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RenMac small cap strategist Kevin Dempter joins Off-Script to discuss what's driving small cap outperformance since Liberation Day and whether the run has room to go. The team digs into the technical setup in regionals and biotech as potential breakout catalysts, the SpaceX IPO mechanics and where retail may get trapped, and how to distinguish a durable market super cycle from a dangerous earnings bubble given historically narrow leadership. They also tackle a stronger-than-expected payrolls print that reshuffled the Fed outlook, Neil Dutta's skepticism on AI-driven productivity gains, the FHFA/DNI reshuffle and what it means for Fannie and Freddie, and whether the Trump-China relationship has turned a corner on trade and Iran.

This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Royce ask a simple question with complicated answers:Who are the real ones anymore?The episode opens with global politics, internet culture, and identity all colliding at once. From conversations around political corruption and the optics of the Trump–China trip, to asking whether Drake is actually back, the hosts break down how performance, branding, and perception shape modern culture.Things quickly spiral into classic Sidebar territory with a hilarious but painfully real conversation about Black men on vacation attire, bigger men at the beach or pool, and why some people transform into yacht influencers the second they leave the country.The hosts also tackle a growing cultural frustration:Can we stop inviting everybody to the proverbial Black picnic?The conversation dives into “honorary Black people,” cultural boundaries, identity, and why some communities struggle to protect spaces without feeling guilty about it.Royce leads the second segment with one of the episode's deepest conversations:“Vulnerability today is harder than sex.”In a world driven by hookup culture, attraction often starts and ends with appearances. The hosts unpack emotional unavailability, surface-level dating, and the idea that some people are beautiful physically but impossible to truly connect with emotionally — like their personality is behind a paywall.Leise shifts the conversation into a broader social critique:Why do we victim-blame before we critique society itself?Using viral stories and public reactions, the discussion explores the “fast girl” narrative, public shame, and society's tendency to punish individuals while ignoring the systems that shape behavior in the first place.Royce then zooms out philosophically with a conversation about belief:“Adults call it belief because imagination is for kids.”From religion and manifestation to conspiracy theories and dating expectations, the hosts unpack how adults build entire identities around things they choose to believe — whether those beliefs are healthy, comforting, or dangerous.Leise closes the episode with a simple but powerful reminder:“It's OK to be Black.”The final segment reflects on identity, self-acceptance, cultural pride, and the pressure many Black people feel to constantly explain themselves, soften themselves, or make others comfortable.Funny, layered, chaotic, and honest — The Real Ones is about authenticity in a world built on performance.Political corruption & the Trump–China tripIs Drake back?Black men on vacation culture“Honorary Black people” discourseVulnerability Today Is Harder Than SexHookup culture & emotional disconnectAttraction vs emotional intimacyPaying to “download” personalityVictim-Blaming & SocietyThe “fast girl” narrativeViral outrage & public judgmentSystems vs individualsBelief vs RealityReligion, manifestation & conspiracy cultureWhy adults cling to belief systemsIt's OK to Be BlackIdentity & authenticityCultural pride & self-acceptance

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Washington Post foreign affairs columnist and bestselling author David Ignatius joins Donny Deutsch for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on the biggest geopolitical flashpoints shaping our world right now. Is America a declining superpower? Donny and David break down Trump's Beijing summit with Xi Jinping — what Trump actually got (and didn't get), why Boeing stock dropped after the "200 planes" announcement, and what it means for U.S.-China relations that Taiwan arms sales are now a bargaining chip. They explore the Thucydides Trap, the G2 power dynamic, and whether decoupling from China was ever realistic. Then: the Ukraine-Russia war and how battlefield innovation — from AI-powered drone warfare to autonomous defense systems — is permanently changing the future of military conflict. David, who has traveled to Ukraine eight times since the invasion began, explains why survival is victory and what Putin's next move might be. From there, the conversation shifts to Iran: the nuclear threat, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, the internal power struggle inside the Iranian regime, and why Trump's military strategy may have empowered hardliners rather than weakened the regime. Finally, Donny and David tackle the alarming rise of antisemitism — why it's a symptom of civilizational decay, the role of social media in accelerating hate, what federal policy could actually help, and what King Charles got right that American political leaders are getting wrong. We'd like to thank our sponsor Strawberry.me Go to Strawberry.me/DONNY and start with a coaching trial today. For our listeners, tell them it was the On Brand with Donny Deutsch Podcast that sent you and get 50% off your first session. Be sure to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explosive allegations rock the political world as gubernatorial candidate Ram Reddy fires back against accusations from allies of Ralph Norman, while conservatives warn about rising extremism, China's growing influence inside America, and GOP civil war tensions in Washington. From assassination attempt conspiracy theories to climate change backlash and Senate Republican infighting, today's episode covers the political chaos shaping 2026. PODCAST SUMMARY Today on AmperWave Daily, the hosts dive into a fiery interview with South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Ram Reddy, who forcefully rejects claims that he is a political “plant” for South Carolina House Speaker Murrell Smith. Reddy accuses supporters of Ralph Norman of spreading false attacks while portraying himself as an outsider willing to “throw a grenade into the swamp.” The conversation expands into broader political warfare, touching on accusations of anti-Trump sentiment among establishment Republicans, disputes over redistricting, campaign financing, and growing voter distrust in career politicians. Hosts discuss internal GOP battles involving Senate Republicans, including criticism aimed at John Thune and John Cornyn over their relationship with President Donald Trump and the America First movement. The episode also explores controversial rhetoric surrounding antisemitism, political extremism, and radical statements allegedly made by Democratic candidates. The hosts argue that Democrat leadership has failed to decisively condemn inflammatory behavior within its own ranks, while warning that ideological radicalization is accelerating nationwide. In another major segment, the show examines public distrust in media after polling showed many Americans questioning whether the attempted assassination of President Trump was real. Hosts blame declining trust in traditional media, AI-generated misinformation, and online conspiracy culture for America's fractured perception of reality. The discussion later pivots to China's influence in U.S. politics and economics. The hosts claim the China and the Chinese Communist Party have strategically benefited from climate change policies, energy restrictions, and left-wing activist networks in America. They also criticize establishment Democrats for alleged ties to Chinese-linked organizations and warn about long-term geopolitical consequences. Finally, the podcast tackles renewed fears surrounding pandemics, mRNA vaccine controversies, and media narratives around emerging viruses. Hosts express skepticism toward pharmaceutical companies, government censorship, and public health institutions while reflecting on the lingering fallout from the COVID era. KEY TALKING POINTS Ram Reddy denies claims he is connected to Murrell Smith Sharp attacks exchanged between allies of Reddy and Ralph Norman Debate over Republican establishment vs. America First conservatives Hosts criticize Senate Republicans including John Thune and John Cornyn Discussion about antisemitism and extremist rhetoric in modern politics Concerns over conspiracy theories surrounding the Trump assassination attempt Media trust collapse and AI misinformation fears Claims of growing Chinese influence inside American political and activist networks Criticism of climate change policy and energy infrastructure decisions Vaccine skepticism and pandemic-era censorship controversies SEO KEYWORDS Trump assassination attempt, Ram Reddy governor race, Ralph Norman controversy, South Carolina politics, China influence in America, Democrat extremism, GOP civil war, John Thune criticism, John Cornyn backlash, climate change debate, vaccine controversy, media trust collapse, America First movement, conservative podcast, AmperWave Daily HASHTAGS #Trump #SouthCarolinaPolitics #RamReddy #RalphNorman #China #AmericaFirst #Politics #ConservativeNews #Podcast #BreakingNews #MediaBias #GOP #ClimateChange #VaccineDebate #AmperWave FIRST COMMENT HASHTAGS #Trump2026 #SCPolitics #Br ...

“The rules-based system just hasn't worked. China's system is so opaque that you can't see the subsidies. And when you've got China not interested in new rules and the US not interested in a referee, you've got two of the world's biggest actors who aren't on board.” — Soumaya Keynes It would have been nice to get John Maynard Keynes on the show to get his critique of Trump's trade war. But in the long run, we're all dead — even old Maynard. So instead, we found his great-great-niece, Soumaya Keynes — Financial Times columnist and co-author of How to Win a Trade War: An Optimistic Guide to an Anxious Global Economy. Having already appeared on Jon Stewart this week, Soumaya has a bit of Keynesian star quality about her. But she's also a first-rate economist. Her thesis is that the old rules-based trading system that her great-great-uncle helped design after World War II is gone. And it ain't coming back. China's subsidies are so opaque that rules can't be written to constrain them, let alone enforced. The US is no longer willing to submit to a referee. Without the two biggest players, no rules-based system is meaningful. So — now what? Keynes says we must think like a trade warrior. Donald Trump should leverage the tools available — but use them strategically. Trump's error in his second term was not being tough on China while being too tough on everyone else, especially allies like Canada and Mexico. Soumaya Keynes' most contemporary idea might be her most Keynesian one. John Maynard Keynes proposed penalties for countries running large trade surpluses as well as those running deficits — recognising that global imbalances are a two-sided problem. That idea didn't make it into the 1944 Bretton Woods agreement. Eighty years later, in equally anxious economic times, his optimistic great-great-niece is reviving it. Five Takeaways •       Can Trade Wars Be Won? Yes, Sometimes: The conventional wisdom: no one wins a trade war. Keynes and Bown agree — in theory. In practice, countries in a weaker position cave. History has examples: France in the late nineteenth century told its trading partners they were renegotiating treaties, and the smaller partners complied. Trump's tariffs in his first term produced concessions. The problem is not that trade wars can't be won. It's that the smaller power's only defence — coordinating with other smaller powers — is extremely hard to sustain. There's always an incentive to cut a deal first. •       China Is the Doper on the Sports Field: Keynes's sharpest analogy: the global trading system is like a sports game that needs rules to ensure a level playing field. China's subsidies — cheap credit, corporate handouts, opaque support for state-linked companies — are the equivalent of performance-enhancing drugs. The problem is that unlike doping in sport, China's subsidies are invisible. You can write a rule saying China won't give these handouts. But you can't verify compliance. And without enforcement, rules are meaningless. The WTO has not solved this. Nothing has solved this. •       Trump Was Right About China, Wrong About Everything Else: Keynes is careful here. She credits Robert Lighthizer in Trump's first term with identifying China as the real problem and building a focused strategy. In the second term, Trump put tariffs on everyone simultaneously — which dissipated leverage, alienated the coalition of allies needed to pressure Beijing, and mixed up the problem of China's subsidies with grievances against Canada, Mexico, and the EU. If you were genuinely tough on China, you wouldn't have put tariffs on everyone. You would have been more targeted. •       The Rules-Based System Is Gone and Isn't Coming Back: Why can't we return to the system Keynes's great-great-uncle helped build? Two reasons. China's subsidies are too opaque to write enforceable rules against. And the US has lost confidence in any international referee — a long and complex story, but the result is that America won't submit to neutral adjudication. Without the two biggest players, no rules-based system is meaningful. Yearning for the old approach is not an option. A new strategy is needed — and that's what the book is about. •       AI and the Next Trade War: Services: AI is central to the US-China conflict already — chip restrictions, military advantage, economic supremacy. But Keynes's less-noticed observation: AI could fundamentally reshape international services trade. The UK, for example, is a massive services exporter — finance, legal, consulting, accounting. If AI eliminates demand for those services, the UK faces a new current account crisis, new trade tensions, a new wave of economic conflict. Nobody knows how this plays out. Which is why, she suggests, the tools in the book will remain relevant for longer than the current tariff cycle. About the Guests Soumaya Keynes is an economics columnist at the Financial Times and host of The Economics Show with Soumaya Keynes. Before joining the FT she spent eight years at The Economist. She co-founded the Trade Talks podcast with Chad Bown during Trump's first term. Chad P. Bown is the Reginald Jones Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and former Chief Economist at the US State Department under President Biden. Together they are the authors of How to Win a Trade War: An Optimistic Guide to an Anxious Global Economy (Simon & Schuster, May 26, 2026). References: •       How to Win a Trade War: An Optimistic Guide to an Anxious Global Economy by Soumaya Keynes and Chad P. Bown (Simon & Schuster, May 26, 2026). •       Soumaya Keynes on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, May 19, 2026 — referenced in the interview. •       Episode 2892: Jason Pack on the Iran war — the companion episode on America's strategic distractions from the China problem. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouT...

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Wednesday Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan tackles listener questions on the war with Iran, arguing that President Trump and Vice President Vance may be underestimating the IRGC and clerical regime's willingness to endure economic pain, reject peace, and sacrifice their own people for an Islamist cause. He also answers questions on China's role in Iran and Ukraine, warning that President Xi cannot be trusted to stop sending weapons or military support while Beijing works to weaken the United States without firing a direct shot. Bryan then lays out what he would tell President Trump privately, why he rejects more Chinese students and farmland purchases in America, and what he sees as the best national security strategy: pivot away from Europe and the Middle East, focus on the Americas, counter China in the Pacific, and protect U.S. interests in Africa. Plus, Bryan covers frustrations over Deep State accountability, the SAVE Act and filibuster, Chinese influence in California politics, and why America's refinery system is mismatched with the oil it produces. He also responds to questions on Colorado's magazine limits, Flock surveillance cameras, and his own political journey from old-school Democrat roots to today's conservative outlook, reflecting on how faith, community, purpose, and meaning may offer a path back from national chaos.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Iran war peace deal IRGC Trump Vance analysis 2026, China weapons to Iran Ukraine Russia drones Xi Jinping, Trump China students farmland Hannity response, US national security strategy Americas Pacific Africa Middle East, Deep State accountability Russia hoax James Comey DOJ FBI, SAVE Act filibuster Lankford Thune voter ID, Chinese influence California Connie Chan Fiona Ma Pelosi, US oil refineries light sweet crude heavy sour oil, Colorado magazine ban Second Amendment lawsuit, Flock cameras privacy surveillance debate, Bryan Dean Wright political journey Democrat to conservative, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report

• It's Podmasters' 10th birthday! Get an extra 10% off a year's Patreon backing. Donald Trump came, he saw, and left Beijing without much to show for his high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping. Behind the pomp and pageantry, tensions over trade, tech and Taiwan didn't go away. So did two days of diplomacy actually achieve anything? And can Xi's vision of “great rejuvenation” coexist with Trump's “Make America Great Again”? William Hurst, Chong Hua Professor of Chinese Development at the University of Cambridge, joins Gavin Esler to break down the relationship.  • Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kaum dass US-Präsident Trump China verlassen hat, empfängt Chinas Machthaber XI Kremlchef Putin. Gastgeber Xi demonstriert: China spricht mit Washington, hält aber demonstrativ auch zu Moskau.

The world's two largest superpowers just sat down at the table… and the markets are paying very close attention. In today's episode, we break down the latest trip by Donald Trump and a group of prominent U.S. business leaders to China to discuss some of the biggest geopolitical and economic issues on the planet: Trade and tariffs Iran and Middle East tensions Taiwan Technology and AI competition The meetings generated a lot of headlines—but what did we actually learn? Were there real breakthroughs, or just political theater? We'll separate the substance from the optics and discuss what it all could mean for markets going forward. We'll also take a look at: My latest trade updates and portfolio positioning The impact of geopolitics on equities, commodities, and currencies My experience running the Spartan Race this past weekend and the lessons it reinforces about discipline, endurance, and mindset in trading Because whether it's markets or obstacle courses… success usually comes down to preparation and execution. Listen now:

Welcome back! I start with The Update, where I go over what happened this week in my life, then I go to Manny's a Reel Boy where we go through reels about meat allergies, the Trump China trip, Adam sucksazz on piers with Dave smith part 2, the Gov't. covering up the origins of the virus, Tucker vs the NYTs, a Shai lebuff freestyle, Thomas Massie, the weather, the war, and future world war predictions, but we then end with funny reels and go to Poke My Jokes where we laughed at my set from Kevin's Wednesdays mic in Harrison

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An explanation of the Thucydides Trap as it applies to the US and China and what it means for the future. Also, a flash back to 2024.

Did Donald Trump just make the biggest political gaffe of his career?This week on Political Rehab, Matt Robison and Matt Wylie break down Trump's stunning “NOT EVEN A LITTLE” comment about Americans' financial struggles — and why it may become the defining ad clip of the 2026 midterms. Plus: a five-alarm economy, Trump's late-night meltdown spiral, the dangerous China summit, growing momentum for Ukraine, and what's REALLY happening beneath the surface in the battle for Congress.

Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, NewsNation Political Contributor and former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joins the program to discuss the latest developments involving Trump and China, the growing redistricting battles across the country, and what it all could mean for the upcoming midterm elections. Dr. Eli Gottlieb, executive coach and cultural psychologist, shares insights on AI induced psychosis, and the impact it has on the world today. Later, Jeffrey M. McCall, professor of communications at DePaul University, discusses his article in The Hill arguing that the FCC's equal opportunity rule must be enforced, and what the debate means for fairness and accountability in broadcasting. Plus, Theo Lewis Clark joins the show for the weekly Hollywood Exec for the Night segment, putting movie knowledge to the test with fun movie trivia and entertainment insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gene and Alyssa answered questions and explored important topics: He wants to know if I-Bonds are good for him? She asks if she should cash in her investments and head to bank CDs? He asks why his 401(k) is ‘forcing' him into Roth contributions? She asks how the Trump-China trip might impact America? Free Second Opinion Meetings Meet with a More than Money advisor to review your entire financial picture or simply project your retirement Meet with our Social Security partner to plan the best S/S strategy for you Meet with our estate planning attorney partner to review your estate plans – if you have any Meet with our insurance partner to review your life or long term care coverages Discover how to have your 401(k) professionally managed without leaving your company plan Schedule a free second opinion meeting with a More than Money advisor? Call today (610-746-7007) or email (Gene@AskMtM.com) to schedule your time with us.

President Trump meets with Xi Jinping as tensions over Taiwan, digital surveillance, and global power continue to rise. Meanwhile, China's massive monitoring system is raising serious questions about privacy, control, and whether the technology described in Revelation 13 is closer than many realize.  Plus, special guest Samuel O'Brien from True Gold Republic joins us LIVE for Open Line Friday to answer your questions about gold, silver, digital currency, economic uncertainty, and where the world may be headed next.  Is the stage being set for a system capable of controlling buying, selling, and personal freedom on a global scale? Stay tuned! 👉 Subscribe for daily prophecy updates and biblical analysis of current events👉 Learn more at https://watch.osn.tv/browse ⭐️: True Gold Republic: Get The Endtime Show special on precious metals at https://www.endtimegold.com 📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America and China are in the world's most expensive bad marriage — they need each other, they don't trust each other, but it's too expensive to get divorced. Bridget breaks down Trump's trip to Beijing, the CEO delegation that proves capitalism always wins, the handshake heard round the world, and why the Left would rather Trump spit in Xi's face than narrowly avoid World War III. Elon took pictures like a tourist and Marco Rubio has a new name and a new look. #TrumpXiSummit #China #DumpsterFire #BridgetPhetasy Topics covered: Trump China trip, Trump Xi summit 2026, US China trade deal, CEO delegation China, Elon Musk China, Marco Rubio China sanctions, Beijing surveillance cameras, US China tariffs, capitalism geopolitics 

Donald Trump's latest comments about China are igniting fierce debate as he praises Chinese leadership, discusses massive energy deals, and signals a dramatic shift in global strategy. Tara breaks down the behind-the-scenes reality of U.S.-China relations, the Iran oil chess match, concerns over espionage and farmland purchases, and why Trump's negotiation tactics are making even supporters uneasy. PODCAST SUMMARY Donald Trump's latest remarks about China stunned supporters and critics alike after praising Chinese leadership, defending economic partnerships, and discussing future energy agreements between the United States and Beijing. Tara and Lee dive into the controversial comments, including Trump referring to America and China as the “G2” and discussing expanded trade and oil exports. The episode explores the growing tension between Trump's public diplomatic posture and the private security precautions reportedly being taken by the administration during the China trip. Tara details reports that White House staff discarded Chinese-issued devices and prohibited American personnel from using personal electronics inside Chinese-controlled networks due to espionage concerns. The conversation then shifts to the larger geopolitical strategy surrounding Iran, Russia, China, and global energy markets. Tara argues that Trump's long-term play may involve forcing China to purchase American energy at market prices instead of discounted Iranian or Russian oil, potentially weakening China's manufacturing advantages and disrupting alliances between Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran. The show also examines broader political implications for the 2026 midterms, Republican infighting, and Trump's willingness to make politically risky public statements while focusing on long-term geopolitical negotiations behind the scenes. CHAPTERS 00:00 Trump's China Comments Spark Outrage 04:36 “G2” Remarks & Xi Jinping Praise 09:14 The Hidden Security Measures Behind The Trip 14:08 China, Iran & The Oil Strategy 19:27 Why The Administration Distrusts Chinese Tech 24:42 Energy Markets & Global Power Shifts 29:11 The Russia-China Economic Dynamic 34:25 Victoria Coates Explains Trump's Strategy 39:02 Midterms, Messaging & Political Risks 43:18 The Long-Term Geopolitical Chess Game TAGS Donald Trump, China, Xi Jinping, Iran, Russia, U.S. energy, geopolitics, trade war, oil markets, conservative podcast, political commentary, Sean Hannity interview, Trump China policy, Beijing, national security, espionage concerns, global economy, Republican politics, energy exports, world news YOUTUBE TITLE OPTIONS Trump's China Comments Leave Conservatives STUNNED Trump Praises China? The Real Strategy Explained Trump's Global Chess Move Against Iran & China Why Trump's China Deal Has Everyone Talking The Hidden Truth Behind Trump's Beijing Comments THUMBNAIL TEXT TRUMP PRAISES CHINA?! WHAT IS THE REAL PLAN? GLOBAL CHESS MATCH ENERGY WAR EXPLODES U.S. VS CHINA SOCIAL MEDIA POST

The market is trying to forget there's a war going on. I think the market is terribly wrong." — David Woo Former Bank of America head David Woo warns the Middle East is a U.S.-China proxy war, AI faces a regulatory crackdown, and gold remains a safe haven despite near-term pressure from rising real yields.

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Frank Mottek is joined by top-ranked money manager Ken Winans, discussing the latest market trends and insights. They dive into the impact of the China trip on the US economy, the significance of the Boeing deal, and the potential for a bull market. Ken shares his thoughts on the tech sector, including the Mag 7 stocks, and the importance of focusing on broad-based rallies rather than individual names. They also discuss the crypto market, commodities, and the potential for a shift in investor sentiment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan and Dana talk with National Correspondent Rory O'Neill about key moments from Donald Trump's trip to China, including highlights from his meetings and unusual restrictions on journalists' materials after leaving the country. They also discuss reports that China temporarily loosened internet censorship, allowing negative rumors about Trump to circulate online during the visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan talks with ABC News Correspondent Jordana Miller about Donald Trump's trip to China and his meetings with Xi Jinping, including key takeaways from the visit and the lack of any major agreements or deals between the two countries. They also discuss reports that China is not supplying weapons to Iran, though concerns remain that Beijing may still be providing intelligence or strategic information connected to the conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including how President Trump's high-stakes Beijing trip and massive reception from Xi Jinping could reshape the future of U.S.-China trade, tariffs, rare earth minerals, and the Iran conflict; why JD Vance's anti-fraud task force just froze $1.4 billion tied to alleged Medicare, hospice, and COVID relief scams across California, Florida, and New York; and explosive new whistleblower testimony accusing Anthony Fauci and intelligence officials of steering the COVID lab leak investigation away from the truth, and much more.

Presidents Trump and Xi have been all smiles at the first summit in Beijing in nearly nine years. Yet there is something profound happening beneath the politeness and declarations of friendship: the balance of power has tipped dramatically toward China. Rush Doshi, Director of the China Strategy Initiative at the CFR, joins David Rothkopf for a deep dive into the importance of this meeting, arguing that while China holds more cards than ever, cooperation will be the key to both countries' success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump concluded his tour of the Temple of Heaven, a historic 15th-century site, following a round of talks early Thursday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Nvidia's Jensen Huang joined the President on the historic trip. The chipmaker is the most valuable company in the world at $5.3 trillion. Also the summit triggers discussion of tariffs and other economic implications and if the President is just saving face with the communist nation, and a CIA whistleblower says Dr. Anthony Fauci's role in COVID cover-up was intentional. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Presidents Trump and Xi have been all smiles at the first summit in Beijing in nearly nine years. Yet there is something profound happening beneath the politeness and declarations of friendship: the balance of power has tipped dramatically toward China. Rush Doshi, Director of the China Strategy Initiative at the CFR, joins David Rothkopf for a deep dive into the importance of this meeting, arguing that while China holds more cards than ever, cooperation will be the key to both countries' success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce talks about: Biasness in the media and TMZ going after Spencer Pratt for not actually living in a trailer though, saying he is during his while campaigning. Tensions in China during President Trump's visit/CCP/ infilitration into American institutions. Tickets to the world cup expensive to drive interests./ Resale tickets that are too low are being bought up and resold at even higher prices. John Fetterman defends President Trump's comments about affordability vs war with Iran. Republicans not focusing on the achievements in affordability and relief despite that being the number one topic of conversation in American households. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump's historic China Summit delivers major breakthroughs on trade and Iran as Beijing agrees to ramp up U.S. farm and energy purchases while pledging to help prevent a nuclear Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran's regime faces collapse amid escalating conflict, New York City's latest budget is full of gimmicks and creative accounting, violent Leftist rhetoric reaches new extremes, and fresh Medicaid fraud scandals expose billions in taxpayer waste. On Episode 093 of The Alan Sanders Show, we break down Trump's deal-making in Beijing, the latest national security wins, and the domestic battles that matter most to American families. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

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Ryan talks with National Security Institute Senior Fellow Lester Munson and National Correspondent Rory O'Neill about Donald Trump's visit to China and meeting with Xi Jinping, including efforts to strengthen economic ties and discussions around opening the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions. They also talk moments from the trip, including meeting logistics, media attention around Bret Baier's team, and public curiosity surrounding the absence of Melania Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome back to the Tom Bilyeu Show Live, where Tom and Ryan break down the world's biggest stories, the policy fights nobody wants to have honestly, and the technological shifts quietly rewriting the next decade. With Drew out sick, Ryan steps in to dig into Trump's high-stakes Beijing summit — 17 of America's most powerful CEOs in tow, rare earth metals on the table, Boeing chasing a 500-jet deal, and Xi Jinping playing the long game from a position of patient strength. The conversation expands into the Cold War 2.0 reality unfolding on US soil, as the mayor of Arcadia, California admits to acting as a foreign agent of China — and Tom unpacks why this is likely the tip of a much deeper iceberg involving farmland purchases, property near military bases, and influence operations the US has been slow to confront. 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Welcome back to the Tom Bilyeu Show Live, where Tom and Ryan break down the world's biggest stories, the policy fights nobody wants to have honestly, and the technological shifts quietly rewriting the next decade. With Drew out sick, Ryan steps in to dig into Trump's high-stakes Beijing summit — 17 of America's most powerful CEOs in tow, rare earth metals on the table, Boeing chasing a 500-jet deal, and Xi Jinping playing the long game from a position of patient strength. The conversation expands into the Cold War 2.0 reality unfolding on US soil, as the mayor of Arcadia, California admits to acting as a foreign agent of China — and Tom unpacks why this is likely the tip of a much deeper iceberg involving farmland purchases, property near military bases, and influence operations the US has been slow to confront. From there, Tom delivers a brutal real-talk audit of Mamdani's balanced New York City budget, the Pieta Terror tax, and why the Nordic model everyone keeps invoking hasn't actually existed in Sweden for decades — using a deep economic breakdown of how Sweden quietly became one of the most capitalist countries in Europe, with more billionaires per capita than America. Then things get spicy: AI is coming for female-dominated white-collar jobs first, men are quietly migrating into the trades and data center construction, and Tom argues the unexpected force creating a new wave of "trad wives" won't be religion — it'll be ChatGPT. Plus: real-life Gundam mechs in Japan, why social safety nets don't scale past 100 million people, the Thucydides Trap looming over US-China relations, post-WWII tax rates and the myth of the 90% bracket, and a sharp closing exchange between Tom and Ryan on ambition, hormones, and whether women "wearing the pants" and women being highly capable are actually the same conversation. If you want geopolitics without the cable news spin, economics without the bumper sticker slogans, and a host willing to praise his political opposite when they get something right — this episode delivers honesty, history, and the kind of clarity that's getting harder to find. Ketone IQ: Visit ⁠https://ketone.com/IMPACT⁠ for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠https://quince.com/impactpod⁠Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at ⁠https://monetarymetals.com/impact⁠Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at ⁠https://truemed.com/impact⁠AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at ⁠business.att.com⁠Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ⁠https://incogni.com/impact⁠Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at ⁠https://NetSuite.com/Theory⁠Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at ⁠https://quo.com/impact⁠ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business:⁠ join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠:  ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠:  ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/call⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ sign up here.⁠: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/⁠ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook⁠ —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu⁠ Tom Bilyeu, Tom Bilyeu Show, Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu live, Trump Beijing, Trump China summit, Xi Jinping, US China relations, Thucydides Trap, rare earth metals, Elon Musk China, Jensen Huang, Boeing China deal, Chinese spy mayor, Arcadia California, foreign agent China, Cold War 2.0, China farmland US, Mamdani, New York City budget, Pieta Terror tax, tax the rich, DSA, democratic socialism, Sweden economy, Nordic model, Sweden capitalism, Sweden billionaires, free market, single payer healthcare, Mark Cuban healthcare, AI jobs, AI replacing women, women losing jobs to AI, trad wives, men in trades, data centers, college degrees gender gap, Gundam real, Japan mech robot, Strait of Hormuz, Iran oil, Venezuela oil, geopolitics 2026, US economy, inequality, wealth redistribution, 90 percent tax rate, post WWII economy, social safety nets, Ryan Impact Theory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats Accused of Spying While Grilling Kash Patel Lindsey Graham Under Fire Over SC Redistricting Fight Iran, China & Russia Raise the Stakes Worldwide Officer DJ Keller Remembered After Tragic Crash Tulsi Gabbard's AI Crackdown Sends Shockwaves HOOK From accusations of FBI surveillance hypocrisy to South Carolina's redistricting civil war, today's show dives into the battle over political power in America. Plus: terrifying global developments involving Iran, China, and Russia, a heartbreaking loss in South Carolina law enforcement, and why Tulsi Gabbard's latest intelligence move could change everything. DESCRIPTION Today's AMPERWAVE DAILY covers explosive political accusations involving FBI Director Kash Patel, claims of government surveillance against journalists and conservatives, and a growing redistricting battle in South Carolina that has Republicans turning on each other. Tara and Lee break down Lindsey Graham's controversial comments about “protecting black voters,” why critics say Jim Clyburn's district is unconstitutional, and what's really at stake heading into the midterms. The show also pivots to rising international tensions involving Iran, China, North Korea, and Russia, including concerns over long-range missile threats and escalating military conflict in the Middle East. Plus, an emotional tribute to fallen Greenwood Police Officer Don “DJ” Keller and discussion about juvenile crime and accountability. Finally, the hosts examine Tulsi Gabbard's reported use of AI to investigate intelligence agencies and why some believe it could expose years of hidden government activity. SEGMENT BREAKDOWN SEGMENT 1 — Democrats Accused of Hypocrisy on Surveillance Democrats question FBI Director Kash Patel about spying on journalists Discussion of Obama-era surveillance allegations involving reporters Claims of conservative figures being monitored by federal agencies Debate over censorship, social media moderation, and government influence SEGMENT 2 — South Carolina Redistricting Erupts Lindsey Graham criticized over comments on protecting black voters Debate over Jim Clyburn's congressional district Claims the district violates recent Supreme Court precedent Shane Massey and GOP leadership accused of blocking Trump-backed maps Discussion of “uni-party” politics and establishment Republicans SEGMENT 3 — Global Tensions Escalate Discussion of alleged Iranian missile capabilities Concerns over Russian and North Korean military cooperation Netanyahu comments on China's role in missile technology Debate over U.S. strategy involving Israel and Iran Trump's upcoming China discussions spark criticism SEGMENT 4 — Tragic Death of Officer Don “DJ” Keller Greenwood Police officer killed responding to fleeing suspects Emotional reflection on family, sacrifice, and public safety Questions raised about juvenile offenders and accountability Community response and memorial efforts SEGMENT 5 — Tulsi Gabbard's AI Investigation Claims of AI-powered reviews inside intelligence agencies Debate over congressional oversight and hidden government networks Concerns about transparency and intelligence operations KEY TALKING POINTS Are Americans losing trust in federal institutions? Is redistricting reform about fairness or political advantage? How serious are the global military threats involving Iran and China? Should juvenile offenders involved in violent crimes be publicly identified? Can AI expose corruption inside government agencies? SOUND BITE MOMENTS “We're the ones who still adhere to the Bill of Rights.” “That district was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.” “These are the stakes.” “Trump is grinding the old globalist guard underfoot.” “Every day gets better, and what Tulsi Gabbard just did is revolutionary.” SEO KEYWORDS Kash Patel, FBI surveillance, Lindsey Graham, South Carolina redistricting, Jim Clyburn district, Tulsi Gabbard AI, Iran missile threat, China and Iran, Trump China meeting, Greenwood police offi ...

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Trump heads to China for talks with Xi, Israel establishes a live streamed Oct. 7 tribunal, Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support," FDA Chief Dr. Marty Makary resigns, four British minister quit amid calls for Starmer's resignation, Zelenskyy's former press secretary accuses him of corruption and drug abuse on the Tucker Carlson Show, former Arcadia, California, mayor Eileen Wang pleads guilty to acting as an agent for China, U.S. inflation hits 3.8%, the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius departs Tenerife after the last passengers disembarks, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is officially renamed following a 14-year study. Sources: Verity.News

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Explosive allegations surrounding an Arcadia, California mayor accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government ignite a larger debate about Chinese influence inside America. The conversation then turns toward reports of a possible trillion-dollar manufacturing deal between President Trump and China — triggering backlash over national security, military vulnerabilities, cyber warfare, and foreign ownership inside the U.S. auto industry. From Chinese factories in South Carolina to fears of espionage and grid infiltration, this episode dives deep into the growing political war over America's relationship with Beijing. SHORT DESCRIPTION A shocking foreign agent case in California fuels outrage over reports of a massive Trump-China manufacturing deal. National security concerns explode as critics warn China is already deeply embedded inside America. CLICKABLE HEADLINES Trump's China Deal Sparks MAGA Backlash Chinese Influence Scandal Explodes in California Arcadia Mayor Charged as Chinese Agent National Security Fears Erupt Over China Expansion Critics Warn China Already Owns Too Much in America Trump's China Trip Raises Major Questions Chinese Factories in America? Critics Sound Alarm Iran, China, and U.S. Security Concerns Collide Is America Letting China In Too Deep? South Carolina Factories Become Part of China Debate KEY TALKING POINTS Arcadia Mayor Aileen Wang accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government DOJ allegations involving Chinese-language media influence operation Concerns over foreign influence in local American politics Reports of a possible trillion-dollar Trump-China manufacturing agreement Debate over Chinese auto manufacturing expansion in America National security fears tied to Chinese infrastructure access Discussion surrounding cyber warfare and electrical grid vulnerabilities Concerns over Chinese-owned manufacturing already operating in the U.S. South Carolina's Volvo/Geely connection enters the debate Escalating tensions involving Iran, China, and U.S. military strategy SEO KEYWORDS China manufacturing deal, Trump China trip, Arcadia mayor scandal, Chinese influence America, national security concerns, Chinese factories USA, Geely Volvo South Carolina, Iran China tensions, U.S. China relations, foreign agent case, cyber warfare China, Chinese ownership America, South Carolina manufacturing, Trump foreign policy, Chinese espionage fears YOUTUBE TAGS Trump, China, Chinese manufacturing, Arcadia California, Aileen Wang, foreign agent, national security, South Carolina, Volvo, Geely, Iran, U.S. military, cyber attack, Chinese influence, Trump China deal, politics, breaking news, America First, Chinese factories, geopolitical tensions THUMBNAIL TEXT OPTIONS TRUMP'S CHINA DEAL?! CHINA ALREADY HERE? FOREIGN AGENT SCANDAL NATIONAL SECURITY WARNING TRILLION DOLLAR CHINA DEAL AMERICA SOLD OUT? CHINA INSIDE AMERICA THIS LOOKS BAD PODCAST CHAPTERS 00:00 Arcadia Mayor Charged in Chinese Agent Case 03:10 Concerns Over Chinese Political Influence 06:42 Trump's Reported China Manufacturing Deal 10:55 Auto Industry Panic and Economic Fallout 15:30 Iran, China, and U.S. Military Concerns 20:18 Cybersecurity and Grid Vulnerabilities 24:40 Chinese Manufacturing Already in America 28:55 South Carolina's Role in the Debate 33:10 National Security vs Economic Expansion 37:20 Final Reactions and Fallout SOCIAL MEDIA PROMO

President Trump heads to China alongside some of America's most powerful business leaders — and critics are sounding the alarm. Reports of possible manufacturing and auto industry deals with Beijing have lawmakers, automakers, and national security experts on edge. From fears over Chinese-connected vehicles collecting American data to growing tensions involving Iran, Pakistan, and U.S. military operations, this episode breaks down the political firestorm surrounding Trump's high-stakes China trip. Is America opening the door too wide to Beijing while global tensions escalate? SHORT DESCRIPTION Trump's China summit sparks backlash over national security, Chinese vehicles, Iran tensions, and fears of deepening Beijing's influence inside America. CLICKABLE HEADLINES Trump's China Trip Sparks Massive Backlash Lawmakers Warn Against Chinese Cars in America National Security Alarm Over China Deal Trump's China Summit Raises Big Questions Auto Industry Fears Explode Over Beijing Talks Chinese Vehicles Could Track Americans? Iran War Pause Fuels New Speculation Pakistan Accused of Betraying U.S. Interests Is America Getting Too Close to China? Trump's Business Delegation Under Fire KEY TALKING POINTS President Trump travels to China with major U.S. business executives Concerns about possible manufacturing and automotive agreements Bipartisan Connected Vehicle Security Act discussed Fears over Chinese-made vehicles collecting American data National security concerns involving connected car technology Debate over Chinese auto plants operating inside the U.S. Ongoing Iran conflict and questions surrounding military pauses Pakistan accused of supporting Iranian military activity Speculation surrounding U.S. munitions shortages Growing concerns over China's global influence and economic leverage SEO KEYWORDS Trump China summit, Chinese vehicles America, Connected Vehicle Security Act, national security, Trump China deal, Chinese EVs, Iran conflict, Pakistan Iran support, U.S. auto industry, Chinese manufacturing, data security concerns, geopolitical tensions, Elon Musk China, Tim Cook China, Larry Fink China YOUTUBE TAGS Trump, China, Xi Jinping, Chinese vehicles, national security, connected vehicles, Iran, Pakistan, U.S. military, auto industry, EVs, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Larry Fink, geopolitical tensions, politics, breaking news, America First, China summit, business leaders THUMBNAIL TEXT OPTIONS CHINA DEAL PANIC TRUMP UNDER FIRE NATIONAL SECURITY WARNING CHINESE CARS IN AMERICA? AUTO INDUSTRY FREAKING OUT WHAT IS TRUMP DOING? IRAN WAR PAUSED? CHINA ACCESS DENIED? PODCAST CHAPTERS 00:00 Trump Heads to China With Top Executives 03:12 Auto Industry Sounds the Alarm 06:45 Connected Vehicle Security Act Explained 10:08 Fears Over Chinese Data Collection 13:50 National Security Concerns Intensify 17:25 Iran Conflict and Military Questions 21:40 Pakistan Accused of Double-Dealing 25:10 Speculation Over U.S. Munitions Supply 29:35 Why Critics Oppose China Manufacturing Deals 33:50 Final Thoughts on America's China Strategy SOCIAL MEDIA PROMO

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Welcome to the first episode of True Thirty 30 | a new weekly conversation where Joey and his Producer Sean X break down the biggest stories, questions, and cultural moments shaping the week.In this episode, we discuss Iran, rising gas prices, tariffs, farming pressures, and the symbolism behind the “Golden Calf” controversy. We also talk about diesel prices, California regulations, global trade pressures, and the strange state of modern political culture.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Welcome to True Thirty 0:42 Iran War Questions 1:03 Gas Prices and Taxes 2:47 California Gas Island 3:41 Farmers Feeling the Squeeze 5:05 Tariffs Fertilizer and Margins 7:10 No End in Sight 8:01 Asymmetric War Explained 12:06 Hormuz and Global Ripple 13:29 Trump China and Ceasefire 14:57 Generational Farms at Risk 16:32 Golden Calf Statue Story 22:50 Wrap Up and SubscribeFULL TRANSCRIPTJoey Dumont: Hello, everyone. We are doing something called True Thirty 30, which is basically an idea of our members reaching out to us over the weekend with stories that they thought were either crazy, unfounded, or they wanna know more about. So that's what we're doing today. Some of the subjects, we're gonna cover the Iran war for all the obvious reasons.Joey Dumont: We're gonna talk a little bit about some of the deleterious effects of that war specific to farming. And we're gonna end the conversation with the golden calf discussion. In case you guys don't know what that is, you will soon find out. So I'm here with my producer, Sean X, and we are gonna go through these topics, um, as best as possible.Joey Dumont: Hey, buddy.Sean X: Hey. How you doing?Joey Dumont: I'm doing well. It's a happy Monday.Joey Dumont: So I don't know, why don't you share some of the comments we got specific to the... Well, they wanna know more about what's going on in Iran.Joey Dumont: For the most part, people have said, “Okay, what's the nuance with the war going in Iran?”Joey Dumont: Because we keep on hearing it's on again, it's off again. It's affecting prices. It's not affecting prices. Yeah.Joey Dumont: So The New York Times has Iran war long-term energy discussions specific to Iran defended its demands for a peace deal, and President Trump called them garbage.Joey Dumont: Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax. So obviously everyone knows that gas has been affected by the Straits of Hormuz being shut down because of this war. We're now seeing gas prices at what, six- Six, si- six.Sean X: It's $6.35Joey Dumont: For regular?Sean X: For regular in San Francisco. Yeah. It's $6.74 for premium, and it's-Joey Dumont: And diesel fuel is anywhere between 7 and 8Sean X: $7.80 for diesel.Joey Dumont: Um, a lot of it is from California policies, and some of it is from the pipelines or gas can't reach us. Yeah. We're a gas island. If a refinery goes down, we're screwed. So for the most part, we pay the worst gas prices, so we're feeling the biggest effect here.Joey Dumont: So we are up over a dollar compared to the rest of you folks out there in the United States of America.Joey Dumont: And Donald Trump wants to suspend the gasoline tax, which is how much? It's eight-Sean X: 18 cents.Joey Dumont: 18 cents.Joey Dumont: So- Do, do you know what 18 cents means for those of us in California?Joey Dumont: With the gas prices I just mentioned, it's 2 to 3%. Yeah, every little bit helps, but it's really our California regulations that are the things that are screwing us.Joey Dumont: I read a meme recently that said, uh, “Donald Trump is so awesome that my truck only used to hold $59 worth of gas and now it holds $130 worth of gas.”Joey Dumont: Which I thought was brilliant. Um, so whoever wrote that, good for you. Um, but yeah, the, the gas tax is not gonna help us and- for us, . No.Sean X: It's, it's not gonna help us.Joey Dumont: Like, what we need help with is all the regulations in our state- Yeah ... and let that make us... A lot of people don't understand.Sean X: We use different gasoline here.Joey Dumont: We do. We do. And it's actually called CARB, um, which stands for California Air Resources Board, in case you guys have never heard of it, ‘cause I sure haven't. And it basically means that our gas burns cleaner, reduces smog, lowers certain pollutants, and it's chemically different from gasoline used in the rest of the country.Joey Dumont: So when they say that we're a gas island or a, an actual island on its own, that's what they mean by our taxes. So yeah, I don't think the, uh, suspending the gasoline tax is gonna work. And by the way, he has to get congressional approval to do so. So there's another wrinkle.Joey Dumont: Dude- Uh, we'll see ... we need, we need, we need more help th- than from the federal government.Joey Dumont: So those are all problems, I can say that we have an issue with.Joey Dumont: But As we know, this is affecting everyone, not only the day-to-day people, but farmers specifically because a lot of farmers use diesel fuel as opposed to regular fuel. And, um, so let's talk a little bit about that, dude. I just moved back to Minnesota to be with my mommy, uh, for her 86th birthday, and, uh, it was cool.Joey Dumont: And I don't know, I think most of our listeners understand that I grew up there. I've been in California for now 44 years, and I have a lot of buddies both from high school here in California, as well as the people I grew up with in Minnesota who are in the farming business.Sean X: Yeah. They're also tend to be more conservative than out, uh, out in California.Joey Dumont: I mean, it's- All my friends from Minnesota are Red Hatters. Not all, but most. And then most of my relatives are Red Hatters as well. I've been talking to them for the four years that I've been reporting on politics. They come to me because they say I don't judge them, and that, you know, they know I love them.Joey Dumont: And so they're just like, “Joey, what's actually going on?” Yeah. And that's kind of why we wanted to start this program as well, is that it's, if I'm reaching out to my Republican friends all the time on a DL basis, which is kind of funny, um, they don't explain to everyone else, “Hey, I called Joey.Joey Dumont: I wanted to know what's going on.” That's really what I try to do with my friends and relatives the other side of the aisle, if you will.Joey Dumont: And what we tried to explain to them specific to gas is that I have a buddy of mine who's a soybean farmer, in the Midwest, and he called me previous to the election and said, you know, “What do I need to know?”Joey Dumont: And I tried to explain to him, I said, “Hey, buddy, look at where you're getting your potash,” because I knew he was actually getting potash. Potash, about 80% of our potash comes from Canada. In Project 2025, the Trump administration announced that they actually did want to tariff potash. And I told my buddy, I said, “Hey, just if you can, try to find another source.Joey Dumont: Look at supply chain issues. Figure out that specific to your EBITDA,” because farms, if you guys don't know out there, farmers run at a very small margin to begin with. And if there's increased prices specific to tariffs, which is on the potash, the Mexico-Canadian free trade agreement that Trump actually launched in 2017, which was a good free trade agreement, he blew it up, said it was the worst deal ever, and now we have supplies specific to John Deere, other maintenance issues that are going across the borders of Mexico and Canada, which is also putting up their prices.Joey Dumont: And some of the things that I talked about specific to the numerous farmers that I've talked to over the last month- Is that the Farmer Bureau is actually saying that, and I'll just repeat it here, “Fertilizer pre-booking rates up 19%. 70% of farmers being interviewed are unable to afford all the fertilizer they need,” so they're actually planting less, “And farm diesel prices have increased by 46% since the end of February.”Joey Dumont: So nearly six in 10 farmers report worsening finances, rising fertilizer, fuel cost during plant season, and the immediate economic assistance to keep these open is probably gonna help this year, but they're worried, they're very worried about next year. Yeah. So that's the big-Sean X: So, well, a lot of them, as you said, they pre-book.Joey Dumont: So they'll pre- Well, they're running out. That's the problem.Sean X: They'll order, and now it's running out. Yeah. So now the effects are hitting them. Yeah. So what, what were their main concern to you? What, what are they asking you?Joey Dumont: They're just asking me what I think based on my reporting, based on the homework we're doing here at True Thirty to figure out, you know, what do you guys see an end to this war?Joey Dumont: President Trump has said very publicly that there is so much disarray in Iran that there is actually no leadership to negotiate with. And if you read up on this, the Iranian leadership specifically are a Basarashi-Sean X: Well, that is a problem when you bomb their leadership.Joey Dumont: I- Well, he did mention that. He did mention that. He didn't kill the people they wanted to replace, Khomeini. But, uh, yeah, I, I, I don't see an end to the war. Obviously, there's a lot of people talking about that. We've had some war correspondents on the show to talk about the externalities of this war and the longevity and the possibly forever war specific to anything in the Middle East based on our history, based on us being the United States.Joey Dumont: I think what we're gonna try to explore here at True Thirty, some of the experts we're bringing on in the next couple months will be talking about what they have referred to as a asymmetric war, and the war is no longer about kinetic destruction.Sean X: Joey. What do you mean by,, asymmetric war?Joey Dumont: Great question. So asymmetric war in this sense is that historically kinetic war, we have big battleships, we have destroyers, we have the biggest military in the world.Joey Dumont: Iran's known this for as long as it's existed. So the way they fight us means the asymmetry to what we're doing. So if we're launching at $4 million-Sean X: It's not, it's not equal. Yeah. Like, it's like if we, we can't- It's not equal ... we can't launch $10 million missiles at $10,000 drones all day.Joey Dumont: There you go.Joey Dumont: That's it. Okay. That's a big piece of it. There's also something called mosquito boats. So there's these little tiny boats with engines and people and guns, and they go after the big boats, like our destroyers, and that's how they're actually taking Straits of Hormuz under siege, if you will.Joey Dumont: They only- So basically, they're not blowing up anything now, but they're, they're essentially taking it hostage because of these things.Joey Dumont: Through strategies that involve less dollars. Yeah. They have mines-Joey Dumont: A lot less dollars ...Joey Dumont: they plant a bunch of mines in the Straits of Hormuz because there's most of the narrow ways, some actual throughput is, like, two miles wide. It's very narrow, so they can actually take from the ground, from the coasts and defend it.Joey Dumont: They can defend it with the mosquito boats that I was talking about. They can defend it with drones. And then something that not a lot of people talk about is the topography o- of Iran to begin with. It's approximately four times the size of Iraq, and I mention that because when we had a surge in Iraq, um, I think we had 170,000 soldiers during the surge, 150,000 now.Joey Dumont: And one of the big things, and I think this, we learned this in our interview with Tom Shanker, uh, the New York Times war correspondent.Joey Dumont: Dude, that was a great interview, man.Sean X: Yeah, he's so smart.Joey Dumont: I think you were right about Bibi. I think, like, he convinced Trump- that's my guess. I have to, I, I think- Yeah.Joey Dumont: Like, I'm sorry, man. It's like, dude, someone said, somebody said “If we go into Iran, the people will rise up.” Yes. The problem is the people had just risen up, and they got slaughtered. Wow, that's- I mean, if you take out 10 to 20,000 protesters, guess what? All the people that are likely to lead the charge are gone.Joey Dumont: Wow. And yes, and, and people see people being slaughtered, that's not good for them either. So yeah, I mean, that's what I mean by asymmetric war, buddy.Joey Dumont: That's where we are today.Joey Dumont: Dude.Joey Dumont: So I think one of the things that we can admit across the board is that we, America, have proven to be unbelievably powerful in our military might.Joey Dumont: So what we did in Venezuela, where we swooped in and pulled out Nicolás Maduro in the middle of the night, put him in Rikers Prison, maybe one of the most efficient, wonderfully produced smashes-Sean X: Efficient leadership changes, yeah.Joey Dumont: Yeah, I mean, just... Well, I mean, it actually, the regime change didn't happenJoey Dumont: I think that was where Donald Trump got very excited about how he can go into other countries. And with Netanyahu coming in specifically to his war room and saying, “Hey, I think we can go-” Iran's weak. I think we can get them today.Joey Dumont: Let's go after them. Obviously, that's what took place on February 28th. Now we're seeing, you know what? Eight, seven, eight weeks later, , this very small military excursion, as he called it, has moved into a full-blown war.Joey Dumont: But back to my Republican friends and farmers, everything they mentioned to me in my one-on-ones with them, their fertilizer, their diesel fuel, their supplies, their maintenance, they're scared-Joey Dumont: they're going under. These are places that operate on, like, a 3 to 5% margin if they're lucky.Sean X: Yeah, now it's going up.Joey Dumont: And we're talking about 20... Yeah, and you're talking about, expenses that are just through the roof. Yeah. We talked about the farmers. There's also global aspects of this. Yeah.Joey Dumont: I mean, the Strait of Hormuz closing is most important to Japan, South Korea, China, and India. Yeah.Sean X: And you mentioned to me, one of, one of our members was literally asking about... Because they are international- Yeah ... they were asking about the international effect that this is having.Joey Dumont: Well, Prime Minister Modi actually asked all of his 1.4 billion citizens to cut back on gas and anything to do with,, fertilizer or anything to do with the things that we now have a shortage in.Joey Dumont: LNG, if, for those who don't know-Sean X: Liquid natural gas ...Joey Dumont: it's liquefied natural gas. Liquified natural gas is something that most people have never really talked about but please understand it's this: what we use LNG for is fertilizer, intensive food, electronics, textiles, plastics, household utility bills.Joey Dumont: Again, guys, what we're gonna try and do is bring some experts on the show to talk to these specifically. We're gonna bring some economists on, and we're gonna talk about the longevity of this war. Is it possible with the ceasefire? What does that mean?Joey Dumont: Well, uh, the, the nature of warfare has changed. I, it- People, and this is where I'll totally agree with Republicans, like people are growing frustrated with a war that is literally only 60 days old.Sean X: Yeah. It's just the fear of the effects long term.Joey Dumont: So Trump is going to China. What do you think he hopes to accomplish there?Joey Dumont: I think he hopes to accomplish some type of a trade deal. I don't know if he's gonna jump down on the, the tariffs or not, but I do know that this Iran war is not helping his negotiations with XiJoey Dumont: because obviously America is the biggest foe of China. I do know that there's rumor around the campfire that Donald Trump is trying to negotiate numerous deals specific to tariffs and opening up more markets here in America that he's shut down based on his, 100% or 145% tariff, I think, in the beginning of his first or second administration.Joey Dumont: The sad part about all this is that there's, there's no end in sight with anything to do with what's going on in Iran. Lebanon obviously is a big issue with that because Donald Trump wants to negotiate with Netanyahu to say, “Hey, we need you to stop bombing in Lebanon because that's part of our ceasefire agreement, and you're violating that.Joey Dumont: And if that's violation, if that continues to happen, then the ceasefire itself stops, and then we're right back to a kinetic war.” Bibi isn't listening. Let's just say that. Bibi's not listening. He's doing what he wants to do because he got us into this war, I think, and I don't think he wants us to leave anytime soon, and this is more of his issue specific to his place in the Middle East and the surrounding countries that have not been a big fan of him for many years now.Joey Dumont: So yeah. Yeah.Joey Dumont: I, I don- I wish I had better news for my friends, specifically in the farming business because it is... It's been really scary to talk to some of these people. And then, you know, the one-on-one conversations are different than the stuff we're reading from.Sean X: Yeah.Joey Dumont: Sitting down and talking with farmers who have, you know, third, fourth, fifth generation, farms that they're very proud of.Joey Dumont: And these are not big farms, by the way. These, you know, 1,000 acres, 2,000 acres. These are not huge farms. The farm my, my grandpa used to work when I was growing up I think was 400 acres. Um, and these are the typical farmers you read about growing up. You know, they jump on their tractors-Sean X: Yeah, these aren't, these aren't the big agribusinesses.Joey Dumont: No. These are your mom-and-pop farmers- These are mom-and-pop farmers ... just trying to, you know, waking up at 5:00 every morning- Yeah ... working 18-hour days.Joey Dumont: Yeah. Yeah. All day, every day till the sun drops, and then they go back and eat, and then they re- rinse and repeat. Yeah. And they're very s- they're very scared because, again, these are generational, and these farmers that I talk to specifically don't have any other skills.Joey Dumont: They've been doing this their whole life. They were born and raised on these farms. They watched their father go through exactly what they're now going through. There is some diversification in s- there's some big pig farmers that I talk to that are doing well on that, but the guys that are planting soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the typical commodities, they're very scared for all the aforementioned reasons, right?Joey Dumont: The fertilizer itself, the price of their supplies, their maintenance, the upkeep on their tractors, their combines, all that stuff, it's, it's pricey and it's, and it's scaring them.Joey Dumont: Okay. We'll get an update, on that issue. Yeah.Joey Dumont: One of the other big questions that I've got right in front of me from one of our members, and many people ask this, what is about this golden calf?Joey Dumont: It's probably good to end this on a little bit of a whimsical piece. So in case you guys don't know, Donald Trump had a golden statue erected in his honor at Doral, which is one of his golf courses here in the United States. It's 22 feet. It weighs seven tons. And if you guys aren't aware of the old story specific to the Bible-Sean X: With MosesJoey Dumont: Yeah. So- ... Exodus 32, I'm a recovering Catholic, so I know a little bit about this story. Um, it was when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the Bibles, or excuse me, with, with- The Ten Commandments ... Ten Commandments Ten Commandments. And he saw this golden calf that Aaron had a- had built for the staff because they needed an, an idol to worship.Joey Dumont: Moses was pretty pissed, to paraphrase. And he shattered the tablets, and then he melted down the golden calf, and he made all of the Israelites drink it. So not happy about that. Fast-forward to 2026, Donald Trump has erected a calf. Now,Sean X: who g- who gave, who gave this to him?Joey Dumont: Uh, it was a gift, and the Pastor Mark Burns was the one orchestrating this piece at the Trump National Doral in Miami, and he said this, to quote, “Let me be clear. This is not a golden calf,” he said. “This statue is a celebration of life. It is a symbol of resilience, freedom, patriotism, strength, and the willpower to keep fighting for the future of America.” Now, this was the statue from Trump's attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania, which was obviously awful.Joey Dumont: Where he said, “Fight, fight, fight.” And they wanted to capture that moment for the remainder of time to prove how brave he was in, in the circumstance. He was pretty brave or foolish, but he was.Joey Dumont: If the pastor has to say, “This is not a golden calf”- Yeah ... that's an issue. Yeah. Like, you know, it, it's r- it reminds me of when Trump did that post a couple weeks ago, and he took it down because there was controversy of it.Joey Dumont: The Jesus post?Joey Dumont: The Jesus post. Yeah, yeah. He's like, this... You know, and then he comes out and he says, “I'm not being Jesus here.” Right. It's like, you know, don't tell people to not believe their eyes. So when I look at this 22-foot golden monument to Trump, like, how is that not a golden calf?Joey Dumont: Well, it is... And I think that's the funny thing, too, is check this out.Sean X: So there was a show called The Boys, and- Oh, my God ... have you seen it?Joey Dumont: Oh, it's a great show. My mom watches it. Okay. So- She's 85, by the way- All right ... watching superhero stuff.Joey Dumont: So Eric Kripke is... I guess he put, “What the fuck? Seriously?” And this idea, this is what he wrote on Instagram- So who, who is he? ... over the weekend.Sean X: Who is... He's one of the actors.Joey Dumont: He's the showrunner.Sean X: He's the showrunner.Joey Dumont: Okay, got it. And he said, “Seriously, what the fuck?” over a split image of a golden statue of Homelander from episode six of The Boys and the golden statue of Donald Trump. So in the sixth episode of the show features a larger than life golden Homelander statue.Joey Dumont: The psychotic leader of The Seven proclaims that he is the new Messiah following a visitation by an angel. So the showrunner, this was July of 2025, and he's saying everything that we put in here as parody about a ridiculous man trying to be the Messiah has now come to fruition. Except-Sean X: I've seen that.Joey Dumont: The craziest thing about it is- Except it happened here ... if you look at that statue that they had in that episode, I mean, it's obviously not the same pose as Trump- No ... but- It's so close ... it is so clo- Dude, it is so close He's got his arm out like this. He's got...Joey Dumont: and maybe because that was the JC being on the cross, all that.Joey Dumont: So, so they're like- But it's the same fucking A ... this is not a golden calf. Trump is not Jesus in this post. No. The, the showrunner for The Boys has basically come out and say... Now, the character on the show, the character on the show is one of the worst characters, right?Joey Dumont: Well, he's the Antichrist in this story.Joey Dumont: He's the Antichrist.Joey Dumont: But this is, and this is Pastor Burns again, to continue this quote, “We worship the Lord Jesus Christ and Him alone,” he wrote on his social media. “Honor is not worship. Respect is not idolatry, and celebration is not bowing down to a false god.” So again- This is not a golden- It's right out of Central Casting.Joey Dumont: If you wanted to write a script- about what not, what isn't real while you're actually looking at what is real. This just took place in our life as citizens of the United States of America, and yeah, I don't think, I don't think there's enough, there's not enough jokes. I mean, the good news is there's plenty of jokes now.Joey Dumont: The memes are going everywhere with this. But the idea too, in case you haven't heard this, was that Donald Trump, who's never actually opened a Bible much less ridden it-Sean X: No, he opened a Bible. I saw him open a Bible.Joey Dumont: All right, true. But he's never read it.Joey Dumont: He opened the Bible that he held upside down- Down.Joey Dumont: True, true, true ... if you don't remember. He held it upside down when he was front of the church and he opened the Bible that he put, the Declaration of Independence in and the Bill of Rights, ‘cause he sold that once.Joey Dumont: Well, in his defense, in his defense he's probably never seen a picture of Jesus, so if he didn't think- ... he looked like Jesus, it, it actually might have been part of it. But I also heard this, and I have nothing to confirm this is true or not, but they said that either Caroline Leavitt or one of his comms people said, “Hey, Mr. President, say that the f- photo was doctored and that you had nothing to do with that.” I don't know if that's true, and then he came out and said, “Oh, I was supposed to be a doctor.” So I don't know if that's true or not, but it's one of those things where I just can't get over how silly this whole thing is and how...Joey Dumont: I thought it'd be good just to, uh, yeah- Yeah ... run this story through the ringer to- Yeah ... bring our- So- ... bring our members some fun-Sean X: That's the- ... on a Monday morning ...Sean X: true Thirty this week, and let's end it on this-Joey Dumont: Sounds like a good idea, buddy ...Sean X: pathetic note of the golden calf.Sean X: Thank- Thank you guys forJoey Dumont: listeningJoey Dumont: thank you. Thank you, Joey. Cheers. This is a public episode. 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