The Erosion of Economic Freedom with Michael Farris

Is the podcast space oversaturated? How challenging has it become to stand out? Michael Farris, host of Coffee and a Mike (@coffeeandamike), is a favorite show of Jim and Bob’s, in their weekly playlist. He joins the Futures Edge show to discuss his journey into podcasting, the challenges of booking guests, the saturation of the podcasting space, and the importance of staying relevant. They also touch on political issues such as the state of the Republican Party, the erosion of economic freedom, and the polarization of society. The conversation explores the impact of technology, the importance of physical fitness, and the difficulty of convincing others to change their beliefs. The abortion issue comes up and its political implications. They discuss the lack of will to fight among Republicans and the tactics used by the left. They also touch on the importance of local government and community involvement. The conversation shifts to the fast-paced news cycle and its impact on public attention. They express their concerns about the lawlessness in cities like Chicago and the decline of the media.  Takeaways:  Starting a podcast can be challenging, but reaching out to people and building relationships can lead to interesting guests. The podcasting space may be saturated, but there is still room for unique voices and perspectives. The Republican Party is criticized for its lack of action and willingness to fight for important issues. The erosion of economic freedom, such as occupational licensing, can have a negative impact on individual liberties. Society's addiction to technology and lack of physical fitness contribute to a lack of personal responsibility and resilience. Changing someone's beliefs or convincing them to see a different perspective can be difficult, especially in a polarized society. The abortion issue is a complex and divisive topic, and different approaches to addressing it can have political implications. Republicans lack the will to fight and are easily defeated by the left Local government and community involvement are crucial in today's political climate The fast-paced news cycle makes it difficult to keep up with important issues Lawlessness in cities like Chicago is a growing concern Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcasting Journey 06:08 The Saturation of the Podcasting Space 13:01 Lack of Optimism and Republican Party 22:17 Impact of Technology and Physical Fitness 27:22 Difficulty of Changing Beliefs 33:15 The Abortion Issue and Political Implications 37:38 The Impact of the Fast-Paced News Cycle 41:31 The Lawlessness in Cities like Chicago 46:56 The Decline of the Media 55:30 Gratitude for Listeners and the Importance of Support This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile.  $15 for your first 3 months. Visit site below:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠trymintmobile.com/futuresedge  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haynow Media