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This is a panel discussion with Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen, Egberto Willies.Topics:- Veterans' Administration cuts to staff and programs- Trump's slush fund of 1.8 Billion dollars- Campaign in Texas for Senate seat, now that Trump has endorsed Paxton as the Republican candidate- Trump's regime change in Cuba ambition- US racism- Accurate accounting seems to show better results in for ordinary people's lives 'socialist' systems WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Hello, Goodbye", performed by the Beatles, composed by Lennon and McCartney, 19967

Part 1:We talk with Egberto Willies.We discuss the Texas campaigns for Senate, and voter sentiment there. We also discuss the changes in Latino voters' expectations.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett.While Wall Street hits an all time high the US is hitting an all-time low. Public sentiment and confidence is decreasing. Wars for 'no real reason' are becoming a drag on the economy. We are seeing the collapse of democracy, climate, government funded science, education has decreased.WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls, " John Prine

Make It Plain's Rev. Mark Thompson and Egberto Willies discuss the fact that war isn't random, but profitable. The analysis connects Iran tensions, oil markets, and capitalism's deeper agenda. 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

Part 1:We talk with Egberto Willies of Texas.We discuss the primary elections just held, and the election of a new Democratic Party Chair in Houston.Part 2:We talk with Bil Curry and Robert Hockett.We discuss the Iran war, and the results in the Middle East. The "video game" war prosecuted by Hegseth is dangerous for the US and the Middle East.Is this a war to restore 'lost empires"? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how empires fall," John Pine, 2015

Marlon Weems and Egberto Willies discuss the real MLK message. The Trump administration behavior is that of rapists if one listens to Stephen Miller.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

When progressives dismiss bombings abroad, they reproduce the same moral failures they claim to oppose. Elizabeth Silleck La Rue and Egberto Willies expose this behavior.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

A Venezuelan professor joins Egberto Willies to dismantle U.S. propaganda, expose sanctions, and explain why TrSubscribe 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/4c09rbEump's invasion was about oil—not democracy.

The Daily Whatever Show, Jan 6: with Co-host Dana Dubois & Melissa Corrigan featuring Egberto Willies discussing Venezuela, feminism, abortion, right-wing radicalization and much more.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

Our guests this day are:: Egberto Willies, Bill Curry, and Laura JedeedPart 1:We talk with Egberto Willies, activist, podcaster, journalist.We discuss the question that was asked during a congressional hearing: "What does a migrant look like?"Scotus has ruled that the National Guard is not authorized to deploy to Chicago or Illinois, a defeat for Trump. The approval ratings for SCOTUS is lower than ever before, just as Trump's approval ratings are.We discuss the education vouchers in Texas, which are not popular, though the governor has pushed them through, to please Trump.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed.Laura reported on the "Americafest" which has exposed the splits within various factions of the MAGA movement. Erika Kirk endorsed JD Vance for president in the 2028 election.The major networks are being silenced, and no criticism of the administration is allowed. The 60 Minutes cancellation of a the Salvadoran prison story shows the effects of government pressure.  WNHNFM.ORG production Music: David Rovics

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Marlon Weems, publisher of The Journeyman, and Egberto Willies give a compelling look at AI, prediction markets, Medicare failures, and more. Democratic loss autopsy.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

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The Journeyman, Marlon Weems and Egberto Off The Record, Egberto Willies, give a compelling look at AI, prediction markets, Medicare failures, and why the grassroots is required to restore democracy.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

This is a panel discussion. It includes the following guests:Egberto Willies is a political activist, author, political blogger, radio show host, business owner, software developer, web designer, and mechanical engineer in Kingwood, TX. Egberto is Host/Producer of Politics Done Right aired on Pacifica Network's KPFT 90.1 FM and other networks. Read his articles at his "Egberto Off The Record" Substack newsletter atpoliticsdoneright.com/newsletter.Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Master in Public Policy program at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, numerous articles, and the Host of the New Books Network's public policy channel.Lincoln Mitchell teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. He is the author of nine books and his writings have appeared at CNN, Reuters, the New York Times, NBC, the San Francisco Examiner and numerous other media platforms. For more of Lincolns work you can subscribe to his Substack Kibitzing with Lincoln at /lincolnmitchell.substack.com/.Aaron Rosenthal is the Research Director with North Star Policy Action, a think tank dedicated to improving the lives of working Minnesotans. Prior to North Star, Aaron worked as the Senior Research Specialist with the Council on Criminal Justice and was an assistant professor at Simmons College in Boston.Part 1:Topics:-The health care crisis in the US.-The reaction of Trump to the lawmakers' reminding armed services personnel of their duty respecting unlawful orders.-Anti-abortion laws that are causing women to die for lack of medical care-The Trump crime familyPart2:-Trump's 'health care plan'The need for a US "new New Deal"- The need for more MTG-like defectorsWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Cliff Schecter, David Shuster, and Egberto Willies dissect the Epstein email frenzy, media collapse, judicial corruption, and the rise of independent progressive media.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

Marlon Weems and Egberto Willies unpack how progressive organizing, youth turnout, and Trump's chaos delivered a stunning Democratic landslide.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

Thank you Margaret Williams, MS, ACC, Dr. Mary M. Marshall, Hirut Kidane-mariam, Rev.Carlton, Marg KJ, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Inside the Democratic Landslide: The Working-Class Revolt the Polls Missed: Marlon Weems and Egberto Willies unpack how progressive organizing, youth turnout, and Trump's chaos delivered a stunning Democratic landslide. [More]* The fallacy about who black people vote for: This TikToker illustrated how a racist narrative screwed the Republican candidate in Virginia. [More]* Election Day Sweep for Dems Just Predictable Blue State Wins? Local, State Races Tell Different Story: In addition to high-profile victories in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, Democrats came away with upset wins in Georgia and Mississippi. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

"I'd Rather Be Writing's," Walter Rhein, and "Egberto Off The Record's," Egberto Willies share a robust dialogue on immigration, empathy, and America's evolving identity.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

A powerful conversation on democracy, media, and talking across political lines.. The Daily Whatever Show's Dana Dubois & Lawrence Winner hosts Egberto Willies for a talk on empathy and activism.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

Patrick Lovell and Egberto Willies warn that billionaire media consolidation threatens U.S. democracy. Lovell and Willies show why independent media must survive corporate and authoritarian power.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

Pacifica Network journalist Lisa Loving interviews "Egberto off the Record" newsletter publisher/Radio Host Egberto Willies on ICE abuses, immigrant scapegoating, and grassroots resistance in Texas.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

The Journeyman's Marlon Weems and Egberto Off The Record's Egberto Willies' publishers discuss Charlie Kirk's assassination and more.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

Thank you Cheryl Elkins, Pamela R. Daniels, Millicent, Lana Foley, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Investigative Journalist Patrick Lovell discusses the state of our politics with Egberto Willies: Producer/Investigative Journalist and creator of The Con interviews Politics Done Right's Egberto Willies on the state of our … To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Epstein files won't save Democrats. The Con's producer & Investigative Journalist Patrick Lovell & Politics Done Right's Egberto Willies expose Wall Street politics and America's crisis.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

Producer/Investigative Journalist and creator of The Con interviews Politics Done Right's Egberto Willies on the state of our political dilemma. 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

Thank you Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq., Pamela R. Daniels, Karen Andrews, Joanne Reynolds, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Does the Democratic Party Have a Death Wish?: The Epstein files won't save the party and 40 years of kissing Wall Street's ass cannot be undone by a PR campaign. [More]* Investigative Journalist Patrick Lovell discusses the state of our politics with Egberto Willies: Producer/Investigative Journalist and creator of “The Con” interviews Politics Done Right's Egberto Willies on the state of our political dilemma. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Amy Goodman gave a powerful and necessary speech on the need for independent media. She gave Pacifica and specifically Egberto Willies a shout-out for representing at Netroots Nation 2025.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

Paradigms Radio Show's Baruch Zeichner interviews PDR's Egberto Willies on healthcare & more. Dean Baker, founder of CEPR, discusses tariffs and other topics. TX Rep. James Talarico speaks.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

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Paradigms Radio Show's Baruch Zeichner interviews PDR's Egberto Willies one healthcare & more: Baruch Zeichner, host of the Paradigms Radio Show, discussed politics, including freedom, healthcare, and other topics, with Egberto Willies of Politics Done Right. [… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Baruch Zeichner, host of the Paradigms Radio Show, discussed politics, including freedom, healthcare, and other topics, with Egberto Willies of Politics Done Right.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

Egberto Willies is an activist, author, blogger, radio host, software developer, mechanical engineer, and more. Egberto's media project Politics Done Right is a website with political articles that are well researched, direct and to the point, examining current events with … More ... The post Egberto Willies – Politics Done Right appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Marlon Weems, Author of "The Journeyman" Substack newsletter, invited Egberto Willies, author of the "Egberto Off The Record" Substack newsletter, for a conversation on birthright citizenship.

Thom Hartmann, host of the Thom Hartmann Show, and Egberto Willies, Host of Politics Done Right, discuss Independent Media.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

In 100 days, Trump financially strips MAGA & destroys the faith the world has in America. WPFW's What's at Stake Rev. Mark Thompson interviews Egberto Willies on Afrikaner refugees & more.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

WPFW's What's At Stake host Rev. Mark Thompson interviewed Politics Done Right's host Egberto Willies about South Africa's Afrikaners moving to the U.S. as purported refugeesSubscribe 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

A discussion between Substackers Walter Rhein and Egberto Willies on prescient subjects: 1. The state of immigration, 2. Substack flirting with gentrification due to the influx of mainstream media.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

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Thank you Egberto Willies, Floral, Judith Fenley, janrcook.artisan@gmail.com, Marty Rose, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Protest at Social Security spread to offices near Katy, Texas. Protesters explain why: Neil Aquino visited with Social Security office protesters near Katy, TX. They explain the importance of the program and why all must engage. Neil Aquino is th… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Egberto Willies, For A Better World, Cecelia Voss, Suzette Jensen, Ellen Liliedahl, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Dems Wouldn't ‘Ignore' Parliamentarian to Raise Minimum Wage, But GOP Plans to for Massive Tax Giveaway to the Rich: “They are deciding that the way we're gonna do this is break the Senate and make up our own rules,” said Sen. Cory Booker. [More]* … To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Egberto Willies, Julia Adkins, Donna Ziegra, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Look Around: The Signs of a Trump Recession Are Everywhere: The latest signs from the American heartland are not encouraging. The average voter's confidence about their economic prospects is falling quicker than at almost any other time on record. [M… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Egberto Willies, Dougald Lamont, Ruth K, Tammy Steands, Susan Stockton, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Jen Psaki throws Chuck Schumer under the bus. Democrats need new messengers!: Jen Psaki pointed out that Chuck Schumer can no longer define the narrative as he did before. Democrats need new messengers. [More]* This is why Trump and Musk lie about … To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

WBAI host Jenna Flanagan discussed Politics Done Right's Egberto Willies' article titled "Why did the Sunday mainstream media news sound so normal? We must do better."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

Join me for my next live video in the app* WBAI host Jenna Flanagan interviews Politics Done Right's host on Trump's autocracy normalization: WBAI host Jenna Flanagan discussed Politics Done Right's Egberto Willies' article titled "Why did the Sunday mainstream media news sound so normal? We must do better." [More]* Dr. Joe McManus, executive advisor on antiracism, discusses defeating racism and advancing freedom: Dr. Joe McManus visited Politics Done Right to discuss defeating racism and his book "A Brother's Insight: Guidance on Defeating Racism and Advancing Freedom" [More]* Ignoring 'Science and the Law,' Trump EPA Readies Chainsaw for Key Climate Finding: "Lee Zeldin is willing to go so far as to break established law to pay back the corporate executives and polluters who spent millions to get Donald Trump elected," said one climate leader. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Marlon Weems, author of The Journeyman Substack, and Egberto Willies, author of Egberto Off The Record Substack, discussed the inconvenient truth about Trump's irresponsible tariffs. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Thank you Egberto Willies, Maria Miller, Noah Nurse, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* No, NPR, There Is No Evidence Trump Will Be a Champion of the Working Class: A restoration of the same tax cuts that "greatly benefited high-income earners and holders of wealth" is how NPR thinks Trump in his second term "can serve what is plausibly called populist causes"? Come on now. [More]* Marlon Weems discusses likely US regrets about the irresponsible Canada, Mexico, & China tariff war: Marlon Weems, author of The Journeyman Substack, and Egberto Willies, author of Egberto Off The Record Substack, discussed the inconvenient truth about Trump's irresponsible tariffs. [More]* Ali Velshi schools MAGA on how tariffs will ultimately be detrimental to all: Ali Velshi went through all the machinations to enlighten those who would listen on exactly how tariffs work. The bottom line is it is a tax on us. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Egberto Willies, Joseph Bremer, Elwyn Hudson, Meg Grant, Carey Rasco, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* 'Chaos and Fear' at CDC Amid Order to Retract Journal Articles to Purge 'Forbidden Terms': "How can the government decide what words a journal can use to describe a scientific reality? That reality needs to be named," one journal editor said. [More]* Joy-Ann Reid exposes not only Trump's racist DEI propaganda but a few inconvenient truths: Donald Trump's attempts to link the midair helicopter plane crash in DC were wholly debunked by Joy-Ann Reid and Politics Done Right's host with some inconvenient truths. [More]* Rachel Maddow contrasts Biden vs Trump's Defense Secretaries. Austin vs Hegseth, who's the DEI pick: Rachel Maddow highlighted former Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin versus his replacement Pete Hegseth. It is clear the latter is out of his league as former was no DEI hire. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Katharine Hill, Roxy Morgan, Nancy Dangelo, Donna Buchness, and many others for tuning into my live video with Marlon Weems! Join me for my next live video in the app.SummaryIn this discussion, Egberto Willies and Marlon Weems analyze the dangers of Donald Trump's proposed tariff war against Canada, Mexico, and China, highlighting the economic and political fallout. They discuss how past tariff policies backfired, raising consumer prices and harming American industries, particularly agriculture. Weems and Willies emphasize that tariffs function as a hidden tax on Americans and warn that retaliatory actions from trade partners could permanently damage U.S. economic standing. The conversation also touches on Trump's broader strategy of using tariffs to manipulate budget figures while benefiting the wealthy at the expense of working-class Americans.Key Takeaways* Tariffs as a Tax on Americans – Trump's tariffs will not harm foreign countries but will instead raise costs for U.S. consumers and businesses.* Past Trade War Failures – The last round of tariffs during Trump's presidency devastated American farmers and led to costly bailouts.* Retaliation from Trade Partners – Canada and Mexico are already preparing countermeasures, potentially cutting the U.S. out of vital trade relationships.* Hidden Economic Agenda – Tariffs allow Trump to inflate revenue figures, justifying tax cuts for the wealthy while increasing financial burdens on working people.* Potential Economic Recession – Rising fuel, food, and manufactured goods costs could drive inflation and push the U.S. economy toward another downturn.Progressive Closing StatementTrump's reckless approach to trade is not about strengthening America—it's about enriching the powerful while leaving working-class Americans to suffer the consequences. If his tariff war proceeds, everyday people will pay more for food, gas, and essential goods, all while corporations and billionaires enjoy tax breaks. The real solution lies in fair trade policies that protect jobs, encourage cooperation with allies, and ensure economic gains benefit all Americans—not just the wealthy elite.The United States has long been a dominant force in global trade, leveraging economic power to influence international markets and establish advantageous agreements. However, when tariffs are used recklessly, they can quickly backfire, harming the very industries and consumers they are meant to protect. This is precisely what former President Donald Trump's approach to trade policies has done in the past—and appears likely to do again should he return to office. In a recent discussion, financial expert Marlon Weems and progressive commentator Egberto Willies delved into the ongoing fallout from Trump's threats to impose sweeping tariffs on key trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China. Their conversation underscored the economic, political, and strategic consequences that the U.S. will likely regret as these nations respond with their own countermeasures.The Pattern of Trade War FailuresWeems rightly points out that Trump's history with tariffs has been disastrous. During his first term, the trade war with China was marked by retaliatory measures that crippled U.S. agriculture. China, faced with increased tariffs on steel and aluminum, retaliated by slashing purchases of American soybeans and other agricultural goods, causing billions in losses for American farmers. The government was then forced to issue massive subsidies—over $30 billion in emergency aid—to keep farmers afloat. This bailout money, which came from taxpayer dollars, clearly that the tariffs did not “bring money into the U.S.,” as Trump often claimed, but instead created an economic crisis that the government had to mitigate.Now, Trump is signaling his intent to reignite trade conflicts, targeting not just China but also Canada and Mexico—America's two largest trading partners under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which he himself negotiated. This move is particularly baffling, given that the previous tariff experiment resulted in rising costs for American businesses and consumers. Weems highlights that unlike small contractors Trump has exploited in the past, entire nations have the power to push back in ways that could severely disrupt supply chains and increase costs for Americans across the board.The Economic Reality: Tariffs as a Tax on AmericansOne of the most important takeaways from Weems' analysis is the fundamental misconception surrounding tariffs. Trump's rhetoric frames tariffs as a punishment imposed on foreign countries, but in reality, tariffs function as a tax on American consumers and businesses. When the U.S. imposes tariffs on Chinese goods, for example, it is not China that pays the tax—it is American importers and retailers who bear the brunt of the cost, which is then passed on to consumers.For everyday Americans, this means higher prices on everything from household goods to electronics to vehicles. Since many car manufacturers rely on parts from Mexico, a tariff on Mexican imports will drive up car prices. A similar impact will be felt on food costs, as Mexico is a primary supplier of fruits and vegetables, and Canada plays a key role in agricultural trade. Canadian whiskey, tequila, avocados, and even the basic components used in food production could see steep price hikes. The irony is that these tariffs would disproportionately affect the very working-class voters who form the backbone of Trump's base—those who shop at Walmart and depend on affordable goods to make ends meet.The Political Blowback: Canada and Mexico Fight BackTrump's aggressive trade stance is not occurring in a vacuum. Canada and Mexico are already responding with their own countermeasures, and the consequences could be severe. Canada, for instance, has proposed its own set of retaliatory tariffs and has begun encouraging a “Buy Canadian” movement. This type of economic nationalism could permanently reduce U.S. exports to Canada, cutting off a critical revenue stream for American manufacturers and farmers.Mexico has also made it clear that it will not tolerate economic bullying. President Claudia Sheinbaum, in a swift and forceful response, reminded Trump that America's own policies contribute to issues such as drug trafficking. She highlighted the flow of guns from the U.S. into Mexico, which fuels violence in her country. By countering Trump's narrative with hard facts, she exposed the hypocrisy in his argument that Mexico is solely responsible for fentanyl smuggling.Furthermore, if Canada and Mexico deepen their trade ties with other nations, the U.S. risks losing its position as their primary economic partner. When China faced American tariffs under Trump, it shifted its agricultural purchases to Brazil—a move that permanently reduced U.S. market share in the soybean industry. A similar shift by Canada and Mexico could have long-lasting consequences, pushing the U.S. further into economic isolation.The Hidden Agenda: Using Tariffs to Mask Economic FailuresWeems and Willies also discussed the political motivations behind these trade policies. Tariffs are not just a misguided economic tool; they are part of a broader political strategy aimed at manipulating budget figures and justifying tax cuts for the wealthy. Trump understands that by imposing tariffs, the government will collect more revenue in the short term. He can then use these temporary funds to claim that he has “balanced the budget” or “brought in billions from China,” even though these costs are actually being paid by Americans.This strategy also plays into Trump's larger pattern of economic deception. He proposes sweeping tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit the wealthy while implementing hidden tax increases—like tariffs—that disproportionately harm the working class. Meanwhile, large corporations and the ultra-rich benefit from loopholes and tax breaks, further exacerbating wealth inequality.The Fallout: Rising Costs and a Potential RecessionUltimately, as Weems warns, this reckless approach to trade could lead to severe economic consequences, including inflation spikes and even a recession. Gas prices could rise significantly due to higher costs on Canadian energy imports. Food prices will climb as tariffs hit agricultural goods from Mexico. Essential consumer products will become more expensive, making life harder for the very people Trump claims to champion.If history is any guide, these tariffs will not achieve their intended goals. Instead, they will destabilize the economy, alienate key allies, and force the U.S. into reactionary bailouts and financial maneuvering to stave off disaster. Meanwhile, the rest of the world will move forward, finding alternative markets and partners to reduce reliance on American trade.Conclusion: A Self-Inflicted Economic WoundMarlon Weems' analysis, as highlighted in his conversation with Egberto Willies, serves as a critical warning about the dangers of an ill-conceived tariff war. The U.S. stands to lose far more than it gains, as consumers bear the cost of increased prices and businesses face declining exports. Canada, Mexico, and China will not sit idly by; they will retaliate, and their countermeasures will have long-term consequences for American trade.Instead of pursuing nationalist economic policies rooted in bravado and deception, the U.S. should focus on fair trade agreements that protect workers while maintaining strong international partnerships. A cooperative approach would yield far better economic outcomes than another round of reckless tariffs. Unfortunately, if Trump's past actions are any indication, he is unlikely to change course. And if the American people do not push back against this self-inflicted economic harm, they will once again pay the price—literally. To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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