Podcasts about American middle class

Kevin Howard's journey defies conventional political stereotypes. A former lifelong Democrat, military veteran, and business banker, he takes us through his shift in ideology after witnessing firsthand how economic policies have crushed small businesses and the middle class. In this explosive conversation, we break down the real causes of wealth inequality, the hidden manipulation of financial markets, and why Trump's support continues to rise despite media narratives. From the Powell Memo to the 2008 bailouts and COVID-era crony capitalism, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone disillusioned with both major parties.Chapters: 00:00:00 – Welcome to the Podcast: Introducing Kevin Howard 00:00:54 – A Democrat Who Voted for Trump: Kevin's Political Shift 00:02:10 – From Banking to Business: The Reality of the American Dream 00:05:59 – Why It's Harder Than Ever to Start a Business 00:07:24 – How Economic Policies Have Crushed the Middle Class 00:24:35 – The 2008 Financial Crisis: What Really Happened? 00:44:42 – Why the Stock Market Boomed While the Economy Collapsed 00:45:10 – The Federal Reserve's $4 Trillion Game-Changer 00:45:39 – Who Really Benefited From the CARES Act? 00:47:24 – PPP Loans: Lifeline or Massive Fraud? 00:49:11 – How the Fed Gave Corporations a Free Pass 00:56:42 – The Housing Market Bubble: Who's Driving Prices Up? 01:01:35 – Why Trump's Support Is Surging Across the Country 01:03:09 – Trump vs. The Establishment: What Drives Him? 01:10:09 – The Power Moves Behind Trump's First Term 01:22:28 – NATO, Ukraine, and The Global Chessboard 01:25:04 – Crimea, Russia, and The Peace Deals No One Talks About 01:26:34 – How NATO Expansion Shaped Global Conflicts 01:28:11 – The Media's Role in Shaping Public Perception 01:29:05 – Single-Issue Voters and Trump's Foreign Policy Moves 01:30:11 – Trump's 2024 Strategy: Who's Advising Him Now? 01:32:44 – How Endless Wars Shape America's Economy 01:35:38 – Historical Narratives vs. Reality: What We're Not Told 01:45:38 – Trump's Health Policies & The "Unity Agenda" 02:02:20 – The Kamala Harris Debate: Political Optics vs. Reality 02:05:07 – Climate Change: Hype or Economic Game-Changer? 02:06:42 – The Data War: Who Controls the Climate Narrative? 02:10:10 – How Climate Policy Impacts the Economy 02:14:39 – Moving Away from Fossil Fuels: What's the Real Plan? 02:18:31 – Can Innovation & Global Cooperation Solve the Crisis? 02:26:36 – Economic and Political Takeaways for the Future 02:40:46 – Final Thoughts & Kevin Howard's Call to ActionLinks and Resources:Onward, At Last by Kevin HowardWebsite------------Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)You can find out everything about me HERE:⁠⁠www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves⁠⁠This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGrovesI can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!-------------

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Politicians, economists, and the media have put forth no shortage of explanations for the mounting problem of wealth inequality – a loss of working class jobs, a rise in finance-driven speculative capitalism, and a surge of tax policy decisions that benefit the ultra-rich, among others. While these arguments focus on the macro problems that contribute to growing inequality, they overlook one innocuous but substantial contributor to the widening divide: the explosion of fees accompanying virtually every transaction that people make. As Devin Fergus, Arvarh E. Strickland Distinguished Professor of History, Black Studies, and Public Affairs at the University of Missouri, shows in Land of the Fee: Hidden Costs and the Decline of the American Middle Class (Oxford University Press, 2018), these perfectly legal fees are buried deep within the verbose agreements between vendors and consumers – agreements that few people fully read or comprehend. The end effect, Fergus argues, is a massive transfer of wealth from the many to the few: large banking corporations, airlines, corporate hotel chains, and other entities of vast wealth. Fergus traces the fee system from its origins in the deregulatory wave of the late 1970s to the present, placing the development within the larger context of escalating income inequality. He organizes the book around four of the basics of existence: housing, work, transportation, and schooling. In each category, industry lobbyists successfully influenced legislatures into transforming the law until surreptitious fees became the norm. The average consumer is now subject to a dizzying array of charges in areas like mortgage contracts, banking transactions, auto insurance rates, college payments, and payday loans. The fees that accompany these transactions are not subject to usury laws and have effectively redistributed wealth from the lower and middle classes to ultra-wealthy corporations and the individuals at their pinnacles. By exposing this predatory and nearly invisible system of fees, Land of the Fee will reshape our understanding of wealth inequality in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Politicians, economists, and the media have put forth no shortage of explanations for the mounting problem of wealth inequality – a loss of working class jobs, a rise in finance-driven speculative capitalism, and a surge of tax policy decisions that benefit the ultra-rich, among others. While these arguments focus on the macro problems that contribute to growing inequality, they overlook one innocuous but substantial contributor to the widening divide: the explosion of fees accompanying virtually every transaction that people make. As Devin Fergus, Arvarh E. Strickland Distinguished Professor of History, Black Studies, and Public Affairs at the University of Missouri, shows in Land of the Fee: Hidden Costs and the Decline of the American Middle Class (Oxford University Press, 2018), these perfectly legal fees are buried deep within the verbose agreements between vendors and consumers – agreements that few people fully read or comprehend. The end effect, Fergus argues, is a massive transfer of wealth from the many to the few: large banking corporations, airlines, corporate hotel chains, and other entities of vast wealth. Fergus traces the fee system from its origins in the deregulatory wave of the late 1970s to the present, placing the development within the larger context of escalating income inequality. He organizes the book around four of the basics of existence: housing, work, transportation, and schooling. In each category, industry lobbyists successfully influenced legislatures into transforming the law until surreptitious fees became the norm. The average consumer is now subject to a dizzying array of charges in areas like mortgage contracts, banking transactions, auto insurance rates, college payments, and payday loans. The fees that accompany these transactions are not subject to usury laws and have effectively redistributed wealth from the lower and middle classes to ultra-wealthy corporations and the individuals at their pinnacles. By exposing this predatory and nearly invisible system of fees, Land of the Fee will reshape our understanding of wealth inequality in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politicians, economists, and the media have put forth no shortage of explanations for the mounting problem of wealth inequality – a loss of working class jobs, a rise in finance-driven speculative capitalism, and a surge of tax policy decisions that benefit the ultra-rich, among others. While these arguments focus on the macro problems that contribute to growing inequality, they overlook one innocuous but substantial contributor to the widening divide: the explosion of fees accompanying virtually every transaction that people make. As Devin Fergus, Arvarh E. Strickland Distinguished Professor of History, Black Studies, and Public Affairs at the University of Missouri, shows in Land of the Fee: Hidden Costs and the Decline of the American Middle Class (Oxford University Press, 2018), these perfectly legal fees are buried deep within the verbose agreements between vendors and consumers – agreements that few people fully read or comprehend. The end effect, Fergus argues, is a massive transfer of wealth from the many to the few: large banking corporations, airlines, corporate hotel chains, and other entities of vast wealth. Fergus traces the fee system from its origins in the deregulatory wave of the late 1970s to the present, placing the development within the larger context of escalating income inequality. He organizes the book around four of the basics of existence: housing, work, transportation, and schooling. In each category, industry lobbyists successfully influenced legislatures into transforming the law until surreptitious fees became the norm. The average consumer is now subject to a dizzying array of charges in areas like mortgage contracts, banking transactions, auto insurance rates, college payments, and payday loans. The fees that accompany these transactions are not subject to usury laws and have effectively redistributed wealth from the lower and middle classes to ultra-wealthy corporations and the individuals at their pinnacles. By exposing this predatory and nearly invisible system of fees, Land of the Fee will reshape our understanding of wealth inequality in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have Brian Williams of Northshire Consulting and we're going to be talking about how financial advisors can help improve 401k plan access to the American people who are working at small businesses who currently do not offer them. Let's talk about fixing the 401k coverage gap, people! What if the local baker had […] The post Imagine if the local bakery had a 401k? Let's solve the 401k Coverage Gap and save the American middle class! appeared first on Sara Grillo.

In this week's episode, we define the Pastel Protestant Grandmother aesthetic, a cozy visual universe recognizable to anyone belonging to the American Middle Class, or anyone who's ever been to an antique store in America. We discuss the hypnotic sedation of low-definition media, nostalgia-based commodities from Precious Moments figurines to dusty dollhouses, anti-intellectualism and sentimentality in American culture, the social history of craft, Christian kitsch and camp, the dark side of elderly matriarchs, and more.  LinksImage boardPastel Protestant Grandma – Our Official Playlist! Anti-Intellectualism in American Life – Richard HofstadterRed Hat Society”The Forgotten Everyday Origins of ‘Craft'” – Sarah Archer Cræft: An Inquiry into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts – Alexander LanglandsHobbies: Leisure and the Culture of Work in America – Steven M. Gelber“Do Protestants Have a ‘Low' Aesthetic?” – Front Porch Republic“A Defense of Christian Kitsch” – Paul GriffithsGaither Music on TikTokListen to exclusive episodes here 

In this week's episode, we define the Pastel Protestant Grandmother aesthetic, a cozy visual universe recognizable to anyone belonging to the American Middle Class, or anyone who's ever been to an antique store in America. We discuss the hypnotic sedation of low-definition media, nostalgia-based commodities from Precious Moments figurines to dusty dollhouses, anti-intellectualism and sentimentality in American culture, the social history of craft, Christian kitsch and camp, the dark side of elderly matriarchs, and more.  LinksImage boardPastel Protestant Grandma – Our Official Playlist! Anti-Intellectualism in American Life – Richard HofstadterRed Hat Society”The Forgotten Everyday Origins of ‘Craft'” – Sarah Archer Cræft: An Inquiry into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts – Alexander LanglandsHobbies: Leisure and the Culture of Work in America – Steven M. Gelber“Do Protestants Have a ‘Low' Aesthetic?” – Front Porch Republic“A Defense of Christian Kitsch” – Paul GriffithsGaither Music on TikTokListen to exclusive episodes here

Sourcers: Americans are split over the state of the American dream: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/02/americans-are-split-over-the-state-of-the-american-dream/ The State of the American Middle Class: https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2024/05/31/the-state-of-the-american-middle-class/ Both Pew Research Center reports examine the current state of the American middle class. The first report explores Americans' perceptions of the "American Dream," finding that a majority believe it remains attainable, although younger generations are more skeptical than their older counterparts. This report also finds that income and age play a significant role in these perceptions. The second report provides a comprehensive analysis of the American middle class since 1970, demonstrating a decline in the share of Americans considered middle income and a widening income gap between those in the middle and upper income tiers. The report also examines the demographic characteristics of the middle class, finding that certain groups, such as immigrants, Black and Hispanic Americans, and those with less education, are disproportionately represented in lower income tiers.

Why? The math according to Bloomberg say it is harder to break into the American Middle Class. Are you struggling?  Also, Robert Roberson death sentence halted by Texas Supreme Court.Support the show: http://www.wbap.com/chris-krok/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour with his son Louis, Managing Director of Incite Analytics, to discuss the Hallman family history, the changing idea of the American "Middle Class," and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday, August 1st 2024Today, the virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris is underway and we'll go over the process; Donald eats shit at the National Association of Black Journalists event and gets pulled off stage by his own team; Rudy Giuliani reaches a settlement agreement with Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss; Harris is set to hold a rally in Philadelphia with her running mate Tuesday; Mamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Tehran; former DoJ officials endorse Kamala Harris for president; Arizona's primary election results are rolling in; Wall Street thinks Harris is picking a governor as her VP; President Biden initiates yet another round of student loan forgiveness; the DoJ Inspector General slams Bill Barr for his response to the George Floyd protests; the United Auto Workers votes to endorse Kamala Harris; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.StoriesUAW ENDORSES KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT AHEAD OF MASS RALLY IN DETROIT (UAW.org)The DNC's virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris will start Aug. 1. Here's how the vote will work. (CBS News)Watchdog slams ex-AG William Barr over 'chaotic' response to 2020 Black Lives Matter protests (NBC News)Killings of Hamas leader in Iran and Hezbollah commander in Beirut fuel fears that Israel-Gaza war will spread (CBS News)Statement by President Joe Biden on Next Steps on Student Debt Cancellation (Whitehouse.gov) Give to the Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswmediaforharris Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsFlavor Flav is the Official Hype Man for Team USA Women's Olympic Water Polo Team (TIME| YouTube)Nuru Ya Mapendo (Kasenga, DRC ) (nuruyamapendo.com)Ocean Rush - Holographic Nail Powder (sistaco.us)Shirley Chisholm (Wikipedia.org)Give to the Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswmediaforharris Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Friday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

In this episode of Banking Transformed, we sit down with John Hope Bryant, the visionary behind Operation HOPE, Inc. John shares his journey from founding the organization in the aftermath of the 1992 Rodney King riots to becoming a leading advocate for financial literacy and economic empowerment. We delve into his latest book, Financial Literacy for All, and explore the critical role of financial education in building a new American middle class. John discusses the challenges and successes of promoting financial dignity, his influence on federal financial policies, and the future of financial literacy in a digital age. This conversation is a deep dive into the transformative power of financial knowledge and the ongoing fight for economic equality.

E.J. Antoni, a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Herman Center for the Federal Budget, discusses the negative impact of government spending, borrowing, and printing money on small businesses and the American middle class. He explains that the increase in payrolls does not necessarily mean an increase in employment, as many Americans are taking on multiple part-time jobs due to financial strain. Antoni also highlights the challenges small businesses face due to rapid inflation, including the inability to offer competitive wages and the lack of flexibility in storing capital. He emphasizes the financial struggles of the American consumer, who is tapped out and heavily in debt. Antoni predicts that the Federal Reserve will continue transferring capital from the private market to the public sector, leading to higher interest rates for small businesses. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Roll Podcast Key Takeaways  Find your talent, not your passion: Being great at something that pays well will make you passionate about whatever that thing is Fostering the American Middle Class is the country's greatest innovationYou become a man when you add surplus value to society, i.e. when you produce more than you consume  People under the age of 40 used to control 19% of the GDP, in terms of their wealth; it has since been cut to 9%  “The most dangerous person in the world is a man who is broken and alone.” – Scott Galloway America used to be about giving unremarkable kids remarkable opportunities; the country has since gone away from this It is not obvious how to become economically secure without working hard Billionaires will tell you to follow your passion, but they probably made their billions in iron ore and smelting Near-peer adversaries will not choose to take on the U.S. kinetically; instead, they will likely use AI and other tools to attack America from within and exploit the ongoing loneliness epidemic Young professionals should not fall victim to the “myth of balance”; it is very rare to achieve professional success while living a balanced life Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgThis week, I am joined by Scott Galloway, NYU professor, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and podcaster, to discuss the multifaceted challenges many young men face today. He underscores the lack of empathy and understanding many experience, attributing it to societal expectations and the impact of technology. Scott emphasizes the winner-take-most economy, which limits opportunities for many young men. Drawing from personal understanding, he stresses the importance of education, support, and the presence of positive male role models. The discussion encompasses economic challenges, the decline of mentorship programs, and the need for reform in higher education institutions. Addressing societal constructs of masculinity and the importance of vulnerability and integrity, Scott advocates embracing emotions and seeking help to navigate life's hurdles. He stands apart as a model of healthy, grounded masculinity—one defined by humility, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to uplifting the collective rather than indulging narrow self-interest. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up  Today's Sponsors: Eight Sleep: Intelligent cooling and heating for any bed

Rich Roll Podcast Key Takeaways  Find your talent, not your passion: Being great at something that pays well will make you passionate about whatever that thing is Fostering the American Middle Class is the country's greatest innovationYou become a man when you add surplus value to society, i.e. when you produce more than you consume  People under the age of 40 used to control 19% of the GDP, in terms of their wealth; it has since been cut to 9%  “The most dangerous person in the world is a man who is broken and alone.” – Scott Galloway America used to be about giving unremarkable kids remarkable opportunities; the country has since gone away from this It is not obvious how to become economically secure without working hard Billionaires will tell you to follow your passion, but they probably made their billions in iron ore and smelting Near-peer adversaries will not choose to take on the U.S. kinetically; instead, they will likely use AI and other tools to attack America from within and exploit the ongoing loneliness epidemic Young professionals should not fall victim to the “myth of balance”; it is very rare to achieve professional success while living a balanced life Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgThis week, I am joined by Scott Galloway, NYU professor, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and podcaster, to discuss the multifaceted challenges many young men face today. He underscores the lack of empathy and understanding many experience, attributing it to societal expectations and the impact of technology. Scott emphasizes the winner-take-most economy, which limits opportunities for many young men. Drawing from personal understanding, he stresses the importance of education, support, and the presence of positive male role models. The discussion encompasses economic challenges, the decline of mentorship programs, and the need for reform in higher education institutions. Addressing societal constructs of masculinity and the importance of vulnerability and integrity, Scott advocates embracing emotions and seeking help to navigate life's hurdles. He stands apart as a model of healthy, grounded masculinity—one defined by humility, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to uplifting the collective rather than indulging narrow self-interest. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up  Today's Sponsors: Eight Sleep: Intelligent cooling and heating for any bed

Joe Biden's policies by design destructive of every foundation our country is built on, the American Middle Class now under assault by almost 15 million illegal aliens who've entered the country in the first 3 years of the Biden Regime. Our Constitutional Republic, the Executive branch and Judicial filled with Marxist Dem activists, and the Deep State through the Defense Dept, State Dept and Intelligence agencies asserting American power against all that is in our interest and appeasing China, Iran and Russia in every way that undercuts America's national interest. And all the while building out a federal govt that is now peopled by Marxist Dems and anti Americans that will be almost impossible to overcome unless Donald Trump is elected this year. Biden's caring out secret meetings with our enemies, embracing their totalitarianism and insisting on everything, from Corporate America to Wall street to public schools and higher education line up with DEI, CRT, and ESG. And as for the elections this year, the Marxist Dem power structure has been strengthened not weakened over the past 3 years. And only President Trump has even the possibility of breaking their hold on all the levers of power they now control. GUEST: MIKE BENZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION FOR FREEDOM ONLINESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome. This time I trying something a little different. Some people have time to read, others would rather listen. So this time, you get your choice. Pick the one that suits you best. Or OD on both and get some sleep! Use the Comments section to let me know your preference.Thanks!Grab your Tin Foil Hat and read on…Everyone from Tucker Carlson to (insert Sage Pundit here) is saying “Something big about to happen.” You can feel it in the air. Things are super wrong and something's gonna pop. Soon.Do you agree? Are you getting that nervous tingle more now than then? It's OK. It's going around. Even cable “news” shows are mentioning “Armageddon” – but only in sentences that start with Trump and end with Elected! So what else could it be?Well, there are lots of theories out there. Some actually have more than a tad of credibility: The end of the petro dollar. The implosion of the Fed. EMP. Civil War III. Another pandemic. Epstein didn't commit suicide. Michelle Obama for President, and, of course, CLIMATE CHANGE!!!We've heard them all plenty of times. Most make the “News” frequently enough. But this new one is crafty, conniving cleaver and you haven't heard of it until now! It's not some flaming disaster that would wipe out millions in a matter of days. But just as deadly. Here it is: Destroy the Supreme Court and in doing so, the Constitution and Rule of Law will follow.Consider: The only branch of Government holding our three branch system together is the Supreme Court and its reliance of the Constitution and the Rule of Law. Like Extreme Democrats (and they're all Extreme), you may have a philosophical problem with certain SCOTUS decisions. Personally, I'm still pissed about Wickard v. Filburn. Today, the EDs are ripped about Marbury v Madison. Last week, it was Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.  Next week, they'll get back to dumping on the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos. But it's Marbury v. Madison that's threatens death to the Liberals', Progressives' and Democrats' addiction to power bordering on blood lust. Why Marbury? Because it established judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of laws and confirming the Supreme Court as a co-equal branch of government.With Trump's surprise win over HRC, Liberals started seriously sweating coming SCOTUS vacancies. Hillary's loss guaranteed Trump SCOTUS replacements would put the future of Roe V Wade, the Democrats (un)Holy Grail of Re-Election, in critical danger.  First came the Gorsuch nomination and the embarrassing confirmation hearings. Then came the Super Spectacle of the Kavanagh confirmation which exposed the obscene conduct of Senate Democrats and the extremes of character assassination they would employ to ruin an individual's reputation - all for the sake of abortion. In addition to the repulsive conduct of Democrat Senators during the televised confirmation, 83 ethics complaints were simultaneously filed against Kavanagh. Following his confirmation, protesters began singing, "We Shall Not Be Moved," outside the capitol and a gang of protesters broke through a police line, storming up steps to pound on the doors of the U.S. Supreme Court.Then came Roe v. Wade's second day in court. “Politico leaked an initial draft majority opinion written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. The draft, which allegedly had five votes needed to constitute the majority opinion, would strike down the landmark case Roe v. Wade” (earthrights.org).That really set the Liberals on fire. This was proof President Orange Man had nominated Justices Kavanagh and Gorsuch specifically to overturn Roe, the Extreme Liberals nightmare and the Christian Right's sweetest dream. Always the Left's campaign wedge issue, it now became worse.  For over a year, protesters picketed outside SCOTUS houses in violation of Federal law. In what could be correctly identified as an early example of Lawfare, Attorney General Merrick Garland repeatedly ignored the violations. No arrests were made until a man was caught with a gun near Justice Kavanagh's residence, arrested notably by Montgomery County Police, not Federal agents.As angry reactions to the leaked draft grew, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer executed the most egregious action of all. Smirking and screaming into microphones before roaring protestors on the steps of the Supreme Court building, he bellowed his threats to Justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch personally “I'm telling you Kavanagh, I'm telling you Gorsuch! You have released the whirlwind and you will pay the price!” Denying this was a direct threat leveled at two Supreme Court justices confirms one's flaccid grasp of the English language or status as a frothing rabid Liberal as mentally diseased as Schumer. Of course, with MSM support, the bulletproof hubris of elected officials and the two-tiered system of lawfare practiced by liberal judges and the entire Biden DOJ, Schumer paid no price for his threats. The Secret Service has arrested law-abiding American citizens for less.It's constructive to remember Democrats and their evil spawn have a congenital fault. They dependably telegraph their actions and intentions by accusing their opponents of precisely what they are doing in real time or plan for the future. For this New Conspiracy Theory, you'll want to recall the overt war against the Supreme Robes had its first public showing during the 2010 SOTU presented by Barry O. This was followed by other SCOTUS decisions that did not sit well with the first Black megalomaniacal President.Now, direct your attention to MSNBC, Lisa Rubin, Sky News, Chris Hayes,   Joy Reid,  Wolf Blitzer  the Democrat's primary PR firm and their choreographed, invidious melt down over the recent SCOTUS decision to hear former President Trump's immunity claim. But the prime piece de resistance came from MD Representative Jamie Raskin in a chat with CNN's Anderson Cooper in which he said “the courts weren't fast enough. The people need to become “Engaged and aroused and demand action.”Notice all of the comments have been hyper-critical attacks on the Supreme Court and its unethical allegiance to Donald Trump's legal problems. These are the ‘dog whistles' Democrats like to talk about, the ‘clues' of subversion, racism, homophobia, only MAGA Republicans can hear – as translated by Extreme Liberals. This is the foundation of the New Conspiracy Theory.By example and current events, Extreme Democrats are desperate to do anything to prevent Donald Trump becoming President again. Yet, so far, all the rumors, fake Russian dossiers, salty language, strippers, taxes, family business, election interference, insurrection, business fraud ad nauseam have done nothing other than cost Trump millions in legal fees and hours of campaigning time in court while his poll numbers grow and grow and opponents lose and lose. With Extreme Dems hair on fire fanned by the ineffectiveness of their MSM's Yellow Journalists, it has come down to a Supreme Court decision.The seeds of chaos, social unrest, economic upheaval have all been sewn by Extreme Democrats, the “party of chaos”, the illegal immigrants Best Friends, the foster parents of Ukraine – all at the expense the American economy and the American Middle Class. And still Trump wins. The ‘fundamental transformation of America” cannot wait any longer. The backbone of America, the US Constitution, already downgraded to a relic for tourists and settling the occasional legal issue, is already ignored by the Chief Executive. He even brags about it. Respect and preservation of Constitutional principles, the Bill of Rights and Rule of Law must be destroyed in order to “save our Democracy.” If successful, it will obviously do the exact opposite. That's the Super Bowl Game Plan of the Extreme Dems.Having disparaged the Constitution as being written by white supremacist slave owners, Supreme Court decisions derided by a sitting President during the State of the Union address, attacking Trump appointed Justices, the refusal of the Attorney General to act in accordance with his Constitutional responsibilities by enforcing Federal law protecting Jurists, Biden threatening to ‘pack the court' to guarantee the passage of unconstitutional Liberal schemes, gives anticipatory credence to this New Conspiracy Theory. Now add the white hot hatred and blood curdling fear of another Donald Trump presidency that would cancel the cherished New Green Deal, close the border, rebuild the military and hold accountable those who have lead the treasonous efforts to betray the American dream. Extreme Democrats and their myrmidons will go to any and all lengths in their paranoid desperation to prevent another Trump presidency. In the months leading up to the November election, with a Supreme Court decision coming that can destroy the dreams of more than half of American voters and, likely, most of those in power, the New Conspiracy Theory, the “something big” now being bandied about will come to pass at some point. In some way. But the desperation of the Extreme Democrats all but guarantees it.Like any armature Conspiracy Theorist, you wish mightily to be wrong, that everything will return to the good Old Normal of Mom, God, apple pie, baseball, hot dogs and Chevy trucks. Of course, you're free to disregard it all; have some giggles, point and laugh with your friends. If I'm wrong, you'll read it here first. If I'm right, what are your choices?BWWell…there you have it! Mash the Buttons below to Subscribe and Share with everyone you've ever met through your entire life! That should take care of the entire weekend for ya!Back with The Two and Only in a couple days. 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THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW  0:00 SEG 1 The ‘Shogun' miniseries 16:44 SEG 2  DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | St. Louis' crime statistics literally do not add up | Red light cameras | Giving broad powers to the governor to elect and select prosecutors | Jim Geraghty from National Review will be apart of an upcoming Show Me event https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/  https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 35:07 SEG 3 Chris Corner is about how Bidenomics is not working and some labor stats to back it up Bidenflation is crushing the American middle-class https://newstalkstl.com/    FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, October 16, 20234:20 pm: Leslie Eastman, a writer with Legal Insurrection, joins the program for a conversation about how investors are pulling out of the renewable energy sector.4:38 pm: Auguste Meyrat, an English Teacher and Senior Editor of The Everyman blog joins Rod to discuss his piece for The Federalist in which he writes how life for the middle class has become a penny-pinching nightmare.5:05 pm: Penny Nance, President of Concerned Women for America, joins the program to discuss her piece for The Daily Caller in which she writes that the actions of Joe Biden, specifically with Iran, have paved the way for Hamas massacres in Israel.6:05 pm: Mark Cancian, retired Marine Colonel and Senior Adviser for the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins the show for a conversation about his recent piece pondering if the weapons stock of the United States will suffer by equipping both Ukraine and Israel.6:38 pm: Scott Morefield, Columnist for Townhall, joins Rod to discuss his piece about how diehard Donald Trump supporters are steadfast in their refusal to abandon their support of the former President

Opening Monologues. Hoping Cooler Heads Prevail. On this precipice of WWIII, on multiple geographic fronts, we hereby counsel reason ahead of all the prevailing emoting. Reviewing a small Stoic discourse from Marcus Aurelius. Keeping calm in spite of it all. Where shall Wisdom be found? Alas, humanity still lacks a learning curve. Notes on the Fall of Rome. None of this would be happening if President Trump were still in office. Tucker Carlson describes Trump as beloved liberationist leader, bringing freedom to the long-oppressed American Middle Class. Colonel Douglas Macgregor on Qatar. MAGA Landry wins in Louisiana. With Great Listener Calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode: 2831 Reading the Long History of Cosmopolitan Magazine.  Today, a great American magazine.

Steve Schmidt explains how the SGA-AFTRA strike is just another example of the American middle class fighting against the greed of Wall Street. Steve discusses how the American labor movement is imperative to fight the rise of demagogues like Donald Trump and to protect democracy.

Thom speaks with labor leaders Rob Baril & Ed Hawthorne on the issues facing American workers. How are contractors and tip employees being exploited at wages far below what it costs to make a living?Plus- Thom reads from his book 'Screwed: The Undeclared War on the American Middle Class'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Galloway. Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business and host of the Prof G podcast, joins Steve to discuss the real reason for the decline of the American middle class, how CEO pay got so out of control & what men see in Donald Trump.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has made the rounds looking for more financial and military aid, going as far as pleading for help to attack inland Russian targets. Still, despite what you may read in the U.S. mainstream media, his country may most likely lose to Russia. Still, why does the Western Left continue to promote and encourage this conflict to escalate? Stateside, reports indicate inflation and high consumer debt continue to crush the American Middle Class, and we may soon be seeing cheap Chinese EVs headed here. Back in Europe, the EU is approving the first set of regulations on cryptocurrencies.Dr. Jerome Corsi examines what's happening and the potential ripple effects on today's The Truth CentralFollow Dr. Jerome Corsi on Twitter: @corsijerome1Our website: https://www.thetruthcentral.comOur Sponsors:MyVitalC: https://www.thetruthcentral.com/myvitalc-ess60-in-organic-olive-oil/Swiss America: https://www.swissamerica.com/offer/CorsiRMP.phpThe MacMillan Agency: https://www.thetruthcentral.com/the-macmillan-agency/Pro Rapid Review: https://prorrt.com/thetruthcentralmembers/RITA: https://members.sayrita.com/truthcentralreaderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth-central-with-dr-jerome-corsi--5810661/support.

It's a bit of a trope that the millennial generation has had a rough go of it, economically.  After experiencing the Great Financial Crisis during their formative years, attending higher education during a massive debt-fueled student loan bubble, and entering adulthood while home prices were juiced higher and higher, the majority of millennials are now “behind pace,” financially speaking. In 2015, Pew Research conducted an interesting survey: It found that 89% of Americans considered themselves middle class. The survey then attempted to break down what middle class wealth actually looks like, landing on a median net worth of around $125,000 in today's dollars.  I was curious how many millennials had surpassed that threshold, and as it turns out, the answer is…not many. This episode was inspired by headlines about the impending “Great Wealth Transfer,” often positioned as a solution to millennials' money woes. But will it be? Let's dig in. Learn more about our sponsor, TaxAct: https://www.taxact.com/moneywithkatie Transcripts can be found at podcast.moneywithkatie.com. — Mentioned in the Episode Fervent Finance satirical tweet: https://twitter.com/ferventfinance/status/1605581737651683330 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): https://data.oecd.org/inequality/income-inequality.htm 2019 Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances: https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/scfindex.htm 2015 Pew Research Study on the American Middle Class: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2015/12/09/the-american-middle-class-is-losing-ground/ Are Rich People Better Than You? Why Everything We Think We Know About Good Economics Might be Backward, With Nick Hanauer: https://podcast.moneywithkatie.com/are-rich-people-better-than-you-why-everything-we-think-we-know-about-good-economics-might-be-backward-with-nick-hanauer/ Bridget Casey's "There Is No Such Thing as a Millennial Middle Class": https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/young-money/article-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-millennial-middle-class/ The Federal Reserve Analysis on intergenerational wealth: https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/how-does-intergenerational-wealth-transmission-affect-wealth-concentration-20180601.html Will ‘the Great Wealth Transfer' Trigger a Millennial Civil War?: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/07/will-the-great-wealth-transfer-spark-a-millennial-civil-war.html Visuali Capitalist chart on upward mobility: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-decline-of-upward-mobility-in-one-chart/ Coldwell Banker Luxury Report: https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CBGL-Millennial-Report_SEP19_FINAL-4a.1-1-1.pdf Not All Millennials | Generational Wealth and the New Inequality: https://www.thedriftmag.com/not-all-millennials/ — Follow Along at Money with Katie: https://moneywithkatie.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoneywithKatie Follow Money with Katie! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneywithkatie/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/moneywithkatie   Subscribe to The Money with Katie Newsletter - Sign up for free today: https://www.morningbrew.com/money-with-katie/subscribe/2 Follow the Brew! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningBrew - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew

The Importance of Being a Billionaire. Does it ever seem that nothing much happens in politics until some Oligarch makes a move against other Oligarchs? Although there are a few good billionaires out there -- such as Trump and Musk -- it often seems like most billionaires are bad news. Hostile to the interests of the American Middle Class. Buying up the media, the politicians and the institutions themselves. We review a distortion of capitalism that is concentrating power in the hands of the few, potentially overwhelming our constitutional order. Notes on when Oligarchy becomes Fascism. The thin red line. Meanwhile, a drastic "dunkelflaute" has been hitting Europe. To wit, a long period of low wind and low sunlight, thereby adding to Europe's green-energy miscalculations. Winter is coming. At present, coal is keeping them going. Also, WEF Villain Klaus Schwab describes his masterplan for "implants in our brains." We say no thanks to that. And is the CCP thinking about welding people into quarantine pods? Plus, Soren Kierkegaard and the Leap of Faith. The necessary element of subtle irrationality in religion. With Great Listener Calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've been looking forward to talking about food for a while. Dr. Helen Zoe Veit joins me to answer all my questions about decadent recipes, food security, poverty, picky children, and the connections between Gilded Age foodstuff and our diet today. Dr. Veit is professor at Michigan State University and the director of the "What America Ate" project.Essential Reading:Helen Zoe Veit, Modern Food, Moral Food: Self-Control, Science, and the Rise of Modern American Eating in the Early Twentieth Century (2013).Recommended Reading:Benjamin R. Cohen, Pure Adulteration: Cheating on Nature in the Age of Manufactured Food (2020)April Merleaux, Sugar and Civilization: American Empire and the Cultural Politics of Sweetness (2015)Jonathan Rees, The Chemistry of Fear: Harvey Wiley's Fight for Pure Food (2021)Megan Elias, Stir It Up: Home Economics in American Culture (2008)Andrew Haley, Turning the Tables: Restaurants and the Rise of the American Middle Class, 1880-1920 (2011)Laura Shaprio, Perfection Salad: Women and Cooking at the Turn of the Century (1986) Rebecca Sharpless, Cooking in Other Women's Kitchens: Domestic Workers in the South,1865-1960 (2010)Special food issue of The Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, ed. Megan Elias, Volume 18, Issue 4 (October 2019) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Webb is a renowned business entrepreneur, founder and chairman of Varsity Spirit which he started in his apartment in 1974 and is now a multibillion-dollar company with more than 5,000 employees. He recently refocused his efforts as President of the International Cheer Union, where he was able to secure cheerleading as an official Olympic sport in 2021. Jeff is also the Publisher for Human Events — a longtime Washington, D.C.-based conservative website and author of the Amazon bestseller American Restoration: How to Unshackle the Great Middle Class. International Cheer Union: cheerunion.org Human Events: humanevents.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

Charlie welcomes Dave Bahnsen, founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, which holds over $4 billion under management, and creator of new free online video series - Economics 101 - available on www.bahnsen.com. Dave breaks down what American taxpayers can really expect as the army of enforcement agents at the IRS balloons by 87,000. Dave, explains what's really inside the dubiously named "Inflation Reduction Act" and why conservatives probably need to set aside $20,000 dollars for an upcoming IRS audit. Next, Charlie welcomes Vivek Ramaswamy, Co-founder & Executive Chairman of Strive Asset Management, to break down how he's working to transform the way investors can begin to dismantle the woke financial social credit score system called ESG. Charlie and Vivek explain the highly complex world of state level pension funds that control trillions of dollars and how red states can begin reshaping the investment landscape in America to fight back against woke finance. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking: Trump's home in Mar-A-Lago being raided by the FBI. Meanwhile, Hunter Biden and China Joe exist. I'm sure it's not politically charged at all. That's tinfoil hat theory. Also: The disastrous Inflation Reduction Act is anything but. Gird your loins, ladies and gents, the middle class is about to get pummeled with tax increases that very well could spiral America right past Recession and into a Depression.

Bringing our manufacturing back from overseas will reverse the 40-year-long slide of the American middle class and rebuild our nation's security & economy. Author and radio host Laura Flanders warns that it can happen here: A White Supremacist Coup That Succeeded. Professor Marcia Pally reports that Christian Nationalism is on the march, and how we got here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from the No Panic Zone—I'm Steve Gruber—I am America's Voice—God Bless America—God Bless You and let's do this! This is the Steve Gruber show— And I'm here to flush out the lying politicians—the tech giants—and the babbling herd of sheep—   Here are three big things you need to know right now—   ONE— Naked and totally unafraid—Hunter Biden's latest tawdry film clip has come spilling out— this time he is seen without a stitch on—with a hooker and an illegal hand gun—good luck with that one Joe!   TWO— The biggest caravan of soon to be illegal aliens is about to swarm the southern border—in fact it has already swelled to 15,000 people—and could be many more—   THREE— After nearly four months without a sit-down network news interview—Dementia JOE—is doing an interview with hard hitting journalist and serious newsman—Jimmy Kimmel—   Yes, this is the latest joke on the American people and the world—The President of the United States is going to do his first interview in months—with a rabid far-left former comedian— and not an actual journalist from a reputable outlet—that should tell you a hell of a lot!   This is just how unserious Joe Biden is—and demonstrates once again—that he is securing his legacy as the WORST President in American history—I mean—once again—we are seeing new record prices for gasoline, diesel fuel, groceries, used cars, houses, rent and too many more things to keep up with—   The American Middle Class, working people, single moms, blue collar workers, union workers—and the elderly on fixed incomes are all getting punished by the Biden Price Hikes and the Biden Energy Crisis—twin crises that could leave this nation in economic ruin by the end of the summer—   Of course there is also the failure on the baby formula crisis that the President says he didn't even know about until April—despite his administration being told about it last September—   Yes—the invasion at the border—and every other failed policy—this is what happens when an incompetent, senile, dishonest old man gets installed into the Oval Office—   Right now—there is not an honest or sane person anywhere—who has not thought—what would be happening right now if Donald Trump was still President—do you think the national gas average would be ready to eclipse $5 a gallon? Do you think 15,000 illegals would be preparing to run across the border? Do you think Russia would have ever dared invade Ukraine? Would we be sending Ukraine more than $50 billion dollars and refusing to harden our schools and put more police on campus to protect kids from violent lunatics?    Would we be begging Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and others to produce more oil while we destroyed our own energy independence?   Would Iran be getting ready to become a nuclear armed nation?    Would the Secretaries of Energy, Commerce, Transportation and Labor all be utterly incompetent an unable to give a coherent answer on how to fix America's problems?   The answer to every one of those questions of course is no.   The mainstream media has finally jumped off the sinking ship that is the failed Presidency of Joe Biden—BUT that is only because they know the real approval numbers are in the 30's and the biggest problem right now for the left is that one key demographic is fleeing in huge numbers to join Republicans--   Hispanic American voters are also leaving the Democrats in numbers that are sure to change the election—not just this year—but maybe for generations to come—because they still believe in America—and the American dream—and they don't like what they see from Joe Biden—and they don't like socialism at all—   I wonder if that will be part of the hard-hitting interview questions put up by late night clown Jimmy Kimmel—I think you can probably guess—  

The Steak for Breakfast Podcast is wrapping up the busy news week with a fully-loaded Friday edition of the show. We're dishing up two big News Blocks and two America First interviews that will send you patriotically into the weekend.   Former Missouri Governor and current America First Senatorial candidate Eric Greitens was back on the show today. The Governor catches us up on the successes that the campaign is having in the polls and the along the campaign trail. We touch on some of the hottest issues facing the voters of Missouri and rest of the nation.   Bidenflation is one of the heaviest-weighed kitchen table issues of the 2022 midterm elections. While a majority of the country struggles to support their family, heat their home and fuel their vehicles, we see the Biden Administration take a figurative victory lap that tramples over the hard working, American Middle Class. As we near a probable recession, we discuss Joe Biden and the gang's obsession with regurgitating the Putin Price Hike.   America First U.S. House candidate running to represent AZ-4, Kelly Cooper is back on Steak for Breakfast today. We get the most recent update from the campaign trail and talk about the upcoming primary and head to head matchup. Kelly weighs in on some of the biggest issues affecting the race and voters in AZ and even larger national items that are at the core of Kelly's campaign.   It seems that federal gun regulations and red flag laws are going to be at the forefront of the radical, progressive lefts midterm election platform. With the American public not showing must interest in pronouns, abortion and Vodka Man bad, the Biden administration sets its sights on the the Second Amendment and our right to bare arms.   Subscribe to the show, rate it and leave a review before you download, listen, like follow and SHARE Steak for Breakfast content!   Steak for Breakfast:   website: https://steakforbreakfastpodcast.com   linktree: https://linktr.ee/steakforbreakfastpodcast   MyPillow: Promo Code: STEAK at checkout • Website: https://www.mypillow.com/steak • Via the Phone: 800-658-8045 •   Governor Eric Greitens • (MO Senate Candidate) •   Website: https://www.ericgreitens.com/   Twitter / Truth: @EricGreitens   Kelly Cooper (AZ-4 Candidate) •   Website: https://www.kellycooperarizona.com/   Twitter: KellyCooperAZ

A musical episode of The Simpsons delving into whether the middle class is officially dead? YES, please! This episode covers how much harder it's getting for the middle class to make ends meet. We discussed everything from check cashing companies to what typical middle class jobs are expected to grow in the future, to the rising rent prices and what's driving them. We also explore whether the Simpson family could afford their lifestyle and talk about what you can expect to earn on YouTube, Instagram, and even OnlyFans! This is a can't-miss episode. You can find our blog posts and more at: www.penniesandpopcorn.com Follow us on Twitter at: @penniesnpopcorn Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/penniesandpopcorn

On the latest episode of the Ted Ramey show, Ted has a conversation with "Economic Analyst & Author of Onward, At Last: A Tome on Behalf of Our Progeny," Kevin Howard. The two discuss leadership, the hold up on the next stimulus package, the death of the American Middle Class, and more. A full video can be found on YouTube: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Rd7NHdOZ7h1grJ3wIkqM8?si=8lMvumd5RUKc4z8sWX0geg Kevin's book, "Onward At Last" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Onward-At-Last-2017-2020-Progeny/dp/B08CPDK43L/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=kevin+howard&qid=1605538246&sr=8-8

Opening Monologues. Giving Thanks for the Golden Age of MAGA. Americans are living through an era of unparalleled Peace and Prosperity. A bountiful economy, record low unemployment, better trade deals for the American Middle Class. President Trump standing up to China. America First -- not Last. Zero new ridiculous endless wars, ISIS destroyed, 22 American hostages brought safely home. Too bad the sad sacks of the MSM can't find a way to enjoy these good times. The MSM still hoping to make everyone as miserable as they are. Everyone who will listen to them, that is. Thus we minimize the mean-spirited gloom emanating from the failing Ruling Class, as it loses its hold on power. The MSM Supernova. Two new polls show Likely Black Voters exhibiting astronomical support for President Trump. How will worried Democrats respond to those numbers? Newsweek claims, without evidence, that Trump went "golfing" over Thanksgiving. When of course Trump was actually spending the holiday with American troops at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Another Big MSM Whoops. Plus, vignettes on "Etiquette Experts" and the art of Yodeling. Beach Break, Dance Break. With Listener Calls & Music via Steely Dan, the Stone Temple Pilots and Julietta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening Monologues. The SpyGate ball of yarn rolls off the table. An epic unraveling, in real-time, in dozens of directions. Democrats "scared to death" right now, says Rep. John Ratcliffe. President Trump stands up to China, keeps his promise to enforce strong trade tariffs -- a great move to protect the American Middle Class. But will our own Ruling Classes, who seem to benefit from a stronger China, ever stop complaining? Meanwhile, we review several under-reported news items from the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting earlier this week. We commend STEM students for turning their backs on Democrat politicians Michael Bennet and Jason Crow, who had showed up to politicize the tragedy in its immediate aftermath. The UK Daily Mail is reporting that the father of one of the shooters is a twice-deported illegal alien with a long criminal history. For this and other reasons, we expect the MSM to be dropping this story like a hot potato. Too many inconvenient narratives herein. Plus, we discuss the "Californication of Colorado" and what can be done about it. Save Our State. Mother's Day Vignettes. With Listener Calls & Music via Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dedricklekt talk threepeats and MMA unionization, while Devin Fergus is back for part 2 of the series about his first book Liberalism, Black Power, and the Making of American Politics, 1965-1980. (www.ugapress.org/index.php/books/…lism_black_power) He's also the author of Land of the Fee: Hidden Costs and Decline of the American Middle Class(bit.ly/2SH6tjS).B/W Liberal Slavery by MC Manmeet Kaurhttps://soundcloud.com/manmeetkaur/liberal-slavery @manmeet_kaur1and Preach to the Choir by Dyalekt (yeah that's me) open.spotify.com/album/07hNcJHB6p35i4lviMjZiwhistory.missouri.edu/people/fergus @Devin_FergusProsperityNow.org @prosperitynow @dedrickmDyalekt.com @dyalektraps

Devin Fergus is back for a two part series about his first book Liberalism, Black Power, and the Making of American Politics, 1965-1980. (http://www.ugapress.org/index.php/books/liberalism_black_power) He's also the author of Land of the Fee: Hidden Costs and Decline of the American Middle Class(bit.ly/2SH6tjS).B/W Break them Shackles by Lando ChillLandoBeenChill.com @lando_chilland Preach to the Choir by Dyalekt (yeah that's me) open.spotify.com/album/07hNcJHB6p35i4lviMjZiwhistory.missouri.edu/people/fergus @Devin_FergusProsperityNow.org @prosperitynow @dedrickmDyalekt.com @dyalektraps

The Entrapment of General Flynn. Sketching the dishonest schemes of Comey & McCabe. Felonious Leaks and Unmaskings. Team Mueller and the Case of the Missing 302's. So much depends upon Judge Emmet Sullivan. Will Sullivan step up to set Flynn free and bring Mueller properly down to size? We certainly hope so. Additional commentary from Gregg Jarrett and Joe diGenova. Meanwhile, IG Horowitz reports new findings that Team Mueller unilaterally wiped clean the government iPhones of Peter Strzok and Lisa Page. All the more reason to fire Mueller, writes Julie Kelly of American Greatness. Plus, we sample Stephen Miller's sharp conversation on The Wall and a potential Government Shutdown on this morning's Face The Nation. The senior Trump advisor makes a crisp case for border security, national sovereignty and the American Middle Class. Why do Democrats "Chuck & Nancy" seem so opposed to "transparency" on these issues before their friendly cameras? Also, notes on Democratic power fantasies of bureaucrats in charge of all the secrets. Spook Worship in the Leftist Media. Well wishes for ascendant Producer Andrew and a solid Christmas Yodel. With Listener Calls & Music via Helene Fischer, Marty Robbins, the Beach Boys, Riders In the Sky and Luciano Pavarotti. Sacred Song from Dwight Yoakam and Ricky Skaggs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out our new video series Hindsight: https://bit.ly/2On5YbiD double chat with Devin Fergus, Arvarh E. Strickland Distinguished Professor of History and Black Studies at the University of Missouri.He's the author of Land of the Fee: Hidden Costs and Decline of the American Middle Class(https://bit.ly/2SH6tjS). B/W Preach to the Choir by Dyalekt (yeah that's me)https://open.spotify.com/album/07hNcJHB6p35i4lviMjZiwhttps://history.missouri.edu/people/fergus @Devin_FergusProsperityNow.org @prosperitynow @dedrickmDyalekt.com @dyalektraps

Alissa Quart discusses her latest book, Squeezed, on living in a middle-class that is being crumpled by meritocracy and converted into what Quart terms the “Precariat,” which Scheer describes as “people who think they're in the middle class, and they have the education, very often they find themselves living paycheck to paycheck.”

Blasting the British & Preventing Socialism in America. An important side-effect of the growing MAGA Economy is the keeping of collectivism at bay. A free and proud American Middle Class works wonders towards that end. However, the openly socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has now jumped into the leadership vacuum of the Democratic Party. How far can this phenomenon go? We consider French economist Thomas Piketty and his research on third-world resource distribution, an eventuality very much worth avoiding in America, but which remains the unconfessed goal of our Ruling Classes. Meanwhile, we vent some serious spleen against our British "allies" as they prepare for a cross-pond visit from President Trump. Will they fly their "Angry Baby Trump Blimp" in protest? We review the open borders globalist policies of PM Theresa May and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, as we trace the origins of SpyGate straight back to London. Shouldn't the Brits be apologizing for the despicable Christopher Steele and Stefan Halper? For their unconscionable meddling in our American election? We certainly think so, as we observe an intense waning of our formerly conspicuous Anglophilia. Special Relationship be damned. With Listener Calls & Music via Bill Monroe, Dwight Yoakam, SZA and Calvin Harris.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.