Is there such a thing as “Catholic economics”? In this episode, we explore the surprising roots and enduring relevance of distributism—an economic philosophy grounded in Catholic social teaching. Championed by thinkers like G.K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc, distributism rejects both unchecked capitalism and state socialism, arguing instead for widespread ownership of productive property.

We’ll break down the principles behind Rerum Novarum, Quadragesimo Anno, and other papal encyclicals that outline the Church’s views on labor, capital, the dignity of work, and the moral limits of markets.

Whether you’re Catholic, curious, or just tired of the left-right economic binary, this video offers an alternative lens on how societies might structure their economies—with justice and subsidiarity at the center.

Ever wonder why some parts of Midwest cities feel super wealthy while others seem totally left behind? In this video, we break down how wealth is spread out across five major cities—Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Detroit—and what history, geography, and trends have to do with it.

From fancy lakeside homes to up-and-coming neighborhoods, we’re talking old money, new money, and everything in between.

👀 What’s inside:

Detroit’s past and present money map

Minneapolis’ quiet wealth

Why Columbus is rising fast

Indy’s glow-up

Who really owns the lakefront in Milwaukee

If you're from the Midwest (or just curious), this one's for you.

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From polo fields to MMA cages, the sports we play often mirror the class structures we live in. This video explores how different sports—like polo, tennis, MMA, and football—reflect economic privilege, cultural access, and social mobility. Why is polo a pastime of the ultra-wealthy while MMA is a ladder out of poverty for many fighters? How did tennis become a symbol of upper-middle aspiration, and football a proving ground for working-class glory? We dig into the origins, costs, and cultural weight behind these sports to uncover what they really reveal about society’s class lines.

This is the iceberg of volatility

This video explains different options strategies in an iceberg educational format.

Why do so many of the world’s richest people choose to live, invest, and store their wealth in America? While the U.S. markets itself as the land of opportunity for all, the reality is that it has become a luxurious country club for the ultra-wealthy—especially for foreign elites.

In this video, we break down:

✅ How America’s tax laws and real estate market attract global billionaires

✅ The appeal of U.S. citizenship-by-investment, golden visas, and offshore banking loopholes

✅ Why America is seen as a “safe haven” for the world’s rich, even as its own citizens struggle

✅ How foreign wealth impacts local economies, from skyrocketing real estate prices to corporate influence

While everyday Americans fight for healthcare, housing, and fair wages, the world’s elite enjoy low taxes, legal protections, and VIP access to the American dream. So, is the U.S. really a democracy—or just the ultimate private club for the rich? 🤔

🔥 Watch now to uncover the truth! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 🔥

Where does wealth live in Latin America? This video explores the historic strongholds of old money and the rising enclaves of new wealth in six of the region’s most influential cities: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Punta del Este, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Santiago. From the aristocratic neighborhoods shaped by colonial legacies to the sleek, high-rise districts of modern affluence, we break down the geographic evolution of wealth, the social dynamics at play, and what these shifts reveal about economic power in Latin America today.

Is the trade war a class war? Everyone thinks Trump's tariffs are about punishing China. But what if this battle is just another front in class conflict? In this video, we break down how the trade war functioned as a class war—hitting the globalist elite where it hurt and attempting to rewrite the rules for American labor. From Robert Lighthizer’s strategy to the Wall Street backlash, we show how tariffs became a weapon in the battle between capital and labor.

This goes into the most esoteric concepts of derivatives, options, and volatility in the iceburg

In this episode I discuss how NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment, and the enrollment cliff are risking the economic viability of college basketball.