Summer Blockbusters, Culture, and the Cost of Going to the Movies | Ep 071

You’ll get a nostalgic tour from Star Wars and Jaws to today’s remix-heavy slate, tying movie trends to cultural sentiment and even stock market moods. Kevin Freeman and Mike Carter break down the rising price of a family night at the theater, creative drought vs. hopeful themes, and how films can be weaponized by governments and agendas—or uplift with pro-family, faith-aligned storytelling. Highlights include Top Gun’s Pentagon partnership, China’s soft power pressure, Disney’s Lightyear backlash, and praise for family-friendly wins like Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Inflation is Worse than the Government is Reporting | Ep 003

Kevin Freeman discusses the ongoing inflation issue with co-host Mike Carter. They uncover the significant impact inflation is having on everyday life since President Biden's administration took office. They explore the marked increase in essential costs like food, housing, and gas, suggesting that the government is manipulating inflation data and the decline in the dollar's purchasing power is the real culprit. Returning to the gold standard is a solution, helping preserve money's value and combat inflation.