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The Higher Standard
Hosted by Chris Naghibi & Saied Omar · EN
Welcome to the Higher Standard Podcast, where we give you ultra-premium, unfiltered truth when it comes to building your wealth and curating the lifestyle of your dreams. Your hosts; Chris Naghibi and Saied Omar here to help you distill the immense amount of information and disinformation out there on the interwebs and give you the opportunity to choose a higher standard for yourself. Sit back, relax your mind and get ready for a different kind of podcast where we elevate your baseline with crispy high-resolution audio. This isn't a different standard. It's the higher standard.
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AI May Have Just Broke the Tax System
3d ago01:16:27Tap to summarizeThis week on The Higher Standard, Rajeil was out, Slim was “furloughed,” and Chris and Saied accidentally stumbled into one of the biggest questions nobody in Washington wants to answer: what happens when the government is funded by workers, but the future is built to need fewer of them? Using Chamath’s Joe Rogan appearance as the spark, the guys break down why W-2 income gets treated like an ATM for the federal government while corporations, capital gains, lobbyists, and the ownership class keep playing by a very different rulebook. From AI replacing entry-level white-collar jobs to corporate profits hitting record levels, from broken trust in government spending to the disappearing middle class, this episode connects the dots between taxes, labor, capital, AI, and the uncomfortable reality that the “system” may not be broken at all — it may be working exactly as designed. As always, THS brings the data, the sarcasm, the side quests, and just enough moral outrage to make you want to start a business before your paycheck gets taxed into a hostage situation.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review?This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount.📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Chamath Palihapitiya (Joe Rogan Experience via Spotify)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
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Jerome Powell’s Last FOMC: Inflation, Recession Pain & the Fed’s Big Lie
1w ago01:16:44Tap to summarizeIn Episode 334 of The Higher Standard, Chris and Saied give Jerome “Transitory” Powell the only farewell THS knows how: part tribute, part roast, part macro autopsy. From his final FOMC press conference and the fight over Fed independence to inflation, oil shocks, AI job losses, recession-level consumer pain, credit card delinquencies, and an overcooked stock market, this episode breaks down why the economy feels broken even while the suits keep calling it “resilient.” Powell may be leaving the mic, but the money printer’s legacy is still sitting on America’s balance sheet.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review?This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount.📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:FOMC Press Conference, April 29, 2026 (The Federal Reserve via YouTube)Paul Tudor Jones says the US is more dependent on equity prices than ever… (Patrick OShaghnessy via X)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
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The Fed, AI & Crypto Are Creating the Next Financial Crisis
2w ago01:21:57Tap to summarizeChris, Saied and Rajeil dive headfirst into the weirdest corner of the modern economy, where the next Fed chair sounds like a political hostage negotiation, AI is either the greatest productivity boom in history or the most expensive layoff machine ever built, private credit is quietly turning banks into shadow-bank Uber drivers, and crypto keeps pretending it’s financial freedom while throwing money at Washington. From Kevin Warsh and Fed independence to AI hype, corporate cost-cutting, Bitcoin mythology, Epstein-adjacent crypto lore, and the political machine behind digital assets, this episode asks the question nobody in power wants to answer: are we innovating our way into the future, or just putting better software on the same old greed machine?💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review?This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount.📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Kevin Warsh calls for 'regime change' at the Fed (Reuters Business via X)AI has brought "the most disruptive" tech shift (Yahoo Finance via X)Wells Fargo, Citi and Goldman lead in AI venture investment (American Banker)The crypto industry already announced $200 million in spending on the 2026 midterms (Perfect Union via Instagram)Everyone is Lying to You For Money (Bloomberg TV via Instagram)How Epstein Secretly Propped Up Bitcoin (Perfect Union via Instagram)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
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Stagflation, Social Media & the Collapse of Common Sense
3w ago01:23:11Tap to summarizeThis week on The Higher Standard, Chris, Saied and Rajeel do what the internet refuses to do: have a real conversation without immediately joining a cult. From political tribalism and social media brain rot to stagflation, AI pivots and the absolute insanity of a dead shoe company becoming an “AI infrastructure” play, this episode is a masterclass in spotting the hustle before it spots you. Along the way, the guys unpack why everything feels fake, why people feel stuck, and why modern life somehow includes paying for attention, hype and digital nonsense dressed up as opportunity. Equal parts sharp, funny and slightly unhinged, this one has a little bit of everything.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review?This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount.📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Some shows just don't need links... right? ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
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Markets Melt Up, The Fed Melts Down: Geopolitical Conflict Ignites a Different War
Apr 1401:07:05Tap to summarizeEpisode 331 is classic The Higher Standard chaos with a purpose: Chris, Saied and Rajeil take a world that feels like it is being held together by ceasefire headlines, oil volatility and pure market delusion, then translate it into plain English for the people actually paying the price. They unpack the Fed getting boxed in by sticky inflation, war driven energy shocks and a market still partying like rate cuts are around the corner, while housing stays brutally unaffordable and AI quietly starts showing up in real job losses. It is equal parts macro reality check and group chat energy, with enough jokes, side quests and liquid natural gas immaturity to make the medicine go down easy.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review?This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount.📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Wall Street ends sharply higher on US-Iran ceasefire (Reuters)Fed minutes show growing openness to rate hikes at March meeting (Reuters)US mortgage rates edge down to 6.51%, MBA says (Reuters)Gulf conflict has already laid a Fed trap (Reuters Breakingviews)US banks could release $320 billion in capital with new draft rules (Reuters)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
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Sheriff Chad Bianco | Sounding the Alarm on Crime, Taxes & Saving California
Apr 901:35:50Tap to summarizeSheriff Chad Bianco pulled up and did not waste a second pretending California’s problems are mysterious. In this special edition of The Higher Standard, we get into crime, chaos, Sacramento dysfunction, runaway regulation, affordability getting absolutely body slammed, and why so many Californians feel like the state they loved is slipping through their fingers. Sheriff Bianco breaks down how public safety got kneecapped, why the cost of living feels like legalized assault, and what it actually takes to turn around a state that somehow has perfect weather and terrible management. It is part policy, part reality check, and part reminder that when government keeps spending like it found your Amex in the couch cushions, somebody eventually pays for it.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review?This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount.📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com📌 Follow Sheriff Bianco On:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX📌 Follow Chris On: YouTubeInstagramFacebookXTikTok📌 Follow Farshad On: E5QUIRE LawInstagramXTikTok🔗 Resources:Sheriff Chad Bianco (Bianco for Governor)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
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How You Could Make Tens of Millions With AI by Next Year
Apr 701:18:55Tap to summarizeThis episode of The Higher Standard goes full chaos mode in the best way possible, as Chris, Saied, and Rajeil unpack the terrifyingly exciting reality that AI is no longer just a productivity tool, it is a full blown money printer for the bold, the curious, and occasionally the morally flexible. From two man companies generating hundreds of millions in revenue to the rise of AI powered business models that could completely rewrite how wealth is built, the guys explore where the opportunity is real, where the ethics get murky, and why this technology is starting to feel less like a trend and more like a once in a generation land grab. It is equal parts business insight, existential dread, and three friends realizing in real time that the future is already here and it does not care if you are ready.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review?This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount.📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company (The New York Times)The Technology Brothers Podcast Network (TBPN)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
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Fed Hike Next? Oil, Inflation and the Bond Market Warning
Mar 3101:18:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Higher Standard, Chris, Saied and Rajeil break down a market that feels more like a casino than a pricing mechanism, from Trump-driven headline volatility and bond market warning signs to rising oil risks, shaky Fed cut expectations, and why the stock market may be ignoring the bigger problem entirely. They dig into the growing disconnect between equities and Treasuries, the real inflation threat hiding in energy, the possibility that the Fed may be forced to hike instead of cut, and why housing, flipping, and rate-sensitive assets are all flashing caution signs. Along the way, they also go off on AI addiction, productivity pressure, geopolitical chaos, and the uncomfortable reality that in a world run by algorithms, hype, and revisions, staying “plugged in” is no longer optional. This one is part macro breakdown, part group therapy, and fully THS.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review?This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount.📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:$3 Trillion SPX Swing in 56 Minutes (The Kobeissi Letter via X)Trump Postpones Iran Strikes 5 Days (WSJ via Apple News)20-Year Treasury Briefly Crosses 5.00% (CNBC)2-Year Note Auction: Bid-to-Cover 2.44 (Seeking Alpha)Fed's Goolsbee: Could See Rate Hikes If Inflation Gets Out of Control (MarketWatch)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
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No Cut, No Exit: Private Credit, Frozen Housing & Powell Holding the Line
Mar 2401:16:28Tap to summarizeJerome Powell hit pause, but the economy definitely didn’t. In Episode 327, Chris and Saied break down a Fed that still looks stubbornly out of step with reality, a private credit market flashing louder warning signs than most of Wall Street wants to admit, and fresh housing data that makes the affordability crisis impossible to spin away. From rising default rates and redemption freezes in private credit to oil shock risk, sticky inflation, AI-driven job disruption, and a market still clinging to rate-cut fantasies, this episode is a sharp, funny, and brutally honest look at an economy being propped up by debt, narrative, and hope. It sounds grim because it is grim, but as always, THS is less about panic and more about spotting where the next real opportunity gets created in the wreckage.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review?This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount.📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Fed Chair Powell says that he will serve as Fed Chair until his successor is confirmed (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)Private Credit Default Rate Surpasses 2008 Crisis Peak (@tftc21 via X)The $265 Billion Private Credit Meltdown: How Wall Street's Hottest Investment Craze Turned Into a Panic (Fortune via Yahoo Finance)February 2026 Home Sales: 4.09 Million — Lowest Since 2009 (@nickgerli1 via X)Top 10% of Earners Account for Nearly Half of All U.S. Consumer Spending — Near-Record High (@andrewyang via X)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
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Everything Is Breaking At Once: Jobs, Housing, Private Credit, and the Fed's Dead End
Mar 1701:09:12Tap to summarizeThis episode is what happens when the economy shows up looking polished, but the mascara is running. Chris, Saied, and Rajeel break down the slow-motion mess unfolding across jobs, housing, private credit, and the Fed, while war, oil, and rate pressure lurk in the background like a tab nobody wants to pick up. It’s part macro breakdown, part group therapy, part comedy special... and somehow still one of the clearest explanations of why everything feels like it’s breaking at once.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review?This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount.📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Federal judge quashes subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell (CNN)Nonfarm Payroll Revisions — January 2026 Data (The Kobeissi Letter via X)Lennar Q1 2026 Gross Margins are Lowest Since 2009 (Lance Lambert via X)Housing Affordability Collapse: February Home Sales Hit 17-Year Low (Nick Gerli1 via X)US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits Lowest Level Since the 1980s (The Kobeissi Letter via X)Deutsche Bank Highlights Private Credit Risks as Portfolio Grows (Reuters via X)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
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