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Global Tensions, AI, The Fed, & More On The Brett Winterble Show
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Tune in here to this Friday edition of The Brett Winterble Show!
Brett kicks off the show with Pete Kaliner for the long-awaited Friday Hangover! They discuss escalating global tensions, narco-terrorism, and what they see as the revival of the Monroe Doctrine under President Trump. The conversation kicks off with bold claims about Trump targeting cartels and quickly evolves into a spirited back-and-forth on U.S. foreign policy, Venezuela, China, and the potential for a new world war—jokingly dubbed "World War Five." Brett and Pete also dive into the idea of America reasserting control in the Western Hemisphere, while throwing in humor, historical references, and media commentary. There’s even a brief debate over Marco Rubio’s political evolution and breakdancing potential.
We're joined by Phil Kerpen from American Commitment to talk about the state of the U.S. economy and the growing instability within the Federal Reserve. Kerpen breaks down the latest jobs report, calling it weak and riddled with major downward revisions that undermine confidence in the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He highlights declining federal employment and the upcoming removal of deferred-resignation employees as economic positives. Kerpen also slams the Fed under Jerome Powell, citing lavish spending, internal dysfunction, and chronic failure to meet inflation targets. Looking ahead, he predicts a likely rate cut, though warns that without federal spending cuts, long-term interest rates like mortgages won’t fall. The conversation ends with a sharp take on AI’s impact on entry-level tech jobs and advice for young people to pursue trades that are less vulnerable to automation. For more, visit https://www.americancommitment.org/
Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!
For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
102 episodes
Manage episode 504729671 series 2873625
Tune in here to this Friday edition of The Brett Winterble Show!
Brett kicks off the show with Pete Kaliner for the long-awaited Friday Hangover! They discuss escalating global tensions, narco-terrorism, and what they see as the revival of the Monroe Doctrine under President Trump. The conversation kicks off with bold claims about Trump targeting cartels and quickly evolves into a spirited back-and-forth on U.S. foreign policy, Venezuela, China, and the potential for a new world war—jokingly dubbed "World War Five." Brett and Pete also dive into the idea of America reasserting control in the Western Hemisphere, while throwing in humor, historical references, and media commentary. There’s even a brief debate over Marco Rubio’s political evolution and breakdancing potential.
We're joined by Phil Kerpen from American Commitment to talk about the state of the U.S. economy and the growing instability within the Federal Reserve. Kerpen breaks down the latest jobs report, calling it weak and riddled with major downward revisions that undermine confidence in the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He highlights declining federal employment and the upcoming removal of deferred-resignation employees as economic positives. Kerpen also slams the Fed under Jerome Powell, citing lavish spending, internal dysfunction, and chronic failure to meet inflation targets. Looking ahead, he predicts a likely rate cut, though warns that without federal spending cuts, long-term interest rates like mortgages won’t fall. The conversation ends with a sharp take on AI’s impact on entry-level tech jobs and advice for young people to pursue trades that are less vulnerable to automation. For more, visit https://www.americancommitment.org/
Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!
For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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