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Let me be honest; as a result of the current presidents on again off again policies and head turning daily flip flops, I am not quite sure what the future of the economy is in the US. Where are we headed as a democratic and capitalist society?

My guest is Paul Johnson is a civic entrepreneur, investor, and former Mayor of Phoenix whose career spans public service, private enterprise, and global policy engagement. He is President of Redirect Health, and he has led multiple successful acquisitions and investment ventures, particularly in the healthcare and real estate sectors.  His book, “What’s Right with America”—explores the fusion of free markets, free trade, property rights, and the American civil rights tradition.

  • “You say America is the greatest force for good in history—Your book celebrates capitalism and freedom—but your critics ask about unregulated capitalism is exactly what created our inequality, systematic racism, a climate crisis, and corporate control over politics?”
  • “You say America is still the greatest force for good—why should small business owners be optimistic about the future?
  • “A lot of entrepreneurs feel like the American Dream is out of reach. How do you reconcile that with your message of abundance and optimism?”
  • “What can entrepreneurs do—right now—to help heal America’s divisions while building their businesses?”
  • “You’re advocating for what’s right with America—but what’s wrong with how we’re supporting small businesses today?”
  • “How does your book help entrepreneurs succeed—not just feel good about the country?”

Tom Hogan living forever

Segment 2 with Tom Hogan starts at 22:40.

I remember in one of my favorite movie, “Starship Troopers”, before going to war, the sergeant says to his new recruits before going to war- “You want to live forever”. My answer was yes, I do

With the average US lifespan of men at 76 and women at 82, is there a way for people to routinely live to 100 or more? Tom Hogan, former Oracle executive,  is the author of four novels and his latest is “The Forever Factor”, a suspense novel about the quest to extend human life to 150. He believes babies born this year will live to that age.

We talked about the science behind it all and the problems for society for people living to 150.

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