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This broadcast from Liberty and Prosperity discusses local Atlantic County issues, national politics, and cultural shifts. The group meets every Saturday morning at Sal’s Coal Fired Pizza in Somers Point, NJ. Local and Legal Issues Marty Small Trial: The speakers discussed the recent acquittal of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. They argued the case was politically motivated, comparing the situation to the legal challenges faced by Donald Trump and highlighting the difficulties of parenting teenagers in the public eye. Business Closures: The upcoming closure of Big Wally’s Furniture in Somers Point was presented as a symptom of a broader social issue. The speakers noted that younger generations often lack interest in taking over established family businesses, leading to the loss of local economic "backbones". Technology and Education Digital Learning: Based on observations of grandchildren in Florida, the speakers critiqued the use of tablets and "educational" games in schools. They argued these apps prioritize button-mashing over "persistence" and critical thinking, which they believe are the true keys to success. Media Influence: The speakers expressed concern over children's media, specifically mentioning the "K-pop Demon Hunters" cartoon. They critiqued its departure from traditional values and the perceived sexualization of characters at a young age. National Political Climate Republican Fracturing: The news of Elise Stefanik leaving Congress was interpreted as a warning sign for the GOP. The speakers described a blood-bath scenario where internal party splits between various media-driven factions make it difficult for candidates to secure nominations and win general elections. Messaging Failures: Regarding Donald Trump’s immigration policies, the speakers argued he is not receiving "credit" for enforcement because he hasn't effectively explained the why behind his actions. They compared this to Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign, suggesting that if leaders don't explicitly link policies to outcomes (like high utility rates), the public will remain s Jury Did Right Thing In Finding Mayor Marty Small "Not Guilty". TRANSCRIPT OF RADIO INTERVIEW: SETH GROSSMAN: I agree all four points you raised: #1. Political. #2. Raising Teens. #3. Government Interfering with Families. #4. Like What They Did To Donald Trump. #1. Political: I said from the very beginning, if Marty Small had been anything other than the Democratic mayor of Atlantic City feuding with a Republican prosecutor handpicked by Senator Vince Polistina, would these charges have been brought? And I kept saying to myself, no, they would not. .#2. I was a parent who raised teens. I probably didn't do what Marty Small did, but at times, I sure felt like doing it. And, and, you know, it's just a very difficult job to raise any teens, including teenage girls.  #3. I am sick of how the government interferes with parents raising children ins so many ways. It happens so often in very subtle ways.  I'm convinced that the reason the schools use all these different terms to teach, say, arithmetic or teach, any subject, they deliberately want the parents to appear stupid.  They don't want parents to say, "Oh, I can help you with your homework". They teach kids completely different methods than what we, our parents and our grandparents learned. When it comes to the sexual materials that they use to teach the kids, they tell the kids, "Your parents don't know anything. Don't trust them. Talk to your teacher. Confide in your teacher. Confide in your school nurse. Don't deal with the parents. It's all part of a systematic campaign by the so-called "educators" shove parents aside and keep them in the dark. And when parents do try to get involved, when they try to actively raise their kids the way they think is best, these "educators" use all sorts of methods to cause needless conflict between kids and their parents. So the kids get defiant and the parents sometimes feel a need for har