From Ice Baths to Iran: Trying to Find Our Footing

In this thoughtful and wide-ranging episode of People, Politics and Pork, hosts Greg Webb and Newell Clark settle in for one of their signature one-on-one conversations — part personal check-in, part political unpacking, and all rooted in the friendship and curiosity that define the show. Greg opens with a relatable reflection on aging, back pain, and learning to respect the body a little more, while Newell brings his usual warmth, humor, and perspective as the two ease into a deeper conversation about politics, leadership, and the uneasy moment the country is navigating. 

From local primary results in North Carolina to larger national questions about power, compromise, authenticity, and political courage, the conversation moves with the kind of honesty listeners have come to expect from Triple P. Greg and Newell dig into what it means to lead with conviction, when compromise becomes too costly, and how voters can stay engaged without losing themselves in the noise. Along the way, they weave in sports, family, faith, public service, and the importance of staying active — not just physically, but civically and morally too. It’s a conversation that feels timely without being performative, serious without losing its humanity, and grounded in the belief that citizens still have a role to play in shaping what comes next.

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