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The Uniparty Exposed: Why Both Democrats & Republicans Have Record Low Approval Ratings | WTP #154
2w ago00:26:44Tap to summarizeSal Assante goes full throttle on the economic pain Americans are still feeling in 2026. Inflation isn’t “cooling off” — prices have skyrocketed since 2020 and never came back down. Gas has nearly doubled, groceries are crushing families, and everyday life keeps getting more expensive with no relief in sight. Now add the massive explosion of AI data centers sucking up insane amounts of electricity, water, and land. These tech giants are building digital empires while local communities face higher bills, strained infrastructure, and environmental damage. Sal connects the dots between runaway inflation, unchecked AI growth, failing government oversight, and the looming midterm elections. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on Youtube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC0Z_Rt_SiPa_HGuyyNW5fLw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7DFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:35 - The State of the Economy & Persistent Inflation05:40 - The Hidden Impact of AI Data Centers13:59 - Political Dynamics, Midterms & What’s Next
Transcribe →The Uniparty Exposed: Why Both Democrats & Republicans Have Record Low Approval Ratings | WTP #153
4w ago00:17:15Tap to summarizeSal Assante delivers a no-holds-barred breakdown of America’s broken political system. Both major parties are stuck with dangerously low approval ratings, and the reason is clear: the Uniparty. Whether it’s endless wars, a failing healthcare system tied to employment, or burying the Epstein files, both sides protect the same elite interests while ignoring the American people. With 45% of voters now identifying as independents, the public is waking up to the media demonization tactics and the illusion of choice between red and blue. Sal explores why trust in both parties is collapsing and what real political reform could look like. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriots/videosFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:45 The State of Political Approval Ratings02:03 The Uniparty Concept and Its Implications04:47 Voter Sentiment and Party Policies07:33 Healthcare and Political Accountability10:24 The Need for New Political Solutions
Transcribe →SPLC Indicted, Another Assassination Attempt & The American Empire's Decline | WTP #152
Apr 2700:27:12Tap to summarizeSalvatore Assante delivers a hard-hitting solo breakdown of the biggest threats facing America right now. The Southern Poverty Law Center faces major indictment, with explosive claims that the organization has been propping up groups like the KKK for fundraising and influence. Meanwhile, the government pushes deeper economic interventions like the Spirit Airlines buyout, endless foreign wars rack up over $150 billion in Iran alone, and insider trading by politicians continues unchecked. Sal connects the dots: systemic corruption, two sets of rules for elites vs. citizens, rising assassination attempts, and the dangerous slide toward autocracy — all signaling the decline of the American empire. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriotsFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:45 The State of Our Government: A Warning Sign06:42 Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment: A Deeper Look09:42 Government Intervention in Economics: The Spirit Airlines Buyout10:10 The Forever Wars: A Financial Burden16:11 The Rise of Autocracy: Lessons from History17:07 Assassination Attempts: A Disturbing Trend19:15 Two Sets of Rules: The Divide Between Leaders and Citizens24:05 Finding a Way Forward: The Path to Reform
Transcribe →Entangling Alliances: The Hidden Cost of US Foreign Policy & Middle East Wars | WTP #151
Apr 2000:25:15Tap to summarizeSalvatore Assante delivers a hard-hitting solo discussion on the dangerous history of U.S. foreign entanglements and their impact on American stability. From the Six Day War and Operation Cyclone to post-9/11 interventions, Libya, and the complex U.S.-Saudi and U.S.-Israel alliances, Sal examines how “wars of choice” and strategies like the Clean Break plan have drained resources, inflated energy prices, and pulled America into endless conflicts. He highlights the oil embargo that quadrupled energy costs, the double-edged nature of support for Israel, and why foreign alliances often come at a steep price for domestic priorities. Sal argues it’s time to reevaluate U.S. strategy, move away from overseas entanglements, and put America First by focusing on national stability over global policing. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriotsFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:04 - Historical Alliances and Their Consequences04:12 - The Fallout of Post-9/11 Alliances06:32 - The Libya Intervention: A Case Study07:46 - The Complex US-Saudi Relationship09:29 - The Israel Alliance: A Double-Edged Sword15:52 - The Clean Break Strategy and Its Implications19:50 - The Cost of Foreign Entanglements22:47 - Domestic Issues vs. Foreign Entanglements
Transcribe →4D Chess or Complete Embarrassment? | WTP #150
Apr 1300:14:35Tap to summarizeSal Assante delivers a sharp, no-holds-barred analysis of the controversial Iran ceasefire and its secret 10-point plan. Was Trump playing high-level “4D chess,” or did the U.S. just hand Iran a strategic victory? The episode breaks down the deal’s key points — uranium enrichment limits, sanctions relief, reparations, and asset releases — while exposing the critical blunder over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran now effectively controls one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes and is turning it into a profitable toll road. Sal examines U.S. military withdrawal signals, the failure to achieve core objectives, and the broader damage to American credibility in the Middle East. He also explores competing theories: Is this a clever exit strategy, an attempt to weaken the U.S.-Israel alliance, or simply another foreign policy disaster? With risks of renewed escalation in Lebanon and beyond, Sal warns of prolonged turmoil, economic fallout, and the dangers of endless wars of choice. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriots/videosFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:33 – Trump: 4D Chess or Blunder?01:04 – The Secret 10-Point Ceasefire Plan02:01 – Strait of Hormuz Control & Shipping Implications03:02 – Reparations, Sanctions Relief & US Failures06:44 – “4D Chess” Theory vs. Strategic Exit09:10 – Future Risks: Lebanon, Escalation & US Credibility15:50 – Closing Thoughts & Advice for Patriots
Transcribe →Iran War Economics: Oil Shock, Food Prices & US Ground Troops Looming | WTP #149
Apr 600:22:37Tap to summarizeThe Middle East conflict escalates fast—and Americans are already paying the price at the pump and the grocery store. Sal Assante breaks down the latest strikes on Iran, potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and how this war is driving oil prices higher while pushing fertilizer and food costs through the roof. With inflation already squeezing working families, Sal examines the risk of U.S. ground troops, rising civilian casualties, and the troubling shift in American wartime standards that once avoided hitting civilian infrastructure. From Trump’s negotiation comments to domestic backlash, supply chain chaos, and long-term regime change risks, this episode connects the dots between foreign policy failures and your wallet. “We’re heading toward rationing and prolonged pain”—is this the cost of endless Middle East wars? 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriotsFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:44 - Iran's current state and recent military actions03:10 - Analysis of the Strait of Hormuz and economic impacts04:35 - Domestic inflation, rising fuel & fertilizer prices08:24 - Civilian casualties and implications for international law10:55 - Inflation trends and American economic struggles13:44 - Civilian targeting and war ethics14:12 - U.S. military's role and civilian casualties15:34 - Shift away from avoiding civilian harm and strategic consequences16:33 - Degradation of U.S. wartime standards and implications21:54 - Closing remarks and hopes for better news
Transcribe →Robot Umpires Invade MLB: ABS Challenge System Debuts | WTP #148
Mar 3000:21:33Tap to summarizeBaseball is back—and the game just got automated. Sal Assante breaks down MLB's controversial new Assisted Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System (powered by T-Mobile), which debuted on Opening Day 2026. Players can now challenge umpire ball/strike calls with real-time tech verification, giving teams limited challenges that carry over if successful. Is this a win for accuracy and strategy, or the beginning of the end for traditional umpiring and the human element? Sal explores umpire reactions, job impacts, upcoming CBA negotiations, salary issues, and how automation could reshape America's pastime. He also delivers a quick geopolitical update on the ongoing Iran conflict, including recent US-Israel strikes, troop movements, and escalating tensions. Sports meets world events in classic We The Patriots fashion. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriotsFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:30 - Major changes in baseball: the Assisted Ball Strike System06:12 - Umpire reactions and adjustments15:11 - Upcoming CBA negotiations and automation20:21 - Iran tensions and troop movements
Transcribe →Trump's Promises vs. Reality | WTP #147
Mar 2300:33:43Tap to summarizeSal Assante delivers a no-holds-barred interview-style deep dive into Trump's 2024 campaign promises—where they hit home and where they've crashed. Border security and mass deportations? Major strides with sharp drops in crossings, expanded detention, and National Guard deployments. But the Iran war? A "major failure" costing trillions, spiking fuel prices, and fueling inflation—far from "ending wars." National debt spirals toward crisis, military overspend balloons, Middle East entanglements escalate, and government weaponization/persecution lingers. Plus: Joe Kent's bombshell resignation as counterterrorism chief over the Iran push, highlighting elite pressures and broken anti-war vows. "US war costs exceed $8 trillion"—promises made, but the 'swamp' endures. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC0Z_Rt_SiPa_HGuyyNW5fLw/?themeRefresh=1Follow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:45 Evaluating Trump's Key Campaign Promises20:11 Resignation of Joe Kent and Its Implications31:11 Reflections on Trump's Administration and Future Outlook
Transcribe →Iran War Week 3: Strikes on Iran, Fuel Prices Spike, Bitcoin & Free Speech Crackdown | WTP #146
Mar 1600:22:24Tap to summarizeThe Iran conflict rages into its third week—no end in sight. Sal Assante delivers raw updates: US-Israel strikes hammer Iranian missile sites, nuclear facilities like Natanz, internal security, and Tehran itself, with reports of massive civilian displacement (3.2M+ fleeing), school casualties, and regime resilience under new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowing to choke the Strait of Hormuz. Domestically: Skyrocketing fuel prices/inflation crush Americans, government ramps up censorship on war coverage and independent reporting, Epstein files stay buried amid propaganda. Crypto twist—Bitcoin surges ~7% to ~$71K+ as a hedge amid turmoil, defying expectations as gold stalls and stocks dip. "The machine" drives endless war regardless of promises—civilian costs mount, free speech threatened. Mobilize, dissent, stay vocal. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Z_Rt_SiPa_HGuyyNW5fLwFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:31 - Analysis of Iran's missile stockpile and US military outlook01:05 - Domestic fallout, including economic impacts and government censorship03:20 - Challenges faced by US military strategy and the unintended consequences08:55 - Political shifts and military engagement under Trump's administration09:25 - Casualty reports and the escalation of violence, including civilian casualties17:01 - Non-transparent government actions and dismantling public trust17:54 - Parallels with past US wars and propaganda manipulation18:16 - Reflection on political promises versus reality in leadership21:37 - Why Bitcoin no longer correlates with global turmoil as it once did25:13 - Closing remarks: urging listeners to stay informed and vocal
Transcribe →Conspiracies Of The 21st Century | WTP #144
Mar 200:22:17Tap to summarizeTensions explode—Sal Assante breaks down the massive U.S.-Israel joint strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, targeting nuclear sites, missile launchers, and leadership in a bold regime change bid after failed nuclear talks. Retaliation rains: Iran hits U.S. bases (3 American troops dead), Israel, and Gulf targets, sparking fears of wider war. Sal dissects media propaganda justifying escalation, Israel's heavy influence on U.S. policy, economic fallout (oil shocks, markets rattled), and echoes of Wesley Clark's "7 countries in 5 years" plan ending with Iran. "Propaganda is used to justify war"—vote out the warmongers before it's World War III rampant again. Geopolitics, military budgets, and hidden strategies exposed. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriots/videosFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:55 The Escalation of Conflict: Iran and the U.S.08:07 The Role of Israel in U.S. Foreign Policy15:31 The Consequences of Regime Change in Iran
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