HeyJaredGetting it Right - Rick Wagner
A historical and strategic analysis of today’s political, economic, and geopolitical fault lines. From city budgets to global deterrence, this podcast focuses on power, incentives, and accountability—because systems don’t fail randomly, they fail predictably.
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When the Foundations Erode (opens the original)
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From Afghanistan and the return of the Taliban to crime, education, and cultural conflict at home, this episode looks at what happens when the foundations of a society begin to weaken. Rick Wagner examines personal responsibility, moral authority, family, and the lessons of history—and asks what holds a civilization together when those supports begin to disappear.
Judgment Under Pressure: Murder Trials and Modern War (opens the original)
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How do we judge responsibility—in a courtroom or on the world stage? Rick Wagner examines the Lindsay Clancy case, explaining the distinctions among murder, manslaughter, and criminal responsibility when severe mental illness is at issue. He then turns to Pete Hegseth’s leadership and the debate over military readiness, lethality, and social priorities. Russian provocations and Iran’s economic troubles round out a conservative assessment of how legal standards, institutional decisions, and natio
The State of Texas and the Fragile Republic (opens the original)
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Rick Wagner examines the Texas Senate race, questioning recent polling and candidate viability before turning to broader concerns about debt, regulation, and America’s economic competitiveness. He also discusses the strategic importance of AI and robotics, rising tensions with Russia, Ukraine’s manpower challenges, and the growing threat posed by increasingly aligned U.S. adversaries.
Economic Shifts and the Modern Labor Landscape (opens the original)
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Radio host Rick Wagner discusses the economic challenges facing Iran and Cuba, suggesting that these authoritarian regimes maintain control by suppressing their populations despite long-term sanctions. He explores China’s growing global influence, noting how its support for these nations serves to distract and stretch United States military resources. Shifting to domestic issues, Wagner examines the realities of inflation, explaining that while the rate of increase may slow, prices remain high a
Forecasting the Fallout: Why the News Repeats Itself and What Happens When Expectations Outpace Opportunity (opens the original)
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Synopsis In this episode, Rick Wagner dives deep into the underlying mechanics of history, challenging the idea that the repetitive nature of our modern news cycle is just a coincidence. Moving past simple predictions, Rick explores the science of forecasting social and political cycles through the lens of cliodynamics—a field pioneered by evolutionary biologist and complexity researcher Peter Turchin. The conversation centers on the critical concept of "elite overproduction," explaining how soc
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