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This is Gavin Newsom

And, This is Steve Bannon

Mar 12, 2025
Steve Bannon, political strategist and former Trump advisor, joins to discuss the landscape of economic populism and its implications on the U.S. market. He dives into the complexities of tariffs, tax policies, and their effects on the middle class. Bannon explores grassroots political engagement, agency in party identities, and challenges in navigating budgetary turmoil. The conversation also critiques U.S. energy policies and the influence of corporate welfare, while emphasizing the importance of accountability in government decision-making.
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  • Populism emphasizes prioritizing American citizens' needs and grassroots participation over elite interests to promote economic patriotism.
  • Tax policy should focus on benefiting the middle class rather than the wealthy, ensuring fairness and sustainable economic health.

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The Role of Populism in Economic Policy

Populism is defined as prioritizing the needs of American citizens over elite interests, focusing on the working class, and advocating for policies that emphasize American economic independence. This approach insists on grassroots participation in decision-making and economic patriotism, contrasting with traditional elitist practices. Figures such as Roe Kahana and John Fetterman are highlighted as examples of economic populists within the Democratic Party, although they often feel isolated in their views. The conversation stresses the need to shift the lens of economic policy away from globalist perspectives to those that see 'America first' in all facets, including tariffs and job creation.

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