Millennials are done waiting for the adults in the room to fix the country. Carlos Gomez and award-winning psychotherapist and political candidate Ricky Twiggs Jr. break down why the real crisis is not just politics, but the crushing mix of money, power, tech, and shame that is burning people out.Ricky explains why he capped campaign donations at $100, how corporate money quietly shapes city council decisions, and why data centers may be the next big political and economic flashpoint. He also connects the dots between AI, surveillance, utility costs, environmental damage, and the very real possibility of an AI bubble that could hit retirement accounts, jobs, and the broader economy hard.You’ll discover:

• Why “don’t talk politics” keeps people divided and easier to manipulate
• How data centers can drive up water, electricity, and gas costs while creating noise and light pollution
• Why NDA-driven deals between corporations and local governments should alarm everyone
• What an AI bust could mean for the S&P, 401(k)s, and so-called “too big to fail” tech giants
• How younger generations are rejecting the status quo and running for office themselves

Ricky also shares the personal path that led him from teenage anxiety and business consulting to psychotherapy, addiction counseling, and public service. He talks openly about panic attacks, loneliness, meaning, addiction, the rise of gambling, and why therapists, teachers, and working people need a louder voice in government.And then there’s the bigger question: what kind of country are we building if housing, healthcare, food, and safety all depend on how much money you have? Carlos and Ricky take apart the cruelty baked into the system, from SNAP cuts and medical debt to prison labor, school shootings, and the normalization of fear.Essential listening if you care about politics, mental health, AI, climate, corruption, or what happens when a generation decides it’s finished being told to sit down and shut up.

is an award-winning psychotherapist, licensed counselor, and community advocate based in New Orleans. He works with teenagers and people struggling with addiction, and he has also run for mayor and is exploring future political campaigns focused on grassroots change and healthcare access.