Recorded on July 30, 2019 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Rinaldo Brutoco (World Business Academy President and Founder) and Kristy Jansen (World Business Academy Chief of Staff) discuss US economic indicators, share news out of the UK, offer updates on gold, oil, currency, and trade, and give a final riff on how income inequality ought to be declared a National Emergency. Rinaldo ponders the downward adjustment of US economic growth, the questionable spin of some of the data points c...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Recorded on June 27, 2019 One year after he discussed family separation for the first time on New Business Paradigms, Rinaldo Brutoco (World Business Academy President and Founder) and Kristy Jansen (World Business Academy Chief of Staff) discuss the embarrassing state of US immigration policies. Rinaldo poses a simple, but clever solution to the pressures of immigration and asylum seekers at our southern border that would create a safe and humane system that benefits the US economy. The show th...
Jul 01, 2019•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of New Business Paradigms, World Business Academy Founder & President Rinaldo Brutoco and Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen speak on a litany of topics, all following the common theme that both political and economic factors are increasing the opportunity for a financial crisis. Through a discussion of climate related weather patterns, outrageously high prescription drug prices, increased tariffs, and relaxed financial regulations, they paint a picture of an economy that no longer has...
May 31, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the wake of the Muller Report, political calculations are missing the point. The chaos, incompetence, and criminality that plague the current White House are trashing our economy and will have a lasting negative effect on American society and beyond. On this episode of New Business Paradigms, recorded on April 22, 2019, Rinaldo discusses the state of the economy based on key economic indicators, explains the importance of the census to American politics, how tariffs are hurting consumers far ...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversation with Chief of Staff, Kristy Jansen. On this episode, recorded on March 23, 2019, Rinaldo and Kristy discuss major domestic and international news including the implications of an inverted yield curve, the US Fed lowering economic growth expectations and continuing European economic dysfunction. We also turn a spotlight on the US and global auto manufacturers and their continuin...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Recorded on February 23, 2019 On this episode of New Business Paradigms Rinaldo and Kristy focus on improving literacy in finance, politics, and climate change. The American economy appears to be booming, but it isn’t supported by numbers of classic economic indicators and more importantly, consumers are beginning to feel consequences of tightening markets and an inequal economy. Rinaldo explains this apparent paradox by analyzing Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder letter and the concept of...
Feb 27, 2019•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Recorded on January 25, 2019 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Rinaldo discusses the economic impacts of the longest government shutdown in history, outlines why it’s been a disaster for the US federal workforce, for the middle class more broadly, and has weakened confidence in the US Government. While the shutdown ended as Rinaldo and Kristy were wrapping up the show, the detrimental effects of this ill-conceived buffoonery will reverberate for years to come. The conversation also expl...
Jan 29, 2019•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is exceptional and what makes America exceptional? Recorded on December 7, 2018 On this special episode of New Business Paradigms, Rinaldo and Kristy announce the new weekly radio show starting in January. The show begins with a reflection on the 77th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the parallels that it has with the modern political climate. Rinaldo checks in with economic indicators at the end of the year and makes predictions about the impending recession (hint – it’s still much sooner t...
Dec 15, 2018•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Due to a strong showing in the midterm elections, the Democratic Party was able to take big steps towards stabilizing the government, by winning many governors races and retaking the majority in the House of Representatives. On this episode of New Business paradigms, Rinaldo and Kristy focus on exactly why this was such a historic night for the country and how it affected our economic outlook. After a short discussion on politics, Rinaldo focuses on current global economic indicators and recent ...
Nov 13, 2018•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast The week of October 13th, both the Economist and Rolling Stone magazines ran articles highlighting the recession lurking around the corner. Both articles also point to the lack of remedies available to Central Banks to ease the downturn. On this month’s New Business Paradigms, Rinaldo focuses on the “titanic miscalculations” inherent in today’s chaotic mismanagement of the U.S. economy. He and Kristy also discuss the discouraging trends regarding wealth and power inequality in the United States....
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Every day is more collateral damage…” Recorded on September 5, 2018 The US economy looks to be growing steadily, but economists including Rinaldo continue to forecast a large recession in the near future. How do these two realities line up? On the show this month we discuss economic indicators and the effects that current events have on the economy, consumer confidence, and personal spending power. We discuss the effects of the charged political climate, the consequences of targeting immigrants...
Sep 19, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Lately, global free trade has been under attack both rhetorically and politically, and some may ask why we should care. Every day we hear more and more about tariff policies and the trade war building between the United States and China. Meanwhile, the President pushes away other allies like the European Union, Canada, and Japan. Economists continue to forecast a looming global recession and the interconnectedness of the world economy is a reality that's hard to deny. On this episode of New Busi...
Aug 31, 2018•57 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Who wins in a trade war? The short answer is no one. As the United States takes an increasingly narrow and punitive view of economics, we find ourselves on the edge of economic recession. Not unlike the Smoot-Hawley era during the Great Depression, tariffs are creating a rift with the international community and threatening the existing global order. On this episode of New Business Paradigms, featuring Kristy Jansen and Rinaldo Brutoco, we dive into the US trade war, protectionist policies, and ...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this show, we will check in on key economic indicators and project the impacts of various policies of the Trump administration, including the tax cuts and tariffs on imported goods. A key issue we will address is the ongoing crisis at the US-Mexico border, where children are being separated from their parents and held in detention facilities with little transparency. The policy, enforced by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, has been denounced by the high commissioner for human rights for the Un...
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to our monthly take on economic trends and their interconnection with society. On this show, we will discuss some signs of an impending recession and explore how Rinaldo is balancing his portfolio to protect against it. Rinaldo and Matt explain the inverted yield curve, treasury bills, and their importance in identifying short term and long term inflation. We will discuss the first truly global impact of climate change, the slowing of the Gulf Stream. It isn't quite like that dramat...
May 17, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Ping-ponging markets and loose talk of military conflict are the latest manifestation of an increasingly uncertain global situation rife with risk and opportunity. While the latest tax bill has lightened the load on the upper echelons of corporate America, the burden has been passed off to the middle and lower classes. The blatant corporate kleptocracy and the ever-growing economic disparity in the US has sparked a recent rise in class consciousness. Rinaldo and Matt cover the instability and vo...
Apr 11, 2018•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast This month we continue our discussion about the market and the Federal Reserve’s wishful attempt to separate the discord in society from the current economy, with predictions of continued turmoil and a major market correction yet to come. Cryptocurrencies continue to be a very hot topic – Rinaldo explains some of the key differences between the different “coins,” clarifying which ones have a real purpose. Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) has gone mainstream – what is the next frontier for th...
Mar 22, 2018•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast This is the question on everyone’s mind as the stock market swings wildly and the partisan gridlock in Washington D.C. has continued to decline into political warfare. The market is in serious trouble for one main reason: it’s impossible to separate the economy from society at large — the dysfunction and disruption in society will eventually drive the economics. Listen to find out what investments are relatively safe and to hear thoughts on ways we can get back on track. This is an important sho...
Feb 07, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast In our year in review we discuss the prediction for a market correction in 2017 that has not yet occurred. Why is Wall Street so happy? What are the consequences of the rampant corporate and individual greed that appear to be dominating the US economy and government? And what will the reaction to all of this be in 2018? Listen in to find out.
Dec 15, 2017•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our pre-Thanksgiving show is dedicated to two major topics: the effort to slash taxes for the richest Americans and the unfolding regional struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Both of these ongoing political events are potentially game-changing in their impact and are worth your attention. In the discussion, Rinaldo mentions an article published by the Academy in 2007 titled “Iraq” – Exit from a quagmire. Later in the show he also mentions an article on the fallacy of so-called “Trickle-down ...
Nov 21, 2017•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’re a regular listener, you’ll know that this show has been predicting a significant drop in stocks. The question for today’s show is: it time to get out of stocks now? Listen to the end to find out. There are many winds blowing – some economic, some political, and some actually literal. Extreme storms and fire will have an impact; are these climate impacts going to influence the economy substantially in the short term? Will the unprecedented political instability begin to show up in the m...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast The World Business Academy turns 30 this year—our founding mission has been to inspire Business to take responsibility for the whole of society. Just this week, we saw business leaders doing the right thing—walking away from a President and and Administration that is out of control and that has thrown its lot in with the most dangerous and disgusting elements of American culture—Nazis and White Supremacists. This rejection of Trumpism by business leaders is critical; their assertion of values an...
Aug 17, 2017•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast With the failure of the unified Republican federal government to shred Obamacare, the prospect for other aggressive legislative action has darkened. This means the major tax cut and potential infrastructure spending are in question. Wall Street is reacting—after a real run in the wake of the Trump election, the market is uncertain. We explore the concept of Price-to-Earnings ratios and what this number says about today's market conditions and the possibility for a major recession in the next 17 ...
Mar 29, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready, it’s going to be a bumpy ride at some point in the next 12 months, maybe even before the end of 2017. On this month’s show Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco explains the confluence of policies and circumstances that will push the US economy into recession. Tips include ways to protect your portfolio in what is an uncertain and likely economically dark future. For up to the minute analysis, keep up with Rinaldo between shows. Follow him on Twitter: @RinaldoBrutoco As always, please ...
Feb 23, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Recorded on January 25, 2017: While the unpredictability of the young Trump administration makes predictions difficult, Academy President Rinaldo Brutoco breaks down the fundamentals that will impact the unemployment rate, oil prices, gold, and of course, inflation. We touch on Brexit, the efforts to build controversial oil pipelines, and a wide discussion about the possibility of a trade war. This is one not to miss. To keep up with Rinaldo between shows, follow him on Twitter: @RinaldoBrutoco ...
Jan 26, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is the first year of the domestic economy likely to look like, given the change in leadership of the executive branch? This episode takes a very detailed look at the various factors that will likely lead to a year of strong economic with a cloudy and questionable future thereafter. The conversation includes deeper dives on the various industries that have been reigned in by regulation (banking, health insurance, big pharma) and how these industries will profit under the next administration,...
Dec 07, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast A look at the aftermath of the Trump election: will he be the Proud Trump, aiming to be a historically successful leader? Or will he fall into Petulant Trump mode, going after enemies and picking fights that will derail his presidency and perhaps American democracy as a whole? Additionally, how does this administration impact social programs, industry regulation, domestic and global economics? What is the future of the Democratic Party? Also, how will you protect yourself and your family in the ...
Nov 11, 2016•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Recorded on November 2, 2016, this episode discusses various scenarios and potential impacts to global and US economies resulting from the upcoming election in the US. What are the consequences of a Trump election win? The markets are moving on every piece of news that pushes the polls ahead of election day, November 8—we anticipate an unprecedented Bust if he is elected. How would a close race play out over the next four years, should Hillary hang on to her slim lead? What can be expected from ...
Nov 02, 2016•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Recorded on September 17, 2016 There's a reason you have a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. The US economy is gearing up for an outstanding 2017. The fundamentals are strong and improving. Wages are growing across the board and new demand is being created by both the private and public sectors. But there's a catch: a Donald Trump presidency would derail not only the ongoing economic recovery but would actually trigger an economic collapse and a global recession. The lines are drawn an...
Sep 17, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast The world appears to be in total flux, almost unrecognizable from one day to the next. In this month's show we cover the massive choice being laid bare before the people of the United States and the world: do we continue making progress toward a more just and equitable world? Or do we backslide and allow fear to divide and conquer? In the short term, gold is a good hedge as uncertainty, fear, and the beginning signs of inflation rise. We go in depth on the reasons to begin investing in gold alon...
Jul 27, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
