Apr 19, 2023
CEO Chris Boyd, CFP®, and IAR Jeff Perry, JD, are joined by retired Congressman and Texas State Representative Lamar Smith of the 21st district of Texas. He discusses his work in congress, how he dealt with political oppositions, his endeavor for bipartisanship and civility between Democrats and Republicans, and how to find common ground. They get into why we are seeing fewer people in the middle of the political aisle and how to get passed an Us vs Them mentality. Smith shares his opinions on the most concerning geopolitical issues we are facing today and his thoughts on possible 2024 presidential nominees.
Chris and Jeff cover some financial news, bringing up inflation and its effects on consumer spending and financial stress in America.