web01.fireside.fm Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:12:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Chris and Andre Show - Episodes Tagged with “Economy” https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/tags/economy Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0400 The only way to solve the problems we face as humans is to listen and address the root cause of the issues. In this podcast, we have real conversations about everyday topics that affect our lives. Listen in as hosts Chris and Andre share their perspectives on everything from politics to pop culture, from cars to cooking, from racism to religion, and much, much more! Visit our website at https://chrisandandreshow.com and be sure to check out our YouTube channel! en episodic Two Best Friends Who Disagree Sometimes (oh, and Joe) The Chris and Andre Show The only way to solve the problems we face as humans is to listen and address the root cause of the issues. In this podcast, we have real conversations about everyday topics that affect our lives. Listen in as hosts Chris and Andre share their perspectives on everything from politics to pop culture, from cars to cooking, from racism to religion, and much, much more! Visit our website at https://chrisandandreshow.com and be sure to check out our YouTube channel! no Talk, Business, Politics, Movies, Pop Culture, TV, Sports, Technology, Music, Food, Comics The Chris and Andre Show thechrisandandreshow@gmail.com Allbirds, AI Grifts, and the Secret Recession Nobody Will Admit https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/279 69ff31ad-05f4-4ef3-a71e-98e100c0f144 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 279 Allbirds, AI Grifts, and the Secret Recession Nobody Will Admit full The Chris and Andre Show 1:23:19 yes In this episode of The Chris and Andre Show, the guys dive into the chaos of the modern economy, the AI gold rush, and why everything feels broken even when the official numbers say everything is fine. Andre kicks things off with a look at Allbirds’ bizarre pivot from shoes to AI and data centers, and what that says about the current VC-fueled AI bubble. From there, they connect the dots between AI hype, market fragility, and a “hidden recession” that most people are already living through. We also talk about: - Layoffs and the illusion of job creation (underemployment, gig work, and bad labor stats) - Tariffs, supply chain pain, and the everyday cost of living (including $95 gas fill-ups) - Local economics in North Carolina (data centers, tax breaks, sports complexes, Apple’s RTP campus) - Corporate loyalty vs. reality and why so many workers should be thinking about working for themselves - The mess in college sports: coaching changes, NIL money, conference realignment, and whether the ACC is even the ACC anymore - A candid segment on parenting, sports, and pressure—how our own upbringings shaped us, and how we’re trying not to repeat the same mistakes with our kids Quick hits on Tiger Woods, The Rock, Kiss/Gene Simmons, and the Olympics as examples of exploitation, fame, and getting paid (or not) for your value. The guys wrap by talking about the importance of having a small circle of people you can be real with, why these conversations matter for their sanity, and why they keep hitting “record". TheChrisAndAndreShow #Podcast #Economy #Recession #HiddenRecession #Layoffs #JobMarket #Underemployment Economy, Recession, Layoffs, Underemployment, College Sports, Parenting In this episode of The Chris and Andre Show, the guys dive into the chaos of the modern economy, the AI gold rush, and why everything feels broken even when the official numbers say everything is fine.

Andre kicks things off with a look at Allbirds’ bizarre pivot from shoes to AI and data centers, and what that says about the current VC-fueled AI bubble. From there, they connect the dots between AI hype, market fragility, and a “hidden recession” that most people are already living through.

We also talk about:

  • Layoffs and the illusion of job creation (underemployment, gig work, and bad labor stats)
  • Tariffs, supply chain pain, and the everyday cost of living (including $95 gas fill-ups)
  • Local economics in North Carolina (data centers, tax breaks, sports complexes, Apple’s RTP campus)
  • Corporate loyalty vs. reality and why so many workers should be thinking about working for themselves
  • The mess in college sports: coaching changes, NIL money, conference realignment, and whether the ACC is even the ACC anymore
  • A candid segment on parenting, sports, and pressure—how our own upbringings shaped us, and how we’re trying not to repeat the same mistakes with our kids

Quick hits on Tiger Woods, The Rock, Kiss/Gene Simmons, and the Olympics as examples of exploitation, fame, and getting paid (or not) for your value.
The guys wrap by talking about the importance of having a small circle of people you can be real with, why these conversations matter for their sanity, and why they keep hitting “record".

TheChrisAndAndreShow #Podcast #Economy #Recession #HiddenRecession #Layoffs #JobMarket #Underemployment

]]> In this episode of The Chris and Andre Show, the guys dive into the chaos of the modern economy, the AI gold rush, and why everything feels broken even when the official numbers say everything is fine.

Andre kicks things off with a look at Allbirds’ bizarre pivot from shoes to AI and data centers, and what that says about the current VC-fueled AI bubble. From there, they connect the dots between AI hype, market fragility, and a “hidden recession” that most people are already living through.

We also talk about:

  • Layoffs and the illusion of job creation (underemployment, gig work, and bad labor stats)
  • Tariffs, supply chain pain, and the everyday cost of living (including $95 gas fill-ups)
  • Local economics in North Carolina (data centers, tax breaks, sports complexes, Apple’s RTP campus)
  • Corporate loyalty vs. reality and why so many workers should be thinking about working for themselves
  • The mess in college sports: coaching changes, NIL money, conference realignment, and whether the ACC is even the ACC anymore
  • A candid segment on parenting, sports, and pressure—how our own upbringings shaped us, and how we’re trying not to repeat the same mistakes with our kids

Quick hits on Tiger Woods, The Rock, Kiss/Gene Simmons, and the Olympics as examples of exploitation, fame, and getting paid (or not) for your value.
The guys wrap by talking about the importance of having a small circle of people you can be real with, why these conversations matter for their sanity, and why they keep hitting “record".

TheChrisAndAndreShow #Podcast #Economy #Recession #HiddenRecession #Layoffs #JobMarket #Underemployment

]]> DONALD TRUMP Is Why We Don't Want A CEO Running The Country https://chrisandandrehsow.fireside.fm/271 6e02e942-ebc6-49b7-bdde-2e4e513f5d84 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 The Chris and Andre Show 271 DONALD TRUMP Is Why We Don't Want A CEO Running The Country full The Chris and Andre Show In this episode, Chris and Andre discuss the negative impact of private equity acquisitions on companies and the broader economy, comparing it to the current political climate. 28:34 yes Andre criticizes the complacency of the current generation in addressing systemic issues, contrasting it with the struggles of past civil rights movements. They also highlight the stripping of value from companies like Joanne Fabrics and the tech industry, drawing parallels to the treatment of Puerto Rico, which faces severe economic and infrastructure crises due to federal funding cuts. Puerto Rico is Dying: Here's Why (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sPRFvWOBwo) Lastly, they touch on the potential negative consequences of reduced government spending and the lack of critical thinking in society, emphasizing the importance of education and investment in long-term returns. (00:00) Intro (00:36) We're Not Built For This (11:21) We Don't Want a CEO Running the Country Visit https://chrisandandreshow.com for more great content and be sure to share your opinions with us in the comments below or at comments@chrisandandreshow.com. politics #uspolitics #donaldtrump #economy #tariffs #ceo politics, us politics, donald trump, economy, tariffs, ceo Andre criticizes the complacency of the current generation in addressing systemic issues, contrasting it with the struggles of past civil rights movements.

They also highlight the stripping of value from companies like Joanne Fabrics and the tech industry, drawing parallels to the treatment of Puerto Rico, which faces severe economic and infrastructure crises due to federal funding cuts.

Puerto Rico is Dying: Here's Why

Lastly, they touch on the potential negative consequences of reduced government spending and the lack of critical thinking in society, emphasizing the importance of education and investment in long-term returns.

(00:00) Intro
(00:36) We're Not Built For This
(11:21) We Don't Want a CEO Running the Country

Visit https://chrisandandreshow.com for more great content and be sure to share your opinions with us in the comments below or at comments@chrisandandreshow.com.

politics #uspolitics #donaldtrump #economy #tariffs #ceo

]]> Andre criticizes the complacency of the current generation in addressing systemic issues, contrasting it with the struggles of past civil rights movements.

They also highlight the stripping of value from companies like Joanne Fabrics and the tech industry, drawing parallels to the treatment of Puerto Rico, which faces severe economic and infrastructure crises due to federal funding cuts.

Puerto Rico is Dying: Here's Why

Lastly, they touch on the potential negative consequences of reduced government spending and the lack of critical thinking in society, emphasizing the importance of education and investment in long-term returns.

(00:00) Intro
(00:36) We're Not Built For This
(11:21) We Don't Want a CEO Running the Country

Visit https://chrisandandreshow.com for more great content and be sure to share your opinions with us in the comments below or at comments@chrisandandreshow.com.

politics #uspolitics #donaldtrump #economy #tariffs #ceo

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