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No Doubt About It
Hosted by Mark and Krysty Ronchetti · EN
As unpleasant as it may be we would just as soon hear the truth. Mark and Krysty Ronchetti discuss politics, faith and family with the most interesting people who we can trick into talking to us.
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Episode 289: If You Run For Governor, You Must Fight
4d ago00:58:18Tap to summarizeCalifornia is still counting votes days after Election Day, and the longer that gap stretches, the more it invites one corrosive outcome: people stop believing the system. We start with Donald Trump’s contentious Meet the Press interview and the walk-off that followed, then zoom out to the real issue underneath the drama: election administration that drags on for days and the media reflex to defend it. Whether you think fraud is rampant or rare, we explain why slow results alone are enough to wreck voter confidence and hand every candidate a new problem they can’t message their way out of. Then we bring it home to New Mexico politics and the governor’s race between Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull. We talk candidly about the primary numbers, what they do and do not predict, and why the general election is a different animal with different voters, different incentives, and a much bigger persuasion fight. We also dig into campaign fundamentals: why voters won’t “do the work” to compare candidates, why contrast is not the same thing as insults, and how fundraising momentum dies the moment supporters feel their candidate won’t fight. We also break down the glow of a Vogue-style profile and how modern political media builds an image that can outrun policy details on crime, public safety, substance abuse, and water. From there, we hit a few fast-moving stories that reveal the same cultural fault line: performative politics in Congress, party gatekeeping failures, the Dodgers Pride hat controversy and compelled speech at work, plus an unbelievable Everest rescue and some trail cam wildlife to end on something real. If you’re tired of spin and want sharper analysis of elections, media narratives, and campaign strategy, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more people can find it.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Transcribe →Episode 288: Deb Haaland Dominates As Gregg Hull Surprises In GOP Governor Primary
1w ago00:46:59Tap to summarizeElection night is the easy part. The hard part is what happens the morning after, when the New Mexico governor race stops being a primary and turns into a brutal contest of money, message, and momentum. We react in real time to a decisive Democratic result for Deb Haaland and a Republican surprise as Gregg Hull breaks through, then we get practical about what those outcomes signal for the general election.We walk through why Haaland's win wasn’t close, what it reveals about ideological primaries, and why “moderate” positioning can collapse when the base holds the power. On the GOP side, we dig into how Hull built a path through the biggest vote centers, why late campaign adjustments matter, and what the spending imbalance did and didn’t buy. From there, the conversation gets tactical: defining yourself early, building a statewide narrative, and preventing the race from becoming a national referendum centered on Donald Trump instead of New Mexico affordability, energy policy, and day-to-day competence.We also zoom out to key New Mexico congressional matchups, the effects of gerrymandering, and why CD2 could become a true national target. Then we compare big-city runoff math using Albuquerque’s mayoral race and the early polling out of Los Angeles, plus a blunt conversation about candidate character and polarization sparked by the Maine Senate drama. The common thread is simple: strong candidates and disciplined campaigns still matter, but only if they raise enough money to be heard.Subscribe for our continuing election coverage, share this with a friend who argues politics for sport, and leave a review with the one factor you think will decide November.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Transcribe →Episode 286: HEALTH SPECIAL You Can Feel Better Than “Normal” As You Age
2w ago00:55:09Tap to summarizeWe go from New Mexico election headlines to a frank, practical talk about midlife health, focusing on why so many women feel dismissed when their symptoms spike but their labs still look “normal”. With wellness clinician Jolene Fallhaber, we break down hormone shifts, safer weight-loss tools, and what both women and men can do to feel stronger, clearer, and more resilient as they age. • GOP governor primary dynamics and why environment and candidate matter • DOJ lawsuit over New Mexico’s anti-ICE law and the state’s enforcement threats • Perimenopause basics and why symptoms can start in your 30s • Sleep disruption, mood swings, joint pain, and weight gain as common hormone signals • Normal vs optimal lab ranges and why symptoms still matter • HRT myths, bioidentical hormones, and benefits across heart, bones, brain, skin, and hair • Testosterone for women, delivery methods, and dosing to avoid side effects • GLP-1 medications for weight loss, protein and lifting to protect muscle, and safe monitoring • Peptides explained, including safety risks of buying online injectables • Men’s testosterone, andropause signs beyond ED, and lifestyle factors that tank levels • Brain health habits tied to dementia risk, including sleep, sugar, alcohol, and creatine Please join us back here on Tuesday for our election night special with Mark and Jay. Go to our website, no doubtabout at podcast.com, sign up for our emails there. If you'd like to make a donation to our show, that's what keeps the lights on. And most importantly, the biggest thing that you can do to help us out is to like and subscribe on our YouTube channel. Hit that subscribe button. And tell your friends and your family about our show. Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Transcribe →Episode 285: ***EXCLUSIVE***Primary Poll With Famed Pollster Nicole McCleskey
3w ago00:51:12Tap to summarizeA 25% undecided number this late is not “noise,” it’s the whole story. We sit down with pollster Nicole McCleskey and strategist Jay McCleskey to walk through a real New Mexico Republican primary poll for governor and what it reveals about who’s voting, what they care about, and how quickly the race can swing in the final stretch.We get specific on polling methodology (live calls plus text-to-web, 400 likely GOP primary voters, and what a plus or minus 4.9% margin of error really means), then dig into the issues driving the base: corruption in government, crime, and border security. From there we hit the candidate fundamentals like name ID and favorability and why so many voters still don’t have a firm opinion. The ballot test shows Greg Hull at 33%, Doug Turner at 30%, Duke Rodriguez at 12%, with 25% undecided, and we talk through what it takes to earn those late-breaking votes.Then we zoom out to the national environment, Trump’s tough approval numbers, and why midterms can turn into a referendum unless Republicans force a clear choice. We also debate the general election matchup with Deb Haaland, including the fracking and public lands moment that could reshape the entire campaign if Republicans prosecute the argument with discipline.Subscribe, share this with a New Mexico voter, and leave us a rating and review. What message do you think actually moves Republican primary voters right now?Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Transcribe →Episode 284: In Big Boy Political Races You have To Attack To Win!
3w ago00:52:12Tap to summarizeA close primary does not just test candidates, it tests the whole campaign machine behind them. We’re in the field with a brand-new Republican primary poll and we tell you why it’s worth your time: it doesn’t just say who’s up or down, it points to what voters are hearing, what they care about, and why this New Mexico governor race is coming down to the wire. We also tee up our Sunday release featuring pollster Nicole McCleskey and campaign strategist Jay, with the kind of tactical analysis most people only hear behind closed doors.We dig into the money first, because PAC spending and late attack ads can shift a race quickly. We talk through who is funding the messaging, why primary voters respond to tests of “real conservative” credibility, and why candidates who cannot raise enough money often cannot answer hits in time. Then we break down a headline-making mistake: Duke Rodriguez using Donald Trump’s image in a way that triggered a legal warning. It’s a sharp reminder that political parody, implied endorsement, and voter trust collide fast in modern campaigns.On the Democratic side, we react to Deb Haaland’s KRQE interview on fracking on public lands, oil and gas revenue that supports the state budget, homelessness in Albuquerque, and crime policy. We get specific about where messaging gets fuzzy, why follow-up questions matter, and why some campaigns decide they are better off skipping debates altogether. We also zoom out to national lessons on what happens when Republicans cross Trump in primaries, plus a lighter detour into UFO headlines and an 80s V flashback.If you want smarter context before you vote and better political strategy analysis than cable shout-fests, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review.]Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Transcribe →Episode 283: Project Jupiter And The Coming Fight Over AI Infrastructure
4w ago00:57:58Tap to summarizeA three-gigawatt data center sounds like a sci-fi punchline until you realize it can outdraw an entire region’s electric customers and push real families’ bills higher. That’s why we start with Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County and use it as a window into the next decade’s fight over AI infrastructure, local consent, water use, and grid capacity. We talk through why people are skeptical, what benefits are real, and why “all or nothing” thinking is the fastest way to get this wrong. We also get practical about what a smarter deal could look like: transparent approvals, local hearings that actually matter, and conditions that protect quality of life. If massive AI data centers are coming, we argue they should add to the power mix instead of draining it, and they need credible answers on water in a dry state like New Mexico. Along the way, Ava weighs in on how AI can hurt creativity and cognitive development when people outsource their thinking. Then we pivot to politics and narrative. We hit early voting and write-in races in New Mexico, Marco Rubio’s surge in 2028 polling, and a surprising look at where Democrats appear to be headed. We also pull clips from former Washington governor Christine Gregoire on taxes, spending, and why states lose professionals and taxpayers when policy gets punitive and unpredictable. Finally, we break down two “media stink” examples, from the coverage of an elected official acting as a foreign agent for China to the way Spencer Pratt’s LA fire message gets twisted, before ending with a wild Virginia train video and our latest trail cam footage. Subscribe for weekly conversations that connect policy to everyday life, share this with a friend who’s sick of spin, and leave us a rating and review so more people can find the show.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Transcribe →Episode 282: GOP Governor Race Heats Up
May 1100:51:45Tap to summarizeThe quiet part of New Mexico politics is over. Mark and Krysty dig into the Republican race for governor as it starts to heat up, using the most revealing moments from a Legacy Church candidate forum where each contender gets a true “hot seat” question. We listen to the toughest hits, then break down what the answers actually mean in a primary where sound bites travel faster than context, and where the general election story is already being written.We unpack Doug Turner’s response to criticism over COVID-era funding and why a defensible explanation can still become a devastating attack line. We also look at Greg Hull’s fundraising problem, the hard math of campaign money, and the uncomfortable question every candidate eventually faces: do you have the fire in the belly to take incoming shots and still win? From there, we react to Duke Rodriguez’s explanation for donating to Democrats, plus Turner’s decision to lean into Zorro Ranch and the Epstein headlines as an accountability message.Then we zoom out to the national battlefield: an NRCC polling memo that suggests New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District could be closer than people think, and a redistricting and gerrymandering arms race playing out in places like Tennessee and Virginia. We close with a sobering YouGov poll on political violence and why leaders have to draw a clear line before the numbers get worse.Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a rating and review. And if you’ve got questions for our upcoming health and wellness expert on perimenopause, postmenopause, men’s health, GLPs, HRT, or testosterone, email us so we can put your question on the mic.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Transcribe →Episode 281: We Ask Whether Tough Love Can Fix Homelessness
May 701:00:14Tap to summarizeA governor in a custom jockey uniform at the Kentucky Derby sounds like harmless fun until you realize it’s also a window into how leaders think about optics, seriousness, and whether anyone around them is willing to say “maybe don’t.” We start there because the moment is so absurd it’s unforgettable, and then we pivot to what’s happening back home in Albuquerque where the stakes are a lot higher than a viral photo.We dig into the Albuquerque City Council vote to create “enhanced service and safety zones” that ban sitting, sleeping, or lying on sidewalks after a written warning, with potential fines and jail time. It’s a conversation about homelessness policy, public safety, and what compassion actually looks like when downtown businesses are cleaning up human waste and residents feel like the rules no longer apply. We talk through the bipartisan angles, the enforcement questions, and why “do nothing” can become the cruelest option.From there, we head to Washington for a communications masterclass. Marco Rubio steps into the press room with an ease that’s hard to fake, and we unpack why it works, especially when he talks about Iran by separating the Iranian people from the regime. We also look at the latest reporting on U.S. and Iran negotiations, how energy prices pressure decision-making, and why messaging can either calm a crisis or inflame it. Then we hit the future: AI-generated political videos that are already reshaping campaigns, and the Politico reporting on the quiet Republican effort to flip John Fetterman, complete with the weirdly human “high school cafeteria” dynamics of the Senate.If you like smart takes on politics, media, and culture with real-life Albuquerque context, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the conversation.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Transcribe →Episode 280: The Undecided GOP Governor Race
May 300:58:06Tap to summarizeForty percent undecided with early voting days away is not a “settling” primary, it’s a scramble. We walk through the latest Albuquerque Journal poll in the New Mexico Republican governor race and explain why the usual rules shift when nobody has enough money to “drop the hammer.” From Albuquerque name ID to regional splits, we map what actually moves votes in a low-information statewide primary.Then we get specific about messaging. We react to Doug Turner’s polished introduction ad, Duke Rodriguez’s crime ad, and the fresh wave of attacks via PAC mailers and campaign texts. We also talk candidly about endorsements, why we don’t treat them as magic, and what a smart late-game strategy should look like when time is short and attention is scarce.The back half of the show pulls lessons from beyond New Mexico. We break down Spencer Pratt’s surprising Los Angeles mayor ad and what it teaches about emotional connection, shift to Iran and the oil pressure strategy that may be working even as politics and gas prices complicate the story, and hit the Spirit Airlines meltdown through the lens of competition, mergers, and airfare prices. We close with a data-driven look at how millennial dads spend more time with their kids than past generations, plus a quick family trip update, listener mail, and game camera moments with elk and bears. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a rating and review so more people can find us.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Transcribe →Episode 279: Shock Poll Leaked To No Doubt About It!
Apr 3001:00:15Tap to summarizeA leaked poll can do what campaign ads can’t: force an honest look at what voters actually believe. We walk through fresh numbers on the New Mexico Democratic primary, including favorability for Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman, what negative hits do to both candidates, and why the topline “horse race” stays stubbornly stable even when the messaging gets louder.Then we dig into the most revealing section of the poll: oil and gas, fracking, and the New Mexico state budget. A huge share of Democratic voters know the state relies on energy revenue and many even approve of in-state drilling, yet support spikes for a fracking ban until the questions connect the dots to schools, roads, and health care. We talk about how wording, PR stigma, and basic voter education shape outcomes and why energy policy debates in New Mexico always end up being budget debates. We also touch the land commissioner race and why public lands, water rights, and regulation make that office far more powerful than most people realize.From politics we jump to the sky: Mark’s weather desk breaks down NOAA probabilities and why a fast-forming, extremely strong El Nino could reshape storm track, snowpack, monsoon strength, and fire danger. We close with a deeper cultural thread about trust across generations, the mental health cost of screen-first life, the pull of community and faith, and an unforgettable Ben Sasse soundbite on family, mortality, and belief. Subscribe, share this with a friend in New Mexico, and leave a rating and review. What part of the poll surprised you most?Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
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