Ep13 - Empires and Economics: Former US Comptroller General on his role in Government, Modern Monetary Theory and the 2024 Election

Episode SummaryOn this episode of The Australian Business Show, David M. Walker joins Nick Stehr to talk about the vital role of the Comptroller General, the parallels between the Roman Empire and the USA, the tragic recent events and their effect on the upcoming US elections*, the threat of the Modern Monetary Theory, and the major government changes that are required.*Please note that this episode was recorded before Joe Biden stepped down from the U.S. Presidential race. Dave Walker is the former Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). He is the founder and CEO of the Comeback America Initiative, and a member of several government and non-profit boards and advisory committees. He is also a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, frequent media commentator, Op-Ed writer, and Congressional witness. Timestamp Segments·       [02:09] What is the Comptroller General?·       [03:58] The challenges of enduring empires.·       [05:31] The upcoming US elections.·       [08:03] Modern Monetary Theory.·       [09:21] What needs to happen next? Notable Quotes·       “We need to learn from history, we need to learn from others, and we need to recognise reality.”·       “The Secret Service should either resign or be fired.”·       “If you don’t charge, don’t do it.”·       “We need to deregulate.” Relevant LinksAmerica in 2040: Still A Superpower? A Pathway to Success.keepingamericagreat.org.https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-m-walker-9a30888/Thanks for tuning in to The Australian Business Show! If you found value in this episode, hit subscribe so we can keep the conversations going — and share it with someone who’d enjoy it.🎥 Want the full conversation? Watch the full episode on YouTube, and check out our other episodes for more in-depth discussions with experts across business, science, and innovation.Let’s connect: nickstehr.comInstagram: Nick StehrLinkedin: Nick Stehr