The American Pulse E23: America, We Can Clear the Skies

E23: America, We Can Clear the Skies w Special Guest

Mark Herr

 

E23 Introduction

Well, we were all set for this interview and, as fate would have it, we had some tech difficulties (from my end) and had to postpone. And in the meantime, our beloved brother Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Murdered in front of his wife and young daughters.

To me, Charlie represented so many wonderful American attributes. He was unbelievably courageous, he inspired and led others, he was a Christian who wore his faith on his sleeve. And he LOVED America!

He loved all of it and could articulate this love with a wonderful blend of articulation, spirit, and humor. He was a stand for an America that could debate our differences. Where BOTH sides were heard and seen. It would be easy for the left to simply demonize him and call him names. This reflexive approach misses the larger context that Charlie and his legacy are pointing to. Something my guest eloquently expresses.

America is hurting right now. By ALL accounts. Everyone can sense that the nation has entered into a new phase. What will w all choose? What will you choose?

Like all entrenched conflicts, the nation is holding a collective trauma. That we have been disconnected and disregared by our fellow brothers and sisters. By our fellow AMERICANS. Nothing has seemed to heal this divide and now we have lost one of your bravest and brightest.

There is something about the episode today and my guest that stirred something in me. A missing piece that I personally have not been able to quite put my finger on.

See if you can see yourselves in today’s conversation. And I join you in prayer that America will do her work to clear the skies for ourselves, our children, and future generations. Enjoy the conversation.

 Mark Herr Bio-

 My guest today is Mark Herr. Mark is a military veteran, the co-author of the book Speaking the Language of Liberty, a family man, and the founder of The Center for Self Governance. An organization making a huge impact on the way Americans heal and see a better way forward…for all of us. Here is my interview w Mark Herr.

E23 Final Thoughts

I really loved this conversation and was moved my Mark’s mission and words. You can find him at www.centerforselfgovernance.com with all sorts of great classes and workshops.

Mark and the Center for Self Governance will be right here in King County on Sept 27th. From 9am-4pm at a place called the Claw of Enumclaw, right here in Enumclaw. Suggested donation is only $20 and bring your laptop to get the most out of it.

Go get yourself some new tools for the important next chapters in our great nation.

 

The American Pulse E22: Be Who You Are

E22: Be Who You Are with Special Guest Jim Rosemary

 

E22 Introduction

Whenever I talk to everyday Americans, like my guest today, I am reminder how Americans of all political stripes share so many common values. We all want safe, thriving communities to live and raise families in. Talk to anyone in your neighborhood and you’ll see this is true.

Yet, the mainstream media who represents the Globalist Agenda, simply will not recognize all of the common ground we share with Americans who vote differently than we do.

The more conversations I have, the more convinced I have become that, to truly unite Americans, more and more of us need to have the courage to have conversations with Americans across the political spectrum.

I would like to raise the bar on the American Pulse. My original intention was to have Democrats, Liberals, Centrists, and Conservatives on the show. But I have yet to be able to talk to a Democrat. I have only asked two but the response after looking at the show notes was no.

But I am going to renew my efforts. I don’t want to turn the Pulse into a debate forum. That is not my style. But to truly ask liberals and others on to better understand their values would be outstanding I think. As American Pulse listeners please send us any ideas for this. Who do you know who is NOT a die-hard Republican that may be game to come on the show? They will be treated with the utmost respect and never belittled or embarrassed, I promise you.

Thank you listeners and now on to this good interview.

Jim Rosemary Bio

My guest today is Jim Rosemary. Jim is the owner and CEO of New Tech Web, a company focused on website development and internet marketing. Jim is a father and grandfather and the Chairman of LD 47 right here in King County. Here is my interview with Jim Rosemary.

E22 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Jim is so insightful on how to unite Americans, isn’t he. Let’s all take a deep breath, step into our courage (which is an American trait btw) and go open ourselves to new people. Thank you listeners and we’ll see you next time on The American

The American Pulse E21: We Build This Together

E21: We Build This Together w Special Guest Jolie Lansdowne

 

E21 Introduction

For any sort of meaningful, long-lasting change to occur (and this is true for people as well as oranizations) what is generally required is vision and a sense of what is possible, action towards that vision, and patience and faith. Change is not often instantaneous.

With something as unwieldy as politics, all of this is doubly so. We cast our vision, enroll others in our inspired vision, roll up our sleeves, and then make adjustments.

All of this is akin to gardening or working out for optimal health or spending time at the dojo, honing our craft. And like spending time at the dojo, our efforts are amplified and supported by those training side-by-side with us.

Which brings us to today’s guest, another fine chat with our leader KCGOP Chairwoman Jolie Lansdowne. Enjoy the interview!

Jolie Lansdowne Bio

My guest today is Jolie Landsdowne. Jolie was elected and serves as the King County GOP Chairwoman. Jolie is a a wife and mother (who homeschooled kids for 20 years, a local business owner, and a woman who believes that engagement in local government is one of the most effective ways we can impact positive change for our next generation. Here is my interview with Jolie Landsdowne.

AP21 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did with the always inspiring and gracious KCGOP Chairwoman Jolie Lansdowne. To get connected, you can go to our great new website at www.kcgop.org and you can find your district and your LD chair, come to your next meeting, or even just donate or subscribe to our informative newsletter. Every little bit helps and it takes a village to save our village. Thank you for tuning in and we’ll see you next time on The American Pulse.