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House of Lies: Where Your Tax Dollars Went Jan 23, 2026

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As tax season nears, remember this: House of Lies wasn’t fiction. Deloitte and other major consulting firms have been tied to tens of billions in wasted taxpayer dollars—failed systems, massive overruns, fraud vulnerabilities, and canceled projects.
It’s the revolving door in action: government insiders cashing in on access, not competence. Add private equity loading good businesses with debt they don’t understand, and value gets destroyed in the name of “efficiency.”
They cut what’s easy to measure and ignore what actually matters. The result? Less value, more waste—and taxpayers stuck with the bill.

“I’m Afraid of Americans” — Because of the Rhetoric Jan 23, 2026

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That David Bowie song came to mind watching the latest Davos moments. Not because he hated Americans—but because the tone matters.
Booing at Davos, attacks on Europe, and Trump claiming NATO would never come to America’s aid—flatly false and insulting to allies who fought and died alongside us after 9/11. Article 5 was triggered once in history, and it was for the United States.
There’s a way to criticize allies without embarrassing the country or rewriting history. Leadership isn’t about shooting from the hip or always declaring victory—it’s about knowing when to check your mouth.

Can Trump Really Crash the Housing Market? Jan 22, 2026

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Trump says he could crash the housing market—but won’t. The idea that lower rates fix housing is wrong. Rates go down, prices go up. That doesn’t make homes more affordable.
You don’t need a crash—you need a reset. Just like stocks, overheated real estate can cool off, and that’s not bad for the economy.
And let’s be clear: your home is not an investment. It’s a bill—mortgage interest, property taxes, maintenance, and upkeep. A place to live, raise kids, and make memories—not a wealth plan.
If your wealth is tied up in your house, that’s risky. Build wealth outside your home. And no—Trump can’t simply crash the real estate market.

Why You Must Own—or You’re Going Backwards Jan 22, 2026

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Remember Wall Street when Gordon Gekko said, “I own”? That line matters more today than ever. If you’re not an owner, you’re not standing still—you’re losing ground.
Here’s why: the top 10% now account for 49% of all consumer spending and a record 33% of U.S. GDP, while the bottom 80% make up just 25% of the economy. Over the last 30 years, the dollar has lost 54% of its value—and 28% in just the past five years. Salaries haven’t kept up. Not even close.
$80,000 in income in 1971 equals $1 million today. That’s what inflation does. This is why passive income and asset ownership aren’t “nice to have”—they’re survival tools.
And no, your house isn’t the answer. A primary home is a bill, not a wealth engine. Real ownership means stocks, bonds, businesses—assets that grow and work while you sleep.
If your money isn’t working hard for you, inflation is working harder against you. Be an owner. The right kind of owner.

While You Were Sleeping: Washington’s Late-Night Spending Spree Jan 22, 2026

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While the media was busy with distractions, Washington was wide awake—and spending.
In this “While You Were Sleeping: Washington Edition,” I break down how Speaker Mike Johnson, with the help of Democrats, pushed through a massive omnibus spending bill—outspending even Nancy Pelosi. What’s inside? A brand-new FBI building, the reauthorization of warrantless surveillance on Americans, and $60 billion more for Ukraine—more than we spend on the U.S. Marines.
Fiscal responsibility? Constitutional limits? Apparently those were asleep too.
This all happened quietly, overnight—while you were sleeping.

Why You Can’t Control Interest Rates—No Matter Who’s in Charge Jan 22, 2026

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Presidents don’t set interest rates. Markets do.
In this segment, Chris explains why trying to “force” low interest rates—whether by the Fed, the White House, or political pressure—is an exercise in futility. From Trump’s Davos comments to Fed rate cuts that didn’t lower long-term borrowing costs, the bond market keeps delivering the same message.
The Fed cut rates by 175 basis points since September 2024—yet 30-year Treasury yields jumped from under 4% to nearly 5%. Mortgage bond purchases? Temporary blips, then right back up.
The bond vigilantes are real, and they don’t care about speeches or spin.
If you want lower rates, there’s only one answer: get fiscal discipline under control—balance the budget and pay down debt. Everything else is noise.

Milos, Greenland, and the Cost of Power Jan 22, 2026

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“Sell America”: The Real National Security Threat No One Wants to Talk About Jan 21, 2026

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Forget China. Forget Russia. The greatest threat to America’s national security is Sell America—our exploding national debt.
With over $38 trillion in debt and more than $1 trillion a year just in interest, the U.S. survives by selling its debt to the rest of the world. But what happens if foreign buyers stop—or worse, start selling? Rising bond yields, a falling dollar, money printing, and a very ugly historical precedent.
From warnings by military leaders to lessons from the fall of the British Empire, the parallels are impossible to ignore. Empires don’t usually collapse from invasion—they collapse from debt, overreach, and fiscal denial.
This isn’t fear-mongering. It’s math, history, and reality—and it’s unfolding right now.

Europe Starts Selling the USA — And We Gave Them a Reason Jan 21, 2026

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Trump Year One: No Cheerleading, No Hatred—Just the Truth Jan 21, 2026

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