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In this thought-provoking episode, Congressman Matt Gaetz sits down with former Budget Committee colleague and economics expert Dave Brat to tackle the looming fiscal crisis facing America. With $37 trillion in debt and productivity declining, the conversation dives into the structural challenges of budget reconciliation, the influence of corporate interests, and the hurdles of reforming entitlement programs. The discussion highlights critical topics such as H-1B visa reforms, the need for austerity, and the political realities shaping America’s economic future. Packed with candid insights and pragmatic solutions, this episode sheds light on the urgent need for fiscal discipline to secure the nation's prosperity.

In this compelling episode of The Voice of Reason, host David engages Congressman Mark Green, Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, and Christian Briggs, CEO of Hard Asset Management, in a thought-provoking discussion about the economic and geopolitical challenges shaping 2025. The conversation delves into the BRICS alliance’s impact on the global financial system, the de-dollarization movement, and the looming risks of U.S. hyperinflation and unsustainable debt. With deep insights into energy policy, central bank digital currencies, and the complex interplay of global alliances, this episode offers a roadmap for understanding the economic tug-of-war and its profound implications for national security, individual freedoms, and the future of the U.S. dollar. Don't miss this timely and eye-opening exploration of today's most pressing issues.

Former FBI executive Thomas Fuentes joins the discussion to unravel the alarming evolution of terrorism and its implications for society. From shocking incidents in Las Vegas and New Orleans to the rise of sadistic gangs like Venezuela's Tren de Aragua infiltrating American cities, this episode examines the chilling connections between ideology, radicalization, and violence. Fuentes provides unparalleled insight into how these threats are tied to global networks, policy shifts, and societal changes, delving into the deep impact on national security, economics, and public trust. Don’t miss this eye-opening exploration of the modern face of terror and its far-reaching consequences.

Tariffs can work incredibly well if they're surgically applied which means that you don't throw a hand grenade into an arena and just ask will there be any casualties. If you surgically look at everything and he's done this so methodically in the past. Tariffs can be an incredible negotiating tool. Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on all incoming products from Canada in the United States. The whole Canadian government had a meltdown, with several of their MPs and deputy ministers resigning. Now if that wasn't an understanding made clear from Trump to the rest of the world then what you got to do is you got to measure that one incident with China.

When Putin gets this portion of Ukraine, the question is will he want more? Even if he gets this peace treaty, how many times have they lied to him? 34 times now over the last 25 years. Back in the 1990s, Bill Clinton said NATO will never expand beyond this, but it did. This upcoming peace deal is going to be one of the largest negotiated peace deals if it can be negotiated correctly. Biden wanted Ukraine to be a couple hundred mile buffer between NATO weapons which are predominantly US weapons and the Soviet Union itself. So with the idea that missile launchers being put on the Ukraine-Russian border can hit Moscow in about 8 minutes, that's a bridge too far that Putin was not going to allow.

On this podcast, Christian speaks with former MLB catcher Jonathan Lucroy. They discuss topics including how our country should be celebrating unity by promoting Veterans Day, camo uniforms, and other values. Jonathan stresses that professional athletes have a responsibility to be to be models for the youth of our country. They further discuss how mandated Covid vaccinations splintered the perspective of many professional athletes.

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On part 2 of the Economics of the Auto Industry, Christian speaks with guest Greg May. Greg has worked in the car business for over 30 years, and has owned five dealerships. He is currently the mayor of Robinson, Texas. They speak about politics and how it relates to the car industry, including Greg’s thoughts on electric vehicles.

Every time we see BRICS gain another member country, or more percentage of localized currencies being utilized in purchases and sales. BRICS announced that they are going to have gold back their new currency. Up to 40 percent in physical gold, and 60 percent utilizing local currencies to help backstop it. They're going down the road that we did for a century, and then in 1971, President Nixon terminated the convertibility of the U.S. dollar to gold. BRICS is going to this because it's the only way they can dominate the world's stage of currency usage. And just recently, the president of Brazil said he pushed back on the Trump’s tariffs, saying there is absolutely no way that the United States can stop the BRICS. The US economy is one single currency vision which is coming out in 2025. 

Tariffs are a good concept, but the United States needs to be careful with how they use them. The Fed has gone from around 9.4 four trillion dollars on their balance sheet, and they've dumped about two trillion dollars worth of treasuries over the last 3 years. They've got to get those bonds out of their holdings because they're not they're not effective. However, there’s still around 7.4 trillion left on the balance sheet. That’s literally hurting the GDP.