No Doubt About It

No Doubt About It

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.

Episodes

August 6, 2025 • 54 mins
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Young Voters Are Waking Up

They were promised the American Dream — but now, it’s out of reach.
And young men? They’ve had enough.

The numbers show a massive political shift as Gen Z and Millennial men move toward the Republican Party. Mark breaks it down — and explains how some voters are now supporting politicians as different as Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani.

You read that right. There’s a politic...

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🔥 Gerrymandering Hypocrisy Exposed

Texas Democrats traveled all the way to Santa Fe… why?
To get advice from Gov. Lujan Grisham, the Michael Jordan of gerrymandering, on how to fight it back home.
Mark calls it out: MLG perfected the playbook on disenfranchising non-Democrat voters in New Mexico.

Meanwhile, Rep. Melanie Stansbury is suddenly outraged about gerrymandering in Missouri — while saying NOTHING about her own party...

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🔥 Exclusive Polling Only on Our Show

You heard it here first: a brand new poll dropped exclusively to the podcast on:

  • Donald Trump’s approval in New Mexico
  • Deb Haaland’s approval
  • Sam Bregman’s numbers
  • And surprisingly, how popular New Mexico’s #1 industry — oil and gas — really is

You will NOT believe these results. Trust us.

🧭 Gerrymandering Hypocrisy: Teresa Leger Fernandez Called Out

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez went viral for...

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🗳️ Where Are the Republican Candidates in New Mexico?

With major races on the horizon — from Governor to U.S. Representative — why haven’t more Republicans jumped in?
Mark breaks it all down:

  • The role of Trump’s popularity
  • The challenges of fundraising
  • And why some potential candidates are on the fence
    If you care about New Mexico’s political future, this segment is a must-listen.

📉 Another Embarrassing Ranking for NM...

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🎬 Stephen Colbert FIRED — But It’s Not Why You Think

We kick things off with the headline everyone’s talking about: CBS firing Stephen Colbert.
Some politicians are blaming it on his liberal politics — but Mark blows up that narrative with hard facts:

  • The show’s massive financial losses
  • How traditional TV is collapsing under the weight of high-dollar, low-return shows
  • Why streaming and YouTube are the real game changers
    Ma...
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✅ Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller’s Dangerous ICE Warning Policy
We kick things off with a fiery takedown of Mayor Tim Keller’s decision to tell Albuquerque police to warn citizens when ICE is conducting immigration operations.
Mark and Krysty break down:

  • Why this is borderline obstruction of justice
  • How it creates a permission structure for violence against ICE agents
  • Why Keller’s reckless political play i...
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✅ Praise Across Party Lines
Mark crosses the political aisle to applaud Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for requiring drug-addicted mothers to get treatment before they can bring newborn babies home.
Mark doesn’t hold back on her CYFD failures but says: this decision is the right one — and we should say so.

✅ Trump, Epstein & MAGA Frustrations
Ava and Mark dive into why the Trump administration wa...

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🌊 Ruidoso Flood Disaster: Why It Happened & How to Stay Safe

We start with the heartbreaking flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico — a town battered by floods and wildfires over the past 18 months.
Mark explains:

  • Why this flooding was the perfect storm of devastating conditions
  • Why Ruidoso remains so vulnerable
  • Practical tips for families living in flood-prone areas to stay safe and prepared

🤡 Mark Unloads on Bill Nye the “...

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We dedicate the majority of the show to the devastating Texas floods — and to the families and communities now trying to rebuild in the aftermath.

But instead of unity and compassion, political opportunists are already trying to exploit the tragedy — blaming the National Weather Service, and even President Trump, for what happened. That’s where we step in.

🚨 Mark Sets the Record Straight

With 25 years of experienc...

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🇺🇸 Who’s Proud to Be an American? The Numbers Might Shock You

We kick things off with a revealing Gallup poll showing how Republicans and Democrats differ dramatically when it comes to national pride. One party stands proud no matter what — the other? Well, let’s just say their patriotism comes with a political asterisk.

Mark and Krysty unpack the data and what it means for our country moving forward.

🏛️ The Big Beautiful Bill: Why...

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📰 Cheap Shot Journalism: Exposed

We start with a hit piece in the Albuquerque Journal targeting Darren White.
Mark breaks down how political hit pieces like this get printed, why they’re lazy journalism, and how they’re used to manipulate voters.

Krysty adds her own experience from the 2022 Governor’s race, where a cheap shot editorial aimed at Mark—and why New Mexicans need to look deeper before believing the headlines.

🗽 NYC’s...

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🔢 Melanie Stansbury’s Math Fail

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury brought props to a committee hearing… and they completely backfired. She proudly held up a sign meant to support her argument—but the numbers didn’t even add up to 100%.
Republicans pounced.
But instead of laughing it off, Stansbury doubled down and threw a fit.

Mark breaks it all down—and argues that New Mexico deserves better than this kind of unserious behavi...

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🇺🇸 U.S. Bombs Iran's Nuclear Facilities

We kick off with the breaking news that’s dominating headlines around the world—President Trump’s decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities.
We cover:

  • How it went down and what intelligence led to the strike
  • The bipartisan backlash—and why most Americans actually support the move
  • What Iran might do next and why we’re betting they won’t escalate

Mark breaks it all down with ins...

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❤️ A Special Father’s Day Call from Ava

We start with a heartwarming moment as Ava calls in from her mission trip to the Ivory Coast to wish Mark a Happy Father’s Day. Her update from West Africa is inspiring and a reminder of what truly matters.

🔥 New Mexico Heat Rule DELAYED — You Spoke, They Backed Down!

Mark tears into the out-of-touch activists who’ve never run a business but want to impose ridiculous “heat illness” regulations ...

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🏫 Why Is New Mexico Dead Last for Kids?

  • The latest Annie E. Casey Foundation rankings are out—and New Mexico is dead last in best states to raise kids.
  • Our education numbers are especially troubling, despite the fact that NM spends more money per student than most states.
  • Mark, Krysty, and Mike break down why the results are so bad—and how entrenched education powers are blocking the reforms we need to help ki...
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🚨 Riots Erupt Over ICE Raids in Los Angeles

  • Violent riots broke out in LA as ICE conducted raids—and shockingly, Democratic leaders are siding with the rioters.
  • Mark breaks down why this is a huge mistake and why you can’t have a country if you can’t enforce its laws.
  • The more Democrats defend lawbreakers instead of supporting Trump’s efforts to secure the country, the more they’re alienating everyday American...
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🗳️ First up: Will Gregg Hull Run for Governor?

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull just pushed back his announcement about jumping into the 2026 governor’s race—and we break down why this is such a tough decision for him. Mark and Krysty share their own experience from the campaign trail and talk honestly about what it really takes to run for governor (spoiler alert: it’s not for the faint of heart).

📊 Surprising New Voter Numbers in New M...

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🗳️ The Bregman vs. Haaland Showdown

  • Jeff Tucker reignites the debate with a new op-ed—Mark responds with why Haaland still holds the upper hand, and what the media is missing about this race.

⛽ The Real Cost of the New Mexico Fuel Standard

  • The Journal’s coverage leaves a lot out—we did the research they didn’t.
  • Turns out the fuel standard could raise gas prices by up to 50 cents a gallon for New Mexico...
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🗳️ Albuquerque Mayoral Race Update

  • There’s a surprise contender in the Albuquerque mayor’s race that could shake things up.
  • We break down the latest polling numbers, who’s rising, who’s falling, and why this election just got a whole lot more interesting.

📰 The Albuquerque Journal COVID Controversy

  • Mark goes off on a new Albuquerque Journal article pushing COVID vaccinations for kids—as if it’s still 2...
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