Last Weekly Dispatch we didn’t cover the massive news out of the Federal Reserve, slashing rates, and the on-going trade disputes with China. This PODCAST, we are breaking down the importance of the federal rate change, trade, and growth. We’ll highlight the issue at hand with China and its currency manipulation, the extent to which central planning affects currency valuation and GDP growth, and the future of global US securities. With all the discussion about currency and values shaping an economy, we’ll finish up with a short summary about the Gold Standard, what it was, and how in the current environment some might argue for its use - is that right or wrong?

00:21 Intro

01:44 Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates

06:20 Securities Dump/Currency Deflation

08:31 China - Currency Manipulation

13:31 Currency Valuation - Gold Standard

19:05 Conclusion - Gold Standard

20:01 Close Out

Bobby sits down with Marcus Domingue, owner and head coach of Inveniam Athletics in Lakewood, WA. Marcus was an 18E in 1SFG here at Ft Lewis. We sit down and talk about his military experiences, transitioning from active duty and opening his gym.

3:35 - Marcus talks about growing up, joining the military, getting into crossfit, and becoming a Green Beret

7:55 - Marcus talks about transitioning from active duty and the difficulties of starting up Inveniam

13:37 - personal challenges separating from the military

15:35 - Marcus’s motivation for becoming a GB

17:46 - Marcus talks about programming with his gym and clients

20:28 - how to work on mental resiliency with workouts and stopping the voices in your head

26:39 - Marcus’s future plans

27:12 - the importance of traveling

29:35 - the importance of perspective

30:30 - favorite books

32:41 - other passions and the importance of spending time with family

36:32 - life accomplishments

37:43 - self actualization

39:35 - diet/nutrition thoughts

42:04 - Marcus shares some final pieces of advice

This week we talk about North Korea, Afghanistan, Russia, and China - might even sprinkle some Iran news in there, so much news so little time. In our Americas segment, we’ll talk about the Democratic Debates and the terrible shootings in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH. Our big talking point though, is a series of questions we think will really spur positive dialogue when discussing gun reform, policy, and relations between communities affected by gun violence. As we said in our first podcast, this podcast isn’t a place where we tell you how to feel or what to feel, we’ll give you the tools to be the educated public! We mentioned in the intro the news about the Federal Reserve and the overnight rates, however, we’re going to make that a second podcast because the conversation is longer than your morning drive to PT and more important than a :30 blurb! You guys have a great week and get after it, we’ll see you next week!

00:20 Intro

01:51 Global News: North Korea and Submarines

03:55 Afghanistan and the Taliban

09:48 China and Backlash

12:20 INF Fallout

14:05 US News: Democratic Debates and Updates

18:06 US Shootings: El Paso and Dayton

23:30 Avengers/Boys/CrossFit Games

This week we talk about Iran, Great Britain, China and more. In the United States we’ll focus on the budget, the recent Mueller hearings, and a review of an opinion piece by Rep (D) Omar. Our economic discussion will highlight Netflix and auto regulations. We’ll cap it off with some discussions about Comic-Con, my long awaited review of Godzilla, and some random news from around the military. BeSomebody.

00:19 Intro

01:36 Iran/Great Britain/Sanctions/Fall-Out

03:11 China and Iran

03:57 New British PM and the World

04:23 Brexit Update

06:48 Top Gun 2 - Korea, Japan, Russia, China, everyone

08:30 Hong Kong Update

09:05 Budget Crisis and Spending

11:28 Robert Mueller Hearings

14:12 Historical Review of President Nixon and Today

15:30 Justice Department Review (Continued Mueller Review)

17:00 Representative Omar Opinion

18:30 Economic Discussion: Netflix, State vs. National Regulation

21:48 Sports - Some golf, Thor 4, Blade, Witcher and more…

22:25 Godzilla Review

23:15 Navy and Marine News, not good

Bobby sits down and talks a little bit about mindfulness and meditation. Both can be great tools in improving our day to day life experiences, and help us to become more well-rounded individuals. Bobby talks about how he's incorporated some of these practices into his life and how they've helped him out.

2:36 - Mindfulness

10:01 - 1st Listener Challenge - Be more mindful

11:40 - Breathing and Meditation

12:00 - Floating

16:50 - Headspace and learning how to meditate

21:29 - 2nd Listener Challenge - Incorporate meditation practices into daily routine

24:13 - Closing and summary

Bobby sits down from Vashon Island to talk a lot about sleep - the importance of it, some of the science behind sleep, and how to improve your sleep. As always, let us know if you have any questions or comments.

2:00 - Bobby's personal relationship with sleep

3:50 - Sleep recommendations

5:10 - Sleep and performance

8:50 - Sleep and injury/illness

11:36 - The science behind sleep

13:16 - Sleep cycles

16:50 - Slow Wave Sleep (SWS)

17:10 - SWS and memory

18:44 - Physiological functions of SWS

22:26 - SWS and brain health

25:27 - Improving SWS

28:40 - How to improve sleep

35:20 - Summary and closing

This week we talk about Iran, Africa, and China. In the United States we’ll focus on Immigration and Border Patrol Policy, Review of the Justice Department and Mueller fall-out, as well as BIG Tech and the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Our economic discussion will focus on the student debt crisis, China’s GDP and Silk Road policy, as well as BIG Tech and European responses. Much more and an announcement of a new product!

00:20 Intro

02:04 Global News: Iran

03:47 Africa - Ebola and Violence

06:26 China - Straight of Taiwan

07:24 US News: Immigration

13:13 Big Tech

19:22 Justice Department

23:12 9/11 Victims Fund

25:23 Economy: Uber

26:31 Student Debt

29:13 China GDP

32:27 Big Tech and Europe

24:22 Upcoming Events

Bobby's coming to you guys from JBLM talking about the company you keep and the importance of having mutually beneficial relationships. He also talks a little bit about what to do with toxic people.

We're constantly working to improve this podcast, so hit us up and let us know what we can do better. Until next time.

Bobby sits down for his first solo podcast and shares the best piece of advice he's ever received. He then talks about identities and the importance of wearing multiple hats.

Enjoy

This week we talk about Iran, Venezuela, and China for global affairs. Within in the United States we cover challenges to the Affordable Care Act, the 2020 Census debate, and Education reform. We’ll also highlight recent news with President Trump’s Labor Secretary, as well as upcoming news.

00:00 - Intro

00:38 News/Iran - Persian Gulf

5:15 China/Hong Kong - 2017 Bill Suspension

7:19 Venezuela and Economic Crisis

10:00 US News - Supreme Court and Census Debate

11:57 US News - Affordable Care Act and Federal Review

13:24 Education Reform - For Profit Universities

14:42 Economic Policy Abroad/Tax - Digital Markets

15:45 Bipartisan Infrastructure Growth/Wall Street Tax Breaks

17:17 Sports - USWNT/NBA Trades/Crossfit

18:25 Misc. Alex Acosta Resigns/Political Updates/Terms/Key House Bills

19:45 Lion King and Ed Sheeran