Back to the People with Nicole Shanahan

Dr. Ron Paul, a former U.S. Congressman and two-time presidential candidate, passionately discusses the intricate links between liberty and government overreach. He reflects on his political awakening amidst historical events, emphasizing the importance of personal freedoms and natural law. Paul advocates for volunteerism as a key to societal issues, critiques the Federal Reserve, and calls for sound economic principles. He further dives into the geopolitical landscape and challenges of government regulation, championing ethical leadership and accountability.

Luke Gromen, a seasoned analyst with over 20 years in global research, dives into the U.S. financial crisis. He reveals the misleading nature of employment statistics and discusses the potential risks of rising sovereign debt. The conversation navigates the looming inflation threat, its impact on essential living costs, and the difficult balancing act of deficit reduction. Gromen also touches on controversial solutions like revaluing gold and integrating Bitcoin, while stressing the urgency for innovative fiscal strategies to secure future generations.

Africa Brooke, an internationally recognized consultant and coach from Zimbabwe, dives into navigating the polarized cultural landscape. She discusses the necessity of embracing a 'third perspective' to foster authentic expression and personal courage amidst societal pressures. The conversation highlights the risks of voicing beliefs, the importance of constructive dialogue, and the complexities of identity politics in a globalized world. Brooke also emphasizes cultivating grace and tolerance, particularly when engaging with younger generations.

Aaron Dana is a prominent member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe and currently serves as a Tribal Representative in the Maine State Legislature. As a non-voting member, he represents the interests of the Passamaquoddy people and advocates for their rights and sovereignty. Dana has been active in legislative efforts to extend federal benefits to the Wabanaki tribes, which include the Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet, and Mi'kmaq tribes in Maine. These efforts aim to rectify the exclusion of these tribes from federal laws that benefit other tribes across the United States due to a unique 1980 settlement agreement​.

Dr. Pippa Malmgren is an American economist, technology entrepreneur, and author known for her expertise in global economics and geopolitics. She served as a Special Assistant to President George W. Bush for Economic Policy on the National Economic Council and was a member of the President's Working Groups on Financial Markets and Corporate Governance. Additionally, she advised on economic risks following 9/11, focusing on terrorism and technology as sources of geopolitical competitiveness. Dr. Malmgren has held significant positions in finance, including Chief Currency Strategist at Bankers Trust and Deputy Head of Global Strategy at UBS. She is the co-founder of H Robotics, a company specializing in commercial drone technology, and the founder of DRPM Group, which helps clients anticipate global economic trends. An accomplished author, her books include "Signals: How Everyday Signs Can Help Us Navigate the World's Turbulent Economy," "The Leadership Lab," and "The Infinite Leader," the latter two having won awards for their contributions to business and leadership literature. She is also a sought-after public speaker and has lectured at institutions such as Sandhurst and the Duke Fuqua Business School.

Mathematician and economist Eric Weinstein discusses maintaining belief in humanity's future, AI's positive impact on economic theories, challenges of defending scientific truth, obstacles faced by independent podcasters in mainstream media, power of maternal energy in societal accountability, reflections on Trump's political influence, and the need for reform in mainstream media institutions.

Rick Clark is a 5th generation farmer from Williamsport, IN. Rick has developed and is constantly improving a systematic approach to regenerative farming in line with the goal of increasing profitability and long term sustainability. He is most proud of incorporating regenerative farming practices with all acres being certified organic. He calls it regenerative organic stewardship with no tillage. He will suppress weeds and build soil health with cover crops and no tillage. Rick also cares deeply about human health, as it is another important driver behind the organic no till style of farming. Rick is building a system that will be viable and profitable for generations to come.

Bryan and Marcia Mussard own and operate Reminisce Angus in Dillon, Montana. They founded Reminisce Angus in 1984 after Bryan purchased two registered cows. As their breeding program evolved, they launched and successfully ran the Mussard Bull Development Center in 1991 for nine years. Since then, they have dedicated themselves to cattle ranching, prioritizing high-quality beef and supporting the ranching community. With the help of their family, the Mussards ranch in high mountain valleys at altitudes over 7,000 feet, managing 600 registered cows and selling 180 Angus bulls annually.

Dr. Robert Malone is regarded as a world-wide expert in RNA technologies. He received his medical training at Northwestern University (MD) and Harvard University (Clinical Research Post Graduate) medical school, and in Pathology at UC Davis. Scientifically trained at UC Davis, UC San Diego, and at the Salk Institute Molecular Biology and Virology laboratories, Dr. Malone is an internationally recognized scientist (virology, immunology, molecular biology) and is known as one of the original inventors of mRNA vaccination and DNA vaccination.

Charlene Nijmeh is the Chairwoman of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. She is from the Marine-Sanchez lineage that descends from the first peoples of the San Francisco Bay Area. Her ancestors are direct descendants of those who were taken into the mission system at Santa Clara, Mission San Jose, and Mission Dolores in San Francisco. Charlene began her engagement in Tribal affairs at an early age of 8 when she was exposed to her Tribe’s efforts to repatriate ancestral remains during the early 80’s. As she became a young adult she worked as a Native American Monitor and Field Crew for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribal Cultural Resources Management firm providing Tribal consultation to commercial developers and construction companies, municipalities, county, state, and federal agencies on ancestral Muwekma Ohlone heritage village and cemetery sites that included monitoring, mitigation, excavation, removal, and relocation of ancestral remains. In 2018, Charlene was elected as Tribal Chairwoman to help lead her people after the retirement of the previous chair. As Chair of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, she represents over 600 tribal members who comprise the 10 lineages of the previously recognized, never terminated Verona Band of Alameda County.