Did the American Middle Class Get Sold Out? with Kevin Howard

Kevin Howard’s journey defies conventional political stereotypes. A former lifelong Democrat, military veteran, and business banker, he takes us through his shift in ideology after witnessing firsthand how economic policies have crushed small businesses and the middle class. In this explosive conversation, we break down the real causes of wealth inequality, the hidden manipulation of financial markets, and why Trump’s support continues to rise despite media narratives. From the Powell Memo to the 2008 bailouts and COVID-era crony capitalism, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone disillusioned with both major parties.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Welcome to the Podcast: Introducing Kevin Howard
00:00:54 – A Democrat Who Voted for Trump: Kevin’s Political Shift
00:02:10 – From Banking to Business: The Reality of the American Dream
00:05:59 – Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Start a Business
00:07:24 – How Economic Policies Have Crushed the Middle Class
00:24:35 – The 2008 Financial Crisis: What Really Happened?
00:44:42 – Why the Stock Market Boomed While the Economy Collapsed
00:45:10 – The Federal Reserve’s $4 Trillion Game-Changer
00:45:39 – Who Really Benefited From the CARES Act?
00:47:24 – PPP Loans: Lifeline or Massive Fraud?
00:49:11 – How the Fed Gave Corporations a Free Pass
00:56:42 – The Housing Market Bubble: Who’s Driving Prices Up?
01:01:35 – Why Trump’s Support Is Surging Across the Country
01:03:09 – Trump vs. The Establishment: What Drives Him?
01:10:09 – The Power Moves Behind Trump's First Term
01:22:28 – NATO, Ukraine, and The Global Chessboard
01:25:04 – Crimea, Russia, and The Peace Deals No One Talks About
01:26:34 – How NATO Expansion Shaped Global Conflicts
01:28:11 – The Media's Role in Shaping Public Perception
01:29:05 – Single-Issue Voters and Trump’s Foreign Policy Moves
01:30:11 – Trump's 2024 Strategy: Who’s Advising Him Now?
01:32:44 – How Endless Wars Shape America’s Economy
01:35:38 – Historical Narratives vs. Reality: What We’re Not Told
01:45:38 – Trump's Health Policies & The "Unity Agenda"
02:02:20 – The Kamala Harris Debate: Political Optics vs. Reality
02:05:07 – Climate Change: Hype or Economic Game-Changer?
02:06:42 – The Data War: Who Controls the Climate Narrative?
02:10:10 – How Climate Policy Impacts the Economy
02:14:39 – Moving Away from Fossil Fuels: What’s the Real Plan?
02:18:31 – Can Innovation & Global Cooperation Solve the Crisis?
02:26:36 – Economic and Political Takeaways for the Future
02:40:46 – Final Thoughts & Kevin Howard’s Call to Action

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