What was GDP growth (or decline) over the last quarter? GDP fell by .9% which technically puts us in a recession. Moreover, have we been in a recession for along time that has just been papered over? Should the Fed also have the power that it has? Also, come November, let’s look into the crystal…
https://youtu.be/VUBqMnDDVjU This week – does the structure of government really matter? Or is it more about the people who hold elected offices on both sides of the aisle that are causing such challenges? Have we crossed the point of no return around elections where both sides will accept the outcome? We’ll talk about how we…
Today let’s start with the January 6th hearings. In terms of execution – the committee has presented a compelling narrative and evidence that seems very damning for Trump and many of those in his orbit. But has it moved the ball? Do most Americans and specifically Republicans, care? Have the hearings, coupled with the Supreme…
This week let’s talk about the latest numbers and the races. They are both intriguing and conflicting. On the one hand we’re still seeing some economic growth. On the other – Biden is locked in the mid to high 30s when it comes to job approval rating. The other issues have to do with confidence.…
Lots to talk about this week but let’s begin with the recent overturning of Roe vs. Wade in the Supreme Court. Is this a moment that can stem Republican’s prospects in the midterms? At this moment, President Biden is still unpopular and seems to have lost his voice, at a moment when many are looking…
As a business owner, you know that making data-driven decisions is essential to the success of your company. But in order to do so, you first need to understand your target market. This is where market research comes in. Market research is the process of gathering information about consumers and the marketplace. This can include…
This is a serious conversation – Are we a nation of laws? What is the role of the Supreme Court when a new Gallop poll shows that only 26% of respondants say it is still a trustworthy institution? This is astonishing. With new rulings that struck down NY concealed carry restrictions and the overturning of…
It’s the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in for our listeners looking for a bit of historical trivia, but that’s not the focus of today’s episode. Today let’s take a status report on where Congress stands as we move towards the midterm election. Most pundits are predicting enough Republican gains that they will take over…
Unite NY/John Zogby Strategies Voter Empowerment Index While Governor Kathy Hochul could be poised for a solid victory electing her to her current position as New York’s chief executive, voters in New York are not prepared to write her a blank check for the next four years. Their overall mood is bleak, especially about the…
We know that inflation is bad – nobody likes it and today’s numbers show there is not an end in sight. But today, we’re going to focus on the January 6th hearings which began in primetime last night. Let’s focus on the broader question of the public’s trust in government. A new Pew poll reports…