On Wealth and Progress
Balanced commentary on economics, politics and current events for a better future
Podcasting since 2025 • 41 episodes
On Wealth and Progress
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Navigating the Strait of Hormuz
As the conflict with Iran enters its third week, the situation remains both impactful and uncertain.While significant damage has been done to Iran’s leadership and military, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created real economic p...
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Episode 41
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Attack on Iran - History and Historic Opportunity
In this episode, Todd breaks down a question many people are asking right now:Why would a president who promised to end “forever wars” risk a new military conflict?To answer that, we have to look at history.For nearly two c...
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Episode 40
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The War and the State of the Union Speech
Was this State of the Union speech political theater… or a strategic turning point?The morning after the address, major outlets framed it as long on patriotism and short on policy. Some critics said it lacked empathy. Others dismissed it...
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Episode 39
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Of Chessboards, AI, and Player Pianos
Two hundred years ago, Adam Smith warned us about the “man of system” — the person who believes he can move society like pieces on a chessboard.Today, that warning feels more relevant than ever.In this episode, Todd breaks down Da...
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Episode 38
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