Backpacking America

Backpacking America is a podcast dedicated to exploring the culture and society that makes up the United States of America.

Backpacking America is a society podcast hosted by Anthony Barone, with 312 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Anthony Barone hosts Backpacking America, a society show with 312 episodes published.

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  Episode #312

  Episode 312: Charlie Kirk

  Sep 17, 202539 minS2

  <p>New York State Senator Dean Murray joins me to discuss the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10th 2025. </p> <p>Charlie Kirk was a conservative political commentator and founder of Turning Point USA. He was assassinated while engaging in open and free debate with college students at Utah Valley University. </p> <p>We discuss where we can go as a country after this, how his assassination has stoked fear of utilizing our first amendment rights for fear of reprisal and comment on the shock we have regarding the cruelty shown to Mr. Kirk in death. </p> <p>Learn...

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  Episode #311

  Episode 311: Social Media Cleanse

  Sep 17, 202532 minS2

  <p>I deleted all social media apps from my phone, the results are shocking. I have found that I am more present around loved ones, less anxious and irritated, and have greater stores of energy. </p> <p>The peace found from purging my phone has reduced my screen time from 6.5 hours to barely 2 hours of screen time, resulting in clearer thought processes, mental peace and increased willingness to socialize. I decided to embark on this change as I was experiencing physical pain from using my phone all day, mental fatigue from constant consumption and seeing the negative effects this consumption...

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  Episode #310

  Episode 310: Illegal Immigration Activists are WRONG

  Sep 17, 202520 minS2

  <p>Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is legally allowed to Expedite Deportation, deport without a trial, under 2 specific conditions according to IF11357: https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF11357 </p> <p>Due Process is accorded to all who live, work or visit in the United States. It is only under these specific premise' that illegal immigrants in these categories can be removed expeditiously. I also cover the immoral, yet legal, revocation of Haitian refugees Asylum status in the United States. </p> <p>Covered as well is the irony of illegal migrants attacking soldiers and police officers of the United States while...

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  Episode #309

  Episode 309: Trump, Elon & The Future of America

  Jun 9, 202521 minS2

  <p>The feud between Trump and Elon has the potential to cause great divisions within the "Big Tent" environment the Republican party has created through the duration of the Biden administration. What will this mean for the midterm elections in 2026?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Check out our amazing sponsors!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Collision Services Network (@collisionservicesnetwork) is the voice of the collision services industry and the advocate for the industry consumer, we bring clarity and solidarity for both our customers and the collision services industry.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Our customer service goals, target business practices...

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  Episode #308

  Episode 308: The Meatbees

  Jun 9, 20251h 10mS2

  <p>Kenny from The Meatbees, a great Long Island based band, joined me today to talk music, politics and culture. </p> <p>Check out their newest song "Sick Love": https://open.spotify.com/track/5vbPm1fE3ytr6j0Os1rgnc?si=e0f4bc214f114814</p> <p>Check out our amazing sponsors!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Collision Services Network (@collisionservicesnetwork) is the voice of the collision services industry and the advocate for the industry consumer, we bring clarity and solidarity for both our customers and the collision services industry.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Our customer service goals, target...

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