Presidents' Day Reflections: Honoring Washington, Lincoln, Duvall & Jackson + Tariff Ruling Wins for the Economy

In this Presidents' Day special (Episode 5), we dive into the real history of the holiday—still officially Washington's Birthday, shifted to the third Monday in February since 1971. We spotlight George Washington (born Feb 22, 1732; died Dec 14, 1799; president 1789-1797) and Abraham Lincoln (born Feb 12, 1809; died Apr 15, 1865; president 1861-1865) as foundational leaders.

Heartfelt tributes to two American icons we recently lost: legendary actor Robert Duvall (passed Feb 15, 2026, age 95) for his unforgettable roles in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and more; and civil rights giant Rev. Jesse Jackson (passed Feb 17, 2026, age 84), MLK protégé and champion of equality.

Plus, breaking down Friday's Supreme Court 6-3 ruling striking down sweeping tariffs under IEEPA—why it's easing inflation fears, stabilizing markets, and setting up a brighter, more balanced economic future with less trade war risk.

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