In this episode of The Financial Guys Podcast, Mike Sperrazza and Glenn Wiggle tackle the growing disconnect between government policy and public safety—from the surge in violent crime in New York City to the dangerous erosion of consequences for criminal behavior. They contrast gun laws across states, debate the roots of the mental health crisis, and expose the revolving door of crony capitalism infecting government and media. Plus, they call out global hypocrisy, from COVID cover-ups to free speech crackdowns, and reflect on the moral compass missing in modern leadership.

(00:01:23) Misleading Crime Statistics Impacting Public Safety in NYC

(00:09:26) State Gun Laws Impact on Self-Defense

(00:10:38) Impact of Gun Laws on Crime Rates

(00:15:19) Influence of Gun Laws on Regional Violence

(00:16:05) Shift in Parenting Concerns Towards Safety

(00:18:41) Media Influence on Mental Health Challenges

(00:28:08) Revolving Door Corruption in Various Industries

(00:29:50) Restoring Trust Through Government Accountability Efforts

(00:39:57) Debunking Misinformation Surrounding COVID-19 Origins

(00:47:51) Controversial Actions of Keir Starmer Criticized

(00:54:32) Impact of Reduced Consequences on Theft

(00:56:23) Enforcing Consequences for Criminal Behavior

(01:04:01) Prioritizing Morals Over Personal Gain in Professions