E67: Doge, Politics, the Space Race, and the Future of Meat $ASTS $SpaceX

💥 Is the USA becoming uninvestable? A thought-provoking question from a Patreon supporter sparks a deep dive into the political and economic future of the United States. Are we heading toward autocracy, and what does that mean for investors? Bonus shout-out to fans of the TV show The Americans!🚀 AST SpaceMobile vs. Starlink - The Space Race Heats Up! T-Mobile’s big Super Bowl announcement puts satellite-to-phone connectivity in the spotlight. Is $ASTS primed to disrupt SpaceX’s Starlink, or is this a two-horse race with room for both?🪙 $TRUMP & $MELANIA Coins – The Wild World of Political Crypto. We break down the bizarre rise of Trump and Melania-branded tokens -- hype or high-risk gamble?🔪 Doge (Department of Government Efficiency) - Necessary Reform or Overreach? Elon Musk’s new government efficiency initiative aims to cut $1 trillion in spending. Will it help stabilize the US economy, or is it an unconstitutional power grab?🥩 Mosa Meat & The Future of Food - Cultured meat is gaining traction; could we be witnessing the beginning of the end for traditional livestock farming? Luke shares why he just invested in Mosa Meat and what it means for the future of sustainable protein.🌴 Thank you for your support on Patreon.com/wallsteetwildlife!💵 The few bucks you won’t miss help us make the show even better.Sources:Mosa Meat crowdfunding (do your own due diligence): https://www.crowdcube.eu/companies/mosa-meat-1/pitches/qaav9qJon Stewart Questions Defense Deputy Secretary on Budget Failures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50MusF365U0Segments:00:00 Introduction02:18 Will the US Be Investable in Five Years?04:02 Patreon Community and Political Poll05:19 Stephen's Complex Question on US Autocracy09:11 The Americans TV Show and Ideology23:02 COVID-19 and Trust in Institutions28:15 The Doge Initiative: Government Efficiency42:25 Uncovering Government Grifts43:44 Defense Spending and Contractor Incentives44:47 The Tragic Reality of Musk's Initiatives47:02 Jon Stewart's Definitional Argument49:26 Constitutional Concerns and Executive Overreach53:18 The Future of US Education01:03:22 Space Communications Showdown: ASTS vs. Starlink01:10:55 Investing in Cultured Meat: Mosa Meat01:14:23 Patreon Shoutouts**********If you want to see our furry faces, this podcast is also available on YouTube at ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WallStreetWildlife?sub_confirmation=1⁠**********SUPPORT THE SHOW AND BECOME A PATREON: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/wallstreetwildlife⁠**********Find more episodes of the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠wallstreetwildlife.com⁠⁠⁠ where you can also get our "10 Laws of the Investing Jungle" free PDF download, and you can follow us at:⁠⁠x.com/7LukeHallard⁠⁠x.com/7FlyingPlatypus⁠Wall Street Wildlife is also on Instagram @wallstreetwildlife**********Sign-up for a bond account at ⁠⁠Public.com/wildlife⁠A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Learn more at:⁠⁠https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account⁠**********Monkey’s “Zen, Nietzsche, How to Live” Substack:http://firephilosophy.substack.com**********Disclosure: Wall Street Wildlife hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation