

Why Nothing Gets Fixed: The Business Model of American Politics (Shapiro/Carlson, Sean Ryan, Tucker) | Unleashed 101
Unleashed 101 by Myia Hanson and Jeremy Hanson
E269
Dec 26, 2025
44:41
Episode notes
In this 46-minute episode of Unleashed 101, Jeremy Hanson breaks down the ugly truth behind modern American politics: it isn’t built to solve problems—it’s built to monetize attention.It starts with the headline clash: Ben Shapiro vs Tucker Carlson at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest—framed as a major ideological battle, but what if it’s actually something else? Jeremy explains why so much “movement drama” is really a fight over audiences, donor networks, influence, and succession—and why working families get nothing but speeches while costs keep rising.From there, Jeremy exposes the Grift Economy: the political incentives that reward outrage and punish solutions. Why do politicians treat everything that would help your family—healthcare costs, wages, housing, and accountability—like it’s “too complicated”… yet somehow wars, bailouts, and corporate c ...