Markets, Mandates, and the Machinery of Power

Screens, Stories, and the Struggle for Truth

What does it take to stand on the front lines of history, armed only with a microphone, a camera, and the courage to tell the truth? In this episode of the Wall Street to Washington Podcast, host Jonathan Gamez sits down with Savanah Hernandez: independent reporter, TPUSA contributor, and one of the boldest young voices in conservative media. All the way from covering Hong Kong protests and Antifa riots to exposing chaos at the southern border, Savanah has built her reputation on capturing the stories many legacy outlets ignore, as well as paying the price through censorship, bans, and de-platforming. In this episode, we also explore the rise of independent journalism as both an act of courage and an act of entrepreneurship. Savanah and Jonathan unpack the economics of influence, the realities of building a media brand outside Big Tech, and how storytelling itself has become capital in the battle for cultural power. We also explore her personal journey from faith to heritage to conviction, and how they’ve made her a fearless critic of the narratives shaping America today. And in the final segment, the discussion sharpens on Donald Trump’s proposed “Big Beautiful Bill.” Together, Jonathan and Savanah ask: is this fiscal conservatism, populist pragmatism, or a dangerous flirtation with big-government economics? If you care about the future of media freedom, the economics of influence, or the conservative fight to defend truth in the digital age, this is definitely an episode you can’t afford to miss. Business Inquiries & Collaboration: wallstreet.washington@gmail.com

Markets, Mandates, and the Machinery of Power

What happens when you mix conservative politics, entrepreneurial grit, and the unapologetic mindset of a culture warrior raised in Gen Z’s battleground? In this episode of the Wall Street to Washington Podcast, host Jonathan Gamez sits down with Joel DelRosario, entrepreneur and strategist for an unfiltered conversation about the war for truth in an age of noise. His sharp takes on platform economics and institutional control, where Joel brings a fresh but fierce perspective on what it takes to lead in today’s broken political and cultural system. Within this episode, we dissect the careful balance between principle and profit, challenge the emotional impulse dominating Gen Z activism, and confront the deeper issue: is today’s conservative movement thinking deeply enough, or just reacting quickly enough? We also dive into the economic and political consequences of “The Big Beautiful Bill,” the illusion of parallel economies, and how political theater is monetized by influencers who’ve learned how to sell dissent. If you’re interested in the intersection of faith, finance, and the future of American conservatism, this episode will challenge you, sharpen you, and shift your thinking. Business Inquiries & Collaboration: wallstreet.washington@gmail.com

Tracks, Triumph, and Turning Point: Olympian Anthony Watson

What does it take to represent Jamaica at the Winter Olympics… and then join the front lines of America's cultural and political battles?In this raw, revealing episode of the Wall Street to Washington Podcast, host Jonathan Gamez sits down with Anthony Watson, the first skeleton racer to represent Jamaica at the Olympics. From defying the odds as an independent athlete to becoming a contributor for Turning Point USA, Anthony’s story is about grit, faith, and a fearless leap into conservative activism.Within this episode, we unpack the deeper values behind elite athleticism, discipline, resilience, individualism, and how those same values drive Watson’s political convictions. Together, we break down the culture war in sports, the controversy around certain athletes, and the corporate world’s obsession with "woke" endorsements.And in the final stretch: we tackle Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”, asking the question most conservatives won’t. Can a movement rooted in small government stand behind massive federal spending?If you're drawn to Olympic underdog stories, cultural politics, or the rising voices shaping the next generation of conservatism—this episode is one you won’t forget. Business Inquiries & Collaboration: wallstreet.washington@gmail.com

Algorithms, Airwaves, and American Power

Welcome to another episode of the Wall Street to Washington Podcast, hosted by Jonathan Gamez, a 17-year-old entrepreneur and conservative voice breaking down the powerful forces shaping America’s economy and politics. In this third installment, we examine two towering figures of the modern right whose influence spans beyond elections into the realms of infrastructure, ideology, and information: Peter Thiel and Tucker Carlson. Peter Thiel, billionaire investor and architect of the surveillance-capital revolution, isn’t just funding Republican campaigns — he’s engineering the digital scaffolding of the next conservative state. Backing initiatives like Project 2025 and outfitting U.S. immigration with Palantir’s AI-powered platforms, Thiel is redrawing the lines between Silicon Valley and the federal government. But can America survive on code alone? Meanwhile, Tucker Carlson, freshly unbound from legacy media, is wielding his microphone like a sword. As Trump’s third term unfolds, Carlson’s hardline takes on foreign policy, populist purity tests, and the future of the Republican coalition have splintered the movement’s base. His confrontations with establishment figures like Ted Cruz show that even within MAGA, media power is the new kingmaker. We dig deep into polling data, campaign finance disclosures, government tech contracts, and ideological fractures to understand what happens when algorithms and airwaves become the new weapons of political power. This is the real conversation at the frontier of business, governance, and the new conservative elite.

Venture, Voters, and the Vice Presidency

Welcome back to the Wall Street to Washington Podcast, hosted by Jonathan Gamez — the 17-year-old entrepreneur and unapologetic conservative voice decoding the new architecture of American power. In this second episode, we spotlight two rising giants of the New Right: Vice President J.D. Vance and entrepreneur-turned-ideologue Vivek Ramaswamy. J.D. Vance has gone from bestselling author to second-in-command under President Trump. His populist economic vision, tariffs, antitrust action, and institutional tax reform are rattling traditional conservative economics and reshaping what it means to be “pro-business” in the America First era. Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy is weaponizing Wall Street. With over $2 billion in assets under management at Strive, he’s taking on ESG, Big Tech, and even Bitcoin policy from inside the system. Once a presidential contender, now a boardroom warrior, Vivek is building the financial playbook for nationalist conservatism. What happens when venture capital meets populist politics? How do Vance and Vivek redefine the rules of power—and what does that mean for the future of American businesses? This is the real conversation at the cutting edge of ideology, investment, and the future of the right.