Pat O'Brien

Pat O'Brien

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New episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am!

Ep. 16 - Intersection Economics: A New Way to See the System

Intersection economics offers a practical way to manage markets. This episode explains debt, reform, and incentives using a traffic light framework, showing how clear rules, adaptive policy, and transparent tradeoffs can improve economic flow and stability.

Ep. 15 - The Debt Bomb Is Ticking

Why 38 trillion dollars matters less than ratios. This episode traces US debt to GDP from 1929 to today, explains Social Security math, rising interest costs, and realistic reforms that trade short term pain for long term stability.

Ep. 14 - Let AI Fix Congress

How gerrymandering fuels polarization and gridlock. This episode explores AI drawn congressional maps as a fix, explaining how transparent rules, neutral algorithms, and competitive districts could restore voter power and reward effective governing.

Ep. 13 – Echoes of ’68: Are We Stronger Today?

Are we reliving 1968 or facing a different kind of strain today? This episode compares war, political violence, the economy, media, and trust then and now, offering historical perspective and practical insight for navigating division without outrage.

Ep. 12 - You’re More Talented Than You Think

After a career setback, a journey through Italy sparks a rethink of intelligence and creativity. Inspired by Ken Robinson, this episode explores finding your element, redefining smart, and rebuilding work and life around talent, passion, and purpose.

Ep. 11 - Fall 2025: Tragedy, Power Plays & Missed Priorities

A grounded look at the moments that reshaped the fall from political violence and government shutdowns to debt tariffs and AI impact. This episode cuts through outrage to focus on facts incentives and what it takes to restore serious civic leadership.

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