CW 763 FBF – Trump's HUD Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson

9 Dec 2016 · 38 min
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9 Dec 2016 · 38 min

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In this Flashback Friday episode of the Creating Wealth Show, host Jason Hartman introduces himself as a self‑made multimillionaire real‑estate investor and frames the program as a review of past episodes that teach listeners how to build wealth through property ownership. He highlights demographic trends—such as a projected population surge to 4.4 billion by 2045, a large Gen‑Y cohort delaying home ownership, and the rarity of 30‑year mortgages outside the United States—to argue that rental housing will experience a historic demand boom, making long‑term agency‑backed mortgages a unique investment opportunity. Hartman then brings on former neurosurgeon and political figure Dr. Ben Carson. Carson critiques the Affordable Care Act, describing it as a government tool for control rather than health improvement, and promotes market‑based alternatives like Health Savings Accounts. The conversation shifts to broader concerns about big government: mounting national debt (≈$18 trillion), the United States’ role as the world’s reserve‑currency issuer, military readiness, and the impact of heavy regulation and high corporate taxes on business. Carson warns that fiscal irresponsibility could erode America’s global standing, yet he also notes grassroots optimism, citing enthusiastic crowds across red and blue states. He calls for national unity, town‑hall style dialogue, and civic participation to counter division fostered by progressive “divide‑and‑conquer” tactics. Both hosts stress the importance of an informed electorate and warn against political correctness silencing debate. Throughout the episode, Hartman intersperses promotional segments for his Creating Wealth Encyclopedia book, audio courses, and real‑estate listings, urging listeners to purchase the $197 package. The episode closes with Carson directing listeners to his website and noting his book’s bestseller status, followed by standard disclaimer and subscription prompts from Hartman Media.

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