A razor-thin House vote on a trillion-dollar bill sends ripples across Washington — and the economy. As we wait to see how the Senate reshapes it, we break down what’s at stake. Co-hosts Joseph Gradante, Tyler Goering and Emil Sadofsky unpack the macroeconomic implications, the legislative chaos and the political theater playing out in real time. From the role of deregulation in sparking growth to the philosophical divide within the GOP, they dissect how fiscal clarity, or the lack of it, will impact markets, portfolios and America’s global standing.

Key Takeaways: 

(00:56 ) The reconciliation bill may boost growth through tax cuts and deregulation.

(04:39 ) The Senate will amend the reconciliation bill to meet the July 4th goal.

(10:01 ) Pro-business policies may outweigh spending concerns for foreign investors.

(15:08 ) Lower taxes and freer markets could boost GOP chances in the next election.

(20:37 ) Military strength deters threats like the Taiwan invasion and protects US hegemony.

(25:32 ) Rand Paul’s theatrics overlook practical solutions and risk GOP credibility.

(29:37 ) The 6% across-the-board cut sounds bold but fails the test of practicality.

(31:45 ) Fiscal clarity may boost crypto and AI, but rising debt keeps gold in play.

Resources Mentioned:

Joseph Gradante -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoda-josephgradante/

Tyler Goering -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-goering-cfa/

Emil Sadofsky -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-sadofsky/

CNBC Interview with Senator Markwayne Mullin -

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/06/02/sen-markwayne-mullin-overall-structure-of-the-house-reconciliation-bill-will-stay-intact.html

CNBC Interview with Senator Rand Paul -

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/06/03/sen-rand-paul-on-reconciliation-bill-i-will-not-vote-to-raise-the-debt-ceiling-by-5-trillion.html

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