Fiercely Independent

There’s a fight brewing over the Federal Reserve, and it matters more than most voters realize.

The Fed affects inflation, interest rates, hiring, business growth, and retirement savings. That’s exactly why it should not be controlled by any president, Democrat or Republican. Political control of interest rates opens the door to corruption, market manipulation, self-dealing, and short-term decisions that could create long-term economic damage.

Independence does not mean zero accountability. The Federal Reserve still needs oversight, transparency, criticism, and public scrutiny. But letting politicians call the shots on interest rates would be dangerous for everyone.

Stay fierce. Stay independent.

When politics puts national security at risk, everyone loses.

In this episode of Fiercely Independent, Chris breaks down how intelligence, FISA, DNI leadership, and partisan deal-making are becoming tangled together in ways that should concern every voter. The issue is not just left versus right. The issue is what happens when national defense tools and supposedly neutral institutions become leverage in political fights.

From the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI to the fight over Section 702 of FISA and the nomination of Jay Clayton, this story raises a bigger question: are we letting politics weaken the very systems meant to protect the country?

Because when national security becomes a bargaining chip, America’s adversaries are the ones who benefit.

They want you to believe Social Security is running out of options. That is the trap. The real question is who benefits if your retirement gets handed to Wall Street.

DHS receives an additional $70 billion, on top of $140 billion, despite claims of record low border crossings. This discussion focuses on government spending and the law of diminishing returns

Politics loves a villain. But when opponents become enemies, the game gets dangerous. Chris breaks down how both parties use fear, foils, and outrage, and asks what independents should really be standing against.

Does character still matter in public office, or have both parties lowered the standard so far that voters are left choosing between flawed candidates?

In this episode of Fiercely Independent, Chris looks back at the Gary Hart scandal of 1987 and compares that political moment to today’s environment, where serious character concerns no longer seem to end campaigns the way they once did. From Ken Paxton to Graham Platner to the hypocrisy on both sides, this episode asks a direct question: are voters being forced to accept the “lesser of two evils” instead of candidates they can actually trust?

This is not about defending one party over another. It is about demanding better from both.

Stay fierce. Stay independent.

When every news cycle is treated like a crisis, the real issues get harder to see. Chris breaks down why independent voters need more substance, less outrage, and better information from both the media and elected officials.

Chris kicks off Fiercely Independent with a blunt look at political theater, media spin, and the stories driving America’s divided conversation. No party line, no scripted outrage, just an independent take for people who still think for themselves.