Iran, Ukraine, Israel, a primary shock in California — the map looked like it was burning everywhere at once. Barbara and Susan stop counting the fires and name the arsonist: one imperial machine, and a president who won't take the bait.
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For decades America managed decline. Now a new spirit is emerging—one focused on solving problems, rebuilding communities, and reviving the principles that built the nation.
In this episode of Promethean Action's Saturday night class, aired on July 26th, 2025, Brian Lantz discusses the significant economic transformations under President Trump. Key topics include the development of a comprehensive technology stack for various industries, the $550 billion US-Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement, big capital investments, and the reindustrialization of America. The episode also highlights the Trump administration's transparency, workforce development, and the role of AI and robotics in boosting productivity. Tune in to understand the economic strategies behind Trump's policies and their impact on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:48 Trump's Economic Policies and Achievements
04:52 US-Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement
10:40 Addressing Domestic Issues: Crime and Homelessness
14:36 Financing Economic Recovery
21:20 Energy and Innovation Summits
29:28 AI and Robotics in Manufacturing
45:06 The Role of Human Creativity in Economics
52:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Every leading astronomer in Europe tried to find the lost asteroid Ceres with statistics. Every one failed. An unknown 24-year-old, Carl Gauss, found it from 41 days of data — by refusing to calculate and insisting on principle. Bruce Director on why that method is the cure for the age of AI.
What can the human mind do that a machine cannot? Bruce Director's 2005 essay on Kepler, republished as a pedagogical exercise for a new golden age.
No class this Memorial Day weekend. A short note on the origins of the holiday, a thank you to our supporters, and a look at next Saturday — Bruce Director returns.
The centuries-long fight over tuning, the British- and Wall Street-funded "American sound" that hollowed out our culture, and why the renaissance Trump is unleashing has to start with classical music.
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