Passing the Torch Podcast

Trump's second term introduces a radical experiment: the federal government taking equity stakes in private companies, launching TrumpRx, and threatening CEOs on Truth Social. We examine whether this represents genuine state capitalism, populism, socialism, or something entirely new—and what it means for markets, the GOP's future, and everyday citizens caught in the middle. Leave a review....

Venezuela sits on the world's largest oil reserves. Nicolas Maduro has just been captured by the US military. We explore how the US dollar and geopolitical maneuvering have shaped the event, what regime change could mean for global energy markets, and whether normalizing relations represents pragmatic realpolitik or a dangerous precedent. Plus, how Wall Street is pricing in what comes next for...

Trump's approval just hit 36%. Republicans are defecting. Discharge petitions are succeeding. MAGA is losing control—and it's happening faster than anyone expected. In this episode, we break down the political crackup in DC: why Mike Johnson can't hold his caucus, why state legislatures are ignoring the White House, and what it all means for 2026. Then we get into what you really came...

We tackle two distinct stories shaping modern America: Netflix's potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and what it reveals about winner-take-all streaming economics, then pivot to the broader K-shaped economy where some Americans thrive while others fall further behind. Two conversations about divergence—one in media, one in society—that illuminate how consolidation and inequality ha...

Gold is up 57% year-to-date, trading at 17x its historical CPI valuation—but is the moment already over? Meanwhile, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are creating the first zero-churn pharmaceutical market, with 1 in 8 Americans already having tried these weight loss medications. Leave a review. Send it to a friend. Check out @jasperandemilefinance on Instagram for our short...

The US economy grew 3.8% last quarter—but 92% of that growth came from AI and data centers. The rest? Barely moving at 0.1%. In this episode, we break down why October 2025 saw the highest job cuts in 20 years AFTER rate cuts, why tariff inflation never materialized (hint: elasticity matters), and how the Mag 7 now controls 40% of the S&P 500. We dive into: ​Why the Fed ignoring AI is a massive pr...

On today's episode of Passing the Torch Podcast, we spent a week researching Palantir. Listen to us break down Palantir's business model, the latest on their stock, and our thoughts on the ethics behind it all. Make sure to leave us a 5 star rating if you enjoyed the episode. Check out @jasperandemilefinance on Instagram for our short form content! If you want to see our research, check it...

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Passing the Torch Podcast Episode 6Discussing the future of politics with Kat Tenbarge, a journalist and reporter at Spitfire News (https://spitfirenews.com/c/about). In this episode of Passing the Torch Podcast we discuss how social media will change election forever. We also discuss the immense opportunity from media savvy politicians and the job market for young Gen Z social media strategists....

Passing the Torch Podcast - Episode #5: Building Billion-Dollar Companies with Julie Wainwright Good morning, and welcome back to the Passing the Torch Podcast! Today is Monday, October 13th, and we have an incredible guest joining us. Over 90% of startups fail within the first five years, yet everyone seems to have a "million-dollar idea" in their pocket. So what separates the ones that...

Passing the Torch Podcast | The Future of Crypto with Christopher Giancarlo "Crypto Dad" This week on Passing the Torch, we're diving deep into the world of cryptocurrency and digital finance with a true industry legend: Christopher Giancarlo, former Chairman of the CFTC and affectionately known as "Crypto Dad" to his hundreds of thousands of followers. We kick off with Fre...

AGI Might Make Humans Useless...Or Not. Robin Hanson on Passing the Torch Podcast Episode #3 In this mind-bending episode, we sit down with renowned economist and futurist Robin Hanson to explore the frontier of artificial general intelligence. What happens when AI matches—and surpasses—human-level cognition? Robin walks us through potential future scenarios, from brain emulations and whole-brain...

MudWtr: https://mudwtr.com/jasperemile Descript: https://get.descript.com/PTT What drives ordinary people to commit extraordinary acts of violence in the name of politics? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with renowned terrorism expert Jessica Stern to unpack the psychology behind political extremism and the rising tide of violence threatening democracies worldwide. Stern, a Harvard lectur...

Welcome to the very first episode of Passing the Torch, the podcast where high school students prove that Gen Z can engage in serious, rigorous intellectual discourse without losing our authenticity. In this inaugural episode, we pull back the curtain and introduce ourselves. You'll meet your hosts as we share our backgrounds, what drives our passion for meaningful conversation, and why we bel...