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July 31, 2026

Caffeinated Politics Podcast: Gun Violence And Civic Strain

When the Badge Is Worn — or Carried

Democracy’s Guardrails and the Words We Use

Two Amendments, One November Ballot

Neighbors, Flags, and the Long Arc of Decency

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Gregory Humphrey

Book author, “Walking Up The Ramp”, Podcaster “Doty Land”, Political Blogger “Caffeinated Politics”, Historian, Fmr radio broadcaster, Fmr Admin. Asst. WI State Assembly, Gay American.

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You failed to consider the awful political ramifications of Hong being the general election nominee. I analyzed the race correctly.…
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My book is about a rural family, finding a way through the years of being bullied, and the suicide of my best friend. Many recollections about the days in broadcasting, the state legislature, and coming out as a gay man.