The Mike Madison Show

W 7.2.25 The New Republican: Big Government and Central Planning

Trump has sold the GOP on his One Massive Spending Bill. And just like that, the GOP and MAGA are cheering for Big Government spending and Central Planning from DC. Some even want ONE MAN to run the whole show with no checks or balances.
This is the new Republican Party.

Th 6.26.25 Who is the Real Trump? / Have Tariffs Saved America?

JD Vance says tariffs saved America. Scott Bessent says we'll grow our way out of the debt. I wouldn't bet on it. Where are we now financially?
Is Trump really a PEACE and LOVE guy?
Why is Congress pushing so hard for the states to bend the knee to AI?

W 6.25.25 It Took 8.5 years, But People Are Getting There

This show hit the airwaves with a wildly UN-popular take on foreign affairs. Today, maybe people are catching on.
The "War", what was it good for? A "victory" in an event started with lies?

Th 6.19.25 A Small Chance for Peace? / Our Greatest Ally!

It's always hard to get the truth when war breaks out. But, is it possible things aren't going well for the ones who started it?
Trump calls the PM of Israel "every day". Says he's a "good man". Is this the official MAGA position?

W 6.18.25 Trump's New War - Why Are People Surprised?

MAGA is trying to cope with Dear Leader stoking a new middle east war. His speeches were all about the opposite. But his actions the first time around should've been noticed instead.
MAGA grifters and simps are struggling to make it all OK. Luckily, many in MAGA aren't buying it.

Th 6.12.25 Am I WRONG?

A listener gave a review of the prior day's show.
How can a show about Constitutional principles be so triggering to a conservative audience? Maybe the "principles" part is too much?

W 6.11.25 Marching/Protesting/Rioting Towards a Police State

The protests, riots and looting - along with the heavy government response - will lead to only one thing...a police state in America. They are using the "crisis" and putting in place all the tools they need. And Americans are cheering it on. For now.

Th 6.5.25 Our AI Future - Should We Worry? / Team Trump Says No Real Cuts Needed!

A few more fun facts on Palantir, our new digital overseer!
Is AI going to wreck the US workers' future, or is it just hype?
Team Trump says we don't need any real cuts to government - we're gonna GROW our way out of the debt mess! (But we have to borrow to stoke the growth)

W 6.4.25 AI, AI, Oh?! Tech Bros to Data Farm Americans

Trump taps Palantir to make the US government more "efficient". A deep state created company to help the feds keep tabs on us. What could possibly go wrong?

Th. 5.29.25 Too Many "Conformists" / A Society on the Edge? / Bitcoin Has Totally Sold Out

Studies show that most people willing to conform to the crowd - even if they know it's wrong. Be a Non-Conformist.
Economic Truths are rare in partisan politics. A look at gas prices and oil production.
Bitcoin conference a Who's Who of politicians and Wall Street. Bitcoin profits are up, but Bitcoins mission is dying.