The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 3: A Poor Economy
Nov 18, 2025
Exploring the economic divide, the discussion dives into how perceptions differ between those under and over 50. Jesse highlights the shocking loss of buying power since the COVID lockdowns and the recent revelations about the first Trump assassin. With fewer people heading to the movies, ticket prices and cultural shifts are examined. The podcast also touches on inflation and suggests insights into central banks' gold purchases and the risks of current economic policies.
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Age Shapes Economic Perception
- Americans over 50 generally feel the economy is fine while those under 50 feel it's bad due to income and career stage differences.
- Jesse Kelly links this perception gap to older workers earning peak wages and younger people starting with low pay and debt.
Tech Disruption Creates Real Job Pain
- Rapid technological change is reshaping labor markets and can eliminate entire livelihoods like long-haul trucking over time.
- Kelly warns transitional pain is unavoidable even if long-term gains occur, leaving many workers displaced.
Prioritize Buying Power Over Stimulus Checks
- Focus on restoring real buying power, not one-off checks, to win broad voter support according to Kelly.
- Avoid large cash handouts that risk reigniting inflation; prefer targeted tax cuts and deductions instead.