The moment regular people decide they’re done being treated like an afterthought, politics changes fast. We start with a straight talk challenge to government that shields itself with bloated budgets, hush-hush NDAs, and insider protection, and we frame it in plain terms: if the rules apply to taxpayers, they should apply to lawmakers and local leaders too. Accountability is not revenge. It’s a reckoning that sets things right.

Then I’m joined by economist and Republican Liberty Caucus leader Mike Tremont for a wide-angle look at US foreign policy and the real price tag of war. We dig into Iran, why burden sharing matters, and why America can’t keep acting like it’s responsible for every fight on the planet. Mike breaks down how alliances should work, why wealthy partners in key regions need to carry more of the load, and what leverage actually looks like when oil routes and the Strait of Hormuz are on the line.

We also take on a question most shows dodge: how much of our military posture is driven by corporate risk, especially with Taiwan and advanced semiconductor chips. If the US is expected to protect critical supply chains, should manufacturers keep betting on geopolitical flashpoints, or should we rebuild high-end production at home? We close with hard lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan, a sober warning about ground troops, and a practical case for negotiation backed by strength.

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