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This week on Twist Happy Hour… we dig into fiscal responsibility and how today’s government spending stacks up against the old-school promise of accountability. Keryn and Kate call for investment in infrastructure, education, and innovation—the stuff that benefits everyone—while challenging the misconceptions around progressive ideologies and the culture-war sound bites that eat up airtime.
Episode Highlights (menu-style)
- 🍹 Mocktail: Apple Cider Ginger Fizz (2:1 apple cider to ginger beer + lime)
- 🧭 Accountability: Where should taxpayer dollars go?
- 🏗️ Infrastructure: From potholes to airports—funding what we actually use
- 🎓 Education: Re-educating workers and keeping talent in the U.S.
- 🤖 AI & Future: Competing by investing in ourselves
- 🧠 Discourse Reset: Moving beyond acronyms and outrage to real policy
Chapters
00:00 Intro & Drink
01:21 Mocktails & Seasonal Sips
01:34 What Happened to Fiscal Responsibility?
05:14 Spending & Accountability (Taxpayer perspective)
10:18 Infrastructure We All Rely On
14:15 Education Fuels Innovation
18:53 AI, Regulation & Competitiveness
21:18 Divisive Politics vs. Real Issues
Description (SEO-Rich)
From potholes to public universities, this episode argues that investing in the American people—not vanity projects—delivers the highest return. The hosts spotlight how education and retraining power innovation, why infrastructure matters for every state, and how better political discourse can refocus the conversation on accountability and results. Plus: a simple mocktail you can make tonight.
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