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Schaftlein Report | Guest Dr Mark Sherwood Headline - Democrats ARE executing their plan 1)  Take a border that was relatively secure under Trump and create a 2000 mile hole 2) Allow drugs and human smugglers to flourish 3)  Run $2T deficits bringing the debt to $35T 4) Chastise Israel and snuggle up to China and Iran 5) Weaponize Identity politics 6) Weaken the military with insane race, gender and sexual policies 7) Weaponize the Justice Department against political foes- Lawfare 8) Control the media 9) All out assault on natural gas and oil 10) 300K jobs and 3.8% unemployment fueled by illegal immigration and deficit spending 11) CIA warns Israel of Iran attack 12 Latest polls

Guests:  Joe Visconti and Lee Elci Headline - Biden Making ALL of the Wrong Policies - Trouble Lies Ahead Unless WE Change Course 1) U.S. called for Cease Fire vote at UN.  Action vetoed by China and Russia. 1A) Israel calls its own shots despite intense pressure from Democrats looking for votes in Michigan. 1B) Palestinian neighboring countries do not want them.  1C) Speaker Johnson was to invite Netanyahu to speak to joint session of congress.  Schumer said No. 2) Biden urges Ukraine to halt hitting Russian oil refinery and storage facilities with missile and drones He fears rising oil prices will cost him the election. 3) Despite the Supreme Court saying no to Student Loan relief, Biden goes for work around - 78K public employees with $5B in debt given relief in a purely political effort to buy votes. 41M borrowers with $1.6T in debt remain 4) Texas security forces in El Paso are being overwhelmed by illegal immigrants. No end in sight. Biden believes his plan is working. Border Patrol Chief say policies are NOT working. 4A) White House calls Texas law on Illegals "Extreme and Unconstitutional" 5) Joe Manchin says he will block Biden judicial nominees unless at least one Republican votes of the nominee 6) Apple Lawsuit, LNG export limitations despite need for gas in Europe and 50/50 gas to electric cars - people do not like this 7) $7T Spending proposed by Biden.  This is $2T above Pre-Covid budgets while we are 34.5T in debt 8) Is the Federal Reserve accepting 3% Inflation by signaling rate cuts too early?  Are global rate cuts at hand? 8A) Gold is above $2,200 an ounce, S & P 500 at record high. Many foreign markets at or near record highs. 9) Trump continues to lead in all 7 swing states.  Numbers continue to flat line with no change.in movement.  Biden at 40% Approval and 2/3 say country going in the wrong direction. 10) Hunter Biden - The gift that keeps on giving while Trump appears a sympathetic figure based on government abuse?  Go figure!

Schaftlein Report | Guests: Tom Amenta and Joe Visconti Headline - Trump Forces Biden to the Border a Catastrophic Policy Failure 1) Biden going to the border (Brownsville ranked 29th) only Weakens his position while Trump (Eagle Pass 1st) gains Strength. 1A) Major cities like NY, Chicago and Denver are becoming part of the Welfare State Network as budgets explode for illegals 1B) Border Patrol Union Rips Biden calling the policy a Catastrophic Disaster. Trump vows Deportation. 1C) Jeh Johnson well respected former Border Czar under Obama says the "Crisis" must be addressed. 2) In  Two Major Polls, Trump's lead over Biden is expanding.  Border, Inflation and Biden's age are top[ issues 2A) Bloomberg/Morning Consult - he is up in all 7 swing states and +6 Nationally. Same results in Emerson poll 2B) Real Clear Politics Average shows Trump up by +3 and Biden approval average at 40% 2C) In a 5 way General Election scenario, Trump expands the lead over Biden in a 5-8 point range 2D) Former Speaker McCarthy says Biden uses Cards to speak in meetings are rarely deviates indication he has mentally slowed down by a lot 3) In Law fare news, an Illinois judge tosses Trump with a pending Supreme Court ruling ahead 3A) Supreme Court to hear Immunity claim case 3B) NY Appellate court will NOT lift judgment stay as Trump tries to secure bond. 3C) Millions of Americans are fed up with the legal process targeting Trump - "A sympathetic figure" 3D) Kennedy qualifies for the ballot in Georgia and Arizona 4) Over 100 dead after stampede in Gaza food line - Of course Israel gets blamed.  Calls for cease fire grow by Democrats 5) In Economic new, the Personnel Consumption Expenditure index rose at an annual rate of 2.8%. Inflation coming down but still elevated. 5A) Excluding Food and energy 2.4%.  Food and Auto costs remain high 6) McConnell stepping away from Senate leadership.  We'll discuss his legacy and what it means. 6A) John Thune is early favorite to replace.  7) Adam Schiff leads CA Senate jungle Primary. tight for 2nd with Steve Garvey and Katie Porter   YoiYTube: https://youtu.be/fffeGuTCETk Rumble: https://rumble.com/v4gjmi0-schaftlein-report-guests-tom-amenta-and-joe-visconti.html    

Schaftlein Report | Guests: Tom Amenta and Joe Visconti Headline - Trump Forces Biden to the Border a Catastrophic Policy Failure 1) Biden going to the border (Brownsville ranked 29th) only Weakens his position while Trump (Eagle Pass 1st) gains Strength. 1A) Major cities like NY, Chicago and Denver are becoming part of the Welfare State Network as budgets explode for illegals 1B) Border Patrol Union Rips Biden calling the policy a Catastrophic Disaster. Trump vows Deportation. 1C) Jeh Johnson well respected former Border Czar under Obama says the "Crisis" must be addressed. 2) In  Two Major Polls, Trump's lead over Biden is expanding.  Border, Inflation and Biden's age are top[ issues 2A) Bloomberg/Morning Consult - he is up in all 7 swing states and +6 Nationally. Same results in Emerson poll 2B) Real Clear Politics Average shows Trump up by +3 and Biden approval average at 40% 2C) In a 5 way General Election scenario, Trump expands the lead over Biden in a 5-8 point range 2D) Former Speaker McCarthy says Biden uses Cards to speak in meetings are rarely deviates indication he has mentally slowed down by a lot 3) In Law fare news, an Illinois judge tosses Trump with a pending Supreme Court ruling ahead 3A) Supreme Court to hear Immunity claim case 3B) NY Appellate court will NOT lift judgment stay as Trump tries to secure bond. 3C) Millions of Americans are fed up with the legal process targeting Trump - "A sympathetic figure" 3D) Kennedy qualifies for the ballot in Georgia and Arizona 4) Over 100 dead after stampede in Gaza food line - Of course Israel gets blamed.  Calls for cease fire grow by Democrats 5) In Economic new, the Personnel Consumption Expenditure index rose at an annual rate of 2.8%. Inflation coming down but still elevated. 5A) Excluding Food and energy 2.4%.  Food and Auto costs remain high 6) McConnell stepping away from Senate leadership.  We'll discuss his legacy and what it means. 6A) John Thune is early favorite to replace.  7) Adam Schiff leads CA Senate jungle Primary. tight for 2nd with Steve Garvey and Katie Porter

Schaftlein Report | Guest - Drew Allen Headline - Biden and Trump to the Border in Defining Issue 1) Americans overwhelmingly Disapprove of Biden Border Policy by 35-57 break down as follows: Democrats - 73% approve his handling Independents - 35% Republicans -4% 1A) Crime, Drugs, Human Trafficking 1B) In England, mass migration has forever changed the identity of the country.  Will it happen here? 2) Michigan Primary - How many Democrats will vote Uncommitted? 3) Cease fire for Hostages - Biden hints while stuffing his face with Ice Cream 4) Fani Willis perjury charges to come? 5) Macron - Western troops in Ukraine? 6) The plight of Russian who oppose Putin and the war - stories from 3 dissidents of political violence - Isolation, poor food, sleep deprivation and abuse  

Schaftlein Report Airdate: Thursday, February 20, 2024 Guest - Andrew Crapuchettes   Headline - Economic Anxiety While Stock Market Booms 1) What's behind the anxiety of a labor market with a 3.0M job gap of Full time versus Part time. 1A) Government Surveys used to determine labor numbers 1B) Nvidia earnings power the S & P 500 to record territory with the stock up $100. Artificial Intelligence boom! 2) How are 15M Illegal Aliens in the country effecting the job market? 2A) A Huge issue with the American people.  Executive Action by Biden coming? 2B) What are the politics behind this? 2C) Democratic states earmarking $500M for Illegals cash payments? 3) With a growing economy, how come CA has a budget deficit of $73B 4) More polling shows Trump with a 3-5 point lead over Biden as the incumbent is under water by 20 points favorable or unfavorable opinion while Trump is -11 5) Biden cancels another $1.2B of student debt further adding to the budget deficit pf $475B over 10 years 6) Famed Investor Bill Ackman refers to Biden as a "National Embarrassment"

Schaftlein Report Airdate: Thursday, February 15, 2024 Guest - Drew Allen  Headline - Illegal Immigration Wreaking Havoc   1) Blue cities severely stressed with required social services 2) Biden Executive Order forced the Census to count illegal non citizens in in voting districts. 16M have entered the U.S. Each district represents 762K people.  You do the math. 3) NY hush money trial set for 3-25.  Fani Willis removal in GA? 4) Cook Political Report - Biden has severe uphill battle to 270 electoral votes 4A) 86% of voters feel Biden is too old. 4B) Although Democrat Centrist won NY special election, it cost them $14M versus $8M for GOP and the winner Suozzi ran AGAINST Biden policies. 5) Israel rightly rejects cease fire proposal with Hamas while northern border simmers but war outbreak not likely with Hezbollah 6) Ukraine hit Russian city killing 6 and wounding 18 7) Official Washington freaks out over Russia threat of Nuclear weapons in space. 8) Economic News - Household Survey versus Business survey has a 3.0M jobs gap - We'll explain why this may be over estimating job growth. Full time versus part time/

Schaftlein Report Airdate: Thursday, February 15, 2024 Guest - Drew Allen  Headline - Illegal Immigration Wreaking Havoc   1) Blue cities severely stressed with required social services 2) Biden Executive Order forced the Census to count illegal non citizens in in voting districts. 16M have entered the U.S. Each district represents 762K people.  You do the math. 3) NY hush money trial set for 3-25.  Fani Willis removal in GA? 4) Cook Political Report - Biden has severe uphill battle to 270 electoral votes 4A) 86% of voters feel Biden is too old. 4B) Although Democrat Centrist won NY special election, it cost them $14M versus $8M for GOP and the winner Suozzi ran AGAINST Biden policies. 5) Israel rightly rejects cease fire proposal with Hamas while northern border simmers but war outbreak not likely with Hezbollah 6) Ukraine hit Russian city killing 6 and wounding 18 7) Official Washington freaks out over Russia threat of Nuclear weapons in space. 8) Economic News - Household Survey versus Business survey has a 3.0M jobs gap - We'll explain why this may be over estimating job growth. Full time versus part time/  

    Headline - Consumer Price Index Comes in High High at 3.1%   1) Americans feeling the pain. Core CPI excluding food and energy rose 3.9%.  That was the same number in December.   1A) Predictably, stocks fall and bond yields rise.   1B) Interest Rate cuts anticipated by investors which had been moved from March to May may need to now wait until June.   1C) Groceries, Insurance and Equipment helped fuel the high number.   2) Many Voters believe Trump can run the government like a business, despite his personnel issues   3) Senate passes $95B Ukraine and Israel aid bill by a 70-29 vote.  It now heads for uncertain future in the House.   4) Trump asks the Supreme court for time to Appeal the Immunity case he lost in the DC Circuit   5) Musk says Putin can't afford to lose the war.  In Tucker interview Putin claims he is open to negotiated settlement.  We'll explain.   5A) Sources claim U.S. will not pressure Ukraine to cede any territory   6) Defiant Biden pushes back against Israel plan to extract Hamas from Rafah.   7) Desperate Biden campaign joins Tic Tok.  Trump leads by 35 in South Carolina   8) Secretary of Defense Austin back in hospital with Bladder problem.

Guest - Jeffrey Dunetz   Headline - Democrats Failure at the Border - Biden takes the Heat from Voters   1) White House threatens to Reduce Deportations and Retention - Amazingly Bad Policy   1A) Biden considers Executive action to deal with border.   2) Biden hemorrhaging voters on Important Issues:   Border -35 Economy -22 Mental & Physical Health - 23 Crime -21 Abortion +12 Migrant Rights +17   2A) 80% support Israel - Radical Democrats do not   2B) Only 34% in CNN poll say Biden deserves 2nd term.  Harris is lower at28%   2C) Democrats lose support among Black and Hispanic voters   3) Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump ballot case   4) For the second time in a week, Biden claims he met with a dead foreign leader at G7 conferences.   5) U.S. strike kills Iranian backed militia leader   6) 5 marines killed in copter crash in CA

Schaftlein Report Airdate:  Tuesday,  February 6, 2924 Guest -     David Brat Title: Vice-Provost for Engagement & PR, Liberty University Headline - Debt, Taxes and Economic Cracks?  1) Consumers owe Credit card companies $1.05T.  The U.S. government is $34T in Debt. Are we headed for a 'Death Spiral'? What causes a break? 2) Certain voices are calling for tax increases (former Treasury Sec. Robert Rubin). What about actual spending CUTS?  With divided government in an election year, neither spending cuts or tax increases are even on the table. Vermont is considering a Wealth Tax. 3) S & P 500 at record high with certain technology stocks maintaining sky high price to earnings multiples. On the day record high was achieved, more stocks were in the red than in the green.  1987 was the last time that happened.  We'll analyze. 3a) Are $2T government deficits contributing to the stock valuations?   4) Overall price levels remain high with no sign of reduction.  CPI at 3% but car insurance is up 26%. Middle income and low income consumers are getting crushed. Rents have also remained high.  Gas prices have come down, but will a wider middle east conflict cause them to go up?  Politics at play?   5) Trump leading Biden by 5 points in latest NBC poll but way upon the economy and border security, which are the top 2 issues.   6) $118B Border, Ukraine, Israel aid bill in big trouble. YouTube: https://youtu.be/fFwPd_4DZeQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/v4buatf-schaftlein-guest-dave-bratt-headline-debt-taxes-and-economic-cracks..html

Schaftlein Report Airdate: February 1, 2024 Guest - Tom Amenta Headline - Trump/Biden Poll Results Changing?  Economy and Immigration are Top Issues 1) Who is correct Morning Consult or Quinnipiac? 1A) Consult has Trump up 45-40 and leading in all 7 swing states. Quinnipiac has Biden up 50-45 1B) Trump appears to be gaining among working class, Black and young voters, Biden gaining women and Independents? 1C) 65% of Voters want someone other than Biden or Trump.  Advertising projected to be $10.2B with half still spent on TV adds. 1D) Manchin seriously considering a run under No Labels.  Kennedy support around 15-18% 1E) In a 5 way race, Trump leads Biden by an average of 5 points. Betting markets have Trump up by 8. 2) By far, the top 2 issues are the Economy and Immigration or lack there of. 3) Homelessness hits a record 653K as rents rise. 4) 65% of Americans having difficulty covering one month of expenses and half can't cover a $1,000 emergency 5) Border Bill faces uncertainty in both chambers - we'll analyze 6) U.S. response to 3 service members killed? 7) Crime out of control and police numbers continue to drop.

Schaftlein Report Airdate: January 30, 2024 Guest - Colonel Eric Buer, USMC (RET.) Author - Ghosts of Baghdad Headline - A Firsthand account of a Marine Attack Helicopter Pilot in the  Iraq War  1) Colonel Buer details the initial attacks and the aftermath 1A) The chaos, sights and sounds of night combat operations flying a Cobra attack helicopter - a first hand account 1B)  Duty, honor and country delivering massive fire power and devastating blows against our enemies 2) the recent attacks against Americans in the Middle East and what America needs to do next 3) Iranian involvement, the changing dynamics of the region. 4) the Israeli/Hamas War and the possible end ga

Schaftlein Report   Guest Host: Drew Thomas Allen   Airdate: Jan 25, 2024   Headline: The Texas Border Battle is a War Against a Lawless Federal Government   Peter Navarro is going to jail. It's meant to intimidate us.   The border battle is heating up. Why Abbott must stand his ground and why it's about so much more than the border and illegal immigration.   Are you ready for the propaganda battle? Morning Joe lies through his teeth on recent show.   Drew shows you how to deal with propagandists. He humiliated a left on live tv last week.   Finally, John Stewart has been summoned from retirement to command the Daily Show. It's the latest evidence the left is scared to death of Trump.

Schaftlein Report Airdate: January 11, 2024 Guest - Drew Allen Headline - Republican Shake Up 1) DeSantis and Haley trade Insults and attack each other in heated Iowa Debate.  "The donner debate" 1A) Trump holds town hall, then heads to NY for Civil Trial. Claims he has decided on VP. 1B) Christie drops out - hot microphone comments 2) GOP Conservatives revolt against spending bill.  We agree with them.  Enough is enough. We need to control the spending insanity 3) CPI comes in hotter than expected in December at 3.4% as we predicted. 4) Since Biden took office inflation is up 17.6%. Food up 33%, shelter up 19%, energy up 33% and electricity up 27% 5) U.S. unfreezes $10B Iran funds - Crazy 6) Houthi Rebels continue attacks against ships in Red Sea. 7) Nick Sabin retires, Bill Belichick and Patriots separate and Pete Carroll steps aside in Seattle

Guest - Joe Visconti   Headline - Biden Takes the Low Road - Democrats Very Nervous   1) His entire election strategy is to Blame Trump for everything.  mentioned 40 times in speech in South Carolina   2) 74% say Biden is too old, His Job Approval is stuck at 40% and 67% say country is on the Wrong Track   3) Iowa is one week away and Trump leads DeSantis by 25+. Trump in D.C. court fighting Immunity Issue   4) New Hampshire closes as Haley gains support.  39-32 Trump leads but 43% are undecided leaning Haley.  Are these numbers real?   5) Biden openly trying to influence Israel to get put of Gaza as his poll numbers shrink and he feels heat from the radical left. Meanwhile, Israel and Hezbollah near war as attacks increase.   6) CPI up 17% since Biden took office.  45% say they are worse off under Biden., only 23% say better for a -22 rating   7) In economic news, office vacancies hit 19.6% the highest since 1979   7A) 50% of credit card debt can't be paid and they are paying 20% interest.   8) Putin deploys his National Guard in occupied Ukraine.

1) A polling trend continues as strategies takes shape.   2) Biden approval rating at 39% similar to Jimmy Carter at 37%   2A) Biden being defined by a migrant crisis at the border, tough economy, unrest over seas and his age .   2B) He is -21 on economy, -23 on border and -11 on Israel /Hamas war.  His age at 81 is very problematic.   2C) Biden campaign to focus on 1-6, Trump and abortion.  This will not work.   3) Trump pushes Colorado case to Supreme Court.   4) Texas continues to ship migrants to sanctuary cities which are experiencing a flood of people.  They can't handle it.   5) The DOJ sues Texas.  Unbelievable, yes you read it correctly.   6) Amazingly, during a Republican media event at the border, there were hardly any crossings.   6A) This is a political strategy to allow migrants in the country to change the make up of the country..   7) Middle East escalation - Terrorist attack in Iran as 2 suicide bombers kill over 100?   7A) Israel takes out Hamas leader in Beirut.  

Guest - Tom Amenta   Headline - Presidential Race Appears Frozen - Literally No Change   1)  Barreling toward a rematch 65% of Americans do not want   1A) Trump leads Biden among Young and Hispanic voters and is making up ground with Black voters   1B) Biden poll numbers look worse than Jimmy Carter at the same point in time with him holding an approval rating of 40%.   1C)  Trump leads by 30 in Iowa and 20 in New Hampshire   2) Why is this happening?  Cost of Living/Economy, Wide Open Border and Biden's age.   3) Biden gave 2.0M Federal Workers a raise from 4.7% to 5.2% while millions of Americans can't get that   4) Gov. Newsome to provide Health Insurance for Illegals - a move surely to further inflame political differences   5) Pro Palestinian supporters continue to disrupt life in Blue cities and states - Another bad point for Democrats   6) Iran navy in the Red Sea and Israel strike Hamas leaders in Beirut.   7) Ukraine stalemate continues in bloody war of attrition.  Does Russia have the upper hand?

As the year concludes, Mark Schaftlein reflects on the 2023 political and financial rollercoaster of events. From market fluctuations to geopolitical tensions, as Mark and his guests dissected the complexities shaping economies worldwide. Their incisive analysis and insightful interviews brought clarity to viewers navigating a tumultuous year in politics and finance, making it an indispensable source for understanding the intricate dance between power and wealth in 2023

Special Guests Retired General Michael Flynn

Schaftlein Report | guest host Drew Allen

Schaftlein Report | Guest - Joe Visconti  Headline - Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged, Signals Cuts in 2024  Air Date: 12-19-23 Headline - Biden Support Plummets 1) Every Policy Decision is a Disaster for the country - Inflation, Bad Energy Policy and Border Disaster 1A) Multiple polls show his under water - Approval is 34-38% and Disapproval is 58-60%. Monmouth has him at 34% 1B) Biden has asked his staff to determine why he is so low with "ALL" that he has accomplished? 1C) Trump leads Biden 48-42 outside the margin of error.  We'll need every bit of this to overcome Mail in Vote manipulation as Democratic Governors have vetoed bills to combat election fraud. In another poll Trump leads 50-46%. In a 5 way race the lead is 41-37 with Kennedy polling at 14% 1D) His support among Latinos is upside down as 28% approve and 62% do not.  He is losing young voters 2) 24% say the country is on the Right Track while 69% say Wrong Track for a -45%   3) Iowa - Trump is at 58%, DeSantis is at 22% and Haley is 13%   3A) New Hampshire - Trump 44%, Haley 29% and DeSantis is at 11%   3B) Nationally Trump si at 69%, DeSantis 12% and Haley 9%   4) Biden Israel policy is based on the vote in Michigan - We'll explain Defense Secretary Austin pushes more targeted bombing. Massive tunnels found.   6) Arizona Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs sends National Guard troops to the border.   5) Liberal Democrats and Radical Progressives oppose any border deal as part of Ukraine and Israel aide.   6) Outrageous jury award against Giuliani of $148M in liable suit in Atlanta.  Intimidation tactics   7) Energy prices rise as Red Sea attacks continue.   7A) Biden and Kerry war on Coal is hurting Americans s it contributes 36% of electricity.

Guest - Richard Battle and Jeffrey Dunetz   Headline - Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged, Signals Cuts in 2024   1) Dow rallies to All Time High above 37K.  10 Year Note below 4% down 106 basis points in 45 days   1A) Unemployment at 3.7% and the CPI is at 3.1% year over year.  Inflation expected to fall to 2.5% in 2024   1B) Why do Americans still have a negative view of Biden on the Economy  He is way upside down 40-60   1C) 5.2% military pay increase for 2024 in Senate approved budget.   2) Polling - David Axelrod says Biden numbers are terrible. Trump leads Biden between 2-9 points in the 8 key swing states! Bloomberg/Morning Consult Poll   2A) Iowa - Trump 51%, DeSantis 19%, Haley 16%   2B) New Hampshire - Trump 45%, Haley 18%, Christie 14%, DeSantis 11%, Ramaswamy - 10%   2C) Trump 37%, Biden 31%, Kennedy 17% in three way race.  Throw in fringe candidates and it gets better fro Trump   2D) Mentally Fit -Trump +16, Physically Fit - Trump +34, Were you helped or hurt.  Trump 49-37   3) House panel move Impeachment Inquiry forward   4) Harvard brand is now TOXIC.   5) Radical Pro-Palestinian leftists shut down the 110 freeway in LA. 75 arrested.   5A) 80% of the residents of the West Bank support Hamas. While V.P. Harris pushes sympathy for Palestinians.   6) Israel continues to decimate Hamas but at a cost.  9 elite troops killed in recent ambush.  Militants are surrendering.   What happens after the war ends?

Guest - Jason Bermas Headline - Fear of Trump Win Settling in with Democrats 1) Voters are unhappy with the economy, crime, border, expensive homes and Biden's foreign policy failures 1A) Whispers are now open calls for Biden to step aside - Al Hunt. LBJ all over again. 2) Biden approval in Michigan -14 and Trump leads by 50 -40 2A)  Iowa poll-  Trump 51, DeSantis 19 and Haley 16 Jason explains the Caucases 2B) Gov. Sununu to endorse Haley in N.H. 3) What is Jack Smith doing going directly to Supreme Court in Trump Case? 4) Mounting evidence against Biden family leading toward Formal House Impeachment Inquiry? 4A) One candidate gets sympathy from the American public and the other takes all the blame.  Guess who? 5) How is Harvard's President keeping her job?  We'll exp;lain 6) CPI up .1% in November but 3.1% over the past year.  4% taking out food and energy.  These are telling numbers. 7) Zelenskyy in D.C. to pitch Ukraine aid. 8) Israel pounds Hamas rocket launch sites.

1) The 4th and "final" GOP Debate is over. Did it matter?   2) Why is CNN going to host 2 more GOP debates?   3) Communist Van Jones melts down on live television over Vivek Ramaswamy.   4) Biden continues to deny involvement with Hunter's foreign business dealings...while more evidence proves he was involved with Hunter's foreign business dealings.   5) The border is wide open and illegals are waiting in line to be "apprehended."    6) Will we get a Biden impeachment?   7) Chris Wray says the FBI didn't validate Hunter Biden laptop because it would be election interference. HAHAHAHA.   8) Racist Biden halts menthol cigarette ban because -- wait for it -- he worries blacks won't vote for him over it.  

Guest - Tom Amenta   Headline - Border Security for Military Aid? YES   1) Ukraine and Israel aid break down over lack of agreement on Border Security. Speaker Johnson delivers ultimatum.   1A) The hard left and immigration advocates tie Biden's hand.  Republicans need to stand firm on this one.   2) Israel presses war in Khan Younis where it believes Hamas leaders and hostages are holed up. A route here leads to daylight for military purposes.   2A) Trump on Hannity tonight and the Debate with 4 participants is tomorrow.   3) Trump +6, DeSantis +2 and Haley +10 over Biden.  Biden job approval at 38%.   4) House appears to be headed to an Impeachment Inquiry vote that will pass.   5) Santos is gone, why is Sen. Menendez still there? Gold bars from a violent robbery found in his home.   6) Job openings drop to 8.7M, lowest since March 2021.  10 year Note falls to 4.1% down from over 5.0% at the end of October   7) Congress authorized $7.5B for Electric charging Stations - so far none have been built. 

Headline - Trump still Dominates as Haley Surges? AirDate: November 30, 2023      1) Is the Haley surge in the polls real.  Koch money rolls in.   1A) DeSantis goes all in on Iowa visiting all 99 counties. Debates Newsome on Fox tonight   1B) Trump still far ahead in all of the early states + he leads Biden by 4 in latest polls.   1C) Biden refers to Trump as a Congressman? Wheel him out folks.   2) Is the U.S. applying pressure to Israel for extended cease fire which is now in 7th day? Yes.   2A) 3 Israeli's murdered in Jerusalem and 2 attackers are killed.   2B) Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protestors swarm NYC Christmas Tree.  Insane NYC police forced to battle demonstrators.   2C) Biden apologizes to Muslim leaders for his early negative tone toward Palestinians death toll, despite the fact that Hamas murdered 1,200 people..   3) Home prices rise for 7th straight month.  Record high prices in much of the country. Pending sales drop to 2001 levels as more supply of homes greater than $750K hit the market as rates drop from 8% to 7%.   4) Henry Kissinger - A diplomat for the ages.  We'll discuss his accomplishments and career.

Guest - Joe Visconti   Headline - The State of the Country as we celebrate a great American Holiday   1) The 2024 Election is less than a year away - Trump is leading   2) Inflation, Insecurity, Economy, Interest Rates and Debt   3) Border Insecurity and Massive Problems in our major cities   4) Global Conflicts in Israel and Ukraine   5) China is an equal Global player to the U.S. Sure looks that way

Guest - Dave Brat - Vice Provost Engagement and Public Relations Liberty University   Headline - Exploding Federal Deficit - No End in Sight   1) Gross Domestic Product Analysis    2) Deficit Spending   3) Inflation and Interest Rates   4) Tax Rates and Spending Cuts a potential Solution

Guest - Drew Thomas Allen   Headline - Is the policy to Israel shifting?   1) 50 Hostage Release deal?   1A) Hamas leaders in Qatar should be prosecuted for violating U.S. and International Laws   2) Only 39% approve Biden's handling of the economy.  Democrats consider changing the message?   2A) Home sales fall to a 13 year low. Inflation is at 3.2% and Unemployment is at 3.9% but may rise.   2B) Food banks see demand surge   2C) Debt to GDP is at 120%   3) Joe Biden turned 81.  Where was the celebration?   4) Musk sues Media Matters a liberal outfit over manipulation of adds.  Texas Attorney General laun ches probe.   5) Harvard Harris poll shows Trump up by 6-9 points over Biden.  Trump is +5 in Michigan

Guest - General Michael Flynn   Headline - Hate for Israel and Praise for China.  How did we get here?   1) 150 Violent Anti-Israel protesters injures 6 police officers outside of DNC Headquarters. Democratic congressional members escorted out of the building.   1A) College campus support for Hamas?  How did we get here. Still a minority but a very loud voice.  Professors are part of the problem.   1B) General Flynn provides analysis on the Israel/Hamas war.   2) Media proclaims Biden/Xi summit a success.  Was there ever any doubt. Climate action, Fentanyl, Military Communication and Pandas. Taiwan status quo?   2A) Where were the American flags in SF?  Nothing but Chinese flags on motorcade route?   3) Continuing Resolution passes the Senate for short term funding through Jan 2024. No funding yet for Israel or Ukraine   4) Trumps lead among Republican voters towers in the range of 45-50 points.   4A) In both Fox News and Quinnipiac polls, Trump beats Biden 39-35 in a five way race including Kennedy, Stein and West. Throw in Manchin and the numbers barely budge.   4B) Majority of Democrats by 54-28 want an alternative to Biden.

Mark Schaftlein and his Guest Gary Demar discuss the rising support in both houses and the marches on college campuses 

Guest - Drew Allen Author and Commentator   Headline - DeBunking the Election Night Results   1) While the Election Results were not good, the Media has done a terrible analysis.  We'll explain   2) Debate Analysis from Miami.   2A) Trump leads Biden 49-45.  His support is eroding.   3) Why is the U.S. Response to attacks on our soldiers so MINIMAL?   3A) Israel agrees to a ridiculous U.S. request for a 4 hour daily pause in fighting - Biden and Blinken are a total weak disaster   3B) Israel destroys Hamas tunnels and kills weapons maker   4) Central American countries are now providing busses for illegals on their journey. Mayorkas should be impeached.   5) Higher Inflation for Longer? Biden has lead us to a $2T deficit (1.7T + $300B in student loan forgiveness) Almost $200B in additional interest expense. This is without a recession or U.S. at war.

Schaftlein Report | Guest - Joe Visconti   Headline - Israel Splits North Gaza   1) Military Operation continues while whinny liberals and cease fire nuts support Hamas   1A) Biden and Blinken plead for "humanitarian temporary halt".. Israel may do "small pause"  U.S. troops under attack and Biden does NOTHING   2) A growing chorus of Democrats want Biden to Withdraw from race as polling numbers are a disaster.   2A) Multiple credible polling shows Trump leading in 5 of 7 Swing states.    2B) Media in full panic and melt down. DISBELIEF   2C) Biden too old +42, Policies hurt Americans =17,  Bad Economy +24. Economy. border, crime and foreign policy are working against Biden   3) 4 Key elections states today KY, VA, Ohio and Mississippi   4) Speaker Johnson ties Ukraine aid to Border Security - AWESOME.   4A) He also ties Israel aid to cutting IRS budget - Another winner   5) DeSantis, Haley, Scott, Christie and Ramaswamy appear to qualify for tomorrow debate in Miami   6) Biden refuses to provide loan documents between him and his brother in the Biden crime family saga.  Drip, Drip, Drip

Guest - Jeffrey Dunetz   Headline - Israeli Army marches to Gaza City   1) Israeli troops advancing   1A)300 miles of Hamas tunnels   1B)Foreign Passport holders allowed to leave Gaza   1C) Biden calls for "pause" Free "prisoners".. Nobody is listening   2) Thai representative "speaks with Hamas" in Tehran. Iran is the real enemy here.   3) Jewish students harassed and attacked on college campuses in ugly scenes   4) Israeli aid bill house demands offsets for $14B   5) Trump 39, Biden 36, Kennedy 17, West 4  We'' explain   6) More evidence of Biden bribes 0- It never ends.  The man is compromised   7) Talib is uncensured and Santos in Not expelled. No surprise here   8) Tuberville hold wears on GOP in military abortion issue

Israel pushes Deeper into Gaza Killing Hamas Leaders with full U.S. Support   1) Israel takes out numerous Hamas fighters and 4 senior Hamas commanders that planned the 10-07 attacks   1A) Fighting in tunnels and Hamas territory. Israel is losing soldiers in the fight as the war expands.   1B) Spokesman Admiral John Kirby stands by Israel in virtually all public comments   2) Secretary Blinken and Biden have so far rejected calls from the far left wing radicals in Democratic party for ceasefire - rightfully so   2A) Pro Palestinian demonstrators disrupt Blinken testimony.   2B) Our middle east bases have been attacked 23 times with only one limited response so far.  Weakness on display.   3) College idiots continue to make fools of themselves and their universities with antisemitic demonstrations. Columbia University approves of student and professor actions supporting Hamas.   4) The House pushes $14B in aid for Israel with offset cuts in IRS funding separating Israel and Ukraine aid. A conflict with he Senate and Oval office wishes   5) Biden approval falls to 37% with 60% disapproving of his handling of the economy.  Why  - Inflation is still double from when Biden became President   6) His support among Democrats has fallen from 86% to 76%.  His cognitive decline is obvious and Democrats are trying to hide the obvious.   7) Trump up in Iowa 45 to 16 for Haley and DeSantis.  In South Carolina 53 to 22 for Haley and 11 for DeSantis.   8) Judge rules razor wire can stay at the border. for now. 169 detained from terror watch list.

Guest - Richard Battle Conservative Author and Commentator   Headline - Mass shooting in Maine   1) 18 dead and killer at large. Certified Fire Arms instructor with mental health issues.   2) Mike Johnson of Louisiana elected Speaker - Fabulous initial speech focus on Debt, Border security and aid to Israel   3) U.S. GDP rose 4.9% in Q-3.  All indications are leading to a slow down as interest rates remain elevated.   4) Israel tests ground invasion into Gaza as daily bombings to kill terrorists continue. Rocket hits Tel Aviv. Hamas traps and blocks Palestinians from leaving.   4A) Biden and Netanyahu confirm Israel will decide on the invasion time line not the U.S.   5) Iran drone attacks against U.S. military personnel continue in middle east.  Why has our government not responded tot he Iranian actions?   5A) Iran foreign reserves now $60B versus $4B when Trump left office. They have gone from selling 400K barrels of oil a day to 3M under Biden.  Why is this happening?.Appeasement DOES NOT work.   6) 40 FBI confidential sources confirm Biden crime family activity.  Cover up - Grassley   7) Will liberal Jews finally abandon the left after their atrocious actions and votes?   8) UFC announces Bud Light deal and the boycotts and protests begin.  When will they ever learn?   9) Jamaal Bowman pleads guilty to pulling fire alarm in capital.  What a dumb ass.   10) Ca Gov. Newsome in China to meet XI

1) It sure looks that way - Hostages before strike? Biden/Jimmy Carter 1A) 70% of Israeli's favor ground Invasion 1B) Why does the AP not call them terrorists, instead of militants? 1C) Hamas launches rockets and Israel counters with precision bombs 1D) 95% of Americans over the age of 65 support Israel, while only 52% of 18-24 year olds do. 2) Our Southern border is WIDE open. 2023 - 2.47M crossings 2022 - 2.38M 2021 - 1.73M 2020 - 458K under Trump 3) In Presidential politics Biden is bleeding black vote.  Support drops from 90% in 2020 to 74% today 3A) He and Trump are tied in 3 national polls despite Biden job approval at 40% 3B) Kennedy at 19% in Harvard Harris poll pulling from both. 4) How did Joe Biden pay $3.0M cash for a house as the self proclaimed poorest member of congress? 5) 3rd Georgia election case pleads guilty to lesser charge - Jenna Ellis 6) Skyrocketing crime in Washington D.C. forces mayor to rethink liberal Democratic policies. 7) Tom Emmer for Speaker?

Guest - Andrew Crapuchettes Founder - Red Balloon   Headline - What did Biden's Trip Accomplish   1) Humanitarian aid, $100M more of YOUR Tax Dollars for what?  How is it distributed to those in need? Opening of 20 trucks from Egypt for supplies at the Rafah Crossing - OK   A delay in Israeli military Operations - Maybe - Jury is still out   2) Rashida Tlaib should be expelled from Congress.  She is Anti-American, a disgusting liar and pathetic human being. In the face of evidence, she still blames Israel for hospital parking lot bombing.   2A) Pro Palestinian protesters storm the capital.  Only 3 arrested.  Where is the outrage?   3) U.S. vetoes UN resolution condemning Hamas as there is no language in it to allow for Israel to defend itself.   4) Sen. John Fetterman says now is NOT the time for ceasefire.  We totally AGREE.  He receives massive backlash from the left which has gone insane.   4A) 9 rockets fired from Lebanon.   5) In Presidential politics, Trump leads Biden in 5 of 7 swing states (AZ,GA,NC,PA,Wisc.) Biden leads in 2 (Nev and Mich) The collective margin is +4 which is outside the margin of error being + or - 1.   5(A) Trump is +14 on the Economy and +11 om Foreign Policy   6) Jordan withdraws from Speaker race in a victory for Moderates and Democrats.  Yes that's right. Pathetic.   6A) McHenry likely Interim speaker until January?   7) Inflation continues to hammer the lower and middle class workers. Mortgage rates above 8%. Problems in commercial real estate emerging as predicted.

Guest - Richard Battle   Headline - Biden to Israel and House to Vote on Jordan as Speaker   1) President Biden heads to Tel Aviv.   1A) Hamas compared to ISIS   1B) Humanitarian aid for Hostages? Hamas releases hostage video   1C) College professors praising Hamas? Sad but true.   1D) Antisemitism is widespread in U.S. Shockingly high and fully exposed   1E) Billionaires cutting off Ivy League aid. - Finally   1F) No refugees in Egypt or Jordan - King Abdullah   2) Democrats push Biden to shift Iran policy - Finally   3) Jim Jordan still needs votes for speaker   4) Putin in China with Xi   5) Ukraine using Army Tactical Missile System - i.e. Long range precision artillery   6) Washington Post publishes letter urging Schiff and Porter to drop out of CA Senate race because they are white.

Guest - Jeffrey Dunetz   Headline - Secretary Blinken and President Biden Unwavering Support for Israel   1) Hamas calls on Muslims to mobilize.   1A) Hamas is identical to ISIS   2) 360K Israeli troops amassed   3) U.S. Special Operations involved?   4) 5 Democratic Senators and scores of House members call for a freeze on $6B of Iranian funds.  Why hasn't it been done?   5) Backlash against radical Democrats for criticizing Israel and supporting Palestinians   6) Intelligence failures come to light in Israel   7) In politics, Scalise still short of needed votes   8) Trump and DeSantis are even with Biden. Haley leads by 4.   8A) Trump leads in 3 early primary states by 30 points as field remains fractured.   9) In closely followed Ky Governors race, incumbent Democrat Steve Beshear leads Daniel Cameron in polls. Ky has been a good predictor of Presidential results the next year since 2000.   10) UAW strike expand to Ford plant in Louisville which is Ford's most profitable operation.   110 Consumer Price Index came in at 3.7%.  On the high side.  Rates higher for longer?  YES

The Atrocities Grow in Israel   1) Geo Political ramifications of war in Israel and the Middle East   2) Economic impact on the U. S. and global economy   3) The risk of rapidly escalating oil prices and potential supply imbalances   4) Rising interest rates - How high and for how long?   5) Budget Deficits and support for both Ukraine and Israel with the issues of a Divided Congress

1) Poetic Justice - Trump was right all along.  Border Security as Democratic leaders succumb   2) Speaker Battle - We'll analyze   3) Economy in trouble? Jobs report tomorrow as interest rates remain at elevated levels   4) Russian terrorist strike in Ukraine leaves 49 civilians dead. Future Funding ?   5) Trump and Biden in virtual tie despite all of the country's problems.  Job approval 40-54 upside down.   5A) Haley rising in New Hampshire?   6) Cornel West and Kennedy to run as Independents - What effect will this have   7) Murder in NYC as 18 year old deranged black kid stabs White guy in unprovoked attack   8) Pelosi evicted - Liberals scream   9) Trump ordered by judge to not transfer assets.

1) 10 Year note rises above 4.75% and 2 Year above 5.1%.  Stocks become vulnerable   1A) Record Federal Debt and the Federal Reserve shrinking its Balance Sheet.   1B Geo-political risk is high with war in Ukraine continuing, gas and insurance prices rising.   1C) CA raises fast food workers pay to $20 per hour minimum.  We'll discuss ramifications   1D) Is Stagflation around the corner.   2) Matt Gaetz tries to oust McCarthy in vote today. This is a clown show and not good for the GOP   3) In New Hampshire Trump is at 49%, Nikki Haley is now at 19%, DeSantis is at 15%   3A) 84% of Trump voters will not switch.  39% of primary voters say they would consider changing their preferred candidate.   4) Kennedy to switch to Independent.  What will be the effect?   5) Biden Approval still under water however Rasmussen has it at 49-48 approve of Biden job. However other polls show his support around 41% and 54% disapprove - RCP Average. Which polls is correct?   6) Rampant Crime i cities - Rep. Cuellar's car is carjacked and prominent reported in Philadelphia is murdered.   7) Trump Fraud case continues with Judge to decide case.  Hunter pleads Not Guilty.

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1) Biden re-election doubt explode with Media attention - "Too Old"   1A) Last chance to get rid of Biden/Harris as time is running out - Democrats panic?   1B Impeachment Inquiry into his son business dealings tied to him?  White House tries to rally the MEDIA?   1C) His age has become a liability and Harris is NOT ready.   1D) 77 of Americans say he istoo old, while 69% of Democrats feel the same way   1E) Influential Democrats David Ignatius and James Carville sound the warning siren   2) GOVERNMENT BARRELS TOWARD 10-01 SHUTDOWN AS PARTIES FAR APART ON SPENDING BILLS   2A) Conservatives dig in in push to change the trajectory of spending.   2B) Is McCarthy's job safe?   3) Romney will not seek re-election - We'll dive into why   4) Polls unchanged with Trump and Biden in almost identical spots and the head to head is a virtual tie.  Right Track 25-64 is also unchanged.

1) Abuse of Power and Obstruction among Biden family corruption as Impeachment probe launched   2) Will this shake up the Presidential race?   2A) Harris on Face the Nation says she doesn't understand Trump question on election and says she is ready but fully endorses Biden The American people  do not want or like her.   2B) Harris, Newsome, Buttigieg, Whitmer and AOC among alternatives?  We'll discuss.   3) Biden leads Trump by 2 in Morning Consult poll however he trails Biden by a larger margin in Doug Shoen poll ( He is a Democrat centrist)   4) Budget talks House conservatives demand the following:   No more weaponizing DOJ Reversing WOKE diversity, equity and inclusion and LGBTQ+ policies Lower spending levels Border security Biden Impeachment   5) Oil at highest level $92 in 10 months   6) $6B to Iran in prisoner swap   7) Blue city and state blues as illegals overwhelm sanctuary havens - Gov. Abbott and Mayor Adams exchange insults   8) Putin - "Trump charges politically motivated"   9) Biden embarrasses the USA while in Vietnam

1) China unofficially bans I-phone sales to government officials?   2) Soaring value of the dollar causing concern in Asia.  Oil near $90 while Biden cancels ANWAR approved drilling rights in Alaska.   3) US economy appears to be growing faster than anticipated in 2023.  Why are so many people disenchanted? Millennial and Generation Z are not in the labor force to the degree of their past generations.   4) Secretary Blinken in Kiev to support Ukraine.   5) Hunter Biden indictment on gun charges?  Really?   6) Biden polling numbers are BAD.  Democrats don't want him by 2-1.  Trump picks up 10 cross overs (we'll explain that) However in head to head versus Trump it is very tight within the margin of error in most polls.  Haley leads by 6 in hypothetical Biden match up   7) CNN poll shows Biden approval at 39%   8) Poor Mayor Eric Adams says migrants will destroy NYC.  We told you so a year ago.