Buying Power, Fighting Back & Diagnosing Donald

Mean-spirited authoritarians—backed by greedy billionaires and bolstered by weak legislative branches—are leading many countries, including ours. I’m really concerned about the future of our world and our shared economy going forward. 

Do you remember the massive loss of jobs, homes and businesses after Wall Street crashed the world economy in 2008-2009? I do. Do you remember the unnecessary death and disease, the shattered families, the price increases, the supply chain disruptions and the corporate profiteering during the COVID19 pandemic and Donald Trump’s first term? I do. 

All of this could all happen again but worse. 

In this podcast, I discuss the current economic situation in the US and the world, Trump's proposed strategies--like tariffs, trade wars and land grabs-- which I believe will be disastrous, and how we can fight back. In the last segment,  I discuss Trump's befuddle speech, numerous lies and erratic behavior and ask the question: How much plaque is in his brain? 

Time Stamps

  | Segment 1: What Are You Buying ... or Not?  | 0:24
 | We Are in the Midst of a Western Movie with No Hero  | 4:34
 | Where's Our Hero?  | 6:21
 | It's Time for Octogenarian Politicians to Retire  | 6:59
 | Jon Stewart Cuts from Billions from Budget in Seconds  | 8:25
 | Will the US Crash the World Economy Again?  | 10:13
 | Segment 2: 10 Ways to Fight Back  | 13:59
 | #1 Go to a Protest  | 15:04
 | #2 Buy Nothing Days  | 17:49
 | #3 Be a Choosy Shopper  | 18:51
 | #4 Go on a Social Media Diet  | 20:52
 | #5 Protect Your Personal Data, Information and Images  | 23:05
 | #6 Cut Back on Online Shopping  | 12:40
 | #7 Say Good-bye to Fast Fashion  |   26:37
 | #8 Don't Wear Logo Gear  | 28:42
 | #9 Be Self Reliant  | 30:09
 | #10 Find Community in Real Life  | 31:19
 | Segment 3: Dementia and Drugs in the White House  | 31:53
 | Lying for Profit  | 32:36
 | Does Trump Believe His Own Lies?  | 34:09
 | Drugs and Diagnoses: The Public Has a Right to Know  | 35:18