Summary of The MeidasTouch Podcast - Episode: Full Podcast - 3/11/25

Release Date: March 11, 2025

1. Economic Turmoil Triggered by Political Decisions

The podcast opens with a critical analysis of recent economic downturns attributed to political maneuvers, particularly focusing on actions taken by former President Donald Trump. Ben Meiselas highlights the immediate negative impact Trump's press conferences have had on the stock market.

Ben Meiselas (02:05):
"At one point it was down close to 1000 and ended up finishing really, really poorly."

The brothers discuss the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, emphasizing the potential devastation for American industries, especially the automotive sector.

Jordy Meiselas (02:42):
"They have to build their car plants in the United States, in which case they have no tariffs."

2. Media Critique and Failed Economic Predictions

Brett Meiselas criticizes the corporate media's track record of economic predictions, pointing out the stark contrast between bullish forecasts during Trump's administration and bearish ones under Biden.

Brett Meiselas (08:20):
"The economy was soaring under Biden and we were hitting record stock market highs day in and day out."

Ben elaborates on the accuracy of these predictions, showcasing how media outlets like Bloomberg confidently predicted a 100% chance of recession under Biden, which did not materialize as expected.

Ben Meiselas (11:27):
"Fox put up a Dow watch to show people how it was collapsing."

3. Trump's Alignment with Adversarial Foreign Policies

The brothers express concern over Trump's alignment with nations like Russia and North Korea, suggesting a betrayal of traditional American alliances.

Ben Meiselas (30:00):
"Trump is allied with Russia, that Trump has put the United States in a group with North Korea, Russia, Belarus, and Hungary."

They argue that Trump's rhetoric and policies are inadvertently strengthening adversarial nations' positions against the U.S.

4. Public Protests and Manufactured Dissent

Brett highlights the rise of protests in traditionally Republican strongholds, attributing them to orchestrated efforts by entities like George Soros to destabilize genuine conservative sentiments.

Brett Meiselas (09:15):
"These fake protesters aren’t actually Republicans in these Republican districts. These are paid Soros protesters."

5. Exposing Scams and Media Spin

The podcast delves into allegations of scams orchestrated by Trump and his allies, including dubious financial ventures like the "Trump Gold Card." They critique how media outlets like Fox attempt to downplay these scams by attributing economic woes to Biden's policies instead.

Brett Meiselas (34:25):
"These guys are fraudsters, they're scammers, and they're all built in the image of Donald Trump."

6. Social Security and Economic Exploitation

A significant portion of the discussion centers around Elon Musk's characterization of Social Security as a "Ponzi scheme," which the brothers interpret as a precursor to more severe economic manipulations.

Jordy Meiselas (60:11):
"Social Security and the money goes out of Social Security immediately, but the obligation for Social Security is your entire retirement career."

They argue that such statements are indicative of planned dismantling of essential social programs.

7. Agriculture and Food Security Concerns

The brothers address remarks from the Agriculture Secretary proposing that Americans should raise chickens in their backyards to mitigate rising egg prices, portraying it as a misplaced solution to inflation.

Ben Meiselas (61:16):
"The solution to high egg prices is for Americans to get some chickens and raise them in your backyard."

8. Call to Action and Community Engagement

Concluding the episode, Ben, Brett, and Jordy urge their listeners, the "Midas Mighty," to remain vigilant, stay informed, and actively participate in democratic processes to counteract the perceived threats posed by current political and economic leaders.

Brett Meiselas (75:42):
"We need to convert this into action. We need to look inward at ourselves rather than just looking at all the spineless politicians we see out there and demanding action from them."

Notable Quotes

• Ben Meiselas (02:05):
  "At one point it was down close to 1000 and ended up finishing really, really poorly."

• Jordy Meiselas (02:42):
  "They have to build their car plants in the United States, in which case they have no tariffs."

• Brett Meiselas (08:20):
  "The economy was soaring under Biden and we were hitting record stock market highs day in and day out."

• Brett Meiselas (34:25):
  "These guys are fraudsters, they're scammers, and they're all built in the image of Donald Trump."

• Jordy Meiselas (60:11):
  "Social Security and the money goes out of Social Security immediately, but the obligation for Social Security is your entire retirement career."

• Brett Meiselas (75:42):
  "We need to convert this into action. We need to look inward at ourselves rather than just looking at all the spineless politicians we see out there and demanding action from them."

Conclusion

In this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the Meiselas brothers present a fervent critique of current political figures and media narratives, emphasizing the detrimental effects of Trump's policies on the U.S. economy and international relations. They call upon their audience to remain engaged and proactive in safeguarding democracy and resisting what they perceive as orchestrated misinformation and economic sabotage.