TrentTakesOn 2.0

TrentTakesOn 2.0

A podcast about a little bit of everything from an everyman. Join Trent as he takes on modern society, politics, fatherhood, health, self-improvement, and the journey to make the world a better place for future generations. Trent is a progressive everyman, swinging for the fences every single day. Hear stories from the 80s, takes on conservatism, the importance of listening and a veritable potpourri of jetsam from a sometimes fractured stream of consciousness. The first step to being a better human is opening up your mind and heart. Remember, we're all in this together. Intro and Outro music by The Ska'd Fathers written by Darren Murdock, Larry McCoy, Jason Jones, Brent Killey, John Tovaas and me...Trent Maddox. Artwork by my lovely wife, Emily. Follow me on Twitter @TrentTakesOn accept no substitutes.

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October 23, 2026 • 37 mins

Headlines and predictions for a better future.

Oh, and it WAS Malta!

-T

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Headlines for the week of 10/9 to 10/16.

What a mess...

-T

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Short and simple, just a thought...why?

Why does he keep selling all of us out for Putin?

It's a thinker.

-T

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The week in headlines 10/2 - 10/8.  Wow, what a week...feels like I say that every week.

I probably do.

-T

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October 7, 2026 • 20 mins

Four weeks from today, I plan on sitting in the same place (or close to it) to discuss the results of the mid-term elections.  How important are they (incredibly) and what would a democratic win would mean for the world (everything)?  

Let's discuss.

-T

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October 2, 2026 • 20 mins

The week in headlines 9-25 to 10-1.  What a crazy busy week!  Artificial Intelligence, more corruption than you can shake a stick at, continued abuse of power, and a brand-new level of gaslighting and disrespect to the populace...hard to keep up.

Enjoy, 

-T 

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September 30, 2026 • 24 mins

So much of life depends on how/when/where we see it.  How important is perspective?  I would argue it is where everything starts.

-T

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September 25, 2026 • 25 mins

The week in the headlines 9-19 to 9-25 was a doozy.  Woof.

-T

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September 24, 2026 • 25 mins

A discussion about stress from a guy feeling way too much of it.

Stay strong,

-T

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September 18, 2026 • 20 mins

The headlines of the week 9/12 to 9/18.

Wars, gas, interest rates, impeachment, demolishing buildings, postal service shenanigans, voting, dark money.... wow, what a week!

-T

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September 16, 2026 • 15 mins

Talking about 1984's James Cameron classic "The Terminator"...or just mentioning it as I talk about the "existential threat" of artificial intelligence.

My least favorite subject?  Nah.  But I do have a healthy hatred of artificial intelligence and the techbros behind it.

-T

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September 11, 2026 • 22 mins

Remembering September 11th, 2001.  Looking at an unconventional convention.  And offering $5,000 to everyone if we win sounds a lot like a bribe, doesn't it?

-T

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September 9, 2026 • 15 mins

Big lies, little lies, fat lies, skinny lies.

He tells them all.

But at what cost?

-T

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September 4, 2026 • 25 mins

The week in headlines 8-29 to 9-4.

Plus, an AI and Datacenter rant for the ages.

-T

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September 2, 2026 • 21 mins

So the Republican led House of Representatives have voted to "Condemn Socialism in all its forms."  Do they even know what that means?  Of course not!  

Yes, I invoked Nazi Germany, too.

Not sorry.

-T

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August 28, 2026 • 19 mins

Headlines from the week!  Ah, the corruption and abuse.

Stay in the know.

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August 26, 2026 • 37 mins

Discussing the wild US Postal Service rules Trump is attempting to implement to destroy mail-in voting.

And a tribute to an American Icon.

-T

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August 21, 2026 • 20 mins

Stuff from the headlines August 15 thru 21 edition.

WOO!

-T

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August 19, 2026 • 30 mins

A discussion on why this podcast is so focused on politics instead of what it was intended to be leads to the importance of the shift.  It's a crazy time to live in America, and the poop lettuce proves it.

Corruption and abuse must end.

-T

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Another week, another horrifying example of our narcissist-in-chief doing something unthinkable...well, formerly unthinkable.

It's all coming down to the midterms.  Can we the people somehow gather a check on the abuse of power and corruption?

Eyes and ears open, people!

Share widely,

-T

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