We Need More Than AI | Scott Bessent #494 | The Way I Heard It

I've spent a lot of time talking to people who worry that America doesn't make enough things anymore. My latest podcast guest is a guy whose job is helping do something about it. I expected this conversation to be about taxes, tariffs, and the economy, which we got into eventually. But we also wound up talking about why America outsourced so much of its industrial capacity, what happens when efficiency becomes more important than resilience, and why your kids might care a lot more about the stock market than you think. Whether you agree with Scott or not, he's got a front-row seat to some very big decisions. I wanted to know how he thinks about them—and whether there's still room for optimism. Have a look. #podcast #america #finance A special thanks to: Army of Normal Folks—hosted by Bill Courtney, this podcast shines a light on everyday bloody do-gooders who take it upon themselves to make their communities a better place. Every episode proves what can happen when regular, like-minded people decide to attack a problem from the bottom up. Give it a listen by visiting: https://bit.ly/ArmyOfNormalFolksPodcast Digs—an AI-powered platform that's helping builders spend less time chasing PDFs, scrolling through text threads, and searching for the latest plans. By connecting everything into one visual workflow, Digs helps builders save time, reduce costly mistakes, and make every project run more smoothly. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/DigsMikeRowe If you like me, and even if you don't, subscribe to my channels and follow me. Much obliged.    / @therealmikerowe      / @therealmikeroweshorts      / @pyskshow     / mikerowe     / therealmikerowe     / mikeroweworks   00:00 Innovation vs. imitation 06:15 Tax cuts & the economy 14:03 The American dream 18:58 Housing market issues 21:53 Critical metals 25:00 Data centers 29:04 A tool for good? ️ 34:20 Financial literacy 36:26 Trump Account benefits 38:46 Risk tolerance 41:29 Wake up America