Best Taxpayer Guide Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 55: Taxpayer Waste Under Trump: Billions Lost to Vanity, Grift, and Mismanagement 30:10

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Send us a text Eight months into Trump’s second term, the price tag of taxpayer waste is already staggering. From a $200M White House ballroom to $21.7B lost through mass layoffs at the Department of Government Efficiency, Trump has turned public service into a personal profit center. Grift, canceled programs, dismantled oversight, and self-dealing…

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Closing Out Season 1: A year of truth-telling, and a preview of what Season 2 will uncover. 6:55

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Send us a text In this bonus episode of Surviving Trump, Bella Goode closes out Season 1 — a year of straight talk about what’s happening inside our government, who’s driving the agenda, and how those decisions affect everyday Americans. Over 56 episodes, this season broke down Trump’s second-term plans with a singular mission: expose the unqualifi…

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Episode 56: NOAA & FEMA — America’s Safety Net Under Siege 30:18

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Send us a text Trump’s assault on FEMA and NOAA is leaving America weaker in the face of disaster. In this episode, Bella Goode reveals how mass layoffs, budget cuts, and political interference are tearing apart the backbone of our disaster response system. From privatized forecasts to untested AI replacing experts, the safety net we’ve always reli…

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Episode 54: Resistance — From Local Action to National Pushback 25:11

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Send us a text ICE’s expansion has fueled unprecedented resistance across the country. In this episode, Bella Goode traces how communities, courts, and coalitions are fighting back—from shutting down Alligator Alcatraz in Florida, to months-long protests in Portland, to a small-town uprising in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania. What emerges is a movement…

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Episode 53: The War of Words - How Rhetoric Shapes Immigration Policy 30:42

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Send us a text Immigration policy isn’t just written in laws or enforced at borders—it’s fought in the language that defines who belongs and who doesn’t. In this episode, Bella Goode unpacks how words like illegal alien, dreamers, border invasion, and keep families together shape perception, drive policy, and normalize extremes. From Congress to ca…

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Episode 52: Architects of Catastrophe: Noem, Miller & Patel 28:38

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Send us a text Behind every raid and detention center are decision makers who built the system to look this way. In this episode, Bella Goode exposes the architects of ICE’s enforcement machine: Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Kash Patel, and Ron DeSantis. From prisons turned into propaganda stages to tax data weaponized for surveillance, their design…

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Episode 51: The Rise of ICE’s Masked State and What it Means for Democracy 24:07

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Send us a text For immigrant families, the sight of masked agents at the door no longer feels like policing—it feels like war. In this episode, we’ll reveal how ICE’s new masked raids, drones, and secret surveillance are tearing through neighborhoods, emptying courthouses, and leaving families too afraid to seek help. Bella Goode exposes how facele…

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FBAR Reporting: Everything US-Israeli Taxpayers Need to Know 9:01

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In this first episode of the Tax4Us Podcast, host Emma is joined by Ben to break down FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report) reporting requirements for US citizens and green card holders living in Israel or with foreign accounts. Key topics covered: • What FBAR is and who needs to file it • The $10,000 threshold and how it's calculated • Filing require…

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Episode 50: Inside the Bureaucracy: The ICE Machine of Mass Enforcement 26:15

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Send us a text ICE isn’t just growing, it’s exploding into one of the largest enforcement machines in U.S. history. This episode exposes how billion-dollar budgets, recruitment ads, and slashed training standards are fueling mass deportations at a wartime pace. Bella Goode unpacks the overcrowded detention camps, profit-driven contracts, political …

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Episode 49: When ICE Comes to Town: Trauma, Fear, and Resistance 19:10

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Send us a text When ICE shows up, the damage ripples far beyond the person taken. From a quiet Colorado town to a Harlem ball field to the fire lines of Washington State, Bella Goode uncovers how sudden enforcement upends daily life. Families are torn apart, children are left afraid, and even firefighters risk detention while saving lives. These st…

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Episode 48: America’s Choice: Normalize Violence or Defend Democracy 23:03

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Send us a text America is splitting in two directions—one where violence is excused and even celebrated, and one where democracy still depends on ballots, laws, and peaceful protest. In this third episode of our political violence series, Bella Goode unpacks the asymmetry of how left and right treat violence, Stephen Miller’s calls to weaponize the…

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Episode 47: The Murder of Charlie Kirk and How Trump Weaponized Tragedy 30:17

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Send us a text Charlie Kirk wasn’t a president, senator, or governor—he was a conservative activist who built Turning Point USA into a cultural force. In life, he embodied America’s culture wars. In death, he became a flashpoint. In this second installment of our political violence series, Bella Goode examines Kirk’s assassination in Utah, the radi…

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Episode 46: Political Violence in America - From January 6th to Today 30:01

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Send us a text Political violence in America is no longer rare—it’s part of our daily reality. In this first episode of a three-part series, Bella Goode unpacks how threats have escalated into murders, bombings, and mob attacks since January 6. What was once shocking is now normalized, fueled by rhetoric, selective outrage, and hypocrisy. The cost …

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Episode 45: FEMA Under Trump: How America's Disaster Response System Is Being Dismantled 24:16

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Send us a text When catastrophic floods hit Texas in July 2025, FEMA should have been the nation’s lifeline. Instead, survivors were met with unanswered calls, delayed rescues, and a gutted response system. In this episode, Bella Goode uncovers how Trump’s FEMA failed during one of the deadliest floods in state history and why the crisis revealed s…

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Episode 44: Inside FEMA’s Collapse Under Trump 16:58

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Send us a text FEMA was once America’s safety net. Under Trump, it’s being hollowed out. In this episode, Bella Goode reveals how leadership purges, political interference, and slashed resilience programs are dismantling the nation’s disaster response system—right as climate chaos hits harder than ever. What happens when help no longer comes? Key T…

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Episode 43: FEMA Before the Storm: America's Disaster Response Agency Under Threat 28:53

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Send us a text How did FEMA become the backbone of disaster response and when did it start to break? In this episode, Bella Goode lays the foundation for understanding FEMA’s original mission, its evolution after 9/11 and Katrina, and what made it a model for emergency management. From hurricane shelters to high-speed logistics, FEMA once set the s…

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Episode 42: Hurricane Trump Aims to Destroy NOAA 28:54

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Send us a text NOAA is more than a weather agency; it is America’s environmental safety net. Under Trump’s second term, that net is being torn apart, and the agency is now under direct political assault. In this episode, Bella Goode investigates how Trump’s second term has turned NOAA into a loyalty-driven operation, stripping away scientists, sile…

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Episode 41: NOAA Before Trump — America’s Gold Standard in Forecasting 25:29

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Send us a text What happens when the system built to warn us begins to fail? In this episode, Bella Goode unpacks NOAA's vital role in weather forecasting, public safety, and climate readiness and response. Once considered the global gold standard, NOAA has saved lives through precision, speed, and scientific leadership. But when politics, budget c…

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Episode 40: Corruption’s New Benchmark — The Trump Era 24:53

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Send us a text What happens when corruption isn't hidden, but flaunted? In this final episode of the corruption series, Bella Goode uncovers how Trump dismantled guardrails, exploited legal loopholes, and normalized presidential profiteering. From crypto conflicts to collapsing oversight, this isn’t just about scandal—it’s a systematic threat to de…

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Episode 39: Corruption: A Presidency for Sale 30:10

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Send us a text In this episode, Bella Goode traces how Donald Trump didn’t just dip into corruption—he turned the presidency into a personal business empire. By comparing his actions to past scandals like Watergate and Teapot Dome, we see just how far Trump has pushed the boundaries of ethics, law, and public trust. From meme coins and luxury jets …

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Episode 38: Corruption – How It Works, Who Wins, and Who’s Supposed to Stop It 28:25

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Send us a text From Enron to Watergate to Clarence Thomas, corruption isn’t just history — it’s here, and it’s thriving. In this episode, Bella Goode examines how unchecked power rigs the system, silences accountability, and erodes democracy from within. From Ponzi schemes to political purges, learn how corruption works, who enables it, and why dis…

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Episode 37: Confronting Crypto (Part 2) 15:01

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Send us a text Crypto didn’t just reinvent money—it unlocked a volatile new battleground for speculation, scams, and power grabs. In part two of her Confronting Crypto series, Bella Goode dives deep into the emotional chaos and political consequences of crypto gone mainstream. From meme coins and NFTs to stablecoins and ETFs, this episode unpacks h…

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Episode 36: Confronting Crypto (Part 1) 21:24

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Send us a text Cryptocurrency is more than hype—it’s transforming how money, power, and corruption move in America. In this episode, Bella Goode kicks off her Confronting Crypto series with a crash course on how Bitcoin and Ethereum really work, and why they matter to democracy. From blockchain to smart contracts, discover what’s behind the jargon,…

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Episode 35: The Verdict: Americans Reject Project 2025. The Plan: Here's What We Need To Do 28:54

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Send us a text This final chapter of Bella Goode’s six-part exposé on Project 2025 reveals a powerful truth: once Americans understand the plan, they reject it. Bella breaks down the latest polling—and why awareness is our strongest weapon. She also lays out 10 urgent actions Democrats must take now to stop the takeover before it becomes permanent.…

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AI Unplugged Episode 1 54:23

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In this foundational episode of AI Unplugged, we cut through the noise around artificial intelligence to bring you real, thoughtful insight into what AI truly is—and what it isn’t. Host Caleb Kioh sits down with technologist David Jitendranath and AI entrepreneur Soufiane Elaamili to discuss the building blocks of AI, the emerging concept of artifi…

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Episode 34: Everyone Will Be Impacted by Project 2025 24:37

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Send us a text Project 2025 is no longer an abstract playbook. It is a blueprint that decides exactly who prospers and who pays. Through three vivid “day-in-the-life” stories, Bella Goode reveals how dismantling income redistribution, gutting protections, and super-charging executive power would touch every household — from SNAP recipients to Fortu…

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Episode 33: The Architects of Evil (Part 2) What They're Doing and Why It Matters 16:50

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Send us a text Who is behind the most dangerous authoritarian push in modern U.S. politics? In Part Two of this exposé, Bella Goode uncovers how Russell Vought and Stephen Miller—two unelected power brokers—are already executing Project 2025. From dismantling agencies to planning military crackdowns and weaponizing the law, their agenda is no longe…

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Future of Money Part 2 with Russell Castagnaro, Adryenn Ashley & Caleb Kioh 55:38

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In this second installment of The Future of Money podcast, host Caleb Kioh continues the deep dive into the convergence of blockchain, AI, Web3, and digital currencies with two of the industry's boldest minds: 🚀 Russell Castagnaro – Blockchain & Digital Identity Pioneer, Co-Founder of Unicorn Account 🚀 Adryenn Ashley – Venture Capitalist, Futurist,…

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Episode 32: The Architects of Evil (Part 1) - Russell Vought and Stephen Miller 28:33

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Send us a text Who’s really behind the most dangerous government overhaul in American history? In this episode, Bella Goode pulls back the curtain on the two unelected men—Russell Vought and Stephen Miller—who are quietly constructing the legal and bureaucratic foundation of authoritarian rule in the United States. They’re not candidates. They’re n…

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EPISODE 31: Inside Project 2025 — The Hidden Network Behind Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook 24:22

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Send us a text Where did Project 2025 really come from, and who’s behind its push for authoritarian power? In this episode, Bella Goode takes listeners inside the origin story of the most coordinated political blueprint in modern history. From right-wing think tanks and MAGA insiders to billionaires funding extremism and global inspiration from aut…

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EPISODE 30: Project 2025 - Inside the 4 Pillars of Trump’s Plan to Seize Government Power 30:32

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Send us a text What is Project 2025, and why are experts calling it a roadmap to authoritarianism? In this episode, Bella Goode unpacks the 4 strategic pillars of Trump’s plan to seize lasting control of the federal government. What’s at stake isn’t just policy, it’s the survival of democracy as we know it. Tune in to learn what they’re planning an…

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EPISODE 29: Project 2025 Overview — Dismantling Democracy and Women’s Rights 29:02

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Send us a text Episode Summary Welcome to Surviving Trump. I’m Bella Goode. This is the first episode in a new five-part series on Project 2025 — a sweeping plan already reshaping the U.S. government from the inside out. Drafted by the Heritage Foundation and backed by more than 100 right-wing organizations, Project 2025 is not a theory. It’s a 900…

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Episode 28: A Call to Action — The Democracy Defense Plan 33:55

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Send us a text Episode Summary In Episode 28, Bella Goode lays out a bold and urgent strategy to fight back against Trump’s second-term agenda and the authoritarian blueprint known as Project 2025. After covering the MAGA base, the donor class, and the fractured opposition in previous episodes, this one delivers something different — a clear, coord…

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Episode 27 – Surviving Trump: The First 100 Days - The Left Strikes Back 26:45

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In Part Three of our four-part series on Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term, we’re shifting perspectives to examine how anti-Trump voices are responding to his chaotic and controversial return to power. For Trump’s critics — from journalists and activists to everyday Americans — these 100 days are not j…

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Money Conversations with Marshall Moore Director of Community Banking at On Tap Credit Union 1:30:27

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🎙️ WalletGyde Presents: The Money Conversation with Marshall Moore Episode Theme: Empowered • Mission-Driven • Transformational Join WalletGyde founder Caleb Keel and special guest Marshall Moore of Untapped Credit Union for a powerful and passionate conversation about personal finance, money psychology, building systems, and defining true success.…

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Episode 26: “Trump’s 100 Days – Why MAGAs Are More Loyal Than Ever” 29:05

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In the second instalment of our four-part series examining Trump’s first 100 days, Episode 26 of Surviving Trump explores the intense loyalty of the MAGA base — the voters who see Trump not just as a political leader but as a personal champion. We dive into the cultural, emotional, and economic drivers of this loyalt…

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Episode 25: Through Their Eyes – How Trump Loyalists See the First 100 Days 27:28

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In the first of a four-part series examining Donald Trump’s second-term first 100 days, Episode 25 of Surviving Trumptakes us into the minds of the Wealth Protectors — the high-income donors, corporate executives, and conservative insiders who see Trump as a powerful tool to protect their interests and expand their i…

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Episode 24: The Rest of the Team: Trump’s Whisper Network and the Breach That Followed 21:21

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Some of the most powerful figures in Trump’s national security circle don’t hold formal titles. They don’t lead federal agencies or appear in press briefings — but their influence is vast. In Part One of this episode, we meet the "whisperers" behind Trump’s authoritarian shift: Stephen Miller, Russell Vought, Ric Gre…

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Banking Basics with Ben Van Hoose Regional President at Alpine Bank of Colorado 55:07

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🎙️ Banking Basics with Ben Van Hoose | President of Alpine Bank of Colorado 💬 Trust. Money. Personal Economy. Welcome to an episode that breaks down what most people never get taught: how banking really works and why your financial journey isn’t just about dollars—it’s about relationships, trust, and understanding your personal economy. Hosted by C…

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Episode 23: The National Security Team – Loyalty Over Competence 41:02

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In this second installment of our three-part national security series, we examine the people now leading America’s most powerful security agencies. These aren’t leaders chosen for experience or qualifications. They’re chosen for loyalty — and that shift has turned national security on its head. From purged intelligen…

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Navigating IEPs: A Beginner's Guide to Special Education 26:32

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Send us a text Demystifying the IEP process stands at the heart of educational advocacy for students with disabilities. In this comprehensive conversation with Kyla Bishop, staff attorney at Disability Rights Arkansas, we unpack the legal framework, timeline, and practical aspects of Individualized Education Plans that every parent and educator sho…

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Episode 22: National Insecurity – How Trump’s Vision Is Breaking the System 28:55

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In this opening episode of our three-part national security series, we go back to basics — defining what national security actually is, how it’s evolved over time, and what it’s supposed to protect us from. We walk through the full range of threats facing America in 2025 — from cyberattacks and domestic extremism to …

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Episode 21: Tariff World – How Trump’s Trade War Broke The Global Economy 39:37

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Send us a text Episode 21: Tariff World – How Trump’s Trade War Broke The Global Economy What’s in this episode In the final instalment of our three-part series on Trump’s April 2025 tariffs, host Bella Goode steps back to explore the global fallout of America’s most reckless trade war in modern history. From dairy farmers in Quebec to chip manufac…

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Episode 20: From the Farm to the Factory — Who’s Paying for Trump’s Trade War? 39:07

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In Episode 20 of Surviving Trump, host Bella Goode digs into the real-world consequences of Donald Trump’s sweeping April 2025 tariffs. From wheat fields in Kansas to factory floors in Ohio, the economic pain is spreading. You’ll hear why top economists are calling the policy “economic malpractice,” and how working f…

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Episode 19: Blowing Up the Economy: Trump’s Tariff Gamble 37:24

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In Episode 19 of Surviving Trump, host Bella Goode unpacks Donald Trump’s massive April 2025 tariff announcement—the largest unilateral economic move in modern U.S. history. This episode breaks down what tariffs actually are, how Trump’s new policy distorts their use, and why this isn’t just about trade — it’s about …

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Episode 18: Democracy Deleted: Musk, DOGE, and the Unraveling of America 45:31

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Send us a text Episode Summary In the final chapter of our six-part Musk series, Bella Goode delivers a powerful reckoning with the fallout of Elon Musk’s DOGE regime—a techno-authoritarian experiment that has left America's democratic infrastructure gasping for air. Far beyond a failed efficiency program, DOGE has become a vehicle for chaos, contr…

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Episode 17: Musk Without Borders – Disrupting Governments Worldwide 36:54

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Send us a text In Part 5 of our six-part series on Elon Musk, we zoom out from Washington to the world stage. Musk isn’t just dismantling the U.S. government from within—he’s reshaping global politics without ever holding elected office. From Starlink in Ukraine to political meddling in Germany, from Tesla’s entanglements in China to his cozy rappo…

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Episode 16: The Aftermath: Fallout from Musk’s Government Takeover 29:19

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Send us a text Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative—the Department of Government Efficiency—was sold as a revolution in streamlined governance. But in the wake of its rollout, America is facing a whirlwind of legal battles, shattered institutions, and deepening national division. In Part Four of our series, we trace the real-world consequences of Musk’s ris…

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Episode 15: Project 2025 in Action: How Musk and DOGE Are Breaking the System by Design 21:09

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Send us a text Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE—has become the engine behind a hostile takeover of the U.S. federal government. Guided by the radical Project 2025 blueprint, Musk and Trump are orchestrating a full-scale dismantling of America’s public institutions under the guise of "efficiency." In Part Three of our six-part Mu…

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Episode 14: The Vision of Elon Musk: Savior or Supervillain? 38:37

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Send us a text Understanding Musk’s mental health and leadership is crucial to assessing his influence in both business and politics. While this analysis is based on observations prior to 2025, it serves as critical context for understanding his current role in the Trump administration. His erratic behavior, mood swings, and history of impulsive de…