The Jason Stapleton Program

I actually have an article to go with that show title, but I couldn't help tying in the hopeless, defeated, noose tightening gaze coming from the employees of the company across the hall from us.

A couple of weeks ago Darren and I discussed how dissatisfied most people are with the work they do, but many of them feel trapped.

I guess they should feel lucky they have a job now that labor force participation remains so low.

But all I could think about was an article I just read about Social Security. I want to share my thoughts with you on today's show.

Life doesn't have to suck. You just need a little heart and a willingness to lay your future on the line.

Jason

I know that most of you listening to the show today will be against subsidies but do you understand why?

It's one thing to say "taxation is theft" and then support that statement with an understanding that stolen money shouldn't be appropriated as a form of corporate welfare.

But do you really understand WHY we shouldn't prop up a company, market or industry? Do you know what happens in the economy when you do?

That's what I want to talk about today. We've got a great example in the news that illustrates the problem perfectly.

Also, I got a chuckle out of Walmarts latest attempt to combat Amazon. I'll tell you about it at the top of the show.

Jason

It's always a pleasure to have Austin in the studio. If you don't know, Austin is a former candidate for President on the Libertarian ticket who's now switched parties and running for Senate in Missouri against incumbent Claire McCaskill.

I invited Austin in to talk about his run. Having switched parties, I was interested to know if his hardcore libertarian principles still guided his opinions on foreign policy, the Republican Party and the role of government.

Listen to our conversation, and if you want to support Austin you can go here: https://action.austinpetersen.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Austin-Petersen-for-US-Senate-2018-213542785766181/

Jason

Over the last couple of months, we've been following the North Korea situation closely.

Despite what you may have heard, the likelihood that North Korea could hit a U.S. mainland target is slim.

What I said several weeks ago was to look for a significant escalation in news stories talking about the imminent threat from North Korea. If the government wants a war, they'll start by using the media to exaggerate the threat North Korea poses.

Today we see signs they are doing just that.

Not only is the media now claiming NK can hit the U.S. mainland they are also claiming the country has "miniaturized" it's nuclear arsenal.

If true, it means the NorthKoreans could put a nuke on those ICBM's they claim can hit the U.S.

Republicans are already responding by demanding more money for missile defense.

Yesterday I said Trump needs a war. He might have found one.

Jason

If Obama had tried anything like this, the conservative community would have gone into convulsions.

Last weekend former CNN pundit Kayleigh McEnany posted a broadcast from "Trump Tower" on the presidents Facebook page.

The show resembled a legitimate news broadcast and claimed to be the "real" news.

What was it? Pure propaganda. It would appear the president is no longer satisfied with the coverage he's been getting and has decided to do it himself.

Is this a one off broadcast or is this a new era in political communication in America?

In my mind, it doesn't matter. It's dangerous. The president has wondered into dictator territory, and we should all be concerned.

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This is going to sound crazy, but Elizabeth Warren is making a case for reduced regulation.

Apparently, government imposed regulation has increased the price of hearing aids ten fold!

Those aren't my figures those are Warrens numbers.

Give them long enough and even the most ardent supporters of government regulation have to admit they've gone too far.

Jason