The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 2: Losing Middle America
Oct 17, 2025
The discussion dives into whether tariffs and foreign policies are alienating middle America. Frustrations grow over the lost promise of FBI whistleblowers and the slow government response. Insights into government corruption reveal how omnibus bills obscure important legislation. Trade policies are significantly impacting farmers, causing a shift in focus from foreign affairs. Jesse also calls for civic engagement, urging listeners to actively participate in local governance and push back against organized opposition.
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Demand Accountability For Whistleblowers
- Press the FBI and administration for promised whistleblower rehiring and compensation; don't accept vague timelines.
- Hold officials publicly accountable when promises stall to avoid being placated by slow-roll tactics.
How Lawyering Insulates Political Agendas
- NGOs and legal actors exploit loopholes to fund agendas without overtly breaking laws.
- That legal insulation is designed to make political changes durable and hard to reverse.
Fight Omnibus Bills, Demand Single-Subject Laws
- Push for single-subject bills to reduce pork and corruption; oppose omnibus legislation that mixes unrelated projects.
- Use primaries to punish incumbents who protect pork and force cleaner bills onto the floor.