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MacroMashupWhy AI Is Reshaping American Power and Modern Warfare | Liz Young McNallyUpdate:This episode was recorded in December 2025. In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a major realignment of its defense innovation structures, prioritizing speed, clarity, and commercial adoption under direct defense leadership. This shift reinforces many of the themes discussed in this conversation.Full announcement:https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4376441/the-war-department-overhauls-innovation-ecosystem-to-accelerate-technology-to-t/ What does the next era of American power actually look like?America’s Next Power Shift Is Already Underway.In this episode of MacroMashup, Neil Winward speaks with Liz Young McNally — combat veteran and f...
2026-01-1534 min
MacroMashupEpisode 7 | Neil Winward on How Clean Energy Deals Get Done | MacroMashup PodcastIn this special episode of MacroMashup, Krista Mollion produced and interviews Neil Winward, CEO of Dakota Ridge Capital and usual host of the show. Neil reveals the real blueprint of how clean energy projects go from idea to construction to investment success. From hydrogen production and data center energy to tax credits and major financing mistakes, this conversation is an insider look at where the future of energy investment is heading. What you will learn in this episode:• What makes a clean energy project finance ready• How tax credits and capital stacks actually work• Red fla...
2025-12-0829 min
MacroMashupEpisode 6 | Howard Belk on Trust, Clarity & Authenticity in Finance | MacroMashup PodcastWhat can financial brands learn from the man who rebranded the U.S Army? In this episode of MacroMashup, host Neil Winward sits down with Howard Belk, Co-CEO and Chief Creative Officer at Siegel+Gale, to explore the power of authenticity, simplicity, and trust in finance and investing.From Vanguard’s clarity to Robinhood’s missteps and Goldman Sachs’ trust gap, Howard breaks down what makes or breaks a financial brand. They discuss:How to build authentic financial storytellingWhy clarity beats complexity in wealth managementLessons from rebranding the U.S. ArmyThe future of AI and human connec...
2025-10-0632 min
MacroMashupWall Street's Blind Spot with Phil RosenWall Street is full of noise. Phil Rosen is here to cut through it.In this episode of MacroMashup, we sit down with Phil Rosen, co-founder of Opening Bell Daily and former Business Insider journalist, to uncover the truth behind today’s biggest financial narratives.We dive into:-Why the media often gets inflation and tariffs wrong-The danger of chasing headlines instead of data-How Bitcoin compares to the U.S. dollar in a world of currency debasement-What investors should actually be paying attention toPhil also sh...
2025-08-1326 min
MacroMashupEscaping the 1% Prison: Manish Jain on Fixing Wealth Management with AIWhy do most investors overpay for underperformance—and how can AI help fix that? In this episode of MacroMashup, host Neil Winward sits down with Manish Jain, former JP Morgan exec and CEO of Mezzi, to discuss the hidden flaws in traditional wealth management and why retail investors are stuck in what he calls “the 1% prison.” You’ll hear: Why most financial advice is broken The powerful story behind Mezzi’s founding How AI is revolutionizing personal finance Real strategies for managing your wealth like a pro Whether you’re managing six figures or just starting out, this episode will challen...
2025-05-2137 min
MacroMashupCan America Survive Its Debt Bomb? with David WalkerAmerica is racing toward a fiscal cliff—and few people understand the stakes better than David Walker.As the former Comptroller General of the United States and CEO of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), David served nearly a decade at the highest levels of federal oversight, with unanimous Senate confirmation across three Presidential appointments.A globally recognized expert in fiscal responsibility, government transformation, and retirement security, David brings over 40 years of leadership experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors—including chairing the Defense Business Board and teaching Economics of National Security at the U.S. Nava...
2025-04-2942 min
MacroMashupBitcoin: America’s Secret Weapon with Steve BellottiIn this powerful episode of MacroMashup, host Neil Winward sits down with Steve Bellotti, ex-Wall Street insider and digital asset investor, to break down the global macroeconomic shifts shaping our future. From U.S. debt bubbles to AI-driven productivity and the rise of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, Steve shares hard-hitting insights from decades in global finance. What You'll Learn: -Why sovereign debt is the biggest threat to the global economy -How AI and innovation might be the "magic trick" to escape inflation -Why Bitcoin and stablecoins like Tether are reshaping Treasury markets -The role of the U.S...
2025-03-2926 min
MacroMashupShocking Truths Investors Are Ignoring (At Their Own Risk!) with David MurrinToday on MacroMashup, we have the privilege of speaking to Global Forecaster and polymath David Murrin. David began his career as a seismologist in Papua New Guinea, barely surviving his first day of work as he had to face down an angry crowd of cannibals. Wall Street seemed tame by comparison. He used his skills in geophysics and seismology to map the internal dynamics of financial markets and develop JP Morgan's first proprietary, price-based risk trading model. David went on to found his own hedge fund, where he used his deep knowledge of price movements and human behavior to...
2025-02-1528 min