On Wealth and Progress
Balanced commentary on economics, politics and current events for a better future
Episodes
27 episodes
Trump, Mamdani & an Exceptional Thanksgiving
Is America still exceptional or has the idea been rewritten? In this episode, we break down why “American exceptionalism” has become a political fault line, how the far-left and traditional Democrats now view the country differently,...
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Episode 27
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10:08
What killed housing’s long golden age?
In this episode, we look at why housing feels so expensive today and what really ended the Long Golden Age of homeownership. You’ll hear why new ideas like 50-year mortgages, portable mortgages, and teaser-rate home loans are getting so much at...
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Episode 26
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10:21
The Affordability Crisis
This Episode breaks down why prices feel high, why home costs keep hurting young people, and how years of money printing pushed us into an “affordability crisis.” We look at how Biden’s inflation helped re-elect Donald Trump, why the same issue...
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Episode 25
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13:31
Did Xi Trap Trump in a Trade TACO?
In this episode of On Wealth & Progress, Todd Sheets breaks down one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics in U.S. policy President Trump’s new tariffs on China and what they really mean for America’s future.You’l...
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Episode 24
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11:53
Zohran Mamdani And The Long Arc Of Socialism
The Democratic Party is at a crossroads. In this video we dig into the split between the socialist wing (led by figures like Zohran Mamdani, AOC and Bernie Sanders) and the more center-capitalist wing that defined the party through the Clinton ...
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Episode 23
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16:54
Trump vs. The Blue Cities
Is Trump’s Military Deployment an Authoritarian Power Grab or Just Law Enforcement?In this episode, Todd breaks down the controversial deployment of federal troops under President Trump to cities like Los Angeles, Portland, Chicag...
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Episode 22
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15:40
Hostages and Hope (?) in the Middle East
Israel–Hamas Ceasefire: Hope, History, and What Comes NextLast Friday’s ceasefire brought Israel’s long nightmare one step closer to peace with the release of the final hostages and cautious optimism spreading across the region.
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Episode 21
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11:01
Is Gold $4K A Canary In The Gold Mine?
Gold Hits $4,000 – What Does It Really Mean?Gold just hit $4,000 an ounce for the first time in history. But what is the market trying to tell us?In this episode, Todd Sheets breaks down the ec...
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Episode 20
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16:04
Housing’s Long Golden Age
Why Housing Worked for 100 Years (Before It All Went Wrong)This podcast takes you on a walk down memory lane to explore why America’s housing market worked so well for a century and what changed.Inspired by a recent Wall Street ...
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Episode 19
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16:17
Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel and Free Speech
Charlie Kirk Assassination Fallout: Free Speech, Violence & Media Firestorm What happened after Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination shocked the nation perhaps even more than the murder itself. From Jimmy Kimm...
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Episode 18
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11:19
What The Hell Is Going On In Our Country?
What’s happening in America right now? Rising violence, political polarization, and deep cultural divides have many asking: What the hell is going on here?In this video, we look at today’s events from high-profile assassinations and soc...
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Episode 17
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12:41
What Happened To Housing?
In this episode, Todd Sheets dives into the wild rise and fall of the U.S. housing market—from Peter Lynch’s advice to “buy a home before stocks” to the 2008 housing crash and today’s affordability crisis. 🏠📉Viewers will learn:W...
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Episode 16
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10:23
Are We In A Market Bubble?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just shook America with breaking engagement news but what does that have to do with the stock market? In this episode, we connect pop culture headlines with real financial lessons, digging into whether today’s bull...
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Episode 15
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13:08
Understanding Market Bubbles
Todd retired in his early 40s not because of luck, but because of one investing strategy most people overlook.In this video, he breaks down the powerful lessons from two of the worst stock market bubbles in history the 1929 crash ...
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Episode 14
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16:41
Is Mr. Market Getting A Bit Bubbly?
Markets rallied after July’s inflation report even though CPI rose 2.7% and core inflation 3.1%, both above the Fed’s target. Meanwhile, a new crypto IPO, “Bullish,” doubled in a single day. Are we seeing signs of another speculative bubble?
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Episode 13
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14:34
The Secret Money Trick Everyone Should Know!
Money makes money, and the money that money makes, makes more money. Today, Todd shows how a small change in the growth rate (2.2% vs 3.8%) can flip the script on income, savings, and freedom. We run simple, clear examples so you can see the ga...
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Episode 12
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13:32
Who Really Controls the Economy? The Fed’s Hidden Power
In this episode of On Wealth and Progress, Todd Sheets dives into the Federal Reserve’s real impact on our economy. Are we asking the wrong questions about the Fed?We explore: ✔ Why the Fed focuses on short-term rates a...
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21:13
Will The AI Revolution Change America Forever?
This episode delves into the reasons behind the shift from a laissez faire system to FDR's New Deal during the Great Depression. Drawing parallels to the Artificial Intelligence Revolution, it examines lessons from history. The discussion inclu...
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Episode 10
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13:55
Can We Really Trust Experts With AI Rules?
This podcast explores the question of whether we should approach ai with expert regulation, or consumer choice. The discussion considers the future of ai policy, and a light touch of government oversight. What is the better path forward for inn...
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Episode 9
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13:20
Will AI Take Over The World or Make It A Better Place?
What if the real threat to America’s future isn’t AI itself, but how we handle it?In this first episode of Todd Sheets’ new AI series, we explore the growing divide in U.S. politics over artificial intelligence, what China is do...
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Episode 8
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24:07
Socialism in NYC: What It Means for the Democratic Party?
What happened to the Democratic Party? In this video, Todd Sheets explores the shift from Bill Clinton’s pro-business success to today’s rising socialist wing, highlighted by Zohran Mamdani’s NYC victory. Learn why policies like extreme minimum...
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Episode 7
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21:20
Israel’s Iran Strike: Trump & Netanyahu’s 60-Day Countdown
What pushed Israel and the U.S. to hit Iran’s nuclear sites?Todd Sheets walks you through the fast-moving timeline from the Abraham Accords to the final bunker-buster bombs and why a 60-day deadline mattered.You’ll learn:<...
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Episode 6
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27:54
Is Immigration Really to Blame? What the Data Actually Shows
In this episode of On Wealth and Progress, Todd Sheets takes a hard look at the real causes of America’s most pressing challenges, economic stagnation, massive debt, and the rise of China’s Communist Party. With immigration protest...
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Episode 5
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21:11
America’s Foreign Policy Reset: Lessons, Frameworks, and Today’s Global Challenges
In this episode of On Wealth and Progress, Todd Sheets continues the discussion on America’s evolving role in the world—looking at the key lessons learned after Vietnam and Iraq, outlining a practical framework for defining allies and enemies, ...
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20:57
Can We Fix America’s Foreign Policy Mess?
In this episode of On Wealth and Progress, Todd Sheets explores how America’s foreign policy became more complicated and more divided than ever before. As the U.S. navigates diplomacy with Russia, trade with China, and concerns over Iran’s nucl...
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Episode 3
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17:16