In this episode of RLA Radio, host Dennis Bergen interviews Jeffrey Tucker, founder of the Brownstone Institute, about the economic and political landscape as President-elect Trump prepares to take office. Tucker emphasizes the need for the Trump administration to be transparent about the current economic situation, which he describes as worse than reported, with issues like inflation and debt creation. He suggests that Trump should acknowledge the ongoing recession and implement policies to halt debt creation, cut spending, and inspire economic growth. The conversation touches on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, the impact of government spending on inflation, and the importance of fostering a pro-business environment. The discussion concludes with optimism about the potential for significant economic improvement under Trump's leadership, given the right policies and support. Jeffrey A. Tucker is the Founder and President of the Brownstone Institute and the author of many thousands of articles in the scholarly and popular press and ten books in 5 languages, most recently publisher of Blindsight in 2020. He is also the editor of The Best of Mises. He speaks widely on topics of economics, technology, social philosophy, and culture. For more information about our guest, Mr. Jeffrey A. Tucker, please visit https://brownstone.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit https://retirementlifestyleadvocates.com.