Apex Ascend podcast

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🎙️ Episode Title: Tariffs, Tantrums, and Turmoil: What Trump Doesn’t Get About Trade Description: In this episode of Apex Ascend , we break down one of the most misunderstood weapons in America’s economic toolbox— tariffs . You’ve heard the talking points, but what’s the truth behind Trump’s trade war and his latest round of tariff threats? We’ll unpack: What tariffs actually are—and who really pays for them. How Trump used tariffs like a wrecking ball in his first term and why the markets panicked. The legal tools he’s using (or abusing) to bypass Congress and slap tariffs on allies. Why low-income Americans end up footing the biggest part of the bill. And how China, cool and calculated, has been playing the long game while the U.S. creates chaos. This episode is part education, part call to awareness—and a whole lot of clarity in a noisy political moment. Tune in, share widely, and don’t forget: The tariff isn’t just a policy—it’s a price tag. And someone’s paying it. #ApexAscend #LaBruceForCongress #TradeWars #EconomicJustice #TariffsExplained…

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Apex Ascend — Episode 4: “The Southern Strategy: Still Echoing Today” 33:02

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In this powerful episode, host Rodney LaBruce unpacks the Southern Strategy—its origins during the Civil Rights era, its calculated use of racial coding, and the lasting harm it continues to inflict on our political system and communities today. With clarity and conviction, Rodney confronts the false comparisons used to justify injustice—like the claim that Clinton and Trump policies are equivalent—and exposes how historical context is stripped away to maintain a status quo of division and deflection. From coded political language to the weaponization of poverty narratives, he connects the dots between past strategies and present realities, urging us not to excuse harm just because it came from both sides. Drawing wisdom from figures like Goethe, Maya Angelou, and Rosemary Brown, Rodney issues a bold call to action: destroy the cage, don’t just escape it. Because true liberation doesn’t come from individual comfort—it comes from collective freedom. 📖 Read the full blog at LaBruceForCongress.com 📢 Then share it, question it, and join the conversation. 🎧 Tune in, rise up, and let’s rewrite the playbook. #LaBruceForCongress #ApexAscend #SouthernStrategy #PoliticalHistory #RiseAndRoar…

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Apex Ascend Episode 3 - Signal, Silence, and the Narcissist-in-Chief 35:02

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In this episode of Apex Ascend , Rodney LaBruce unpacks the chaos surrounding the now-infamous Signalgate scandal—where top U.S. officials plotted military strikes in a Signal group chat and accidentally added a journalist. Meanwhile, four American soldiers died in Lithuania, and the Commander-in-Chief claimed he hadn't been briefed. What does this say about leadership at the highest level? From miscommunication to moral failure, we connect the dots and ask the uncomfortable question: Is narcissism at the core of the dysfunction? Tune in as we break down the facts, the fallout, and the frightening implications for our democracy, national security, and the lives that hang in the balance. #Signalgate #LaBruceForCongress #ApexAscend #LeadershipMatters…

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The Bootstrap Lie Episode 2 18:02

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We’ve all heard the story: If you work hard, stay focused, and pull yourself up by your bootstraps, you’ll succeed. But what if you never had boots to begin with? In this episode, Rodney LaBruce dismantles the comforting myth of the American Dream—that success is solely the result of hustle. He breaks down the historical and systemic barriers that have kept wealth and opportunity out of reach for millions, especially in Black and marginalized communities. From government policies like the Homestead Act to modern-day hiring bias and unequal access to capital, Rodney reveals why hard work alone isn't enough—and never has been. This isn’t about blaming the system without offering hope. It’s about telling the truth, reframing success, and calling for the kind of collective support and structural change that allows everyone to rise—and roar.…

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Apex Ascend Episode 1 29:32

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