The Financial Guys Podcast | April 23, 2025 Recap
In this week’s episode of The Financial Guys Podcast, Mike Sperrazza, Mike Lomas, and Glenn Wiggle cover a wild range of political, economic, and cultural issues—from the state of education and immigration to everyday frustrations with bureaucracy and broken systems. As usual, no punches are pulled and nothing is off-limits.
El Salvador & the Democrat Disconnect
The hosts open with commentary on U.S. Democrats meeting with controversial figures in El Salvador, questioning how far the party has drifted and why many lifelong Democrats are fleeing to independent status. Florida alone has seen tens of thousands abandon the party this year.
The Decline of Public Education
From Kathy Hochul’s proposed school phone bans to the bloated Department of Education, the hosts dive into the core issue: education has declined while bureaucracy has exploded. They call out how ineffective federal oversight has been, pointing to the disconnect between spending and student outcomes.
AI, Retail Failures & Innovation
The show covers how automation is reshaping commerce. Retailers like Joanne Fabrics are failing due to poor operations, while companies like Home Depot and Amazon are winning by focusing on efficiency and user experience. AI could streamline everything from TSA checkpoints to self-checkout at grocery stores—if the government would just get out of the way.
Social Commentary & Cultural Flashpoints
The hosts also tackle rising tensions around gender identity, campus protests, and media-driven narratives. Their take: People should live how they want, but they shouldn’t force radical ideology into classrooms or demand others change their values.
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s failing schools, government waste, or a media ecosystem that thrives on division, the message is consistent: We need common-sense leadership, efficiency, and accountability. And above all, the American people deserve better.
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