3 chapters across the catalog
A discussion regarding the disconnect between official economic reports and the lived experience of the audience. After noticing a decline in donation patterns following a newsletter blast, feedback from listeners consistently cited being "broke" despite claims from the Joe Biden administration that the economy is booming.
PayPal Deplatforming, No Agenda Newsletter Backlash
A recent newsletter addressing a mass exodus of donors from PayPal sparked significant backlash due to the use of the term "virtue signalers." While the initial analysis suggested donors were making a political statement, feedback from listeners indicated many were actually protecting themselves from a rumored $2,500 fine for spreading misinformation. PayPal has since walked back the proposed policy, but the show experienced a notable drop in sustaining donations.
The hosts offer their condolences following the sudden passing of Patrick "Pat" Fonda Elst, who provided high-end financial newsletters to the show through producer Trev Merkin. They express sympathy for his wife, Agnes, and acknowledge his role as a valuable information source for the program's financial analysis.
