The USA Chaos Myth and Second Acts
Hello from Atlanta,
I’ve had friends from abroad reach out to say they’re worried about “the chaos” in America right now, and I tell each of them the same thing.
Let's not get one's knickers in a knot. Don't fall into a hand-wringing state of terror or depression. Pour yourself a whisky and watch. I’m patiently waiting to see what happens.
Between
→ The firing of federal employees.
→ The slashing of government funding.
→ The constant signing of executive orders.
…it’s easy to see how it looks like absolute chaos.
But when it comes to everyday life?
The waters are calmer than they appear.
Justin Farmer is a former news anchor turned CEO of a private investment firm.
He has decades of experience covering news and following money.
And he joins me this week on Searching for America.
How does he feel about the “chaos” in the U.S.?
"Robyn, I take my kid to baseball. I have a job with my wealth advisory firm. I'm around all walks of life. Every day, you know, from a Publix to a baseball game to going down to the UPS store to ship something or whatever it is. I don't think America is in disarray. I don't. There's 2% of the country or 5%, whatever it is, that's enraged and furious, it's sort of like a screaming toddler. I'm gonna ignore that."
Also, on the pod. Second acts. Perhaps you can spot a trend here?
Justin Farmer is like some of my other guests who left their successful careers to start something new.
It's what I did when I left CNN and started this podcast. Perhaps, maybe... I might just be using Searching for America to indulge in some group therapy?
I know what's it's like to take a leap after doing the same thing for 20 years. That's why I really enjoy talking to the brave, audacious Americans who've done the same thing.
Take a listen to Justin explain why he left as the face of WSBTV to chase a new passion in finance and wealth management.
I was so excited to have this conversation with Justin.
And now, I’m excited to share it with you.
All my best,
Robyn
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