Random Thoughts for a June Day in 2026
So many stories are in the news, covering so many completely different issues, from transportation to shopping, from sports to taxation. Might they have anything in common?
Business
Can Socialists Actually Learn Anything?
I raised, in our after-Mass Bible study group — contrary to some Protestant claims, Catholics actually do read the Bible! — a theological question: can God, who is omniscient, learn? My question was inspired by this: God, being all powerful, cannot be hurt, but by taking human form, Jesus suffered the agony of the crucifixion, …
Treason – At Home, at Work, and in the Shipping Department
Reports of treasonous government officials make the news more often than one would expect, but there’s an even bigger kind of treason out there, and this one takes place through normal-looking business transactions:
The Impact of Tariffs, and the Economy at Large
Do new tariffs marginally increase prices? Yes, but not as much as their opponents claim. And the benefits of on-shoring, to America’s communities, America’s jobseekers, America’s economy at large, are most certainly worth it!
Inflation, Affordability, and Reasonable Expectations
We hoped to stop the frightening inflation. We succeeded. Then we were asked to return prices to the way they used to be. That’s a taller order, but surprisingly, in some ways, we are making headway in that direction.
As the Trade War Adjusts, What’s Next for Manufacturing?
American businesses are managing the changing tariff landscape by attempting re-shoring projects, but in their hurry, are they remembering to fully manage the other issues raised by re-shoring?
The Cost of Action, and the Cost of Inaction
The cost of military action is real. But there are times – and the Iran situation is exactly such a time – when the cost of inaction is infinitely greater than the cost of action.
SCOTUS, the Tariffs, and You
The reciprocal and fentanyl tariffs have been overturned, and the Trump administration is responding. How should the individual business respond to this latest disruption?
If This Isn’t an Emergency, What Is?
Soon, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on President Trump’s use of IEEPA provisions in the creation of “reciprocal tariffs.” How they rule is at least in part based on a single question: Does the current state of the American economy constitute an “emergency?”
Opinion: Why Tariffs Are Not the Way to Effect Regime Change in Iran
As part of his strategy for isolating the radical mullah-ruled government of Iran in the world community, President Trump has announced plans to issue a 25% tariff against all countries that continue to do business with the current Iranian regime. This is a counterproductive approach for three reasons. First, and most immediately, this kind of …
The Political Agenda Behind Year-End ‘Economic Collapse’ Stories
The news stories at the end of the calendar year are different from the news stories the rest of the year. From mid-December through mid-January, there’s a different kind of article that fills the newspapers and floods our websites: the year-end summary.
Ford might discontinue entire F-150 Lightning line
It seems that the electric vehicle mandates of the Biden Administration were not greeted with approval by the public, and the public are not choosing to buy the silly things without Federal government bribery. From The Wall Street Journal: Ford Considers Scrapping Electric Version of F-150 Truck Once hyped as a ‘smartphone that can tow,’ …
Introduction to Business 101: Golf with THE Chuck – Trump’s Weekend Wins of September 5th – September 7th, 2025
Welcome back to our weekly dive into the art of the deal, where we dissect the moves of the ultimate dealmaker, President Donald J. Trump, through the lens of business principles.
Lessons from the Del Monte Bankruptcy
Depressing news from the business world: Del Monte Foods filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, with all divisions potentially up for sale. The Del Monte brand has been around for over 135 years.
The Morning Midas Goes Into the Long Night
Three weeks after the Morning Midas caught fire and its crew of 22 abandoned ship, it has finally been reported to have sunk in the 16,400 foot deep waters of the northern Pacific Ocean, about 415 miles south of Alaska.
Introduction to Business 101: Golf with THE Chuck – Trump’s Weekend Wins of June 13–15, 2025
The weekend of June 13–15, 2025, was a dynamic showcase of strategic leadership, public celebration, and sporting excellence for President Donald Trump.
Introduction to Business 101: Golf with THE Chuck – Trump’s Weekend Wins of June 6–8, 2025
President Donald Trump’s weekend of June 6–8, 2025, showcased his ability to seamlessly blend leisure with high-stakes leadership, turning a getaway at his Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, into a platform for significant policy and business advancements.
Introduction to Business 101: Golf with THE Chuck – Trump’s Weekend Wins, May 30-June 1, 2025
This past weekend, May 30 to June 1, 2025, Trump was at it again, blending high-stakes public appearances with strategic leisure in his signature style. Let’s slice through the facts, pin down the wins, and extract business lessons to make you a mogul in the making.
Introduction to Business 101: Golf with THE Chuck – Trump’s Weekend Wins, May 17-19, 2025
Hey, future deal-makers! It’s THE Chuck, your cigar-smoking, club-swinging business mentor, back with Golf with The Chuck for AFNN. Each week, I’m breaking down President Donald Trump’s golf weekends—where birdies meet big deals—to teach my interns the art of business.
Introduction to Business 101: Golf with The Chuck – Trump’s Weekend Wins, May 10-11, 2025
Welcome to the first installment of Golf with The Chuck, where we dissect the business savvy behind President Donald Trump’s weekend activities, often tied to his time on the golf course.