Passing the Torch Podcast

America Inc: Is Trump a Socialist?

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. Send it to a friend. Check out @jasperandemilefinance on Instagram for our short form content. And as always, keep that torch lit. #passingthetorch #finance #socialism #capitalism #trump #communism #stocks #economics

The Full Story in Venezuela

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 Venezuelan oil. Leave a review. Send it to a friend. Check out @jasperandemilefinance on Instagram for our short form content. And as always, keep that torch lit. #venezuela #trump #politics #finance #oil #maduro #economics #stocks

We Read Every 2026 Outlook So You Don't Have To...

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 for: our complete 2026 market outlook. We read every major Wall Street forecast—JPMorgan, Goldman, BlackRock, UBS, Wells Fargo, and more—hundreds of pages—and discussed the patterns that we noticed. Leave a review. Send it to a friend. Check out @jasperandemilefinance on Instagram for our short form content. And as always, keep that torch lit. #ai #finance #stocks #trump #passingthetorch #MAGA #politics #banks

Netflix Just Bought Warner Bros! Explained.

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 have become defining features of our economic landscape. Leave a review. Send it to a friend. Check out @jasperandemilefinance on Instagram for our short form content. And as always, keep that torch lit. #economy #trump #genz #netflixwarnerbros #netflixwbd #netflix #wbd #finance #stocks

Why Gold Is Up 57% In 2025 and How GLP-1s Are the Drug of the Future

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 form content. And as always, keep that torch lit. #Gold #GLP1 #Investing #Economics #Ozempic #Wegovy #MarketAnalysis #Finance #EliLilly #WeightLoss