Who’s Shaping the Narrative? From DNC to George Floyd

Who’s Shaping the Narrative? From DNC to George Floyd

The Financial Guys Podcast – May 28th, 2025 Recap

In this wide-ranging episode of The Financial Guys Podcast, Mike Lomas and Mike Sperrazza unpack the growing frustration around media narratives, political hypocrisy, and public trust. From commencement speeches turned lectures to the way George Floyd’s legacy is still used in political messaging, this episode takes aim at who gets to define truth, and why that matters more than ever.

Commencement Speeches or Campaign Rallies?

The episode opens with a breakdown of a Wake Forest graduation speech that devolved into political grandstanding. The hosts argue that moments meant to inspire students are being hijacked to push partisan narratives.

“It should be about resilience, about being great—not about Trump or the media or ‘sacred democracy under attack.’”

Journalism Isn’t “Under Attack”—It’s Failing

The hosts push back on claims that journalism is under threat, pointing instead to years of misinformation, bias, and intentional omissions, especially during COVID and the border crisis.

“You hid Biden’s condition for years. And now you’re surprised people don’t trust you?”

The conversation turns to how language has been weaponized—words like “equity,” “diversity,” and “freedom” twisted to mean something entirely different depending on who’s speaking.

“Diversity now means drag queen story hour for toddlers. That’s not unity. That’s ideology.”

Criminals as Heroes? Heroes as Criminals?

Referencing both the Maryland father case and George Floyd, the hosts discuss the growing trend of recasting individuals with criminal records as public martyrs while those defending others face criticism or jail time.

“We’re watching reality get flipped. If you defend someone on a subway, you’re racist. If you assault someone and resist arrest, you’re a symbol.”

Buffalo’s Missed Opportunities & Safety Crisis

Returning to local issues, the hosts call out Buffalo’s failure to attract development despite its geography and potential. Poor schools, lack of safety, and red tape are driving away private capital.

“It’s not the taxes—it’s the crime and the schools. Fix those, and the money will flood in.”

From Tariffs to Taxes: Trump’s Economic Dilemma

They close by reviewing Trump’s recent moves on trade and tax policy. They applaud the tariff wins but call for more aggressive income tax cuts to truly grow the economy.

“Cut tax rates, and this economy takes off. Period.”

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