Tariffs, AI, Immigration & Corruption: Mike Nellis’ Most Honest Interview Yet | DSH #1636

Digital strategist and political commentator Mike Nellis sits down for a brutally honest, fast-paced breakdown of America’s biggest issues: AI killing jobs, disappearing entry-level work, tariffs, manufacturing myths, the cost-of-living crisis, immigration, ICE raids, global trade, and the financial pressure crushing everyday Americans.

Mike explains why AI and automation will replace entire industries, why tariffs won’t bring manufacturing back, how trade shocks are hurting U.S. farmers, why small businesses are struggling, and why so many Americans feel disconnected and left behind.

⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

🤖 Why AI will erase millions of jobs faster than expected
🏭 Why manufacturing won’t return — even with tariffs
📉 How trade shifts crushed U.S. farmers & local economies
🚚 Why gig work is exploding (and why it won’t last)
💼 Why entry-level careers are disappearing
💸 Why everyday Americans feel poorer despite good headlines
🔍 How global influence from China reshapes U.S. industry
🗳️ Why many Americans feel politically homeless
🚨 How ICE raids affect real communities on the ground
🧠 A raw look at mental health, anxiety & rebuilding your life

CHAPTERS
00:00 – AI, Automation & Why Jobs Are Disappearing
01:05 – Manufacturing, Tariffs & Economic Promises
02:25 – Gambling, Poker & Personal Background
03:15 – Digital Strategy & Fundraising Work
04:20 – Grocery Prices, Inflation & Economic Pain
05:35 – U.S. Farmers, Trade Deals & Global Shockwaves
06:45 – Wealth Gaps, AI Bubbles & Stock Market Risks
08:00 – Immigration, ICE Raids & Community Impact
09:25 – China, Land Buying & Soft Power Influence
10:40 – Mental Health, Personal Struggles & Radical Transparency

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🔑 KEYWORDS

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