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The Financial Guys
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Broadcasting arm of The Financial Guys, a Buffalo-based financial firm, delivering bold conservative commentary at the crossroads of money, politics, and community. What began as a radio show is now a fast-growing podcast network featuring weekly episodes, exclusive interviews, and no-nonsense takes from hosts Mike Lomas, Glenn Wiggle, Mike Hoeflich, and Mike Sperrazza. Tired of mainstream spin? So are we—follow us for the truth they won’t tell you
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California Dreaming and New York Bleeding
2w ago00:31:27Tap to summarizeMike Lomas and Mike Hoeflich open with the expired statute of limitations on Dr. Anthony Fauci and the frustrating lack of GOP follow-through on accountability, before pivoting to a deep dive on California's collapse. They break down LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt's common-sense platform on homelessness, the NGO money pipeline fueling the crisis, and Magic Johnson's puzzling endorsement of Karen Bass. The guys also tear into Yorba Linda's biological-male athlete sweeping girls' track events, a CNN panelist dismissing Pratt's ideas as "not practical," and the cashless bail disaster in New York after a man accused of abusing a six-year-old was released and went on to shoot two cops. They cover IRS data showing 892 companies and $47 billion in income fleeing New York between 2020 and 2024, the Arcadia mayor caught working as a Chinese foreign agent, and the lawsuits piling up against Trump over the White House reflecting pool and ballroom. They close with Buffalo sports misery and the eternal hope that the Sabres and Bills might someday stumble into a championship.00:40 — Fauci, the expired statute of limitations, and GOP inaction03:31 — Redistricting, the midterms, and whether GOP control even matters06:04 — California dreaming: Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass, and Magic Johnson10:11 — How NGOs profit off the homelessness crisis15:28 — Yorba Linda: biological male sweeps girls' track events16:33 — NY cashless bail: child abuser released, shoots two cops18:34 — CNN panelist calls common sense "not practical"20:42 — Trump sued over the reflecting pool and ballroom23:25 — IRS data: 892 companies and $47B flee New York27:33 — Arcadia mayor admits to being a Chinese foreign agent
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From Chemtrails to Fake Monopoly Lies
3w ago01:03:48Tap to summarizeGlenn Wiggle and Mike Sperrazza run a rapid-fire session covering the looming statute of limitations on potential charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci over the Wuhan lab funding and COVID origins, and the lingering damage from six-foot distancing rules and ventilator protocols that were obvious failures in real time. They break down a viral clip of Philadelphia high schoolers unable to define words like "accommodate" or "silhouette," and the school's response of threatening the student who exposed it with expulsion rather than fixing the curriculum. From there they take on Randy Weingarten and the teachers union pushing pay and benefits while graduation rates collapse, May Day protests pulling grade schoolers into the streets, and the indoctrination problem with universal daycare proposals. Other targets include Eric Swalwell naming Jamie Raskin, Hakeem Jeffries, and Adam Schiff as fellow bad actors, Rashida Tlaib's call for Supreme Court term limits without touching Congress, a Washington Post contributor's list of rights supposedly lost in four years, EPA confirmation of cloud seeding and atmospheric spraying programs, and Albany's incoming mayor blaming a financial mess on the prior administration she served as chief auditor. They close on Elizabeth Warren and the Biden administration's blocked JetBlue-Spirit merger, arguing government intervention, not the free market, caused the layoffs and stranded routes now being absorbed anyway.00:00 Intro and rapid-fire setup 00:36 Wuhan lab funding and the Fauci statute of limitations 07:11 COVID lockdowns, ventilators, and speaking up against the crowd 12:05 May Day protests, Randy Weingarten, and the teachers unions 18:00Philadelphia students can't read and the failing school system 27:00 Universal basic income, EBT abuse, and bureaucracy bloat 32:16 MAKA shirts, Fetterman threats, and "be kind" hypocrisy 34:31 Tlaib on term limits and Swalwell names names 36:39 Washington Post contributor's list of rights "lost in four years" 42:21 Chemtrails confirmed and EPA disclosures 51:57 Albany's new mayor blames the administration she audited 54:00 Spirit Killer Warren and the blocked JetBlue-Spirit merger 1:01:06 Keith Ellison, $38 trillion in debt, and Cinco de Mayo wrap-up
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Trump Survives Again, Iran Pressure & Security Fails
4w ago00:35:22Tap to summarizeMike Hoeflich, Mike Lomas, and Russ Gaiser open with the latest assassination attempt targeting President Trump and members of his administration, calling out what they see as repeated, inexcusable failures in Secret Service security protocols. The conversation moves to the ongoing U.S./Iran standoff around the Strait of Hormuz, where the guys reflect on Trump's strategic approach to the region and what a lasting resolution could mean for the Middle East. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin gets a moment in the spotlight after a viral congressional exchange with purple-haired Rep. Rosa DeLauro over climate policy and the Clean Air Act, with the hosts breaking down Zeldin's composed response and their frustrations with climate alarmism more broadly. The back half of the show covers AI's growing role in financial advising, with Russ sharing takeaways from a recent conference and Mike Lomas drawing parallels between today's AI adoption curve and earlier technology waves he lived through. The episode wraps with Mike Lomas recapping his first NHRA national event, a conversation on winner's mindset, and Sabers playoff predictions ahead of Game 5.(00:00:52) Enhancing Security Measures for Presidential Protection(00:11:21) Ineffective Communication in National Security Agencies(00:12:32) Intellectual Dynamics in Political Interviews(00:17:14) Urban Tree Planting for Environmental Sustainability(00:21:03) AI Tools Enhancing Financial Advisors' Efficiency(00:30:22) Believing in Success: Power of Positive Thinking
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Omar’s Fake Fortune & California’s Assault on Free Speech
Apr 2200:48:20Tap to summarizeMike Sperrazza and Mike Hoeflich open the show riding high on the Buffalo Sabres' game one playoff win over the Boston Bruins, reflecting on what it means for a city that hasn't seen postseason hockey in 14 years and why sports can unite people in a way that politics never does. From there, the Mikes turn to California's AB 2624, a bill drafted by Attorney General Rob Bonta's wife that would criminalize journalists exposing fraud in immigrant-run programs, the same kind of fraud that investigator Nick Shirley had already exposed in Minnesota. The conversation shifts to Eric Swalwell suspending his California governor campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations, with the guys unloading on the hypocrisy of politicians who built careers attacking Trump's character while apparently living very differently behind closed doors. Ilhan Omar's claim that a reported $30 million jump in her net worth was just an "accounting error" gets the same treatment. The Mikes close out with a breakdown of Trump's maximum-pressure strategy against Iran, debating whether the back-and-forth approach ever forces a true resolution, what NATO allies owe the U.S., and why the midterms in six months make the end-game question more urgent than ever. Joy Behar's Easter-week theology lesson wraps things up.(00:00:43) Thrilling Buffalo Sabres Playoff Comeback Victory(00:02:07) Sabres Playoff Games: Uniting Diverse Fans(00:11:33) Legislation Threatening California Journalists Reporting Fraud(00:15:58) Consequences of Political Misconduct and Corruption(00:18:33) Political Hypocrisy: Condemning Behavior While Emulating it(00:26:17) Elon Omar's Controversial Net Worth Surge(00:29:01) Financial Gains Impacting Moral Decisions in War(00:32:31) Sincerity in Global Peace Negotiations(00:45:41) Penalizing Truth Tellers Undermines Press Freedom
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Swalwell’s Scandal Exposed: ICE Hypocrisy & Taxpayer Rip-Offs
Apr 1500:32:24Tap to summarizeGlenn Wiggle and Mike Lomas open the April 15th episode reacting to a viral clip of a Chicago resident calling out Mayor Brandon Johnson over teen takeover violence, tying it to the local chaos at the Galleria Mall in Cheektowaga and the lack of consequences driving both. The guys pivot to Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the New York governor's race following sexual misconduct allegations, then dig into New York City Mayor Eric Adams's plan to open five city-run grocery stores across the five boroughs, a project already blowing past budget before the first location has opened. Glenn breaks down new reporting from the New York Post on 3.1 million unverified voter registrations in New York State, arguing the numbers explain how Republicans keep losing statewide races there. The episode closes on Western New York's continued population decline, with Glenn and Mike making the case that the people leaving are producers and taxpayers, not welfare recipients, and that the fiscal math for blue states is getting harder to ignore.(00:00:27) Youth Crime: AI Tracking for Law Enforcement(00:04:38) Chicago's Racial Disparities in Crime Rates(00:08:36) Democrat Machine's Electoral Manipulation Dominance(00:16:06) Media Personnel Facing Rising Physical Threats(00:18:44) Irony of ID for water but not voting(00:23:50) Expanding Conservative Influence Through College Chapters
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Midterms Incoming: Fighting Voter Fraud, Open Borders & Fiscal Insanity
Apr 800:38:12Tap to summarizeGlenn Wiggle and Mike Lomas go it alone this week, covering a packed slate of topics that runs from the absurd to the alarming. They kick things off with New York City Mayor Mamdani's race-based housing equity plan and a broader conversation about what Democrats really mean by "fairness," then pivot to the H-1B visa boom, voter ID, and their shared frustration that neither party is actually representing American interests. The guys weigh in on the Iran nuclear deal deadline, Marco Rubio's accidental candor about U.S. involvement in the Israel conflict, and Glenn's pointed criticism of Israeli strikes on civilian targets in Lebanon. They also take on Canada's assisted suicide expansion, Buffalo's new police commissioner hire, free speech crackdowns in Britain and Australia, and the Scott Jennings clip that had Democrats fuming on CNN. Mike wraps up with a market check, warning against panic selling and timing the market during the current volatility, complete with a Jim Cramer roast and the tale of the "Market Guru" Camry.(00:01:52) Equity Initiative Prioritizing Black and Brown New Yorkers(00:07:27) Election Integrity Concerns and Voter ID(00:14:41) Ethical Implications of Vulnerable Individual Exploitation(00:21:18) Israeli Reporter Leaking Sensitive National Security Information(00:25:13) Embezzlement Impact on Nonprofit Funds Distribution(00:28:43) "Billions Lost: Uncovering Government's Hidden Expenses"(00:30:46) Government Shutdown Impact on Republican Politicians(00:34:35) Americanizing America through Limited Government Intervention
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Tyranny Rising: Protests, Big Money & Government Overreach Exposed
Apr 100:45:10Tap to summarizeGlenn Wiggle, Mike Lomas, and Mike Sperrazza kick off the week reacting to the "No Kings" protests, breaking down the clips that had them talking before the show even started, from the woman "protesting on behalf of" Black Americans who she says are too unsafe to show up themselves, to the man in orange face paint who can't explain what king-like behavior Trump has actually exhibited. Glenn calls out Bernie Sanders flying first class to the rallies, and the Kamala Harris nomination comes up as a case study in who's actually bypassing democracy. The conversation covers Canada's assisted suicide program, which Glenn says has become the leading cause of death there, Sweden's new legislation deporting non-citizens who aren't earning an honest living, New York politicians pushing for a $45,000 raise while Apollo Group quietly joins JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs in leaving the state, and whether a balanced budget amendment is the only real fix for runaway government spending. Glenn and Mike also dig into the Charlie Kirk shooting, raising questions about the bullet that reportedly didn't match the gun and the surveillance footage that went missing from the scene. Both agree DOGE was working until Congress shut it down a full year early.(00:03:48) Rejecting Monarchy: Advocating for Democracy(00:08:00) Debating Kamala Harris and Authoritarian Power(00:12:20) Managing Migration Impact: Sweden's Policy Shift(00:22:15) National Oil Reserves for Self-Sufficiency(00:29:02) Debate on Economic Systems and Individual Rights(00:29:19) Innovative Growth through Free Market Principles(00:29:26) Equitable Taxation for Wealth Redistribution(00:42:05) Combatting Fraud Through Stricter Enforcement Protocols(00:42:44) Impact of Republican Congress on Government Programs
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The Financial Guys Roundtable Special!
Mar 2501:20:16Tap to summarizeIn this special quarterly roundtable episode of The Financial Guys podcast, all four hosts, Glenn Wiggle, Mike Lomas, Mike Sperrazza, and Mike Hoeflich, are joined by producer Anne Horan for a freewheeling conversation recorded on Mike Hoeflich's birthday. The group kicks things off with a birthday-themed "wish list for America," covering voter ID laws, term limits, government spending reform, welfare dependency, and Democratic accountability. The conversation shifts into each host sharing their earliest political memories, from Glenn's Reagan-era kitchen table tax talks to Mike Hoeflich's recollections of the Carter energy crisis, Mike Lomas's awakening the first time he wrote a tax check, and Mike Sperrazza watching Obama's rise during his college years. The guys also dig into the explosion of commentary shows like Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens and their effect on younger generations, runaway government budgets, immigration enforcement, and fraud in government assistance programs. The roundtable format brings out the full crew in true form, with the kind of honest back-and-forth you only get when all four hosts are in the same room.
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Gas Prices, War Tensions & The Deep State
Mar 1800:54:08Tap to summarizeGlenn Wiggle and Mike Sperrazza take on rising gas prices, the fallout from the conflict involving Iran, and what it could mean for the economy heading into the midterms. They dig into energy independence, frustration with the Republican establishment, and growing concerns about government corruption, double standards in the justice system, and the role of the so-called deep state in American politics. It’s a wide-ranging, fiery conversation on war, power, and why so many voters feel completely disillusioned with Washington.(00:08:18) Implementing Term Limits to Restore Accountability(00:09:14) Influence and Control in Politics(00:11:56) Intelligence Community Influence in 2024 Election(00:15:48) Inconsistent Consequences for Political Wrongdoings(00:18:00) Rise of Crime Due to Lack of Accountability(00:25:09) "Political Candidate's Disqualification Over Sex Clubs"(00:40:57) Security Risks in Hillary Clinton's Email Use(00:42:08) Security Concerns Surrounding Clinton's Personal Email(00:44:09) Ethical Concerns Surrounding Political Power Abuse(00:51:21) Bukele's Political Corruption and Prisoner Extradition
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Voter ID, the SAVE Act, and Why Washington Keeps Missing the Point
Mar 1100:40:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Financial Guys Podcast, Mike Hoeflich and Glenn Wiggle tackle a wide range of political issues shaping the national conversation. They begin with frustration over the SAVE Act and the debate around voter ID laws, arguing that adding unrelated policy issues makes meaningful election reform harder to pass. The conversation expands into broader concerns about election integrity, the idea of making Election Day a national holiday, and the challenges of immigration, assimilation, and cultural integration in the United States. Later, Mike and Glenn discuss rising political tensions at home and abroad, including terrorism concerns, unrest in major cities, and America’s ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. They wrap up with a sharp critique of Washington’s political class, comparing the relentless drive of elite athletes to what they see as complacency among many elected officials—and why accountability and stronger leadership in government are needed now more than ever. (00:01:58) Legislation Focus: Voter ID Requirements in SAVE Act(00:05:42) First Saturday National Voting Day Proposal(00:15:45) Controversy Over Muslims in American Society(00:17:44) Melting Pot Analogy in Integration Process(00:30:03) Athletes vs Legislators: Commitment to Excellence(00:30:59) Politicians' Dedication to Positive Change(00:33:06) Straightforward GOP Senator's Admirable Stance(00:36:31) Barriers to Unseating Incumbents in Politics
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