Coming Up This Week (Nov 15)
I hope you’re enjoying the weekend. We’re wrapping up a home-improvement project (bathroom remodel) and assembling a basketball hoop. And by “we,” I mean contractors, spouse and kids. I did walk the dog at noon, so I’m doing my part.
Looking ahead, I’m going to write more about inflation this week. I’ve seen a few questions about whether we should be cutting spending or raising taxes to bring down inflation, and I want to address this explicitly.
I’m also going to be talking about inflation, supply-chains, budget reconciliation, and The Deficit Myth throughout the week. On Monday evening, I’ll join three friends to talk about the economic recovery, inflation, why it’s vital to keep moving forward with an agenda that invests in kids, care, and climate. You can register for the event and listen live.
The following day, I’m sitting down for an interview with NowThis. If you’re not familiar, NowThis is the most-watched video news outlet on social media worldwide, averaging about 2 billion views monthly. They produce great content, breaking down important issues into easily digestible videos. We’ll be focusing on inflation, supply-chains, and the Build Back Better agenda.
On Thursday, I’m joining Alyssa Milano to talk about my book (and more) on her podcast, Sorry, Not Sorry. I’m not sure when the episode will air (we’re pre-recording), but I’ll be back with an update when it’s available.
Now I’ve got to run to Lowe’s because the contractor just informed me that he forgot to order the faucet I picked out two weeks ago. 🙃
While you are at Lowe’s, ask the manager if they are still selling the cancer causing Roundup.
I just today listened to your chat with Micheal Moore on his Podcast - Rumble. I wish there were more people in public life with the same grip on the facts as you both. I could hear the exasperation in his voice which I’m sure is shared by not only yourself but the listeners there and subscribers here too. I honestly think there is now only one thing which *might* stand a chance of making the powers that be see sense, if only a modicum, and that is people power. A huge opportunity was missed last year during and after the George Floydd/BLM nationwide protests. There was no follow up demands. Nobody to negotiate for real, tangible, policy changes. No leadership. So politicians could get away with paying lip service : taking the knee in photo ops etc. Then what? Zilch, that’s what. There must be a leader, or leaders, to step up now and call the people onto the streets. The so-called “progressives” of the “Squad” have shown themselves to be incapable of doing this, too fond of their careers it seems. So much for “bring the ruckass”.
If thousands, not hundreds like the Sunrise Kids, camped outside Manchin’s boat, or the Capitol, more would join. If they can’t make it they could do the same at their own State Capitols. The politicians need to be reminded who is their boss and it’s not the donors or lobbyists.
Power concedes nothing without demands.
J.