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Jul 16
37m 7s

Trump Fumbles Eptein Files, Crypto Week ...

Matt Aitchison
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Matty A dives into a whirlwind of financial, political, and economic news in this jam-packed episode:


1. CPI, Tariffs & Federal Finances

  • June CPI and core inflation data landed slightly above expectations—hear Matty’s take on what that means for markets.
  • US customs duty collections just hit a record-breaking $100 billion+, flipping a $71 billion deficit in June 2024 to a $26 billion surplus in June 2025. What does this mean for America’s budget—and Trump’s economic playbook?


2. The Fumbled Epstein Files

  • Trump’s “case closed” stance met fierce backlash amid mounting credibility issues. Matty breaks down the bipartisan fallout—including reactions from Bannon, Khanna, Bongino, Owens, and more.
  • Coverage includes the surprising developments around Ghislaine Maxwell and growing congressional pressure


3. Crypto Week in Washington

  • A pivotal week for digital assets: Matty recaps the progress (and setbacks) on the Clarity Act, Genius Act, and CBDC surveillance pushback.
  • Despite legislative hiccups, Matty sees real opportunity forming in crypto as Bitcoin hit all-time highs during “Crypto Week at the White House.”


4. Bold Tax Reform Proposals

  • Trump’s jaw-dropping idea to eliminate property taxes… could it really happen? Matty weighs practical consequences and who would foot the bill.
  • Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene just proposed axing capital gains taxes on personal residences—Matty breaks down the potential winners and losers.


5. America’s Deepening Housing Crisis

  • A new Zillow report: a staggering 4.7 million-home deficit in 2023, even with 1.4 million new units delivered. Why millennials and Gen Z are struggling to get in—and what it means for the future of housing.


Tune in for Matty’s unique blend of bold insights, real-world facts, and inside commentary that cuts through the noise. Whether you’re a trader, investor, homeowner, or policy watcher, you’ll want to stick around until the end.


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