51-49 with James Li

The Silent Depression: The Greatest Hidden Economic Crisis of Our Time This week on 51/49, James uncovers the "Silent Depression," an economic phenomenon where a select few are living in abundance, but the majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and national credit card debt reaching alarming heights, and explores the controversial notion that only significant disruptions can redress societal imbalances. 0:00 The Silent Depression, Explained 3:11 Dark Side of Income Inequality 5:17 Walter Scheidel - The Great Leveler 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5149jamesli Follow James on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.

President Joe Biden in 1986: “It’s the best $3 billion investment we made. Were there not an Israel, the United States of America would have to invent an Israel to protect her interest in the region.”

Ponderings based off Thomas Fazi's article: "Why the West’s Elites Invented a Permacrisis: Our Desperate Rulers are Clinging on to a Dying World" https://unherd.com/2023/09/why-the-wests-elites-invented-a-permacrisis/

How Big Food Manipulates Your Diet Advice This week on 51/49, James unravels the unsettling connection between nutritionists, dietitians and the food industry, and exposes a narrative of deceit and corporate manipulation, revealing the alarming parallels between today's food giants and yesterday's tobacco moguls. 0:00 Big Food Takes A Page Out of Big Tobacco's Playbook 2:54 Dietitians Paid to Promote Diet Soda, Sugar, Supplements The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/09/13/dietitian-instagram-tiktok-paid-food-industry/ 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5149jamesli Follow James on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.

Princeton University study: The preferences of the average American appear to have only a minuscule, near-zero, statistically non-significant impact upon public policy.

A breakdown of how airlines actually make money.

What's inside the White Houses $40B "Emergency Aid Package"?

Laser Conspiracy or Gross Negligence? This week on 51/49, James discusses the mystery of the Maui wildfires and delves into the probable cause behind the devastating wildfires in Maui, uncovering a tale of corporate greed and laziness, along with the corrosive links between money, power, and politics. 0:00 Direct Energy Weapon or Gross Negligence? 1:52 Hawaiian Electric Industries Facing Scrutiny 3:49 Corporate Greed Kills Research Credit: https://www.youtube.com/@cancelthisconspiracy 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5149jamesli Follow James on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.

Will AI liberate us from work, or keep us chained for eternity? This week on 51/49, James explores AI's transformative potential to revolutionize our lives for the better, against the backdrop of corporate greed and systemic power structures. With the rise of virtual influencers and technological unemployment looming, will a future with AI be a utopian dream or a dystopian nightmare? 0:00 Will AI Kill Us or Save Us? 1:29 The Rise of Virtual AI Influencers 3:43 800 Millions Jobs GONE! 5:18 The Plan: AI Will Keep Us Enslaved 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.

On July 27, 2023, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates another quarter-basis point, to the highest rate in 22 years. They say it's part of a continued effort to "fight persistent inflation in the U.S. economy." But could there be another reason?

Dollars & Doses: The Disturbing Details of Ozempic's $150bn Empire This week on 51/49, James explores the underbelly of the pharmaceutical industry through a look at Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and other GLP-1 Receptor Agonist drugs to expose the playbook companies like Novo Nordisk and others use to wield powerful and influence over universities, researchers, doctors, the media, government officials and regulators, to create the conditions to launch the best-selling drug of all time. 0:00 The Miracle Drug - Ozempic/Wegovy 1:12 Obesity Industrial Complex Playbook Exposed 6:51 The Still Unknown Dangers of "Miracle" Drugs 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.

USDA recently put out this press release: "Scientists Build a healthy Dietary Pattern Using Ultra-Processed Foods", a study that claims "it is possible to build a healthy diet with 91 percent of the calories coming from ultra processed foods." BUT what they fail to mention is that many researchers in this study work for processed food companies or non-profits funded by big food.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is endorsing Joe Biden for President in 2024, saying "he's done quite well given the limitations we have", messaging that is vastly different from when she first came to into office in 2018.

Toxic Cover-Up: How Your Clothes Might Be Making You Sick This week on 51/49, James uncovers the alarming truth about the toxic chemicals present in our everyday clothing. With insights from investigative journalist Alden Wicker, from airline uniforms to trendy tees from Shein and other fast fashion manufacturers, we navigate the labyrinth of fashion and apparel, and its disturbing health implications. 0:00 Toxic Airline Uniforms from Hell 2:30 PFAs & the Hidden Toxins in Your Clothes 6:36 Media Silence on Toxic Fashion, Explained To Dye For, How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick–And How We Can Fight Back: http://www.aldenwicker.com/ 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.

In light of criticism of members of Congress insider trading (in 2022, members of Congress significantly outperformed the market—both Democrats and Republicans), Congressman Dan Crenshaw stunningly justifies that insider trading should be a "perk" of serving in Congress.

FedNow to CBDC: The Silent Transition You Need to Know About This week on 51/49, James delves into the hidden implications of the Federal Reserve's new digital payment system, FedNow. Guided by analysis and commentary from Professor Richard Werner (Princes of Yen), we explore how FedNow could set the stage for a far-reaching Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), potentially transforming our financial privacy and freedom by giving unprecedented surveillance powers and the potential for real-time monetary control to unelected central bank officials. 0:00 Is FedNow a Stepping Stone to a CBDC? 0:52 Professor Werner Uncovers the Hidden Dangers of CBDCs 3:41 The Fed's Plan to Eliminate Cash 6:45 The Fight Against Financial Slavery Watch Part 1 on Breaking Points: https://youtu.be/7JmjpuDlPUs 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.

Popular discourse often talks about the importance of "following the science", but perhaps an even more important question to ask is who is funding the "science."

The Backdoor to Billionaire Food Monopoly. This week on 51/49, James explores the hidden layer hidden beneath Florida's new anti-immigration law, SB1718, signed by Ron DeSantis, and its function as a backdoor mechanism to transfer billions of dollars in wealth from the masses to the ruling elite. 0:00 The Bedrock of American Agriculture 1:35 Billionaire Takeover of Family-Owned Farms 5:21 Building a New Working Class Alliance 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.

Hollywood is on strike, but the story is so much bigger... This week on 51/49, James discusses the 2023 WGA writer's strike in the context of the relationship between capital and labor, and how new technologies such as artificial intelligence pose a grave danger to the future of society. 0:00 The Prostitute & the Pimp 1:30 The WGA Writer's Strike 2:38 AI and the Future of Work 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.

Elon Musk hypocritically calls for a "pause in AI development" but immediately founds his own AI company, X.AI.

BlackRock is plotting to make billions off Ukraine, using US taxpayer money.

Union carpenter Antonio Mayes debunks anti-union propaganda in under 60 seconds. Subscribe to Antonio's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@unscriptedwithantonio

Inside the insidious Pharma-Food Cartel: Is there a darker, more sinister agenda at play in the food and healthcare industry, where companies profit from making people sick and dependent on drugs? This week on 51/49, James investigates the perverse motives of big Pharma, Big Food, mainstream corporate media, and medical professionals in promoting drugs for weight loss, while ignoring the role of nutrition and lifestyle choices in obesity. 0:00 Pharma Paying Doctors to Lie 2:43 The Big Obesity Con 5:50 Solutions to Address Obesity Epidemic 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.

The aftermath of Congress' investigation into Southwest Airlines cancellations reveals the truth about how politics work in America.

RESTRICT Act = PATRIOT Act 2.0?! This week on 51/49, James talks about the impending TikTok ban, specifically uncovering the truth about The RESTRICT ACT - Senate Bill S. 686, a bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Senator Mark Warner, touted by the mainstream media as a "comprehensive, risk-based approach that proactively tackles sources of potentially dangerous technology.” But is all this talk of a ban on TikTok in the name of national security and data privacy just an excuse for more internet censorship? 0:00 TikTok Ban a Red Herring? 1:50 The RESTRICT Act, Explained 4:04 Insider Trading Behind Bipartisan Support for S. 686? 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright.