The Jason Stapleton Program

I've decided to do a short show today since, well, the news sucks. Frankly, I'm sick of hearing about the latest sexual misconduct accusations that are now being levied against everyone you can think of. Even Charlie Rose is being accused of some ridiculous and outrageous behavior.

But there is a decent article about the number of older millennials who are still living at home or with relatives. Most commentators would use the story to complain about the younger generation, their lack of ambition, sense of entitlement or some other negative connotation.

Instead, I'd like to use it as a teachable moment shed some light on why it's happening and what can be done to ensure you get a job and keep a job regardless of how old you are.

The truth is, today's youth is no different than when I was growing up. People made the same claims about the Gen X'ers as they do about millennials today. It's just human nature.

So enjoy your holiday. I'm off the rest of the week. See you Monday!!

Jason

So I'm in California working on a deal that will allow the JSP to expand to the next level and become the kind of show we all want it to be and while visiting with my ad partners at Westwood One, I as offered a ticket to the American Music Awards.

Now, pop culture is not something I follow closely and pop music, not at all, but I thought, "How many times do you get the chance to attend a big event like the AMA's for free?"

So I went.

I had a really great time, and I was proud of the producers for keeping politics out of the event. I think everyone is getting a little tired of the overlap. I talk about politics all day, and I know when I put on the ball game or go to a concert the last thing I want to hear some celebrities opinion on current events.

It looks like the AMA's are tired of it too because the event was really focused on the music and celebrating some really talented artists.

But enough of that, let's talk about some politics.

I read an article from Forbes this morning talking about the GOP tax cuts, and I thought I'd use it as a teaching tool to point out the way Keynesians think about taxes and interest rates. I also think it's a great example of how little people actually understand about economics.

After that, I'll talk a little about bitcoin, and then we'll finish up with the mess in Baltimore. It turns out they've cordoned off sections of the city and are violating 4th amendment protections all in the name of protecting its citizens.

It's another example of government violating your constitutional protections and telling you its good for you. LOL

Jason

Yesterday I went on a tirade over the wall to wall coverage of the various sex scandals hitting the news. It's all partisan, and none of it matters.

Last night while I was trolling the interwebs looking for good stories I ran across the infamous picture of Al Franken "groping." a young actress and model back in 2006.

Up until then, I'd only heard the conservative commentary about the incident on the radio. To listen to them tell it, Frankin fondled some poor woman while she was sleeping and had some idiot take pictures of it but the image itself shows a very different story.

When I saw the photo I got angry...really angry and I started doing some research, and it turns out the real tragedy, the real crime wasn't what's shown in the photo but what happened before, and after the incident.

I'll run through the entire story today and give you some perspective you won't get from Main Stream Talk.

Jason

You've got to go way back into the archives to find the last time we talked about the Australian economy but thanks to an incredible article by a guy named Matt Barrie we're going to talk about it today.

I highly suggest you read the entire article. It can be found at:
https://medium.com/@matt_11659/matt-barrie-australias-economy-is-a-house-of-cards-6877adb3fb2f

I'm only going to cover the first 8-10 pages on the show today, but it's well worth reading the entire thing.

We are on the verge of the most significant economic catastrophes the world has ever seen, and it may very well originate in China.

What does that mean for you? How will it all shake out? We'll discuss everything on the show today.

This is one of those episodes you don't want to miss. It's one you need to share.

See you tomorrow!

Jason