Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/conversations-with-grandpa A podcast hosted by Alex J. Norman, a depression-era baby, about today's issues and concerns. © 2026 Alex J. Norman ebb30f82-be25-5689-a3fb-176b40581acd yes en Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:21:42 -0700 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:22:07 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/9sx_-te_BOybdBdt1nziZ4VCGNstFJ1AXylClTmHA5I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Yzcx/YjUwZDEyOTc5MGVi/M2IxN2Y2MjI3OTgz/MGY0NC5qcGc.jpg episodic Alex J. Norman A podcast hosted by Alex J. Norman, a depression-era baby, about today's issues and concerns. A podcast hosted by Alex J. Alex J. Norman No No 9 9 Trump's War of Choice in Iran full 8550c3aa-2ba3-4a2d-9ced-e34c4a43d130 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37d082d5 How a mad President teams up with a mad Prime Minister to wage a war of choice as a distraction from their criminal pasts.

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]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:21:16 -0700 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1304 How a mad President teams up with a mad Prime Minister to wage a war of choice as a distraction from their criminal pasts.

]]> No 8 8 The Dirty Secret Behind the War in Iran full f6ec62a8-88ff-425a-b523-8d81b157f237 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bb8526e President Trump is using a war against Iran to distract from his reluctance to release the Epstein Files.

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]]> No 7 7 How I've Made it to 94 Years Young full 5322a93e-8ebd-4f01-b858-08872c6808e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adb93e9b This is a story of how I've viewed health as a way of living. Here's how I've made it to 94 years in relative good health.

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]]> age, health, longevity, wellness No 6 6 Taking It To The Streets Minnesota's Courage full e72f78e3-f188-46ab-b02c-4602b1f2a83e https://share.transistor.fm/s/837f528c Despite the possibility of harm or death, Minnesotans are continuing to protest the storm trooper tactics of I.C.E. showing a profile in courage.

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]]> No 5 5 How Minnesota Is Setting An Example for the Country full 6bfbcd1f-52c1-4021-b931-27c0e4c9e004 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6da9f21 The persistence of people peacefully protesting ICE and Jackbooted Thugs is setting an example for "We the People" in the USA.

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]]> Minnesota, Politics, Immigration, Protests No 4 4 Finding My Long Lost Daughter: 70 Years Later full 6536f065-8e9f-45a2-ab86-5dc72cf50446 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e6288a3 This episode talks about how I found my long lost daughter at the age of 94 years-old. Through Ancestry.com, I connected with Valerie and was able to foster a relationship with her after 70 years of separation. Moreover, I touch on the importance of connection and how today's political leaders fail to display any semblance of unity.

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]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:45:16 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 997 This episode talks about how I found my long lost daughter at the age of 94 years-old. Through Ancestry.com, I connected with Valerie and was able to foster a relationship with her after 70 years of separation. Moreover, I touch on the importance of connection and how today's political leaders fail to display any semblance of unity.

]]> No 3 3 Context for "WE THE PEOPLE" full 27da4570-e96c-4082-9e33-f052ac64632c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9a54a4a This episode covers the crucial information surrounding the We the People Action informing a more perfect union. Additionally, it details the personal responsibilities put upon all Americans to move closer to a united nation.

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]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:43:45 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1222 This episode covers the crucial information surrounding the We the People Action informing a more perfect union. Additionally, it details the personal responsibilities put upon all Americans to move closer to a united nation.

]]> No 2 2 Standing By Is Not an Option: Deportations in America full fccfbd7d-8730-4cf3-9862-af12b1eb863b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d523e172 This podcast discusses the issue of the kidnapping and thuggish behavior of federal officials in deporting immigrants and in some cases, US citizens.

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]]> No 1 1 Introducing Grandpa: A 94 year-old Social Activist full ba57375d-6222-417d-a7f4-e3760d13c1a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab6e296c Here is an introduction to Alex J. Norman, the host of the "Conversations with Grandpa" Podcast. He is a 94 year-old social activist and former UCLA professor. In this video he says why, in this late stage of life, he has decided to start a podcast. 

]]> Here is an introduction to Alex J. Norman, the host of the "Conversations with Grandpa" Podcast. He is a 94 year-old social activist and former UCLA professor. In this video he says why, in this late stage of life, he has decided to start a podcast. 

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:15:46 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1597 Here is an introduction to Alex J. Norman, the host of the "Conversations with Grandpa" Podcast. He is a 94 year-old social activist and former UCLA professor. In this video he says why, in this late stage of life, he has decided to start a podcast. 

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