Best Generationx Podcasts (2025)

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We’re Not Fixing This in Post 46:03

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! No plan. No outline. No research. Just three Gen X women armed with mystery topics, unfiltered hot takes, and a few moments we’ll probably deny later. With zero adult supervision (or, even Chris), we wandered straight into NSFW territory and didn’t bother turning back. Seriously, be prepared…

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1983 Part 11 REM "Talk About the Passion" and Murmur, Violent Femmes "Blister in the Sun", Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton "Islands in the Stream", Talking Heads Speaking in Tongues & 1983 wrap up 1:26:21

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Send us a text Matt and Sheryl reach the end of 1983, bringing Mike along to add his song of the year, Violent Femmes "Blister in the Sun" and album, Talking Heads Speaking in Tongues. Matt adds his last two songs to the playlist, Kenny & Dolly's "Islands in the Stream" and REM "Talk About the Passion" from his album of the year REM Murmur and they…

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From Victorian Party Tricks To Disco To Derby: How Roller Rinks Shaped Gen X 1:12:28

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! A dark afternoon, a good cider, and one glittering memory: the roller rink. We follow that spark into a full ride through roller skating’s wild history and why it mattered so much to Gen X. From a violin-playing inventor crashing into a mirror to James Plimpton’s quad revolution, we connect the dots between Victori…

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Episode 383 - Visions Season 3, Part 1 2:07:56

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This week we're covering the first three episodes of Visions Season 3! Oh, and watching Jabba the Butt twerk... Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family…

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Episode 53 - GenX Speaks Series: Greg Nordone - Co-Founder Greyson Technologies 4:07:13

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In this episode we welcome Greg Nordone, Co-Founder of Greyson Technologies. Greg shares about his upbringing in Miami Shores, and how the small town vibe within the city of Miami offered him a foundation of stability and consistency, especially after his parent’s divorce. Greg reflects on the role his numerous coaches played in his life during his…

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Back to ’85: The Year Movies Peaked? 48:13

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! The movies turning 40 in 2025 are aging like fine wine (or like us, depending on the lighting). Between the first Blockbuster store opening to the massive number of films appearing in theatres that year, let’s face it - 1985 ruined us for anything else. From The Breakfast Club to Back to the…

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GenX Slumber Party Movie Night: They Moved The Headstones, Karen, But Not The Goo Hole 1:15:17

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! TV static used to mean the world went quiet. We start there—two Gen X hosts trading dog stories and daylight saving brain fog—then pivot hard into Poltergeist, the 1982 suburban haunt that turned a living room ritual into a gateway for the uncanny. If you remember falling asleep to the national anthem and waking to…

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A FIRE IS INSIDE| Update To The Show 18:31

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Mini update the podcast is back to a 1 month schedule!By CMH

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The Real Cost of No Taxes: Lessons from History and the 2025 Government Shutdown 1:13:20

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The government's shut down again, and everyone's losing their shit. In this episode, I break down why shutdowns happen under both parties, why this one hits different, and what it means for your job, your money, and your life. But here's where it gets interesting: I tackle a Libertarian argument I hear constantly - "We'd all be better off without t…

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Episode 52 - GenX Speaks Series: Artist Coco Mase 4:11:09

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In this episode we welcome artist Coco Mase. Coco shares about her upbringing in northwest New Jersey, where she was surrounded by all forms of art from a very early age. Years of dance through her formative years exposed Coco to life in New York City, which offered her a balance to her life in the suburbs. We discuss the differences and similariti…

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S10:E126 A MIXED BAG OF NUTS 53:45

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From 1937's KING SOLOMON'S MINES to Marvel's Rise and Fall to no place for The Hulk to poop, The Hyper Space dives deep into the Golden Age Mixed Bag of Nuts! Join Jared, Mike & Matt and listen now!By the hyper space

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Episode 381 - Stuff and Things 2:33:15

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If you thought you were getting part 2 of Rebuild the Galaxy, you would be WRONG! Some stuff has gone down, schedules have changed, and we've got a new agenda for this episode. Tune in to find out what we've been up to and why Dave hates LieMAX! Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The c…

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Trick or Trauma? GenX Childhood “fears” 58:08

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! Instead of haunted houses, we had real-life fears - like Pop Rocks (with Coke), the Bermuda Triangle, and that one creepy white van parked down the street. This Halloween on the podcast, we’re unwrapping all the “tricks” that scared the hell out of us as Gen X kids, and realizing that while …

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Episode 51 - GenX Speaks Series: Wes Alford - Hiking for Hope 3:32:48

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In this episode we welcome Wes Alford, founder of the nonprofit Hiking for Hope. Wes shares about his childhood growing up in Oregon on a farm raising livestock and training horses. Wes reflects on how most of his adolescence was spent involved with the court and juvenile system in Oregon until he enlisted in the Army at 18. Participation in the Jo…

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A Gen X After School Special: The Halloween Candy Panic of the 70s & 80s 47:30

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! This episode was recorded remotely and there are changes in sound quality. We will be back in our usual digs next time! Megan and Lesley unpack the “poisoned candy” panic of the 70s & 80s , track its roots in one tragic crime and the Tylenol tampering case, and explore how fear reshaped Halloween traditions. We tra…

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S10:E125 WE'RE BACK! 53:53

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The Hyper Space: Podcasting in the 25th Century returns from the dead—just in time for Halloween! Join Jared, Matt, and Mike as they launch a new season, reflecting on the passing of Ace Frehley, the lost art of the movie poster and more! Listen now!By the hyper space

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Episode 50 - The Millennials - Dr. Amber Parks - Stress and Burnout Coach for Vet Professionals 3:09:58

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In this episode we welcome Dr. Amber Parks - Stress and Burnout Coach for Vet Professionals. We learn about her childhood growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts with her parents and older sister. Amber reflects on playing alto saxophone as a kid in addition to participating in dance up until high school, where she made the switch to field hockey. H…

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The One Where Gen X (sorta) raises Gen Z 1:06:16

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! Ever wonder what happens when a Gen X guardian tries to keep up with their Gen Z ward? Spoiler: it’s hilarious. This episode features co-host Chris’s teenager - who, against all odds, gives us actual hope for her generation. Between vintage sarcasm, justifying lateness, and a shared love of …

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1983 Part 10 I Want My MTV!! ZZ Top, Billy Idol, Huey Lewis and The News & Cyndi Lauper 1:36:13

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Send us a text In this special episode, Matt & Sheryl each choose two artists who's careers skyrocketed in 1983 from exposure on MTV.

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Episode 49 - GenX Speaks Series: Coach Whitney Kell 3:18:30

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In this episode we welcome Coach Whitney Kell, a fellow GenXer and high school classmate of Nicole. Whitney shares about her upbringing in Portland, Oregon that included her parents divorce, remarriages and living part of her childhood with her dad and the other part with her mom. Substance abuse showed up early in Whitney’s life, and continued unt…

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We Interrupt This Program: The Challenger Disaster 58:45

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! A caregiver makes a hard call, the internet sharpens its knives, and an entire generation remembers the day a teacher aimed to teach from orbit. We kick off with real talk about Emma Heming Willis, the relentless scrutiny women face around caregiving, and why “do everything alone” is a dangerous myth. From online b…

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Episode 379 - Light & Magic Finale 2:01:54

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"There is no going back". Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family: ATSW The Escape Pod: Wednesdays live on YouTube at 1905 EST. https://bio.link/atswth…

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Gen X Goes to College: Majoring in Sarcasm, Minoring in Whatever 53:52

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! Remember applying to colleges without a single YouTube tutorial in sight, lofting your own dorm bed without approval, and taking "never doing this again" 8am classes? Yeah, we do too, and we’re not holding back. If you (barely) survived your own college years in the ‘80s and ‘90s, this one’s…

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Episode 48 - GenX Speaks Series: Author Jaime Townzen 3:26:09

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In this episode we welcome author and artist Jaime Townzen. Jaime shares about her upbringing in Southern California, that included her parent’s divorce and subsequent remarriages that resulted in her babysitters becoming her step-sisters. Jaime reveals how the role of being a high achiever both aided her and at times sabotaged her as the weight of…

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Finding Financial Positivity Small Wins Micro Savings and Navigating Economic Stress 49:52

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We Interrupt This Program: The Regan Assassination Attempt 51:58

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Welcome back! On "Who Died This Week?" Megan and Lesley talk about the ever so talented and foxy, Robert Redford (1936-2025) (though we have a terrible time remembering his filmography). In this latest episode Megan asks, "Where were you when Reagan was shot?" For many Gen X kids, the 1981 assassination attempt mar…

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Ever Closer To A New Beginning 6:50

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17 more days!

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Episode 378 - Light & Magic Season 2 Episode 2 2:10:26

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We're back with more Light and Magic! Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family: ATSW The Escape Pod: Wednesdays live on YouTube at 1905 EST. https://bio…

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Episode 377 - Light & Magic Season 2 Episode 1 2:01:57

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And we're back! Two weeks in a row! Its a miracle! We're talking Light and Magic Season 2! Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family: ATSW The Escape Pod…

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Kiss, Marry… Wait, What Are the Rules Again? 43:32

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! We’re baaaack! Season seven kicks off the only way we know how: with absolute chaos. And by chaos, we mean a hysterical round of Kiss, Marry, [something]. What starts as harmless hypotheticals spirals into hot takes on Furries, a very sexy talking car, and a total meltdown over the rules (be…

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Episode 47 - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 2:17:42

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In this episode, we discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025 at 12:23pm MT on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. We touch on Charlie’s beginnings when he co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 at the age of 18. We reflect on the access to healthy discourse on college campuses and how it has changed since we att…

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1983 Part 9 Yes "Owner of a Lonely Heart", Genesis self-titled album and Neo Prog 1:31:25

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl discuss progressive rock in the early 80s adding the only US #1 single from Yes, "Owner of a Lonely Heart" to the play list and revisit the Genesis self-titled album from '83, other 70s prog bands that moved ahead with the times in the 80s and the new neo prog movement bubbling up.…

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Devil's Playground: The Satanic Panic and Its Gen X Legacy 52:04

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when your Dungeons & Dragons dice might summon demons and heavy metal albums contained secret Satanic messages? If you grew up in the 1980s, you lived through one of America's strangest cultural moments – the Satanic Panic. We're taking a deep dive into this bizarre phenomenon that had parents checking und…

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Update! and Rant On The State Of The USA 23:26

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Little update on the podcast, and of course a state of the USA rant and why building a good community is the foundation of happiness and growth as a civilization.By B & M productions

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Episode 46 - Overdevelopment and the SAVE BOCA Movement 1:07:15

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In this episode we discuss a local issue that is ongoing in our town of Boca Raton, Florida. The Save Boca campaign was formed in response to our local government’s plan to put 31 acres of public land into the hands of developers. Within those 31 acres is a 17 acre park called “Memorial Park” and often referred to as “War Memorial”, that was named …

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Episode 376 - Apollo 13 2:20:11

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Due to the recent passing of Jim Lovell, the crew will talk about Apollo 13 this week. WARNING!: THIS IS A DAVE NERD SHOW! BE PREPARED FOR LECTURES ABOUT ALL THINGS APOLLO! RIP James A. Lovell, Capt, USN (Ret.). Fair winds and following seas. Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat…

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A Gen X After School Special: Grab your Garanimals & Lunch Boxes! It's Labor Day Weekend! 42:43

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when summer vacation actually lasted until Labor Day? When your biggest back-to-school worry wasn't active shooter drills but whether your Trapper Keeper matched your folders? We're diving deep into the nostalgia of Gen X school experiences this week as we honor the passing of Loni Anderson and reflect on …

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Are Boomers Really to Blame- Breaking Down Generational Wealth and Economic Policy 1:07:11

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Today, host Mel O, CFP, takes on one of the most heated debates in financial and generational discourse: "Are Boomers Really to Blame?" Drawing from decades of economic policy, Mel digs into the legislation and shifts that have shaped our financial landscape—from Prop 13 in California to Reagan's tax cuts, the weakening of unions, and the boom-era …

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1983 Part 8 Bonnie Tyler "Total Eclipse of the Heart", Journey "Faithfully" & The Fixx "One Thing Leads to Another" 53:37

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl get closer to completing their song choices for 1983 with Bonnie Tyler's larger than life rock ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart", Journey's ode to the difficulties of maintaining relationships at home while on the road, "Faithfully" and The Fixx and their impeccably produced 80s classic "One Thing Leads to Another".…

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Episode 45 - GenX Speaks Series: MJ Eldridge - MJ aka Mommie 5:00:00

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In this episode we welcome MJ Eldridge, also known as MJ aka Mommie on social media. MJ shares about her childhood growing up in Rhode Island in a log cabin in the woods, and regales us with relatable and hilarious GenX latchkey kid stories. Her love for performance started at an early age, as well as an interest in invention. After a year at Hofst…

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Surviving Modern HOAs Fees Foreclosures and the Fight for Affordable Housing Final 57:25

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On today's episode, host Mel O CFP dives deep into the world of Homeowners Associations—better known as HOAs—and unpacks why so many people have a love-hate (or just plain hate) relationship with them. From personal stories of financial hardship to the long, often ugly history of HOAs rooted in discrimination and systemic inequality, this episode p…

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Tupperware Dreams and Vitamin Schemes 1:01:33

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember that moment when your neighbor invited you over for "just wine and apps with the girls," only to ambush you with a sales pitch for overpriced leggings or miracle vitamins? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the cultural phenomenon of multi-level marketing schemes that targeted Gen X women…

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Episode 44 - GenX Speaks Series: Lisa Concepcion - The Love Coach 3:32:18

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In this episode we welcome Lisa Concepcion, The Love Coach. Lisa shares about her childhood growing up with one foot in The Bronx, NY and another foot on Long Island, NY as she split her time between her father and step-mom and her mother and step-dad. After attending Rutgers University in New Jersey, where she met her first husband, Lisa began wor…

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1983 Part 7 Big Country "In a Big Country" and The Crossing & The Tubes "She's a Beauty" 59:38

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl move on with 1983 adding three songs to the playlist, Big Country "In a Big Country", Duran Duran "Is There Something I Should Know" and The Tubes "She's a Beauty" along with Sheryl's album of the year, Big Country The Crossing.

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Episode 43 - GenX Speaks Series: Gina Rania - Gen-X RESET Coach 2:39:27

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In this episode we welcome Gina Rania, Gen-X RESET Coach. Gina shares about her childhood growing up in New Jersey with her parents and two older sisters. Shortly after her parent's divorce when she was young, her mother remarried. Gina grew up experiencing the trauma that results from having a parent who is an alcoholic, which contributed greatly …

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When Politics Manipulate Data The Danger for the 99 Percent 30:05

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In this urgent episode, host Mel O, CFP, tackles the critical fallout from the unprecedented firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner by the Trump administration. Mel O pulls back the curtain on how manipulating key economic data not only shakes the foundation of America's financial system, but hits the 99% hardest—impacting everything…