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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 47 MIN

Trump vs. Musk: The Billionaire Budget Brawl

from Bourbon and Rum Podcast · host Kent and Kyle

Duration: 47:49 | Recorded on June 7, 2025S2E17 - This week, things get spirited as the brothers unpack the growing feud between Trump and Musk. Was it inevitable? They debate whether this clash is just a battle of egos or rooted in real policy disagreements—especially around Musk’s frustration with the latest federal spending bill. Cutting through the noise, Kent and Kyle break down the actual numbers behind the budget and deficit, and ask: Do Republican promises of fiscal responsibility ever really materialize? From the “blunt instrument” approach to government efficiency to how AI and drone warfare are redefining global power, this episode explores how our political and technological priorities are reshaping America’s financial future.Show NotesFeatured Cocktails: Coffee with Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, and a Bloody Maria (a Bloody Mary made with mezcal!)Trump-Musk Breakup: A ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly’Fiscal Data Treasury.govThe Social Security Act (Act of August 14, 1935) [H. R. 7260]Congressional Budget OfficeB-2 Spirit

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Duration: 47:49 | Recorded on June 7, 2025S2E17 - This week, things get spirited as the brothers unpack the growing feud between Trump and Musk. Was it inevitable? They debate whether this clash is just a battle of egos or rooted in real policy...

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