Making Sense of the Madness: From Tax Policy to Education Reform
In our TFG Roundtable, all four hosts, Glenn Wiggle, Mike Lomas, Mike Sperrazza, and Mike Hoeflich, pull no punches as they dive into a wide-ranging conversation on government spending, education inefficiencies, tax burdens, and the state of American leadership. Equal parts entertaining and thought-provoking, this episode delivers the raw, real talk listeners have come to expect—where money truly meets politics.
Big Government, Bigger Problems
The crew kicked things off with a candid critique of government inefficiencies, calling out everything from phantom cafeteria staff in empty facilities to absurd taxpayer-funded projects like Sesame Street in Iraq. Glenn Wiggle, calling it “organized crime” and highlighting how trillions in federal spending often vanish into programs with no measurable benefit.
Niagara Falls & Western New York Woes
Taking it local, the team drew stark comparisons between the U.S. and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls, using the economic decay in New York as a case study for failed leadership and poor urban development. From decaying infrastructure to endless potholes, the contrast couldn’t be clearer. Buffalo’s own underwhelming progress stands in sharp relief to well-run projects in states like Florida—where bridges go up faster and taxpayers get results.
Education Spending: High Cost, Low Return
The conversation shifted to education reform, with Mike Hoeflich laying out the numbers. Despite the Department of Education’s ballooning budget—from $14 billion to over $238 billion—student performance has remained flat. The team pointed out the explosion of administrative costs, lack of accountability, and the need to return control to the states. As they put it: “$630,000 per classroom, and our kids still can’t read.”
A Call for Tax Reform and Simplification
Taxes took center stage, with a call to bring down income tax rates and eliminate loopholes. The group emphasized how the current system punishes the middle and upper-middle class—especially self-made business owners who are trying to grow but are stifled by complex and crushing tax codes. Their solution? A simplified flat tax and a crackdown on wasteful government spending.
Trump, Tariffs, and Political Frustration
While the hosts are unapologetically pro-Trump, they didn’t hold back on critiques. They want to see more decisive action on tax policy and less flip-flopping on tariffs. They acknowledge Trump’s wins—like securing the border and pushing back against globalist agendas—but call for urgency and follow-through. The message is clear: the clock is ticking.
The Fight for America’s Future
As the conversation wrapped, the guys made it personal. With humor, passion, and unfiltered honesty, they discussed what’s at stake—from rising crime and border security to political accountability and media bias. The podcast underscored that economic growth, strong leadership, and common-sense values are not partisan—they’re American.
Key Topics Covered:
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Government inefficiency & fraud
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Tax policy and middle-class burden
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Local leadership failures in Buffalo and New York
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Department of Education Reform
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Trump’s political strategy and tariffs
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Media bias and misinformation
Featured Quote:
“You don’t have economic activity if you don’t have safety. Trump is making America safe again—and that’s priority number one.”
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