Episodes

  • Who Is Larry Ellison?

    Who Is Larry Ellison?
    Jun 12 2026
    Join Bill Crafton and Jesse Kriske on Wake Up America as they dissect critical issues facing the nation. Discussions range from the staggering US national and credit card debt to the implications of billionaire tax avoidance and the burgeoning influence of tech giants. Explore concerns about media consolidation, potential surveillance states, and the erosion of personal freedoms in an increasingly data-driven world.
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    35 mins
  • "Bad Capitalism, Part 3"

    "Bad Capitalism, Part 3"
    Jun 8 2026
    This podcast episode delves into "Bad Capitalism, part three," featuring Bill Crafton and Jesse Kriske. Discussions range from financial practices and political stances to environmental concerns and the influence of wealth on governance. The conversation critically examines the current political landscape, highlighting issues of tax evasion, media control, and the suppression of free speech.
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    32 mins
  • Bad Capitalism, part 2

    Bad Capitalism, part 2
    May 29 2026
    Join Bill Crafton and Jesse Kriske on 'Wake Up America' as they dissect critical issues facing the nation. This episode delves into the precarious state of Social Security, media consolidation by billionaires, and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Discover insights into potential benefit cuts and the influence of wealth on information dissemination.
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    33 mins
  • Bad Capitalism, part 1

    Bad Capitalism, part 1
    May 29 2026
    This episode of Wake Up America with Bill Crafton delves into critical national issues. Discussions include the impact of global warming, the fairness of billionaire tax contributions to Social Security, and concerns over media monopolies. Bill Crafton offers solutions for Social Security funding and critiques political appeasement, emphasizing the vital role of a free press in a democracy.
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    30 mins
  • Social Security and Merger-Acquisition

    Social Security and Merger-Acquisition
    May 15 2026
    This episode of Wake Up America with Bill Crafton and Jesse Kriske delves into critical economic and social issues. Discussions range from the realities of global warming and Social Security funding challenges to the impact of business acquisitions and emerging technologies like autonomous trucking. The hosts explore innovative solutions for fiscal sustainability and address concerns for the American workforce.
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    26 mins
  • Social Security and Stock Buybacks

    Social Security and Stock Buybacks
    May 8 2026
    Join Bill Crafton and Jesse Kriske on Wake Up America as they delve into the critical Social Security crisis. Discover how a declining worker-to-beneficiary ratio and massive tax-free stock buybacks by corporations are jeopardizing future benefits. Learn about proposed solutions to ensure the solvency of Social Security for working Americans.
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    25 mins
  • What Went Wrong with Social Security?

    What Went Wrong with Social Security?
    Apr 30 2026
    This episode of 'Wake Up America' with Bill Crafton critically examines pressing issues facing the nation. The discussion highlights concerns over political division, the unsustainable funding of Social Security, and the disproportionate tax burdens on citizens versus billionaires. Host Bill Crafton and guest Jesse Kriske express alarm at congressional inaction and advocate for necessary reforms.
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    25 mins
  • A Dictator's Playbook

    A Dictator's Playbook
    Apr 30 2026
    Join Bill Crafton on 'Wake Up America' as he dissects critical political issues, from election integrity to the weaponization of government agencies. This broadcast explores concerns about democratic erosion and potential totalitarian parallels, featuring insights on tax loopholes and the importance of an apolitical Justice Department. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of America's current political landscape.
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    25 mins