What Apple, Trump, & Your Second Job Say About the Economy

What do a $500 billion Apple flex, Trump’s economic record, and your second job all have in common? They’re all part of the weird, wild economic moment we’re living in—and the guys are breaking it down. Chris and Saied take a sharp, funny, and occasionally savage look at how big companies are hedging political bets, what Trump actually did for the economy, and why more Americans are clocking in after hours just to keep up.

➡️ From Elon stirring the pot to AI’s role in job-hopping, we unpack what’s real, what’s media spin, and what it all means for your wallet. And if you're wondering whether taking on a side hustle makes you part of a larger economic trend or just a burnout statistic—yeah, we’ve got thoughts on that too. This is The Higher Standard, and we're not pulling punches.

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🔗 Resources:

President Trump's Economic Plan Breakdown (Elon Musk via X)

Apple boosts U.S. investment plans with $500 billion pledge (NBC News)

More Americans are holding down multiple jobs (WSJ via Instagram)

The Week Ahead (Yahoo! Finance)

Auto loan delinquencies & repossessions reached concerning levels (Intels via Instagram)

Consumer confidence hits lowest level in more than 4 years (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)

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