Episode 4279: Exposing The Truth Of The Job Numbers

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Feb 19, 2025

Todd Bensman, author of "Overrun" and an investigative journalist specializing in border security, dives deep into pressing economic challenges facing the U.S. He critiques current geopolitical strategies, emphasizing the need for an 'America first' approach to counter drug cartels. Bensman highlights the implications of demographic shifts on national debt and the rising violence at the border, while questioning the effectiveness of recent immigration policies. His insights spark a discussion about the interconnectedness of economic stability and military strength.

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Debt Ceiling and Budget

The US government has hit the debt ceiling and is using emergency measures.
A new budget hasn't been approved, and the government is operating on Joe Biden's numbers.

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Trump's Hemispheric Defense

President Trump's geopolitical strategy involves hemispheric defense, reclaiming the Panama Canal, and countering Chinese and Russian influence.
This strategy necessitates addressing the Mexican drug cartels, a significant threat within the hemisphere.

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CIA Focus Shift

The CIA is reportedly shifting focus from Ukraine to the Mexican border, increasing intelligence operations and potential covert actions against cartels.
This mirrors past US involvement in Colombia against the FARC, suggesting a potential shift in US-Mexico relations.

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