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Sign up for the newsletter and see exclusives now at WestallMedia.com or still at SarahWestall.Substack.com Former Ohio state representative and attorney Jonathan Dever joins the Economic Review to discuss the economic and political pressures he believes could contribute to civil unrest and broader instability across Western governments. Drawing on his experience as the former chairman of the Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development Committee and as the CEO of a digital bank, Dever shares his perspective on the less-visible side of finance. Sarah and Jonathan discuss financial scams, corporate influence, and the relationship between business and government—and how these forces may contribute to the economic strain many people are experiencing. Dever also expands on what he considers one of the central problems driving many of today’s issues: what he describes as “corporate cartels and compromised Washington officials managing a multi-billion dollar legal grift.” Sarah and Jonathan explore what he means by that claim, how he believes these relationships operate behind the scenes, and whether mounting economic pressures across the West could eventually fuel widespread unrest. Follow Jonathan Dever and learn more about his work on Substack at https://DeverJonathan.Substack.com Links and Offers Mentioned in the Show: Miles Franklin: Protect your assets with a company you can trust and receive the private preferred pricing at https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin SWHawk: Set up your portfolio like the wealthy and learn how to maximize earnings while reducing taxes at https://SWHawk.com Buy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too! Meet your match on Zip Recruiter. Try it for free at ZipRecruiter.com/BusinessGame

Call 214.423.2323 or visit VitaleHealthClinic.com to learn more about MUSE cells and the options available to you, including 24-month interest-free financing. Sign up for the newsletter and see exclusives at WestallMedia.com or SarahWestall.substack.com. Mitch, Samantha and Stephanie from Vitality Health’s longevity and regenerative health clinic at The Star join the program to discuss advances in regenerative health now available in the United States. We explore one of the most promising developments: MUSE cells and how they are being used to target damaged tissue throughout the body. The guests explain why they describe these cells as at least 15 times more effective than standard stem cells and discuss what studies from Germany, Japan and Dubai suggest about their potential therapeutic effects. We also discuss why patients are seeking these options, the importance of understanding the research and how to ask informed questions about your own care.

Sign up for the newsletter and see exclusives now at WestallMedia.com or still at SarahWestall.Substack.com An anonymous journalist joins the program for an open and candid conversation about men, women, respect, personal experience, and the Cornell 7 case. Her writing can sometimes be interpreted as strongly critical of men, but the discussion goes deeper into the experiences that shaped those views. In today’s conversation, she shares her background as a human trafficking survivor, a bullied teenager, and someone who says she endured years of abuse from men. Sarah and her guest explore how those experiences influenced her perspective, how she learned to protect herself, and how her views have changed over time. What emerges is a broader discussion about respect, boundaries, and personal responsibility. Rather than focusing simply on conflict between men and women, the conversation examines the importance of expecting respect while also extending that same respect to others. Sarah and her guest also discuss how social media and current cultural norms can deepen division, reward hostility, and make genuine human connection more difficult. Lastly, they explore what individuals can do to help create a more civil and respectful culture. It is a candid conversation about looking beyond labels, understanding the experiences behind someone’s opinions, and finding common ground even when perspectives differ.

Sign up for the newsletter and see exclusives now at WestallMedia.com or still at SarahWestall.Substack.com Psychic and spiritual medium Eddie Conner rejoins the Thrive Hour to share his perspective on improving your life while making sense of the rapid changes unfolding around the world. Sarah and Eddie begin by exploring his predictions for the next few years and how he believes the country may navigate increasing turmoil, economic change, and broader societal disruption. In today’s discussion, Sarah and Eddie also examine the growing division they see across society, why that division may be intensifying, and how people can avoid allowing fear, anger, or constant conflict to consume their lives. Eddie shares his belief that information currently hidden from public view will eventually reach mainstream awareness on a much larger scale, revealing realities that many people may once have dismissed as impossible. Lastly, they discuss what Eddie describes as a major transformation ahead—one that could be both exciting and disruptive. The conversation explores what that transformation could mean, how people can stay grounded through uncertainty, and why personal growth, discernment, and resilience may become increasingly important as change accelerates. Learn more about Eddie Conner and his work at https://EddieConner.com

Sign up for the newsletter and see exclusives now at WestallMedia.com or still at SarahWestall.Substack.com Economist and Miles Franklin President Andy Schectman returns to the Economic Review to discuss the growing pressures weighing on the economy, from persistent inflation to consumer confidence sitting near multi-year lows. In today’s discussion, Sarah and Andy examine what he describes as an increasingly uneven stock market, with a small group of companies pushing indexes higher while many other stocks struggle near 52-week lows. Schectman characterizes the market as an upside-down pyramid and argues that an outsized share of capital is flowing into artificial intelligence-related investments. The conversation also explores where Schectman believes these trends may be heading, what a broader economic reset could look like, and how future policy changes may affect financial markets. Sarah and Andy also discuss the GENIUS Act and the implications Schectman believes it could have as the regulatory landscape for digital assets and stablecoins continues to evolve. Learn more about Andy Schectman and Miles Franklin and purchasing precious metals at https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin