Peter St Onge Podcast Ep 148 Weekly Roundup: Inflation is Crushing Repubilcans
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Nov 24, 2025 This week, inflation is spotlighted as a major force reshaping voter sentiment against Republicans. Trump’s promise to tackle inflation is critiqued as stalled and underwhelming. The show explores the surprising funding behind U.S. protests, linking it to European donations. As the economy shifts, a stark divide grows between wealthy and struggling citizens. The discussion also covers potential Fed rate cuts and their implications, along with the unsettling job impacts of AI automation.
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Inflation Drove Unexpected Democratic Wins
- Inflation was the decisive issue in recent elections and undermined Republican performance.
- Peter St Onge argues affordability, not just border policy, swung voters back to Democrats.
Act On Spending And Regulation Quickly
- Cut federal spending and dismantle regulatory barriers to lower prices and boost supply.
- Peter St Onge urges Republicans to act by midterms or risk voters favoring Democrats' handouts.
Public-Charge Rules Will Restrict Benefit Recipients
- The State Department will enforce public-charge rules to deny entry to migrants likely to use benefits.
- Peter St Onge says this could reduce taxpayer costs and exclude migrants with major health burdens.