We are living in the greatest period in human history, a period of massive technological

and economic advancement, never in our history have we been so close to a world where we

can live truly free and independent lives.

But here's the thing, there are those with money, power and influence who would rather

see you dependent on them and the system they created, a system designed to keep you comfortable,

apathetic and distracted.

We believe the road to true independence doesn't come through political elections or senseless

regulation, but rather in maximizing the empowerment of the individual.

If you feel the same way they get ready, my name is Jason Stapleton.

Welcome to Wealth, Power and Influence.

Oh boy, welcome back everybody.

Happy Monday to you.

We're a little late getting the show started today because I was talking about how much

I hate cats.

The pre-show is actually pretty funny sometimes.

We get off on some weird places.

Sometimes it would be better if we broadcast the pre-show as well or did a show where we

really had nothing planned and I just look at news articles and we just start talking

about them back and forth because we had an interesting conversation to start off with

about the existential meaning of life and what constitutes, what are you here for?

We went down some rabbit holes, man, some stuff that we really are, is both entertaining

and interesting and then we started talking about how much I hate cats and Kevin Pollock

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