The Trendaddy (formerly The McFuture)

A less tariffying way to bring manufacturing back to the US.

Europe just signed a monumental trade deal with the US and agreed to 15% tariffs while the US pays 0%. Why is this not the slam dunk that it seems? Watch.

No matter what you do today, read #5 NOW!

What's the deeper truth & philosophy behind Trump's focus on manufacturing & tariffs? Get all charts & deep dives in The Trendaddy newsletter at https://stevefaktor.com/

Does Trump have a plan for manufacturing? Can it deliver the results America needs?

If manufacturing comes back, will jobs follow? A definitive answer right here.

The definitive answer to how much manufacturing we can bring back to America with lots of great charts and analysis.

Can America just make high value goods and leave the other junk to the rest of the world? The answer is hard as steel.

The US military is in trouble & it's the biggest reason we're talking about manufacturing in America and tariffs right now.

In this first of a 9-part series on manufacturing, I explain the 2 strings holding up the entire US economy

From https://stevefaktor.com You won't believe what hackers just uncovered...or maybe you will. Read more at STEVE FAKTOR

From https://stevefaktor.com Americans’ perceptions of reality are wildly off. I noted in the video that a big reason is media narratives. But it’s not the only reason. Let’s break down the five big reasons reality is distorted and apply them to some of our biggest misperceptions. Read more at STEVE FAKTOR

When it comes to climate change, things aren’t as dire as they seem. Three reasons not to panic:

What if healthcare isn't a market commodity or human right, but something else..? Follow as Steve Faktor rates which trends will shape your future and which won't. Get all charts & analyses in The Trendaddy newsletter at https://SteveFaktor.com

Sneak peak at the future of The McFuture

the world's greatest nonpartisan debate analysis with surprise ending

What does the Google Gemini AI debacle reveal about the company, the future of AI, and ourselves?

HUGE revelations from Tucker Carlson's interview of Vladimir Putin that might make you wonder, "Are we the baddies?"

https://youtu.be/mgOHTkhJwXA Notice how quickly we went from “We’re just criticizing Israel’s policies!” to celebrating executions of Jews and bombing synagogues. Hamas’s barbaric terrorist attack not only exposed Israel’s fragility, but a global network of antisemitism in academia, media, and our very own friendships. The veil has been lifted. We’re in a Roger Waters wet dream, where he can finally slay Jews and stop milking 50-year-old songs. This episode takes on many of the lost narratives the media won’t dare touch, including: 00:00:00 Why The Deafening Silence, "Friends" and Neighbors? 00:14:55 Donny Deutsch & The Silence of Corporations 00:18:14 The Socialist Macro-Aggressors 00:22:32 Larry Summers & The Ivy League Terror Cells 00:29:56 Three Drivers of Malignant College Leftism 00:32:45 (1) Decolonization 00:38:44 (2) Intersectionality 00:41:43 (3) Demoralization & The KGB 00:47:55 Media Complicity 00:51:32 Jonathan Rosenthal on Moral Equivalency 00:52:45 Dumb & Dahmer: Hamas's Mission (Golda Meir, Sam Harris, Casey Neistat & Ami Horowitz) 01:01:11 Jared Kushner on The Perils of Negotiating with Palestine 01:07:03 Reluctant Conquerors & Noble Victims 01:11:10 What to do with Terror Sympathizers? 01:14:42 Democratic Cleansing 01:16:35 About Colonialism... (featuring Ike Saul) 01:25:27 The Iran Hack 01:33:26 How America Made Iran 01:34:43 How Israel Made Hamas 01:37:52 The Problem With Weaponizing Extremism 01:43:50 Israel's Three Options 01:49:07 More Guns!! 01:50:01 The Shocking Power of X (Twitter) & Corruption of Corporate Media 01:54:20 Conspiracies & Reruns If you enjoy this, please support the show on Patreon & get tons of member exclusives!  Also please give a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Really helps with visibility. Share & subscribe on: YouTube, iTunes,  Spotify,  Google,  Stitcher,  TuneIn, RSS

10 radical ideas for reinventing CNN & saving dying cable TV news networks.

From https://stevefaktor.com The ONE TREND that will decide future of humanity is buried deep inside a conspiracy theory whose name we dare not speak. Read more at STEVE FAKTOR

Why the real problem with Bud Light's Dylan Mulvaney trans influencer campaign is...Hannibal Lecter.

What do Netflix, Google, ChatGPT, New York Times, and Chipotle have in common? Open hacks. A devious little mind trick that makes us feel special and gets us to buy more.

From https://stevefaktor.com 7 Ways To Survive Twitter, 4 Building Blocks For Successful Communities & 100% free of Elon love or hate! Read more at STEVE FAKTOR

Taking on all our ill-conceived flavors of socialism — private college, housing & mortgages, crypto, crazy Fed incompetence, and much much more.

Steve mud-wrestles "effective altruism" & "long-termism" to conjure a novel, sane & entertaining take on these bastard children of philanthropy.

America's newest superhero, BankMan & his sidekick, Math Girl are here to save us. When business and satire are indistinguishable, THIS is the FTX you need.

From https://stevefaktor.com Business breakdowns of the movie industry, medicalizing America, ungrateful billionaires, conspiracies, & of course Rotten Tomatoes. Read more at STEVE FAKTOR

Facebook Zombies, AI Masters, Persuasion Paradox & Doomed Millennials

From https://stevefaktor.com BIG revelations about the forces tearing America apart & clues on what might bring it together. Read more at STEVE FAKTOR

From https://stevefaktor.com It turns out there's a huge loophole in #DEI...and everyone's in on it, except YOU! A must-watch episode. Read more at STEVE FAKTOR

From https://stevefaktor.com How good intentions of the Climate Change NARRATIVE create AWFUL policies that HURT the environment. A tasty sampling. Read more at STEVE FAKTOR

Why #workfromhome is not what you think. Careful what you wish for. A tour-de-force on the #futureofwork.

Recovering finance executive's unconventional & philosophical take on the crypto narrative

Everything is stupid and stupendous, all at once. Is this a recipe for recession? If so, how serious? Your answers, delivered delightfully & irreverently.

A crafty secret enemy has co-opted Western media & citizens to sabotage our energy independence & succeeded!

Seven reasons economists were dead wrong about inflation, energy prices, and so much more.

Are the scary conspiracies about Klaus Schwab, his World Economic Forum, Davos & The Great Reset true? Wrong question!

Deep thoughts & deep laughs on how & why this war ends—and the surprising role of salami!

Russia's Ukraine invasion is also the story of American conspiracy, propaganda, and corruption...that isn't being told. What happens when a natural skeptic discovers that conspiracy and propaganda now live in plain sight? He finds exposure is a brilliant disguise.

As Putin & Russia attack Ukraine, Steve Faktor confronts uncomfortable truths about power, patriotism & his own identity as a Ukrainian-American immigrant. A tour-de-force. Truly one of the best episodes of The McFuture – and on this subject.

Is the demise of #Facebook’s #metaverse a sign that The Matrix is just a movie — and Steve is just another sci-fi dork? This episode explores what the real path to The Matrix demands. Hint: it's not #VR.

A great set of rants about work, corporate, startup &academia grievances & how to fix them all! …or keep them from making you crazy

A reckless romp through the perverse economics of the metaverse, bugs, inflation, crypto, green energy & much more!

https://youtu.be/llhhTQWI19w Can the new University of Austin, based on principles of free speech, and founded by famous liberal academics and journalists, disrupt academia? A short episode on what it will take to disrupt education and the college crime syndicate. Watch the video version here and please subscribe to the YouTube channel. If you enjoy this, please like/share/review/comment/subscribe on: YouTube, iTunes,  Spotify,  Google,  Stitcher,  TuneIn, RSS Support on Patreon for tons of member exclusives & pre-releases, including brand new member-only episode, Critical Race Weary!

How The 4As of Reciprocity will help YOU conquer a world of weak allies

Why MLK's famous quote was wrong, secret of the booming Allyship Industry & our last source of reliable allies.

Peek at the 15 sneaky tactics establishment institutions use to protect status quo Patreon member exclusive episode.

Can you resurrect a dying brand built on TWO MASSIVE LIES? Why Victoria's Secret is about to learn the hard way.

A deep, funny take on a dangerous trend: our # of close friends is PLUMMETING, especially men. WHY?? Steve explores 4 big reasons & how to salvage this titanic trend.