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For decades, private equity has been the darling of pension funds, university endowments, and sovereign wealth funds, promising high returns and low volatility. Now, President Donald Trump has made it possible for everyday investors to get in on the magic with his executive order, "Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.” The order relieves regulatory burdens that limit the access of defined contribution plans, like 401(k)s, to alternative assets such as private equity (but also cryptocurrency and real estate). The hope is to give American workers access to greater choice, diversification, and potential growth towards a comfortable retirement.But Trump's order comes just as longstanding questions about private equity's promise of high returns and low risk are coming to the fore. Has the distribution of returns slowed to a trickle? What does data actually say about private equity's performance, and where is the industry headed? There is also a long standing debate whether private equity is good for society, independent of financial returns.Is private equity actually a ponzi scheme that now threatens the retirements of millions of American workers? To make sense of it all, Luigi and Bethany are joined by Dan Rasmussen, an experienced investor and author who began his career in private equity but has emerged as one of the most prescient critics of the industry. Together, the three of them distill what the state of the industry means for the future welfare of investors, workers, and the American economy as a whole.Bonus: Check out ProMarket's recent series on the impact of private equity in the health care industry.
We chat about the disappointing launch and critical reception of GPT-5 and what this massive claims-reality gap tells us about how an overactive industry, propelled by grand social forces of capital accumulation, are ultimately producing “normal” or “mid” technologies. Plus, we get into the productivity paradox that plagues AI. ••• Does AI really boost productivity at work? Research shows gains don't come cheap or easy https://theconversation.com/does-ai-really-boost-productivity-at-work-research-shows-gains-dont-come-cheap-or-easy-263127 ••• Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky https://theconversation.com/does-ai-actually-boost-productivity-the-evidence-is-murky-260690 ••• GPT-5 is a joke. Will it matter? https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/gpt-5-is-a-joke-will-it-matter ••• GPT-5 Should Be Ashamed of Itself https://www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/gpt-5-is-by-far-the-best-ai-system ••• A.I. as normal technology (derogatory) https://maxread.substack.com/p/ai-as-normal-technology-derogatory ••• What If A.I. Doesn't Get Much Better Than This? https://www.newyorker.com/culture/open-questions/what-if-ai-doesnt-get-much-better-than-this ••• The Tech Fantasy That Powers A.I. Is Running on Fumes https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/29/opinion/ai-tech-innovation.html ••• How AI, Healthcare, and Labubu Became the American Economy https://kyla.substack.com/p/how-ai-healthcare-and-labubu-became Standing Plugs: ••• Order Jathan's new book: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520398078/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite ••• Subscribe to Ed's substack: https://substack.com/@thetechbubble ••• Subscribe to TMK on patreon for premium episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills Hosted by Jathan Sadowski (bsky.app/profile/jathansadowski.com) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (www.x.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (bsky.app/profile/jebr.bsky.social)
Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) SOURCES:Eric Hilt, professor of economics at Wellesley College.Nathaniel Philbrick, writer and historian.Paul Watson, environmental activist and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. RESOURCES:“Calls From the Deep: Do We Need to Save the Whales All Over Again?” by Sophy Grimshaw (The Guardian, 2020).“The Very Small World of V.C.,” by Avi Asher-Schapiro (The New Republic, 2019).“How Nantucket Came to Be the Whaling Capital of the World,” by Nathaniel Philbrick (Smithsonian Magazine, 2015).“Fin-tech,” (The Economist, 2015).“The Spectacular Rise and Fall of U.S. Whaling: An Innovation Story,” by Derek Thompson (The Atlantic, 2012).Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America, by Eric Jay Dolin (2007).“Incentives in Corporations: Evidence from the American Whaling Industry,” by Eric Hilt (NBER Working Papers, 2004).In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex, by Nathaniel Philbrick (2000).“Productivity in American Whaling: The new Bedford Fleet in the Nineteenth Century,” by Lance Davis, Robert Galiman, and Teresa Hutchins (NBER Working Paper, 1987). EXTRAS:“Is Venture Capital the Secret Sauce of the American Economy?” by Freakonomics Radio (2021).“Is the Future of Farming in the Ocean?” by Freakonomics Radio (2021).
Economist & co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, criticizes the Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs as policies that harm the American Economy and the working class.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
My guest today is Andrew Milgram. Andrew is the founder of Marblegate Asset Management, an alternative investment firm that invests in credit opportunities and special situations. He joins me to discuss his unique approach to distressed investing in the middle market, revealing how middle market EBITDA has declined 20-25% since 2019, creating what he calls the "K-shaped economy." His investment stories are legendary, particularly his $600+ million bet on NYC taxi medallions, which we go into in great detail. We discuss Marblegate's approach to negotiation, sourcing deals directly from hundreds of regional banks, and understanding the human element in distressed situations. Please enjoy this conversation with Andrew Milgram. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to Ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. – This episode is brought to you by AlphaSense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:04:58) Understanding the K-Shaped Economy (00:07:08) Middle Market Challenges and Data Insights (00:16:56) Distressed Investing Explained (00:25:06) The Taxi Medallion Investment Story (00:46:46) Navigating New York's Taxi Medallion System (00:47:17) Building Relationships with Regulators and Unions (00:50:22) Taking the Taxi Operation Public (00:51:26) The Future of Autonomous Vehicles and Medallions (00:54:30) Investment Strategies and Risk Management (00:58:41) Negotiation Principles and Human Drama (01:11:55) Personal Reflections and Formative Experiences (01:17:22) The State of the American Economy (01:23:29) Insights on Private Credit and Equity Markets (01:30:39) Future of Asset Management (01:33:16) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Done For Andrew
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer. The hidden history of an economic and cultural crisis that is threatening our very food supply—the disappearance of the American farmer. A Big Difference”: Trump Administration’s Tomato Tariffs Already a Game Changer for American Farmers Trump says he will set tariffs for 150 small countries in one swoop In a decisive move to protect American agriculture and restore fairness, the Trump Administration’s tariffs on fresh Mexican tomato imports are already boosting American farmers, growers, and business owners. 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Listener Allison Shottenhaml 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Listener Chief Scotie DowneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:05 –11:22 (17 mins) Nils Grevillius, Grevillius Detective Services Manhattan bomb plot foiled as feds charge NY man with building, stashing IEDs across city Suspect allegedly placed IEDs on subway tracks and residential rooftops PUBLIUS SPECIAL GUEST: Nils Grevillius, Los Angeles based Private Detective conducts investigations without regard to local or national borders, and has the ability to deliver factual information quickly and efficiently from each of the fifty United States, and every continent in the world. A.I. Was Created Without Factoring In The “Bad Guy Factor” The Party Of JFK Is Now The Party Of Lee Harvey Oswald. 11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!” 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Weekly Feature: “WHEEL OF AUDIO CLIPS!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokesto discuss: Valley Park Approves Tax Breaks for Apartment Project: Valley Park has approved tax incentives for a $60 million Mia Rose apartment complex at the former Wet Willy’s site. David can discuss what this means for local taxpayers and the growing use of development subsidies. Ballot Language Confusion Leads to Marijuana Tax Ruling: David can break down how obscure language in the marijuana legalization ballot measure led to a Supreme Court ruling that counties can’t collect sales tax in incorporated areas, and why this highlights the need for initiative petition reform in Missouri. Tax Incentives For Private Business Development Has Gone Haywire In Missouri 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:05 –11:22 (13 mins) Listener Kathleen Worthmore 11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) Guin Hinman, St. Louis County Parks and Recreation, and Mark Harder from The St. Louis County Council 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Susie Moore, Deputy Managing Editor, Redstate.com Democrats Who Follow The Media Lies Live In An Alternate Reality 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) "WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING?!!" with KATHLEEN KAISER Also with Boston Cathy at the beginning 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Weekly Feature: “MILLER TIME!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Weekly: Karen Kataline @KarenKataline -Her number for the interview: check OPAL first then / 303-757-3777; backup: 830-253-8383More info on Karen: www.karenkataline.com@KarenKataline 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Mike Archer-St. Louis County council - MIKE WAS AT THE LOCATION WITH US. 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Colonel Joe Adams was at The Wall That Heals with us. The Washington Guard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Weekly: Karen Kataline @KarenKataline -Her number for the interview: check OPAL first then / 303-757-3777; backup: 830-253-8383More info on Karen: www.karenkataline.com@KarenKataline 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Mike Archer-St. Louis County council - MIKE WAS AT THE LOCATION WITH US. 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Colonel Joe Adams was at The Wall That Heals with us. The Washington Guard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer. The hidden history of an economic and cultural crisis that is threatening our very food supply—the disappearance of the American farmer. A Big Difference”: Trump Administration’s Tomato Tariffs Already a Game Changer for American Farmers Trump says he will set tariffs for 150 small countries in one swoop In a decisive move to protect American agriculture and restore fairness, the Trump Administration’s tariffs on fresh Mexican tomato imports are already boosting American farmers, growers, and business owners. 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Listener Allison Shottenhaml 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Listener Chief Scotie DowneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokesto discuss: Valley Park Approves Tax Breaks for Apartment Project: Valley Park has approved tax incentives for a $60 million Mia Rose apartment complex at the former Wet Willy’s site. David can discuss what this means for local taxpayers and the growing use of development subsidies. Ballot Language Confusion Leads to Marijuana Tax Ruling: David can break down how obscure language in the marijuana legalization ballot measure led to a Supreme Court ruling that counties can’t collect sales tax in incorporated areas, and why this highlights the need for initiative petition reform in Missouri. Tax Incentives For Private Business Development Has Gone Haywire In Missouri 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Susie Moore, Deputy Managing Editor, Redstate.com Democrats Who Follow The Media Lies Live In An Alternate Reality 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) "WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING?!!" with KATHLEEN KAISER Also with Boston Cathy at the beginning 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Weekly Feature: “MILLER TIME!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:05 –11:22 (17 mins) Nils Grevillius, Grevillius Detective Services Manhattan bomb plot foiled as feds charge NY man with building, stashing IEDs across city Suspect allegedly placed IEDs on subway tracks and residential rooftops PUBLIUS SPECIAL GUEST: Nils Grevillius, Los Angeles based Private Detective conducts investigations without regard to local or national borders, and has the ability to deliver factual information quickly and efficiently from each of the fifty United States, and every continent in the world. A.I. Was Created Without Factoring In The “Bad Guy Factor” The Party Of JFK Is Now The Party Of Lee Harvey Oswald. 11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!” 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Weekly Feature: “WHEEL OF AUDIO CLIPS!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Trump Economy Rolls.The American Economy is growing fast, and Tariff reforms are growing our export outlook.Eddie starts the show with a nostalgic opening, harkening back to the great Jesus Revolution which drew so many baby-boomers to a genuine devotion to Christ, and changed the world when the culture wars were tearing it apart.Plus, Trump staffers are producing evidence of a major attack on the US govt. master-minded by Obama and his 'security state minions.David introduces the new effort to restore supersonic flight.We observe the booming economy and how the Dow Index has seen a 20% increase in 3 months.AUDIOVIDEOCatch all our shows at www.FreshBlack.CoffeeConnect with us at www.facebook.com/freshblackcoffeeOur audio podcast is at https://feeds.feedburner.com/thefreshblackcoffeepodcastOur video podcast is at https://feeds.feedburner.com/freshblackcoffee/videocastWatch the video on our YouTube channel, Facebook, website, or with your podcasting app. We record the show every Saturday and release it later the same day.Jeff Davis commentary appears courtesy of www.theThoughtZone.comClick here to watch this episode »
11:05 – 11:22 (17 mins) Weekly: Dr. Randy Tobler @RandyToblerMD 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Donald Wilkie author of Freedom Revealed: A Simple Elegant System. Is Putting Obama Behind Bars a Higher Priority for America Than the ‘Epstein List?”Tulsi Gabbard sounds alarm on Obama-era cabal's 'treasonous conspiracy' against TrumpTulsi Gabbard details bombshell claims of Obama-era cabal's 'treasonous conspiracy' against TrumpIf This Doesn’t Lead To Democrat Indictments Then It’s All Over! 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Weekly: Drew Thomas Allen @DrewThomasAllen Author, America's Last Stand: Will You Vote to Save or Destroy America in 2024Host of ‘The Drew Allen Show’ podcast VP of client development at Publius PR & Editor of the Publius National Post.columnistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9:05 – 9:22 (17mins)Weekly: Missouri State Senator - Nick Schroer @NickBSchroer 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: “I HEARD IT ON THE X!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) Vic and Ken discuss Looney Tunes Leftwing LiesMore Democrat Lies After They Toured Alligator Alcatraz 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Weekly: Missouri State Senator - Nick Schroer @NickBSchroer 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: “I HEARD IT ON THE X!!” 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Major Fred Galvin (USMC-Ret)BOOK: author of A Few Bad Men: The True Story of U.S. Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America. Iran Demands Ability to Enrich Uranium Even After Bombing. Is Negotiation with Iran Even Possible?Is Future Military Intervention Inevitable, Even After Attacks?Iran Says It Would Resume Nuclear Talks With US if Guaranteed No Further AttacksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Michael F. McNamara BOOK: From Trauma To Joy: Life changing lessons that fellow US Marines taught me after traumatic events occurred in my life... Lessons that apply to ANYONE Family Trauma and Grief AuthorReacts to recent Devastation in Texas CommunityWaiting, Watching, Wounded: The Emotional Toll on Families in the Wake of Texas Floods Texas floods: Death toll rises to 120 as rescue operations start to shift to recovery phase The Power Of Human Interaction To Combat Mental Health 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Weekly: Drew Thomas Allen @DrewThomasAllen Author, America's Last Stand: Will You Vote to Save or Destroy America in 2024Host of ‘The Drew Allen Show’ podcast VP of client development at Publius PR & Editor of the Publius National Post.columnistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:05 – 11:22 (17 mins) Larry Behrens Communications Director, Power The Future Imagine getting sued so a green energy company can take your land…with a loan backed by YOUR tax dollars. That’s exactly what’s happening in Missouri. In his latest op-ed at Townhall.com, Power the Future spokesman Larry Behrens explains how in the closing days of the failed Biden Administration, Washington, D.C., tried to do what the American public rejected weeks earlier at the ballot box: force its radical green agenda on an unwilling electorate. Biden’s Department of Energy (DOE) approved a multibillion-dollar loan for the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a project so unpopular and unnecessary that its developers have resorted to eminent domain petitions against Missouri families to seize their land. Windmills and Solar Panels Are Inefficient Energy Creators 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Weekly: Karen Kataline @KarenKataline More info on Karen: www.karenkataline.com @KarenKataline 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Patrick Semmens VP at National Right to Work @Right2Work @RightToWork NYC Central Labor Council endorses socialist Mamdani for mayorWith broad and overwhelming support, the NYC CLC on Monday proudly endorsed Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of New York City following his victory in last week’s Democratic primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Nate Lucas -Communications Specialist for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 - 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Susie Moore, Deputy Managing Editor, Redstate.com 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING?!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Weekly Feature: “MILLER TIME!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes@ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org to discuss: SLDC Severance Deal– Former St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) head Neal Richardson is receiving a $141,000 severance and a $25,000 consulting fee following his departure. The payments, funded by taxpayers, raise concerns about transparency and accountability in city government. Dardenne Prairie Housing Moratorium– The city has enacted a one-year moratorium on new multi-family housing proposals, citing infrastructure strain and resident pushback against rapid growth and increased density. Dardenne Prairie- The Town That Doesn’t Want To Grow Too Fast 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:05 – 11:22 (17 mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!” 11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: "WHEEL OF AUDIO CLIPS!!" 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Martha & Tom Blatchford - Owners In studio M & T Farms Cool Cow Cheese Go To: CoolCowCheese.com for more informationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Nightcap roundtable discusses Trump's chaotic trade policy as he posts letters with new tariff rates on social media. Then, Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino considers resigning after a confrontation over the 'Epstein files'. Ali Vitali, Fmr. Senator Doug Jones, and Mike Murphy join The 11th Hour this Friday.
After the 2008 financial crisis, and especially after the COVID pandemic of 2020, an increasing number of Americans are questioning the wisdom of unregulated markets and envisioning a more active role for the state. Scholars have coined a panoply of neologisms to capture this view of the political economy, including political scientist Kenneth Vogel's “marketcraft.” The term indicates that the state not only lays the foundation for markets through the protection of the rule of law and property rights, but it also shapes market economies through policy interventions and regulatory institutions like the Federal Trade Commission.Chris Hughes' new book, “Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy,” traces how governments led by both major parties have worked with the private sector since the country's founding to intentionally and strategically shape markets. The narrative reveals how Adam Smith's proverbial “invisible” hand has always been rather quite visible.Hughes is a co-founder of Facebook who left the company in 2007 to work for former President Barack Obama and is now completing his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Hughes joins Bethany and Luigi to discuss the government's historical role, both in success and failure, of marketcrafting to rebalance economic power and create fairer and more efficient markets. Their journey takes us from the creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913 in response to a series of banking failures to recent mass investment in the semiconductor industry. Together, they discuss how to stop marketcrafting from becoming a victim of the political process, how it is operationalized differently in times of normalcy versus times of crisis, and how it must navigate the limits of individual and institutional power. Finally, they also discuss whether it is truly possible to craft markets in advance or only to correct market flaws after a crisis, with Hughes' own prior stomping grounds at Facebook as their case study.Read an excerpt of the book on ProMarket here.
Economist & co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, criticizes the Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs as policies that harm the American Economy and the working class.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
As we reel and resist Trump's careless breakdown of government, society and the economy, I speak with CHRIS HUGHES, a co-founder of Facebook, who left the company in 2007 and called for META's breakup in 2019. In the first 45 minutes, we talk about the current state of tech and then dive into his new book, MARKETCRAFTERS: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy. How do we prepare to repair what Trump is destroying? For the final 15, I read a speech I gave in 1989 - 36 years ago - at my 20th college reunion, Harvard class of 1969. Ours was the year of the building takeover and the campus strike. In it I asked how we were living up to our youthful ideals. Today I find my words prescient, hopeful, and tragic. T. McNally Harvard Speech Transcript
9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Weekly: Susan Pendergrass, director of research at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss: SLPS School Relocations After Tornado– Louis Public Schools announced that students from six damaged schools will be moved to other SLPS buildings to start the new school year. While this is being described as a temporary solution, it raises a bigger issue: Why do students only get access to different schools after a crisis? Families should have the freedom to choose different schools before disaster strikes. Missouri’s Outdated School Funding Formula– A state task force is looking at how Missouri funds public schools. Right now, the formula uses property tax numbers from 2005, even though property values and tax rates have changed a lot since then. This creates big funding gaps between districts. Susan has been writing for years about how the formula needs to be updated to reflect today’s reality, especially when it comes to how schools are funded through local property taxes. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of State, @JayAshcroftMOHusband. Father. Missouri's 40th Secretary of StateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Susie Moore, Deputy Managing Editor, Redstate.com @SmoosieQ @RedState 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Jim Avery, Attorney, Veteran Candidate for MO Senate 22See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:05 – 11:12 (7 mins) VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran Of The Day, during Veterans Month in America 11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) NICK'S GUEST: Dr. Mollie James punished by COVID tyranny and now helping heal Missourians 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) NICK'S GUEST: MO State Rep, Richard WestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Despite global chaos, America's economy shows puzzling resilience in the face of emerging capital flight, dangerous policy uncertainty, and spiraling debt. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
02:06 Exploring Economic Tweets and Housing Affordability09:42 The Challenges of Homeownership and Real Estate17:53 Judgment and Societal Consequences25:46 The Future of Real Estate and Demographics35:47 Navigating a Negative World as Christians36:39 Defending Beliefs: Theology and Practice37:04 Shifting Focus: From Negativity to Positivity38:43 Bitcoin's Role in the American Economy40:26 The Future of Bitcoin and American Dominance41:54 Regulatory Challenges for Bitcoin in the U.S.42:27 Speculative Predictions: Bitcoin's Future Value46:54 Understanding Inflation and Money Supply49:17 The Intersection of Faith and Economic Realities50:44 Cultural Isolation: The Decline of Singing and Community56:29 AI's Impact on Skills and Human Connection01:01:20 The Future of Coding in an AI-Driven World01:08:37 The Art of Preaching: Less is More01:10:00 The Impact of AI on Authenticit01:11:40 The Role of Passion in Communication01:12:59 Navigating Truth in a World of Misinformation01:14:11 AI and Bible Translation: A Double-Edged Sword01:15:47 The Future of AI in Sermons and Spiritual Guidance01:18:10 The Heart Behind the Message01:20:50 The Power of the Gospel vs. the Messenger01:23:08 Outsourcing Spiritual Work: A Moral Dilemma01:26:23 The Validity of AI-Generated Content01:30:11 The Future of Communication and Identity01:35:31 Balancing Work and Family Life
War Room News From Trump's Desk: Trade Deal With China Almost Complete, Consumer Price Index Decreases & Trump Requests Fed Lower Interest Rates For American Economy To Boom
From 1985-2002 under both Republican and Democratic administrations, Phil Gramm served in the U.S. Senate representing the state of Texas. He joined Diane King Hall at the NYSE to discuss his latest book "The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism" and the state of the U.S. Economy. Sen. Gramm weighs in on President Trump's tariff policy, saying tariffs don't work economically and impede the ability for the country to import products. Later he adds commentary on the "Big Beautiful Bill" being debated in Congress.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Preview: Colleague Alan Tonelson comments that the American economy is sturdy despite the turmoil of tariff contests...More later. 1884 WAL STREET NYSE
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, capitalism has unleashed unimaginable growth in opportunity and prosperity. And yet, at key points in American history, economic disruption has led to a greater role for government, ostensibly to protect against capitalism's excesses. Today, government regulates, mandates, subsidizes and controls a growing share of the American economy. Today on the show, retired U.S. Senator Phil Gramm, one of America's premier public policy advocates, and noted economist Donald J. Boudreaux look at the seven events and issues in American history that define, for most Americans, the role of government and how the 21st century world works. To many, these 5 periods of American history—the Industrial Revolution, Progressive Era, Great Depression, decline of America's postwar preeminence in world trade, and the Great Recession—along with the existing levels of income inequality and poverty, represent strong evidence for expanding government in American life. Gramm and Boudreaux argue that the evidence might point to a contrary verdict. Phil Gramm served six years in the U.S. House of Representatives and eighteen years in the U.S. Senate where he was Chairman of the Banking Committee. Gramm is a Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. He was Vice Chairman of UBS Investment Bank and is now Vice Chairman of Lone Star Funds. He taught Economics at Texas A&M University and has published numerous articles and books. Donald J. Boudreaux is an American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. His writings have appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, The Washington Times, and many scholarly publications. Their new book is The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism.
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Join us for an unexpected history of the rise of American capitalism—and an argument that entrepreneurial leaders in government, not the “free market,” created the most dynamic economy the world has ever known. Economist and writer Chris Hughes takes us on a journey through the modern history of American capitalism, relating the captivating stories of the most effective “marketcrafters” and the ones who bungled the job. Hughes, author of the new book Marketcrafters, says both Republicans and Democrats have consistently attempted to organize markets for social and political reasons, like avoiding gasoline shortages, reducing inflation, fostering the American aviation and semiconductor industries, fighting climate change, and supporting financial innovation. That flies in the face of the widespread belief among policymakers and business leaders alike that free markets, untouched by the soiled hands of government, bring us prosperity and stability. Hughes says that's wrong. American policy makers, on the right and the left, have spent much of the past century actively shaping our markets for social and political goals. Their work behind the scenes and out of the headlines has served as a kind of “marketcraft,” mirroring the statecraft of international relations. In recent decades, the art of marketcraft has been replaced by the idea that markets work best when they are unfettered and free. Hughes argues that by rediscovering the triumphs and failures of past marketcrafters, we can shape future markets, such as those in artificial intelligence and clean power production, to be innovative, stable and inclusive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What role should the government play in small business owners economic life? It seems that with the Trump tariffs are at tax that the government is putting on all our lives, but should it just stay out of it?My next guests argue that that the evidence points to that government interference and failed policies pose the most significant threat to economic freedom.Senator Phil Gramm served six years in the U.S. House of Representatives and eighteen years in the U.S. Senate where he was Chairman of the Banking Committee. Senator Gramm is a Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.I also talk with Donald J. Boudreaux who is an American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.They have a new book called “The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism”.Here is what we discussed:The genesis myth: the industrial revolution impoverished workersThe progressive era regulation: the myth and the history The myth that the great depression was a failure of capitalism The myth of trade hollowing out American manufacturing The financial crisis myth: deregulation caused the financial crisis The myth and reality of income inequality in America The myth that poverty is a failure of American capitalismBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.
Even in free markets, governments still make plays. Chris Hughes is a co-founder of Facebook and an economist who specializes in the history of Fed policy. He is also the author of “MarketCrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy.” Hughes joined Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - Modern examples of American “market craft.” - How to fix the housing crisis. - What we did and didn't get from $2 trillion in COVID aid. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Chris Hughes Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MSNBC’s The Weeknight host Michael Steele details the Democratic Party’s strategic missteps in leadership. Entrepreneur Chris Hughes discusses his new book Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Hughes, Co-Founder of Facebook, Chairman of the Economic Security Project, and author of Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Chris discuss the false dichotomy of the "market" vs. "government" when it comes to developing America's economy and critical industries, the need for government to "marketcraft" the economy to achieve the country's social and political goals, the history of marketcrafting from the New Deal and World War II to the auto industry in the 1980s and semiconductors + clean energy in the 2020s,
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