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This week on the SWAJ Weekly Roundup, Brad and Dan dig into Lance Wallnau's baseless claim that Texas gubernatorial candidate James Talarico is secretly linked to Al-Qaeda, unpacking how this fits a broader Christian nationalist strategy of tying Democrats to Islamist and Marxist "infiltrators" — even as polling shows Talarico outperforming Trump's 2024 numbers in his district. They also break down Enes Kanter Freedom's confrontational stunt at a WNBA game, arguing that anti-trans activism functions as a form of misogyny aimed at enforcing patriarchal norms on women's spaces. The episode closes with a look at a Florida grand jury finding that the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million meant for children's Medicaid to fight a marijuana legalization ballot measure — a story Brad and Dan frame as part of a broader erosion of political accountability.

Matt and Nic return for another week of deals and news. In this episode:  Matt and Nic consider candidates for the new bad boys intro music 39 state banking associations form the BankChain alliance Blockstream researchers proposed SHRINCS, a PQ signature scheme for Bitcoin How much should depositors care about bank credit risk? Kalshi hosts a prediction market on goat grazing regulation Are trading bot agents getting good? Blockstream proposes SHRINCS for Bitcoin Zcash hits an 8-year high Treasury designates anyone helping Iran's crypto sector AI watermarking Bad boys theme song submissions: Ian's song Seth's song Content mentioned: Omid Malekan, The banking lobby's bad faith campaign to kill the Clarity Act will backfire Nic Carter, A Second and Final Eulogy for Bitcoin Maximalism  

The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.New Poll: Talarico Holds Lead Against Paxton, While Texas Voters View Democrats UnfavorablyPaxton Unveils New Federal Data Center Proposals in U.S. Senate CampaignJudge Denies Karmelo Anthony Retrial, Paxton and Talarico Weigh In on CaseHinojosa Reaches Out to 'Hardcore MAGA' Voters in Affordability-Focused Fort Worth RallyDemocrats Lead in Poll of Closely Contested South Texas Congressional DistrictsSocial Media, Infant Mortality Take Center Stage at Interim Hearing of Texas House Public Health CommitteeReport Card: Don't Rock the BloatTexas' Largest City Budgets Outpace Population, Inflation GrowthHere's a Look at Texas' 'Rainy Day Fund' and How Democrats are Campaigning to Spend ItEnjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at The Texan and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

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Christian nationalism is not simply a religious movement—it is a political project that challenges the foundations of a pluralist democracy. Brad Onishi and Dan Miller examine the growing Christian nationalist effort to redefine who counts as a “real” American, from arguments about immigration and religious identity to the defense of Derek Chauvin and the rejection of democratic accountability. They also break down the recent Christian nationalism debate featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Rigney, Al Mohler, and Paul Miller, and explain why the movement's vision of a Christian America is fundamentally at odds with religious freedom and equal citizenship.

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  The boys review SALT Wyoming in Jackson Hole Why did Stripe buy Openrouter? Stripe says we have entered the Singularity People are upset about data centers The SEC proposes Reg Crypto governing token issuance The CFTC convenes a crypto roundtable in Washington FASB proposes treating stablecoins as cash equivalent under GAAP World Liberty gets an OCC charter Trump should divest his WLF tokens to push Clarity through Saylor wriggles out of another jam Tether passes a big 4 audit The White House issues a "crypto privateer" memo

The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Austin ISD Faces Potential State Takeover After Two Campuses Receive Fifth Failing RatingsAbbott Endorses Ban on Foreign Funding, H-1B Visa Workers in Texas SchoolsU.S. Attorney Announces 'Project Safe Schools' Initiative for North Texas'Dirty, Filthy, and Vulgar': Patrick Assails Explicit Books in Public School LibrariesTexas Lacks Statewide Record of Water Use, Local Tax Breaks for Data CentersMinnesota Sues Abbott Over Failure to Extradite ICE Agent Charged With AssaultBo French, Jon Rosenthal Vie for Vast Share of ‘Unsure' Voters in Railroad Commission RaceVIDEO: Dr. Lindsey Hendren on Texas Pulse Polling, U.S. Senate Race, Leading IssuesEnjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at The Texan and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

Treasury is quietly taking control of financial conditions and the market implications could trigger a new wave in the debasement trade. This week, Felix and Quinn unpack Treasury's accelerating intervention in long-term yields and why it could reignite the rotation into hard assets as policymakers suppress yields and tolerate inflation. We explore inflation, dollar weakness, AI financing, oil's ongoing supply shock, and where capital likely rotates next. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:17 Treasury Buybacks Change The Game 12:53 Is This Fiscal Operation Twist? 19:17 Where Does The Debasement Trade Go? 24:18 How Long Can They Goose Markets? 29:08 Can The Fed Stay Hawkish? 33:39 When Should You Buy Inflation Protection? 37:58 Is Debt Monetization Next? 41:25 Where Should Investors Hide? 46:12 What Comes After The AI Boom? 51:58 Final Thoughts FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Quinn – https://x.com/qthomp › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks RESOURCES › Weekly Roundup Charts – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dCi1wentet0JRlYXC_OX0s2QIm1qXvIW/view?usp=sharing EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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Steven Crowder recently released a video titled “We Need Fascism,” making an explicit argument for fascism rather than merely flirting with the idea. In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, Brad Onishi and Dan Miller break down Crowder's argument and ask what it reveals about the direction of the American right. The conversation connects Crowder's rhetoric about communism, violence, and “disinfecting” the country to a broader political movement increasingly portraying opponents of MAGA and Christian nationalism as enemies of America. Brad argues that this reflects a deeper shift: if the Christian nationalist right no longer believes it represents a majority of Americans, democracy itself can begin to look like an obstacle rather than a solution.

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Who is the main character in AI? Why are people so mad about datacenters? Sherrod Brown is back and he's running against AI Are datacenters being built with Flock? Culturally scarce goods and dinosaurs are rallying The SEC starts to fill the gap left by the Clarity Act FinCEN ends beneficial ownership reporting The CFTC charges a $400m Ponzi operator Are there successful Ponzi schemers? Is Bitcoin at risk from miners transitioning to AI? The collapse of the diamond market 

The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Backlash from residents and officials to Big Bend border security constructionHow data centers are playing into the Texas gubernatorial raceThe Texas GOP's continued lawsuit against the state to close its primary electionAn Alaskan surrogate mother who fled to Texas after the intended parents sought an abortionThe Texas Classroom Commission's press conference at the Governor's MansionThe National Firearm Act being partially blocked from enforcement in Texas and 14 other statesEnjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at The Texan and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

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Is supporting North Sea drilling an extremist position? Does Jeremy Clarkson have the right to ask benefit claimants for a thank you note? And should you grass on naughty neighbours breaking the hosepipe ban?Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Oli Dugmore to discuss some of the biggest questions of the week.

In the Weekly Roundup, Brad Onishi examines how the American Right and MAGA are reacting to Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan by calling him anti-American, communist, socialist, and more. As Brad explains, these rhetorical choices are strategies that correspond to a larger effort by the Trump administration to criminalize dissent. Brad traces the code words used by the American Right against Sayed, Mamdani, and others to NSPM7 and Project Esther. This is about more than one Senate race in Michigan. It's about who gets to define what counts as “American,” what kinds of political disagreement are considered legitimate, and what happens when the language of political opposition becomes the language of political persecution. Get signed copies of American Caesar at Annie Bloom's: https://annieblooms.com/ Join us September 16 at Annie Bloom's for the American Caesar book launch!

Matt and Nic are back with more news and deals. In this episode:  Why the Coldcard hack is worse than some major exchange and DeFi hacks What the Coldcard hack told us about the need for open weight models Is self custody over? MSTR sells more Bitcoin An FBI agent steals $1m in crypto NY state sues Kalshi Ethereum considers another change to issuance Ethereum needs to resist the urge to change monetary policy ai16z's Eliza winds down the merit of reading sci fi The cofounder of Sui leaves for Anthropic Will Anthropic keep the discoveries to themselves? The WSJ gets it wrong on Clarity

The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.New Poll of Texas Statewide Races Shows Talarico Leads Paxton by 2 PercentPaxton Launches Campaign Tour in North Texas, Gathering Unlikely GOP AlliesTalarico Targets Cost of Living at Campaign Tour Kickoff in Affordability-Centered U.S. Senate RaceKay Granger, First Texas Republican Woman in Congress, Passes Away at 83Federal Lawsuit Challenges Texas' Reinstated 2021 THC RulesHere's Where Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa Stand in Major PollsTexas A&M Professors Sue University Over 'Race, Gender Ideology' PoliciesDon Huffines Forgoes Salary, Pledges Public Audits After Swearing-in as ComptrollerTexas Congressional Republicans Push for U.S. Senate's Passage of 'Reconciliation 3.0'Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at The Texan and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

Washington is shifting from monetary management toward state-directed capitalism and the consequences could reshape where capital flows next. This week, Tyler joins us for his final roundup before heading to Shoten Capital, unpacking the shift toward state-directed growth and volatility suppression. We explore Fed-Treasury coordination, the AI capex boom, energy abundance, and whether Bitcoin is approaching a turning point. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Tyler's Farewell 04:34 Markets Enter A New Regime 06:22 Treasury Takes Control Of Volatility 15:11 Nuclear Power Supercycle? 20:18 Backstopping The Global Short Vol Trade 24:50 Are Policy Band-Aids Creating Bigger Risks? 28:48 Gold Sniffs Out The Policy Pivot 33:35 The AI Capex Boom Becomes Statecraft 40:42 Can Markets Survive The Midterms? 44:19 Regulation Builds The AI Moat 46:01 Bitcoin Enters A Cleansing Phase 50:31 How Narratives Drive Capital Flows 55:34 Final Thoughts FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Quinn – https://x.com/qthomp › Tyler – https://x.com/Tyler_Neville › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks RESOURCES › Weekly Roundup Charts – https://drive.google.com/file/d/16t3aXIjnR07MLnyb7RGarzT0oaI7dOFH/view?usp=sharing EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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AI's leverage-fueled boom is colliding with a Fed determined to tighten conditions without touching short-term rates. This week, we dig into the Situational Awareness liquidation, the Fed meeting, and whether markets have reached a genuine growth inflection. We unpack the ongoing AI unwind, Warsh's long-end strategy, the Fed's credibility shock, and the administration's market choreography. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Situational Awareness Liquidation 04:49 Why Leverage Fueled The Boom 07:51 Price Drives The Narrative 12:42 Did Markets Misread Warsh? 21:08 Why The Long End Matters 25:42 Warsh's Communication Problem 29:17 What Comes At Jackson Hole? 33:14 Growth Hits An Inflection 38:27 Markets Vs Midterm Politics 45:46 August Slowdown Risks FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Quinn – https://x.com/qthomp › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks RESOURCES › Weekly Roundup Charts – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JJcuttegsr2dLgKuasjv7B5u5tPe-OAu/view?usp=drive_link EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

The best day of Andy Burnham's life, Chris Philp goes gonzo in the Channel, and more climate change denial in a burning country.Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn round up some stories you might have missed this week.LISTEN AD-FREE:

On the Weekly Roundup, Brad Onishi and Dan Miller breakdown three stories: 1. The GOP pursuit of Anthony Fauci over COVID era decisions and funding. 2. A new poll that shows 66% of MAGA supporters would continue to push for a candidate accused of sexual assault + Elon Musk's lawsuit against a law that bans nudifying AI. 3. The State Department's humiliating mistake in using an error-filled AI-generated map of Africa. The thesis: You can't have democracy without shared facts, shared reality, and universal accountability. (00:00) – Introduction and technological mishaps (01:03) – The significance of shared facts and democracy (04:12) – Democracy, truth, and trust: Maria Ressa's insights (08:39) – McCarthyism and the obsession with prosecuting Fauci (12:14) – GOP's distraction tactics: From Fauci to election interference (14:47) – The decline of literacy and its societal consequences (19:23) – The post-literate society and the rise of influencers over facts (22:46) – The crisis of accountability and the patriarchal narrative (27:00) – Support for scandal-ridden politicians among GOP voters (35:52) – The monstrous support for domestic abusers in politics (44:42) – The suppression of free inquiry and Western civilization myths (50:04) – AI, geography errors, and neglect of global health issues (52:47) – Musk, deepfakes, and the devaluation of human life (56:38) – Hope amid chaos: Reflections on political resilience and potential for change https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  What the novel Hyperion tells us about AI doom Situational Awareness liquidates most of its public book after a sharp AI selloff Will Leo have a second act? Why has AI been selling off? Over 1000 BTC stored in Coldcard wallets were stolen due to bad entropy Where does self-custody go from here? What happened with Coldcard? Political winds are shifting against crypto as midterms loom Strategy continues to strengthen its balance sheet with MSTR common sales An ice cream shop in CA is hedging the weather with Kalshi Circle buy's IBM's blockchain patent portfolio Visions of Bitcoin turns 8 this week  Content mentioned this episode:  Nic and Hasu, Visions of Bitcoin

What happens when every market starts trading like crypto? This week, Santi and Rob examine how leverage, automation, and retail speculation are exporting crypto-style volatility across traditional finance. They also explore CLARITY's fading odds, AI fatigue, Robinhood's onchain expansion, and the battle between public and private tokenization. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:58 CLARITY's Falling Odds 04:54 Everything Trades Like Crypto 08:53 AI Capex and Semiconductor Volatility 12:47 The Death of Long-Term Investing 18:19 Why Market-Neutral Funds Win 20:09 Institutional AI Fatigue 24:22 AI's Token Economics Problem 25:55 peaq Ad 26:41 AI Token Costs and Model Routing 30:37 Robinhood Chain's Early Traction 34:13 Prediction Markets Eclipse Crypto 38:51 Ethereum L2 Activity Collapses 45:49 Ondo's Private Chain Bet 52:18 Stablecoin Adoption and Crypto VC 58:55 Content of the Week Robots will soon outnumber humans onchain. peaqOS turns them into a new trusted liquid asset class, with yield tied to real-world workloads. It gives robots all they need to do business on any chain — and lets humans earn from automation. Explore the Machine Economy: https://peaq.xyz FOLLOW THE SHOW › Empire – https://x.com/theempirepod › Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz › Santi – https://x.com/santiagoroel › Rob – https://x.com/HadickM › Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Religious Liberty, Online Gaming Child Safety Added to Texas Senate Interim ChargesTexas to Reinstate Stricter 2021 THC Rules Starting July 31Gov. Abbott, Challenger Hinojosa Spotlight Data Centers in Gubernatorial CampaignsTexas Senate Committee to Review Decade-Old Data Center Tax BreaksTexas Senate Mulls End to 13-Year-Old Tax Break for Data CentersHouston ICE Shooting Victim's Van Did Not Contain Illegal Drugs, Harris County DA Confirms5th Circuit Partially Upholds Block on Enforcing Texas SCOPE ActAbbott Appoints 21 Educators to Newly-Created Texas Classroom CommissionDel Rio Grand Jury Indicts 11 Over Deaths of Illegal Aliens Smuggled in Shipping ContainerDallas Mayor Asks Officials to Cut Spending, Avoid Tax Hike as City Hits Revenue SlumpEnjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at The Texan and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

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Roundup of the Week's Top Stories in Economics and Freedom1 in 5 College Students are IlliterateMedia to Lose Half Its Audience to AIHalf of Canadian Manufacturers Moving to AmericaWill AI End Inflation?The Economics of Living ForeverRead the article “The Economics of Living Forever" at https://www.profstonge.com/Visit our Sponsor: Monetary MetalsEarn 5% to 12% interest on your physical gold and silver, paid in physical gold and silver.Visit our Sponsor: CoinKiteProtect your Bitcoin with an Ultra-Secure Hardware WalletVisit our Sponsor: Abundant MinesMine Bitcoin, Keep the Profits, Reduce your Taxes. We handle Everything.Visit our Sponsor: The Bitcoin WayStep-by-step help with Bitcoin self-custody, upgraded cybersecurity, and Plan B residency.Profstonge WeeklyWeekly articles on economics and freedom and a monthly investment Watch ListDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Brad Onishi and Dan Miller explore the American right's furious reaction to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and what the controversy reveals about race, representation, gender, sexuality, and the politics of “Western civilization.” From outrage over Black actors and queer representation in contemporary adaptations to the right's insistence that certain stories, traditions, and cultural identities belong exclusively to white people, the conversation examines why the boundaries of “the West” are constantly being defended—and who gets pushed outside them. The discussion then turns to the rise of civilizational populism and its growing influence on the American right. Brad and Dan unpack how appeals to “Western Christian civilization” are being used to unite Christian nationalists, technocrats, billionaires, and authoritarian political actors around a shared vision of cultural hierarchy and social order. They connect the backlash over The Odyssey to Marco Rubio's foreign policy, the politics of Venezuela, the disputed results of a national civics competition, and the broader question of who gets to represent the future of America. Subscribe to the Axis Mundi Network on Substack:⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com⁠Become a paid subscriber:⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com⁠... Support our work with a tax-deductible donation:⁠https://www.irmce.org/donate⁠Visit the Institute for Religion, Media, and Civic Engagement (IRMCE):⁠https://www.irmce.org⁠ ⁠www.groundnews.com/swaj⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nic and Matt are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  The Fat Model Thesis Are OAI and Anthropic in real trouble with Kimi? The Bitcoin Security Consortium is announced to tackle quantum risk Galaxy announces their Quantum Readiness Initiative Clarity is beleaguered in Washington Polymarket and Kalshi keep feuding The SEC settles with Coinbase over Gensler's lost text messages We uncover some new documents revealing that Genesis inadvertently kicked off the UST depeg Jack Mallers leaves the XXI Capital DAT Movement Labs declares bankruptcy BitMEX finally winds down their exchange Balaji's Network State is unceremoniously evicted from of Malaysia The SEC warns about crypto vaults Matt comes around on soccer

The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Black Democrats Express Doubts About Talarico, U.S. Senate Primary at Houston Town HallPaxton Blasts Talarico for 2020 Donation to Austin Justice Coalition at Fort Worth Campaign StopHere's a Look at the Top Lines from Texas' July Campaign Finance ReportsTexas Congressman Introduces Bill to Restrict Flock Cameras, Other Surveillance TechnologiesMidland ISD Sues Texas Education Agency Over 'Robin Hood' Recapture SystemU.S. Reaches 41 New World Screwworm Cases as Sterile Fly Production Continues RolloutDead Lavaca County Justice of the Peace Was Given $200,000 Bond for Compelling Prostitution Before Suicide'Not Adversaries': City Officials Defend New Housing Regulations in Texas House Committee HearingGranbury Residents Take Action Against Seven City Officials Over Data Center ConcernsNew Study Indicates Austin's 2026 Homicide Rate Over 70 Percent Higher Than 2019Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at The Texan and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

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Roundup of the Week's Top Stories in Economics and FreedomIran War Could Bring $40 OilMBA Salaries Crash to Below 1980Democrats Plan to Pack the CourtsGen Z Goes CommunistFixing the Social Security PonziRead the article “Fixing the Social Security Ponzi" at https://www.profstonge.com/Visit our Sponsor: Monetary MetalsEarn 5% to 12% interest on your physical gold and silver, paid in physical gold and silver.Visit our Sponsor: CoinKiteProtect your Bitcoin with an Ultra-Secure Hardware WalletVisit our Sponsor: Abundant MinesMine Bitcoin, Keep the Profits, Reduce your Taxes. We handle Everything.Visit our Sponsor: The Bitcoin WayStep-by-step help with Bitcoin self-custody, upgraded cybersecurity, and Plan B residency.Profstonge WeeklyWeekly articles on economics and freedom and a monthly investment Watch ListDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Matt and Nic are back with the deals and news of the week. In this episode:  Nic licks his World Cup wounds Do Bitcoin Treasury strategies make sense? Trying to make sense of Saylor's "bitcoin rating" Trump's teleprompter operator has been trading on what Trump is going to say in his speeches Why do people keep insider trading on prediction markets? Clarity Act odds are trickling down Strategy shores up their balance sheet Is the Bitcoin cycle finally turning? Stripe bids for Paypal The AI DeFi apocalypse didn't happen Kathy Hochul's AI datacenter moratorium Why is Anthropic running ads suggesting that they could cause extinction The DTC is using Canton for it's tokenized settlement pilot Brian Chesky's AI slop thread debacle Jesse Pollak leaves Base CBDCs are officially banned federally

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The market's most crowded trade is beginning to crack, but where the fallout spreads next remains unclear. This week, we dig into the violent momentum unwind and mounting pressure across the AI trade. We explore the damage of leveraged ETFs, Korea's retail reckoning, a potential value revival, renewed Iran oil risks, and why Quinn is bullish real estate in the right places. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:01 The Momentum Trade Unravels 06:22 Leveraged ETFs Are Breaking Markets 12:07 Has The AI Boom Hit Its Limits? 16:05 Cheap Models Threatening The AI Trade 19:52 Hyperscalers Facing A Credit Squeeze 23:27 The Fed's Forward Guidance Failure 29:38 Global Carry Trade Risk? 35:29 Can Value Finally Win? 40:44 Iran Reignites Oil Risk 48:00 Housing Policy Vs Property Rights FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Quinn – https://x.com/qthomp › Tyler – https://x.com/Tyler_Neville › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks RESOURCES › Weekly Roundup Charts – https://drive.google.com/file/d/17yRksHxeO19PfW6MOCrzT_OpEwicKuog/view?usp=drive_link EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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Roundup of the Week's Top Stories in Economics and FreedomTrump Unleashes the 401(k)'sThe AI Bailout MachineThe Billionaire Tax MousetrapAI Girlfriends are Taking Over“Regime Change” at the Federal ReserveRead the article “‘Regime Change' at the Federal Reserve" at https://www.profstonge.com/Visit our Sponsor: Monetary MetalsEarn 5% to 12% interest on your physical gold and silver, paid in physical gold and silver.Visit our Sponsor: CoinKiteProtect your Bitcoin with an Ultra-Secure Hardware WalletVisit our Sponsor: Abundant MinesMine Bitcoin, Keep the Profits, Reduce your Taxes. We handle Everything.Visit our Sponsor: The Bitcoin WayStep-by-step help with Bitcoin self-custody, upgraded cybersecurity, and Plan B residency.Profstonge WeeklyWeekly articles on economics and freedom and a monthly investment Watch ListDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Doug Wilson's recent NPR interview offers a revealing look at how Christian nationalism has moved from the political fringe into the mainstream. In this episode, Brad Onishi and Dan Miller unpack Wilson's arguments about household voting, patriarchy, and the Constitution, showing why his vision represents a fundamental challenge to liberal democracy. They also discuss Ken Paxton's latest controversy, the GOP's continued push to restrict birthright citizenship, and why these stories reveal a broader strategy to reshape American politics around power rather than pluralism. The conversation closes with a surprising discussion of tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson's quest to defeat aging and what Silicon Valley's obsession with optimizing human life says about the limits of technology, the meaning of community, and what it means to be human. If you value independent analysis at the intersection of religion and politics, subscribe to the Axis Mundi Network on Substack at https://axismundinetwork.substack.com for daily briefings, exclusive podcasts, and live events. You can also support our work by becoming a member or making a tax-deductible donation through the Institute for Religion, Media, and Civic Engagement (IRMCE) at https://www.irmce.org. Subscribe to Axis Mundi Media: ⁠⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com⁠⁠ Support our work: ⁠⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com⁠⁠... Make a tax-deductible donation: ⁠⁠https://www.irmce.org/donate⁠⁠ Listen to the Axis Daily Brief: Axis Daily Brief on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠⁠ Axis Daily Brief on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033zp4M...⁠⁠ Axis Daily Brief RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast...⁠⁠ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Strategy sells $216m worth of BTC Where does Strategy go from here with STRC? Kalshi's case faces the ban of sports contracts in NY TeraWulf signs a massive lease with Anthropic BonkDAO's legal hack Vanguard hires a head of digital assets Kraken wins arbitration against Mazars for de-auditing them in 2022 Vitalik lays out a new four year plan Polymarket's 5 minute BTC markets are being manipulated Content mentioned: Settlement Manipulation in Prediction Markets  

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Short week this week. The planning, CIP, and Economic Development meetings were covered and upcoming road work was announced.

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Roundup of the Week's Top Stories in Economics and FreedomZillow Predicts Home Price CrashEurope's De-Industrialization is AcceleratingThe Rise of the Democratic SocialistsCongress Comes for Your RetirementSupreme Court Guts the Deep StateRead the article “Supreme Court Guts the Deep State" at https://www.profstonge.com/Visit our Sponsor: Monetary MetalsEarn 5% to 12% interest on your physical gold and silver, paid in physical gold and silver.Visit our Sponsor: CoinKiteProtect your Bitcoin with an Ultra-Secure Hardware WalletVisit our Sponsor: Abundant MinesMine Bitcoin, Keep the Profits, Reduce your Taxes. We handle Everything.Visit our Sponsor: The Bitcoin WayStep-by-step help with Bitcoin self-custody, upgraded cybersecurity, and Plan B residency.Profstonge WeeklyWeekly articles on economics and freedom and a monthly investment Watch ListDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Here are two concise paragraphs suitable for podcast show notes: As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Brad Onishi and Dan Miller examine how Donald Trump has transformed the semiquincentennial celebration into a showcase for political patronage, executive power, and Christian nationalism. They unpack the controversy surrounding the America250 festivities on the National Mall, including allegations of corruption, the role of PragerU and Hillsdale College in shaping historical narratives, and what the celebration reveals about competing visions of American identity and democracy. The conversation then turns to the Vatican's dramatic excommunication of clergy and members associated with the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), exploring what the schism says about the growing influence of traditionalist Catholicism in American politics and its connections to the broader Christian nationalist movement. Brad and Dan close by discussing the rise of democratic socialists in Congress, what these electoral victories reveal about generational shifts in American politics, and why the future of democracy may depend on who gets to define the nation's story. As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the nation's semiquincentennial should be a moment for civic reflection, shared history, and democratic renewal. Instead, Donald Trump is transforming the celebration into a political spectacle centered on himself, military power, patronage, and Christian nationalism. In this episode, Brad Onishi and co-host Dan Miller examine how the National Mall and America's founding story are being repurposed to advance a vision of the country rooted in executive power, religious nationalism, and loyalty to one political movement. From corporate influence and political corruption to the growing role of Christian nationalist organizations in shaping the celebration, they ask what happens when a national commemoration becomes a vehicle for ideological power. Brad and Dan also discuss a major story from the world of American Catholicism: the excommunication of a priest associated with the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX). The case offers a window into ongoing tensions over authority, tradition, Catholic identity, and the growing influence of far-right and traditionalist movements within the American Church. The conversation explores how these conflicts intersect with broader political currents, including Christian nationalism and the reshaping of conservative religious activism in the United States. As America approaches its 250th birthday, the stakes are larger than a single event. They concern who gets to tell the nation's story—and what kind of democracy that story will sustain. Subscribe for weekly analysis of Christian nationalism, authoritarianism, religion, democracy, and American politics from the hosts of Straight White American Jesus. Support independent religion and politics journalism:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.axismundi.us/fundraise?hsCtaAttrib=215444059319 Listen to the Axis Daily Brief: Axis Daily Brief on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Axis Daily Brief on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033zp4MbwXJvxp6MoDkmtj?si=a758e87169e74ede⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Axis Daily Brief RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1145852/s/400220.rss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Donate today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.axismundi.us/fundraise?hsCtaAttrib=215444059319

Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Saylor releases Strategy's "Digital Credit Capital Framework" MSTR stabilizes for now though STRC is still discounted Is Saylor transitioning MSTR into a Bitcoin hedge fund? Is Strategy doing anything tricky with their mNAV calculation The OpenUSD consortium is announced Is the Tether and Circle duopoly broken? Can stablecoin consortiums work? What could cause OpenUSD to fail? Trump's 2025 diclosures include a lot of crypto  Binance leaves the EU for now  The K-pop DAT ends its digital asset ambitions Why the bottom might not be in

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Roundup of the Week's Top Stories in Economics and FreedomPublic Schools Lose 1.5 Million KidsMillion Dollar Starting Homes Spread to 242 Cities177 Countries Receive US Foreign AidIs the iPhone Really Lowering the Birthrate?Alan Greenspan's Great Bailout MachineRead the article “Alan Greenspan's Great Bailout Machine" at https://www.profstonge.com/Visit our Sponsor: Monetary MetalsEarn 5% to 12% interest on your physical gold and silver, paid in physical gold and silver.Visit our Sponsor: CoinKiteProtect your Bitcoin with an Ultra-Secure Hardware WalletVisit our Sponsor: Abundant MinesMine Bitcoin, Keep the Profits, Reduce your Taxes. We handle Everything.Visit our Sponsor: The Bitcoin WayStep-by-step help with Bitcoin self-custody, upgraded cybersecurity, and Plan B residency.Profstonge WeeklyWeekly articles on economics and freedom and a monthly investment Watch ListDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Our recording snafu STRC's depeg explained Saylor's path forward Why Strategy's issue is the converts  Polymarket's questionable marketing Trump's Quantum EOs

In this week's Weekly Roundup, Brad Onishi and Dan Miller unpack the fallout from the Trump administration's Iran deal, the growing fractures within the MAGA coalition, and why Vice President JD Vance appears to be carrying the political burden for a foreign policy debacle. They examine the deal's similarities to the Obama-era agreement Republicans once condemned, the tensions between America First isolationists and pro-Israel conservatives, and what Vance's comments reveal about the future of the Republican Party. Along the way, they explore how ideas about masculinity, leadership, power, and political performance shape Trump's approach to governing—and why those approaches are increasingly running into reality. Brad and Dan also discuss the symbolism of Trump's algae-filled Reflecting Pool, the contrast between spectacle and civic leadership, the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, and Zohran Mamdani's appearance at the Knicks championship celebration. What do these competing public rituals tell us about the kind of country Americans want to build? Plus: updates on the launch of Axis Mundi's new daily analysis platform, the Axis Daily Brief, and how you can support independent journalism and public scholarship at the intersection of religion and politics. Subscribe to Axis Mundi on Substack:Axis Mundi Media Listen to the Axis Daily Brief: Axis Daily Brief on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠ Axis Daily Brief on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033zp4MbwXJvxp6MoDkmtj?si=a758e87169e74ede⁠ Axis Daily Brief RSS Feed: ⁠https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1145852/s/400220.rss Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support independent religion and politics journalism:https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/ Donate today: https://www.axismundi.us/fundraise?hsCtaAttrib=215444059319 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices