It's A Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky

It's a Numbers Game: Can an Independent Save Politics? Medicare for All, Taxes & Anti-Corruption Clash

Can an independent candidate break America’s two-party system? Ryan sits down with Nebraska congressional candidate Austin Ahlman for a wide-ranging discussion on healthcare, Social Security, wealth taxes, corporate power, immigration, and the growing frustration with establishment politics. Austin shares his personal story of growing up in a working-class Nebraska family, explains why he’s running outside the Republican and Democratic parties, and outlines his vision for tackling monopolies, lowering costs, and reforming government. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It's a Numbers Game: AI Regulation Showdown: Privacy, Chatbots, Data Centers & Big Tech Power

Is artificial intelligence moving too fast? In this conversation, Ryan sits down with Amy Kremer of Humans First to tackle one of the biggest questions facing America: who controls AI — the people or Big Tech? The discussion dives into AI regulation, privacy concerns, chatbot risks, data collection, national security, and the growing influence of AI companies on politics and everyday life. They break down major concerns surrounding AI-powered relationships, medical and legal AI tools, data centers, consumer privacy, surveillance fears, and whether government oversight is needed before advanced AI systems are released to the public. The conversation also explores AI's impact on children, parents, elections, jobs, and America's competition with China. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It's a Numbers Game: The Truth About AI Data Centers: Electricity Costs, Water Use & Local Impact

Are AI data centers making your electricity bill more expensive? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Axios tech reporter Maria Curie to break down the growing debate surrounding AI infrastructure and the real-world impact of massive data center expansion. They discuss rising energy costs, water consumption concerns, tax subsidies, local community effects, environmental questions, and whether AI growth is moving faster than regulators can keep up. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It's a Numbers Game: Data Centers, China & AI: What They’re Not Telling You

Are AI data centers the future of America — or are taxpayers being asked to fund another massive experiment? In this episode, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the growing controversy surrounding AI infrastructure, Kevin O’Leary’s comments on China and data centers, and why communities across America are pushing back. Plus, Riverside County Sheriff and California gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco joins the show to discuss California’s affordability crisis, immigration policy, housing, crime, energy costs, and the future of AI and data center expansion.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It's a Numbers Game: Is NYC Heading for Financial Collapse? The Truth About Mamdani’s Budget

On this episode, Ryan sits down with New York Post columnist Seth Barron to break down New York City’s controversial new budget, the growing pension crisis, teacher union power, and the long-term risks of progressive economic policies. Barron explains why claims that NYC “eliminated” its deficit may be misleading, how pension payments are being pushed into the future, and why taxpayers across New York could ultimately be forced to foot the bill. The conversation also dives into government spending, declining school enrollment, union influence, affordable housing policy, and the broader political themes explored in Barron’s book Weaponized: The Left’s Capture and Destruction of America’s Sacred Institutions [https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Weaponized-Capture-Destruction-Americas-Institutions/dp/1630062693]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.