Affordability is the word on everyone's lips. Given that, I can't help but wonder if we are having an honest and complete conversation on the topic. I attempt to do that in this episode and provide stunning data and an excellent study from MIT to reinforce my thoughts. With black Friday and the holiday season upon us the greatest gift you can give me is an honest listen. I truly believe life can get less complicated by listening to people who have lived a complicated life. Please help me grow by following, sharing, rating and commenting on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Happy Thanksgiving!

Federal spending was responsible for the 2022 spike in inflation, research shows | MIT Sloan

Thought I would do a quick episode to give my thoughts on the latest news about Jeffrey Epstein and the release of emails by the house of representatives. What do the emails show and will they lead to more revelations regarding years of abuse against young women? I give my thoughts along with some hope for what we can learn and do differently going forward to protect the vulnerable. Please share, comment, and follow on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube.

Well, the longest government shutdown in history is over. I explain exactly why it did not go the way democrats hoped. I explain the lessons to be learned from using shutdowns as a bargaining tool. I discuss the changes democrats need to make going forward if they want to score wins against Trump. As always, I offer my ideas, suggestions, and solutions in hopes it will inspire conversation. Please help me grow by rating, following, and sharing the podcast.

Election night is over and it was not good for the Republicans. Democrats won the races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia. Self proclaimed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani handed Andrew Cuomo and some republican in a girl scout's hat a resounding defeat. I look forward with cautious optimism and make a plea for unity within the democratic party. I discuss what fundamental differences and misunderstandings are driving apart the moderate and progessive wings of the party. Please comment your feedback on Spotify or YouTube and follow, share, and rate there as well as on Apple Podcast.

Election day for the Mayor's race in New York City,and the Governors races in New Jersey and Virgina are just days away. I give my predictions on who will win as well as some pros and cons we may see as a result. With the government still entrenched in a bitter shutdown fight, I offer an approach to a resolution as well as a path forward to more civility. As a capitalist, I offer the strongest Pro-Zohran Mamdani outlook I can muster. Please help me out by sharing and following on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube.

THE NO KINGS RALLY DREW MILLIONS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. IT GOT ME THINKING, WHO'S REALLY MORE POWERFUL IN PRESENT DAY AMERICA? I DISCUSS TRUMP'S USE OF POWER VS. THE DEMOCRATS USE OF THEIR POWER IN OPPOSITION. I EXPLAIN WHY I THINK THE DEMOCRATS AND LEFT LEANING INFLUENCERS ARE LETTING US DOWN. I OFFER MY IDEAS HOW TO FIGHT TOE TO TOE AGAINST DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICANS. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS AND PROTESTS CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH. WE NEED TO START THROWING HAYMAKERS IN THIS FIGHT.

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WELL, AT LEAST BAD BUNNY DIDN'T WIN THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. AS THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN CONTINUES FOR A SECOND WEEK, BOTH PARTIES APPEAR TO BE STUCK ON STUPID. I DISCUSS A CLIP FROM THE MEDIA THAT COMPLETELY FAILED TO DO WHAT THE MEDIA IS SUPPOSED TO DO: INFORM. GOOD NEWS AND DUE CREDIT TO PRESIDENT TRUMP FOR A HOPEFUL CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS. IT MAY NOT GET TRUMP THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE BUT I'M SURE THE GRATITUDE OF ARABS AND JEWS IS ENOUGH FOR HIM. LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST AND SPOTIFY. CHECK OUT YOUTUBE FOR SUPPORTING INFORMATION.

The truth is like anal sex... not EVERYONE is interested in receiving it. Never the less, I continue to hack my way through the latest breaking news. The Jimmy Kimmel firing and subsequent rehiring, Israel's push into the Gaza Strip, Trump's executive order on Tik-Tok, and the continuing political violence in the country. This includes a recent attack on a ICE detention facility in Dallas, TX. I discuss it all but most importantly I take some time to honor and remember some of the men and women we should spend a lot more time talking about. Please share, like, and comment on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube.

POLITICAL ACTIVIST CHARLIE KIRK WAS SHOT AND KILLED ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. SOME MAY SAY A COLLEGE CAMPUS IS WHERE YOU GO TO LEARN AND EXCHANGE IDEAS. TO INTERACT WITH PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, DIFFERENT LIFE EXPERIENCES. A COLLEGE CAMPUS MIGHT BE WHERE MANY OF YOUR LIFE VIEWS ARE SHAPED. WE KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THE MOTIVES OF TYLER ROBINSON OR WHAT TRULY SHAPED HIS LIFE VIEWS. WHAT IF WE FIND OUT OUR POLARIZED TOXIC SOCIETY SHAPED HIS VIEWS? WHERE WILL WE FIND THE LEADERSHIP TO GUIDE US OUT OF THIS DARK CHAPTER OF AMERICAN HISTORY?

DAD AND I HAVE A HEATED DISCUSSION ON TOPICS RANGING FROM TRUMP'S POLICIES TO DEMOCRAT'S STRATEGY. IT IS AMAZING THAT WE COULD AGREE ON WHO DONALD TRUMP IS, AND YET BE SO FAR APART ON WHAT DEMOCRATS SHOULD BE DOING TO OPPOSE HIM. WHY DOES IT SEEM SO HARD TO GET ON THE SAME PAGE IF WE WANT THE SAME OUTCOME? THIS CONUNDRUM IS ONE THE DEMOCRATS WILL HAVE TO GRAPPLE WITH IF THEY PLAN ON WINNING ELECTIONS IN THE FUTURE.