1017: Is Wall Street Controlling America?

Is Wall Street running the country instead of voters? This episode breaks down how markets shape policy, why tariffs matter, and what it means for America’s future.
Is Wall Street deciding America’s future instead of voters? That’s the burning question in today’s episode. If the financial markets can tank every time policies like tariffs are announced, who’s really running the show – our elected leaders or the finance bros on Wall Street? This conversation will push you to rethink who holds the power in our economy and politics.
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In this episode, we cut through the noise and look at how Wall Street’s influence might be limiting what voters actually get to decide. Are tariffs truly about protecting American jobs and rebuilding industry – or just a bargaining chip that gets traded away whenever the markets throw a tantrum?
We dig into Trump’s obsession with tariffs, why voters in forgotten communities see them as a lifeline, and how Wall Street’s reaction may be holding the entire country hostage. From coal country to Cape Cod, the real impact of these policies goes far beyond numbers on a stock ticker.
But the conversation doesn’t stop at economics. We also confront the bigger picture: political polarization, the fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and whether America is heading toward another era of unrest like the 1960s. Are we repeating history – and if so, what comes next?
This isn’t just theory. This is about the real-world clash between voters, politicians, and the financial elite. If you’ve ever wondered who actually makes the rules in America – and what that means for our future – this episode is one you can’t afford to miss.
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