Shutdowns, Tariffs & Tomatoes: A Crash Course in Economic Chaos

This week’s episode of The Personal Wealth Coach takes you on a whirlwind tour of the economy’s biggest storylines — from a government shutdown wrapped in partisan finger-pointing, to the surprising rise of accidental landlords reshaping real estate, to why your avocado just got cheaper. We’ll dig into tariffs on everything from tomatoes to Hollywood blockbusters, explore how labor strikes and wage battles are reshaping industries, and uncover the strange places where Republicans and Democrats actually agree.

It’s a mix of shutdown drama, trade wars, and produce politics — all stitched together with an economist’s eye and just enough wit to make sense of the madness. If you’ve ever wondered how a tomato farm in Mexico, a UPS strike, and a Hollywood movie set all connect back to your wallet, this episode’s for you.

This episode was recorded on October 3rd, 2025.

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