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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

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.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at https://thetexan.news/ 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 FreedomWill the Fed Panic on Inflation?Japan Breaks the Piggy BankTrump Brings Back the Job Aptitude TestWomen Now Get 94% of Jobs for DiversityWashington Now Spends $2 for Every $1 it TaxesRead the article “Washington Now Spends $2 for Every $1 it Taxes" 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

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

Matt and Nic are back for a week of news and deals. In this episode:  The Tartan Army takes over Boston Europeans are shocked that American infrastructure works STRC falls into the low $80s STRC's liquidation cascade mechanics What are Saylor's options now? Is the US right to put the brakes on Fable? Will open weight models puncture the AI boom? Are we living in a vulnerable world? Kristin Gillebrand's son raises $30m for a perps exchange Make sure your tokenized equity provider has the equity Why aren't publishers doing pay per content Content mentioned: Nick Bostrom, The Vulnerable World Hypothesis  

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A new era at the Federal Reserve may be reshaping how markets think about rates, volatility, and the role of central banks. But is the market interpreting Kevin Warsh's first moves correctly? This week, we break down Warsh's first FOMC meeting, the end of traditional forward guidance, and why they believe peak hawkishness may already be behind us despite the Fed's messaging. We also discuss the AI capex boom, the future of Bitcoin and MicroStrategy, tightening liquidity, housing affordability, and whether markets are entering a fundamentally different regime. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:13 Forward Guidance Is Dead 08:28 Rate Volatility Returns 13:08 Why Hikes Won't Happen 18:33 Liquidity Gets Tight 26:15 The AI Buildout Meets The Fed 35:55 The Summer Market Setup 42:39 MicroStrategy's Market Test 46:18 Bitcoin's AI Opportunity Cost 53:29 Crypto Needs To Adapt 01:00:46 Gold Sentiment Hits Extremes 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/1yGHU0SgEjUNE1cDKP280F60FsRrcBqOh/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 Blockworks recently acquired Messari. For more information, please visit: https://blockworks.com/insights/blockworks-acquires-messari 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 FreedomJob Openings Jump by 731,000SpaceX Goes Public to the MoonCanada's in Recession, AgainThe Chinese Miracle Hits a Great WallWill the Fed Crush the Trump Boom?Read the article “Will the Fed Crush the Trump Boom?" 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

 This week on Straight White American Jesus, Brad and Dan unpack the GOP's latest claims of voter fraud in California and show how conspiracy thinking, Christian nationalist spiritual warfare, and anti-democratic rhetoric continue to undermine public trust in elections. Focusing on comments from Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson, they explore how evidence-free allegations of fraud function politically, why California has become a symbolic target, and how narratives of hidden, “unprovable” corruption mirror the logic of both conspiracism and charismatic Christian nationalism. The episode examines what happens when feelings and intuition replace facts, and why attacks on election integrity remain central to the MAGA movement's political strategy. The conversation then turns to the Trump administration's unprecedented UFC event at the White House and Pete Hegseth's controversial D-Day remarks in Normandy. Brad and Dan analyze the UFC spectacle as a symbol of a broader political vision rooted in domination, submission, and conflict rather than democratic deliberation and compromise. They also discuss Hegseth's embrace of Western civilizational rhetoric and anti-immigrant messaging during a commemoration of the Allied fight against fascism, situating his comments within a larger framework of Christian nationalism, Western chauvinism, and the growing influence of the postliberal right. Along the way, they reflect on America's declining international standing, the politics of spectacle, and reasons for hope as public resistance to authoritarianism continues to grow. Axis Mundi is becoming more than a podcast network. We are building the essential newsroom for understanding religion, democracy, extremism, and power in America today. And with your support, we can build it together. Direct support: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ Tax-deductible donations through our partnering 501c3: ⁠https://www.irmce.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Nic are back with a new week of news and deals. In this episode:  Spanish soccer club Osasuna hedges their relegation on Kalshi Strategy shocks people by buying the dip Is Strategy sacrificing MSTR to save STRC? Saylor bolsters his cash position What factors are dragging on the BTC price? Zcash fixes a scary inflation bug SBF formally applies for a Presidential pardon The CFTC proposes banning a subset of prediction market contracts Polymarket thinks that Kalshi is spying on them European fans in America for the World Cup are discovering Buc-ees The DATs are struggling Hester Peirce gives her farewell address Japanese banks are launching a joint stablecoin Will there be offshore interest-bearing USD stablecoins? Anthropic drops Fable  The thin model hypothesis What could pop the AI rally?

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.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at https://thetexan.news/ and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

Markets increasingly seem to respond more to intervention than fundamentals, raising a bigger question about what actually drives asset prices today. This week, we discuss how policy intervention, systematic flows, and AI-driven capital allocation are reshaping market behavior and investor positioning. We also explore volatility squeezes, Fed rate expectations, gold and oil, AI infrastructure spending, hyperscaler equity issuance, Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI, and the growing tension between technological progress and market centralization. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 05:11 Trump's Market Playbook 08:11 The Fed Pricing Trap 12:12 Volatility Positioning Unwinds 17:22 Markets Are Centrally Managed 21:48 Mag Loses Leadership 28:54 The AI Capex Risk 30:17 The Best Rates Trade 34:20 Policy Powers The AI War 38:20 Will AI Politics Hit Markets? 43:52 The AI Access Divide 50:34 The Centralization Trade 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/1I_E0fiARx9ikBBddWaGJegaAAfa00ODn/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.

Busy week this week for meetings, Select Board, EDAC, CIP Committee, and Conservation Commission. Also mentioned is the up coming roadwork and other events for the week.

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Roundup of the Week's Top Stories in Economics and FreedomMamdani Comes for the Landlords33 Years Until Japan Becomes Migrant MajorityWhy are American Workers Afraid of AI?The Right's Secret Weapon: Beautiful WomenLatin America Goes PopulistRead the article “Latin America Goes Populist" 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

Issued On Behalf of Waste Energy Corp. WAST: OTCWaste Energy Corp. announced it will host an investor update call on June 25, 2026 from its Midland, Texas facility to present a revised commissioning schedule and second-half 2026 operating plan. The Company has accumulated a stockpile of waste tires on site and recently executed a Letter of Intent and purchased specialized tire processing equipment, with new revenue-generating tire preparation activities expected to begin as early as June 2026. Issued On Behalf of Metals Creek Resources Corp. MEK:TSXV | M1C1:FSE Metals Creek Resources reported visible gold in the first two drill holes at its Ogden Gold Project near Timmins, Ontario, a 50/50 joint venture with Discovery Silver where Metals Creek serves as operator. Hole TOG-26-75 encountered visible gold at 326 metres within a silicified felsite, while TOG-22-76 showed visible gold over 3.5 metres in a zone of quartz flooding at 304.5 metres. Assays are pending. Historic intercepts include 9.2 g/t gold over 4.47 metres along the prolific Porcupine-Destor Break. Issued On Behalf of Predictiv AI Inc. PAI:CSE | 7IT:FWB Predictiv AI's subsidiary Shift Technologies secured a multi-phase commercial contract with Prompt Xpress, one of Sri Lanka's largest courier networks, marking the first major deployment under Predictiv's joint venture with Arcasia Holdings. The Phase 1 middle-mile rollout, which began in May 2026, will digitize and optimize logistics across 300-plus trucks and 80-plus hubs, deploying Shiftmatics GPS and telematics devices. A last-mile solution targeting deployment before the end of Q3 is expected to add per-package, transaction-based recurring revenue.Issued On Behalf of HPQ Silicon Inc. HPQ:TSXV | HPQFF:OTCQB | O08:FRA HPQ Silicon announced that French partner Novacium SAS, in which HPQ holds a 36.8% equity interest plus exclusive North American licensing rights, will showcase a new Integrated Drone Propulsion System at Eurosatory 2026 alongside LN Innov' and Groupe Zekat. The system combines Novacium's silicon-enhanced lithium-ion batteries, LN Innov's electric propulsion motors, and Groupe Zekat's electronic speed controllers into a fully European, France-built drone powertrain aimed at defense and security markets seeking supply-chain sovereignty. Tiger Gold Corp. TIGR:TSXV | D150:FSE | TGRGF:OTCQB Tiger Gold Corp. reported assay results from its Quinchía Gold Project in Colombia, where hole TSDH-86 intersected 98 metres grading 0.9 g/t gold from 2 metres, including 26.7 metres at 1.6 g/t. TSDH-85 returned 205.5 metres at 0.5 g/t gold, and QDQDH-26 cut 254 metres at 0.4 g/t at Dos Quebradas. Tiger has completed more than 11,350 metres of a planned 20,000-metre program with three rigs, supporting a year-end resource update aimed at upgrading a significant portion of the resource to Indicated. Follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights. And don't forget to check out our podcast for deeper dives

 This week on Straight White American Jesus, Brad and Dan trace the connections between Trump-era immigration policy, rising far-right extremism, and a growing international movement built around the idea of “remigration.” Beginning with unrest at New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center, they examine former ICE official Greg Bovino's appearance at a European far-right conference and discuss how anti-immigrant rhetoric, Christian nationalism, and white identity politics are increasingly intertwined on both sides of the Atlantic. The conversation explores how language, policy, and political movements reinforce one another—and what it means when American officials and European extremists are drawing inspiration from the same playbook. The episode also dives into new Gallup polling showing declining support for LGBTQ+ rights after decades of gains, particularly among Republicans, and considers how coordinated religious and political campaigns have reshaped public opinion. Brad and Dan connect these trends to battles over schools, charter education, and public funding, while also unpacking Pete Hegseth's efforts to narrow religious representation in the military chaplaincy. They close with a discussion of free speech, the courts' response to the “8647” controversy, and several signs of hope—including a federal court ruling protecting transgender service members and the ongoing celebration of Pride Month. Along the way, they share exciting news about the next chapter of Axis Mundi Media, including new live programming, The Daily Brief, and plans to expand independent coverage of religion, democracy, and power. Axis Mundi is becoming more than a podcast network. We are building the essential newsroom for understanding religion, democracy, extremism, and power in America today. And with your support, we can build it together. Direct support: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Tax-deductible donations through our partnering 501c3: https://www.irmce.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  FIFA's World Cup ticketing scandal Andrew Yang is now a crypto and telecoms entrepreneur Are Strategy's woes responsible for the Bitcoin pullback? Will Saylor defend STRC or MSTR? What are Saylor's options here? Polymarket has another market resolution SNAFU How UMA could be used to exploit Polymarket BitMine considers a perpetual preferred security Google's quantum circuit is optimized by hobbyists Galaxy launches OTC trading for prediction markets Treasury sanctions Iran's largest digital asset exchanges Andrew Left of Citron research is convicted of securities fraud

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This week we go over the School Board, Planning, and Zoning Board Meetings.

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Roundup of the Week's Top Stories in Economics and FreedomGen Z Can't Afford Instant RamenScandinavians Choose Mass DeportationThe End of the HR DepartmentJeff Bezos Breaks Away from the LeftWhy the Stockmarket's Ignoring Iran and OilRead the article “Why the Stockmarket's Ignoring Iran and Oil" 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 discuss the Texas Senate race between Trump-backed Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico as a public theological contest between Christian authoritarianism and a Christianity centered on love of neighbor, noting Paxton's scandals and the right's misogynistic, transphobic attacks portraying Talarico as weak or deviant. They connect this politics of masculinity and domination to reports that Trump's DOJ opened (or is attempting to open) a perjury investigation into E. Jean Carroll after Trump was found liable for sexual assault and defamation, framing it as retaliatory weaponization and hostility toward women who “won.” They also preview Axis Mundi's expansion into live programming, then analyze Pope Leo's first encyclical on human dignity amid AI, highlighting critiques of homogenization, efficiency-over-dignity, sanctified hatred, and Tolkien imagery, including a reframing of Nehemiah against MAGA wall theology. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new 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:  The CEO of Lead bank says debanking was made up Which aspects of debanking were real? The SEC scraps its 50-year-old gag rule The WSJ gets free banking history wrong in their attack on stablecoins What does history tell us about decentralized monetary issuance Why stablecoins aren't vulnerable to the same issues as free banks SoFi launches SoFiUSD and mixes a stablecoin with a tokenized deposit Sentiment is bottoming in Ethereum David Hoffman sells his ETH Are stablecoins parasitic to L1s Can L1s accrue value sustainably? The DATs are troubled Is AGI here already? AI cost discipline Content mentioned in this episode:  Nic on Substack, Stablecoins are private money. There's nothing wrong with that

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.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at https://thetexan.news/ and leave us a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

This week, we're back to discuss whether the economy is entering an AI driven productivity boom and what that means for markets. We deep dive into whether the Fed should actually be hiking rates, growing signs of consumer weakness, how we're thinking about positioning in this environment and more. Enjoy! -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:22) Should The Fed Be Hiking Rates? (07:53) The AI Productivity Boom (14:28) An Update On Market Structure (18:28) The Consumer Is Struggling (36:21) How To Trade This Market -- 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 -- 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.

This week, Chris talks to Town Administrator Lori Radke about the Select Board Meeting, and upcoming events and public hearings in town.

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Roundup of the Week's Top Stories in Economics and FreedomAmerican Oil Saves the World from an Energy DisasterAI is Gobbling Up Tech and Finance JobsHalf of All Migrants on Welfare7.2 Million “Stay at Home” BoyfriendsWhy Congress Ignores VotersRead the article “Why Congress Ignores Voters" 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 and Dan show up wired, sleep-deprived, and ready to go, breaking down a week where the absurd somehow outpaced the outrageous. They start with a surreal clip of Donald Trump reflecting on his son's wedding before diving straight into the heart of the episode: a massive DOJ–IRS settlement that includes a $1.8 billion “slush fund” ostensibly for victims of government “weaponization.” The hosts trace how this fund is likely to benefit January 6 participants and allies, connecting it to the long-running “Big Lie” and what Brad calls real-time myth-making. Along the way, they unpack how narratives about January 6 have shifted from condemnation to celebration—and what it means when those narratives are backed by real money and political power. From there, the conversation widens to the broader ecosystem of Trumpism: primary victories that show Trump still holds sway, the endorsement of scandal-plagued figures like Ken Paxton, and the ongoing fusion of political loyalty with religious justification. The episode closes with a sharp critique of billionaire logic, as Jeff Bezos defends his tax record and “value to civilization,” prompting a deeper discussion about inequality, power, and what counts as public good. Even in the midst of it all, Brad and Dan find a few reasons for hope, pointing to court losses for the DOJ and small but meaningful acts of accountability—reminders that resistance, however incremental, is still possible. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new 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:  Are AI datacenters better or worse for the environment than Bitcoin miners? AI is not responsible for your power bills Why AI could actually drive down residential power prices Is AI less popular than crypto ever was? The negative societal effects of tech companies staying private for longer We analyze the SpaceX S1 OpenAI solved one of the Erdos problems The US government is taking equity stakes in quantum computers Jane Street is still dealing with the Terra fallout Prime Trust is trying to claw back assets from Swan The SEC has questions about tokenized equities Content mentioned in this episode: Nic on Substack, AI is not hiking your electricity bill - yet

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.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at https://thetexan.news/ and leave us a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.Early Voting Kicks Off for 2026 Primary Runoff Election on May 26Trump Endorses Paxton Over Cornyn in Texas' U.S. Senate Republican RunoffPaxton, Cornyn Both Nearly Tied with Talarico for U.S. Senate in New General Election PollTexas Supreme Court Rejects Abbott, Paxton Petition to Remove Democratic Quorum-Breakers from OfficeIncumbent Jim Wright, Bo French Face Off in Heated Texas Railroad Commissioner RunoffDemocrats in Battleground Rio Grande Valley Texas House District Vie to Challenge Incumbent Janie LopezFormer Harris County Clerk, State Rep. Sam Harless District Director Vie for Open Seat in Republican RunoffState Rep. Hubert Vo Defending Seat in Democratic Runoff Following Virtual Tie in PrimaryHere's a Look at the Texas School Districts Launching Virtual Schools for the 2026–2027 School Year

This week Chris goes over the School Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board meetings and has special guest Community Development Director Kyle Finnell on to go a little more indepth and talk about upcoming projects.

This week, we're back to discuss the current AI driven market rally and wether or not it can continue. We then deep dive into the positive tailwinds for energy companies, the trillion dollar wave of IPO's in 2026, the bond market sell off, why active is outperforming and more. Enjoy! -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:42) The Bond Market Sell Off (14:32) Can This Market Bubble Continue? (29:06) Why Active is Outperforming Passive (38:44) The Wave of Trillion Dollar IPOs -- 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 › https://docsend.com/view/62t43sp222nsvqzg › Dell Children's Donation – ⁠https://give.supportdellchildrens.org/team/826061⁠ -- 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 FreedomAlberta May Break Away From CanadaJob Creation DoublesPopulists Gaining Popularity in BritainDemocrats Panic Over GerrymanderingUN Demands $131 Trillion in ReparationsRead the article “UN Demands ‘Reparations' for Colonialism" 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

Keir Starmer's never ending cycle of political chaos, Reform's suspended local councillors and Anoosh's heckle of Boris Johnson.Will Dunn and Anoosh Chakelian round up the stories of the week.Read: https://www.newstatesman.com/comment/2026/05/will-progressives-ever-forgive-labour https://www.newstatesman.com/business/economics/2026/05/the-bond-markets-will-not-save-keir-starmerLISTEN AD-FREE:

 Brad and Dan dig into another whirlwind week in Trumpworld, beginning with the unveiling of a towering gold-leaf Donald Trump statue at his Doral golf resort and the increasingly explicit fusion of political power, religious symbolism, and personality cult. The hosts unpack Trump's comments that he does not think about Americans' financial struggles while simultaneously pushing a pro-natalist agenda alongside figures like RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz. From “under-babied” rhetoric to Heritage Foundation proposals incentivizing marriage and large families, the episode traces how Christian nationalism, wellness culture, patriarchal masculinity, and reactionary family politics are converging into a broader authoritarian vision for American life. Along the way, Brad and Dan connect these themes to neoliberal economics, the collapse of affordable childcare and healthcare, and the deep contradictions at the heart of conservative family policy. The second half of the episode turns to a lawsuit against Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins over religiously coercive emails sent to federal employees, offering a concrete example of how Christian nationalism operates through state power and workplace culture. Brad and Dan examine how the Trump administration simultaneously promotes an “anti-Christian bias” narrative while embedding conservative Christianity into federal governance. They also discuss a new study showing that corporations rolled back DEI initiatives largely due to direct pressure from Trump and his allies, highlighting the administration's broader effort to reshape public institutions around a narrow vision of American identity. The episode closes with reflections on resistance inside federal agencies, the Supreme Court's decision not to restrict access to abortion medication, and why ordinary people continuing to assert their rights still offers reason for hope. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Nic are aback with another week of news and deals, today joined by Gus Coldebella to cover the CLARITY Act. In this episode:  The Clarity Act advances resoundingly from committee Sen. Warren doesn't like the Clarity Act Will there be an ethics provision inserted into Clarity? The next fight in DC What's up with Nantucket real estate? Nantucket's ponzinomics Nantucket is the birthplace of venture capital Circle is issuing a token Cprkrn recovers 5 BTC with the help of Claude  

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.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at https://thetexan.news/ and leave us a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.Republican Runoff Will Determine Challenger to State Sen. Roland Gutierrez in West TexasTexas Congressional GOP Candidates Debate Data Centers, Border Security, Trump in Leadup to RunoffMealer, Menefee Lead Cain, Green in New Houston-Area Congressional Primary Runoff PollFormer Republican Congressional Candidate Sued by Multiple Vendors For Alleged Unpaid InvoicesAlabama-Coushatta Tribe to Open Temporary Casino This Summer in East TexasWorms and Water: State Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing Hits Major South Texas IssuesFormer Texas Lottery Commission Director Indictment for Abuse of Position Dismissed in Travis CountyTexas Groundwater Conservation District Appeals to Legislature for Protection in Regulating Data CentersRegional Transportation Director Michael Morris Reinstated by Judge After Prior RemovalOver 250 Immigration, Border Security Criminal Cases Filed by DOJ in First Week of MayFinals Week for Texas Schools, Universities Delayed by Hack o

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.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at https://thetexan.news/ and leave us a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.Ken Paxton, Mayes Middleton Lead John Cornyn, Chip Roy in New Republican Primary Runoff PollDemocrats Home In on South Texas as Bobby Pulido Added to National 'Red to Blue' ProgramTexas Officials Continue Fight Against EPIC City, Despite Recent Travis County Court RulingState Commission Disciplines Harris County Judge Who Terminated Probation for Child Sex OffendersTexas Supreme Court Restores Delta-8 THC Regulation, State Hemp Product Ban Remains BlockedU.S. Supreme Court Pauses Lower Court Ruling Requiring In-Person Dispensing of Abortion PillsNew Legal Challenge to Texas Law Criminalizing Illegal Immigration Rebuked by Lt. Gov. PatrickU.S.-Mexico Water Treaty Oversight Group Created in 2026 Federal Farm BillIllegal Alien Arrested in Texas and Indicted for Raping Man in New York Previously Entered U.S. Four TimesTexas Judge Strikes Down Federal Treasury Requirement to Report Cash Real Estate TransactionsPatrick, Burrows State Texas Camps Can Meet 'Spirit of the Law' on New Internet Requirements for Summer 2026

Markets are partying like it's 2021 again, but consumers are cracking, inflation is heating up, and policymakers may be losing control. This week, we unpack the AI-driven melt-up in equities, the hidden stress building across Main Street, and why hyperscaler debt, derivatives mania, and rising bond yields are creating an increasingly unstable macro backdrop. We also explore the consumer slowdown, Nvidia selling chips to China, tariff reversals, retail speculation, energy inflation, Fed paralysis, and the growing disconnect between capital markets and the real economy. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Dell Children's Fundraiser 05:55 Monster Earnings And AI 07:59 Is This A Bubble? 12:52 The AI Economy Flywheel 14:56 Frothy AI Positioning 20:10 Consumer Stress Hits Retail 27:17 Main Street Is Breaking 31:54 Yields Pressuring Markets 34:41 Who Removes The Punch Bowl? 39:24 Will The Fed Accommodate AI? 42:26 Trump's Policy Reversal 47:02 Populism Against AI Politics 51:55 $10k Donation Goal 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/1dYIYTeh-rRK9vHQG_Qa_6GtJuQbbcbc5/view?usp=sharing › Dell Children's Donation – https://give.supportdellchildrens.org/team/826061 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 FreedomGOP Could Redistrict 40 SeatsOPEC Could Collapse4.3 Million Scammers Lose Food StampsEurope Builds a Ministry of TruthHow Argentina Cut Home Costs 70%Read the article "How Argentina Cut Home Costs 70%" 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

 Redistricting Mania and the Christian Nationalist Push for Minority Rule Brad Onishi and Dan Miller discuss the fallout from a recent Supreme Court decision they say further rolled back the Voting Rights Act, triggering aggressive redistricting across states like Louisiana, Florida, Indiana, Virginia, Texas, and Tennessee, including carving up Memphis's Black-majority district. They highlight Christian nationalist rhetoric from figures such as Kevin Roberts, Indiana Lt. Gov. Brian Beckwith, and Rep. Andy Ogles, and critique Mike Johnson's repeated “adults in the room” framing as coded defense of white Christian male authority. They trace continuity to Religious Right strategist Paul Weyrich's explicit anti-democratic voting strategy and argue the Court's anti-discrimination logic now enables open discrimination while accelerating polarization and democratic erosion. They note a sharp Jackson–Alito exchange over partisan timing, call for reforms like anti-gerrymandering measures and term limits, and cite hope in Mark Kelly's legal challenge to the Pentagon. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Will Hantavirus become another global pandemic? Kraken buys Reap for $600m Bullish buys Equiniti for $4.2b Reflections on 10 years of attending Consensus Is it acceptable to wear a backpack with a suit a16z crypto announces a $2.2b fundraise Coinbase is laying off 14% of the firm Will AI lead to massive job losses? Is VC immune from AI job displacement I bipartisan compromise is finally reached on Clarity How the AI water use debate is just like Bitcoin The AI lobby is learning from Fairshake The SEC delays prediction market ETFs

In this week's solo roundup, Dan Miller deconstructs a series of aggressive maneuvers by the 47th administration designed to codify Christian nationalism into federal policy. The centerpiece is the newly released report from the Anti-Christian Bias Task Force, an entity Dan argues serves less as a shield for religious freedom and more as a sword against civil rights. By framing standard anti-discrimination protections as inherent attacks on the faith, the administration is effectively creating a legal "red meat" pipeline for its base. This ideological shift is mirrored in the judicial branch, where the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Calle effectively "guts" the remains of the Voting Rights Act. Dan traces the lineage of Justice Alito's "colorblind" rhetoric back to the Roberts Court, highlighting how the judicial insistence on ignoring race is being weaponized to dismantle Black political representation and broader DEI initiatives. The episode further explores the chilling effect of "MAGA-style" free speech, highlighting the selective weaponization of federal agencies against cultural and political critics. From the FCC's retaliatory pressure on ABC following a Jimmy Kimmel monologue to the surreal indictment of James Comey over a seashell photo, Miller illustrates a pattern of using law enforcement as a tool for personal grievance. On the border, the administration continues its push for a "White America" through restrictive new visa affirmations and a cynical rebranding of ICE to "NICE"—a move Dan describes as a superficial mask for an agency defined by family separations and systemic harm. However, the episode closes on a note of strategic optimism: as the 2026 midterm elections loom, the GOP's fixation on cultural grievances over economic affordability suggests a political vulnerability that could shift the national tide. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices