The Jesse Kelly Show America's Financial Future: Risks, Rewards & Predictions
Oct 24, 2025
Jeffrey A. Tucker, President of the Brownstone Institute and author, shares insights on America's economic landscape post-COVID. He discusses how the pandemic-era response has shattered public trust and the cultural impacts of institutional collapse. Tucker also dives into the Federal Reserve's role and its failure to control inflation. He highlights the mission of the Brownstone Institute in defending truth and the necessity for America to reconnect with its founding values amidst current economic challenges.
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Pandemic Broke Institutional Trust
- Jeffrey Tucker argues the COVID response permanently damaged trust in institutions across society.
- He warns that this loss of trust will have long-term consequences for public life and governance.
Urban Decay Reflects Cultural Nihilism
- Tucker links visible urban decline to a broader cultural nihilism fed by the COVID era.
- He says demoralization and lying spread a disbelief in truth among elites and institutions.
Moynihan Visit Shows Commons Eroded
- Tucker recounts visiting Moynihan and Manhattan to illustrate loss of commons and safety.
- He contrasts old train stations full of benches with new designs that exclude people.
