How to Money · Friday, September 11, 2026
The hosts debated the potential economic consequences of the upcoming midterm elections, particularly concerning a proposed $5,000 dividend to every American. They argued that such a measure, regardless of political affiliation, could exacerbate inflation and lead to long-term financial pain.
“You could buy two of those foldable iPhones, man, if the Republicans win the midterms.”
“Even if the Republicans win the midterms, which doesn't look likely, the $5,000 into every American's pocket is also ridiculously unlikely, and it would create more of the problem we're already experiencing, which is runaway inflation, right?”
“Sending paychecks to Americans, it sounds great, I think, but we've all now, we've seen the back end of it, and it's not pretty.”