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Her platform, Power in Policy, focuses on helping women become boldly active in civic engagement, whether that means connecting them with local leaders or simply being a trusted resource when they feel ignored.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6760085/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>News</category><copyright>Copyright Real Media Works</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg</url><title>RMW - Mrs Monet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:15:14 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Real Media Works</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Monet Flores-Bacs is the current Mrs. Arizona America of 2025. Her platform, Power in Policy, focuses on helping women become boldly active in civic engagement, whether that means connecting them with local leaders or simply being a trusted resource...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monet Flores-Bacs is the current Mrs. Arizona America of 2025. Her platform, Power in Policy, focuses on helping women become boldly active in civic engagement, whether that means connecting them with local leaders or simply being a trusted resource when they feel ignored.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="News"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><podcast:funding url="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">Support the podcast!</podcast:funding><item><title>Is the Draft Constitutional? A Deep Dive into America’s Duty</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-draft-constitutional-a-deep-dive-into-america-s-duty--69101384</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet and Colten explore the complexities of the military draft in the United States. While the Supreme Court has upheld its constitutionality, they take a deeper look at the nuances—examining civic responsibility, individual rights, and the modern debates that make the draft one of America’s most complicated constitutional questions.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69101384</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:30:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69101384/mm_ep_16_1.mp3" length="56748126" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7bd1d49b-0836-4b4a-a889-1db10fd3db25/7bd1d49b-0836-4b4a-a889-1db10fd3db25.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7bd1d49b-0836-4b4a-a889-1db10fd3db25/7bd1d49b-0836-4b4a-a889-1db10fd3db25.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7bd1d49b-0836-4b4a-a889-1db10fd3db25/7bd1d49b-0836-4b4a-a889-1db10fd3db25.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Monet and Colten explore the complexities of the military draft in the United States. While the Supreme Court has upheld its constitutionality, they take a deeper look at the nuances—examining civic responsibility, individual rights,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet and Colten explore the complexities of the military draft in the United States. While the Supreme Court has upheld its constitutionality, they take a deeper look at the nuances—examining civic responsibility, individual rights, and the modern debates that make the draft one of America’s most complicated constitutional questions.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2364</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bacs,civic,colten,court,draft,individual,military,monet,mrs,politics,responsibility,rights,states,supreme,united</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Affordability Crisis: Is It Really Just the Iced Coffee?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/affordability-crisis-is-it-really-just-the-iced-coffee--69101367</link><description><![CDATA[Monet brings Colten Bacs and Jonathan Soto to the table for a lively round-table conversation on why everything feels more expensive. They break down how rising costs are impacting young Americans, why pursuing the American Dream feels harder than ever, and how the decline of free-market principles and true capitalism is contributing to today’s affordability crisis.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69101367</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:09:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69101367/mm_ep_15.mp3" length="53944432" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/807c1c64-d816-41ab-8eba-ad7fc3a00d15/807c1c64-d816-41ab-8eba-ad7fc3a00d15.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/807c1c64-d816-41ab-8eba-ad7fc3a00d15/807c1c64-d816-41ab-8eba-ad7fc3a00d15.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/807c1c64-d816-41ab-8eba-ad7fc3a00d15/807c1c64-d816-41ab-8eba-ad7fc3a00d15.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Monet brings Colten Bacs and Jonathan Soto to the table for a lively round-table conversation on why everything feels more expensive. They break down how rising costs are impacting young Americans, why pursuing the American Dream feels harder than...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monet brings Colten Bacs and Jonathan Soto to the table for a lively round-table conversation on why everything feels more expensive. They break down how rising costs are impacting young Americans, why pursuing the American Dream feels harder than ever, and how the decline of free-market principles and true capitalism is contributing to today’s affordability crisis.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2248</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affordability,american,bacs,capitalism,colten,costs,crisis,dream,economics,economy,free-market,jonathan,monet,mrs,politics,principles,rising,soto</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Strategic Plays in the Middle East</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/strategic-plays-in-the-middle-east--68747899</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet and Colten unpack the latest developments between the President and emerging partnerships in the Middle East. They explore whether these alliances represent smart strategic moves or if the U.S. should be more cautious about trusting new regional partners.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68747899</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:19:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68747899/mm_eps_14.mp3" length="64248837" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/355fdae6-a5d8-47ab-b258-b19274725aa0/355fdae6-a5d8-47ab-b258-b19274725aa0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/355fdae6-a5d8-47ab-b258-b19274725aa0/355fdae6-a5d8-47ab-b258-b19274725aa0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/355fdae6-a5d8-47ab-b258-b19274725aa0/355fdae6-a5d8-47ab-b258-b19274725aa0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Monet and Colten unpack the latest developments between the President and emerging partnerships in the Middle East. They explore whether these alliances represent smart strategic moves or if the U.S. should be more cautious about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet and Colten unpack the latest developments between the President and emerging partnerships in the Middle East. They explore whether these alliances represent smart strategic moves or if the U.S. should be more cautious about trusting new regional partners.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2677</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arabia,east,geopolitics,middle,monet,mrs,politics,saudi,world</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Will Thanksgiving Cost You This Year?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-will-thanksgiving-cost-you-this-year--68747376</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet and Colten dig into the conflicting reports about Thanksgiving meal prices — are they actually cheaper, or are Americans still feeling the squeeze? They break down what the data says, how families are experiencing the economy in real time, and why everyday costs feel heavy.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68747376</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:27:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68747376/mm_eps_13.mp3" length="57656553" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/178b56bb-e3d5-42fc-a901-30470a2fc30c/178b56bb-e3d5-42fc-a901-30470a2fc30c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/178b56bb-e3d5-42fc-a901-30470a2fc30c/178b56bb-e3d5-42fc-a901-30470a2fc30c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/178b56bb-e3d5-42fc-a901-30470a2fc30c/178b56bb-e3d5-42fc-a901-30470a2fc30c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Monet and Colten dig into the conflicting reports about Thanksgiving meal prices — are they actually cheaper, or are Americans still feeling the squeeze? They break down what the data says, how families are experiencing the economy in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet and Colten dig into the conflicting reports about Thanksgiving meal prices — are they actually cheaper, or are Americans still feeling the squeeze? They break down what the data says, how families are experiencing the economy in real time, and why everyday costs feel heavy.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2402</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>budgeting,economics,economy,inflation,monet,mrs,prices,shrinkflation,thanksgiving</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Corruption and Courage in Latin America</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/corruption-and-courage-in-latin-america--68689309</link><description><![CDATA[Monet and guest Jonathan Soto examine the recent assassination of a Mexican mayor who dared to stand up to cartel influence and government inaction. They then turn to Venezuela, highlighting the deep-rooted corruption of the Maduro regime and the bravery of opposition leaders — including the influential María Corina Machado — who are fighting for democracy and freedom in the region.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68689309</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 02:30:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68689309/mm_eps_12_2.mp3" length="58148105" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/317e46e8-bbbd-4b51-b316-b62bb6c30a51/317e46e8-bbbd-4b51-b316-b62bb6c30a51.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/317e46e8-bbbd-4b51-b316-b62bb6c30a51/317e46e8-bbbd-4b51-b316-b62bb6c30a51.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/317e46e8-bbbd-4b51-b316-b62bb6c30a51/317e46e8-bbbd-4b51-b316-b62bb6c30a51.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Monet and guest Jonathan Soto examine the recent assassination of a Mexican mayor who dared to stand up to cartel influence and government inaction. They then turn to Venezuela, highlighting the deep-rooted corruption of the Maduro regime and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monet and guest Jonathan Soto examine the recent assassination of a Mexican mayor who dared to stand up to cartel influence and government inaction. They then turn to Venezuela, highlighting the deep-rooted corruption of the Maduro regime and the bravery of opposition leaders — including the influential María Corina Machado — who are fighting for democracy and freedom in the region.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2423</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>assassination,corina,jonathan,machado,maduro,maría,mayor,mexico,monet,mrs,politics,soto,venezuela,world</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Did Mamdani Win? 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They explore the economic pressures shaping Gen Z and Millennial priorities, what policies resonate, which policies aren't working, and which ones push young voters further away.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68689271</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 02:14:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68689271/mm_eps_11_1.mp3" length="55041190" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/796648f0-1b00-4d4f-9794-e6d790a66427/796648f0-1b00-4d4f-9794-e6d790a66427.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/796648f0-1b00-4d4f-9794-e6d790a66427/796648f0-1b00-4d4f-9794-e6d790a66427.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/796648f0-1b00-4d4f-9794-e6d790a66427/796648f0-1b00-4d4f-9794-e6d790a66427.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Monet and her husband dive into a lively conversation about why young voters are breaking away from traditional establishment candidates on both the left and the right. They explore the economic pressures shaping Gen Z and Millennial priorities, what...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monet and her husband dive into a lively conversation about why young voters are breaking away from traditional establishment candidates on both the left and the right. They explore the economic pressures shaping Gen Z and Millennial priorities, what policies resonate, which policies aren't working, and which ones push young voters further away.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2293</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>city,economics,economy,election,gen,mamdani,mayoral,millenials,monet,mrs,new,nyc,policies,politics,voters,voting,york,z</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Women Walking in Purpose: Influence, Leadership &amp; Impact</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-walking-in-purpose-influence-leadership-impact--68544631</link><description><![CDATA[In this inspiring episode, Monet talks with Miss Arizona for America Strong 2024 about how purpose-driven women can transform their communities. They share how pageantry created friendship, confidence, and opportunities for advocacy.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68544631</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:30:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68544631/mm_eps_10_miss_arizona.mp3" length="82522404" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/42749930-54e4-4ef7-967d-3871f13eb5bd/42749930-54e4-4ef7-967d-3871f13eb5bd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/42749930-54e4-4ef7-967d-3871f13eb5bd/42749930-54e4-4ef7-967d-3871f13eb5bd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/42749930-54e4-4ef7-967d-3871f13eb5bd/42749930-54e4-4ef7-967d-3871f13eb5bd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this inspiring episode, Monet talks with Miss Arizona for America Strong 2024 about how purpose-driven women can transform their communities. They share how pageantry created friendship, confidence, and opportunities for advocacy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this inspiring episode, Monet talks with Miss Arizona for America Strong 2024 about how purpose-driven women can transform their communities. They share how pageantry created friendship, confidence, and opportunities for advocacy.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2063</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2024,advocacy,america,arizona,bacs,confidence,empowerment,for,miss,monet,mrs,pageantry,strong</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Behind the Grid: The Corporation Commission</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-grid-the-corporation-commission--68544580</link><description><![CDATA[Monet sits down with Arizona Corporation Commissioner Lea Marquez-Peterson — the first Latina to hold a statewide elected office in Arizona — to pull back the curtain on one of the most influential, yet little-known, government bodies. They unpack what the Corporation Commission actually does, how its decisions impact your energy bills, utilities, consumer protections, and why every Arizonan should care about this powerful agency.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68544580</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:20:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68544580/mm_eps_9_lea_marquez_peterson.mp3" length="63852185" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/080c449d-663e-4b86-b522-7771f48e5ff2/080c449d-663e-4b86-b522-7771f48e5ff2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/080c449d-663e-4b86-b522-7771f48e5ff2/080c449d-663e-4b86-b522-7771f48e5ff2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/080c449d-663e-4b86-b522-7771f48e5ff2/080c449d-663e-4b86-b522-7771f48e5ff2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Monet sits down with Arizona Corporation Commissioner Lea Marquez-Peterson — the first Latina to hold a statewide elected office in Arizona — to pull back the curtain on one of the most influential, yet little-known, government bodies. They unpack...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monet sits down with Arizona Corporation Commissioner Lea Marquez-Peterson — the first Latina to hold a statewide elected office in Arizona — to pull back the curtain on one of the most influential, yet little-known, government bodies. They unpack what the Corporation Commission actually does, how its decisions impact your energy bills, utilities, consumer protections, and why every Arizonan should care about this powerful agency.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1596</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arizona,bacs,commission,commissioner,consumer,corporation,economics,energy,latina,lea,marquez-peterson,monet,mrs,politics,protections,utility</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Government is Closed — But the Spending Never Stops</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-government-is-closed-but-the-spending-never-stops--68419086</link><description><![CDATA[Monet Bacs dives into the nation’s spending problem and explains what a looming fiscal cliff could mean for everyday Americans. Guest Helder Toste joins to unpack federal bills designed to rein in wasteful spending, government shut downs, and share how you can make your voice heard in the process.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68419086</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68419086/mrs_monet_eps_8.mp3" length="62099959" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92e27283-ed03-48d0-a9f8-5efe031b6b69/92e27283-ed03-48d0-a9f8-5efe031b6b69.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92e27283-ed03-48d0-a9f8-5efe031b6b69/92e27283-ed03-48d0-a9f8-5efe031b6b69.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92e27283-ed03-48d0-a9f8-5efe031b6b69/92e27283-ed03-48d0-a9f8-5efe031b6b69.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Monet Bacs dives into the nation’s spending problem and explains what a looming fiscal cliff could mean for everyday Americans. Guest Helder Toste joins to unpack federal bills designed to rein in wasteful spending, government shut downs, and share...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monet Bacs dives into the nation’s spending problem and explains what a looming fiscal cliff could mean for everyday Americans. Guest Helder Toste joins to unpack federal bills designed to rein in wasteful spending, government shut downs, and share how you can make your voice heard in the process.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2588</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bacs,bills,federal,fiscal,government,helder,monet,mrs,shutdown,spending,toste,wasteful</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Healthcare in a Free Market: Empowering Patients, Not Bureaucrats</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/healthcare-in-a-free-market-empowering-patients-not-bureaucrats--68418644</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet Bacs sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Singer to discuss how government red tape drives up healthcare costs and limits patient choice. They explore scope of practice reforms, why removing unnecessary regulations can reduce provider shortages, and how a true free-market approach puts patients, not policymakers, in charge of their care.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68418644</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:26:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68418644/mrs_monet_eps_7.mp3" length="54270576" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a09ddf31-120b-4c56-884c-84b78ac10eba/a09ddf31-120b-4c56-884c-84b78ac10eba.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a09ddf31-120b-4c56-884c-84b78ac10eba/a09ddf31-120b-4c56-884c-84b78ac10eba.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a09ddf31-120b-4c56-884c-84b78ac10eba/a09ddf31-120b-4c56-884c-84b78ac10eba.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Monet Bacs sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Singer to discuss how government red tape drives up healthcare costs and limits patient choice. They explore scope of practice reforms, why removing unnecessary regulations can reduce provider...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet Bacs sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Singer to discuss how government red tape drives up healthcare costs and limits patient choice. They explore scope of practice reforms, why removing unnecessary regulations can reduce provider shortages, and how a true free-market approach puts patients, not policymakers, in charge of their care.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2261</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>approach,bacs,choice,costs,free-market,government,healthcare,high,jeffrey,monet,mrs,patient,red,reforms,regulations,singer,tape,unnecessary</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>State and Federal Legislation to Watch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-and-federal-legislation-to-watch--68343312</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet Bacs breaks down key policy debates to watch across the country, including the REINS Act, Regulatory Dark Matter bills, and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). Later, special guest Jorge Martinez from Texas joins the show to highlight recent policy wins in Texas and share insights on upcoming tax reform efforts.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68343312</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:30:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68343312/mm_episode_6_jorge_martinez.mp3" length="71552625" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3fa7c2e-79b0-44dc-9da0-0798af0f6c33/e3fa7c2e-79b0-44dc-9da0-0798af0f6c33.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3fa7c2e-79b0-44dc-9da0-0798af0f6c33/e3fa7c2e-79b0-44dc-9da0-0798af0f6c33.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3fa7c2e-79b0-44dc-9da0-0798af0f6c33/e3fa7c2e-79b0-44dc-9da0-0798af0f6c33.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Monet Bacs breaks down key policy debates to watch across the country, including the REINS Act, Regulatory Dark Matter bills, and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). Later, special guest Jorge Martinez from Texas joins the show to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet Bacs breaks down key policy debates to watch across the country, including the REINS Act, Regulatory Dark Matter bills, and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). Later, special guest Jorge Martinez from Texas joins the show to highlight recent policy wins in Texas and share insights on upcoming tax reform efforts.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1789</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>accounts,act,bacs,dark,education,federal,jorge,legislation,martinez,matter,monet,mrs,reform,regulatory,reins,savings,state,tax,texas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Some of Government’s Worst Failures</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-of-government-s-worst-failures--68343142</link><description><![CDATA[Policy Analyst Jonathan Soto joins Monet Bacs for a lively discussion on some of the most notorious government failures in history. From misguided regulations to overreach and inefficiency, they highlight how too much government power often leads to disastrous (and sometimes downright ridiculous) results.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68343142</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:10:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68343142/mm_episode_5_jonathan_soto.mp3" length="95390744" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/024552d9-5feb-4ae3-b857-ba78dafae795/024552d9-5feb-4ae3-b857-ba78dafae795.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/024552d9-5feb-4ae3-b857-ba78dafae795/024552d9-5feb-4ae3-b857-ba78dafae795.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/024552d9-5feb-4ae3-b857-ba78dafae795/024552d9-5feb-4ae3-b857-ba78dafae795.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Policy Analyst Jonathan Soto joins Monet Bacs for a lively discussion on some of the most notorious government failures in history. From misguided regulations to overreach and inefficiency, they highlight how too much government power often leads to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Policy Analyst Jonathan Soto joins Monet Bacs for a lively discussion on some of the most notorious government failures in history. From misguided regulations to overreach and inefficiency, they highlight how too much government power often leads to disastrous (and sometimes downright ridiculous) results.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2385</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bacs,disaster,failures,government,history,inefficiency,jonathan,monet,mrs,overreach,regulations,soto,worst</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Liberty in Practice: Justice Clint Bolick on Eminent Domain, Education, and Immigration</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/liberty-in-practice-justice-clint-bolick-on-eminent-domain-education-and-immigration--68186568</link><description><![CDATA[This episode goes beyond theory and into real-world issues with Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick. We dig into why he has long opposed eminent domain abuse, how strong property rights empower individuals, and why school choice can transform lives and communities. He also gives his candid thoughts on immigration reform and the balance between law, compassion, and opportunity.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68186568</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:30:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68186568/mm_episode_4_clint_bolick_1.mp3" length="87073210" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96127959-de39-487f-b893-f11cec4db8dc/96127959-de39-487f-b893-f11cec4db8dc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96127959-de39-487f-b893-f11cec4db8dc/96127959-de39-487f-b893-f11cec4db8dc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96127959-de39-487f-b893-f11cec4db8dc/96127959-de39-487f-b893-f11cec4db8dc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode goes beyond theory and into real-world issues with Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick. We dig into why he has long opposed eminent domain abuse, how strong property rights empower individuals, and why school choice can transform...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode goes beyond theory and into real-world issues with Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick. We dig into why he has long opposed eminent domain abuse, how strong property rights empower individuals, and why school choice can transform lives and communities. He also gives his candid thoughts on immigration reform and the balance between law, compassion, and opportunity.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2721</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abuse,arizona,bolick,choice,clint,court,domain,eminent,immigration,justice,monet,mrs.,property,reform,rights,school,supreme</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Beyond Amnesty: Understanding the Dignity Act</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-amnesty-understanding-the-dignity-act--68186507</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we explore how the Dignity Act addresses labor shortages, strengthens border enforcement, and creates a structured process for illegal immigrants to earn legal status without shortcuts.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68186507</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:08:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68186507/mm_episode_3_libre_1.mp3" length="58473216" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c20f11fa-1da2-44eb-980d-87e2daf46e54/c20f11fa-1da2-44eb-980d-87e2daf46e54.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c20f11fa-1da2-44eb-980d-87e2daf46e54/c20f11fa-1da2-44eb-980d-87e2daf46e54.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c20f11fa-1da2-44eb-980d-87e2daf46e54/c20f11fa-1da2-44eb-980d-87e2daf46e54.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we explore how the Dignity Act addresses labor shortages, strengthens border enforcement, and creates a structured process for illegal immigrants to earn legal status without shortcuts.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we explore how the Dignity Act addresses labor shortages, strengthens border enforcement, and creates a structured process for illegal immigrants to earn legal status without shortcuts.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1828</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>act,amnesty,border,dignity,enforcement,illegal,immigrants,labor,legal,monet,mrs.,shortages,status</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Capitalism vs. Corporate Welfare - Let’s Get it Right</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/capitalism-vs-corporate-welfare-let-s-get-it-right--68142322</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet Bacs discusses why corporate welfare shouldn’t be conflated as capitalism. Guest Ricardo Alfaro shares his first hand experiences as to why capitalism is the better model.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68142322</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:01:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68142322/mrs_monet_ep_02.mp3" length="46717989" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87f738aa-4efb-4843-b5ed-e3cff6b200b3/87f738aa-4efb-4843-b5ed-e3cff6b200b3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87f738aa-4efb-4843-b5ed-e3cff6b200b3/87f738aa-4efb-4843-b5ed-e3cff6b200b3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87f738aa-4efb-4843-b5ed-e3cff6b200b3/87f738aa-4efb-4843-b5ed-e3cff6b200b3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Monet Bacs discusses why corporate welfare shouldn’t be conflated as capitalism. Guest Ricardo Alfaro shares his first hand experiences as to why capitalism is the better model.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet Bacs discusses why corporate welfare shouldn’t be conflated as capitalism. Guest Ricardo Alfaro shares his first hand experiences as to why capitalism is the better model.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1946</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alfaro,bacs,capitalism,corporate,economic,model,monet,mrs.,ricardo,welfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8749f0718fe95e380891bc353a500afd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>President Bukele: Hero or Heavy-Handed</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/president-bukele-hero-or-heavy-handed--68053563</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Monet Bacs talks with Angel Merlos and Ricardo Alfaro about President Bukele’s bold leadership in El Salvador — a story of remarkable progress and deep controversy. Has his tough approach saved the nation or gone too far?<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rmw-mrs-monet--6760085/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68053563</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:20:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68053563/mrs_monet_ep_01_1.mp3" length="50998031" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ec4edef-6f96-4108-9ab5-9ce716c5777a/6ec4edef-6f96-4108-9ab5-9ce716c5777a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ec4edef-6f96-4108-9ab5-9ce716c5777a/6ec4edef-6f96-4108-9ab5-9ce716c5777a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ec4edef-6f96-4108-9ab5-9ce716c5777a/6ec4edef-6f96-4108-9ab5-9ce716c5777a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Real Media Works</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Monet Bacs talks with Angel Merlos and Ricardo Alfaro about President Bukele’s bold leadership in El Salvador — a story of remarkable progress and deep controversy. 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