This episode goes off the rails—in the best way possible.We break down how private equity giants like Bain Capital, KKR, and TPG used leveraged buyouts to saddle companies like Toys R Us and Red Lobster with billions in debt—while walking away with massive fees.We talk:How Wall Street drained billions from profitable companiesWhy Toys R Us didn’t actually fail because of AmazonThe Red Lobster real estate flip that changed everythingWhether capitalism without limits always breeds greedPharma profits vs. curing cancerMexico cartel chaos and U.S. foreign policyIran tensions and whether America should be involvedThe viral Gavin Newsom reading clip controversyAliens, government secrecy, and political theaterFrom Wall Street to war rooms, nothing is off limits.Is this just capitalism doing what capitalism does…Or is the system rigged?🎙️ Watch, comment, and tell us where you stand.🎙️ Meade in the Middle — where nothing is off limits.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge the narrative.Recorded at 1 life studios. La Quinta, CAhttps://www.1lifestudioscv.com/Follow us on:Instagram: meade_in_the_middleTiTok: @meadeinthemiddle