Fencer Stephanie Turner, previously disqualified and hit with a black card for refusing to compete against a biological male in a women’s event, has now been handed a 12-month suspension from USA Fencing. In this quick follow up to our earlier episode, we discuss why the backlash cuts across political lines and and why punishing female women for standing up for fairness is a losing battle for Democrats. (Recorded April 16, 2025)

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China just cut off U.S. beef imports - starting with Tyson - and might pause them all. Surprise twist? China’s our third-largest beef buyer. That’s a gut punch for American producers and a potential gift to Australia and Brazil, who are ready to swoop in. We talk about what this might mean for your steak prices, why 90-day disruptions aren't the whole story for most businesses, and whether this is bold strategy or economic self-sabotage. (Recorded April 16, 2025)

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What starts as a simple question - Can America win a tariff war with China? - quickly turns into a full-on verbal sparring match between Tré and John. One sees tariffs as self-inflicted pain, the other as necessary leverage. But both seem to agree: we're fencing with blindfolds on.

We unpack the 54% cumulative tariff rate, argue over whether prices have really changed, and ask why "we're getting screwed" sounds more like a vibe than a verifiable fact. From farmers and gas prices to day traders and long-term investors, we break down who’s winning, who’s whining, and whether "fair trade" even exists.

No easy answers. No safe takes. Just bourbon, banter, and bets you'll want to fact-check next year.

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