Ep 76 Roundup: Half of Americans Can't Pay Bills

Nearly half of Americans struggle to pay their bills as inflation bites. The discussion draws a stark comparison with India's populist politics under Modi. There’s a deep dive into the negative job growth in small businesses and a looming recession despite low unemployment numbers. The reliability of current economic indicators is questioned, while a call for reviving the gold standard as a stabilizing force against federal deficits takes center stage. The podcast concludes with a critical look at the costs of American military interventions and their economic implications.